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QUOTE #1
“ Bonnie has resurrected her ‘old self’;
as if serving up a preview of the normality, the regained vigor, soon to be,
she had rouged her lips, fussed with her hair, and, wearing a new dress,
accompanied him to the Holcomb School, where they applauded a student
production of Tom Sawyer, in which Nancy played Becky Thatcher.” ( 7 )
QUOTE #2
“ Autumns reward western Kansas for the
evils that remaining seasons impose: winter’s rough Colorado winds and
hip-high, sheep-slaughtering snows; the slushes and the strange land frogs; and
summer, when even crows seek the puny shade, and tawny infinitude of wheatstalks bristle, blaze.” ( 10 )
QUOTE #3
“‘Parrots don’t sing. Talk maybe.
Holler.’“ ( 16 )
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ReplyDeleteGood job! Now, just type your reflection ( with your name, quote # )
ReplyDelete:-) I know this is new to all of you, but once you get the hang of blogging it will actually be easier that your Dialectal Journal. Remember, you only need to respond to ONE of my quotes, and ONE quote from a classmate.
Mrs. Lewis
I believe quote #3 shows Dick's attitude of keeping things in a literal mindset. In the book, this is what attracts Perry to Dick as it gives off a sense of being macho. It portrays the way Perry wants to be because he is astonished in the difference between Dick and himself.
ReplyDeleteThis was my blog. Forgot to put my name.
DeleteI agree with your reflection on quote #3. After the song, Dick was pointing out the literalness in the song ; he couldn't understand the music or poetry within the song due to his invulnerability .
DeleteSasha Godfrey
DeleteI see what you mean by keeping things in a literal mindset. He did not understand the meaning of the song.
Got it! :-) good job!
DeleteI like how in quote #2 the text is very detailed. I feel like I could feel the conditions of the four seasons. My favorite thing about this quote is how Autumn is "rewarding" western Kansas,I like the personification also .
ReplyDeleteThis is one of my favorite quotes! :-)
DeleteAlexis Aquino
DeleteI agree!! When reading this quote it kind of just puts you right there witnessing the conditions of the four seasons!
I'm choosing to reflect on quote #2. The seasons are visually descriptive and appear to have a mind of their own, controlling Kansas and it's surrounding areas. As the reader will soon discover, fate seems to have other plans for this "rewarding" season.
ReplyDeleteAhhhh indeed!
DeleteTeressa Montalvo
ReplyDeleteI like how quote #2 juxtaposes Autumn to the other seasons. It shows how Autumn is a reward to Kansas compared to all of the conditions during the other seasons. As he explains the conditions of the other seasons, he includes great imagery, like what Jeremy said. The imagery gives the audience a visual of Kansas's weather patterns in other seasons emphasize how Autumn is a reward to Kansas.
Caitlin Barr
DeleteI agree with you and Jeremy. The emphasis he puts on Autumn is really nice and I personally enjoyed how much imagery he put into one quote.
Yes, the imagery is beautifully implemented into his work!
DeleteMatthew Koch
DeleteI agree with you.Capote intentionally implies a fantastic use of imagery to vividly form an image in the reader's mind, but does not force the imagery into a painted picture that conforms to his exact views of the book. Simply put, his implication is subtle.
I like how descriptive and detailed quote #2 is. You can visualize all the other seasons and how Autumn is "rewarding" compared to the others.
ReplyDeleteWhat seems to make Autumn "rewarding?"
DeleteCaitlin Barr
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy quote #2 from page 10. It is very discriptive and allows me to have visual feel of what he is saying. I also feel as if I can relate to the fact that I dislike the winter because of the "evil" winds and how cold it is. I also like how he let's it be known that he personally enjoys the Autumn.
I think he does love Autumn.We tend to inadvertently change our mood with the seasons...
DeleteSasha Godfrey
ReplyDeleteQuote #2 appeals to me because it is very descriptive and detailed. It helps me to visualize how strong the winds are. It lets me think about how cold the winters are and even how hot the summers get. The imagery is what really makes quote number two.
Sasha you made a very good point in your post I also like how you used the word imagery.
DeleteYes, his writing is filled with great imagery! :-) Can you think of other quotes where he uses imagery?
DeleteKelsi Hollandsworth
ReplyDeleteQuote #2 appeals to me because you can feel that the book is mysterious and there are numerous perspectives on a gruesome event which reflect how the community reacted to the actions of the two killers. There is no ‘honour’ in Perry and Dick’s near ‘perfect’ murders but Capote generates sufficient empathy, curiosity and need for understanding to make the tale compelling.
Good job; however, make sure to use in-text citations when you quote a person's work.
DeleteKelsi Hollandsworth
DeleteQuote #2 appeals to me because he has very precise choice of words in this quote that it feels like I'm apart of the book and also the text is mysterious, it shows the two killers actions and how they think through the process very well. I really just like how descriptive he his.
Jeb Thompson. I chose quote number 2 because i really liked how Truman Capote used very descriptive imagery. The way he described the seasons, weather, animals, and plants really made it so I could see them in my head. This is what a good author should always do.
ReplyDeleteRick Hemion
DeleteI strongly agree with your thoughts Jeb. I agree that all authors should do this.
Rick Hemion, Quote #2
ReplyDeleteI liked how in quote 2 Capote used a large amount of vivid imagery. By doing this, he caught my attention and made me understand how strongly he felt.
Yes, he uses imagery in order to help the reader understand his emotions. What are his emotions? What events provoking these emotions?
DeleteMatthew Koch, Quote #3
ReplyDeleteI chose this quote as it indirectly emphasizes a rule of nature in human society. Humans as animals are quick to sing, or use prosperous voice to reason a confide logic in a linguistic peace, and are quick to holler, or yell and aggressively voice opinion almost as to force the views of one to another. This is a slim peace of satirical irony by which people ignorant to the quote will not understand.
Does Perry feel trapped?
DeleteQuote #1
ReplyDeleteI feel like the quote represents Bonnie's feeling of being inferior. I think she has this desire to show others that she is successful. With her mental disabilities, I feel like she thinks that she always has to prove herself. That's why she feels the urge to decorate herself when attending an event as simple as a school play.
Jessica Johnston
Alexis Aquino
ReplyDeleteQuote #1
Bonnie probably doesn't get out much and when she does she feels as if she has to be up to certain standards. With Nancy being as beautiful as she was and getting all the attention maybe Bonnie wanted people to notice her also.