My topic for my argumentative essay is number 6. This topic asks me to create a reasoned argument that demonstrates why slavery is dehumanizing experiece for both the slave and the slave master. I think this is going to be good because I read the text and I know what to do. My counter argument would be that I do not like the dehuminizing process per say and here are the reasons. I will say why it is good in one opinion and why its a bad thingin my eyes.
Mr. B you really do not give us much time, & the music was relaxing today(:
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
My Reaction To The Rest Of 10(:
After reading that Douglass wasn't getting whipped anymore because he stood up for himself I felt very hopeful. This action made Douglass want to be free even more. I mean you just beat up your master and his friend, you darn right id feel very happy and who wouldn't want to be free after this?
Holiday break? What is this I mean yeah I know holidays are fun but what is there to do on a holiday when your a slave. Ha I laughed because its like ohh I beat you and your ranked with the animals but i'm still giving you holiday break, then you get to come back so I can beat you. Yeahh good present right? Rev Hopkins is very mean and just a bad person but he sayd he's soooooooo religious. I think that Douglass wanting to start a Sabboth School knowing he might get in troublwe gave him a lot af courage. I mean if I were in that situation then I wouldn't do it. Like risk something that I may or may not get in trouble for. I do that now, if I know something bad is going to happen with this action then I dont do it. Its just common sense right there.
Oh the joy on my face when i read that he was able to work. That right there is a gift. Being a slave you get to experience all kinds of work, not really knowing what you want to be, and the fact that he was a ship builder only made it that much more fun. The reason I say this is because he was on a ship to get from a different slaveholder to the next so he knows quit a bit i would guess.
Coments:
1. I really liked the fact that he was able to work. It gave me alot of hope for Douglass.
2. It takes alot of strength and courage to be in the situation that Douglass was in for most of his life.
Questions:
1. Why would someone say thier religious but yet are so mean and hateful?
2. Do you think that any of the slaveholders could take what they were doing to the slaves?
Holiday break? What is this I mean yeah I know holidays are fun but what is there to do on a holiday when your a slave. Ha I laughed because its like ohh I beat you and your ranked with the animals but i'm still giving you holiday break, then you get to come back so I can beat you. Yeahh good present right? Rev Hopkins is very mean and just a bad person but he sayd he's soooooooo religious. I think that Douglass wanting to start a Sabboth School knowing he might get in troublwe gave him a lot af courage. I mean if I were in that situation then I wouldn't do it. Like risk something that I may or may not get in trouble for. I do that now, if I know something bad is going to happen with this action then I dont do it. Its just common sense right there.
Oh the joy on my face when i read that he was able to work. That right there is a gift. Being a slave you get to experience all kinds of work, not really knowing what you want to be, and the fact that he was a ship builder only made it that much more fun. The reason I say this is because he was on a ship to get from a different slaveholder to the next so he knows quit a bit i would guess.
Coments:
1. I really liked the fact that he was able to work. It gave me alot of hope for Douglass.
2. It takes alot of strength and courage to be in the situation that Douglass was in for most of his life.
Questions:
1. Why would someone say thier religious but yet are so mean and hateful?
2. Do you think that any of the slaveholders could take what they were doing to the slaves?
Monday, October 11, 2010
Eight, 9 & Ten(:
While I was reading this, I felt a lot of emotions. Mostly sadness & anger. I still am againnst slaves no matter what anyone says. I think its sad how many of Douglass' Masters or "friends" are dieing right before his eyes. He's losing quit a bit of people. I believe that (First paragraph, page 29) Douglass remembering where he was born is very important. I like that piecce of detail he decided to put in, because if i remember correctly most slaves didnt even remember the exact date of their birthday. I didnt know that Douglass knew he had other sibalings, I always thought he ws on his own because they never really talk about them untill chapter eight.
I think what part stood out to me the most out of everything was the fact that they were all ranked equel with the animals. To me yeah everyone should be treated equely but not in this way. I think every person is different and they need to embrace that but they cant if they are put in the same ranking as other animals. Pigs were children, cattle were women and men were horses. Its just sad to know how much our world has changed. When I believe nothing really should change THAT much. In a way im glad it did.
The fact that he went through so much and is still okay with every change, almost makes him a hero in my eyes. That was brutal, having to lose the one person who was ever truely kind to you in the whole time you were a slave. I look up to him and admire his strenght throughout his slave"hood".
Im not sure what my opinion on Mr. Covey is other than he was a ver mean man. He gave Douglass a severe whipping? Wow thats not very nice right? I dont like blood and making a man bleed because of the whipping, in our world would be abuse and there are fines and possibly jail time. I think its kinda cool Mr Covey prays.
Questions&Comments:
1. If his grandma was free why didnt she leave?
2. Would you rather be a slave or a Master?
I like how he was strong throughout all the people who died.
I believe that if Douglass were here today that i would have many questions.
Then again im not sure if i would want to know.
This reading got me a little confused; not gunna lie(:
Mr. B will you please help me?
I think what part stood out to me the most out of everything was the fact that they were all ranked equel with the animals. To me yeah everyone should be treated equely but not in this way. I think every person is different and they need to embrace that but they cant if they are put in the same ranking as other animals. Pigs were children, cattle were women and men were horses. Its just sad to know how much our world has changed. When I believe nothing really should change THAT much. In a way im glad it did.
The fact that he went through so much and is still okay with every change, almost makes him a hero in my eyes. That was brutal, having to lose the one person who was ever truely kind to you in the whole time you were a slave. I look up to him and admire his strenght throughout his slave"hood".
Im not sure what my opinion on Mr. Covey is other than he was a ver mean man. He gave Douglass a severe whipping? Wow thats not very nice right? I dont like blood and making a man bleed because of the whipping, in our world would be abuse and there are fines and possibly jail time. I think its kinda cool Mr Covey prays.
Questions&Comments:
1. If his grandma was free why didnt she leave?
2. Would you rather be a slave or a Master?
I like how he was strong throughout all the people who died.
I believe that if Douglass were here today that i would have many questions.
Then again im not sure if i would want to know.
This reading got me a little confused; not gunna lie(:
Mr. B will you please help me?
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Questions&Comments Yooooo! hahah (5,6.7)
Why Hello class,
My partner is Katelyn Job!(:
Chapter 5
Katelyn's Question; Wht would Colones Lloyd send Douglass to Bailtamore if he knew it was such a great place full of oppertunities for him?
Her Comment; I enjoyed how hopefull this chapter was.
My Question; Why did the Colonel not give Douglass so much work? If he was able to work. . .
My Comment; I tohught it was sad how he was joyfull to leave the plantation.
Chapter 6
Katelyn's Question; If Douglass' mistress seemed to be such a genuinely kind woman, why do you think she changed in to such a meam person, instead of just discontinuing her teaching?
Her comment; I find it very interesting that Alas started teaching Douglass although he did not ask for it. In a way, she sparked a very important interst in his life that was very useful to him.
My Question;
My Comment; I tohught it was cool how he still got taught and kept reading after even his white master told him not to.
Chapter 7
Katelyn's Question; If the mistress was suspicious of Douglass reading, why do you think she still laft him alone at times? Do you think its possible that she knew and didn't stop it?
Her comment; Frederick Douglass was a very clever man.
My partner is Katelyn Job!(:
Chapter 5
Katelyn's Question; Wht would Colones Lloyd send Douglass to Bailtamore if he knew it was such a great place full of oppertunities for him?
Her Comment; I enjoyed how hopefull this chapter was.
My Question; Why did the Colonel not give Douglass so much work? If he was able to work. . .
My Comment; I tohught it was sad how he was joyfull to leave the plantation.
Chapter 6
Katelyn's Question; If Douglass' mistress seemed to be such a genuinely kind woman, why do you think she changed in to such a meam person, instead of just discontinuing her teaching?
Her comment; I find it very interesting that Alas started teaching Douglass although he did not ask for it. In a way, she sparked a very important interst in his life that was very useful to him.
My Question;
My Comment; I tohught it was cool how he still got taught and kept reading after even his white master told him not to.
Chapter 7
Katelyn's Question; If the mistress was suspicious of Douglass reading, why do you think she still laft him alone at times? Do you think its possible that she knew and didn't stop it?
Her comment; Frederick Douglass was a very clever man.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
My Reaction to 5,6 & 7(:
Chapter 5
I think its cool (page 21, first paragraph) how the Master Daniel lloyd treats him kinda nice. I took it as the Master sometimes sticks up for him and doesnt let the others to impose on him. Then it was like just the opposite because he wips him which isnt very nice. I dont think anyone should ever get wiped. I think its funny how then later they share cakes together. I know hes not bipolar but I believe the Master and Douglass have a relationship where he favors him more. I hate how he was naked for most the time because he didint have clothes or socks to wear. Thats crazy to me. I would feel soooooooo weird if I had to walk around 8 thousand people. To me clothes are essential. You absoultly need them, look at our world today. We have the no shoes, no shirt, no servie policy. Back then it was normal to be naked. I think id be ten times worse if you were self concious. I also think its sad that when he left the Colonel Lloyds platation he left with joy. To me I would want to stay in one place for a really long time and not have to worry about leaving and trying to fit in with those people that are there. Or adjust to what THAT master want from me. I respect that when he left it felt joy because probably leaving somewhere ment they were going to a better place, and I guess that was hopfull. He calls this departure the most interesting events of his life. (page 23 paragraph 3) I think what stood out most to me in this whole chapter was when he said (page 23 last paragraph), " I prefer to be true to mysel." To me its good thats hes thinking that and haveing a good attitude about the whole situation.
Chapter 6
He met a very kind woman and he was happy that there really was someone that could treat him good when he met her. There he learned the ABC's. (page 24 paragraph 3) I though in this paragraph was very men because the man of the house was saying sude things that i dont want to post. Basically saying it was unlawfull that slaves should read. Mr. Auld was saying that he is to obey his master and if he learns to read and write then he(douglass) really isnt a slave anymore because he's smarter than all the other slaves. Which in a way is true butt he could only make a better life for himself and I think thats a very good thing.
Chapter 7
He went to Master Hugh's fa,ily and he was there for seven years. He now knew how to read and write. He started reading a book in which he read whenever he could. To me this is just saying what the book is about and him realting this to the book. To be honest I cant even concentrate because ive been doing this for song long and my head hurts. This last chapter was hard for me to understand.
I think its cool (page 21, first paragraph) how the Master Daniel lloyd treats him kinda nice. I took it as the Master sometimes sticks up for him and doesnt let the others to impose on him. Then it was like just the opposite because he wips him which isnt very nice. I dont think anyone should ever get wiped. I think its funny how then later they share cakes together. I know hes not bipolar but I believe the Master and Douglass have a relationship where he favors him more. I hate how he was naked for most the time because he didint have clothes or socks to wear. Thats crazy to me. I would feel soooooooo weird if I had to walk around 8 thousand people. To me clothes are essential. You absoultly need them, look at our world today. We have the no shoes, no shirt, no servie policy. Back then it was normal to be naked. I think id be ten times worse if you were self concious. I also think its sad that when he left the Colonel Lloyds platation he left with joy. To me I would want to stay in one place for a really long time and not have to worry about leaving and trying to fit in with those people that are there. Or adjust to what THAT master want from me. I respect that when he left it felt joy because probably leaving somewhere ment they were going to a better place, and I guess that was hopfull. He calls this departure the most interesting events of his life. (page 23 paragraph 3) I think what stood out most to me in this whole chapter was when he said (page 23 last paragraph), " I prefer to be true to mysel." To me its good thats hes thinking that and haveing a good attitude about the whole situation.
Chapter 6
He met a very kind woman and he was happy that there really was someone that could treat him good when he met her. There he learned the ABC's. (page 24 paragraph 3) I though in this paragraph was very men because the man of the house was saying sude things that i dont want to post. Basically saying it was unlawfull that slaves should read. Mr. Auld was saying that he is to obey his master and if he learns to read and write then he(douglass) really isnt a slave anymore because he's smarter than all the other slaves. Which in a way is true butt he could only make a better life for himself and I think thats a very good thing.
Chapter 7
He went to Master Hugh's fa,ily and he was there for seven years. He now knew how to read and write. He started reading a book in which he read whenever he could. To me this is just saying what the book is about and him realting this to the book. To be honest I cant even concentrate because ive been doing this for song long and my head hurts. This last chapter was hard for me to understand.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Amistad Reaction Blog
Well as far as slaves go, I still am not for them. I think talking bad about someone is horrible so haveing slaves is just like I cant even put it into words how bad this is. I honestly waned to cry, ive seen alot in my life and delt with alot butt I dont thnk anything has ever been as bad as what I just saw.
Would I jump off the ship? Good question. After seeing that mother fall off, purposly with her baby it was very sad. Im not sure what I would do in that situation. To me that was giving up. If im going to die and I know that then id rather go out with a bang. I would do everything in my power to either try to help even if I get no where. It was just an eye opener to me. I read the assingment for Boyds class and I thought that was bad, now I have an actual visual of what it was like. In a way im glad I saw that and I would like to see the actual movie. Not because i'm a sick person but because it helps me understand what is was really like.
If I had a baby while being on board, I am not sure what i would do. My life is a story butt haveing another life to take care of is another story as well. Its just really sad. And I thought being an adult was horrible, now a baby is even worse. They didnt even get to experience life to its fullest, its just sad. Now I really wont complain about my life because it could be so mch worse.
Would I jump off the ship? Good question. After seeing that mother fall off, purposly with her baby it was very sad. Im not sure what I would do in that situation. To me that was giving up. If im going to die and I know that then id rather go out with a bang. I would do everything in my power to either try to help even if I get no where. It was just an eye opener to me. I read the assingment for Boyds class and I thought that was bad, now I have an actual visual of what it was like. In a way im glad I saw that and I would like to see the actual movie. Not because i'm a sick person but because it helps me understand what is was really like.
If I had a baby while being on board, I am not sure what i would do. My life is a story butt haveing another life to take care of is another story as well. Its just really sad. And I thought being an adult was horrible, now a baby is even worse. They didnt even get to experience life to its fullest, its just sad. Now I really wont complain about my life because it could be so mch worse.
Monday, October 4, 2010
My reaction to 2, 3, and 4.
My reaction after reading chapters 2,3, and 4 were very shocked. The colonel llyod kep three to four hundred slaves on his home plantation, to have that many slaves it must have been big. Either that or it was small and made them suffer even more. I think its a bit outrageous that they get a monthly allowence of food and clothes for the year. In my opinion if i want a slave then i better treat them right. And the food could probably fill a family of four for a day, let alone a month. The clothing for the year couldnt go over seven dollars? Thats crasy, some of my shirts arent even seven dollars, thats like a buttom now a days. What gets worse is the childrens allowence. If they couldnt work then sometimes they would go naked untill the next allowence day? What iff it was like really cold and they had to wear clothes or if they were allergic to the sun.
I love my bed and to hear that slaves didnt even have a bed unless a blanket could be considered one was very sad. I have like 10 blankets, plus my confurter, plus my actual bed. Part of not having a bed was because they had no time to sleep. They would be too busy dgetting ready for the next day or trying to finish their chores. If the slaves didnt hear the sound of the horn to get up then they would get beat with a hickory stick and heavy cowskin.
All the medical operations were preformed in the country village.
Chapter 3
The colonel had all kinds of stratagems of how to keep the slaves out of the garden. It was filled with all kinds of fruit and if the slaves only get a monthly allowence of food obviously their gunna want to eat whatever food they find, thats what i would do. I think that if each leader or master has three or four hundread slaves then thats crazy and whats even worse is the masters led them to believe that they were the best not anyone else. So to me in a way its like setting them up to hate each other when they shouldnt.
Chapter 4
I think that even as the slaves are geting their monthly allowence of food and clothing that as they are going to the place they are singing. To me its very cool because you could be in the worst situation and still they are singing away as if its nothing. It was not even to rythm or tune. That to me was still keepin faith that things were gunna get better. Slaves sing most when hey are unhappy. and i kinda am the same wayt when im sad or hurting i sing and somehow it makes me feel better.
This is very sad. i dont even like slaves, because i feel like we shouldnt have them, its like treating someone like their nothing when they really are something. I understnad this so much more and i feel as if thats why im more interested in it and i want to keep reading it to find out more things about what happend in this time period.
I love my bed and to hear that slaves didnt even have a bed unless a blanket could be considered one was very sad. I have like 10 blankets, plus my confurter, plus my actual bed. Part of not having a bed was because they had no time to sleep. They would be too busy dgetting ready for the next day or trying to finish their chores. If the slaves didnt hear the sound of the horn to get up then they would get beat with a hickory stick and heavy cowskin.
All the medical operations were preformed in the country village.
Chapter 3
The colonel had all kinds of stratagems of how to keep the slaves out of the garden. It was filled with all kinds of fruit and if the slaves only get a monthly allowence of food obviously their gunna want to eat whatever food they find, thats what i would do. I think that if each leader or master has three or four hundread slaves then thats crazy and whats even worse is the masters led them to believe that they were the best not anyone else. So to me in a way its like setting them up to hate each other when they shouldnt.
Chapter 4
I think that even as the slaves are geting their monthly allowence of food and clothing that as they are going to the place they are singing. To me its very cool because you could be in the worst situation and still they are singing away as if its nothing. It was not even to rythm or tune. That to me was still keepin faith that things were gunna get better. Slaves sing most when hey are unhappy. and i kinda am the same wayt when im sad or hurting i sing and somehow it makes me feel better.
This is very sad. i dont even like slaves, because i feel like we shouldnt have them, its like treating someone like their nothing when they really are something. I understnad this so much more and i feel as if thats why im more interested in it and i want to keep reading it to find out more things about what happend in this time period.
My opinion on pages 1-12
In the first chapter I felt like I understood this so much better than te previous things we had to read. Frederick Douglas was an extrodinary man. To me when somone tells me to do something all the time it gets annoying. Could that be some sort or slavery? Doing something you dont want to do. . . Also when he was saying how some, if not all slaves dont even known when thier birthday is. Thats reay sad. My birthday is my favorit because its ll about me, and a day that can be expressed. If someone did remamber his/her birthday i wonder what would happen if they celebrated it r even if they celebrated it. It was weird that he didnt really have parents. I love my parensts so it would really suck if i didnt have any. His mom was never there and his dad could possibly have been his master. Im interested to see whats going to happen. The beginning was very cool how someone wrote him a letter an then it started his narative.
Homecoming wasnt that fun. It was like a couples dance. Everyone had a date. The music was good and everyone looked pretty. I started reading a book called Your Best Life Now by Joel Olsten. Its very inspirationalbook, and i reccamend it to anyone who needs some advice or inspiration. Even tho i havent read it all, the parts i have read are very very good.
-Breanna Lozoya
Homecoming wasnt that fun. It was like a couples dance. Everyone had a date. The music was good and everyone looked pretty. I started reading a book called Your Best Life Now by Joel Olsten. Its very inspirationalbook, and i reccamend it to anyone who needs some advice or inspiration. Even tho i havent read it all, the parts i have read are very very good.
-Breanna Lozoya
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