Class 35855 by Mariagracia McLin Rodriguez https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz en-us 2021-04-14 19:23:27 UTC 2021-04-23 17:56:59 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f914.png Theme: freedom through religion https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452787578 A theme I noticed is the theme of freedom. Lauren's concept and emphasis on freedom is evident through her Earthseed religion. The fact the God is embodied in change is interesting because in most religions God is seen as something we cannot control. However, Laurens perception of God is something malleable and in her control. This perception really speaks to how must she values freedom. ]]> 2021-04-23 17:16:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452787578 Theme of religion/hypothesis https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452788719 This is a mix of categories but religion seems to be a fairly prominent theme. at least in these early chapters. I think religion is going to continue throughout this book and be something that Lauren struggles with. I'm not completely sure where the book will take that idea, but currently Lauren seems to be going away from traditional religion and breaking it down, so maybe she will find her own form of religion or it could wrap back around to her regaining her faith at the end]]> 2021-04-23 17:17:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452788719 Reaction https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452788792 I was shocked at the inclusion and descriptions of violent acts that were occurring throughout the initial section. Butler was also very blunt about them (no sugarcoating).]]> 2021-04-23 17:17:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452788792 theme: crisis of faith https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452788939 2021-04-23 17:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452788939 Theme: Father-Daughetr dynamics https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452789027 2021-04-23 17:17:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452789027 https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452789075 "The only lasting truth is change"]]> 2021-04-23 17:17:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452789075 A common theme I noticed was change, although it being for the worse. https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452790405 2021-04-23 17:17:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452790405 Theme: Independence https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452790475 2021-04-23 17:17:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452790475 reaction: It stood out to me when they said that water prices were much more than gas bc you can go to the store and buy like 32 bottles for $2 today https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452790590 2021-04-23 17:17:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452790590 https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452790791 "going outside to a real church was like stepping back into the good old days when there were churches all over the place and too many lights and gasoline was for fueling cars and trucks instead of torching things"]]> 2021-04-23 17:17:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452790791 A them I noticed so far in the story is identity. https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452791528 Lauren continuously refers to her father's deep connection to the Baptist religion, but she also always mentions her separation and skepticism towards God. Her hyperempathy also allows her to connect with others' thoughts and emotions. She feels bad for the people she sees dead on the streets, but it's Mrs. Sims and the astronaut that she really empathizes with. Her identity is questioned by herself often when she thinks about religion and her community.]]> 2021-04-23 17:17:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452791528 Themes of innocences/experience -- coming of age https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452791553 2021-04-23 17:17:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452791553 Reaction https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452794301 I found it really intresting that she called herself a coward for not beliving in her fathers religon and i really wanted to hear more about why]]> 2021-04-23 17:18:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452794301 Question for page 1: https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452795432 What was the recurring dream and why does she cot]]> 2021-04-23 17:18:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452795432 Question https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452795460 I wonder whether the religious themes relate to Octavia Butler's childhood]]> 2021-04-23 17:18:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452795460 hypothesis: I think her ability to feel others pain will become an asset instead of being seen as a disability https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452795809 2021-04-23 17:18:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452795809 Themes: https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452796180 Pride, hypocrisy, religion, nationalism, self-preservation, survival.


]]> 2021-04-23 17:18:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452796180 Religion https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452796195 I actually really found Lauren questioning her faith as really relatable to me because I wasn't raised religious and as I grew older and was made aware that there were such things as religion, I always wondered if there was a right religion/choice.]]> 2021-04-23 17:18:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452796195 Reaction: https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452797344 The setting of the story is quite interesting, Lauren being able to connect with others makes it all more fun to read as we see a different perspective due to this ]]> 2021-04-23 17:18:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452797344 Theme: https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452797687 Chaos of the open streets vs. walled parts of society]]> 2021-04-23 17:19:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452797687 Reaction/Thoughts https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452798138 I really like the format Butler uses to tell Lauren's perspective through journal entries that aren't from every single day. Using this format lets the readers have a more realistic first-person perspective because it's entirely plausible to read someone else's journal. I think this adds to Butler's idea of Lauren's world being our future reality. This format also sticks out to me because she's creating her own religion and documenting the events that led her to making Earthseed.]]> 2021-04-23 17:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452798138 Reaction https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452798217 Chapter 2 set the tone of Parable of the Sower with the amount of hardship and violence being described and normalized]]> 2021-04-23 17:19:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452798217 Prediction https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452799752 I think that the story being told in Lauren's point of view will be significant to the plot/climax]]> 2021-04-23 17:19:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452799752 Themes https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452800169 Religion , hope, struggle with faith]]> 2021-04-23 17:19:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452800169 https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452800297 gruesome descriptions of what she sees outside the walls of her neighborhood]]> 2021-04-23 17:19:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452800297 theme: https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452801040 truth vs. denial]]> 2021-04-23 17:19:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452801040 Quote https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452801597 "Is it a sin against God to be poor?"]]> 2021-04-23 17:19:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452801597 Theme: Coming of Age https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452801652 2021-04-23 17:19:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452801652 question https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452801757 Why cant they go to school anymore?]]> 2021-04-23 17:19:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452801757 Hypothesis: https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452805252 I think many of the underlying problems for the characters' lives in this book will stem from a corrupt and failed government yet they won't recognize that. ]]> 2021-04-23 17:20:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452805252 Question https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452806574 Is Lauren the only person that experiences hyperempathy, or are there others that we simply haven't encountered yet?]]> 2021-04-23 17:20:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452806574 prediction https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452807878 She will eventually come back to her fathers religon]]> 2021-04-23 17:20:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452807878 reaction https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452810270 I really liked how they introduced the idea that wisdom doesn't just come with age. as Laurens perception of religion caused her to think about things in different ways. showing her wisdom over her fathers'. ]]> 2021-04-23 17:21:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452810270 Theme: https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452810809 creation of identity and violence ]]> 2021-04-23 17:21:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452810809 question? how did their world get to this point, and also if the world is so bad how are they maintaining a government https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452811109 2021-04-23 17:21:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452811109 Fire https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452812855 her nightmares consist of the walls burning and fire, which might be relevant to the frequent torching that occurs ]]> 2021-04-23 17:21:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452812855 Quote https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452815984 "God can't be resisted or stopped, but can be shaped and focused."]]> 2021-04-23 17:22:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mmclinrod/hj7fyzgjgwuq3zyz/wish/1452815984