tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post5172926352123307330..comments2024-03-19T18:51:58.496-05:00Comments on Cultural Front: Haley Scholars (Group A1) Rion Amilcar Scott's “The Electric Joy of Service” H. Rambsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16862209871277442972noreply@blogger.comBlogger163125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-11606350604926169962021-12-10T12:05:34.185-06:002021-12-10T12:05:34.185-06:00Tyler B.:
I found it interesting regarding the sy...Tyler B.:<br /><br />I found it interesting regarding the symbolism between the robot and enslaved African Americans. It seemed to me that they were comparing the slaves to the robot as a robot would be used to pertain to various tasks as African Americans did for Whites in the 20th century. It was also interesting as they portrayed the robot to have emotion.Erin Myersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-32217521915299891472021-12-10T10:11:19.580-06:002021-12-10T10:11:19.580-06:00Mikayla F.:
The two black mothers arguing and tal...Mikayla F.:<br /><br />The two black mothers arguing and talking down each other's daughters is what stood out to me the most. Lucinda's approach was harsher, and she could have sent a better email to start the conversation off. Especially with both of their daughters being black in a predominately white school. Knowing that they both are facing the same issues. Why not try to bring them together? Erin Myersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-8706554649621314302021-12-09T11:20:03.996-06:002021-12-09T11:20:03.996-06:00Jameelah H.:
I found this story to be very intere...Jameelah H.:<br /><br />I found this story to be very interesting. It was very weird how the robots were 'slaves' and also had feelings. The author did a great job of comparing the robots to slaves. Slaves weren't looked at as actual people and neither did the robots. I feel the virus was deeper than what it seemed since their robots and slaves. Erin Myersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-77219218447527816812021-12-03T21:33:38.092-06:002021-12-03T21:33:38.092-06:00I find the time frame in which this story takes pl...I find the time frame in which this story takes place as interesting. They speak as if they are in the past but are developing technology that we don’t even have today. They have access to advanced technology while also still speaking of slaves and freely saying the n-word. -Maurius Gore Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548670152186218764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-2856258605802843532021-12-01T15:24:51.866-06:002021-12-01T15:24:51.866-06:00What I find interesting about this story is the in...What I find interesting about this story is the inventor's decision to upload a virus, destroying his hard work. I question if the inventor had a moral dilemma that made him decide to upload a virus or if there was a deeper symbolic meaning behind creating all his robots to resemble African Americans and how that impacted his choice to have them revolt. Kobie Davisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-63586295640315386522021-11-11T10:41:46.710-06:002021-11-11T10:41:46.710-06:00Gianni D.:
By comparing slaves and robots in this...Gianni D.:<br /><br />By comparing slaves and robots in this book, one can see how unfortunate it is that they were both treated in similar ways. The following statements by Jim show some attempts at keeping a positive attitude despite how Jim was treated, and what his purpose for being created was like: "My saving grace, I think, is that I loved to serve." and "When I found joy, there was no higher joy than serving.".<br />The passage is very intriguing to me. I have never seen or heard anything like the imagery of robots as slaves before. Due to the fact that enslaved people are almost forced to act like robots, and must serve their masters whatever the situation, this artwork is actually very symbolic.<br />Furthermore, this shows that enslaved people were not even treated humanely, just as we do with robotics today<br />Erin Myersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-10264444376196665252021-11-11T10:31:06.535-06:002021-11-11T10:31:06.535-06:00Abdixakin A.:
What I really enjoyed about Scott&#...Abdixakin A.:<br /><br />What I really enjoyed about Scott's story telling was how abstract he is in telling them. He mentions a lot of African American history and experiences in his stories in such a unique way.Erin Myersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-54088508566533725422021-11-11T10:14:51.759-06:002021-11-11T10:14:51.759-06:00Brianna H.:
What I found most fascinating is how...Brianna H.: <br /><br />What I found most fascinating is how the robots were designed to so call replace enslaved blacks and then the founder of the robots was later cut out the deal. Its the simple fact that they thought robots could replace and humans and follow human commands.Erin Myersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-84098862340158003762021-11-06T12:12:22.413-05:002021-11-06T12:12:22.413-05:00It was interesting using robots to compare the lif...It was interesting using robots to compare the life of a slave.Willie Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17025634616438740025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-13093165339663018042021-11-05T13:49:21.554-05:002021-11-05T13:49:21.554-05:00I find it interesting how the story uses robots as...I find it interesting how the story uses robots as comparison to slaves centuries ago. It really is relatable. It gave me chills how robots had emotions in the story as well.Kelan Branchnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-8331304353295934082021-11-05T13:46:08.616-05:002021-11-05T13:46:08.616-05:00I find it interesting how the robots "serve&q...I find it interesting how the robots "serve" their masters, just like how African Americans were slaves and served their masters centuries ago. The comparison between the two is really relatable.Kelan Branchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02263947049994635501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-14594523955630873422021-11-03T13:20:39.052-05:002021-11-03T13:20:39.052-05:00Ivorie A.:
I found it interesting how the robots ...Ivorie A.:<br /><br />I found it interesting how the robots were programed to serve or 'slave'. I also feel that the virus and plot of the story has a deeper meaning. I think that the people who bought a robot or 'slave' were considered owners or 'masters'. I think the story is telling us that a master is upset because his slaves were taken from him so he poisoned or 'gave them a virus' so no one else will have one. His slaves being sold from under him meant he got no money for them and that was upsetting. <br /><br />October 12, 2021 at 2:37 PM (posted anonymously)Erin Myersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-58812096098908072592021-11-03T13:04:21.206-05:002021-11-03T13:04:21.206-05:00Alexis D said...
My response to the use of magica...Alexis D said... <br />My response to the use of magical elements in “ A Loudness of Screechers” was that found it interesting because after reading the section I closed my eyes and could picture all the animals just roaming around. There were supernatural and magical stories in the book. I had this response because when I closed my eyes I could see myself there. <br />October 30, 2021 at 1:21 PM (posted to B blog)Erin Myersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-90625584086606342692021-11-03T13:02:00.667-05:002021-11-03T13:02:00.667-05:00ivorie arthurs said...
Adding magical elements to...ivorie arthurs said... <br />Adding magical elements to the plot of the story makes it more interesting. I found the story to be familiar and definitely intriguing. The ritual was, however, usual but it made me think of the things that one might do for their family. The magical elements gave the writer space to express different outcomes. <br /><br />November 2, 2021 at 7:43 PM (posted to B blog)Erin Myersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-26390507365884770482021-11-01T22:12:35.293-05:002021-11-01T22:12:35.293-05:00I find it interesting that the slaves are acted as...I find it interesting that the slaves are acted as robots. It tells a different story in another point of view Aaliyah Fullernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-37622302291420722832021-10-29T10:45:18.416-05:002021-10-29T10:45:18.416-05:00Natalie G.:
I found it interesting how he represe...Natalie G.:<br /><br />I found it interesting how he represented slaves to being robots. I found this fascinating because it does seem like slaves were being portrayed as robots.Erin Myersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-63080694371893352162021-10-25T20:45:48.843-05:002021-10-25T20:45:48.843-05:00I am very fascinated by the comparison of the robo...I am very fascinated by the comparison of the robot and slave points. I never thought about how similar the characteristics of a slave and also a robot actually are. I feel that the reason he didn't let his robot get the disease is that he knew in his heart that it was wrong in general, but since that robot was a bit closer he felt convicted.Mysaiah Chambersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-34354294629766676042021-10-18T13:36:40.959-05:002021-10-18T13:36:40.959-05:00Vernell Jackson:
I like now he compares slavery to...Vernell Jackson:<br />I like now he compares slavery to modern day and ne used good scenarios to compare. He also didn't implant the virus to his own robot but all the others. What I find intriguing is how the author has wronged the idea of slaverv bv misusina the robots.<br />Erin Myersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-21024364539380376762021-10-18T11:44:07.958-05:002021-10-18T11:44:07.958-05:00I like now he compares slavery to modern day and n...I like now he compares slavery to modern day and ne<br />used good scenarios to compare. He also didn't implant<br />the virus to his own robot but all the others. What I find<br />intriguing is how the author has wronged the idea of<br />slaverv bv misusina the robots.Vernell Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15212396066496678740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-65362725941710536382021-10-18T10:26:37.986-05:002021-10-18T10:26:37.986-05:00The deceptive man caught my attention more because...The deceptive man caught my attention more because his personality is centered around manipulation. Instead of allowing his true self to come out, he is forced to portray fake emotions and actions. He has been trained to know exactly what to say and do to make people vulnerable with him. I am more interested in his boss because he provides Copernicus with his script. His boss knew exactly what audience to target, what words to use, and how to get people’s attention. This chapter proves that knowing the right words and how to say it, is a powerful tool. <br /><br />Kahleea WashingtonAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09716890164084913141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-7023873543239880212021-10-18T10:25:59.259-05:002021-10-18T10:25:59.259-05:00The deceptive man caught my attention more because...The deceptive man caught my attention more because his personality is centered around manipulation. Instead of allowing his true self to come out, he is forced to portray fake emotions and actions. He has been trained to know exactly what to say and do to make people vulnerable with him. I am more interested in his boss because he provides Copernicus with his script. His boss knew exactly what audience to target, what words to use, and how to get people’s attention. This chapter proves that knowing the right words and how to say it, is a powerful tool. <br /><br />Kahleea WashingtonKahleea Washingtonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-63121542706171009732021-10-15T19:21:14.081-05:002021-10-15T19:21:14.081-05:00The part that I found most interesting about Scot&...The part that I found most interesting about Scot's story was when the robots were infected with viruses. This allowed the robots to be free and truly see what their masters thought of them. Tashauna Fnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-30393614895471950222021-10-15T01:18:23.296-05:002021-10-15T01:18:23.296-05:00I found the story interesting because of how robot...I found the story interesting because of how robots were slaves. They were dehumanized and disrespected to the highest standards. The way robots are used to symbolize slavery is kind of spot on. <br /><br />The role of the virus showed signs of rebellion because of newly developed feelings. Which seems impossible since a robot lacks human nature. Showing signs of emotion reveals a new way of developing emotions. <br /><br /> <br /><br /> James GladneyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15611564763990628182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-64331980907969486012021-10-14T20:42:48.966-05:002021-10-14T20:42:48.966-05:00I found it very interesting on how weird how the r...I found it very interesting on how weird how the robots were slaves and had feelings. I never heard of a robot that have feeling. During the story the author did the great job at comparing the robots to slaves<br /><br />By Jordan BarnesJordan Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10727198826409064678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-44028701324762500642021-10-13T12:17:36.030-05:002021-10-13T12:17:36.030-05:00I found this story to be very interesting. It was ...I found this story to be very interesting. It was very weird how the robots were 'slaves' and also had feelings. The author did a great job of comparing the robots to slaves. Slaves weren't looked at as actual people and neither did the robots. <br />By: Chaz HunterChaz Hunternoreply@blogger.com