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@acarrico13 I completely agree. I love how even when Michael finds a place that he feels welcome, he still remains true to himself and isn't afraid to stand out. Michael shows that individuals don't have to conform to be welcome within a group.

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I liked seeing what Michael and Jack's conversation consisted of versus what he imagined it to be. This shows that we truly do not live in an ideal world. The situation with Jack is hard for Michael, but I love how he is able to defend himself and find his true self. #XUEngl205

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@BielerKatie Even once a person feels as if they have a place, this can change so quickly. Each day people face different challenges that can disrupt the way they feel about themselves, leading to a constantly changing identity and the idea that one truly never fits in.

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@seibertm4 These dreams really highlighted just how alone Michael felt in the world. Michael has father-figures in his life, yet none of them truly are a Dad to him. These show how Michael constantly is fighting to belong and feel as if he is supported for who he is.

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I’ve always been curious and wanted to ask immigrants questions, but don’t want to be intrusive. How do you think it is best to go about this? #engl205

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Navigating the world as a young adult is hard enough, I couldn’t imagine trying to manage 2 conflicting identities. It’s great to see people being able to integrate their mixed cultures and find a place for themselves in the world.
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Claudia Rankine’s usage of the second person voice puts the reader into the experience of microagressions. This allows for a more personal connection with readers. I came to to have a better understanding of how simple, careless actions can be very harmful to others. #engl205

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We constantly feel the need to justify that we are not judging, that we are accepting and open. If we truly were so open, why would we even feel the need to justify ourselves? Our judgement is so deeply instilled into society that we cannot ignore it. #engl205

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We see so much evil in the world and are just told to forget it, to move on. We just move past and continue to make the same mistakes. Not everything is always okay, we can’t just pretend it is. #engl205

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In places that are supposed to be accepting, Mike still feels as if he doesn’t quite fit in. The Drag Society is full of a lot of variety, so hopefully Mike can find a place that welcomes him there. I admire Mike’s constant drive and persistence to find his place. #XUEngl205

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Michael in “The Black Flamingo” is so sure of himself in a world full of uncertainty. From childhood through aging, he knows and expresses exactly who he is. I hope that his personality does not get changed and beat down by the unaccepting world. #XUEngl205

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@acarrico13 I think this shows the woman works in an area without cultural diversity. So many individuals live this same wasy, causing them to completely lack perspective of others. It's important to familiarize onself with different cultures and learn to be understanding and accepting.

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@FBiffENGL205 The list of names is so long, yet it all seems to blur together. There are so many individuals wronged and we see it each day, but do nothing to change it and let the list continue to grow. Rather than letting the names blur together and be forgotten we need to change.

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@acarrico13 I also found this interesting. I think it was a great representation of how figuring yourself out takes time and personal growth. When we are young, its hard to accept yourself, but as you grow with age and experience you become more accepting.

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@BielerKatie @FBiffENGL205 To me, it seems like it would be hard for these parents and children to connect, as the child is growing up in a culture totally different than the one the parent was exposed to. I think that this likely can create tension and difficulty in creating a strong relationship.