NAME:Noemi DATE:10/24 TITLE:Bone TIME:2HOURS AUTHOR:Fae NG PAGES:105-150 TOTAL PAGES THIS WEEK:45 START FINISH

The chapters that I read this week were mostly about how Leila dealt with the death of her sister. She talked about how it felt for everyone in China Tow to be talking about it. I think it was especially hard to have everyone talking about it because Ona killed herself, and people probably thought badly of their family. Leila didn’t really care too much that people talked about it, she cared when people talked to her about it.

Old friends, boyfriends and even enemies stopped to try and talk with Leila. They all wanted to know why she jumped. Leila avoided them all; I think she felt they were all trying to make themselves feel good by pitying the family.

Leila doesn’t like attention she doesn’t like pity. I think her mom and sister, Nina do. They care a lot more about what other people think.  But during the morning of Ona, no one really cared about anything except holding on to her.

NAME: Noemi Delgado DATE:10/16/10 TITLE:Bone TIME:2HOURS AUTHOR:Fae NG PAGES 65-105 TOTAL PAGES THIS WEEK40

After the death of Ona, everyone in the family had a different way of dealing with it.  Leila tried to focus on her relationship with Mason. Nina tried to move away from the sadness, by going to New York. Mah was just sad all the time. Leon was the only one who was able to live sad and happy at the same time. Leon had the best way of dealing with it, because he found a way to accept the fact that she was gone and still have some peace. Everyone else had to forget about her to feel peaceful.

            Leon is a very spontaneous character; no one ever knows where he is or what he is doing. He always has a new project he is working on, with a line of unfinished projects behind it.  He reminds me of Lennie from Of Mice & Men, because he has a sweet heart but he is always disappointing people and getting into trouble. Leon is very wise although, most people look at him like an idiot.

            Mah always pities herself saying, “I have one daughter dead and one in New York.”  I think this makes Leila feel unappreciated. She spends most of her time helping her parents, yet her mom only thinks about her other two daughters. While Mah and Nina were in Hong Kong, Nina felt like there was weight lifted off of her. I think she felt this way because Leon doesn’t want her help even though he needs it, but Mah doesn’t really need her help she just wants it. Nina got to focus on Mason and just occasionally check in on Leon. Spending time with Mason is what really gets her mind off Ona and their other family problems.

NAME: Noemi Delgado DATE: 10/8 TITLE: Bone TIME: 2 hrs. AUTHOR: Fae Myenne NG PAGES 1-65 TOTAL PAGES THIS WEEK: 65

     The author of this book from the point of view of second generation Chinese American woman named Laila. I can relate to her in some ways because my dad immigrated to the U.S. as a young adult, I get to share another culture  & speak another language. I don't relate to Leila in many ways because my dad speaks English well & he doesn't rely on me to help him in this society unlike her parents. Her Mah & her step dad Leon are constantly needing her help to translate for them & help them with paper work. Leila is always worrying about her parent because they have a hard time getting along in American society.
     Leila is the oldest of three sisters, the youngest Nina moved to New York and Ona committed suicide. Ona is a big part of the book even though she is not present, her death is the caused many of the character's problems. Each family member blames them self except Nina, who blames the family. Nina tries to get away from all the guilt and obligations of the family, while Leila is being tied down by her familial duties. For example, when Leila visits Nina in New York, she convinces her to marry her long time boy friend at City Hall, instead of having a big banquette held by her mother. "Look, you've always been on stand by for them. Waiting and doing things there way," Nina said this because she wants to encourage her sister to do thing for herself instead of always pleasing her parents.
     I think Nina is right in many ways, they have to be their own person & make their own decisions. I also know where Leila is coming from because I wouldn't be able to just leave my parents helpless. If I were Leila I would get married in city hall, but I would also let my mom throw a little family banquette for me. She does need to realize that celebrating her happiness is what makes her Mah happy.

IR Book

Title: Bone
Author: Fae Myenne Ng

M&M POST 5

1. What do the rabbits symbolize in the story?

I think the rabbits symbolize safety and comfort for Lennie. Maybe petting their soft fur reminds him of the piece of velvet his aunt Clara gave to him. The rabbits are sort of like a prize for him whenever he is doing something bad he is worried he wont get to tend the rabbits. Lennie is like a little boy he needs something to remind him not to get in trouble. He feels good when he is petting soft things and he is a caring guy so thats why he is so into rabbits.

2. Choose a character in the novel (other than Curley's wife) and discuss what they represent. Use details about the character to support your answer.

Crook is an old man of color. No one cares too much for him.Everyone on the farm treats him as if he is less of a human then they are, just because of his color. He talks to Lennie, and tells him how lonely he is. Even tough he acts mad at everyone for coming in his room you can tell he likes the company.

3. Describe your reactions to Lennie killing Curley's wife. What do you think will happen to Lennie now?

I was shocked when Lennie killed Curley's wife. He must feel like a monster because everything he touches gets hurt. I feel so bad for Lennie he had no idea how bad he was hurting her. I think Curley is going to hurt him, or even kill him! I don't think George will want to travel with Lennie anymore, he is  to much to handle.

4. Discuss Curley's wife and what she represents in the novel.

Curley's wife was a broken dream. She wanted to become a movie star but instead she ended up married yet lonely. She didn't like her husband, but he was the only person she was allowed to talk to. Finally she started talking to Lennie, she opened up to him. But Lennie accidentally killed her.

 

Journal Entry - Curly's Perspective

Dear diary,

    Today I got in a fight with that big old Lennie. Me and Slim was arguing, him telling me to watch my wife talking about her as if she is a dog I needed to keep on a leash. It didn't bug me much I knew he was just jealous, but when I looked over and saw that giant bastard laughing at me I decided to teach him a lesson! So I leaned over slashed him across the face. He was bleeding everywhere, I kept going at him but the idiot wouldn't make a move. I could hear George yelling at Lennie, telling him to defend himself. He just stood there confused, not knowing what to do. Finally as I was getting ready to take a hit he reaches out and grabs my fist. His huge powerful hand swallowed mine and crushed it, I could feel every bone in my hand breaking. I looked up at him pleading for mercy, but he just stood there with a scared look on his face. Everyone surrounded Lennie making him let go, finally he did. I fell to the ground, my hand was in an excruciating amount of pain. George was trying to defend Lennie, saying it wasn't his fault. Then he says to me, "if you don't tell anyone what Lennie did, I wont tell anyone how Lennie crushed you." I said yes to this deal, I don't want anyone finding out because it would kill my reputation.

Journal Entry - Lennie's Perspective

Dear diary,
  
    Today we got to our new job! I had to remind myself not to speak, even when I was being asked lots of questions. The boss was suspicious of George because he kept answering for me, but I knew that if I answered I would look like a fool. The boss was awright, candy said one year for christmas he bought a bottle of whiskey for the workers. Candy is a nice fellow, seems to know a lot about everyone's personal life.
    We was just standing there talking to candy, and in walked this tiny young man; Curly was his name, the boss's son. He was quite a pugnacious fellow, trying to act all tough. I could tell by his imperious way of talking to me that, he wanted to make me mad, but I wasn't quite sure why. After he left George told me not to speak to him not even to get close to him, because it would start a whole lot of trouble.
    Later we met Curly's wife, a pretty young lady she gave you a nice warm feeling inside... no wonder Curly is so damn full of himself.  George spoke to her so brusquely, as if he wanted nothing to do with her. After we left George got mad at me for looking at the woman, he spoke about her so derogatorily as if she is a virus or something. I don't understand George sometimes but I always listen to him, cause if not I get myself into loads of trouble.

of Mice and Men Post 2

1. George takes care of Lennie like an older brother. Sometimes he gets mad and blames Lennie for all of his problems, but it is clear that he truly cares for Lennie. He is always looking after him and sometimes he feels like life would be much easier without Lennie. We know he does care about Lennie because he aways feels guilty after getting mad at him. I think without Lennie George would get lonely even though he  is a lot of work.

2.George always tells Lennie that one day they will put all of their "jacks" together and buy their own little farm with chickens, and they will make rich creamy milk. He tells him that they will even have soft rabbits for Lennie to tend. I think Lennie loves hearing this story so much because he wants to believe they have a good future. He wants to know they wont always be moving from place to place looking for work. I think this dream would be hard to accomplish, but it is possible as long as they don't give up.

3. When george tells Lennie his story, he says that migrant workers who travel from farm to farm are the loneliest people in the world. This is because they don't have a home, they are always moving so they don't have any permanent relationships. George and Lennie aren't like this. They have each other to rely on. They have someone who cares about them, they have someone to experience things with, someone   they know will be in their future.

The Strange Incident of the Dog in the Night

  The Strange Incident of the Dog in the Night is a realistic fiction book I read over summer. It is from the point of view of a 15 year old autistic boy name Christopher. It shows the relationship between him and his single father. I found this book interesting because it tells the way he thinks and how he faces his fears. This is a very touching book that I recommend for people who like reading about people's inspiring personal stories.

Pre-reading

1. We have friends because we need someone to be with otherwise we will get lonely. Friends are important to have because they help you and give you advice. Friends help you feel more comfortable. Also you can rely on your friends. They are people you trust, so that you can express your feelings to them.   People need friends to have someone to cheer them up when they are sad.

2.A good friend is someone who listens to you and cares how you are feeling. A good friend wont judge you. They are trustworthy and loyal. A good friend is honest and open about how they  feel. A good friend knows how to make you laugh.

3. I dream of going to a good college. I want to go to a good college so I can get a good job more easily and so I can have a more educated look on things. To do so I have to do well in high school. If I don't this dream wont be possible. So, I have to do my best in high school in order to succeed.