Gorilla, My Love
For this first journal, you will be reflecting on the short story “Gorilla, My Love”. You need to read the story first and then write a two page response. Your response must be in correct MLA formatting which means it must have a proper heading, running head, title, 12 size font, Times New Roman, double spaced and 1-inch margins all around.
Do not include a works cited page for journal entries.
Assignment:
For the reading this week, the author speaks from the perspective of a child. Although the child is thought of as a “child” her words are very adult-like; she speaks her mind whenever given the chance. For your response this week, focus on the differences between what Hazel says and what you think the adults hear. How does this differ and if you were speaking with her, what would you say to her? Be sure to include specifics from the reading to support your ideas.
Perhaps we can all agree that the way how Bambara narrated “Gorilla, My Love” is a bit puzzling, even challenging. We can surely hear of a child speaking, as the syntax of words and usage of grammar show but digging deep into its meaning is a real extra challenge. How can one get meaning from a “poorly” told story? A story whose lessons even adults will have a hard time deciphering. But we must not get lost in the ingenious way by which Bambara told this story. A closer look will reveal some important lessons.
