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Post by Admin on Nov 15, 2013 18:04:28 GMT
Hello class!
I am attempting to create an online community where we can discuss our independent reading books. I hope this works!
Mrs. G.
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Post by Mrs. Guadagnino on Nov 16, 2013 0:49:28 GMT
This is a test to see if I can post as a guest without being logged in.
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Post by Mrs. G on Nov 22, 2013 12:45:43 GMT
It works!
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Post by Mrs. G. on Nov 22, 2013 18:53:45 GMT
This is a test.
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Post by Muhammad Fareed on Dec 8, 2013 22:36:57 GMT
This book has been getting interesting, since the start and I think that is has a lot to do with fate. The fact that "Chick," tried to kill himself twice, out or misery, and still survived tells something very important to the reader. It shows the reader that the world gave Charlie another chance at his life, to make amends and learn the true meaning of life. Charlie is bound to learn to something that will change the course of his life through some key events. The reappearing of Charlie's mother, Posey, even though she died, also reveals to the reader that Charlie is going to experience a tremendous change in his life that will change his point of view for his personality and character.
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Post by Bryce McKissick on Dec 11, 2013 21:19:33 GMT
The thing that surprises me the most is the fact that Charley can't accept and appreciate the fact that he's got a mother who loves him. A mother is, or should be a huge part in everyone's life and he's lucky enough to have an amazing one who's always got his back. I find it rediculous that he takes that for granted and isn't thankful. If i were him i wouldn't hesitate to thank my mother everyday for being there for me and loving me. One should be grateful for a loving mom who cares and stands up for their child.
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Post by Hanna Da'Mes on Dec 11, 2013 23:48:30 GMT
Continuing with what Bryce was saying, I think that since Chick consistently failed to demonstrate his gratitude to his mother as a child, he is carrying a whole lot of guilt and regret on his conscience. Since there has to be some sort of conflict in this story, I am predicting that Chick may again take his mother for granted, as he used to, which will then result in even more guilt and eventually he will realize and admit how truly thankful he is for his mother, and her hard work in raising him. Chick will come to a new and enlightened understanding of the importance of family, accepting his mother's death once and for all.
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Post by Kaitlyn Keane on Dec 13, 2013 3:37:20 GMT
While reading this book I find myself really interested by the chapters where chick talks about the times where his mother stuck up for him and when he did not stick up for his mother. I feel like they put an emphasis on their relationship. Chick is always burdened by the fact he thinks he can only be a "daddy's boy". It is pretty obvious when reading that Chicks mother loved him a whole lot and would do anything for him. And I feel like some people will think he is a horrible person for rejecting his mother when he was a kid. But it is only natural for a kid to yearn for love and approval from someone who they look up to. And in this case, Chick looked up to his dad. All he wanted was to make his father proud, it was not Chicks fault he had a lousy dad.
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Post by Sophia Parise on Dec 13, 2013 4:50:03 GMT
I really want to know how Chick is seeing his mother. Is it just his mind playing tricks on him or is it her spirit? And how is he not freaking out. His dead mother makes him breakfast and he just sits there at the kitchen table and eats the food like everything's normal. I know I would be a little scared even if it was my own mother. I think she is there to help him see the light and for him not to kill himself and I can't wait to find out how he is saved.
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