Hoffman Comp II Commonplace Book by Angel Hoffman https://padlet.com/angelhoffman39/h7u18efl0ofj Made with an open mind en-us 2016-08-23 15:07:25 UTC 2026-01-05 05:43:43 UTC hello@padlet.com Kate Chopin's "The Story of an Hour" angelhoffman39 https://padlet.com/angelhoffman39/h7u18efl0ofj/wish/119467701 Did you know... Research studies have actually suggested that "Happiness can break your heart". In Kate Chopin's story, the protagonist is already heartbroken from the loss of her husband, but the mix of joy, and later grief towards his return, actually stops her heart. The doctors called this "joy that kills", which could actually be true! ]]> 2016-08-23 20:07:09 UTC https://padlet.com/angelhoffman39/h7u18efl0ofj/wish/119467701 Jamaica Kincaid's "Girl" angelhoffman39 https://padlet.com/angelhoffman39/h7u18efl0ofj/wish/119468402 This short story about a young woman's experience growing up reminded me a lot of the song "Try" by Colbie Caillat. I wish this young lady and many others would hear more often from their mothers that they "Don't have to try so hard."]]> 2016-08-23 20:11:11 UTC https://padlet.com/angelhoffman39/h7u18efl0ofj/wish/119468402 Susan Glaspell's "Trifles" In this play there are two groups investigating a murder and both look at the situation in different ways. While one group looks for physical evidence of who murdered Mr. Wright and why, the other group looks at the scene and tries to solve the mental and emotional case that was clearly at hand. It has been proven many times that when a person is held in captivity, even without physical torture, it hurts them psychologically, and can result in many problems. In some cases, victims have been known to become physically violent themselves. This article explains how torture is not always found in physical forms, but also in psychological when one is held captive, as Mrs. Wright had been.http://www.fairobserver.com/region/north_america/held-captivity-psychological-trauma-hostage/ angelhoffman39 https://padlet.com/angelhoffman39/h7u18efl0ofj/wish/119890220 2016-08-25 18:01:47 UTC https://padlet.com/angelhoffman39/h7u18efl0ofj/wish/119890220 Charlotte Perkins Gilman's "The Yellow Wallpaper" angelhoffman39 https://padlet.com/angelhoffman39/h7u18efl0ofj/wish/119933454 Gilman gives a fascinating description on the effects of S. Weir Mitchell's "rest cure" in her short story "The Yellow Wallpaper". Her story is so accurate, due to an experience much like the narrator's, and exposes the treatment of women by Mitchell and other physicians of her time, which, thankfully, greatly hurts their methods and business.]]> 2016-08-25 20:42:51 UTC https://padlet.com/angelhoffman39/h7u18efl0ofj/wish/119933454 Susan Glaspell's "A Jury of Her Peers" angelhoffman39 https://padlet.com/angelhoffman39/h7u18efl0ofj/wish/120014608 Glaspell's short story is much like her play "Trifles", but differs mostly in the perspective. In this short story we get a better view of the women's side of the investigation as they take us through their personal feelings and thoughts. By their "jury", we see in this story that, out of their compassion, the women declare Minnie Foster is not guilty, and perhaps they are right.
]]> 2016-08-26 12:51:57 UTC https://padlet.com/angelhoffman39/h7u18efl0ofj/wish/120014608 L. Hughes' "Let America be America Again" angelhoffman39 https://padlet.com/angelhoffman39/h7u18efl0ofj/wish/124791926
Langston Hughes wrote this poem about someone who felt America was not living up to what it was said to be. Our country was supposed to be a safe haven for the people already living here and for all who immigrated to this country. Ever since people began coming over, this country has been as safe and as free as any other. This poem describes how many different people who have lived here have had their hopes and dreams let down. ]]> 2016-09-19 15:37:57 UTC https://padlet.com/angelhoffman39/h7u18efl0ofj/wish/124791926 L. Hughes' "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" angelhoffman39 https://padlet.com/angelhoffman39/h7u18efl0ofj/wish/124911310
In his poem, Hughes links himself to his ancestors, placing them in important historical, religious, and cultural sites all over the world. The connection to the world's ancient rivers has made his soul grow "deep like the rivers" that his ancestors were once around. The audio recording done by the author himself really adds meaning and understanding to the literary piece through his tone and style.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mFp40WJbsA]]> 2016-09-19 21:31:38 UTC https://padlet.com/angelhoffman39/h7u18efl0ofj/wish/124911310 Ralph Ellison's "Battle Royal angelhoffman39 https://padlet.com/angelhoffman39/h7u18efl0ofj/wish/125871489 Ellison tells the story of a young black man who is, by the instruction of his meek and wise grandfather,  internally seeking social equality. In wishing to protect himself and his family, the narrator maintains two identities: on the outside, he's the stereotypical slave, complying to the wishes of white men; on the inside he's bitter and resenting of his negative identity. Despite his bitterness and unfair treatment, the narrator succeeds in overcoming these negative feelings and earns a little more respect from the opposite race.]]> 2016-09-22 20:44:07 UTC https://padlet.com/angelhoffman39/h7u18efl0ofj/wish/125871489 Alice Walker's "Everyday Use" angelhoffman39 https://padlet.com/angelhoffman39/h7u18efl0ofj/wish/125872377 In her short story, Alice Walker takes us through a time of change, especially in the black culture. This story shows us a family who has split- half of it clings to it's true heritage and history, and the other half keeps it as that- history. The latter half believes that as times change, all of culture should change with it and they try to keep the past in the past as history and are set on conforming to the new ages. Below is a clip of a short film that was done on Walker's story. Despite the claims of one half of this torn family, who is it that actually doesn't understand their heritage?]]> 2016-09-22 20:50:08 UTC https://padlet.com/angelhoffman39/h7u18efl0ofj/wish/125872377 Toni Cade Bambara's "The Lesson" angelhoffman39 https://padlet.com/angelhoffman39/h7u18efl0ofj/wish/126397612 In this short story written by Harlem writer Toni Bambara, Sylvia, a young African American girl learns a lesson on social injustice. A well-educated black woman takes it upon herself to give the local children a lesson on the cultural aspects of their present day life, which has even continued on to this day in some ways. Below is a summary of this piece of work, along with an analysis and background on the author.]]> 2016-09-26 14:58:22 UTC https://padlet.com/angelhoffman39/h7u18efl0ofj/wish/126397612 ZZ Packer's "Brownies" angelhoffman39 https://padlet.com/angelhoffman39/h7u18efl0ofj/wish/126419220 In Packer's short story titled "Brownies", she tells the story of a girl scout group made up of young African American girls who believe they are being discriminated against by the white girls in their camp. In the end, the girls learn that not only is the racism in the country against their race, but also from them to the "Caucasian" race. In America, it is almost the social norm to have separation from anyone who is not like you whether they're white, black, special needs, Christian, Muslim, etc. There is discrimination against everyone today, but it should not be that way. We are all brothers and sisters, and should love one another despite differences.
]]> 2016-09-26 15:47:37 UTC https://padlet.com/angelhoffman39/h7u18efl0ofj/wish/126419220 Death of a Salesman angelhoffman39 https://padlet.com/angelhoffman39/h7u18efl0ofj/wish/131158296 This plays takes us through the depressing life of a family who is trying to live the "American dream". All too often we see how these high expectations, especially from fathers/husbands lead to stress, pain, depression, and failure in many forms. In this particular play which demonstrates the effect of these dreams, the father/husband actually ends up taking his own life when his dream fails. Even though this is just in a fictional play, similar circumstances happen around us every day. ]]> 2016-10-17 14:33:23 UTC https://padlet.com/angelhoffman39/h7u18efl0ofj/wish/131158296 Tim O'Brien's "The Things They Carried" angelhoffman39 https://padlet.com/angelhoffman39/h7u18efl0ofj/wish/131331830
O'Brien wrote a heart-wrenching short story that describes the burdens that must be carried by men in service during war and even post-war. This story not only describes physical burdens, but also emotional ones that come from strong desires, broken-hearts, fear of reputation, and many painful experiences. The picture below accurately displays some of both forms of burdens that our soldiers must carry for us and our country. ]]> 2016-10-18 00:12:39 UTC https://padlet.com/angelhoffman39/h7u18efl0ofj/wish/131331830