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To add, the book is an enlightening glimpse into the world of one who is developing further understanding of what brings them happiness in life regardless of “societal norms”. I hope one could find comfort in Michael’s story as they might be experiencing a similar path #XUENGL205

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Michael made a stance in the LGBTQ+ community as he set his own standards for what makes him happy as an individual. This decision screams confidence and development in his ways. I wonder if Michael’s life decision has inspired others to do so with similar confidence? #XUEngl205

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@acarrico13 This section of the book was such a moving part. Michael took a stance in what he wants for his life and did not go the direct path much take as being a drag queen. He set standards for himself to have a life of happiness that fulfills him as a person #XUENGL205

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Michael’s letter to Rowan was a true testament of his bravery. Their resilience is remarkable as they open up their feelings in writing to someone they are interested in. The letter was a movement of strength & confidence #XUEngl205

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@seibertm4 I had a very similar thought with this portion of the book. They poems are a great parallel to the start of his college journey #XUENGL205

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In “The Black Flamingo”, Michael claims, “I am the fairy finding my own magic.” This mentality portrays the strength and fortitude they have to forgo their life of uncertainties and take every challenge that comes up in life. #XUEngl205

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@205eng I think this defying characteristic is so crucial to Michael. He is shown to be a strong-willed & kindhearted individual who is trying to navigate the world at his own approach. #XUENGL205

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In part VI, the way she describes the event of hurricane Katrina almost makes the reader feel like they are looking through a lenses as they read. This concept is so engaging as a reader who has not person experience of what the text is describing. #XUENGL205

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@emmadistefano20 I really liked this analogy of the concept of how words work in the human language. It’s a way I’ve never thought before, but is a great way to think deeply into the overall process of words working as a release. #XUENGL205

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@Michael32931529 I had a very similar reaction. This made me think how I would have reacted if this happened to myself. This is another example through her writing how harmful a comment can be towards another person. I believe this is one of Claudia’s messages she’s trying to express #XUENGL205

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In the fifth section, I was enlightened by the way she describes how “word work as a release”. We express our words emotionally through our body language. I wonder if she is portraying this to make us wonder what communication would be like without body language?#XUEngl205

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@alexapmitchell I completely agree with this statement. I think she used powerful examples to get the message across the the reader as how one might feel receiving a hurtful comment about their race, religion, or ethnicity. #ENGL205

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Words are powerful and can alter ones attitude with one simple comment, good or bad.Claudia Rankine uses realistic examples to compare the feeling of how degrading comments affect one… wonder if she’s ever experienced it and uses this book to express it?#XUEngl205

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To add on, I understand that parents have reasons for their decisions, however this one really made me think. With certain exposure, their kids could find out what they’ve been holding in. What if it backfires on the parents? #XUENGL205

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These essays were so interesting to compare to one another. I was truly fascinated with the concept of the parents shielding their experiences from them. It makes me wonder if they really thought they could withhold their life experiences from their kids forever? #XUEngl205

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@FBiffENGL205 I had similar thoughts with this realization of Randall Park’s upbringing. Parents have their own choices, but this one in particular made me wonder how much he was sheltered from particular life experiences. #XUENGL205

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@avdreypeterman I had a similar thought. It makes the show more in-depth with the storyline when creators “behind the scenes” are giving personal experience and well-educated opinions based on something they’ve personally witness or experienced in that particular lifestyle#XUEngl205

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@BielerKatie This is such an interesting comment. I agree with your statement fully. To branch off this observation I would add that most members of society feel a type of pressure to fit into society in an Americanized form. #XUEngl205