"Mother to Son", written by Langston Hughes, is a very down to earth poem in my opinion. It says and explains how things are, straight up. It doesn't attempt to try to put something of a veil over the truth. It tells the truth, no matter how graphic or emotional it is. The mother doesn't hold back anything, which I think is saying a lot about how she feels about her son: mature and responsible.
It is written from the point of view of a mother. The whole poem is her speaking to her son, relating life to a staircase. It is an amazing speech about how although life may get hard, you have to keep going, and eventually you will find success.
I think this a really good poem. I like how the mother is talking to her son about this, and using this metaphor. It talks about how life is hard, and some things affect you forever. I also noticed that the mother says that she's still climbing her own staircase, and that she doesn't plan on stopping. It really says a lot about what a perserverer she is.
You can only wonder how the son feel about this. He has no dialogue in the poem, so it's completely up to the reader to interpret this. I think although he may be a little confused, he has a newfound
respect for his mom. That's how I would feel.
Songs of the Day:
Do the ___________!
A song from one of the best movies ever :)
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Revised Reading Response - Mother to Son
"Mother to Son" written by Langston Hughes is a very down to earth poem in my opinion. It says and explains how things are straight up. It doesn't attempt to try to put something of a veil over the truth. It tells the truth, no matter how graphic or emotional it is. The mother doesn't hold back anything, which I think is saying a lot about how she feels about her son: mature and responsible.
It is written from the point of view from a mother. The whole poem is her speaking to her son, relating life to a staircase. It is an amazing speech about how although life may get hard, you have to keep going, and eventually you will find success.
I think this a really good poem. I like how the mother is talking to her son about this, and using this metaphor. It talks about how life is hard, and some things affect you forever. I also noticed that the mother says that she's still climbing her own staircase, and that she doesn't plan on stopping. It really says a lot about what a perserverer she is.
You can only wonder how the son feel about this. He has no dialogue in the poem, so it's completely up to the reader to interpret this. I think although he may be a little confused, he has a newfound
respect for his mom. Th's how I would feel.
Songs of the Day:
Do the ___________!
A song from one of the best movies ever :)
It is written from the point of view from a mother. The whole poem is her speaking to her son, relating life to a staircase. It is an amazing speech about how although life may get hard, you have to keep going, and eventually you will find success.
I think this a really good poem. I like how the mother is talking to her son about this, and using this metaphor. It talks about how life is hard, and some things affect you forever. I also noticed that the mother says that she's still climbing her own staircase, and that she doesn't plan on stopping. It really says a lot about what a perserverer she is.
You can only wonder how the son feel about this. He has no dialogue in the poem, so it's completely up to the reader to interpret this. I think although he may be a little confused, he has a newfound
respect for his mom. Th's how I would feel.
Songs of the Day:
Do the ___________!
A song from one of the best movies ever :)
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Quest For An Independent Reading Book & Interesting Metaphors
O.K., so recently I've been in a slump. I have not been able to find an independent reading book. It's driving me crazy! For days I've been trying to find a good book, but I've had no success. I actually had to go to my last resort:
Going to the Brooklyn Public Library.
Shocking, I know. For people who don't know, I hate the library. I'll put it in simple terms for you.
Me + Library = Never
While I did put some good books on hold, I don't think it should have been needed. I hate to say this, but Ms. Galang, your library is the Hurricane Katrina of libraries at the moment. You're in serious need of some new books. You need to start a donation box or something, because the citizens of room 105 need help. I can't imagine what it's like for your homeroom. Your classes are like marriages: we need a little bit of freedom, and a little bit of support.
Hope this blog gets to someone.
Sincerely,
A concerned student
P.S. Aaron, Charlie, and Tomin - KCkcKKccKCckcCKCcKCkCCk. (Inside joke)
Going to the Brooklyn Public Library.
Shocking, I know. For people who don't know, I hate the library. I'll put it in simple terms for you.
Me + Library = Never
While I did put some good books on hold, I don't think it should have been needed. I hate to say this, but Ms. Galang, your library is the Hurricane Katrina of libraries at the moment. You're in serious need of some new books. You need to start a donation box or something, because the citizens of room 105 need help. I can't imagine what it's like for your homeroom. Your classes are like marriages: we need a little bit of freedom, and a little bit of support.
Hope this blog gets to someone.
Sincerely,
A concerned student
P.S. Aaron, Charlie, and Tomin - KCkcKKccKCckcCKCcKCkCCk. (Inside joke)
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