I’m happy to report that I received the most texts last night — 20 — since the beginning of the unit. But the bad news is that David, who was undefeated, forgot to do his text! The only undefeated people now are Antonio, Nathaly, Stephanie, and Pauline. (Yes, three of the four are Isero Advisees!)
What does Edna think of her pigeon-house? What were the disadvantages and advantages? What does Mr. P think?
Nate: Edna thinks of the house as a place that she enjoys. The disadvantage is that it is small like a house for pigeons and advantages are that it is her place of peace. Mr P accepted the place. The home also gave her a bit of peace by allowing her to understand the meaning of life.
Rashada: I think Edna finds the pigeon house a place where she can be free from Mr.P. She feels like she is free when she’s there and that she can do as she pleases with Robert.
Pauline: Edna thinks that her pigeon-house is amazing and it pleases her. She is fond of her house and it seems as though that is the only thing that keeps her happy. A disadvantage is that she wants to be like the pigeon, free. Something new is awakening inside her that could affect her family and her relationship with her husband.
Nathaly: Edna is pleased with her house. Even though her house is small she is able to find strength and expand spiritually. Mr. p disproves of her moving into the pigeon house.
When Mr. P gets his wife’s letter about the house, what is his attitude? What does he do, and why?
Steph: Mr. P’s attitude about the house is that he is sad that his wife wants to leave the house. After he receives that letter, he begged Edna to reconsider. But he remembers about how Edna’s “whimisical” and lets Edna have her way.
Wendy: When Mr. P gets his wife’s letter about the house, he got angry but not because his wife was leaving him but because he was afraid that his reputation and position in society was going to be damaged. As a consequence, what he decided to do was to remodel the house where they lived so that people could think that is why Edna left. He wants to maintain his good reputation. This clearly demonstrates that Mr. P does not love Edna and all he cares about is a good title and what people think about him.
Sarai: When Edna wrote to her husband about abandoning her home he wrote back dissaproving with her decision. She gave him explinations and he was still not accepting 10:19 PM
Sarai Silvestre: When Edna wrote to her husband about abandoning her home he wrote back dissaproving with her decision. She gave him explanations and he was still not accepting it. He told her to think about what other people would say about her leaving. Since Edna is like a trophy to him he doesn’t want people to know that she is leaving him. He was also thinking about his financial integrity.
When Edna goes to visit her children, what is her reaction? Why do you think she reacts that way?
Mercedes: When Edna visits her children she is happy & thinks about them a lot after the visit. I think she feels this way because she finally has time to herself which is allowing her to grow. Edna is becoming grateful for others around her since she is starting to become happy & free.
Monae: To me it seemed like she was distant from her kids and I think deep down she felt bad that she was lusting away her time thinking it was love and she felt in denial about not really being a mother.
Leo: She hugs them tight. I think the reason is that she is unconsciously concern about her children’s future. Those children could be the last big road block that hinder Edna from seeking freedom. Also I think she feels a little bit guilt to her children because she was not taking good care of them and not being good mother that fits social expectation.
Marco: She is happy to see her children because she hasn’t seen them in a long time. They catch up with what they haven’t experienced together yet.
What does Madame Ratignolle tell Edna? Do you agree with her? Explain.
Dezmond: Madame Ratignolle tells Edna that she’s been acting like a child. Yes I absolutely agree with her because Edna is rash. She does whatever she wants as long as it benefits her.
Chris: Madame ratignolle tells Edna that she has a lonely lifestyle where she is disconnected from others. She also says that alcee’s intentions could ruin her name. In my opinion, she is right because Edna is tempted by other men. This pushes her into a place where she is very alone, due to her inner conflicts of being independent and free.
When Edna asks Robert to stay for dinner, what’s his COMPLEX reaction? And why do you think he reacts that way?
Brenda: Robert hesitated on eating dinner with Edna because he made an excuse about having to see his mother. He had been avoiding her, especially being alone with her. He’s in love with her, but she’s married. Once he saw her sad face, he couldnt bare to see her like that and stayed for dinner.
Carmen: He rejects Edna to come into her house which makes her extremely sad yet later he feels bad and comes in. I think he reacts this way because he is no longer interested, he liked Edna at grand isle not the Edna from New Orleans. He does not truly know that Edna.
Antonio: Robert at first doesnt want to stay but then he sees edna’s pitiful reaction and he is compelled to stay out of concern.
What does Robert think of Arobin, and how do you know?
Kevin: I believe Robert thinks Arobin is a prick and is jealous of him. Robert does not like Arobin because he thinks he is taking Edna. I KNOW because I think so and I read.
Esteffany: Robert is jealous of Arobin, he dislikes the man. He believes that Edna has true feelings for him and he cannot take such thing. He knows that he is charming and all but does not want to see Edna fall in love with him.
Ellie: Robert thinks that Arobin is important to Edna. In their conversation in chapter XXXIII Robert discovers a picture of Arobin and becomes jealous. I know this because Robert questions why she still holds on to it and he asks why she never told him about Arobin. At the end he flings Arobin’s picture to the side, indicating that the picture bothered him especially because it was in her possession.
JC: He thinks Edna is basically “cheating” on him with Arobin and he thinks that because of the photo of Arobin that he finds.
I have some bad news, APers.
I am very proud to announce that Nathaly is the winner of Essay of the Week. Nathaly is on a roll! After winning G of the Week for our last essay, she’s continuing to step things up on her writing. I’m truly proud of her. Please read her essay for sophistication of language, excellent choice of evidence, and solid analysis. Feel free to leave comments.
