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Week 2

A Rose for Emily

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After reading “A Rose for Emily”, this story shows Miss Emily has power. When Miss Emily father died, the mayor and aldermen tried to find a way for to pay for her tax but she never did. Due to the fact she was an elderly women and all she had left to her name was her father’s house, they allowed her get away without any consequences. However, the authorities tried to find a way for to pay her taxes by inviting themselves to her house, they showed her respect by standing up when she entered the room. The men were also apprehensive to talk to Miss Emily about the issue when she had enter into room. “She did not ask them to sit. She stood in the door and listened quietly until the spokesman came to a stumbling halt.” Especially since her father had loan money to the town. Another detail that shows that Miss Emily has power is the negro man that is always by her side. “Daily, monthly, yearly, we watched the Negro grow grayer and more stopped, going in and out with the market basket.” This young man was committed to helping Miss Emily and wait on her throughout the years.

Another person who also had power was Miss Emily lover, Homer Barron a new guy that came in town. He took charge in reconstructing The South. “The construction company came with niggers and mules and machinery, and a foreman named Homer Barron.” He also became the center of attention in the town. “Whenever you heard a lot of laughing anywhere about the square, Homer Barron would be in the center of the group.” This means he is more liked which can indicate for more respect which can be shown as a type of power.

I think the authorities shows a lack of power. When neighbors complained about a smell that was coming from Miss Emily house the Judge did not have the audacity to consult her about the odor. So some of neighbors took the matter into their own hands by sneaking onto Miss Emily property and sprinkling lime in all the outbuilding. The also could not get her to pay for her taxes. Every time she stated her comment, it was firm and preserved. “ ‘But there is nothing on the books to show that, you see we must go by the–’ ‘See Colonel Sartoris. I have no taxes in Jefferson.’ ” In the story, she keeps her decision made by giving back the same answer.

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Homework, Introductions, Week 1

Intro of Myself

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My name is Shanice, I was born in Jamaica, Queens in New York. I grew up in Bedford Stuyvesant in Brooklyn New York. I’m currently in my third year at City Tech and I am majoring in Computer Systems Technology CST. I picked this major because I would stay on the computer for hours, then wonder, “where did the time go?” Then I came to the conclusion that computers may be an area of interest and what  I would want to do in life.Throughout my interaction with the computer and its various programs, I was inspired to research career opportunities in the field of computer technology. Initially, I thought business would be my major and I researched various high schools that offered business courses, but when I started to take those courses, my priorities changed, computer technology captivated me. Hopefully, in my last few semesters at this school, I can grasp enough information to be confident to go out into the workplace and find my dream job.

As of now, I work at Macy’s and at a Catering center. When I first starting working at Macy’s, I was excited and nervous at the same time. I thought I would actually like this job, and it would be a great experience to have. But boy was I wrong, I used to say I would never work at a retail job, that was a huge lie. Every time I know I have to work, I start to become annoyed. Some of you might say why am I still there, but don’t worry I’m not planning on staying there for too long. Catering is not too bad, I also prefer that job over Macy’s. I’ve been working at the Catering center for about 6 years. Although you might deal with some rude customers, I look forward to going to that job. I guess its because that job is on-call. One definite thing I like about this job is my managers and coworkers, I get along well with them and we like each other. Besides that boring part of my life, there are some more other boring activities I can add to it. I love to sleep, listen to music and killing my brain cells by watching T.V.

In addition, I look forward to enjoying this class because the class is a hybrid class making it partially online. It gives me another excuse to stay on the computer. Not only that, but I noticed I learned and retain information better when I take an online classes, the work is hands on. Hopefully with this class the outcome can be the same, because I can take advantage of my love of computers and learn simultaneously.

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