Do you think Gate's parents should have used experiences like the one in "What's in a Name?" to educate him about the family's social status in the community? Why do you think they chose instead to dismiss such incidents as "one of those things"?
I think that the Gates's family did what they thought was best for their child. It doesn't matter how their social status was the matter would've still call all black people "George." This experience taught the little boy that no matter what your social status and your finanical status was, the man still considered giving that name to all black people. I think that they chose not to dismiss this incident because it is a life experience. They classified this incident as "one of those things," because it was considered something normal to everyone in the commuity. But, nobody really didn't care about the white man's comment. As time goes on the boy will know what to do if he is ever is a situation like this one again.
I think that Gates parents should not have used experiences,it makes their family seem unimportant. being that i just came to this class i dnt remember what the book was about so thats i would be able to explain what i think about the book maybe sometime tomorrow
I think that Gates parent's should have used experiences like the one in "What's in a Name?" because it gave him insight on how things would go in the town. It educated him on the background of racisim and let him know that the whites will constantly pick on you because of your color. They will call you out your name no matter how hard you worked to be on or above their level. I think their goal was to bring a black male down because they felt that they were a threat to them.
Parents should honestly use any forms to educate their family about social stautus so if a incidents was to come about that may cause them to fight or argue about whats right or wrong without understanding the full situation someones son or daughter migt be hurtif you choose to hide it.In the for them to dismiss the situation is not a good idea because it hides the truth and can cause confussion among the family if Gates was to every find out what his parent were hiding.Its just wrong to keep sercrets among the family when a family should be like a unit.
Yes, I do think that he should have told him. I think that he did the right thing. If Mr. Gates wouldn't have told him, he could have ran into that incident and didn't know what to do. If the son run into something like that he wouldn't over react because he would know how to handle it. They chose to dismiss the incident as "one of those things" because, its things like that happens often to plenty people. Mr. Gates handled the situation like it was suppose to be handled. Some people would have handled it another way, and took it as a threat. However, I do think that its wrong how the man called him out of his name but its life.
Yes, I believe that Gates's parents should have used experiences from "What's in a Name?" to educate him about the family's status in the community. Also, if his parents would have told him, he would've had a better understanding about what was going on at the time. If his parents had used experiences like the one in "What's in a Name?" Gates would've known what was going on when the guy came up to his father and called him George. They chose to dismiss the incidents a "one of those things" because they were probably use to it by then. Or because they didn't know how to explain the situation to Gates at the time.
I don't think Gate's parents should have educated him with those experiences. I think they could have explained it to him about how colored people were treated in those days. Telling him thats how it was was wrong. They should have made him understand so he didn't go around saying the wrong things. I think they chose to dismiss the incidents as one of those things so they wouldn't have to tell him what was really going on. I think they figured he might not understand the situation. I think they didn't want their son to know what was really happening.
I think personally his parents were right to explain extactly to their son what was going on in the communtity.The man use the name "George" comparing it to other words african american were called during the civil right movement days. I think that Mr.wilson wanted to put the father down by calling him a name,because the black man was well settled.He took care of his family,had a great home,and work very hard. However ,Mr.wilson knew that this man was in the same lead as him and also popular. Gates parents edcuated him with comparing all the words like jigaboo,n-word,George as the man trying to make the father feel low
Yes, I do believe that Gate's poarents should have used experiences such as the one in "What's in a Name?" I feel that if they don't use this type of example he will never fully understand his his family's "place" in that community. This type of example would let him know that although his family is one of the most respected black families, to some they are still just colored folk. This would also teach him hisa place and tell him which boundaries not to cross. He would know never to get to comfortable with the whites because in the end he's still "George". I believe that they diamissed the problem for the sake of peace. They have status in the community which is rare for blacks and I'm sure that they wanted to keep it. I think that they just wanted to remain "good niggers". The Gate's know that if an altercation would have happened then they would lose their status.
Gates parents did a great job using that experience in " Whats in a name" helping to educate him on their social status in the community. Letting gates know that no matter how much you work or how much money you have some would still classify you any way they want. In " What's in a name " gates experiences some problems with why his dad allowed something so harsh to happen. During that time period racism was still in affect and very hard to deal with. Gates knew what his father name was and couldn't deal with why he would let this caucasian man call him george. When this took place gates was shocked so he asked his dad why did this happen and his dad responded by saying thats the way things are done. Some things you cant control in life and thats one .
This story also helped me out alot by showing me the value of your name. In those times they didn't even care enough to learn your name you meant nothing to them. That's something serious when they didn't respect you enough to call you by your name . Thye would rather label you one particular name thta they wanted and you had to respond no matter how much you liked it or not. This was a great educational story taught me alot and look forward into learning more.
In "What's In a Name" Henry and his fathers was eating in a ice cream shop and a man name Mr. Wilson referred to Henry's father as George. Even though Henry's father status was the same, Mr. Wilson felt by calling him George he could try to make him feel low. At that moment Henry knew why his mother said it was one of those things. Henry had to know soon or later what is was all about so he leanred from it and moved on. In the story Henry said, " that it was one of those things that we could not affect but affected us." Henry never looked Mr. Wilson in his eyes because he felt that Mr. Wilson could not be trusted and he insulted his father.
Whats its name. Gate's parents used this particular experience in whats its name to educate him about his familys social status in the community. For example Gates and his father as Geogre instead of greeting him by his name. Bck then black folks were treated unfairly, also putting that situation in the story shows people that it didn't matter what type of black person you were treated like anyother black person.
Incidents as the one stated may cause a child to have a different out look of life. Something that simply may make the child think differently about all none colored people. I think that the way that Mr. Gates handled the situation was appropreiate. He knew how his child would reaction to the situation. Mr. Gates didn't want to introduce his son to it as soon as it happened.
I agree with Kirshla,because if his parents would not have told him extactly how blacks were treated then he would've still been asking his father why didn't the man call him by his real name.
i totally agree with Laurent because what if a accident was to accord their son would not know how to handle it and will proboly loose to what ever might come his way.
Do I think Gate’s parents should have used experience to educate him about his family’s social status. To response with a logical answer, yes, his parents should have educated him on this act of racial and profession discrimination in his community. In the 1950’s there were upturns and downturns of being African American in America. His parents should have thought him how to deal with the negativities of; name calling of your skin, money a African American has, or any other disrespect. Seeing his father being called George constantly (or another sling for nigger) at that restaurant was too much for him at a early age. But, his father took it as a sign of friendship and hate at the same time. His father knew how to get over racism to a positive aspect, but didn’t teach his son to let go of odium.
I think they might have dismissed such actions of “one of those things” because, they didn’t want to blow it out control. Mostly African American kept they mouths close so that they wouldn’t bring any attention towards their families. Gates parents didn’t want their son; killed, in jail, or the most hated African American in town. They knew it was wrong doing of racism and dispect, but what respect did African Americans had in the south-nothing. So in my point of view, even though they didn’t have respect as African American , they should have stepped up and made a difference. Teaching their son rights and pride by protesting or just doing something postive to tenacite the problem. Just letting things go will linger to other problems,if you don’t resolve them. That’s my finally answer of resoultion.
In my opinion, I believe that Gates's parents shouldn't have used those experiences because it makes his family seem less important to everyone in the their neighborhood through a child's eyes. I believe they'd rather dismiss such incidents as "one of those things" because they are too ashamed to discuss such things amongst themselves and their child. These experiences may also leave questions that can't be answered in Gates's mind.
Gates parents should have used the experience as an opportunity to educated him. Experiencing is a better way to learn instead of going by what someone else has said or learned. How is he supposed to know what to do when it happens t him and his child in the future? He may react as he did as a child and say "that's not my name". He should have been told about the name in more depth in relation to his family's status.I think that situation was dismissed as on of those things because as people, they been through it. They were so used to not being called by their name or respected that it wasn't out of the norm, it was completely regular .So they might have felt as if Gate's should get used to it because there wasn't anything he could do . So there was no reason to upset him. Or expain to him the real reason why thing were the way the were.
No. I think it was good too put in a "one of those things." Because sometimes it doesent take a long drawn out explanation to explain something. There social status was good for that time and place. They were well off,they were up too date with everything and everybody. They did what was best for there child. Once he gets older maybe he will understand it more. But it is kind of wrong to hide things from your children because then they will be clueless to their surrondings..
Yes, I think that Gates parents should have used the experiences in "Whats in a Name." Using those experiences, convey the personal stepping stones a family went through during discriminate times.The most iggnorant thing was a man of the opposite race tried to insult an african american man to bring his self esteem down.Was this out of jealousy or intimidation of the african american man status? Personally, I believe the white man was jealous because not only black people admired this man but white people as well. Being a white man an looking at a black man that takes care of his family financially and emotionally, could psychologically affect iggnorant white people.Discriminate times was awful because at that time, white people did not want to see black individuals excell.
I agree with Kerri, because if they wouldn't have told him then he wouldn't know where his boundaries are and where he stand. Eventhough they are wealthy are have nice things dont mean that they are going to get treated like the white people. Black people are still going to get treated the same no matter how high they stand. Life may change alittle bit but the races thing is still going to be going on. I still dont see what people get out of it, but i guess they just trying to bring us down. Some people know how to handle it but some people let it get the best of them.
I agree that parents should use different forms to socially educate their child because racism still occur today just in a different form than the situation in "What's is a Name?"
I believe experiences such as the ones in “What’s in a Name?” would have help educated Gate about his family social status in the community. Giving him a clearer understanding of world he is living in and grows up in. Knowing that they was a middle-class black family would have given him a sense of knowledge as to why the white man felt a need to be little his father. As a part racism because he was threaten by his manhood. Although his family thought dismissing the issues was an easier way to protect him it wasn’t the right way to educated him.
I agree with jamesearllevin A.K.A Joanna on the matter of name calling. I believe that its a sense of respect of calling someone by their proper name. No matter social status or color everyone should respect one another equally an respectfully.
I agree with colby. because the white man probably did that to bring him down. Everyone around treated him with respect but instead he want to disrespect him by calling him out of his name. The white man just cant see a black man on their level. He may look at all black people as poor, and thats where he want them to stay.
I think Gates parents did right to educate there child about there social status because he had to know where his place was in the community. Gates parents was only trying to protect there son from getting hurt. They didn't want there child being looked upon as an outcast or to be stupid to the fact that racism was real. Telling Gates about there past was only going to help him avoid situations or mistakes they might have made or have occured in there lifetime. If I were put in Gate's parents situation I would have did the same, I wouldn't have wanted my child to be down graded.
I think that gates's parents should explain to gates's jr., about the family history in the community. His parents seems to know alot of people in there society. Mr. wilson, was an white man in the community who called black people george. George sounded like an racial name for blacks, without saying negro. Gates's jr., first heard it, when mr. wilson approach
i think that gates paraent did what was best for him. he needs to understand what is going on in the world he lives in. i feel that if they didnt do that then Gates would be shelterd and not understand. this showed gates that where ever he is at in his in his life he will still be known as lower then the white man. this will help him for future references.
I do think that Gate's parents should have used experiences like the one in "What's in a name"?, to educate him about the family's social status in the community. The reason I say this is because, if his parents would have used issues like the experience in whats in a name, Gate's may not have felt so hurt and confused. If his parents would have took the time to explain rather than dismiss the fact Gate's would have known that they really didn't have special privleges, but instead treated like every other black in those days and times. Gate's was left scared by the incident because he states "I never again looked Mr. Wilson in the eye".
I think they chose to simply dimiss the incidents as "one of those things" because it was basically the easy way out. To dismiss the incidents was so much eaiser than to have to deal with it. Gate's parents may have felt hurt and angry at the fact that they could be treated any kind of way and couldn't explain to their children how or why to that matter, that things was the way they were.
I think that the Gates's family did what they thought was best for their child. It doesn't matter how their social status was the matter would've still call all black people "George." This experience taught the little boy that no matter what your social status and your finanical status was, the man still considered giving that name to all black people. I think that they chose not to dismiss this incident because it is a life experience. They classified this incident as "one of those things," because it was considered something normal to everyone in the commuity. But, nobody really didn't care about the white man's comment. As time goes on the boy will know what to do if he is ever is a situation like this one again.
ReplyDeleteI think that Gates parents should not have used experiences,it makes their family seem unimportant. being that i just came to this class i dnt remember what the book was about so thats i would be able to explain what i think about the book maybe sometime tomorrow
ReplyDeleteI think that Gates parent's should have used experiences like the one in "What's in a Name?" because it gave him insight on how things would go in the town. It educated him on the background of racisim and let him know that the whites will constantly pick on you because of your color. They will call you out your name no matter how hard you worked to be on or above their level. I think their goal was to bring a black male down because they felt that they were a threat to them.
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ReplyDeleteParents should honestly use any forms to educate their family about social stautus so if a incidents was to come about that may cause them to fight or argue about whats right or wrong without understanding the full situation someones son or daughter migt be hurtif you choose to hide it.In the for them to dismiss the situation is not a good idea because it hides the truth and can cause confussion among the family if Gates was to every find out what his parent were hiding.Its just wrong to keep sercrets among the family when a family should be like a unit.
ReplyDeleteYes, I do think that he should have told him. I think that he did the right thing. If Mr. Gates wouldn't have told him, he could have ran into that incident and didn't know what to do. If the son run into something like that he wouldn't over react because he would know how to handle it. They chose to dismiss the incident as "one of those things" because, its things like that happens often to plenty people. Mr. Gates handled the situation like it was suppose to be handled. Some people would have handled it another way, and took it as a threat. However, I do think that its wrong how the man called him out of his name but its life.
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ReplyDeleteYes, I believe that Gates's parents should have used experiences from "What's in a Name?" to educate him about the family's status in the community. Also, if his parents would have told him, he would've had a better understanding about what was going on at the time. If his parents had used experiences like the one in "What's in a Name?" Gates would've known what was going on when the guy came up to his father and called him George. They chose to dismiss the incidents a "one of those things" because they were probably use to it by then. Or because they didn't know how to explain the situation to Gates at the time.
ReplyDeleteI don't think Gate's parents should have educated him with those experiences. I think they could have explained it to him about how colored people were treated in those days. Telling him thats how it was was wrong. They should have made him understand so he didn't go around saying the wrong things. I think they chose to dismiss the incidents as one of those things so they wouldn't have to tell him what was really going on. I think they figured he might not understand the situation. I think they didn't want their son to know what was really happening.
ReplyDeleteI think personally his parents were right to explain extactly to their son what was going on in the communtity.The man use the name "George" comparing it to other words african american were called during the civil right movement days. I think that Mr.wilson wanted to put the father down by calling him a name,because the black man was well settled.He took care of his family,had a great home,and work very hard. However ,Mr.wilson knew that this man was in the same lead as him and also popular. Gates parents edcuated him with comparing all the words like jigaboo,n-word,George as the man trying to make the father feel low
ReplyDeleteYes, I do believe that Gate's poarents should have used experiences such as the one in "What's in a Name?" I feel that if they don't use this type of example he will never fully understand his his family's "place" in that community. This type of example would let him know that although his family is one of the most respected black families, to some they are still just colored folk. This would also teach him hisa place and tell him which boundaries not to cross. He would know never to get to comfortable with the whites because in the end he's still "George".
ReplyDeleteI believe that they diamissed the problem for the sake of peace. They have status in the community which is rare for blacks and I'm sure that they wanted to keep it. I think that they just wanted to remain "good niggers". The Gate's know that if an altercation would have happened then they would lose their status.
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ReplyDeleteGates parents did a great job using that experience in " Whats in a name" helping to educate him on their social status in the community. Letting gates know that no matter how much you work or how much money you have some would still classify you any way they want. In " What's in a name " gates experiences some problems with why his dad allowed something so harsh to happen. During that time period racism was still in affect and very hard to deal with. Gates knew what his father name was and couldn't deal with why he would let this caucasian man call him george. When this took place gates was shocked so he asked his dad why did this happen and his dad responded by saying thats the way things are done. Some things you cant control in life and thats one .
ReplyDeleteThis story also helped me out alot by showing me the value of your name. In those times they didn't even care enough to learn your name you meant nothing to them. That's something serious when they didn't respect you enough to call you by your name . Thye would rather label you one particular name thta they wanted and you had to respond no matter how much you liked it or not. This was a great educational story taught me alot and look forward into learning more.
In "What's In a Name" Henry and his fathers was eating in a ice cream shop and a man name Mr. Wilson referred to Henry's father as George. Even though Henry's father status was the same, Mr. Wilson felt by calling him George he could try to make him feel low. At that moment Henry knew why his mother said it was one of those things. Henry had to know soon or later what is was all about so he leanred from it and moved on. In the story Henry said, " that it was one of those things that we could not affect but affected us." Henry never looked Mr. Wilson in his eyes because he felt that Mr. Wilson could not be trusted and he insulted his father.
ReplyDeleteWhats its name. Gate's parents used this particular experience in whats its name to educate him about his familys social status in the community. For example Gates and his father as Geogre instead of greeting him by his name. Bck then black folks were treated unfairly, also putting that situation in the story shows people that it didn't matter what type of black person you were treated like anyother black person.
ReplyDeleteIncidents as the one stated may cause a child to have a different out look of life. Something that simply may make the child think differently about all none colored people. I think that the way that Mr. Gates handled the situation was appropreiate. He knew how his child would reaction to the situation. Mr. Gates didn't want to introduce his son to it as soon as it happened.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Kirshla,because if his parents would not have told him extactly how blacks were treated then he would've still been asking his father why didn't the man call him by his real name.
ReplyDeletei totally agree with Laurent because what if a accident was to accord their son would not know how to handle it and will proboly loose to what ever might come his way.
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ReplyDeleteDo I think Gate’s parents should have used experience to educate him about his family’s social status. To response with a logical answer, yes, his parents should have educated him on this act of racial and profession discrimination in his community. In the 1950’s there were upturns and downturns of being African American in America. His parents should have thought him how to deal with the negativities of; name calling of your skin, money a African American has, or any other disrespect. Seeing his father being called George constantly (or another sling for nigger) at that restaurant was too much for him at a early age. But, his father took it as a sign of friendship and hate at the same time. His father knew how to get over racism to a positive aspect, but didn’t teach his son to let go of odium.
ReplyDeleteI think they might have dismissed such actions of “one of those things” because, they didn’t want to blow it out control. Mostly African American kept they mouths close so that they wouldn’t bring any attention towards their families. Gates parents didn’t want their son; killed, in jail, or the most hated African American in town. They knew it was wrong doing of racism and dispect, but what respect did African Americans had in the south-nothing. So in my point of view, even though they didn’t have respect as African American , they should have stepped up and made a difference. Teaching their son rights and pride by protesting or just doing something postive to tenacite the problem. Just letting things go will linger to other problems,if you don’t resolve them. That’s my finally answer of resoultion.
In my opinion, I believe that Gates's parents shouldn't have used those experiences because it makes his family seem less important to everyone in the their neighborhood through a child's eyes. I believe they'd rather dismiss such incidents as "one of those things" because they are too ashamed to discuss such things amongst themselves and their child. These experiences may also leave questions that can't be answered in Gates's mind.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Kerri because the should have told him so he can have a full understanding of whats going on.
ReplyDeleteGates parents should have used the experience as an opportunity to educated him. Experiencing is a better way to learn instead of going by what someone else has said or learned. How is he supposed to know what to do when it happens t him and his child in the future? He may react as he did as a child and say "that's not my name". He should have been told about the name in more depth in relation to his family's status.I think that situation was dismissed as on of those things because as people, they been through it. They were so used to not being called by their name or respected that it wasn't out of the norm, it was completely regular .So they might have felt as if Gate's should get used to it because there wasn't anything he could do . So there was no reason to upset him. Or expain to him the real reason why thing were the way the were.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree nicole, but who is the man? You repeatdly say the man..
ReplyDeleteI agree with Laurent because what if their son did get into an incident how would he handle it if his parents didn't explain what happened.
ReplyDeleteNo. I think it was good too put in a "one of those things." Because sometimes it doesent take a long drawn out explanation to explain something. There social status was good for that time and place. They were well off,they were up too date with everything and everybody. They did what was best for there child. Once he gets older maybe he will understand it more. But it is kind of wrong to hide things from your children because then they will be clueless to their surrondings..
ReplyDeleteI tottaly agree ccwells19..You must experience a situation to learn from it
ReplyDeletei agree ranishar even though she left out apart
ReplyDeleteYes, I think that Gates parents should have used the experiences in "Whats in a Name." Using those experiences, convey the personal stepping stones a family went through during discriminate times.The most iggnorant thing was a man of the opposite race tried to insult an african american man to bring his self esteem down.Was this out of jealousy or intimidation of the african american man status? Personally, I believe the white man was jealous because not only black people admired this man but white people as well. Being a white man an looking at a black man that takes care of his family financially and emotionally, could psychologically affect iggnorant white people.Discriminate times was awful because at that time, white people did not want to see black individuals excell.
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ReplyDeleteIf Gates family did not use the experience from "What's in a Name?" he would have been ignorant to what was talking place.
I agree with kirshla it was a good experience because he had to know what was going on around him.
ReplyDeleteI agree with scockheran. I thought the same people know what there kids understand.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Kerri, because if they wouldn't have told him then he wouldn't know where his boundaries are and where he stand. Eventhough they are wealthy are have nice things dont mean that they are going to get treated like the white people. Black people are still going to get treated the same no matter how high they stand. Life may change alittle bit but the races thing is still going to be going on. I still dont see what people get out of it, but i guess they just trying to bring us down. Some people know how to handle it but some people let it get the best of them.
ReplyDeletei agree crystal
ReplyDeleteI agree with shanquell...he was trying to insult mr gates by calling him george
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ReplyDeleteI agree that parents should use different forms to socially educate their child because racism still occur today just in a different form than the situation in "What's is a Name?"
i agree with colby about his perspective of what was the name calling done out of hatred or what
ReplyDeletecolby I believe it was out of jealousy and the intimidation of his status...
ReplyDeleteI believe experiences such as the ones in “What’s in a Name?” would have help educated Gate about his family social status in the community. Giving him a clearer understanding of world he is living in and grows up in. Knowing that they was a middle-class black family would have given him a sense of knowledge as to why the white man felt a need to be little his father. As a part racism because he was threaten by his manhood. Although his family thought dismissing the issues was an easier way to protect him it wasn’t the right way to educated him.
ReplyDeleteagreeing with ranishar about how every african american was treated equally no matter what class you are in
ReplyDeleteI agree with jamesearllevin A.K.A Joanna on the matter of name calling. I believe that its a sense of respect of calling someone by their proper name. No matter social status or color everyone should respect one another equally an respectfully.
ReplyDeleteI agree with colby. because the white man probably did that to bring him down. Everyone around treated him with respect but instead he want to disrespect him by calling him out of his name. The white man just cant see a black man on their level. He may look at all black people as poor, and thats where he want them to stay.
ReplyDeleteI think Gates parents did right to educate there child about there social status because he had to know where his place was in the community. Gates parents was only trying to protect there son from getting hurt. They didn't want there child being looked upon as an outcast or to be stupid to the fact that racism was real. Telling Gates about there past was only going to help him avoid situations or mistakes they might have made or have occured in there lifetime. If I were put in Gate's parents situation I would have did the same, I wouldn't have wanted my child to be down graded.
ReplyDeletei agree with shanquell
ReplyDeleteI agree with Nicole Carriere
ReplyDeleteI agree what everybody says on every subject.Every disagree and agree.
ReplyDeleteNicole made a good point.
ReplyDeleteHi Colby this is Ranisha.I like how you use such grammer words.You are tottaly a college kid now!! convey come on now
ReplyDeleteI think that gates's parents should explain to gates's jr., about the family history in the community. His parents seems to know alot of people in there society. Mr. wilson, was an white man in the community who called black people george. George sounded like an racial name for blacks, without saying negro. Gates's jr., first heard it, when mr. wilson approach
ReplyDeleteI agree with you dolian and i think that it right to eduacate but maybe in different way are in other situation.
ReplyDeletemonique made a good point
ReplyDeleteI agree with Kirshla because Mr. Wilson probably felt that Mr. Gates was a threat to him.
ReplyDeletei agree with Kerri Thornton
ReplyDeleteI agree with Ranisha on social status. Just because everyone come from different backgrounds doesnt mean you can judge them accordingly.
ReplyDeleteWhat else to say it just racism period.
ReplyDeleteI agree with colby
ReplyDeleteI agree with monique. YES indeed true. if gates parents converse with him then he would have an better understanding of his community.
ReplyDeletei agree with monique latamore
ReplyDeletei agree with chareese taylor
ReplyDeletein a way, i agree with james. his journal was very thoughtful and his points were very clear
ReplyDeleteagreeing with everyone persuasive of gates parents should of told gates jr.
ReplyDeleteeven tho i didnt read the book i agree with monique she sounds like she know what shes talkin about
ReplyDeletemy journal is the total opposite of everyone else's journals
ReplyDeletei think that gates paraent did what was best for him. he needs to understand what is going on in the world he lives in. i feel that if they didnt do that then Gates would be shelterd and not understand. this showed gates that where ever he is at in his in his life he will still be known as lower then the white man. this will help him for future references.
ReplyDeleteI do think that Gate's parents should have used experiences like the one in "What's in a name"?, to educate him about the family's social status in the community. The reason I say this is because, if his parents would have used issues like the experience in whats in a name, Gate's may not have felt so hurt and confused. If his parents would have took the time to explain rather than dismiss the fact Gate's would have known that they really didn't have special privleges, but instead treated like every other black in those days and times. Gate's was left scared by the incident because he states "I never again looked Mr. Wilson in the eye".
ReplyDeleteI think they chose to simply dimiss the incidents as "one of those things" because it was basically the easy way out. To dismiss the incidents was so much eaiser than to have to deal with it. Gate's parents may have felt hurt and angry at the fact that they could be treated any kind of way and couldn't explain to their children how or why to that matter, that things was the way they were.
sweet smilie,
ReplyDeleteI have to dis-agree with that I think he should have been told and not left dumb and blind to the fact
To colby,
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you you are absoluty right right