Post #3 The debatable title about "The Book of Negroes"

I think "The Book of Negroes" is a great title for this book and though some people burnt this cover just to show the dissatisfaction against this title and some countries changed the book's name in their country. First of all, the author of this book is Lawrence Hill. He is half black. This is nothing you can do about a black guy calling people who have the same color skin as him "Negroes". It would be offensive if you are white or asian and you call them negroes . Secondly, I believe that the reason why Lawrence Hill set this title is not to make the book attractive for the readers. Conversely, it draws the attention to racism, which should not but still exist in this world. The title reflects the truth in the world. People know racism is illegal but it happens every day. At last, if you read the book, you will know theme of this book is positive. It is more about fight for freedom. Some countries' censorship changed the name of this book. It is wise for them to consider that it might raise the racial problems in their countries and tell the public they did well to deal with these problems.  For the people burnt these covers, they did right thing, too. What they did seems directly and personally attack the author. In fact, they were against the racism. I do not want to change the name unless the racism disappear from this world entirely. If I have to make up a new name for this book, I think "a bloody, black free dream in 18th century" is suitable.

Post #2 Quick write: Which essay did you like best?

Tues.Oct 1

Quick Write:
Which essay did you like best?
Make sure to explain/support your answer

• In the Trenches
• The Suitcase Lady
• 51-Percent Minority

There is no doubt that " In the Trenches" is my favorite essay. There are three reasons for it. First of all, the style of writing makes me interested in the essay. The author used a lot of rhetorical devices. The way he used the these devices have shocked me. For example, " I taste salty liquid on my lips"(Harrison 112). He tasted blood actually. But he used simile, compared blood with the salty liquid, making it like slow motion in the film and giving readers a shocking mentally. Secondly, the schedule is dramatic. The author gave flashback when he was in danger. It is smooth for the someone who is close to death to think of home, as some famous directors did in the movies. It created the picture for readers to imagine. What's more, the theme that the essay expresses is very positive. It convey the war's cruelty and soldier's homesickness to the readers. It is a perfect antiwar article.