"Taslima raises her cell phone as if it's some super-bionic zap gun that can make these guys disappear. But they don't disappear."
-Page 82
I found this quote interestesting for a number of reasons. I really think that Taslima is feeling really un-empowered. I think that she is used to getting her way because she is a strong (sometimes a little mule-ish) young woman. I think that she really wants a weapon a little tad bit stronger than a cell phone. I feel really bad for her in this situation because she is really trying to keep bad things from happening but she really wont get far with a cell phone. I also think that Nadira is really wishing that these weird Immigration Agent guys will leave as well, because she seems to get more and more nervous. Overall, this scene seems pretty awkward and uncomfortable for everyone, especially Taslima. O.o
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
AMNQ # 6
"Aisha and I can't stop laughing, and the sounds widen, making bright circles in the room."
-page 77
I found this sentence to be cheery and delightful, unlike most of the book. It seems like maybe the sisters are starting to agree as they go through this hard time in their lives. This sentence made me think of a water droplet spreading out in ripples of happiness. I really think these two girls needed something to cheer them up and keep them from being too depressed. Turns out, Taslima's funny story was the perfect thing! I loved this sentence best in chapter 9 because it was happy and really made the story have a more cheerful outlook. (*^_^*)
-page 77
I found this sentence to be cheery and delightful, unlike most of the book. It seems like maybe the sisters are starting to agree as they go through this hard time in their lives. This sentence made me think of a water droplet spreading out in ripples of happiness. I really think these two girls needed something to cheer them up and keep them from being too depressed. Turns out, Taslima's funny story was the perfect thing! I loved this sentence best in chapter 9 because it was happy and really made the story have a more cheerful outlook. (*^_^*)
AMNQ # 5 (Sorry it's late)
"We didn't know. The most important thing, Abba said, was not to stand out. Don't let them see you. But I think it hurt him, to hide so much."
-Page 58
I think that Nadira's whole family feels out of place when they first arrive in America. Like they are noones in a huge new place. Especially Abba since he is in charge of the family. I think he seems like a very proud person and doesn't like hiding but he knows it is for the best of his family. I think that it is best for some reasons and bad for some. It is good because they will have less of a chance of being arrested (oh well for that) and it's bad because it gives their family a pretty low self-esteem, especially for someone so sensitive, like Nadira. I also thought this quote was weird because most parents would want their kids to stand out and be themselves but here is Abba completely going against this. I found this quote was very interesting overall.
-Page 58
I think that Nadira's whole family feels out of place when they first arrive in America. Like they are noones in a huge new place. Especially Abba since he is in charge of the family. I think he seems like a very proud person and doesn't like hiding but he knows it is for the best of his family. I think that it is best for some reasons and bad for some. It is good because they will have less of a chance of being arrested (oh well for that) and it's bad because it gives their family a pretty low self-esteem, especially for someone so sensitive, like Nadira. I also thought this quote was weird because most parents would want their kids to stand out and be themselves but here is Abba completely going against this. I found this quote was very interesting overall.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Border Crossing: Some commentary from the movie, Wetback, and AMNQ
On the website for the movie, Wetback, it says that 3,000 people embark on this journey every day and less than 300 make it to their final destination.
"We pass a sign: LEAVING THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA."
-AMNQ, page 12
I wonder if some of the illegal immigrants aren't aware how dangerous their journey is? They make so many sacrifices and I can just imagine them getting to the U.S. which has one of the hardest borders to cross, and then being caught and sent back hundreds of miles home. That would really stink...majorly.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
AMNQ # 4
""What are you taking about Aisha? I whisper hotly. "You and your perfect little scores and your perfect little this and that? Who cares if your valedictorian? You're not going to college! You're not going anywhere!"
Aisha looks as though I socked her in the chest."
-Chapter 6, page 52
Wow! Nadira really stepped out of her shell there! I think it seemed like the emotions about her sister was building up till Aisha started talking about being valedictorian and then Nadira got really fed up and her tolerance was gone! I won't deny that it was a little harsh of her to say this, but after all of the BS Aisha gives her about her weight, I think that Aisha really deserved it! I also think that Nadira realized she hit something when Aisha acted as though she was "socked in the chest." I really think it was good that Nadira proved to Aisha that she can stand up for herself. What do you guys think? Was it really mean and awful of Nadira to insult Aisha? Or was it good, because she is sticking up for herself? Please write a response, I am interested to know what you guys thought...
Aisha looks as though I socked her in the chest."
-Chapter 6, page 52
Wow! Nadira really stepped out of her shell there! I think it seemed like the emotions about her sister was building up till Aisha started talking about being valedictorian and then Nadira got really fed up and her tolerance was gone! I won't deny that it was a little harsh of her to say this, but after all of the BS Aisha gives her about her weight, I think that Aisha really deserved it! I also think that Nadira realized she hit something when Aisha acted as though she was "socked in the chest." I really think it was good that Nadira proved to Aisha that she can stand up for herself. What do you guys think? Was it really mean and awful of Nadira to insult Aisha? Or was it good, because she is sticking up for herself? Please write a response, I am interested to know what you guys thought...
Addition to AMNQ post # 3
A quote from chapter 5 says that Tareq, one of the newest characters, looks like a tiger.
Here is an excerpt from the book:
Here is an excerpt from the book:
"Ma calls him Bagh'a, which means "tiger" in Bangla, because he's got this wide face with narrow eyes and a fearsome temper"
-Page 33, Chapter 5
Tigers have broad faces with wide stripes and slanting eyes. It says in the book, Tareq has a wide face with narrow eyes. In the quote, the narrator also says that Tareq has a fearsome temper. Tigers can be very unpredictable and become angry very fast, just like Tareq. They are also very territorial and solitary. I think that saying Tareq is like tiger is a great simile because they have so many similarities.
-Page 33, Chapter 5
Tigers have broad faces with wide stripes and slanting eyes. It says in the book, Tareq has a wide face with narrow eyes. In the quote, the narrator also says that Tareq has a fearsome temper. Tigers can be very unpredictable and become angry very fast, just like Tareq. They are also very territorial and solitary. I think that saying Tareq is like tiger is a great simile because they have so many similarities.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
AMNQ # 3
"Ma calls him Bagh'a, which means "tiger" in Bangla, because he's got this wide face with narrow eyes and a fearsome temper"
-Page 33, Chapter 5
If this book was a play, I can just imagine the words HERE ENTERS TAREQ really big on the page. He seems like a very fiery character that will come up later in the story. He seems like he is very proud and boisterous with his expensive boots and "souped up car with tinted windows and a major sound system." I think that Nadira is slightly in awe of him and his rebellious attitude because she doesn't seem like she has the guts to act like that. She may gain that later, but for now she is still pretty timid and Tareq is the complete opposite of her. Tareq seems like the type of character that the rest of Nadira's family would whisper about behind his back, like when they said there were rumours of him in a gang. I think that Tareq is an extremely interesting character and I can't wait for him to appear again.
-Page 33, Chapter 5
If this book was a play, I can just imagine the words HERE ENTERS TAREQ really big on the page. He seems like a very fiery character that will come up later in the story. He seems like he is very proud and boisterous with his expensive boots and "souped up car with tinted windows and a major sound system." I think that Nadira is slightly in awe of him and his rebellious attitude because she doesn't seem like she has the guts to act like that. She may gain that later, but for now she is still pretty timid and Tareq is the complete opposite of her. Tareq seems like the type of character that the rest of Nadira's family would whisper about behind his back, like when they said there were rumours of him in a gang. I think that Tareq is an extremely interesting character and I can't wait for him to appear again.
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