The Lesson Response

So the lesson was about a detailed story about a girl who lived in a poor area of town, and had to be taught by this hated black lady named Miss Moore. The story particularly focuses on an afternoon when the main charactor goes to the rich side of town with a few of her "friends" and Miss Moore for a lesson. It was an interesting piece. i dont think i liked it very much. 

Level 1 question: Where did the group go for the lesson?

level 2 question: who were the charactors and what role did each of them play in the short story?

level 3 question: Why did miss moore teach these children and put in an effort for them? 

yea i didnt like it very much. the story carried on and on, and just by the middle of the piece we understood how bitter and strong headed the main charactor was. She looked down upon almost everyone she was around, including her teacher and her aunt. i think this piece was a good example of a culture being introduced - a mindset - these kids all hung out, all were taught together, all knew eachother, and they attempted to be themselves and speak their mind - however, each one would shoot down the other. but it seemed this is how it worked - this is how their relationships were. they did not respect authority or people seemingly above them (aka rich people, referred to as white people). whatever was not in their comfort zone or their own natural, they criticized or commented on it. and they were brought up it seems to speak. to live their lives and say what they want to say. the culture aspect is quite interesting though in the piece it kind of carries on - each new situation to the next. and even miss moore was not shut down by their words - she continued to teach and test them. in a way, they were all very similar. 

and i love how it ends - "But ain't nobody gonna beat me at nothin" 

i think its perfect and sums up in a way the theme of the short story. the mindset of the charactors and of the culture.