My title would be “The different ways in which individuals conceptualize the same idea”. In the story “The Lesson”, They all live in the same neighborhood and they all live in very similar situations – Living in the ghetto with similar house holds. “while our mothers were in a la-de-da apartment up the block having a good ole time” (Bambara 1). However, during their visit to the toy store, they all had different reactions. In the end some personalized the experience while it flew over the heads of others. It had an effect on all of them but the severity of the effect is different. For example, Sylvia and sugar. They both understand the concept, that the lesson is a contrast to how they live versus how others live in relation to their financial stance. Thereafter, sugar accepts her reality and situation. The lesson never truly got through to her, However, for Sylvia, her reality was threatened and in that moment she felt ashamed and somewhat vulnerable which she’s not used to. Those feelings urge her to change her situation instead of accepting it like sugar.
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I like the title of your essay. It fits the various description that Sylvia gave to the persons living in her neighborhood especially Miss Moore. You very clearly explained the effect that their trip to the toy store had on them individually. I am not sure if they understood the concept that Miss Moore was trying to get them to understand as they seemed to expect her to have all the answers to their questions.
Keona, I think the idea of a character analysis of all the players in the story would make a good essay. Each character is a bit different in their responses to the “lesson.” Thank you for providing specific details and even a quote to support your hypothetical essay. As your colleague Bernadette notes, your title suggests the different ways the same lesson will be received by the various children. It’s a great idea.