DEBATE REFLECTIONS

We worked together well as a team we all put in input.  My part turned out well Yahaira helped me research for my part in the debate. I think Silvino and Tien both stood out on my team, and I think that Mehak stood out on the opposing team. My opinion has not changed because of t,he debate.

RACE RELATIONS TODAY

I think that Huck and Jim would be a little confused because back in their day "Blacks" and "Whites" were not allowed to associate with each other how we are now. They would probably be happy though because Huck even said in the movie that Jim was the best friend he ever had, so if that's the case then they would be happy that they were able to hang out and talk and not get  in trouble.

To Teach or Not to Teach

The arguments about teaching the book The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn in schools are that the book is racist and the constant use of the "N" word is unnecessary.  Some people think that  it is a good lesson for students to learn about real life because they are going to hear the the word anyway and we can't shelter our children from it, but teach them that it is not a good word to say. Some people think that we should teach our children to be aware of  the word, but The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is not they way to go about teaching it. 

Satire

I read the article about LaDanian Tomilson playing in the game without a groin. This is an example of satire because it is not possible to play any sport without a groin kind of like verbal irony.

BANNED in the USA

I think that banning books is both detrimental and beneficial to our society because some books are not appropriate for students to read in school, on their own time maybe, but schools should not be aloud to carry certain books. I also think that some of the books that they ban should not be banned. They are really sensitive about what they ban.

THOREAU: MOVIE CRITIC

IF I WAS HENRY THOREAU I WOULD LIKE THE WAY NEAL'S CHARACTER ACTED HE PLAYED THE PART WELL, HE MIGHT OBJEC T TO THE NEAL KILLING HIMSELF IN THE END.  

ADAPTING BOOKS INTO MOVIES

THE HARRY POTTER MOVIES ARE BETTER THAN THE BOOKS. THE BOOKS ARE VERY GOOD, BUT IT IS EASIER TO GET INTO THE MOVIES THAN THE BOOKS.