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The United States in 1852
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Chapter Two
Please revisit chapter two in order to effectively respond to this: As Mary Ellen's family prepares to set off for Oregon, she seems to feel quite conflicted. Try to put yourself in her place. What might you be feeling at this moment?
Personally I think I would feel scared. I would feel this way because of hearing what George Kimball said about all the dangers. ex. The Pawnees( The Indians), The Donner Party, and all the storms. Also I would probably feel sad to have to leave my home, friends and Grandma.
I would feel scared because leaving my home to travel 6 months.I would think we wouldn't make it because of the Donner party and how they eat each other i would have nightmares.
I think we need to move away from the idea of people eating people. That was a very isolated incident and did not happen to most people. You also need to realize that most people did not even know anything about the Donner party. Let's try to explore some other ideas.
Personally I think I would feel scared. I would feel this way because of hearing what George Kimball said about all the dangers. ex. The Pawnees( The Indians), The Donner Party, and all the storms. Also I would probably feel sad to have to leave my home, friends and Grandma.
ReplyDeleteVery thoughtful comments, Theresa. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI also think i would be scared cause well what Theresa said.
ReplyDeleteI would feel scared because leaving my home to travel 6 months.I would think we wouldn't make it because of the Donner party and how they eat each other i would have nightmares.
ReplyDeletei also agree with Theresa.The thought of going on a trip when they will come across Pawnees, storms, or might succumb to cannibalism.
ReplyDeleteOrion what does succumb mean?
ReplyDeleteI would be scared because I would not eat a person or get eaten by a person.
ReplyDeleteI also wouldn't want to be stuck in a storm when I'm asleep in my wagon.
ReplyDeleteI think we need to move away from the idea of people eating people. That was a very isolated incident and did not happen to most people. You also need to realize that most people did not even know anything about the Donner party. Let's try to explore some other ideas.
ReplyDeleteIt is not acceptable,nor will it ever be, to say "What s/he said." You need to think for yourself.
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ReplyDeleteI would be sad if I had to leave my grandma and my home.
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