In Scene 4, Troy talks about his past, his responsibilities, and the choices he has made in life. Have you ever had to choose between something you wanted to do and something you needed to do? What influenced your decision, and were you satisfied with your choice?

Response :I have had to choose between hanging out with my friends and going to work. Even though I wanted to spend time with my friends, I knew I needed to work because I had responsibilities and wanted to save money. My responsibilities influenced my decision, and I was satisfied with my choice because I knew I was doing what I needed to do.

Summary :In class, we read and discussed Scene 4 of Fences and talked about Troy’s past, responsibilities, and choices.

Reflection :I learned that sometimes we have to choose our responsibilities over the things we want to do. This scene showed me that our choices can have an impact on our lives.

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Prompt: In “Girl” by Jamaica Kincaid, the mother provides her daughter with numerous expectations about how a girl should behave. Reflect on a specific gender expectation within your culture that has been challenging for you to navigate. Then describe one clear example of this expectation and explain why it has been difficult for you. Keep your response concise, vivid, and focused on your personal experience.

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response: I think parents should love and take care of their children, but they should also try to like them and have a good relationship with them. Loving someone means caring about them and wanting what is best for them, while liking someone means enjoying being around them and getting along with them. I agree that parents have a responsibility to provide for their children, but I don’t fully agree with Troy because children also need emotional support and to feel loved. A parent can provide food, a home, and other things, but having a good relationship with their child is important too. summary: We continued reading fence Reflection: I learned that loving someone and liking someone are different, and that being a good parent is about more than just providing for your children.

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