Heads of the Colored People: Journal 3
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DUE DATE:
Sunday 3/10
DIRECTIONS:
For this journal, please read the story titled “The Body’s Defense Against Itself.”
- Journals are 1-2 pages double spaced.
- What should be in your journal? A journal entry should contain 4 items about each piece of literature you read in the textbook:
- A brief synopsis of what the piece was about [think characters, conflict, resolution]
- Any lines or phrases that have particular significance [think important themes, climactic moments]
- A short explanation of what you liked or found most valuable about the piece
- Any questions you have about the piece. [Then ask those questions in your group to ensure you understand the piece better]
Solution Preview
The article explores the lives of two girls, Fatima and Christina, though their high school and transformation to adulthood as they continually needle each other on issues to do with weight and appearance. The two African American Girls are the only black girls in the California-based school and often engage in some stressful conflict with each other. The reader catches up with Fatima, 33 years old amid her yoga poses after being distracted by the new black student in her class.
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