America poem reading response

Schon Gonzalez Poem Reading Response 1^st Draft 808 02/12/13

      The poem America by Claude McKay, is about a immigrant who has

 

just reached America. In the poem, the speaker wants to express his love

 

for America. He also describes the many challenges he would have to

 

face while in America.

     The speaker expresses the many problems he would face in America.

 

“Stealing my breath, I will confess I love this cultured hell that test my

 

youth.” The speaker had referred to America as a “cultured hell”. The

 

speaker was mentioning how diverse America would be and how many

 

people there would be to pick on him for his background. Another

 

example is “Beneath the touch of time's unerring hand, like priceless

 

treasures sinking in the sand.” The speaker used this line to describe

 

how in America, he will start with nothing.

     Another thing the speaker presents is how much he loves America. “I

 

stand within her walls not a shred of terror, malice, not a word of jeer.”

 

It seems the speaker is comparing himself to other immigrants. Usually

 

they would be afraid, but he feels differently. He stands with pride.

 

“Her” is America. Another quote showing his love is “Her vigor flows like

 

tides into my blood, Giving me strength erect against her hate.” Even

 

though he is treated like nothing, he still loves America. Thinking of

 

America's wonders, it overpowers his hate and strengthens his love.

    The speaker wanted to show his thoughts on America and his new

 

life. He knew it would be tough to fit in. Even then, he was still thrilled

 

to be in America. The speaker had shown his affection. Not only that he

 

spoke of the down's as well to coming to America.

My Poem "BLUE"

                                                                                BLUE

                                                      I represent the sea
                                                      I'm the ink used to copy work you see

                                                     I'm the color of the sky
                                                     I can also be the color of your eye

                                                     I'm associated with feeling down,
                                                     But also the color you can use to paint this town

                                                     I'm the opposite of red
                                                     I will never be dead
                                             
                                                     I am BLUE
                                                    Now what are you?

reading response #2 2/1/14

                                                          I have started reading the book "Cujo" by Stephen King. It seems so far that money is having a negative affect on many of the characters. Due to money problems, Vic may lose his contract with the Sharp company. It has also caused Vic and his wife Donna, to move apart slowly. It has also led to Donna cheating on her husband for Steven Kemp.

                                                           Money has become a major issue, especially for Vic. "They would indeed have gone under, as Roger pointed out, if Sharp hadn't decided to stay with them... Now it was the old man who wanted to stick with Vic and Roger and it was the kid who wanted to jettison them."(King 28) Vic and Roger are in a big situation. If Sharp decides to leave, then their business Ad Worx will go bankrupt and shutdown. This will make Vic jobless.

                                                          Money in the book is causing relationships to fall apart. "Feeling jealous of Vic because his life was a daily struggle to build something. When he was gone the house seem shockingly empty. So she washed floors that didn't need to be washed . She watched the soaps. She thought about Steve Kemp, with whom she had a little flirtation..." (King 44) Since Vic has to work to keep his business, which leaves Donna (the wife) to care for Tad. But while Tad's at school, Donna finds herself doing nothing. Due to money issues, Donna became lonely and depressed, causing her to make a move she ended up regretting.

                                                         I really hope this money issue ends because if it doesn't, it'll force the characters to take desperate measures. Or make even more decisions that they'll regret. It'll also tear the family apart. Hopefully Vic works everything out so he could spend more time with his family. Also so Donna won't feel alone.