Etcetera, etcetera, etcetera.

I've been trying to research some more; I emailed about 6 college professors, but so far no response. And no response about the interview, either :(

PRIDE Day is tomorrow--another cold day for PRIDE Day. Hasn't it been cruddy weather every year so far?

I would have to agree with Ms. Stariha about Exodus: it is my least favorite book to read. Leah's sections in particular. Of course, Leah's weren't my favorite to read in the first place. I really like Rachel's sections in this book, however. They are HILARIOUS! When I read it, I picture her having a really snooty, ignorant sounding voice, and that makes it even funnier.

A quote and a question

Since i didn't have time to share my quote in class today i thought i would share on here. It is found on pgs 436-437 and it goes like this "They take one look at the expensive, foreign-made uniforms of Mobutu's police and know to keep their thoughts to themselves. They know who stands behind Mobutu, and that in some place as far away as heaven, where the largest rules are made, white and black lives are different kinds of currencies. When thirty foreigners were killed in Stanleyville, each one was tied somehow to a solid exchange, a gold standard like the hard Belgian franc. But a congolese life is lie the useless Congolese bill, which you can pile by the fistful or the bucketful into a merchant's hand, and still not purchase a single banana." I like this quote for two reasons, one is that to me it shows how people tend look the other way whenever they hear of death and tragedy in third-world countries. And secondly I like this quote because of the comparison kingsolver makes between the value of a congolese life and a congolese bill, althought it is harsh I find the comparison to be nonetheless true.

Oh and i wondering if anyone can clarify for me what the thesis is since it's due on friday?

When Adah talks about her slant I'm guessing she is talking about her old way of walking as well as her view of life. Im not sure but I just finished reading and I'm getting started on my outline for friday!

PWB Quote

"At least I'm alive, and not dead like Ruth May." - Rachel

I honestly think Rachel gets dumber through out this book.