"Sometimes I wish I could lift out of myself and do something that really counts."
--pg. 41, Ask Me No Questions
What a good quote. Sometimes I feel that way, but then I look at the things I have created and feel better. I wonder if Nadira will do something that 'really counts' later in this book. I hope she does. But what does she mean by 'really counting'? Outdoing her sister? I think we'll find out soon enough (I haven't read ahead) but I don't know if it'll be sooner or later. I look forward to finding out. I want to know what Nadira can do.
WOW Robin!
ReplyDeleteReally good sentence and your blog/log was awesome. I agree with you completely and well said! I do wonder what Nadira's meaning of 'Do something that counts' means. But I guess we will have to wait. Awesome blog Robin, I couldn't have said it better!
Great job. I think we all feel like we need to do something in our lives that means something. I hope she gets to also.
ReplyDeleteWhat do you think the meaning of "something that counts" means dennyce?
ReplyDeleteAwesome log Robin! You really described what you thought of the quote in a way that is really clear. Oh, what do you think "something that counts" means robin? Great job!
I agree Claire. I would like to know what you thought of "something that counts". When I think about it, it crosses my mind that Nadira might want to pass her sister in something. But, who knows what she'll do. It might even turn out to be something bad in the readers mind, like screwing her sister's chance at college. Just a thought. Good job Robin!
ReplyDeleteGreat b/log, Robin! I read that and thought the same thing that you thought. Like Kat, I thought it had something to do with her sister's college education. Once again, great job
ReplyDeleteI think what she means by "something that really counts" is that she wants to do something that impresses others and makes a positive change. Great quote choice Robin, your question has started quite a conversation!
ReplyDeleteI think the sentence you choose was really powerful! I agree with a few of the people that have already commented, I want to know what you thought "something that counts" meant. Good job connecting the sentence to yourself.
ReplyDelete"But what does she mean by 'really counting'? Outdoing her sister?" That's a great question, Robin. It could be like what others above said, she could ruin her sister's chance at getting into college, or maybe it will just be something that she can be proud of. Maybe she will be proud of herself if she gets into a good college, like Aisha (probably) will. I know that the one big goal that I have in life, and I would be proud of myself if I completed, is getting a degree in law. It wouldn't surprise me if Nadira had something like that in mind.
ReplyDeleteInteresting point Kat. That's really neat , Maya, i didn't know that. good point. Also agree with Lighthall, it was a good conversation starter. I am more interested in what you said: "look at things I have created" like, arts and crafts, or drawings, or schoolwork, or more metaphysical stuff? Like, friends? I want to know what Nadria can do.
ReplyDeletecool dude you chose the same quote as me! i totally agree that this may foreshadow some competition between Nadira and Aisha.
ReplyDeleteI really like this quote too. i like how you connected it with yourself. Great job writing what you think.
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