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Stereo typing to me is judging someone on their appearance or life style, before getting to know them. It is sometime hurtful, but can also be seen as a joke or something that is easily shrugged off. I have been stereo typed before, and I don’t find it very offensive because I don’t very much mind what others think of me. Their opinion is their opinion and it only matters that I am confident in myself and my image. I have been looked at as a dumb blonde, and only ever called it to my face by my close friends. I am not a dumb blonde in any way shape or form, and so therefore I do not mind it. IN almost all common movies there is stereo types. Such as in Forest Gump, Forest has disability’s and is judged. People assume he is stupid, and doesn’t know love, but he is the most loving and helpful person you’ll ever meet. I do take blame to stereo typing others. Immediately when I first meet or see a person I look at their hair, clothes and how they present themselves. If they are sluggish and a little shady I make sure to not go near them. But if they seem cheerful and bright, I know that they are approachable. But I’ve learned that that is not always the case. That shady person might be the most trustworthy person I could ever meet. But you never know without talking to them. So stereo typing and hard to break habit might seem funny to you, it might not be to some people. Don’t judge a book by its cover. Ever. Yours Truly –Larry W.

Stereotyping to me is like judging a book by its cover. Taking the background information you have and turning it into a stereotype. It is sort of the thing you have to listen to your whole life and live with. I don’t really see it as an insult more like a joke you can just shake off. Personally I get stereotyped sometimes in a joking matter. Having good grades can make people think you can’t be athletic. But really it’s not true. Tons of athletes have been successful in school and still are pros on the field. As much as I see people stereotypes I am to blame to. I sometimes joke around with my friends in the hall about stereotypes. But I see how some people can see it as a harmful comment. For example in the book Wonder. Yes that book that everyone had to read over the summer. Ugh. Did stereotype in a few ways. They stereotyped Auggie because he had face deformities that he was stupid or a monster. When in reality he was one of the smartest and one of the kindest. Don’t judge a book by its cover or stereotype. It isn’t right to that person even if people see it as a joke. From, Ella Baker

I agree with your athlete example, and that you shouldn't judge a book by its cover. Mr. Franks words tell a lot about his character. It shows he is still hopeful help will come, or that the war is almost over. Mrs. VanDaan , by this time in the story, is shown to be stuck up and rude. Along with Mr.VanDaan who doesn’t care about much other than cigarettes. If I had to stay with my family for long periods of time, I would go insane! I am an only child and with no one else to talk to I don’t know what I would do. I would probably not be able to bare having to be quiet all day. (Btw 365 didn't have pink so now I'm blue) Yours Truly -Larry W.

Improvise right. I agree with you, Mr. Frank is very optimistic in a time of distress. He is that guy in the room that can get everyone to be calm in a time of distress. I also agree with you that the Van Daan's are just rude and selfish. They steal food, hog warm clothes, only care about cigarettes and don’t put others needs in front of theirs. Those type of people really can get under everyone's skin and can get everyone angry and annoyed. If I had to stay with my family for long periods of I time I think I would be fine. I spend summer road trips where I'm in the car with them for 14 hours a day for 4 days. I can get used to it but the way back always gets irritating for everyone. But I do have a twin [Sort of Spoiling] and a sister so I do have the benefit of the doubt. I would hate being quiet though it would be tedious after days of it. Sincerely, Ella Baker

I agree with your response to the hiding thing and staying with your family. Plus I still don’t know who you are even with the twin knowledge. But anyway, when if I got out of hiding I would also do something outside. I would want to just get some fresh air and actually interact with the remaining survivors. I would also volunteer to help out war victims and clean up the wreckage. If Anne wasn’t discovered, the first thing I think she would do would be to look for her friends and visit her old home. She would also be compassionate to the people around her and help out anyone in need. Plus, as you said she would go to Paris and publish her diary. Yours Truly: Larry W.

If I was free after many months of hiding I would probably do something outside. Maybe a bike ride or some sport. After you have been trapped in a couple of rooms for many months it would kill me if the first thing I did wasn’t outside. I would probably go sleep outside in a tent just to be outside. I think if Anne wasn’t discovered she would probably do what she said in her diary. She would probably publish her diary still because it was one of her dreams. I also think that she would travel to Paris as it says in her diary. Knowing her personality as kind and generous I think that she might do something to do with kids who don’t have a home after world war 2 because she is very sympathetic, compassionate and knows what these kids have gone through.

Sincerely, Ella Baker

I agree with how you said that she would go and visit her old home I never even thought of that. I do agree with Anne’s belief about people to an extent. The code that I go by is the first time if you aren’t nice, could be a bad day for that person, the second time, could be something else going on right now in their life, and the third time I am done talking to that person because they’ve never been nice to me. I go by almost a three strike code of conduct. I think it’s fair because that person has three times to prove to me that they are nice and if not so be it. Sometimes in my life you have to make exceptions though. For example my sister if she is mean to me three times in a row that doesn’t mean I will never talk to her again. I sort of have to put up with her. I feel with family or relatives there is more room for error because you are close to that person and you know what they are really like. That doesn’t mean that people that are mean to me three times in a row are necessarily bad people it just means they aren’t nice at that moment or they could be mean people. But if they go out of their way to make up for it I think that says more than anything else. So I guess I agree with Anne’s philosophy but not completely.

Sincerely, Ella Baker

I agree people can call people names and it could hurt people if they don’t take it as a joke. Their opinion about you is their opinion so don’t let people judge you for who you are. In Forest Gump they do call him names but he just tries to ignore them. In wonder they do call Auggie names just because of his messed up face. Don’t let people bring you down by your looks and calling you names try to ignore it. If they keep doing it tell someone or tell a teacher, parent and see what they can do. My behavior after 2 years would be like get me outside and not in a house I would want to be outside all the time. Just being quiet would be hard for me I am loud and I yell a lot. Sorry for not responding but here it is If I was free after 2 years I would be outside doing some b-ball or football or soccer so I could see the sun and feel the cool breeze. She would run with her friends outside she loved to play with her friends. Sincerely, Paul M

I think that there are bad people out there and there are good people the good people you can reason with the bad people they always need their way. Osman Bin Laden was a bad person most people died to him and he eventually was killed he is an example of a bad person. Jackie Robinson is a good example he played baseball and he was black and he was treated like nobody wanted him there but he fought and succeeded. Sincerely, Paul M.

Annes Annes line about every person is good at heart is very true. Some people might be labeled as terrorists or something along that line. But in the end they are fighting for what they believe in. A large majority of people are good and there is only one or two rotten apples in the batch. I agree with your response and I think we can reason with the bad people. There is a little bit of good in everyone. Plus your method with the three strikes. That is a great, calm way to deal with the issue.

Yours Truly Larry W.