Tisya Shah

HHS’ 20

[Tisya Shah @ShahTisya]

Wallace says how “truly” caring creates “real freedom.” Both phrases are impossible, so we must live in the rat race. Although Wallace has a negative tone, he makes the point that we can improve our efforts to care even if we can’t obtain perfection #laylit20

[Tisya Shah @ShahTisya]

@litwithlayton I resonated with the fact that “nobody talks” about the boring parts of life. It’s easy to jump to the conclusion that some people live an exciting life; however, they get to choose what they portray+they may be internally struggling with something #laylit20

[Tisya Shah @ShahTisya]

In the poem, Larkin believes “Being brave Lets no one off the grave.” Similarly, Lew doesn’t care about the negative effects of euphio. He is focused on earning money to improve his life, b/c he believes his actions won’t affect him after death #laylit20

[Tisya Shah @ShahTisya]

Vonnegut writes about the cheering people (from the euphio), but shifts to the roaring wind. The wind represents how a force, or euphio, can come across people quickly so that they have no time to react. This contrast shows its terrible effects #laylit20

[Tisya Shah @ShahTisya]

Barzov constantly reminds Kelly of the of time he has left to move. With the added pressure, Kelly makes a wrong move+wants to take it back. This mirrors war; there’s no time to think, so mistakes are common. It shows the pain leaders face #laylit20

[Tisya Shah @ShahTisya]

@Nanditaa_K Kelly thought of the chessmen as a “cipher in a rigid mathematical proportion.” Similarly, countries put their overall well-being over their people’s well-being to win. Emotions are often lost because of this and Pi Ying wanted Kelly to see that #laylit20

[Tisya Shah @ShahTisya]

@layswaythebae The government believes birth control+suicide are ethical because they think those are the only two ways to decrease the population. The government is narrow minded and doesn’t want to change their laws b/c doing so will ruin the power dynamic #laylit20

[Tisya Shah @ShahTisya]

Colors are used to exemplify the divide in power. Nancy wears a white nightgown, representing her purity and virginity; Billy the Poet wears purple pajamas representing his power in the cabin. These details show the characters’ true identities #laylit20

[Tisya Shah @ShahTisya]

@litwithlayton Newt shows his masculinity by acting without thinking about the consequences. He says “he wasn’t counting on it (his relationship with Catharine).” He has a bold personality b/c possible consequences don’t affect how he lives his life #laylit20

[Tisya Shah @ShahTisya]

@litwithlayton “Long walk” refers the amount of time it will take Catharine to let go of Henry+love Newt. In the end, she’s with Newt but it’s unclear if that’s her final choice. However, the title, including forever, hints that she will always be indecisive #laylit20

[Tisya Shah @ShahTisya]

@litwithlayton People who have gone through something for too long lose sight of their own values. George says the birdshot “is a part” of him and doesn’t want to rebel. He doesn’t know of another kind of life and is mentally broken #laylit20

[Tisya Shah @ShahTisya]

@EniolaAramide6 I agree. In the 1st paragraph, “nobody” was repeated three times to emphasize equality; however, the General is able to shoot and command people. She demonstrates her authority and shows that true equality is impossible #laylit20

[Tisya Shah @ShahTisya]

@litwithlayton One’s age doesn’t ensure that he/she will make the proper decision. Although Adam was 18, he wasn’t emotionally stable to refuse the 2nd transfusion. Courts should take one’s mental state and maturity into consideration while making decisions #laylit20

[Tisya Shah @ShahTisya]

@EniolaAramide6 While the court should try their best to save kids, personal relations can’t occur. When Fiona took away her emotional connection, A took his life and Fiona now suffers a lifetime of guilt. Emotions complicate the law, showing it isn’t essential #laylit20

[Tisya Shah @ShahTisya]

@EniolaAramide6 @LKoncsol “They [F+J] kept away” any conversation abt their marriage as it “might have destroyed them.” McEwan couples them by saying “they” and later describes how their features are now similar. B/c of their mutual agreement, F won’t tell him abt the kiss #laylit20

[Tisya Shah @ShahTisya]

Gray Inn benchers “spent many evenings” listening to music to know “a bad note before it was played.” Fiona’s surroundings reflect her situation, b/c she senses harm in her relations with her husband+Adam, but can’t stop b/c she’s afraid of change #laylit20

[Tisya Shah @ShahTisya]

@litwithlayton Kids learn+adapt religion through their families. Like the tooth fairy, kids can lose faith in what their parents told him as they create their own beliefs. Everyone needs a tf, or beliefs, in order begin their individual growth #laylit20

[Tisya Shah @ShahTisya]

@litwithlayton Adam is confused on what he should do+believe. He thinks taking “a step back from the Witnesses” will require him to change direction to find content. He seeks Fiona’s affection because he thinks she is only one that can help him figure out his path #laylit20

[Tisya Shah @ShahTisya]

@leena_khashab @EschbachJackie They are happy their son is alive, and find content through blaming the “judge,” “godless system” and “‘world.’” The family believes the situation isn’t their fault. This shows that they subconsciously fear the judgement of god and their friends #laylit20

[Tisya Shah @ShahTisya]

@EniolaAramide6 She uses the excuse of needing more time to disregard that she needs to move on. She then explains her life by using negative words: abandoned, survive and half-life. This shows that she feels pity for herself+knows it’s bad, but fears change #laylit20