Sunday, April 25, 2010

BRONX MASQUERADE QUESTION FOR WEEK OF 4/26

Devon is a talented basketball player, but he knows something more. Why do you think he has to sneak to the library and lie about the destination? Do you think we put people in categories? Why do you think this happens?

48 comments:

  1. We can all say that we are people who don't judge or something like that, but we are lying to ourselves. Yes, some people may not label, but they still judge some things. We are all humans and if we had no opinions, something must be wrong. Devon is a victim of judgment. People have it in their head that he is meant for basketball, people can't see a basketball player reading poetry. I don't think he can come out of his comfort zone and actually be himself, "himself" got lost somewhere in the opinions of others, and sadly that happens to more people than Devon.

    ~Natalie Mooney

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  2. I don't thing we put people in categories because you can be anything you want to be. it doesn't matter if you are a basketball player you still can go to the library and read books no matter who you are.
    ~Abdinoor Mohamed~

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  3. devon probably doesnt want others to taunt him about sneaking in the library and reading.he doesnt want others to think he is a lame and so he hides so others wont see him.--- ronasia davis

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  4. I think Devon has to sneak around because he is scared of what his friends will think of him. He is expected to be a typical jock as people would say. He is expected to push away school work & not like readinq even thouqh he enjoys it. I think we do put people in caterqories. Why, I really don't know. I mean does anybody really know why we label anyone. Sometimes we do but other times I don't even know. Its probably because it's how we expect them to be. It's just the " way of life" as some people miqht put it. But I am qlad that later on he opens up and doesnt feel like he has to hide behind a shell.

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  5. Yes, i believe that people are put into a certain category based on others opionion.
    Sometimes its by their characters.

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  6. In life, it is always hard to be your true self. Even as you get older and more comfortable with yourself, there will be things about yourself that you might want to keep hidden from others. Devon seems to be trying to be his true self in front of others despite their opinions, ridicule, etc. I think that all people label others even when they don't mean to. I find that people think about me one way and then see me completely differently when they see my fiance. Does dating someone different than me really change who I am? Or someone will find out I am a teacher and automatically assume that I am prim and proper? Is that really the case? I think that we have to learn to be who we truly are and accept that person and then maybe we can begin to accept others for who they truly are.

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  7. he has to sneek around beacause he is scard.yes I believe that people are put into a certain catebory because of their looks

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  8. Devon probably lies to feel safe.

    People put other people in categories, because it's easier than waiting until you get to know them for real.

    -Neema Ntirampeba

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  9. i think we some times do put people in that kind of shell because we think that they have something to hid and i think he should do what he feel is right and what ever he is doing it may be wort it


    by najae davis

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  10. Devon sneak to the library because the people and friends he hang out with don't thinks that's cool. I think people are put into certain category based on other opinion.


    ~Quazhae Eiland~

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  11. Devon is afraid his friends would make fun of him if they knew where he spent his time. Yes, we do, because people are short minded.

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  12. DEVON LIES ABOUT HIS DESTINATION BECAUSE PEOPLE WOULD MAKE FUN OF HIM BECAUSE HE IS SUPPOSED TO BE THE COOL BASKETBALL PLAYER. ONE REASON
    BECAUSE US AS PEOPLE PUT OTHER PEOPLE IN CATEGORIES THAT DOESN'T FIT THE PERSON'S PERSONALITIES. THIS ALSO HAPPENS BECAUSE THE PEOPLE THAT DOES THAT IS JUST TRYING TO FIND THERE OWN CATEGORIES IN LIFE THEY PUT OTHER IN A CATEGORIE THEY DON'T WANT TO BE IN.

    LAQUALE RIDDICK

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  13. I think Devon does this because he wants to be in the popular eye.He see how people are treated when they show their real selves,and i guess he doesn't want the teasing to be on him.I think that the society we live in puts so much pressure on ''if you look a certain way you have to do a certain thing''. So Devon acting in that way is him hiding the real him which can hurt him at the end.

    ~ Jazmine

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  14. Devon is called Jump Shot.People think of him as boy made to play basketball,not someone who likes to read books or listen to jazz.He sneaks to the library because people will say stuff about it if they found out.Like his brothers they call him girly man because he likes jazz and reading books.I think sometimes we do put most or all people into some type of category.I think this is because if people believe if you look a certain way then people might label you into a category to match it.Like if you dress different then you are weird or a geek.I think we should get to know people before we jugde them. ~Alize Robinson

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  15. I think Devon have to sneak to the library and lied about the destination because he wanted to be cool. He doesn't want people to know the real him. He doesn't want people to know that he loves to read. I don't believe that we put people in categories because they could do whatever they please. Why? I really don't know why.
    -Fern

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  16. The reason Devon sneaks to read and lies about his destination is he is afraid of being called a nerd,geek,lame,etc. I do believe we put people in categories because people are constantly searching for knowledge. Putting others in categories makes us feel like we know them better, even if the categories are false.

    -Amir Begovic

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  17. I think Devon has to sneak to the library because he doesn't want any of his friend to know that he likes to read because if they saw him going to library or reading books, they probably going to categorize him or make fun of him.

    Sometimes we categorize people and we don't even know why. I think the main reason we categorize people is that's how we want them to look.

    SAFI HASEEB

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  18. Yes, Devon is a very talented basketball player. He probably wouldn't be nicknamed "Jumpshot" if he wasn't. But he doesn't want to just be known as "that really good basketball player guy". He wants to be known for his intellect. His erudition. In the beginning of the book, Devon is too embarrassed and too shy to admit that he goes to the library, and the poetry books that he carries around aren't for a class that he's taking, but are being read for himself. In the middle of the book, he starts to gain confidence, and when one of his basketball teammates points out the poetry books, Devon finally acknowledges that they are his.
    Devon had been categorized as a jock by most, if not all of his peers. People put labels on others based solely on physical appearance and other surface characteristics. When the other students saw that Devon was really really good at playing basketball, they assumed that that was all he could do. If they knew him better and were closer to him, they might change which category they would put him in. Unfortunately, it's almost impossible to be close with everyone.

    Jake G.

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  19. I think he has to sneak because he doesn't want everyone to know that he likes to read. He also doesn't want people calling him a nerd or geek.


    ~SHYQUON MITCHELL

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  20. People put each other in categories all the time.they might deny it but its true.They do it because of the way other person dresses,acts,looks,or even because of where there from.Devon hides that he likes to read because of the way people think of him.They only see the b-ball guy and not for who he is.
    -Aldina Zahirovic

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  21. he do have too sneak around because he scared off what his friends should say and he excepted too be like every one off his freind and hes embarresed to admitt that he goes too the library and i do think we put people in catogories this happends because people who act like the grow and stuff for there peers to do the same thing
    hassan outley

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  22. because he dont want people to know what he is doing and they will make fun of him if they find out...


    JUSTIN WEBB

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  23. The reason i think that Devon is trying to sneak into the library is beacause he doesn`t want to ruin hes reputation.There are a lot of different categories in which people are put in.This happens most often with teens.Teen have a lot of different categories such as Nerd-> Geek->Unpopular->Cool->Popular->etc.Putting people in categories is like a clique or a group.So if Devon is spotted in the library he won`t be as popular as he is.

    Arsen Bagiryan

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  24. I think that Devon had to sneak to the library because he did not wanted his friend to see him.If his friend would have seen him they would have go to school and tell everone that Devon was in the library readi book and he never reads a book.If they tell everone he will not be popual anymore that why he had to sneak to the library for.

    By Yahiya Donzo

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  25. Devon sneaks to the library because he doesn't want anyone to know that he enjoys reading. Although basketball is important to him, there are more important things in life. Practicing basketball all the time instead of reading, studying, or doing homework, won't pay off in the future if he doesn't go pro.The other kids think it's uncool to read.I think we all label people because it's easier to assume and judge rather than get to know them. We all judge and label people, whether we are vocal about it or not. Those of us who are vocal when it comes to judging need to learn when to keep things to ourselves. There is a time for everything.

    -alexus martin

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  26. Maybe his parents won't let him or he's afraid of what others will think of him. Yes i do think people put people in categories, we judge them before really even getting to know them. We put people into categories such as nerd, pretty, athletics, etc. ~ Marian Jacob

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  27. Devon is a talented basketball player, but he knows something more. Why do you think he has to sneak to the library and lie about the destination? Do you think we put people in categories? Why do you think this happens?

    Devon has to sneak to the library and lie about the destination because everyone thinks that he is the cool one, the one that isnt interested in school. I do think that we put others in categories because we dont take time to get to know other, instead we put a lable on them.

    ~Blerta Imeri~

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  28. I think Devon hides his true self from his friends because he is afraid of what they really will think of him. Yes people are categorized. They are put in certain "cliques" because of a certain way the dress, or they may be to smart. No matter how good you are at something or how bad, someone will always be there to put you down. Either way you lose, but that doesnt mean you should listen to what other people tell or say about you. Just stay true to yourself.
    Patreah Smith

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  29. I think that Devon has to sneak around to go to the library because he is not known as the "smart" type, people think of him as being good in only one thing. Yes,I do think that we put people in categories because sometimes people don't really look deeper into someones personality they just look at what that person is good at or likes to do and puts that information in their brain in a labeled category.
    - Naomi Rutagarama

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  30. Devon is a good basketball player. He lies because he doesn't want people to call him anything bad. We people are very one minded even tho we don't notice it. This happens as either an act of jealousy or anger. People do a lot of thing when they're jealous or angry.
    Mohamed Abukar

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  31. Devon is a great person but he shouldn't sneak around because he should let people know about his great talent he has.Maybe they shouldn't put him in categories he should be in a great category and I don't think any of the characters should be in anything like that.

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  32. devon sneaks around when goes to the library because he has his rep to keep up with. most jocks are considered dumb and hate to read.but not devon he loves t read and is really smart.yes we do put people in categories, sometimes we do it without even trying. we put people in the categories in which what their good in. but now a days its normal to do this to most people. -marcus

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  33. Devon is a great at athlete but he wants to read in secrecy because he doesnt want people to have critical opinions about him because he likes to read. We shouldnt put people in categories just because of their hobbies and the things they like.

    Corey Gary

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  34. I think Devon does this so people wont judge him . He wants people to think of him as the jock and basketball player. but since mr.ward class he doesnt care what people think anymore -lysandra cruz

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  35. Devon is a really good basketball player. He loves to read poetry but his friends don't know that . He has to hide to read them or to read the books of them . People know that he is a really good basketball player and he doesn't won't them to know about the poetry so he hides and reads it .

    -Azemina Ejubovic

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  36. Devon sneaks to the library because people would make fun or him.we don't put people in our categories because we don't have time for it.this happens when someone is angry at someone.

    by:Nermin Ajsic

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  37. he did that because people think of only as the basketball player "jump shot" who he really is. i think we put people in them boxes because that what they make everyone think they are.

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  38. Devon sneaks around because he thinks that he will be called a geek if he admits to being smart.
    The sad thing is that he's right. Everyone judges people and categorizes them. We can't help it. It is part of human nature. The best thing to do is to realize what you're doing and try to stop, or at least keep the judgements to yourself and try not to act on them.
    -Meg Houston

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  39. Many People Consider Devon To Only Be The " Dumb Jock " , He Has Talent Other Than Playing Basketball Tho. The Reason Why He Sneaks Around Just To Read A Book In Order To Not Be Criticized Is Because He's Afraid Of What People Will Think Of Him Because They Don't Know That He Loves To Read. Finally, He Starts To Not Care What Other People Think , He's Doing Him, Finally. Many People Find It Hard To Accept Someone For Who They Really Are, So They Try To Pressure Them Into Being The LAST Person They Wanna Be Just In Order For Them To Be Popular.

    ~ Nickoy A.

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  40. Devon sneaks to the library because he is afraid that people will judge his thoughts .Even tho he wants people to like him he should really tell how he feels about poetry.I think society puts an image of what is cool and what isn't . THat is what makes people lose their talents because they are afraid of what the society thinks.

    ~jouliana

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  41. I believe Devon sneaks into the library for many reasons.Firstly, I believe he is afraid of what people may say or think about him. Also, students at his school thinks that Devon does not care about school or books, but he does.I do believe that people put labels on others. Why? Because they only look at the outside, instead of getting to know that certain person. Ashley Patterson

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  42. Devon doesnt want his friends to make fun of him . Yes,because a lot of people judge others by what they see and what others say not what they have actually been able to learn from the person .

    -Alma Budovic

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  43. Devon is a great basketball player, but that now all he is. Many people refer to him as "Jump Shot" but he is a lot more then just a talented player. He loves to read poetry but is too scared for the reaction his peers wil have. While going to the library he has to lie about where and why he is going. Hey is put in a "BOX" as a jock. We all judge at times and we would be liein if we said he didnt. We should try to lessen the judging and start to get one another it would make things a lot easier.

    -Asmae Aitnajim

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  44. Devon is worried about what the students will think of him.His friends wont understand why he does what he does and might think different of him.They are used to knowing him for basketball and his talent but if they see him reading they will think he is crazy.

    -Nathalie Mihigo

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  45. I think the reason why he has to lie about his destination is because society won't accept for who he his. I think we do put people in categories or "cliques" because that is what we think of them. Devon is classified as a jock because that is what his peers know him more as.




    Jair Irizarry

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  46. Devon doesnt want his friends to know that he does like to read because it will mess up his reputation as being a "jock" or a athlete. yes, we do put people in categores especially teens like some are in the popular group some are in the not so popular group[nerds!]

    -Rasheed Baker

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  47. I think Devon has to sneak to the library because he a basketball player and if he tells everbody he likes to read they will think of him less and as a nerd

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  48. I think that Devon probably does it because he doesn't want his teamates to think of him as a nerd so he hides behind his skills but i think he should just accept who he is

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