Allison LaRoy

This is for English 551!

[Allison LaRoy @AllisonLaRoy551]

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[Allison LaRoy @AllisonLaRoy551]

This island has created new social structures (and ones that make a lot more sense) where roggas aren't outcasts. That's how they've survived so long. Everyone on the mainland could have this security, too, if it wasn't for the empire. #ENGL551

[Allison LaRoy @AllisonLaRoy551]

The very existence of this island is countering the colonial narrative. Maybe that's another reason why they've been ignored? If the empire admits they exist, they admit that there are ways of surviving other than the way the empire claims. #ENGL551

[Allison LaRoy @AllisonLaRoy551]

What do you think this means? I think giving them a use name implies that they are a part of the society, rather than outcasts, but it also reduces their value to labor. Then again, that was already happening with the Fulcrum. What else could it mean? #ENGL551

[Allison LaRoy @AllisonLaRoy551]

@lexi_raikes Definitely true! It points out which groups are the first to go during a season, like the Strongbacks. They're a constant reminder! #ENGL551

[Allison LaRoy @AllisonLaRoy551]

Why do you guys think the Fulcrum Orogenes are named after rocks? Personally I think it's another way to dehumanize them and emphasize that their purpose and value is just as laborers. #ENGL551

[Allison LaRoy @AllisonLaRoy551]

@RachelH34532781
I totally agree. "You are she, she is you" totally applies here. #ENGL551

[Rachel Hunt @RachelH34532781]

I think this might be the first novel I've read thats partly in second person point of view. I thought I'd dislike it, but it actually allows for me to feel the emotions and understand their actions a lot more. Its a pretty powerful tool #engl551

[Allison LaRoy @AllisonLaRoy551]

Such an interesting point!! #ENGL551

[Lexi Raikes @lexi_raikes]

I find the naming system in this novel the most interesting element ever! When doing some research, I stumbled upon the concept of nominative determinism, which is the idea that people gravitate towards careers that fit their names. This system takes away that choice. #engl551

[Lexi Raikes @lexi_raikes]

@AllisonLaRoy551 What an interesting thought, Allison. It seems like the naming system in this novel seeks to bind and affiliate people. In some instances, it is effective in uniting some groups. It also effectively “others” people and ensures they cannot escape their role. #ENGL551

[Allison LaRoy @AllisonLaRoy551]

Fun poll! #ENGL551

[Nichole Mosgrove @MosgroveNichole]

So, which character are you identifying with the most and why? I am a mother, so for me, the answer is Essun. #Engl551

[Cassidy Clayton @Cassidy7788]

So the Sanzed are the imperialists who spread their features across genetic generations, and their features are deemed most acceptable and beautiful. Given the history in ch. 6, could Misalem represent slave revolts or other imperial usurper movements? #ENGL551

[Allison LaRoy @AllisonLaRoy551]

@Cassidy7788 Oh my gosh, I tweeted about this too! But I didn't pick up on your point about Misalem, which I think makes total sense! #ENGL551

[Anna @Anna_banana_753]

Week 11 #ENGL551

[Allison LaRoy @AllisonLaRoy551]

@Anna_banana_753 Yes, I totally agree! I think it was all about keeping that dominant narrative. #ENGL551

[Nichole Mosgrove @MosgroveNichole]

Global Health and Climate Change Awareness for the Generations to come https://t.co/0RNvaBQeVM via @YouTube #Engl551

[Allison LaRoy @AllisonLaRoy551]

@Cassidy7788 Cassidy I love this lol

[Allison LaRoy @AllisonLaRoy551]

Schaffa is so interesting because the reader first sees him through Damaya's eyes and learns to trust him (at least by comparison). So his later abuse is that much more disturbing and we see why the argument of "I hurt you because I love you" is so convincing to Damaya. #ENGL551

[Allison LaRoy @AllisonLaRoy551]

"If his ancestors include any Sanzeds, they're far back, and they gave him nothing of their physical superiority" (71). Imperialism creates "scientific" justification for their superiority, and it's so ingrained in her perception of herself and others. #ENGL551

[Allison LaRoy @AllisonLaRoy551]

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[Allison LaRoy @AllisonLaRoy551]

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