Week 3 Posts (still going to do the first two...)

Vocab
trolley (51)- to convey or go by
lynched (39)- been put to death via hanging
intergrated (35)- to bring together or incorporate (parts) into a whole.
Appeals
Factual- "The summer of 1947 was one of eager anticipation for black people across the country. Jackie Robinson and Larry Doby, two black players from all-black Negro Leagues, had finally been accepted into major-leage baseball (35)." Can be proven by FACT.
Emotional- "We need more smart Negro boys," he said. "We don't need tough Negro boys (58)." This statement can leave readers angered or upset.
Qoute- "I firmly believed that God saw everything and duly noted all transgressions, big and small. It was never my intention to do wrong, and so generally I thought I was in good stead with the Almighty. But as spring rolled around last year, I found myself barely hanging on to that side of the ledger." This is significant because it shows how as Walter grew up he became further away from his faith, and confused more.
So far the book has been PRETTY TIGHT. I still enjoy hearing stories of Walter's brush-ups with 'Crazy Johhny,' the shellshocked war vet. Right now it would seem that the entire book is all his childhood, in fact, I'm pretty convinced it is. The way he writes makes a perfect image in your head. For example....
"What's wrong with you, boy?" My father's voice again, deeper, more resolute.
"My legs hurt," I said.
"Take your pants down."
Right there at the dinner table. I had changed pants and now undid my belt and gingerly let the changed pants down. My mother gasped when she saw my legs-a mass of bruises, swelling, and dried blood.
"What happened to you?"
After reading this I had the clear thought of the adolscent Walter presenting his beat-up legs in front of the entire family. Descriptions like this make it easy to read.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=LRvEsonVXWA