Reading Response Exemplar:
I think Robert
Frost’s poem Nothing Gold Can Stay compares
nature to life.
Everything
in nature is ephemeral, that is, short-lived and fleeting.
At first it’s new, fresh, green, ready to
grow and ripen. With the passing of time
it will wither, age, and die.
So too, is
the “golden” youth and innocence of these boys – it will pass. I feel the poem is encouraging them to
appreciate this special time of their lives and plan for a promising, positive
future.
Instead,
they face social division, stereotyping, and labelling as Greaser or
Social. They are consumed with
protecting themselves with violent turf wars which have resulted in senseless
murder.
I don’t
think this is what the typical adolescent should be dealing with. They should be focused on learning and
developing into a responsible, mature adult that makes a valuable contribution
to society.
Ponyboy
gives me the impression that he has much potential because he is sensitive,
thoughtful, and overall “good” – not the typical gang member. He has the potential of becoming “golden”
like his mom.
I think Johnny, Dallas,
and the Socials have reached a point of no return and have destroyed their
youth and innocence.
- creative writing: protagonist/antagonist voice due tomorrow end of day
- reading response outsiders due tomorrow end of day
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