Post B week 6

Throughout this section of the book, Alice continues to struggle in college and is still having a rough time and with all the unwanted attention. I can see her frusterations with not wanting people to feel bad for her and just wants some attention just for being Alice not because she was raped. However, Her friends have been there for her to help her get through this hard time and for her to stay strong. Alice is very lucky to have such kind friends who genuinely care about her so much. Also, in this section she talks about her experiences with diffrent types of girls in diffrent types of dorms. She categorizes them as some are the goody good girls, some the bad girls, and some and the girls with boyfriends. She considered herself a goody good girl. I don't like when people stereotype themselves or other people and give them a title. I think it is almost like you are judging them which is something no one should ever do.

Post A week 6

ebullient (pg 162): overflowing with fervor, enthusiasm, or excitement; high-spirited.

depicted (pg 184): To represent in words; describe.

A theme that is developing in the memoir is you should always see past first impressions and wait until you get to know someone before you jump to any conclusions.

Post B week 5

In this section of the book, Alice's parents finally agree with her and allow her to return to Syrcruse. She returns and stays in the Haven hall, which is safer then the regular dorms. I think her parents won't regret their decision of allowing this because I'm sure all they want is for their daughter to be happy. But when Alice returns, everyone is shocked. People would approach her and say how glad they are that she came back. Since this was talked about with many people, even strangers would approach her and hug her and pitty her, which would obviously make Alice feel akward and uncomfortable. She doesn't want pitty, she wants people to see her as the old Alice, the one who wasn't raped. She continues to struggle as shes trying to adapt back into college life to feel normal again. I believe with the support of her friends and family, and with people treating her normally this can be accomplished.

Post A week 5

admissible (pg 140): that may be allowed or conceded; allowable.

disconcerted (pg 145): to throw into disorder or confusion; disarrange.

A theme that is merging in the memoir is parents need to let their child make their own decisions so they can have independence.

background

The memoir of Lucky written by Alice Sebold.
published in 2006
a non-fiction book.
246 pages.
The story plot is similar to the memoir of A piece of Cake which I read recently and since I liked that so much I thought I would enjoy Luck as well.

Post B week 4

In this section of the book summer is ending and Alice needs to make an important decision. She needs to decide whether shes going to go back to Syracuse or change to a new school. Her parents suggest an all girls college that is only five blocks away from her house. Also, Since it is so close Alice would be able to come home easily and sleep there every night. That way her parents would know she was safe. However, this is not what Alice has in mind. Alice doesn't want the fact that she was raped to effect other aspects in her life. She thinks if she doesn't try to go back the way things were, she would be unhappy. She wans to return to Syracuse so that she will feel more normal. I believe Alice knows whats best for her. If shes willing and feels comfortable enough to go back and face the same campus that will haunt her for the rest of her life, then I think she should do it. She should at least try it out and if shes that unhappy then she can consider transferring. But she would regret not at least attempting to make things back to normal.

Post A week 4

traversed (pg 93): to pass or move over, along, or through.

mechanism (pg 97): the agency or means by which an effect is produced or a purpose is accomplished.