Angel's AP blog

        When analyzing readings, prose, and poetry the difficulties for me includes staying focus and comprehending the figurative language the author uses. For example, many poems contain metaphors to compare things. Distinguishing what is being compared and why it is useful poses as a challenge. Staying focus and on track is also strenuous because I become bored easily and my mind wonders.  My strengths are having an extended vocabulary and being able to make connections. For instance, my vocabulary enables me to better comprehend, and being able to  make  connections, while reading, permits a better opportunity into the author’s perspective.  My weaknesses are imperative reasons on why I am sometimes detached from reading; however, I do read because it helps me escape reality. Essentially reading will serve as a big role in helping me prepare for my future career as a teacher.  

  Exploring the unknown is valuable and beneficial because it welcomes more discoveries. The Wright brothers, Wibur and Orvile,  explored the unknown by creating the first airplane in the twentieth century. Their invention forever changed society. For it provided another way to travel and it paved the way for other air crafts to be built. Christopher Columbus voyage to explore the Asia led to the discovery of the Americas. By him exploring the unknown many native tribes and European people came in contact with each other. As a result of exploring the unknown, many discovers can be made.

   Meal time is very valuable and significant because it gives one the opportunity to discuss with his or her family. For instance, the details of the day are often talked about during dinner time.This allows the family to become more acquainted outside the home or the moment where moral support is gained. Families often discuss upcoming events or big news during meal time. This is because during dinner everyone is present so there is a chance to communicate with everybody, instead of telling the news separately. Essentially, meal time is prominent because it grants the ability for open communication.

Everyone in the town gathered to see the Christmas program, but soon after they would gather to console miss Emma. Two months after the school's program Jefferson received the date that he would be given the death penalty. The news was told to Grant and Reverend Ambrose by sheriff Guidry. Grant was summoned impromptuly to Henri Prichot's home where Guidry delivered the news. Guidry was not very remorseful and essentially worsened the news, and ironically he was set to die on Easter. He and the pastor were tasked to deliver the information to Miss Emma. Grant was too afraid and too overwhelmed by the news that he ensured Reverend Ambrose would be a more suitable candidate.

   Grant is summoned to the sheriff Guidry’s office. The sheriff asked him why did he feel like it was significant to relocate Jefferson’s visit. Grant has no idea what the sheriff is talking about. The sheriff explains to him how miss Emma, along with his aunt and the pastor, visited his wife. There they talked about how it would be a necessity to have a bigger place to visit Jefferson. Grant is totally oblivious to their actions, and by his tone one can tell that he is irritated by their doings. He realizes that the Sheriff is convinced he is associated by with their doings. All the miscommunication makes Grant want to relinquish the weekly visits with Jefferson.

    Miss Emma discovers that Grant lied about what happened during his visit with Jefferson. She confronts Grant about her findings. Miss Emma explains to him that Jefferson was very nonchalant and sarcastic during her visit with him; therefore, he couldn't have been telling the truth about Jefferson actions. She proceeded to tell him about how Jefferson acted like he was framed, a hog. She even mentions how he constantly begs for corn. Basically, she tells how Jefferson is playing the role of what the people considered blacks as.

  Grant goes to the Rainbow club to get his lies together. In the midst, he realizes that his mind needs to be at ease. So, he goes to visit Vivian. Grant brings up moving away with Vivian again. He, again, disregards her current situation. He continues his pleads .It seems as if Grant is forcing the ideal of moving onto Vivian. Later, Vivian meets Tante Lou, Grant's aunt. Their encounter is unexpected and very awkward.  His aunt and her company is rude and does not welcome Vivian. Grant notices the tension towards her and he respectfully puts everyone in their place. Grant coming to Vivian's aid and protecting her from his aunt and her company displays a serious affection towards her.