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What roles do psychological disorders and dreams play in the story?

The father is a compulsive drinker that doesn't care about his family's well being. Jeannette's dreams are being pulled back because of his fathers behavior. The situation Jeannette is in, has caused her to think that it is mom's fault for how dad is doing, because she thinks mom can't manage him well. And it's not only her fault. Since dad knows Jeannette's weak side that is, to stand up and speak straight with dad, so she doesn't do it. Instead she goes and complains to her mother.

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One day, when Jeannette and Lori were walking down the street, Jeannette was thinking about how her future would be, when Lori said, "Poor mom, she got it tough". (Walls 208). She didn't agree with Lori at all. They had two totally different points of view about mom and dad. Then Jeannette said "no tougher than the rest of us". Complaining about the unfairness they were with her, and the consequences that brought the bad decisions their parents would take .

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I thank my parents so much for not leaving me in these types of situations or struggles. My parents were always responsible and were making sure we had everything we needed and the majority of what we wanted . I understand Jeannette's situation and it is tough to deal with struggles alone and at a young age. But anyway Jeannette is a brave girl that's why she can still deal with it, with all her hard work.

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You only have to respond to one and make sure you give a strong and thoughtful response.

1. How do economic conditions determine the characters' life?

As a child, Jeannette is completely dependent on her parents. Her parents' negative financial decisions determine her family stability including herself. Their lack of money leads them to not enough food and basic survival essentials, only making the children struggle with poverty.

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Find a quote in this chunk that stood out to you. (add a GIF or image)

1. When Jeannette was talking with Rose about Erma's behavior Rose said , "You should never hate anyone, even your worst enemies". "Everyone has something good about them". (Walls 144). Explaining that she had to find the redeeming quality and love the person had. It's good to not have enemies, because eventually they could bring you problems or something similar. That way you don't have to be worrying about someone who might wanna trip you and make you lose time.

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Chose at least one of the following social issues that were present in this reading chunk.

1. Culture

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Culture is the main component to the formation of a person beginning since childhood. Certain cultures lack education necessary that lead to men to becoming irresponsible. Sometimes they are taught that they have the final say, therefore, whatever they do they can get away with. Like in this case, Rex can drink excessively and go missing for days without worrying if his kids have been fed.

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In what ways was this chunk a window or a mirror.

I am thankful to not relate to Jeannette's situation or childhood while growing up. However it is good to be aware of our reality and that unfortunately there are innocent children who suffer as consequences of their parents' irresponability.

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1. Which of your personal experiences or memories is affecting your perceptions of the story?

Having lived in two countries, I can understand her perspective. Because adapting can be hard but especially her as a little girl and having to move from one place to the over pretty often, can be hard, and I remember, it was hard initially living in Mexico and then when I came back here.And for her besides that, having to deal with the new people in town is difficult specially because their poor.

2. Does the text hold the same opinion of the world as you have?(What do you consider wrong or right and why? Using examples or quotes).

I think the opinions are pretty similar. One example is the dad that is in a way he is betraying his family by not keeping his promises and in a certain way he is ignoring the situation his family is in but it seems like he doesn't really wanna make the change they need, and I don't think it is correct for him to be drinking and the rest of the family suffering without money.

3. What was the work's original intended audience? (To what extent are you similar or different from that audience?

It is intended for people that can relate to similar experiences and they can have an idea of the difficulties the family was passing through. I have only moved a couple of times but I have not passed through the extra family issues. Different people have different levels of issues, some can be pretty easy to fix and some can be really hard. (And I think I can consider mi self part of that intended audience.

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Choose 3 Formalist Lens Questions to respond to. Your responses should thoroughly respond to the prompt in at least three sentences.

1. What tone and mood are created at various parts of the work? Their mood is all different from each other especially different from their dad. Even though their life isn't very satisfying to all of them, at the same time they enjoy being happy with her wild life. Which describes the story a little dark on most occasions.

2. How does the writer's diction (word choice) reveal or reflect the work's meaning? It reflects their mood, like when Jeannette's dad is mad at them or how they are feeling in any situation they are facing.

3. Is there a relationship between the beginning and the end of the story? There's not really a relationship yet, but as we continue it seems like their children will be successful people as it mentions in the beginning.

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Find a quote in this chunk that stood out to you. Please also include a picture or GIF to further describe this quote.

Give context for your quote. What was happening in the story that made this quote significant? Who was speaking?

Why did this quote stand out to you?

~1. Jeannette liked to cook, mostly hot dogs. One day when she was at the hospital after being burned while cooking some hot dogs, she said "I would have been happy staying in that hospital forever" She felt very well cared for and attended those days. She had everything she never had before.(In her opinion/ point of view).

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Choose at least one of the following social issues that were present in this reading chunk. Discuss how this social force was present in a characters life. (Your response should be at least 5-6 sentences).

Social Class

Race/Ethnicity

Religion

Education

Culture

Health

Political Landscape

Education:

I think they receive a great education. Even though it is not perfect, it is the best way you can raise your kids. They receive enough teachings on their daily basis. Learning how to earn their own money, to protect themselves or each other. To survive on their own, and to make a living more easily. In my opinion that is more than enough to survive without resenting certain changes in life that may come in the future. To open yourself paths to be a very successful person.Whithout having to depend on anyone.

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In what ways was this chunk a window or a mirror? Use the following questions to guide your response, but really we want to hear your personal thoughts and reactions to this chunk!

What experiences do you share with the characters?

In what ways is your family similar or different from those in the book?

What did you learn about a character or group of people that you have not personally experienced?

Even though their parents are not the best they have shown their children to be hardworking people. And it seems like they have learned and will apply it in the future, and even to improve.

I think back then there was no need for school, probably today is it a little more necessary because of the advances the world has made it has became more difficult to survive with only daily basis now. But their's nothing more("better") than the love and education our parents can give us.

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Find a quote in this chunk that stood out to you. (Add a picture or GIF that represents).

When Jeannette was at Billy's house, they started to talk about their fathers and they were but Billy started talking bad about Jeannette, she got mad and hated him in that moment, and when she was heading out she yelled, "My daddy is nothing like your daddy!"(Walls 83). Justifying that they are not the same at all. Jeannette hated when other people would start talking bad about her family, she loved them all. Oh I love this quote, it's beautiful how she reacts to Billy when he was talking bad about Rex, because even though he is not a perfect parent or even husband Jeannette will love and defend him forever:).And wonderful how they are all one team, supporting one another however they could.

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1. Health

I think they can handle other things that happen but without money they don't have what to eat sometimes and if that continues I don't think there will be a happy ending. Because eating something small for all day isn't healthy, and Rex is wasting his money instead of prioritizing his children's health first and then buying a house so that they can all have a place to seddle in.

Because our health is one of the most important thing we have to attend and be careful with. Without our health we wouldn't be here.

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In what ways was this chunk a window or a mirror?

It's interesting how they are so together as a family. They all have their back. I remember that sometimes when I was crying and my mom use to come over and talk with me that I felt so much better and at some point I understand Jeannette's difficulties as well. And it really reminds me of me and my family witch I go back to and about it. Of how those experiences were and that they will never come back.