Silent Discussion for _Under the Feet of Jesus_ Block 8 by Jen Bridges https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15 Think about each of the topics posted and respond accordingly with details from the text to support your claims. en-us 2020-10-16 16:43:16 UTC 2020-10-23 07:13:45 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f6e0.png The significance of the title, "Under the Feet of Jesus" is that it symbolizes the allusion presented throughout the whole story, and how Perfecto is a human personified figure of the divinity of Jesus himself. Perfecto's endearing and likeable personality is emphasized, as "everyone used his name to describe a job well done". To Estrella, his encouragement to find answers to her questions and providing her with "the names that went with the tools" is parallel to the embraceful figure of Jesus. https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853888292 2020-10-22 18:55:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853888292 https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853943485 In the story ¨Under the Feet of Jesus¨ by Helena María Viramontes, Mrs. Horn serves as a developmental character for Estrella, as she represents the bitterness and hatred in her life. Mrs. Horn is a particularly memorable yet unattractive woman, who goes out of her way to belittle and degrade Estrella. Her character is ironic her name, Mrs.Horn is a religious symbolization for the Devil, thus she is characterized to have "the face of a crumpled Kleenex and a nose like a
hook."]]> 2020-10-22 19:10:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853943485 https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853970891 2020-10-22 19:18:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853970891 The author makes use of imagery in order to emphasize that Estrella is new to America, and isn’t familiar with many things. https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853971324 2020-10-22 19:18:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853971324 The author uses similes to compare Estrella’s unfamiliarity of writing in english to common tools she knows. https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853971724 2020-10-22 19:18:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853971724 https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853972846 2020-10-22 19:19:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853972846 https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853973685 2020-10-22 19:19:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853973685 In the story "Under the Feet of Jesus" by Helena Maria Viramontes, the title alludes to the characteristics of Jesus personified by Perfecto Flores. https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853974016 2020-10-22 19:19:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853974016 https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853974449 2020-10-22 19:19:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853974449 In this excerpt from “Under the Feet of Jesus”, a novel by Helena Maria Viramontes, Perfecto Flores is characterized as a skilled, mysterious figure due to his unknown past and his revered efficiency in his job as a handyman. https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853974659 2020-10-22 19:19:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853974659 The handyman’s name is perfecto flores, which is important because it symbolizes how he is skilled at what he does and his kindness. Perfecto refers to his craftsmanship, and flores can mean flowers, which is seen as a symbol for kindness. https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853974832 2020-10-22 19:19:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853974832 https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853976117 2020-10-22 19:20:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853976117 As explained in chapter one of HTRLLAP, the idea of a quest narrative is also shown in Under the feet of Jesus. Estrella is ignorant in some areas, and comes to realize that it is important to get to know forieign factors in her life. https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853976632 2020-10-22 19:20:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853976632 https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853977064 2020-10-22 19:20:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853977064 “Perfecto” the spanish word for perfect relates to how Estrella views Perfecto Flores as the perfect and ideal teacher. https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853977825 2020-10-22 19:20:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853977825 https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853977892 In the fictional novel, Under the Feet of Jesus, the title embodies the hypocritical way the religious teachers treat Estrella, in that they claim to follow Jesus’ ideals of kindness and love, but treat Estrella with hatred and bigotry, as if she is under Jesus’s feet and not worthy of his love. ]]> 2020-10-22 19:20:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853977892 https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853979527 2020-10-22 19:20:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853979527 Ms.Horn does the opposite of what she is supposed to do as a teacher. Instead of teaching and reassuring Estrella, she criticizes and nitpicks her instead. “And for the first time, Estrella realized words could become as excruciating as rusted nails piercing the 40 heels of her bare feet.”The author, Helena Viramontes, uses a simile to show the negative and hurtful impact of Ms.Horn’s harsh words on Estrella. https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853980043 2020-10-22 19:21:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853980043 https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853980128 2020-10-22 19:21:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853980128 Estrella’s journey in learning how the tools are used can be connected to Thomas Foster’s book How To Read Literature Like a Professor in that Estrella yearns for knowledge, however, she is given inadequate teachers who do not value her education as much as she does. https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853980145 2020-10-22 19:21:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853980145 https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853980160 2020-10-22 19:21:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853980160 https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853980287 n the fictional novel, Under the Feet of Jesus, Mrs. Horn’s character is ironic because she defies the traditional ideal of a teacher to be warm and supportive of a child’s learning and instead refuses to teach Estrella and criticizes her appearance. ]]> 2020-10-22 19:21:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853980287 https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853980795

    • In this excerpt from  “Under the Feet of Jesus”, a novel by Helena Maria Viramontes, Perfecto Flores acts as a figure representative of Jesus, as illustrated in Chapter 6 of HTRLLAP,  when his patient, kind nature is revealed in his decision to mentor Estrella.

    ]]>     2020-10-22 19:21:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853980795     https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853981160 2020-10-22 19:21:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853981160 https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853981389 In the fictional novel, Under the Feet of Jesus, Estrella’s introspective personal journey exemplifies the importance of educational initiative and how when people take control of their own destiny as opposed to depending on others, they often find true fulfillment and accomplish their goals.  ]]> 2020-10-22 19:21:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853981389 https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853981952

    • In this excerpt from  “Under the Feet of Jesus”, a novel by Helena Maria Viramontes, the name of the character Estrella holds significance because its meaning is “star”, emphasizing Estrella’s luminescent and bright nature despite the hardships she faced within her public school.

    ]]>     2020-10-22 19:21:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853981952     https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853983868 2020-10-22 19:22:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853983868 https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853984579 In the excerpt from the novel Under the Feet of Jesus, Helena Maria Viramontes uses symbolism to portray Estrella’s knowledge as treasure that is “boxed away,” waiting to be discovered at the perfect time. ]]> 2020-10-22 19:22:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853984579 https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853985147 2020-10-22 19:22:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853985147 https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853990475 In the story "Under the Feet of Jesus", the main theme of the narrative is that when your potential is recognized and not belittled, as Estrella's potential to learn was further motivated by Perfecto, and not pushed down as it had been most of her life, it can be cultivated to give a grander purpose and perspective to life. ]]> 2020-10-22 19:24:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853990475 The title, Under the Feet of Jesus, is significant because on a surface level it illustrates who is oppressing Estrella, but also exemplifies the hypocrisy of those doing it. https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853990808 2020-10-22 19:24:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853990808 https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853990838 In the excerpt from the novel Under the Feet of Jesus by Helena Maria Viramontes, Mrs. Horn’s name further emphasizes her blunt and hurtful commentary towards Estrella's appearance.]]> 2020-10-22 19:24:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853990838 In Under the Feet of Jesus, Mrs. Horns´ character is ironic because she, representing the devil, is discriminatory and rude to Estrella, yet she practices Christianity, a Religion that preaches against such things. https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853992187 2020-10-22 19:24:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853992187 https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853992495 In the passage of Under the Feet of Jesus, Estrella is embarrassed by her unkempt condition when she compares Mrs. Horn’s scolding to stepping on rusty nails through the use of simile. Estrella is able to learn that the words and judgements of others can hurt just as much as physical pain.]]> 2020-10-22 19:24:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853992495 In Under the Feet of Jesus, the author ties many big ideas such as racism and practicing patience into the theme of ´If you are accepting and patient to those you teach, you will have better luck than trying to squeeze results out of oppression.´ https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853993103 2020-10-22 19:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853993103 https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853999244 The title of the prose, “Under the Feet of Jesus” by Helena María Viramontes, alludes to Perfecto Flores because Jesus, a crucified figure nailed to a cross, is similar to Perfecto Flores who is a carpenter(handles nails) in the way they both provide hope for Estrella. ]]> 2020-10-22 19:26:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853999244 https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853999636 In the excerpt from the novel Under the Feet of Jesus by Helena Maria Viramontes, Estrella goes on a quest for knowledge and learns that it can be found in unexpected places, the concept of which is explained in Chapter 1 of How to Read Literature Like a Professor.]]> 2020-10-22 19:26:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/853999636 https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/854001879 2020-10-22 19:27:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/854001879 In the story “Under the Feet of Jesus” by Helena Maria Viramontes, the irony of Mrs. Horn’s character exists in her role as a teacher and Christian when in reality she represents the devil and is the one person holding Estrella back from learning how to read. https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/854002518 2020-10-22 19:27:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/854002518 https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/854005302 2020-10-22 19:28:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/854005302 https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/854006635 In Helena María Viramontes' book Under the Feet of Jesus, the imagery used in describing the appearance of Mrs. Horn aids in developing the larger metaphor of the teacher as symbolic of wider societal attitudes by creating the association between Mrs. Horn and a grotesque ugliness, characterizing these views indirectly as blatantly prejudiced and unsightly.]]> 2020-10-22 19:28:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/854006635 https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/854011067 In her story Under the Feet of Jesus, Helena María Viramontes uses the title to signify the manipulation of ideology, in this case Christianity, to justify the inhumane treatment of migrant workers and minorities, with these groups being ‘trampled on’ by the ruling ideology.]]> 2020-10-22 19:30:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/854011067 In the story “Under the Feet of Jesus” by Helena Maria Viramontes, the idea that the personas of the devil and of Jesus can exist in anyone is exemplified through the characters of Mrs. Horn and Perfecto Flores. https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/854013134 2020-10-22 19:31:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/854013134 https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/854014315 In Helena María Viramontes' book Under the Feet of Jesus, Estella’s use of Flores’ tools in the last paragraph of the passage can be connected to Chapter 12 of Thomas C. Foster’s How to Read Literature Like a Professor, as her use and recognition of these tools’ value symbolizes her realization of the value of personal agency, evidenced by her subsequent decision to begin reading.]]> 2020-10-22 19:31:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/854014315 The Irony of Mrs. Horn in the story, “Under the Feet of Jesus”, is that, Mrs. Horn is a teacher, and teachers are supposed to help their students, and give them hope, but in the story, Mrs. Horn did nothing but bring Estrella down and was judgmental towards her. https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/854015263 2020-10-22 19:31:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/854015263 https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/854018970 The idea of a “devil” character is shown through Mrs. Horn in the prose, “Under the Feet of Jesus” by Julia Alvarez because it is ironic that although she is a teacher, she holds Estrella back from learning due to her judgement of Estrella’s unclean appearance. ]]> 2020-10-22 19:32:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/854018970 https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/854019604 The title “Under the Feet of Jesus” signifies the immoral and malicious undertones of how Estrella is treated, and how it symbolizes that everyone is beneath or isn’t as morally good as Jesus.]]> 2020-10-22 19:33:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/854019604 https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/854021195 The Irony in Mrs. Horn’s character is her role as teacher and her unwillingness to help Estrella, but rather judge her social standing. 

    ]]>     2020-10-22 19:33:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/854021195     https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/854022926 The apprehension of people in poverty and the growth of Estrella by an almost divine figure, is illustrated in the story “Under the Feet of Jesus”]]> 2020-10-22 19:33:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/854022926 The title “Under the Feet of Jesus” is significant because the story makes references to Jesus often like when they mention Mrs. Horn, horn symbolizes the devil, and Perfecto Flores symbolizes Jesus by being a helping figure. https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/854027961 2020-10-22 19:35:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/854027961 https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/854028384 2020-10-22 19:35:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/854028384 https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/854045283 2020-10-22 19:40:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/854045283 Help often comes in many different forms like in, “under the Feet of Jesus” like when Perfecto Flores teaches Estella how to read, even though he’s a carpenter and Estrella has teachers at school. https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/854063373 2020-10-22 19:46:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/854063373 https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/854087481 In the novel Under the Feet of Jesus, Perfecto Flores’ name is defined as perfect in English, which highlights his compassion for others. Perfecto Flores displays compassion in his ability to teach the function of the tools to Estrella, as well as his ability to complete tasks perfectly when he is described as doing a “job well done.”]]> 2020-10-22 19:54:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/854087481 https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/854122946 2020-10-22 20:07:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/854122946 https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/854123046 In Helena Maria Viramontes’ Under the Feet of Jesus, Mrs. Horn’s “crumpled” and hook-like appearance, as described in Chapter 20 of HTRLLAP, is symbolic of her unsupportive and unpleasant traits since her bitter words are able to upset Estrella.]]> 2020-10-22 20:07:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/854123046 Mrs.Horn’s name tells a lot about who she is. The word horn reminds me of sharp and scary things, which parallels Mrs. Horns personality and attitude toward estrella. https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/854601390 2020-10-23 00:35:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/854601390 Estrella’s story could be considered a quest for knowledge as she encounters different parts of her school. https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/854603553 2020-10-23 00:36:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/854603553 https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/854941928 The title of Viramontes short story, “Under the Feet of Jesus”, is an analogy to Estrella’s struggle to learn how to read and how her new found teacher gave her salvation. Her Messiah, Perfecto Flores, showed her her path to read through connecting physical tools and the abstract words that label them, “Perfecto Flores taught her the names that went with the tools: a claw hammer, he said with 
    authority.”]]>     2020-10-23 03:49:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/854941928     https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/854942673 In “Under the Feet of Jesus” by Helena Viramontes, the irony Mrs. Horn is that she is characterized as a devilish figure when she is supposed to be a grade school teacher who helps kids. Mrs. Horn emotionally hurts Estrella by insulting her like how a devil tortures their victims in hell, “And
    for the first time, Estrella realized words could
    become as excruciating as rusted nails piercing the
    40 heels of her bare feet.”


    ]]>     2020-10-23 03:49:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/854942673     https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/854943067 Creativity in “Under the Feet of Jesus” demonstrated by a young girl Estrella discovering a unique way to improve reading comprehension often leads to innovation, whether it be self improvement or inventing for others. ]]> 2020-10-23 03:50:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_bridges2/6nvj0n0z2uhyeg15/wish/854943067