David’s Comments (group member since Sep 10, 2010)

David’s comments from the MS 256 Reading Group group.

By drawing cartoons, Junior feels safe. He draws “because I want to talk to the world. And I want the world to pay attention to me.”

How do Junior’s cartoons (for example, the ones called “Who my parents would have been if somebody had paid attention to their dreams” and “white, white, white, white, white, white” and “white/Indian”) show his understanding of the ways that racism has deeply impacted his and his family’s lives?

WEEK 15 DISCUSSION QUESTION FOR "THE ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY OF A PART-TIME INDIAN":

Why does Junior like to draw cartoons? How does he benefit from drawing cartoons? Do cartoons help him with his life? In what ways might he outgrow cartoons eventually?

This is an opinion question. There is no right or wrong answer, but please support your answer by making references to the book. Your response should be a minimum of five sentences.

WEEK 14 DISCUSSION QUESTION FOR "THE ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY OF A PART-TIME INDIAN":

Do you think Junior is being selfish leaving Rowdy behind by transferring to Reardan? If you think he's being selfish, explain why. If you don't think he's being selfish, explain why you don't think so and explain what you think he's doing.

Your response should be a minimum of five sentences.

I am reading "Freedom" by Jonathan Franzen. It is a very long book about a family that lives in Minnesota and then moves to Washington, D.C. It's a funny book that keeps you thinking! What's everyone else reading?