A Chat GTP-generated essay on “The Lesson” by Toni Cade Bambara would probably discuss economic disparity, lack of equal opportunity, racial inequity, and other broad social issues. What might you write about in an essay that is less about socio-economic issues and more about other interesting/important details or elements in the story? What title would you give this essay? To submit your Week 3 post, follow the steps below. 1. Scroll up to the black strip at the top of the screen and click the black “plus” sign inside the white circle. It is located to the right of the course title. 2. In the box that reads “Add title,” type in a title that includes your first name, last name, and the words “Discussion 4” (example: John Hart Discussion 3). 3. Type your response in the text box. Remember that your first post must be at least 150 words in order to receive full credit. 4. Navigate to the right side of the screen and choose the Post Category “Week 3 Discussion” (or whichever week is current). Never choose anything in the box that reads “Category Sticky.” Click for screenshot. 5. To add media (optional), click the “add media“ button in between the title box and the text box. Do not add the image directly to the media library. To get the image to show in the tile preview, go to “featured image > add featured image, in the lower right-hand side.” Click for screenshot. 6. Publish the post by clicking the blue button on the right. 7. Please leave a thoughtful reply to the post of one other classmate. Remember that your comments to others should be at least 75 words in order to receive full credit.
Week 3 Discussion
“The Lesson” by Toni Cade Bambara is about a well educated black woman named Miss Moore who takes a group of kids from the neighborhood to experience new things. Miss Moore takes the children to a toy store on the wealthy side of Harlem, to expose the kids to social inequality and the income gap between them and the rich. One of the main character’s, a young girl named Sylvia, shows her pushback towards Miss Moore and her trip throughout the story. Sylvia felt like Miss Moore made things worse in a way because she talked about all these problems but never gave them clear solutions or answers on how to fix their situations. Sylvia also expresses her dislike towards Miss Moore throughout the story because of her tone of voice and the way she carried herself, this wasn’t something any of the kids were used to seeing in a person, especially where they lived in Harlem. The main conflict in the story started when Sugar, Sylvia’s cousin, agreed with Miss Moore’s lesson and showed understanding in what was being said. Sylvia also showed some understanding in the lesson, but gave pushback because she didn’t like Miss Moore and the topic was probably uncomfortable for her. At the end of the story, Sugar sided with Sylvia, but we can infer that’s not what she really wanted to do and this may start a split between the cousin’s relationship in the future. “ Literature adds to reality; it does not simply describe it”( C.S. Lewis). The quote is embodied in the story in many ways. The first way is having the story told in first person by Sylvia, giving us more of a connection to the kids and how they felt. Also throughout the story Toni uses slang as it’ll be […]
This quote about literature is embodied in “The Lesson” by Toni Cade Bambara because it strengthens the required skills that everyday life necessitates and supplies, and in this way, it maintains the already-existing defects in our lives. In the story, the lesson of the field trip is social and economic inequality. The children are taught that despite their poverty, they can overcome obstacles in society and, in time, not only purchase toys but also be treated equally. They take a field trip to the toy store where they discover that they are not bound by the rules of society. Once you acknowledge that you have the ability to do so, I believe you can overcome society’s obstacles. This is true when the narrator says, “And something weird going on, I can feel it in my chest. Anybody else learned anything new today? Lookin dead at me. I walk away.” The narrator resolves her inner battle regarding her ability to change her situation at this point.
The first thing I noticed when I started reading “The Lesson” by Toni Cade Bambara, was the writing style. Her writing style would be considered “Informal” due to how accurate the dialogue is when actually spoken in conversations. I myself wouldn’t consider it informal, taking a language that was forced on you and making it your own shouldn’t be considered informal given its history. The quote “Literature adds to reality; it does not simply describe it” (C.S. Lewis) embodies this story because of the writing style. The descriptiveness and the spelling of certain words give the reader the true essence of the setting, the era, the emotions, and the characters. The author can grasp the feelings of anger and hesitation of the character who has seen clear differences in the character’s social and economic lifestyle compared to others. This adds to reality, especially for adults reading this story who at some point in their childhood also felt like this.
I believe the quote “Literature adds to reality, it does not simply does not describe it” by C.S lewis represents ” The lesson ” by Toni Cade Bambara through accurately describing how what is portrayed in literature can often occur in the real world, especially ones relating to our current day society. Through the clever use of literary devices and different techniques, Bambara is able to describe the reality, which is often quite harsh surrounding certain people within different communities. I believe that it also carries the idea of how important literature and overall writing is to our present day lives, whether or not we consider it so. It depicts present day societal expectations that we see very commonly today. The story revolves around how prevalent and commonplace social and racial inequality was, and the overall message shows that literature can bring great value as it teaches us new perspectives and discover valuable lessons we carry with us today.
The quote “Literature adds to reality; it does not simply describe it” by C.S. Lewis embodies “The Lesson” by Toni Cade Bambara because it shows a comparison and connection of real text to real-world affection that takes place in society as of the present. In this story we see how the woman -Miss Moore comes across Saliva and other kids who aren’t wealthy and takes them to a toy shop, leading them to want an expensive toy. As a lesson from Miss Moore, she begins to expand her thoughts about how young children should earn expensive/wants from working hard. Including that, she mentioned how stealing isn’t the right way but to work for what you want so you can obtain anything you see. This shows a connection to the real world as a kid because you can’t always have everything you want at a certain age but if you work hard for what you want, one day you will reach to have it and even more.
I feel like literature this quote embodies the story “The Lesson” by Toni Cade because though these are words on paper, the words that are said and the way they are express is much more than a description. Its giving preceptive, it shows freedom of speech. The words used in the story gives much context on the tone, setting and what’s happening, however the perceptive that is give through the character we as reading are in the minds of, has been experience by many people while growing up. the feeling of other black being to “uppity” or “white speaking” / acting for their own good. I personal have gone through this because I spoke very “proper” around my black family and friends, but I’ve also experience black people feel “too good” to be around other black people and putting them down because they don’t pay the same amount of taxes. This piece of literature gives isn’t only a writing described by words. Its a story given with preceptives which can be related to many real experiences.
The lesson is an story by Toni Cade Bambara, which talks about the injustice, classism and social inequalities. Today we were assigned to discuss how does this quote “Literature adds to reality; it does not simply describe it” by C.S Lewis about literature embodied in “The Lesson”. This quote to me, is the an appropriate description of the importance of literature in our lives. Literature not only describes reality but also adds to it, and it picture the thinking patterns and social norms prevalent in society. story talks about social and racial inequality back then, and how Miss Moore, the children’s teacher, is pointing it out to the children by taking them to a trip to the city. And this is the connection between the lesson and how literature have influence in our lives.
The quote “Literature adds to reality; it does not simply describe it” by C.S Lewis means to enhance mandatory skills that life brings to you/adds depth into your life and this shows throughout the story “The Lesson” by Toni Cade Bambara. In the story, a black woman named Miss Moore came across Silvia and these other unprivledged kids and decided to take them to a toy store. The kids wanted to buy a sailboat in the store but they realized that it’s too much money. Miss Moore then goes on to tell them how people work hard to get their money and not decide to start stealing things. This goes to show how some people are priveledged and unpriveledged with their lives and you can’t get everything you want in your life. This goes to show a more sensitive understanding of true disparities in the economic world and how people earn for what they work for.
I think the quote “Literature adds to reality; it does not simply, describe it”(C.S. Lewis) embodied “The lesson by Toni Cade Bambara, we can examine how the story uses literary elements to go beyond and to discribe the insights into the reality of social and economic difference .Bambara was uses literary techniques to convey that harsh realities of individuals and people in the communties .It demonstrates that literature has the ability to create awareness and being able to think quickly .At the end of the story where Sylvia reflects on the implications of the lesson” embodies the idea that literature goes beyond simple description .In the Lesson Literary work as a good value lesson to individuals and to educate them.
The quote “literature adds to reality; it does not simply describe it”(C.S Lewis) is embodied in the short story “the lesson” by toni cade Bambara it tells us the reality what going on the world. A child named sylvia goes toy store with is friend and miss moore ,she is well educated black women. So there some unjustice happen it is story of every black people so its not right i think people should not judge people by color, race, income, languages and even based on jobs it is very bad thing .The quote “Equal chance to pursue happiness means an equal crack at the dough”(toni cade bambara) it tells how hard work they will do it will never come to good side but still some people are getting very good chance but not 100% they are still with old mind set , so they have to change .
Toni Cade Bambara’s “The Lesson” resonates with C.S. Lewis’s quote that “Literature adds to reality; it does not simply describe it” due to its engaging plot that goes beyond simple description. The narrative acts as a compelling platform for social commentary, offering readers a thought-provoking glimpse into the harsh economic disparities of society. Bambara highlights how literature can expose us to various facets of reality and compel us to think about the profound inequities within it by transporting the kids from their impoverished neighborhood to the luxurious world of F.A.O. Schwarz. The story’s characters’ growth also demonstrates how literature may capture people’s changing reactions to the circumstances they face, giving their identities greater depth. “The Lesson” shows how literature pushes us to think critically and deal with complex topics by refusing to provide simple answers and instead leaving readers with unanswered questions and thoughts. Bambara adds layers of meaning to the story through the use of symbolism and metaphor, such as the pricey toys and the idea of a “lesson,” and she shows how literature can improve our understanding of reality by giving it depth, complexity, and an invitation to explore the rich fabric of human experience.
I think the quote “Literature adds to reality; it does not simply describe it” (C.S. Lewis) embodied “The Lesson” by Toni Cade Bambara by taking the fundamental factors of social issues (education, economic inequality, and environmental) and making them into a storytelling work of literature that adds perspective, emotions, and story. The short story “The Lesson” Is about a well-educated and experienced black woman professor who shows the reality and the economic differences of the world to her students to see how her students react and what emotions they get when they are faced with a rich environment that is quite unfamiliar of what they live.
C.S. Lewis’s quote “Literature adds to reality; it does not simply describe it” means that literature goes beyond just telling a story; it adds depth and meaning to our understanding of life. In “The Lesson” by Toni Cade Bambara. In the story an educated black lady named Miss Moore took Silvia and other children for field trip to a fancy toy store. Miss Moore wants the children to understand how some people have a lot of money and privilege while others have very little. As the story continues it makes us think about the world we live in. It adds depth to your understanding of the issues it talks about.
The quote “Literature adds to reality; it does not simply describe it” (C.S. Lewis) embodied in the “The lesson” by Toni Cade Bambara because it describes what is going on in the world. There are many kinds of interaction you get put through in life before and now in days. Some example may be inequality, discrimination, poverty, and just basic judgement. Like in the story “The lesson” by Toni Cade Bambara, when a well educated and experienced black woman who took Silvia and others to see how the world is and how unjust they are towards black people how they are signalize and discriminated. The quote “Equal chance to pursue happiness means an equal crack at the dough” ( Toni cade Bambara) proved to them that no matter how hard they worked for things it will never compensate because of inequality. I agree with this quote because even people now define you by color, race, income, languages and even based on jobs,
The powerful short tale “The Lesson” by Toni Cade Bambara perfectly exemplifies C.S. Lewis’s claim that writing enhances reality rather than merely describing it. The main plot of Bambara’s story centers on a journey that some underprivileged kids from Harlem take with their unconventional teacher Miss Moore to Manhattan’s F.A.O. Schwarz toy store.On the surface, the narrative presents a simple illustration of the glaring economic inequalities that exist in society. however, Bambara does more than simply explain this inequality; she magnifies and adds layers to it, causing readers to consider more fundamental societal and moral issues. Readers can feel the weight of injustices and consider the fundamental unfairness of the children’s socioeconomic circumstances thanks to the children’s reactions, particularly Sylvia’s internal conflict. For instance, the children’s outright shock and outrage when they see a toy sailboat with a price tag of more than $1,000 serve as a tangible reminder of the size of the socio-economic divide. This observation of the pricey toys becomes more than just a simple reflection on access, privilege, and societal value. Bambara gives the reader a more empathetic understanding of the realities of economic disparity by contrasting it with the wealth of the toy store and the world of these kids.
The quote “Literature adds to reality; it does not simply describe it” (C.S. Lewis) is embodied in the short story “the lesson” by Toni Cade Bambara. In the story a child named Sylvia visits a toy store with a few neighborhood children and Miss Moore, an educated black woman who Sylvia finds unpleasant. This story describes the economic injustice that was the reality for many Americans at this time, but goes over and beyond by putting the reader in the mind of a child trying to wrap their head around the fact that their family’s yearly income is a child’s toy sailboat for the rich. We are not only told that Sylvia feels like an unjust has been done against her, the author also uses vivid imagery so that we also feel this unjust too. “Then Sugar run a finger over the whole boat. And I’m jealous and want to hit her. Maybe not her, but I sure want to punch somebody in the mouth.” (Toni Cade Bambara). This quote brings to life the anger that Sylvia feels, and we feel the anger too. Mourning for these impoverished children, and the bit of innocence that left them when they exited the toy store empty handed.
“Literature adds to reality; it does not simply describe it”. From the very get go of the story Sylvia our narrator introduces us to Ms Moore using these very descriptive details about her. “Back in the days when everyone was old….and she not even related by marriage or blood”. (Bambara para1) The description doesn’t simply describes Miss Moore but somehow adds reality to it, fascinating how we could imagine what everything that was being conveyed to us. Similarly, by drawing a comparison between two things the author creates additional meanings (like) in line 6 of paragraph 2 the narrator mentions something to the line of Fat Butt already wasting his peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwich like the pig he is. Fat Butt isn’t really a pig but the narrator uses a form of literature here simile to describe how his friend had already fished his food comparing him to a pig (pigs are usually known for eating too fast).
Toni Cade Bambara’s The Lesson illustrates C.S. Lewis’s literary criticism by telling us how Sylvia perceives and thinks about her environment as an impoverished black kid in the 1960s. The narrative reminded us of some of our personal challenges, which some of us are still dealing with in 2023.
C.S. Lewis’s quote about literature is embodied in The Lesson by Toni Cade Bambara by giving us a glimpse of how Sylvia see’s and feels about her world in tje 1960’s living in poverty as a black child. Bambara introduces us to Ms Moore who is a black educated women, which was looked upon in the “ghetto” at those times. Looked upon for speaking proper english, or just simply dressing in a professional way. In the story Ms Moore takes Sylvia and her cousins to a fancy toy story, which Sylvia doesn’t seem interested by. Until they get to the store and see the toys from the window and there “ridiculous” prices. Sylvia starts to feel ashamed and gets frustrated. “And I’m jealous and want to hit her. Maybe not her, but punch somebody in the mouth”. (Bambara, 1972) Ms Moore’s lesson over all was to show these kids how others live, and if they could do it they could to. The story gave us a feeling of some of our day to day life struggles that some of us faced in the 60s and even now in 2023. “That this is not much of a democracy if you ask me. Equal chance to pursue happiness means and equal crack at the dough, don’t it?” (Bambara, 1972)
