“The lesson” was about these group of kids that were taken on a field trip to 5th Ave by Miss Moore. She took them on this trip to teach them about money show them how the other side lived, the group noticed how expensive things were. They were one person in the group that stood out her name were Mercedes it was obvious she was a clear difference in the group because it seems like money wasn’t hard for her to get so she was treated different. They noticed how expensive things were on that side of town, Miss Moore also were teaching them the value of money and to see how the other side lived. It also show how unfair the system were in the United States, Miss Moore opened their eyes to their reality of the world.
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3 thoughts on ““The lesson” by Toni Cade Bambara.”
Kathyann, thank you for your good comments about Mercedes in the week’s story. What Sylvia learns from the day in the toy store is far different from her experience. Thank you for your personal introduction too. You certainly have had challenges in your life, and I’m so glad you are at BMCC now following your dreams.
Hello Kathyann! I agree, it almost seems like the other side of town was an entirely different world for Sylvia. I thought it was great how Miss Moore exposed them to a life of things that they normally wouldn’t see in their community. Being uncomfortable but inspired is one way to spark their ambition to have more. You sound ambitious as well. Im right there with ya! im 37 with 2 girls both with special needs. BMCC has been a great experience for me and I hope it will be for you too. Thank you so much for sharing, I wish you the best of luck!
Hello Kathyann! I agree that Miss Moore will teach the children the value of money and certainly go out from her town to see the different ways or how we can see from another perspective of where others live or the different prices. This also teaches them the prejudices of society and/or the socioeconomic levels of any society because it determines their survival because they have toys in the store at very high prices and it is considered as flattery for them because that could be the maintenance of the food of several families.