Harlem

Harlem must have been very important to Sadie and Bessie, because it was the largest part in their book. It was probably one of, if not the main, highlight of their lives since it had such a large portion of the novel. From the websites, and what I have learned in class, I have inferred that Harlem had a lot of great art. I also discovered that some sports were involved in the Harlem Renaissance, including the New York Black Yankees and boxer Joe Johnson. I also think that the story of Madame C. J. Walker was interesting. Sadie and Bessie probably related to her closely because like her, she was driven to accomplish her goals even with the color barrier at the time.

Having Your Say

I really think that movie prices are too expensive. Whenever I go see a movie in theaters, I think "Wow, is this really worth all the money I am paying to see it?" The majority of the time I think yes, because I only go to a movie if I really want to see it. But since the prices are so expensive, I can never go to a movie just for the joy of seeing a movie. I would never pay ten or more dollars to see some average movie. Also, I think that the food and beverage prices are way to high. For example, a small popcorn is probably about 5 dollars. I could go to the grocery store and buy a 12 pack of popcorn for that price. I think that it is ridiculous.

Expressions in Art

http://www.juneteenth.com/final.htm

This piece of art shows a bird flying in front of a beautiful landscape with a setting sun. The explination states that the picture is the final piece of art in the series, and is more of a reflection about how he feels rather than a middle passage event. He stated

"As the blues, jazz, and the spirituals teach, one must embrace all life, both its pain and joy, creatively."

I feel like the sisters share this attitude. The sisters are very proud of their heritage, and very proud of who they are. I think this also applies to Having Our Say in the sense that the book is a reflection of the sisters' lives, and an overview of the journey that they had.

Connections From Whitman

I think that this poem is a about the sociological idea that we develop our personality based on our surroundings and our nurture. Whitman reinforces this idea by stating a multitude of things that the child encounters and how they influence the child's life. I think that Whitman is saying that the things that happen in our childhood shape who we are and remain with us for the left of our life. I think this applies to my life because I am like my parents in many ways. I share in my parent's values, and even some of their intrest. It seems like things I was raised on, such as being a Christian, have a lasting effect on me that I will probably keep for the rest of my life.

Emily Dickinson's Garden of Poetry

WITH A FLOWER.

I hide myself within my flower,
That wearing on your breast,
You, unsuspecting, wear me too --
And angels know the rest.

I hide myself within my flower,
That, fading from your vase,
You, unsuspecting, feel for me
Almost a loneliness.

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http://classiclit.about.com/library/bl-etexts/edickinson/bl-ed-2-7-flower.htm

I think this is a very interessing poem. I think it is very open to interpretation. To me, I think that Emily's poetry is the flower, and she describes how she hides who she really is deep inside her. I think she goes on later to explain that she influences the lives of the people around her through her writings (You unsuspecting wear me too). She goes on to explain how others can empathise with her and feel what she feels through her writing (you, unsuspecting, feel for me).