I would name the story “The Real World” and how Miss Moore feels that she has to educate the kids as it will be useful to them and don’t have to live the way they do anymore if they pursue to continue their education the way she did. It will also focus about how Sylvia’s view of the world changed as the story goes. The story focuses more about Sylvia’s point of view while Miss Moore wants the best for her students. Sylvia’s view of the world changes when she finds out that the real world is actually hard. Miss Moore is teaching them the importance it is to have a education since they can move forward in life the way she did. Living in a poor neighborhood doesn’t mean it always has to be like that as long as you have your education, you can keep moving forward in life.
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After reading “The Lesson” by Toni Cade Bambara, I would write more about details in character development regarding Sylvia and how she came to be more aware of her socio-economic situation with little conversation. Sylvia was the leader of her group, smarter than the rest, and was afraid to go into the store but at first was unaware why. She was able to realize that she did not have the types of funds to pay for expensive toys. The price of those toys was the price to feed her entire family. She did not ask her mother about the money, but was knew exactly what she would say, showing that she understood that her family could not afford those kinds of luxuries. Miss Moore knew this about Sylvia, and by directing her questions at her, she showed the reader that she wanted Sylvia to realize the true lesson she was trying to teach the group without speaking further on it. From there, she was able to piece her future together and decide that she would not feel that way again when she grew up. The title that I would give this essay is “Character Analysis of Sylvia in ‘The Lesson’”.
I will tittle the story as “Unfair Life” . Ms. Moore is portrayed as someone who possesses a profound understanding of the contrasting realities between the “poor black neighborhood” and the affluent life of Manhattan. She recognizes that education is the key to transcending these disparities. Having pursued higher education herself, she feels compelled to extend a helping hand to others from her community, regardless of their standing in society. The story vividly illustrates the disparities between economic classes, showcasing how even the smallest luxuries for the wealthy could mean survival for those less fortunate. Yet, it emphasizes that such assistance is seldom given freely. Instead, the narrative underscores the transformative power of education as the primary means of breaking the cycle of poverty and injustice.
