After reading “The Lesson” By Toni Cade Bambara.
The two characters I will be choosing to compare during their visit to F.A.O. Schwartz are Sylvia, and Sugar. As sugar entered the store she expressed how everything is expensive and was upset about the $1,000 she wasn’t really fond of being there. When Ms. Moore asked “what did you think of FAO Schwartz?” sugars response was “I don’t think all of us here put together eat in a year what that sailboat cost”. Sylvia who I believe is the protagonist in the story reaction to Ms. Moore question was her feeling embarrassed because Ms.Moore gave her a shrilly look. After M.S Moore asked “did anybody else learn anything today?” she walked away because she didn’t like the fact that Ms. Moore brought her them to that expensive toy store. but overall I feel as though they both had the same feeling but sugar was more vocal and nice about the whole ordeal and Sylvia did not speak about it she chose the rude approach and walked off.
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I just saw your comment on the post about “Salvation” and now I’m reading your post after posting my submission that I realized that we share some common ground which is kind of cool. I agree that Sugar was nicer about the whole experience compared to Sylvia. Honestly, at first when I read it, I was a bit agitated with the character because I thought she was so rude for no reason, especially to someone who wants to show you something that could be a positive learning experience. However, I read it a second time and remember that I was little bit that way as well. I too would find it boring to hear lectures about things that I don’t care about. Then I resonated when I realized that she’s hurt and sad because she probably feels like there’s no point in being in this store if one can’t afford none of the things that are on display. Essentially, they were all window shopping even if Ms. Moore’s intention was to simply educate the kids.