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Introduction

tristancarlson — 2024-10-21 18:04:09 UTC

In Look Both Ways, the story is about friendship, identity, and resilience. This padlet covers the friendship part. Many friends will help each other no matter what might happen or what the situation is.

Theme Exploration

tristancarlson — 2024-10-21 18:06:11 UTC

In the story "Water Booger Bears" characters explore friendship. For example, TJ helps his friend Jasmine with many things when she doesn't feel well. The two of them also have a sort of friendship ritual where they put empty bags in each other's lockers. They call these bags Friendship Flags.

"...And if for some strange reason either of these things happened, at least she knew TJ was there to help." (3)

In "The Low Cuts Strike Again" the group is connected together through similarities with parents having cancer, and this makes them friends.

Character Analysis

tristancarlson — 2024-10-21 18:06:22 UTC

"Water Booger Bears" character TJ is a very sloppy and gross, but interesting person.

"...With the hardened snot like tiny stones in front of his nose, TJ turned the bottom of his shirt up and mopped it" (3)

This quote in the story shows just how gross TJ can really be. However, Jasmine still is his friend. He likes to get gum off of the bottom of his shoes and sometimes eats his own boogers. Despite all that, his quirky personality is what makes him interesting.

Literary Devices & Structure

tristancarlson — 2024-10-21 18:06:45 UTC

Imagery:

-The locker friendship flags.

"The floor of his locker was littered with empty snack bags that Jasmine had slid through the door vent between classes over the last two days. Trash... yes. But Jasmine and TJ called them "friendship flags"" (3)

Simile:

-TJ wore satisfaction on his face like a good lotion...

"TJ wore satisfaction on his face like a good lotion, but Jasmine wore confusion on hers like she'd been slapped with a gluey palm." (3)

Personal Reflection and Conclusion

tristancarlson — 2024-10-21 18:07:21 UTC