Mitchell portrays self-image and social acceptance through the interactions between Jason and Hugo throughout the WHOLE chapter. I'll start with self-image. At the very beginning Jason says that he put away anything that made him look babyish in front of Hugo, this shows self-image due to Jason worrying about how he is presented to Hugo. He also tries to shut down the topic of him getting a award for making great poems, due to the fact that this will make him look like a loser. This isn't really an interaction but it makes a good point. An interaction between Jason and Hugo that shows us (The readers) Self-image is when Hugo calls his brother Nigel a space cadet and then proposes a bet regarding a game of Darts. Jason thinks to himself wanting to decline and then thinks of Hugo regarding Jason as a "space cadet" to his friends and then says "okay". He is worried about how Hugo views him and wants to look cool, even if it's just a little.(Why can't this kid just be himself!)Another great part where Mitchell portrays self-image is when Hugo steals cigarettes and tells JAson if he wanted some. At first Hugo says it ok if he didn't want some, But when Jason says "Not today" Hugo tells him if he keeps this "Not today" attitude up, he'll end up like Uncle Brain or his father(Basically lame-o's) Jason thinks that if he smokes the cigarettes, then he will look cool again towards Hugo so he decided to do it.
Two post in one day... that's a record for me. Should i make a blog about Bridle Path? That aside this was all i can manage with memory and crappy notes i took
ReplyDeleteI really liked how you chose to use that picture to represent Jason's outlook on himself. It shows that he views himself in a perspective that he believes everyone sees him, which is kind of the whole moral of what we've been reading in "Black Swan Green" so far.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I chose the picture because it was the only thing I could find... I had better thoughts in mind. Maybe I should learn to draw to make the images I want.
DeleteI really liked how you chose to use that picture to represent Jason's outlook on himself. It shows that he views himself in a perspective that he believes everyone sees him, which is kind of the whole moral of what we've been reading in "Black Swan Green" so far.
ReplyDeleteI liked the whole point, and am thankful to make me remind about the poem part. I have a question; why do YOU think Jason does that. You know, everyone is giving different facts.
ReplyDeleteWhy does Jason does what? Why he tries to fit in and try to transform himself into someone cool when he isn't?
DeleteI feel that Jason tries to fit in due to the fact that he isn't satisfied with who he is and believes that other kids think the same. Jason then thinks that if he molds himself into someone he isn't it, he will be accepted by everyone around him and he will have a boosted self-esteem. I feel that this all pins down to Jason's poor self-esteem as it is what makes Jason view himself that he isn't perfect and won't fit in and that clogs his mind believing that he won't fit in his environment.
DeleteI love the image, it really reflects our Jason and who he truly is and feels about himself. You have some great ideas and explanations on self-image and social acceptance!
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