Escaping the Box
So far in class we have discussed the different ways in which people choose to identify themselves, and what aspects go into creating one's "identity." You have made your personal collages and have listened and read about various experiences that people have had coming to terms with their identity.
One metaphor that we have discussed is the idea of the box---- the forces and obstacles that stand in the way of a person truly being able to be him or herself in some way. What are the forces that keep people inside of their boxes? What forces push them to escape?
Think over the readings and discussions that we have had in class so far ("Theme for English B", "High Yellow White Trash", "Black, White, and Jewish", "Sylvia's Story", "Alone and All Together", and "Two Kinds") and think about the similarities and differences between each person's experience.
In your post, write 3-4 sentences about a connection that you have found between at least TWO of the experiences that we have discussed/read/listened to in class. What boxes do some of these people find themselves in? Are the forces keeping them in the box external or internal? Do you think they will be successful in escaping their boxes? In addition, you can also throw out relevant questions to which other students can respond.
*** Remember to use your first name and last initial when you sign your post. Also, if you choose to respond to what another classmate wrote, please do so in a respectful manner.
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