The prejudice of others; the prejudice in you....

Hello everyone! I really enjoyed reading your last posts.

Before we dive into the next response, there are some things that you should remember:
1. You're not texting me. PLEASE write using correct English.
2. Proofread, proofread, proofread!!!! I can't remind you enough. Keep in mind that the Internet is a public forum; you don't want others (like your family) to read your post and be horrified by how you choose to spell and use grammar.
3. Answer with some thought in mind. Although all who responded had great things to say, some of the responses were very skeletal- give them some MEAT!

Okay- I want you to think about PREJUDICE. Whenever someone hears the word prejudice, the first type that usually comes to mind is racial prejudice. Keep in mind that prejudice can come in many ways, towards a whole host of things....

How much does prejudice exist in our society? Does it still exist in this land of the free, home of the brave? Think of some wise words from your classmates' last posts:

"I think denial is more prevalent than ever."- Sandra

"People force themselves not to think that something can't happen, but after awhile, it can."-Rashunda

"I think this is because it is much easier for us to accept what we can handle, rather than choose to believe something that would completely overwhelm us."- Liana

"I think denial is more prevalent than ever because people tell themselves that everything is okay so that they won't stress themselves out thinking about the truth." - Yemika

Keeping these comments in mind, answer the following:

1. Where do you find prejudice in the world around you? Think about family conversations, jokes you have shared with friends, the lyrics of popular songs, and the social cliques at school. What are three examples of prejudice that you may have hardly noticed before?

2. What are some ways you tolerate prejudiced attitudes in others?

3. List at least four groups that have been the target of prejudice in our society. Next to each group's name, state your honest attitudes toward them. Now list a minimum of three contributions to American society that each of these groups has made.

4. What are some prejudiced attitudes you would like to change in yourself?

5. How and when do prejudiced attitudes turn into prejudiced actions and/or violence? What can you do to keep yourself from crossing that line?

Your answers will be judged on how well you express yourself, so think before you respond.

I look forward to reading your responses.

Sometimes I feel discriminated against, but it does not make me angry. It merely astonishes me. How can they deny themselves the pleasure of my company? It's beyond me. -Zora Neale Hurston

Reflections on Elie Wiesel's Night

Hello all! Welcome to our blogging pages.



I hope that you enjoy reading Night. I know it starts slow, but give it time.



Please respond to the questions I have posted for you by the appropriate due date. Be sure to follow the guidelines I have set for you, work as a team, and most importantly, if you are unsure about something, ASK! Ignorance truly is not bliss.



I look forward to reading your responses.



"The future depends on what we do in the present." - Mahatma Gandhi


Question #1: How does Elie characterize himself in Night? What does young Elie tell us about the town, community, and home that defined his childhood? How would you describe his storytelling tone?

Question #2: Moshe the Beadle comes back with a remarkable story about the mass extermination of the Jews. Everyone chooses to ignore him. Would you have chosen to believe him, or would you have chosen to think his stories too atrocious for belief? Why? Has modern journalism solved the problem of complacency, or is denial more prevalent than ever?