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The main theme of the short story “The Kind of Light That Shines on Texas” by Reginald McKnight, is that not everything is what it appears to be. This is shown through character development throughout the story. Through characters such as Clint and Marvin, these characters are perceived differently from who they are. In the case of Clint, he is seen as a rich city boy even though he’s Black, when in actuality he speaks formally and dresses well because his father serves as a sergeant in the military. However, with Marvin, he is seen as someone who doesn’t pay attention and goes about his day doing as he pleases. This thought is changed when he fights off Oakley for Clint. Both characters although different are both not who they appear to be, this relates to the picture in the fact that illusions are not what they seem and can often trick those who aren't open minded.

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When you realize theres only 4 Monday’s left of senior year.

Can't Teach an Old Dog New Tricks

Sometimes in life there are people who refuse to change or simply don’t understand that changes are happening around them. In the play Fences that character is Troy Maxson. Troy is an aged African American living in the Hills District, working as a garbage collector to make money for his family. Unfortunately, Troy didn’t believe the world had changed from when he was younger, he felt like America was segregated and that a black person wouldn't be able to make a living the way a white person would, this affected his son’s future. Troy felt as if the only way to succeed in life was to learn a trade and make a living doing it. Unlike his son, who wanted to go to college and play football. This caused division in their family and was ultimately an inconvenience to everyone. Similarly, in the play Clybourne Park, the character Karl Linder is another person stuck in his ways. When an African American family is about to move into a an all white neighborhood, he feels the need to try and prevent it. He feels that a black family moving in would be bad for the entire community and would make the property value decrease. Although he could not stop them, he moved to another neighborhood for the “good of his family”. He did not have a good view of African Americans and allowed the stereotypes to control his way of thinking. Both of these characters had a skewed view of the other race. This prevented both characters from having good relations with other characters. Through these two characters an audience has their eyes opened to a changed world that most people don't see.

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Kaaaaaarrrrrllllllll

Have you ever had that one friend who always butts in even when you tell them to leave? That’s Karl. All the other characters clearly want him to shut up and leave but he just can’t seem to understand that. It made me think a lot into his character. I wonder why he is like that. Maybe it was a result of his childhood. Maybe his parents didn’t really listen to him when he had something to say. Or maybe they never valued his opinion. So now he makes sure that his voice is heard even when it’s not wanted. What do you think?

Two-Faced Charade

Bev, the perfect 1950s housewife, or so it appears. The persona she puts on is that of someone who has their life put together. Unfortunately, that is not the case, Bev’s life is basically in shambles, with the suicide of her son, and the outbursts of her husband. Bev has a hard time handling the situations but does an alright job of faking it. This makes her appear to be a strong women but in reality, she’s very broken. Being able to put on a brave face is part of being an adult because life doesn’t stop. Although she’s very close to the end of her tolerance, she’s able to put on a show for her neighbors and her employee. Bev’s true character only shows through when she’s alone with Russ and that’s because there’s no one to judge her. Not all that glitters is gold.

As much as Cory says he no longer needs Troy, he doesn't realize that everything Troy has done, has made Cory the man he is. This song I feel truly connects the relationship they had. It seems as though it wasn't a good relationship but Troy knows he did everything to make Cory a good man. Troy's dream of having Cory turn out nothing like he was came true. Cory became a well respected military man, high up enough to be a corporal. An honor, especially for a black male in the 60s. People say how terrible Troy was but I believe he was a good man who made some mistakes. Everyone deserves a second chance.

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Daddy’s died mom’s cried

A strange man is in our yard

He’s Cory so hi?

I'm dead

When you've been playing Troy for like the whole play and now you're dead but it's better this way

Cheaters never prosper

The fact that up until this point Troy has stated how much he loves Rose and how she’s a great woman but has the audacity to cheat on her. I’m dumbfounded, Rose deserves so much more than Troy. Her mistreatment is something that happens to girls everyday without them realizing. I hope that in the following scenes Rose will stand up for herself and realize there’s more to life than what Troy has to offer her.

When you're reading Fences aloud in class and don't even know what you're reading

Degradation of Rose

Granted for its time period, woman were still seen as inferior to men. Now is this a good enough excuse for Troy and Bono to talk about women as if they exist to only pleasure them? In the first act, Troy makes a comment about how a woman's legs just get in the way, "Legs don't mean nothing. You don't do nothing but push them out of the way. But them hips cushion the ride!" This statement is beyond crude and shocking. As a woman to hear something like this would upset me.

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I'm supposed to write this paper by Friday like no thanks

The End?

The ending was only slightly confusing but still oddly satisfying. This book was not an easy read and I can't say it's on my recommended list. What I can say is that it's opened my eyes to a different lifestyle. Not one I'd like to live but being a middle class white kid you don't see much. I like what I've learned even if I don't like how I learned it.

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When your gunna have to write a final essay and this ending sucks.

Love is a stony road. We know that for sure. If it’s true that the higher feelings of devotion get lodged in the heart like people say, then we’d be home free. ~~~ This is Lipsha attempting to justify feeding his grandparents geese hearts. I feel as if this is something that describes the way Lipsha thinks. To think of an animal that mates for life as a form of love medicine, is something truly powerful to him. He has his gift, and the hearts are his tool. The naivety of his words really allow the reader to see a different, softer side of the book. Through all the affairs and the death and the outright crazy reservation life, there are still those like Lipsha who have faith in love and its abilities. Comparing love to a stony road is something he only knows by seeing Nector and Marie’s life, for he has not come to know love himself. Lipsha is just an innocent boy trying to change life with a little bit of love medicine.

Love Medicine (238

This song is all about trying to say sorry before it's too late. Unfortunately, it already is too late. Leading to drinking like a mad man and wandering streets shouting out her name. Finally realizing you're not happy without her. The same situation Gordie has found himself in. June and Gordie had a very close relationship up until their marriage, but after beating sand arguments and June's death, Gordie is left empty. The only thing he can fill himself with is alcohol, attempts to seem ok when broken and a false sense of his actual feelings. To regret the past and inability to foresee what will happen next, Gordie is left to be a sorrowful mad man.

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