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When you make hay while In what way were you changed by this book? What surprised “The Canterville Ghost is one of the most famous short stories

ever written. In 1887, Oscar Wilde published it in two parts in The
you most...moved you...angered you? What did you learn by
Court and Society Review, a British magazine. Discrimination
reading Tattoos on the Heart?
the sun shines …. Maybe the fact that we should never prejudge people, but give is an actual issue in society, suffered in several occasions since
the beginning of civilization when the Egyptians used to keep
them a chance, and accept that they have changed…No matter
who you are or who you were before, you can change. God´s the Jewish people as slaves. Probably, the most famous kind
of discrimination is racism, being the most controversial issue
mercy is big enough to reach everyone, but not as big to make during this whole month because of George Floyd’s murder.
the whole conversion by himself, if you want to change you ......
This year has brought the unexpected all together to our lives and classrooms. It was should open your doors to God´s power, let him approach your …..we can conclude that discrimination has always existed and
God’s hand that rescued us, giving us the strength and inspiration to get the best out of heart. is a worldwide issue that we must change to make a better
it. While at home, our students had more time to connect with their inner richness and It surprises us how unfair life can be, why did a twelve-year old world. Who are we to judge anyone because of his race, religion,
values, and it was the teachers’ call to give them the chance and motivation to put that have to be shot by the highest caliber ever seen and end with disabilities or any other characteristic? We have to face it, and
depth on paper. English was the tool to get closer to different texts and speakers, who his life right there? He didn´t deserve that, no one deserves it has to be now.
inspired our students to express their own ideas and feelings. Here is a brief sample of that actually, but that’s how life works. It is sad but true. By Facundo Medica
this. Enjoy every single word as a reflection of our authors’ hearts. Abelleira-Lombardini- Pedemonte-Pérez Colman-Silvano
Some students also wrote about fate after
Prof. María Eugenia Sanguinetti reading Lord SAVILE’S Crime by O.Wilde :
Coordinadora de Inglés Nivel Secundario
4th year read stories by Oscar Wilde. Here Destiny, a matter of believing
are extracts from the reviews and essays they …Lord Savile´s crime was to believe that our fate is tied. Was
wrote about The Canterville Ghost. it? Is our future actually written? …..no one has the final truth
5th year read the book Tattoos on the Heart criticize something people are doing and that we don´t like but on the subject, no one really knows if what they are saying is
by Father Gregory Boyle. Here are their we would be very wrong if we do it without first knowing the “…The Canterville ghost is one of the most famous stories of correct or not. It is something that we call metaphysics, which
comments and reflections after the reading. story behind it. Oscar Wilde, but actually it hides a dark secret between the means that it cannot be scientifically proven to be true or false,
...... lines. it is up to each one individually to believe in it, or not…”
In Los Angeles, many gang members have sophisticated tattoos There are many things that make Boyle so successful at The main concept that calls the reader’s attention is the fact Alberio - Martin (4th year)
that show their gang affiliation. Tattoos cannot be removed, helping gang members and outcasts, one is that he follows the that there are a lot of xenophobic comments and attitudes
except for surgery. This creates the constant, lifelong loyalty example of Jesus and that he has a very strong faith. He looks during the narration. For example, it makes the Americans Some gave a twist to The Happy Prince and brought him to the
that gangs demand. However, Gregory Boyle’s non-profit like someone very special, he has accomplished a lot and he is look like vulgar and uneducated people that have no respect modern world:
organization, Homeboy Industries, offers tattoo removal a very humble person; he truly believes in what he does and for the culture of the place; whereas the British Aristocrats “Millions of followers, there he was. At the top of every social
operations. Tattoos, therefore, symbolize the crimes that he is willing to do what other people are to afraid to do. He are shown as incapable people with no power. Obviously, media app. Everything shone bright around Arthur Morgan,
Boyle’s associates have committed, crimes that supposedly loves these gang members by who they are, giving them the these critics are covered by a lot of symbolism. The ghost is champagne, parties, friends and, of course, money. You
make them unloved and irreversible. However, removing confidence to become better persons, instead of playing god actually the representation of the British aristocrats during the couldn’t meet anyone who didn’t know him. Fame, smiles and
the tattoos of former gang members is one of Boyle’s most and judging them as if they were monsters. All these things Victorian era, when they lost a lot of power due to the rise of white teeth meant everything in the spotlight. His position was
important points: no crime is so great that he cannot be make him someone who the gang members actually appreciate the middle class, so they had to ask for help to the Americans. unmatched, Bel Air, notoriety; it was like he was wrapped up in
forgiven. In this way, tattoo removal is combined with Boyle’s and respect, they can see that he only has good intentions. So, viewed from a symbolic perspective, the story is about gold. Even when he was surrounded by misery and poverty, he
religious message: just like tattoos that were considered Regarding our personal experience this was completely related the fight between two aristocracies that end up helping each held on to his dear life. Everyone praised his name but little did
permanent can be removed, even the most serious crimes can to our being part of the exchange programm in LA, where we other, where one of them ends up having the upper hand and they know he was blinded by the flash of the cameras…”
be forgiven, and even the most hardened criminals have the went to Skid Row (a diner where homeless people get food) the other one finally dies. Piuma, Calandria, Vidal, Carril and Miranda (4th year)
right to love God. to help. We stayed there for 2 nights and one day we went to ......
...... eat to a place that hired ex-gang members and removed their This funny short story, even though at the time was a well- Others just made up their own story from
Nowadays, there are many prejudices that we have about the tattoos as part of their salary. I think we learned that anyone regarded one, nowadays, with a better consideration of the scratch:
poor people, but we do not know what they are experiencing can change if he es willing to sacrifice for the things he desires. cultures and the history, has actually become a message of
or all the misfortunes that they are carrying with them every Bogado-Valiante-Barletta-Bidolegui-Lazzari- Larralde ethnical discrimination and cultural criticism. And remember, …” Later that day, we entered the pyramid. Inside, there were
day. What Boyle says about looking at what the poor have to every book has a message between the lines; you just have to lots of beautiful frescoes and paintings which told the story
deal with instead of paying attention to how they deal with is be able to discover it. “ of the pharaoh Snefru of the IV century, his early life and
very accurate and does well in challenging us. It is very easy to By Javier Mihura childhood, teenage years, his marriage to Hetepheres I and

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