We will be reading Sula by Toni Morrison as our introduction to African American writers. Use this post as an extension of our class discussions. Explore themes, characters, motifs, and any reactions you may have to the novel.
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ii read this novel when ii was in 9th qrade in my first semester of honors .. at first ii didnt enjoy it but after ii realized how conficted the roles of women are ii really enjoyed it. Sula &&' Nel both embody stronq women in different ways. Sula is a rebel and qoes aqainst the status quo of that time .. &&' Nel is a typical housewife who follows all the rules. The literary elements use in the book make it even more interestinq. This novel is one of my favorites &&' ii hope u enjoy
So far
Sula seems interesting...
Although I fear I may get distracted easily with it...
But hopefully as Taylor said I'll learn to enjoy it!
I look forward to keep reading Sula
The book that we are starting to read "SULA" looks good because it was written by a famous author "Toni Morisson" who I think also receive a noble prize!! which made it seems special!!
As I go through every chapter of Sula, the story seems to get more into depth about each character.
It is interesting to read about what each character goes through.
So far I've read about Helene and how she is ashamed of having a prostitute for a mother.
Well, where do I start.
When I first started the book Sula in class i thought it was going to be confusing and boring, but after reading chapter 1919, I actually began to understand the book, and I want to read more and find out more, because the concluding paragraphas in the end of the chapter are so mind bothering ,making you want to question what the author is telling the reader about the outcome or the next sequence.
I can't wait to read more!
Sula is a very intresting novel that deals with today issues like racism. At first i did not understand Sula as much as i do now.Then after i kept reading i started to develop intrest and wanted to know more about PTSD.Overall Sula is a magnificent novel and i reccomend to all.
So Far Sula is a very interesting book.At first i was confused with all the names and stuff.But now im more intrested in the book.Im looking forward to enjoyig Sula until the end of the Book.
Sula is so far interesting
At first its confusing but after a while you understand the book even more. But im looking forward to seeing what happens in the end.
I'm looking forward to reading Sula. So far i find the story line interesting.
The quote I liked from "1920" was where Helene says that "Much handled things are always soft" regarding her mother Rochelle. She says this to her daughter, Nell, after she admires her grandmothers' soft skin. Helene basically insulted her mother and brought up her past. Rochelle was a prostitute, which explains "Much handled".
the book sula is interesting so far i think that Eva is scycho beacuse she calls the kids by the same name she also burned plum she was an intersting character to read about but who i want to know about more is shadrack because ther is alot going on in his mind and it would be interesting t find out how he thinks
the book Sula is very interesting, even though its kind of misunderstanable at times its a cool book.I enjoy how its set up (the chapters) go by years that's pretty cool im going to enjoy continueing reading this book.
Sula seems interesting so far im kinda reading ahead in the train. its grasped my attention and and i really wanna finish it soon.
I think the book is realy good so far it has many things that go on for real in life and I think thats something to think about
Well the first day everybody started reading the book sula i wasn't there then the next day i started reading it in class and shadrack really caught my attention this book seems that is starting to get more interesting when im on the train i read ahead and it makes time fly by.
This is Latif The Book SULA is action packed If u have not read this book i advise to read it NOW! Toni Morrison is the best african american female writer of all time
The book seems very understandable && mature-like. However Im really enjoying reading it because my mother collects Tony Morrison books & now Im finally old enough to understand her writing. I've been interested so much more ever since Ms.Levine introduced The book Sula To us. Thanks Ms.Levine
Honestly speaking, I really didnt want to read Sula because the cover alone made me repugnance towards the book. Its true what they always say- "dont judge a book by its cover". Now Im drawn to the book even though at times it could be a little bit confusing. As I read through the chapters, the longer the chapters the more intense it becomes. I really Like this book NOW!!!
So far sula has been one heck of a trip. This book deals with many of the ongoing problems today (PTSD, racsim). To see a book that deals with this is amazing! Like many others I thought this book would be boring but I was wrong. To see what happen to Plum was shocking, (Eva's PYSCHO!!!!) this book grabs you and slaps you with shocking events. The descriptions are awsome and you can feel like you are actually there or could picture it. This is one book i want to read to the end!
I remember reading this novel with Ms. Rodgers. I agree with Catherine on the cover though. I definitely did NOT want to read it after seeing that. After a while, I learned to love the book and the characters (My favourite being Shadrack). I hope everyone enjoys it as much as I did.
Sula seems to be very interesting so far and I have to admit that this book has caught my attention. Now I can't wait to see what happens at the end.
AT FIRST I DID NOT LIKE SULA. I THOUGHT IT WAS KIND OF BORING AND OLD AGE. NOW THAT IM READING MORE OF IT, I REALIZED THAT IT IS ACTUALLY A VERY GOOD BOOK. SOMETIMES IT CAN BE DISTURBING, BUT I THINK THE DISTURBING PARTS ARE THE MOST INTERESTING. TONI MORRISON IS A VERY CREATIVE AUTHOR, AND I APPRECIATE ALL OF HER FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE IN THE BOOK. IT MAKES ME THINK HARD. I FEEL LIKE MY BRAIN IS GOING TO POP. ITS OKAY THOUGH, I STILL LIKE IT. MUCH LOVE FOR SULA!!!
i remember reading sula my freshmen year. the book itself its really interesting! and sula is a great character...... i hope you guys enjoy it also =]
sula is a very inetersting novel that caughts the attention of a lot of teenager. This novel has a lot real life expereiences that every teenager passes through. I am enjoying this bbook a lot and i hope everyone else is to.
HAPPY HOILDAYS!!!!!
Sula is a fairly interesting book.
I especially like the way it has expanded our vocabulary. Im anxious to read the end of the book to see how everything turns out. I feel many characters in the book will have a change in ways.
=)
Happy New Year! And Happy reading :) See you all soon...
sula is sinister, but her evil actions ironicly bring the people off the bottom and her relatshionship with nell together.
p.s. this is my thesis can u help me miss levine
wats the homework?
Hugo-
How does this sound:
Sula's evil actions ironically have positive effects on the townspeople of the Bottom and ultimately on her relationship with Nel.
What will your 3 body paragraphs be covering according to this thesis statement? So then will you also be arguing that Sula is not actually evil or have ill intent?
How can you improve or add on to this thesis?
The HW is to write a complete first draft of your essay. Refer to the essay outline I handed out in class.
Have fun with this challenge!
-Ms. Levine
HOW DO I INTRODUCE A QUOTE?? WHAT DO I WRITE BEFORE I WRITE THE QUOTE???
Stephanie, here is an example of how you can incorporate that quote into your sentences so the quote doesn't stand alone:
Sula responds in a bold way by "holding the knife in her hand, she pulled the slate toward her and pressed her left forefinger down hard on its edge” (#). She proves to the boys that she is serious about protecting Nel, and if she can do that to her finger, imagine what she can do to the boys.
Good job Stephanie!
ishing the book "sula" was so great. I did'nt really care for the ending of the book. However, the various chaptres leading up to the end ofd the book were very interesting.
After reading the book Sula for A Reading Progect, I really didnt understand the charcters and how they was played. I thought the book would talk more about Sula. Did anyone get a good understanding on this book or can help understand what I missed.
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