After the reading the text “Just Walk On By: A Black Man Ponders His Power to Alter Public Space” by Brent Staples‚ the reader becomes immersed in the thought of the ways other people in society alter public space and the way they use that power. For instance‚ a student that comes into class with their headphones in their ears‚ listening to music at full blast where anyone can hear in a small‚ four-wall classroom. Yes‚ it is disruptive to the class; however‚ there are probable reasons to why that
Premium Race Black people African American
Kitchen” and Brent Staples “Just Walk By: Black Men In A Public Space” is to bring attention to the way society has formed stereotypes based on gender and race. Even though each piece
Premium Racism Race African American
In the essay‚ “American History” by Judith Ortiz Cofer‚ the author talks about her experiences leading up to and during the day John F. Kennedy was assassinated‚ with this event the country plunged into grief and distress‚ narrating her rebuffed heartbreak through the injustice of racial inequality. The book states how people of color are excited about this new chapter of the presidency. He was a figure who assured the creation of racial equality and a finer opportunity for all; furthermore‚ this
Premium
former glory. Nonetheless‚ death is nothing without life‚ as life is meaningless without death. From mourning to peace‚ death instills a sense of appreciation for life because it reminds people to live life to the fullest. “American History” by Judith Ortiz Cofer portrays how death is mourned by those who care enough to keep a name alive even after life; legacy is all one leaves behind. When President John F. Kennedy is pronounced dead‚ the protagonist‚ Elena‚ experiences how death quite frankly changes
Premium
Response to "American History" The story "American History" by Judith Ortiz-Cofer is one that many people can relate to. It is not merely a Latina girl ’s experiences with prejudice and growing up in New Jersey. The story rings true for many. In "American History‚" Elena is a ninth grader at a large public school in Paterson‚ New Jersey. On this day‚ a cold gray November day‚ President Kennedy has been shot. The reader can see how all the adults in the story are immensely affected by this
Premium New Jersey John F. Kennedy New York City
“There is so much wealth and so much misery at the same time‚ that it seems incredible that people can endure such class difference.” In this quote by Frida Kahlo‚ she epitomizes the contrast between affluence and poverty‚ underlining the social inequality that many people currently face. Judith Ortiz Cofer’s short story “American History” conveys an equivalent objective‚ set in the bleak domain of Paterson‚ New Jersey. From the perspective of a Puerto Rican adolescent girl‚ the story navigates through
Premium
adolescence. Children are judged by if one is ‘wearing glasses‚ they must be smart’ or ‘one is tall so they must play volleyball.’ Society should not judge a child based on their looks especially since they have not developed their identity. Judith Ortiz Cofer‚ author of “The Story of My Body” published in The Latin Deli in 1993‚ shares her story of dealing with self-image and finding her identity‚ "My skin color‚ my size and my appearance were variables - things that were judged according to my
Premium Adolescence Volleyball High school
Yuliya Slipets A Analysis of Essay “Volar” In “Volar” Judith Cofer‚ she portrays the problems faced by many immigrant families‚ such as problems with fitting in‚ homesickness and starting life from the beginning in America. The author shows the daughter’s‚ the mother’s‚ and the father’s secret desire through their dream. The daughter’s obsession with superheroes is her desire to fit in to the culture where
Premium Family Mother
The theme of “Catch the Moon” by Judith Ortiz Cofer is after losing a loved one‚ people can overcome the bitterness that develops by working and helping others. First in the story‚ the narrator says that Luis would “build a display wall for his father. People would be able to come into the yard and point to whatever they wanted.” This supports the theme because although Luis started by being sneaky‚ troublesome‚ selfish‚ and fearless‚ he changes into a kind‚ thoughtful‚ motivated‚ caring‚ and helpful
Premium English-language films Fiction Sandra Cisneros
Juan Lopez R. Fitzgerald GEW 101 02 March 2017 Title of Paper Journalist‚ Brent Staples‚ in his narrative essay‚ “Just Walk on By: Black Man and Public Space” narrates a series of events when he was growing up. Staples purpose is to tell personal stories in chronological order of how he was viewed by society. Other people convey the idea of a black man as a dangerous man in society. By the work of other people stereotypes. He adopts a fearful but apathetic tone in order to appeal to what he is feeling
Premium Rhetoric Black people White people