Mikayla O’Neill

Shindle Period 2

[Mikayla O’Neill @oneillm03]

Was anyone else expecting Josh Green to get his revenge on Captain McBane for killing his father? I had a feeling that McBane’s death would come, but I was completely shocked when Josh died at the same time! These two characters are most definitely doubles in this novel. #TMOT35

[Mikayla O’Neill @oneillm03]

The amount of trouble Dr. Miller goes through in order to find his family is absolutely amazing. Not only is he put more at risk because he is African American, but the scene in front of him is causing complete terror in his mind. He really is a brave soul of this novel. #TMOT34

[Mikayla O’Neill @oneillm03]

On page 186, there is a sentence about Dr. Miller having recurring nightmares of the things he saw that day while trying to find his family. It is almost as if he has PTSD, except he has not been in war, although the scene outside looks like one from a battlefield. #TMOT33

[Mikayla O’Neill @oneillm03]

At the bottom of pg 180, a sentence reads about how the whites are good Christian people, yet they are causing so much destruction for everyone. This quote really stuck with me being that he wasn’t only showing stereotypes of African Americans, but of whites as well. #TMOT32

[Mikayla O’Neill @oneillm03]

I believe that the dream Olivia had about Dodie sinking in the water is foreshadowing his death in the remainder of the book. He may not die in this way, but in another morbid way. Also, I wonder if the talk of this child’s birthmark really does symbolize bad luck. #TMOT31

[Mikayla O’Neill @oneillm03]

When Dodie started crying, this seemed to be a warning to Olivia not to look at the papers. Sometimes, I feel there is something about the child that seems supernatural. It appears that every time something bad will come from an action, he steps in as a warning sign. #TMOT30

[Mikayla O’Neill @oneillm03]

Stigma (noun): a mark of disgrace or infamy; a stain or reproach, as on one’s reputation. “...while among her own people illegitimacy would involve but little stigma,” (Chesnutt 169). #TMOT30

[Mikayla O’Neill @oneillm03]

Why are Belmont, Carteret, and McBane making plans to kick certain African Americans out of the town, when the Africans Americans are holding up their weapons? I feel by doing this, they will cause more problems in the town which might eventually cause riots. #TMOT29

[Mikayla O’Neill @oneillm03]

#TMOT25

[Mikayla O’Neill @oneillm03]

#TMOT24 At this point in the novel, I believe Sandy committed the crime based on the way he reacted when Mr. Delamare asked him where he got the gold from. Since he could not give a direct answer and told Mr. Delamare to let whatever happens happen, I think Sandy is the suspect.

[Mikayla O’Neill @oneillm03]

The way in which Mr. Delamare stood up for Sandy was very admirable. When he heard the news, Mr. Delamare thought to be with Sandy to see if he could get him out of his punishment for what he supposedly did. This shows how all servants were not treated terribly. #TMOT23

[Mikayla O’Neill @oneillm03]

On page 130, Mr. Delamare uses the word “detestable” derived from the French word “deteste”. In French, this word means “to hate”. “A fine old woman,-she had some detestable traits, and I was always afraid she wanted to marry me...” (Chesnutt 130). #TMOT23

[Mikayla O’Neill @oneillm03]

#TMOT22

[Mikayla O’Neill @oneillm03]

Dastardly (adjective): cowardly; meanly base; sneaking; “You negroes are standing in our own light when you try to protect such dastardly scoundrels as this Campbell, who is an enemy of society and not fit to live.” (Chesnutt 126).

[Mikayla O’Neill @oneillm03]

#TMOT21

[Mikayla O’Neill @oneillm03]

Does anyone think it strange that McBane was quick to accuse and sentence Sandy for the crime he apparently did? There was no exact evidence that led to Sandy, yet McBane was still harsh when thinking of a punishment for him. I wonder if McBane had anything to do with the crime?

[Mikayla O’Neill @oneillm03]

The fact that most of the African Americans in the surrounding area of the murder went into “hibernation” is absurd. Even though it is possible that none of them committed the crime, they feel they have to hide away from the consequences of lynching. How unfair! #TMOT20

[Mikayla O’Neill @oneillm03]

Another double is shown in chapter 19: Sandy and Sandy??? Do you think this is really a ghost of Sandy, or do you think this is someone who is posing as him for a beneficial purpose? If so, what could the reason behind this be? #TMOT19

[Mikayla O’Neill @oneillm03]

In chapter 18, when the text explicitly stated that Sandy agreed to have “a single drink” with Josh Green, do you believe this was said in such a way as to emphasize how drunk Sandy got, or was it to serve another purpose? #TMOT18

[Mikayla O’Neill @oneillm03]

Reticent (adjective): disposed to be silent or not to speak freely; reserved. “She has once owned considerable property, but was reticent about her affairs, and told no one how much she was worth...” (81). #TMOT14