antown fisher

1. Antwon gets into a lot of fights. do you think that he fights because people have made him angry or he is angry already?
-i think Antwone is already angery.

2. When Antwon first goes to see the therapist, he is very vague with information about his background. Why would he not just come out with all his history? Is he hiding something? How is Antwon different or the same as Melinda sordino in speak?
-Yes, he probably is hiding something. Somthing is obviously bugging him, something from his childhood.

3. Why does antwon say that he should just go to the brig? how would that be easier for him than the alternative that he is givin?
-Becasue going to the brig is apperently better than brining up things about his past.

4. When his shipmates are talking about going home for the holiday, antwon ignores the question. why?
-He does not want to tell them that he has no family.

5. Durring the thanksgiving dinner and the doctors house, antwon is put in an awkward situation when the doctors father asks him a question. why was it awkward for him?
-It's awkward for Antwone because he never had a real family, nor a real thanksgiving with his parents of any kind.

6. The doctor at one point says that forgiveness is a way of freeing yourself. do you agree? Talk about Antwan and Melinda in terms of forgiving themselves. What would they be forgiving themselves for? Why?
-To beome free from their past they must first forgive themselves. they would forgive themselves for not opening up earlier or for not telling anyone.

7. Discuss two possible themes of Antwon Fisher? Are there simalar themes in Speak? Explain.
-The Strength of the Character. Antwone starts talking about his past and his family, he has the courage now to finally free himslef from his abusive childhood and move on with his life. Speaking up. Dont let your memories control your life.