Welcome to your online discussion of Love, Hate, and Other Filters!
Together with members of your book group, you’ll be reading Love, Hate, and Other Filters by Samira Ahmed over the next several weeks. Although you're not required to take notes while you read, it would be wise to keep track of important events and characters for your own clarification. You are, however, expected to participate regularly and thoughtfully in an online discussion of FOUR essential questions.
Here's how it works:
Divide your book roughly in half. You need to have read and blogged about each half by the due dates below.
There are two kinds of posts in this discussion: response and comment.
Response = direct response to the essential questions
Comment = comment on someone else’s posted response or comment
Comment = comment on someone else’s posted response or comment
Post at least THREE responses for each half of your book (SIX overall).
You must respond at least once to each of the essential questions over the course of your reading. One of your six responses can be a “free-response" post.
Post at least THREE comments for each section of your book (SIX overall).
Due dates:
- Post your first set of responses and comments by Monday, May 20 (Blue 2), and Tuesday, May 21 (Red 2).
- Post your second set of responses and comments by Thursday, May 30 (Red 2), and Friday, May 31 (Blue 2).
- How does prejudice affect the lives of young people growing up?
- How and why are people prejudiced?
- How are justice & courage related?
- In what ways does this book refute the notion of the “single story”?
** Free-response option: Address another issue/episode/or passage in the book that you find significant for any reason.
Assessment:
To earn maximum credit, post thoughtful responses that are at least a few sentences in length—and carefully proofread! Do not misspell characters' or authors’ names! Also, be sure to include specific references to the text (either details or short quotations). Page numbers, too, are always helpful.
essential question # 1
ReplyDeleteThe prejudice Maya gets affects her growing up because after a terrorist attack a few miles from where she is ,her life gets turned upside down because her and the terrorist share the same last name but they aren't related. She is the only muslim at her school and people start to question.She gets rude and impulse comments and insults from people at her school and she gets outcasted.This affects her growing up because she starts to see how mean people can really be and she gets mad about her culture and goes through a emotional rollercoaster.
Yes, the terrorist attack throws Maya into a state of emotional turmoil. You mention that she gets mad. At whom and why?
DeleteI see how Maya is affected from the terrorist attack but think that the prejudice comes from a different stage of her life.There is a lot of judgment during that time, but growing up as an Indian must attract a lot of attention and opinions.
Deletesorry that was mine(michelle dube)
DeleteHow does prejudice affect the lives of young people growing up? Maya Aziz is bullied at school for sharing the same last name with a terrorist. Classmates are prejudice towards Maya by acting like she is also a terrorist. People at school call her horrible names for being Muslim and Indian, and they follow her home from school. This occurring event makes Maya's family uncomfortable. Prejudice towards Maya growing up affects her because she is now too scared to go to her dream school she has been accepted to. She feels her parents don't need any more stress and going to a school close by will make them happier.
ReplyDeleteLauren, is Maya the one who's too scared to go to NYC or is it her parents? Notice how they change their minds immediately after the terrorist attack. Why does their reaction upset Maya so much?
DeleteLauren Johnson-Thank you for addressing that! I didn't make it clear, but it's her parents that don't want her to go to NYU. When she tells her parents about getting accepted to NYU they aren't a fan of the idea. However, they say she can go as long as she stops being secretive. When the terrorist attack happens Maya's parents don't want her going far from home cause it's not safe, so NYU isn't much of an option anymore. Maya is so upset because it's not fair that they said yes and then said no. Maya got her hopes up and was so happy to be able to go to NYU.
DeleteI agree with this.Colored and ethnic people alone face so much prejudice growing up as it is.In this book great examples are used throughout it to show how it affects growing up.Like you said Lauren, it affected her decisions, peoples views of her and her relationships.-michelle
DeleteMaya's dream school is NYU. She got accepted to NYU with the help of her aunt as she promised not to tell Maya's parents. Maya is too scared to tell her parents about getting accepted since her father expects her going to a nearby school. Maya's aunt shows courage because she was able to help someone out even if it meant it was a secret.
ReplyDeleteYes, good point. Hina's an interesting character. Why do you think she and Maya are so close, and why does she help Maya behind her sister's back?
DeleteLauren Johnson- I believe Hina was fine with going behind her sisters back because she experienced the same thing Maya is experiencing. When Hina was younger she was criticized by everyone because she wanted to become a graphic organizer, and wanted to live in Chicago alone. Hina wants Maya to be able to shoot for her dreams. Hina turned out fine with taking the risk, and Maya is just as capable.
DeleteI agree with Lauren here. Hina is trying to help maya by giving her chances and experiences that she never got.She relates to Maya and sees herself in her and that is why she helps her.They both have a dream for being independent and being more then what people think of them.
Deletesorry that was me comment was mine- Mchelle Dube
DeleteMaya is stuck between, the life she's living and the life she wants. Culturally, she feels torn to pick between were she has grown up, and the traditions of her Indian culture. Maya's mother wants her to marry a suitable Muslim man, and her father wants her to go to college close by. (Everything Maya doesn't want) As Maya is a senior in high school she has to choose which lifestyle she wants to live. Which do you think will will be the better option? I believe she should pursue her dreams because she is old enough to make her one decisions and not be controlled by adults.
ReplyDeleteRight on! . . . although I have to admit I was sad when she ended her romance with Kareem. He seems more interesting to me than Phil and more genuinely interested in her, but I guess she needs to assert her independence by falling for the popular American guy. What do you all think about her relationship with Phil? Why is she drawn to him and he to her?
DeleteI think Phil and Maya fell for each other because they are able to be themselves around each other. Phil tells Maya things that he doesn't tell anyone else which makes her feel special. I love their relationship because I value honesty in relationships and they show that quality.
Delete^^^ that comment was mine(Lauren Johnson)
DeleteMichelle dube- what really sticks out to me in this is how Maya is stuck between world and is unsure of what she wants.Obstacles face her in the book and force her to make decisions. I think that all these obstacles are what make her be true to herself and make her chase after her dream.
Deletethe 2, 3, and 4 response is mine. - Lauren
ReplyDeleteLauren Johnson-How are justice and courage related? Maya shows courage when she's left with the option of her future (NYU) or her parents. Maya is just about 18 years old which means she is almost old enough to make her own decisions. Maya was able to be courageous which helped pick her future. She has been held back her whole life and doesn't deserve it anymore. Courage and justice are related because showing courage leads to your justice. Maya finally gets justice and is able to do what she loves because she was courageous by taking a big risk that could possibly not work out.(film at NYU)
ReplyDeleteIncredibly courageous to defy your parents like that—and to be kicked out / disowned. That scene reminded me of Capulet threatening Juliet if she doesn't marry Paris. Well, Maya did "marry Paris," and she's rewarded for her courage with a fantastic experience as a college freshman in NYC.
DeleteMichelle Dube-reading the book I had the same connection with Romeo and Juliet!Both character have to face parents holding them up to expectations while they deal with trying to unfold their own lives.
DeleteLauren Johnson-In what ways does this book refute the notion of "single stories?" In the book people single story all muslims as terrorists. When people think the terrorist responsible for the suicide bombing is muslim. People take Maya as a terrorist by bulling her and her culture. A single story is a preconception that is used to label someone. It's not fair for Maya because it's not true and she can't do anything to change society for thinking otherwise.
ReplyDeleteYes, that's why she feels so powerless to refute the prejudice that starts to impact her life after the terrorist attack. People stop seeing her as an individual, although I doubt a kid like Brian ever did...
DeleteMichelle Dube-I agree with both of your thoughts.It seems as if so many opinions and prejudice towards Maya makes it hard for her to move on and impacts her greatly.
DeleteHow and why are people prejudice? Brian is prejudice towards Maya for being muslim. He says, "And I didn't ask you to come to our country" (207). Maya was born there so he was assuming just because she wasn't the same race as a lot of people she doesn't belong. Brain is prejudice because he wants a reason to blame other people for things to feel good about himself. Expect it just makes him look like a jerk.
ReplyDeleteMichelle Dube-I think your thought was very well said.Brian did remind of a classic bully, hiding behind his own insecurities and emotions and taking it out on someone like Maya.
DeleteYes, Brian reminds me of Bob Ewell. Atticus would have called him "white trash."
ReplyDeleteMichelle Dube-I think a obvious thing noticeable in this book is how Maya is torn between worlds. There's the proper one her parents expect for their Indian daughter like attending a college close home, and being paired off with an older Muslim boy. And then there is the world of her dreams and actual wants. Going to film school and living in New York City is what drives her for most of the book.
ReplyDeleteMichelle Dube-While reading this book I was reminded a lot of Romeo and Juliet. Although not the same circumstance, a common theme in both the books is being held to your parents expectations.For Juliet it was to be the heir of the Capulets and marry a suitable man like Paris. For Maya it is to be a successful young woman and to be paired with a suitable muslim.
ReplyDeleteLauren Johnson-Very well thinking Michelle! It's good to have your parents suggests things, but I personally wouldn't want to be held bak from everything.
DeleteMichelle Dube- Prejudice affects the lives of young people growing up in a lot of ways.It can affect how they are viewed by the people around them and can affect their social status as well.For Maya it affected her parents expectations for her as a Indian girl.It also affected how people viewed her at school. Most saw her as the IndIan/Muslim kid and nothing more.She was stereotyped as this. Prejudice also played a role in bullying for Maya because she was Muslim.
ReplyDeleteMichelle Dube-In the book people demonstrate prejudice in many ways.I think the most obvious way is judging Maya for being Muslim and Indian. They ridicule and mock her for the terrorist attack in New York and all because of her religion and shared last name. The community is suddenly consumed with hatred and fear, all because of prejudice towards the muslims family.People in the town are prejudice for ways that are common to man kind.Everyone judges and has opinions, it's common nature, especially in a small town.
ReplyDeleteThis kinda connects to when the Capulets and Montagues show hatred towards each other when they just know each other from labels. They are able to overcome prejudice at the end when they come together. What do you think?
DeleteMichelle Dube- Courage and justice is related in some circumstances in the book when Maya sticks up for her self and her dream to go to NYU.This obviously show courage and is later met with justice when her parents let her go even though this changes later on.Another big connection between courage and justice is her showing courage to be with Phil. Her dream to be with him comes true and is met with justice when they do get together later on.
ReplyDeleteMichelle Dube-This book refuted the notion of a single story because Maya proves single stories wrong when she shows that there is more to her then just being an Indian girl.People single storied her as an Indian/Muslim and only saw her as that.She refutes this by showing that their is more to her then just that.
ReplyDeleteLauren Johnson- Very well said Michelle! Maya was able to overcome a label of her and her culture. How do you think being single storied affected her growing up?
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