Small Group Presentation
Transcript: Small Group Presentation Krista Beltran, Alyssa Oetker, and Braelyn Schafer 12/7/22 Introduction Argument Intro Being different is a weakness. Throughout the stories majority of the main characters have felt bad with being different and were left out of activities. This lead to them trying to cover up or disguise what makes them different instead of embracing it. People who are different from social normality are likely to be outcasted, harrassed by their peers, and feel worthless. The Doll's House The Doll's House In "The Doll's House," The main character, Kezia, and her sisters Isabel and Lottie are gifted a large, lovely dollhouse. The girls tell their friends and start bringing their friends to see the dollhouse. Except for two girls, the Kelvey girls, who weren't allowed to because of their place in society. Eventually, Kezia brings them to see the dollhouse, which not only gets her in trouble but the two Kelveys as well. Evidence ‘’....Only two who stayed outside the ring were the two who were always outside, the little Kelveys. They knew better than to come anywhere near the Burnells.’’ Pg 203, p 14. This evidence suits our argument because it explains that the Kelveys are left out and looked down upon. Thus making the characters feel like outcasts by the other families and children. Image Argument Throughout the story, there is a few characters who are labeled as outcasts. In this case, these characters are the Kelvey family. The Kelvey girls are outcast because they are a family with less money and the girls have parents who are not seen as respectable. They are weakened by their difference because they are limited in their opportunities and are bullied by the other girls. They aren't able to do the same things or see the dollhouse because their family isn't respected. Argument Poem Collection Poem Collection In "Sonnet, With Bird," the speaker is an Indian man who went to England to promote his book. He felt incredibly lonely and, after a call with his mother, he was told that their was another Indian in England; his name was Aaron. Aaron succumbed to cancer and the speaker arrived too late to say goodbye. In the hospital the speaker was not allowed to wear any of his traditional clothing in the hospital and had quail eggs for breakfast each day. Evidence "As with every other country I've visited, nobody thought I was Indian. This made me lonely." Pg. 214, #6 "Lonely enough to cry in my hotel bed one night as I kept thinking, ‘I am the only Indian in this country right now. I’m the only Indian within a five-thousand-mile circle.” Pg. 214, #7 Evidence Image Argument Argument It weakens them. The speaker was suffering with the fact that they were different from everyone else. It was uncomfortable for them to adapt to the social norms of a different country. Even when they found solace with another person that comfort was eventually taken away. Works Cited Mansfield, Katherine. "The Doll's House." My Perspectives, edited by Savvas Learning Company, 2017. Pages 201-207 Sherman, Alexie. "Sonnet, With Bird." My Perspectives, edited by Savvas Learning Company, 2017. Pages 214-215 H.R, Ganesh. ''Tribal Hut- A Tribute to the Tribal Homes of Coorg.'' Coorg Blog, 2011. Popov, Andriy. ''Smilinh Young Businessman In Orange Bow Typing On Keyboard in Office.'' Alamy Stock Photos, 2017. Sherman, Alexie. "Sonnet, With Bird." My Perspectives, edited by Savvas Learning Company, 2017. (image) Mavor, Salley. Doll House Stories. Wee Folk Studio, 2020. Works Cited In conclusion, being an outcast is difficult for everyone. Although it can be beneficial, the characters throughout the stories have had difficult situations due to standing out. Everyone should have a chance to belong. Conclusion