Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Jean Toomer “Becky” Theme/Setting
I think the theme of this story is similar to that of "No Name Woman." I think it has a lot to do with finding your place in society. This story was set in the 1920s, in which there was a lot of tension between whites and African Americans. This made if even harder for biracial people. The point of view is taken from a person who lives in the same city as Becky and her two sons. She is an outsider looking in and doesn't always have a clear view concerning Becky and her sons.
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I like the theme that you chose for "Becky." I think it was about the place in society. More than that I think it was about how the society didn't really know how to respond to the situation. They banished her yet they still gave her food, provided her with shelter, and pray for her.
I think the theme your saying is correct. Becky was not able to assimilate in to either a black society or a white society. Her sons were not able to either, and thats the theme I thought this story was. The unacceptance and inability to find a place to belong in a cold society.
I agree with the theme you chose for "Becky". Also however I think its about society making a place for you.
I agree with your idea that the boys have a harder time trying to find their place in scoiety since they are biracial. Yet, I also feel that the boys continued to ostracize themselves from the community, without ever trying to assimilate despite the racial differences. Do you think it would have been different if they boys approached the community in a friendly msnner versus letting years of anger build into turmoil?
I agree with your idea on the theme being about the tension between whites and African Americans during that time period. I also think this theme has to deal with how women were treated during that time period as well. Becky was judged by the fact that she had kids out of wed-lock when as far as we know the husband wasn't judged by it.
I like the theme that you chose. I like how you said it has a lot to do with finding your place in society, because it seems like the whole society has one view on Becky and what she did. Of course, the timing is important in that interracial relationships are not accepted at this time. I also wrote about "Becky" and chose the theme to be dissociation from the unfamiliar.
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