tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post3336336206359978293..comments2024-03-19T18:51:58.496-05:00Comments on Cultural Front: Haley Reading (Group B) -- American Spy, Chapters 21 – 24H. Rambsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16862209871277442972noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-25369368088217118982020-12-02T14:24:37.974-06:002020-12-02T14:24:37.974-06:00I think a very important scene from this area was ...I think a very important scene from this area was Marie’s talk on the phone with her father. Feeling overwhelmed, she reached out to her father and gained much more information about her sister Helene. Clearly throughout the story Marie has been battling with guilt from her sister’s death, everything she does today is in memory of Helene. Finding out this new information was major for her and her thoughts on her family, especially her father. Even when she is emotional, she remembers where she is and how important everything she does is. At the end she tells her father to get his phone fixed because she is in fear Ross is listening in. It is an everyday struggle Marie faces trying to divide her family life and her work life. <br /><br />Vanessa Hovey 12/2/20Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-21888615142757087482020-11-30T14:56:40.443-06:002020-11-30T14:56:40.443-06:00The scene that surprised me the most was from chap...The scene that surprised me the most was from chapter 3. I was startled to see Marie going to Thomas as intel similar to what her snitches would do. This climatic point is to, i can infer, point out what allowing yourself to feel or be in love can do to your reputation as a spy. Similar to her sister according to her own ideology at the time, she went against her values and practices risking it all for someone she loved and cared about. <br /><br /> -Victoria RichardsonAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02314549046125449962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-15686021457749246942020-11-30T11:27:12.163-06:002020-11-30T11:27:12.163-06:00I think Slader had a part in Helene’s death or may...I think Slader had a part in Helene’s death or maybe the accident was not an accident at all. It seems that Slater and Ross are truly not good people and having been using Marie and her family for their own purposes.<br /><br />Breann Walton 11/29/20Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-65065052105196901012020-11-23T10:20:57.720-06:002020-11-23T10:20:57.720-06:00The chapter that stood out the most to me was 24. ...The chapter that stood out the most to me was 24. It was only three pages long, very short and to the point but it was a huge plot point. Marie killed Slater and yet this chapter was extremely short.<br />Marie went about getting ready for the murder as calm as ever. The book mentioned a moment of calming down her heart rate but besides that she was extremely calm and the chapter overall seems anticlimactic. -Deja LaneDeja L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02859155599589801767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-42246482323210418372020-11-23T10:17:06.972-06:002020-11-23T10:17:06.972-06:00When Marie killed Slater I was shocked. I did not...When Marie killed Slater I was shocked. I did not think she had it in her. I guess I understand how Marie feels and why she ended up killing him. it was her family member that died and he was there when she did. This event of course stood out the most to me.<br /><br />Damaiya Lasenby 11/23/20 <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-69950444898700719942020-11-18T08:47:45.746-06:002020-11-18T08:47:45.746-06:00The scene that stood out to me in these chapters o...The scene that stood out to me in these chapters occurred in chapter 22, when Marie found out that Slater was in the car with Helene. The entire car ride, Marie was on edge just from being there with Slater, whom she obviously cannot trust. This fact alone makes it very suspicious that he just so happened to be with Helene when she died. What further stood out to me was the conversation that Marie had with her dad after being with Slater. Right before Helene's death, she was being distant with the people who were closest to, and Slater was the cause. Hearing this information only made me more suspicious of Slater and his actions.<br /><br />Mackenzie Cohoon 11/18/20<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-83843665008568585362020-11-18T01:08:15.544-06:002020-11-18T01:08:15.544-06:00The scene I highlighted was Slater revealing that ...The scene I highlighted was Slater revealing that he was present with Helen at the time of the accident. It just astounded me about how little Marie knew about her death and how much would soon be unvealed to her, as well as how it comes to light that Marie's family was and is being manipulated.<br /><br />Ilysa WalkerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-20650286194427184492020-11-17T09:09:13.813-06:002020-11-17T09:09:13.813-06:00Daeja J Daniels said...
So far what stood out to ...Daeja J Daniels said... <br />So far what stood out to me the most was when Marie informed Thomas that there was a plan to kill him. This was a very interesting and stood out to me because of his reaction as well as the fact that she told him. This was some news that I expected him to react to differently than he did. <br />November 16, 2020 at 5:23 PM Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-43593254335636978472020-11-17T09:03:20.804-06:002020-11-17T09:03:20.804-06:00There are multiple scenes that stand out for me. O...There are multiple scenes that stand out for me. One scene that stood out to me was when Slater reveled that he was there when her sister died. I did not expect it. Then the phone call with her further increased my curiosity because she did not remember Slater being hurt at the funeral for him to have been in the car accident as well. Also, the fact that her dad pointed out that he seemed to be preventing her from seeing family and friends. The final one that stood out to me was the fact that she switched sides. I kind of figured she would but I wasn’t sure exactly how. <br /><br /><br />-Jayla Pierce 11/16/20<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-53926537286083883272020-11-16T22:56:02.557-06:002020-11-16T22:56:02.557-06:00What stood out to me the most was Nicole being thr...What stood out to me the most was Nicole being threatening to Marie about Daniel. I wasn’t too surprised in the end when she was sleeping with him. Dan acting like Marie and him are friends was also interesting. I thought it was weird how close and personal he was being toward her.<br /><br />Helene didn’t seem like a woman that could be controlled in a relationship. Marie presented her as a strong and independent woman so I don’t see why she would be mad that Marie didn’t like him. I’m interested to see what really happened during the accident. Nyla W.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-13453954550099662172020-11-16T21:31:18.589-06:002020-11-16T21:31:18.589-06:00The scene when Marie killed Slater stood out the m...The scene when Marie killed Slater stood out the most to me. Even though I saw it coming, I still though it was one of the most powerful scenes in the book so far. It shows you the dedication and loyalty she has to her family and those that are closest to her. Also, I liked the car ride Marie had with Helens father. It was nice to hear another perspective on the story. <br /><br />-Carah F. Carah F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13543751762519341879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-42651469738722166372020-11-16T13:42:23.701-06:002020-11-16T13:42:23.701-06:00The scene that stood out the most to me in chapter...The scene that stood out the most to me in chapter twenty-one through twenty-four is when Marie kills Slater in chapter twenty-four. It was shocking to me because it was the first time that I felt I saw Marie taking a large step or action against something she believed to be wrong. It showed how protective she is because she did it for Thomas. <br />Fatima BashirAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-21277555390233472322020-11-16T10:36:30.332-06:002020-11-16T10:36:30.332-06:00It is hard to pick just one scene that really stan...It is hard to pick just one scene that really stands out. The first one that felt unsettling is when Slater is driving Marie to essentially the middle of nowhere and explains how he was with Helene in the car when she died. His explanation felt very suspicious to me and I think there's more to it. This feeling is reinforced in a later scene when Marie is on the phone with her father. Pop explains that he went after Helene and found she was being practically controlled by Slater. That is certainly not sitting right with me. Finally, the last scene that has stuck with me is when Marie killed Slater. I knew it was coming but also didn't think Marie had it in her. <br /><br />- Alayna M. Alayna M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-77239116288043789902020-11-16T10:08:01.731-06:002020-11-16T10:08:01.731-06:00One aspect of the reading that stood out to me occ...One aspect of the reading that stood out to me occurred in chapter 23, when Slater was plotting to kill Thomas. When Marie learned of this, she immediately went to go warn Thomas. The scene especially stood out to me as Thomas acted like it was not a big deal that his life was being threatened. I felt for Marie as she basically put her own life on the line to try and help to save Thomas. This chapter seemed to be very emotional for Marie as this decision to tell Thomas had a strong emotional toll upon her. <br /><br />Gabrielle Wimes gabbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07087991653320848888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-62671924040901700022020-11-16T08:29:48.701-06:002020-11-16T08:29:48.701-06:00The scene that stood out to me the most was when T...The scene that stood out to me the most was when Thomas went back to the house with Marie, despite knowing she was a spy. I was also surprised to find out that Thomas knew that Marie had been sent to kill him. And he said that he’d rather it be silently than by a firing squad. It makes me wonder about the true extent to which his feelings for Marie go. They’ve finally slept together, but how much is Thomas holding back? -Breanna J 11/15/20<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-4928395910316519192020-11-16T08:22:45.836-06:002020-11-16T08:22:45.836-06:00In chapter 24 the scene that stood out to me was w...In chapter 24 the scene that stood out to me was when she was in the woods going to handle what she had planned out, but I also noticed once she heard the voices from the kids and quickly put the gun away it was something in her that made her think as to why does she have this weapon out anyway. From the beginning Of the chapter I felt like Marie was being very hesitant, by the constant creeping and second guessing it really did seem that way being even shooting the gun. <br /><br />Courteona Combs 11/15/20<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-78050431096897744152020-11-16T08:21:26.120-06:002020-11-16T08:21:26.120-06:00The scene that stood out to me the most from chapt...The scene that stood out to me the most from chapter 21-24 was when Marie killed Slater. I knew that he had some type of karma coming his way for everything he'd done so far in the book. But it was still interesting to see that Marie ended up being the one to facilitate that karma. I was proud of her and a little worried at the same time. <br /><br />Chaianna Curry 11/13/20Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-64218547322318747322020-11-15T23:57:25.301-06:002020-11-15T23:57:25.301-06:00The fact that Mary put her life at risk, knowing a...The fact that Mary put her life at risk, knowing all she has to live for and that she still has to be there for her kids, in order to warn thomas just further highlights her character. I was glad she put an end to slander as I’m still suspicious about his involvement with Mary’s sisters death, but I’m scared by the repercussions Mary might face from this decision.Raillane Kamdemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04162394731662406505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-57912036473249449532020-11-15T18:51:56.613-06:002020-11-15T18:51:56.613-06:00Chapter 24 was very interesting and suspenseful to...Chapter 24 was very interesting and suspenseful to me. Marie killing Slater felt like a very big moment as she took action against something that she did not morally support. I wasn’t sure that Marie would be able to successfully kill him as this is not like her but she gathered the strength for her sister and Thomas. I’m interested to see if Slater‘s death will have consequences that fall back on Marie.Cynthia Martinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-72852199815915919872020-11-15T18:23:44.316-06:002020-11-15T18:23:44.316-06:00I think the most prominent scene to me, from the c...I think the most prominent scene to me, from the chapters of twenty-one to twenty-four, had to be in chapter 24, when Marie finally worked up the strength to kill Slater. Morally, it was initially unlike Marie to do something like this. Therefore, to me, this is when the novel, and Marie's character, and even her life takes a pivotal shift to me. I feel like her finally being able to kill him is symbolic and represents so many different things, her gaining her own individual power back and gaining control over herself, her feeling like she protected Thomas, and even gaining closure of how things ended with her and her sister. I think Marie killing Slater, will lead to so many significant changes for Marie, and her being able to do it was probably motivated by her feeling of regret of possibly not being able to protect her sister from him when she could’ve. I’m looking forward to really seeing how this occurrence will change Marie and affect her going forward.Keaira C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03375096158678224892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-10356616004997259082020-11-15T12:21:20.096-06:002020-11-15T12:21:20.096-06:00In chapter 23 p.250
"I don't see how he ...In chapter 23 p.250<br /><br />"I don't see how he can betray you for the sake of greed"<br />"it's not just about greed, it's about ideology"<br />"For ideas? that's even worse"<br />"I don't agree. Blaise is a soldier and a soldier without ideology is a criminal".<br /><br />This conversation mesmerized me. It is a powerful statement that applies not only in this novel, but also in our daily lives, not only on soldiers, but on us as well. A lawyer without ideology/principles is a criminal, a accountant, a social worker or a financial advisor without ideology are all criminals. <br /><br />I could not agree more with this extrait.<br /><br />-Geonel M.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-52196767323712058222020-11-14T18:47:31.530-06:002020-11-14T18:47:31.530-06:00Alexis H.
Chapter 23, when Marie was going through...Alexis H.<br />Chapter 23, when Marie was going through how Ross was manipulating her stood out the most to me. Marie finally started to do some self assessment and finding answers to one of the biggest things that kept her up, who she was. She saw that because she was lost people took advantage of her, which is something that was compared to what the Women at the shelter went through. It was a moment of self realization for Marie, yet she still made decisions based on impulse. She tried to be careful in everything she did, but it was obvious that she was always on edge.Alexis H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16198482400034044924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-44122249729260645182020-11-14T01:41:22.299-06:002020-11-14T01:41:22.299-06:00The scene that stood out to me happened in chapter...The scene that stood out to me happened in chapter 24 when Marie ended up killing Slater. This stood out to me because, although I know her to be a very strong woman, I did not think she had the guts to kill him. Just from reading each chapter, it did not seem like she would do something like that because of the way her character was portrayed. Samontriona P.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-21394597200804468212020-11-13T23:24:18.380-06:002020-11-13T23:24:18.380-06:00The scene that stood out to me the most was when M...The scene that stood out to me the most was when Marie shot and killed Slater in chapter 24. I was a little surprised that she went through with such an act because I consider Marie to be one to walk away from certain situations that take her out of character. But, considering his corrosive behavior from her sister's death to him constantly mistreating Marie, I am not that shocked that she went through with it because she was probably fed up and tired of his distasteful character. <br /><br />Nijay S Nijay Spellmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-34669733304953816532020-11-13T22:05:05.534-06:002020-11-13T22:05:05.534-06:00The scene that stood out to me the most was when M...The scene that stood out to me the most was when Marie's father described how before Helene's accident, she was being very distant towards her family and it seemed that Slater was manipulating her into being distant. I thought this scene put things into perspective of just how long Slater and Ross have been manipulating Marie and her family in order to use them for some personal gain. Alliyah M.noreply@blogger.com