Welcome to your online discussion of Love, Hate, and Other Filters!
Together with members of your book group, you’ll be reading Love, Hate, and Other Filters by Samira Ahmed over the next several weeks. Although you're not required to take notes while you read, it would be wise to keep track of important events and characters for your own clarification. You are, however, expected to participate regularly and thoughtfully in an online discussion of FOUR essential questions.
Here's how it works:
Divide your book roughly into thirds. You need to have read and blogged about each third by the due dates below.
There are two kinds of posts in this discussion: response and comment.
Response = direct response to the essential questions
Comment = comment on someone else’s posted response or comment
Post at least TWO responses for each third of your book (SIX overall).
You must respond at least once to each of the essential questions over the course of your reading. One of your six responses can be a “free-response" post.
Post at least TWO comments for each section of your book (SIX overall).
Due dates:
- Post your first set of responses and comments by Friday, May 17 (Red 3), and Monday, May 20 (Blue 1).
- Post your second set of responses and comments by Thursday, May 30 (Red 3), and Friday, May 31 (Blue 1).
- Post your third set of responses and comments by Friday, June 7 (Red 3), and Monday, June 10 (Blue 1).
- How does prejudice affect the lives of young people growing up?
- How and why are people prejudiced?
- How are justice & courage related?
- In what ways does this book refute the notion of the “single story”?
** Free-response option: Address another issue/episode/or passage in the book that you find significant for any reason.
Assessment:
To earn maximum credit, post thoughtful responses that are at least a few sentences in length—and carefully proofread! Do not misspell characters' or authors’ names! Also, be sure to include specific references to the text (either details or short quotations). Page numbers, too, are always helpful.
Hi, this is Izzy.
ReplyDeleteThis is Mary
ReplyDeleteHi i'm Lars
ReplyDeleteHow and why are people prejudiced?
ReplyDeletePeople are prejudiced because of the experience they have had with people in the same group as the person they judge. Maya is a an Indian girl with parents who expect her to follow their path. They want her to marry an Indian boy and follow the career they chose for her. Maya's uncle comes up to her and asks her about her college plans; "premed or prelaw." Her uncle thinks that because of what her parents have done, she must become a doctor or lawyer, and not a film maker.
I agree with your statement Mary in the fact that people are prejudice because of their experiences with other people. Although I think that you could have cited more direct quotes from the text. Overall I think you did a good job in stating how and why people are prejudice.
DeleteI strongly agree with you Mary and think that you gave a great example with her Uncle thinking that because what her parents have done she must do the same as well. This was a another example that also connected with when she judged Kareem for doing something that she thought just cause he was Muslim and Muslims didn't drink that it wasn't considered normal. Even though people are prejudiced to her she is to other people as well and that it just is a instinct to judge people and think one way when you kinda have been trained to.
DeleteExcellently said! I totally agree with what you said explaining how people are prejudice because of experiences with people that share the same opinions and judging the same way. It would have been helpful include the page number that the scene with her uncle took place though, otherwise well done.
DeleteIn what ways does this book refute the notion of the “single story”?
ReplyDeleteIn the book "Love, Hate and other filters," Maya the main character shows that people shouldn't be defined by a single story. Maya is an Indian girl with parents who have high expectations for her. They expect her to be a typical Indian girl who marries an Indian boy and goes to college to become a lawyer or doctor. By sneaking out to have Phil teach her to swim, she shows us that she can do her own thing, and not only what her parents say. She shows the other side of her story to Phil. The girl she wants to be, and not just the stereotypical Indian girl.
I enjoyed that in your response you used a specific situation from the story to back up your statement. I also liked that you sort of restated the question at the the beginning of your response to emphasize what you would be talking about. As a whole I think that you could have used direct quotes from the story just emphasize an even more specific point from the story.
DeleteHello, I'm Lilly
ReplyDeleteHi, I am Ellie.
ReplyDeleteHow and why are people prejudiced?
ReplyDeletePeople are prejudice because it is a stereotypical habit that people get stuck in, because habits are hard to break. Some people might not even realize when they are being prejudice. People are prejudice by judging people for their race before they even meet or really know the person. In the book "Love, Hate, and Other filters," by Samira Ahmed Maya narrates and says "this is not normal, not for a desi Muslim kid." (page 57) Maya was awfully surprised by the fact that Kareem was drinking alcohol on their date because as she stated this wasn't "normal." This is just one example in the story where Maya was being prejudice. Maya basically had an idea in her mind that if you are desi Muslim then you must follow all the rules of your religion. But later on she learned this wasn't the case because Kareem was drinking alcohol, even though he was desi Muslim.
-Izzy
I agree, stereotyping is a habit that is hard to break. People stereotype others without even thinking. They stereotype people based on assumptions made by others, and they stereotype thinking it's always true.
DeleteI like how you included stereotypes in your response, Izzy. I do agree that stereotypes can shape the opinions people share, and can also lead to one being prejudice. I also love how you stated many people judge unknowingly, because I believe a strong amount of stereotyping happens subconsciously, and can come off as being prejudice, even when it isn't meant to.
Delete-Ellie
I definitely agree with you Izzy, where you said that it is a habit that people are stuck in and that yes, people do it without even knowing that they are and it's just a instinct to be prejudice and judge someone who might be different then you or does something that you think is wrong. I love the example you gave when Maya judged Kareem without even really knowing. I thought it fit really well with what you were saying!
DeleteThese are really thoughtful discussions. Keep it up!
DeleteHow does prejudice affect the lives of young people growing up?
ReplyDeleteIn the book "Love, Hate, and Other Filters," by Samira Ahmed Maya's life is practically based on her prejudice mother. Maya's mom has a preconceived idea of Maya's life because Maya is Muslim. She wants Maya to a college nearby (specifically University of Chicago), but Maya wants to go to a film school (NYU). Maya's mother also wants her to marry a "suitable" Muslim guy, but Maya just wants to choose whoever she wants to marry. Lastly Maya's mother also wanted her to to be able to cook. Maya's mom even states "'We should have sent you to a boarding school in India. Then you would have learned to be a good daughter."' This just shows that Maya's mom is so fixed on the idea that Maya can only be a good daughter if she does what her mom wants her to do, and Maya's mom will only be happy if Maya lives a normal, stereotypical Muslim life. Prejudice is affecting Maya's life a lot because her entire future is held back to only what her mom will allow her to do.
Incredible response to the question! I agree strongly with what you had to say but I also wanted to mention that her dad is also a bit of a prejudice himself. Certainly not as intense as Maya's mom but you can agree that he also wants things for his daughter that Maya isn't passionate about.
DeleteI like how you used good cites from the text, that really go with the statement you are making. I agree that Maya's mom is planning out her life, without even considering what Maya wants. Her mom is stereotyping her own daughter based on what Muslims have been known for in the past.
ReplyDeleteHow does prejudice affect the lives of young people growing up?
ReplyDeleteAt this point in the book, small snippets of prejudice appear, many of them well intentioned. Prejudice lies within Maya's family, because her mother wants the typical Indian life and Muslim life for Maya. This most definitely isn't the only case where parents have forcefully encouraged their children to keep the tradition of the family or culture. Because of that, they do not think about the interest of the child, or the possibility they may be leading in a different direction. There certainly has had to have been tons and tons of young people who build a life they don't enjoy, a life that they couldn't call their own because it was shaped from their parent, and not from their own passions, which Maya is going through right now. Her mother has in ideal college, husband, and future picked out for her, and yet Maya dreams of New York.
-Ellie
I really like the connections you made to the book. I agree that Maya's parents are pushing her one way, and not allowing her to choose her own path. Also, how many children in this world are being pushed to follow their parents paths. I think this statement would be more effective if you put in some direct quotes.
DeleteIn the book "Love, Hate and other filters" by Samira Ahmed, the main character Maya is trying to find the courage to tell her parents about NYU, and how she wants to lead her own life. Her parents want her to go to the University of Chicago, but Maya wants to pursue her dream of becoming a film maker, and go to NYU. "I guess they're nervous to send me away because they can't keep an eye on me. My parents are frozen in the past." One night, she decides that she is going to tell her parents about NYU. When she tells them she applied and got in, they freak out. "I don't understand how you simply....lied....so easily....and applied to NYU and now expect us to say, 'Okay, go ahead'? Her parents do not want her to go to NYU, and they are angry that she even considered going. Maya doesn't want to disappoint her parents, but she does want to lead a different life, and the life she wants. She wants justice from her parents, and their blessing, which would allow her to go to NYU, and marry any man she wants.
ReplyDeleteI forgot to add this at the top. This one is answering the question How are justice & courage related?
DeleteI really like your response to this question, I agree that Maya was certainly building the courage to tell her parents about NYU and how she wanted the justice for her parents as a result. One thing i'm unsure of is what "Frozen in the past" means. What i'm asking is what is the past considered to Maya?
DeleteHow does prejudice affect the lives of people growing up?
ReplyDeleteIn the book "Love, Hate and Other Filters" by the author Samira Ahmed, it tells about how a Indian girl by the name of Maya is brought up in a Muslim family and has been taught and shown how to act right and what to do and not to do as a Muslim. One day she goes on a date with a muslim by the name of Kareem and he started to drink alcohol but Maya was brought up to believe that Alcohol as a Muslim is not good at all and she begins to be prejudice because she was taught to believe one way and think that just because you're muslim you can't do certain things. But this happens frequently with parents teaching kids to think a certain way about people of different races, religions, etc and teach them to believe what they believe then children grow up to believe to think one way and teach their kids that and just it never seems to end.
I strongly agree with this. Parents often bring their children up with their beliefs, and often times, the parents are disappointed when the children don't follow their beliefs. This especially happens with people of other races and stereotypes. Many think all muslims are terrorists, but this is just a horrible stereotype that is passed on through generations.
DeleteHow and why are people prejudice?
ReplyDeletePeople are prejudice because a lot of the time they are brought up and taught to believe a certain way that the parents teach them or they're raised in a certain community such as a all white community to believe a certain way about other people and if they see something different then they automatically are quick to be prejudice and judge others who are different because of what they have been taught. Just like how Maya's parents are all lawyers and they want Maya to be a lawyer as well and go to the University of Chicago but she wants to really go to NYU because of their big filming section but her parents are prejudice to people who are not lawyers. They think that they are less than them and will not exceed and get a lot of money in life and that filming is just considered a hobby not a profession.
I agree with you Lilly that people are prejudice because of the way they are brought up. Although I think you could have included some exact quotes from the text to be more specific. Overall I think you did a good job using the story from the book to back up your response.
DeleteI agree with this. People are often prejudiced because of what their parents believed and taught them to believe. Maya is living in a world full of prejudiced people, and it really effects her life, but really the most prejudiced people in her life are her parents.
DeleteHow does prejudice affect the lives of young people growing up?
ReplyDeleteIn the book "Love, Hate and other filters," the main character Maya struggles with profiling and prejudice of others. Maya is a muslim in America, and she has to deal with the stereotyping and profiling of many people who have made assumptions based on the 9/11 attacks. When there is a terrorist attack near her school, they have to lock down the school. Maya is hoping and praying that the terrorist isn't muslim. When she finds out that the terrorist is a muslim, and shares the same last name as her, she is targeted with hateful words. "Is that terrorist your uncle?" "Egyptian? Indian? What's the difference? You're both rag-heads." Says a boy in Maya's class. The words this boy says, and the hate crimes that target Maya's family has made them scared for their lives, and worried. A brick was thrown through the window at Maya's parents clinic, and in the brick was a death threat. The entire family is stirred up, and feeling like no one is on there side. "It's too dangerous for you to be far away. You can't go to New York. You need to stay close to us. It's decided." This group of prejudiced people have cause Maya's entire life to change, and her dreams and hopes of NYU to be thrown away.
I really enjoyed reading your response, and how you included multiple quotes from the text. I liked the language that you used by saying that her hopes will be thrown away. I like how the words thrown away create an affect that her hopes won't ever be pleased because she is a muslim.
DeleteFree response (judging because of your race):
ReplyDeleteSo far in Love, Hate, and Other Filters Maya has been judged multiple times because she is Muslim. For example she has been badgered for the fact that she has the same last name as the people who bombed even though she is Indian and they are Egyptian. Just because there last name is the same many people think she is related to the bomber. Maya has also been judged for being so upset, and has actually been told "why don't you people leave America if you hate is so much?" This is just one example in the book where Maya is judged just because she is muslim and is having a hard time with the events going on around her.
I agree that she is very judged just because of her name and religion. People group people they don't even know because of their name and religion, and that is never okay. One thing to fix, you said "because there last name," and you should have said "because their last name."
DeleteIn what ways does this book refute the notion of the “single story”?
ReplyDeleteIn the book Love, Hate, and Other Filters Mayas parents think of Maya as a single story and they want Maya to be a "good muslim daughter." Maya proves the statement of a single story because her parents only think of her as a muslim who follows all the rules, and she isn't allowed to do anything not approved by her parents. Her parents think of her as a single story, a muslim girl who goes to college nearby, becomes a doctor or a lawyer, and marries a suitable muslim man. On the other hand Maya wants to be something other then a single story, she wants to go into filming, marry the person she likes, not the person her parents want her to marry, and go to NYU. Maya wants to change her parents single story view into a story where they let Maya explore the world to find her passions. Instead Maya is held back by her parents single view and they are leading her on their single path that they want Maya to take to be a good muslim daughter.
I definitely agree with Maya's parents thinking of her as a single story and the examples you gave to prove the point of them thinking that were perfect. Especially, with her parents saying she's going to a college nearby, getting married to the person they chose for her and Maya becoming a lawyer or a doctor and especially the fact she is held back is highly unfair to her because she should be able to live her own life.
DeleteI really like how you directly connected Maya, in her parents eyes, as being a single story. I was only looking at the outside POV on Muslims and not her parents when it came to the single story, it was an eye opener. I think a direct quote might help support your response.
DeleteI apologize, I forgot to sign my name at the end of my comment, the one published at 5:39.
Delete-Ellie
Free response: Theme of rebellion
ReplyDeleteMaya's parents have very high expectations for her. They want her to marry a perfect man that they choose for her, and he must be muslim. They also already have a plan for her to go to college in Chicago. Maya in a way is rebelling. She went behind her parents backs, and she applied to NYU, which is far away from her parents, and not where they wanted her to apply. Also, when Maya's parents set her up with Kareem, they wanted it to work, but Maya went behind her parents back again and called things off with Kareem. Now, Maya is falling in love with Phil, who is not muslim, and not the "suitable" boy for Maya. He taught her how to swim, and they have snuck around and hung out when Maya's parents didn't know. "Phil grazes my shoulder with his. I let my hand rest on his forearm." Without her parents even knowing, Maya and is falling in love with Phil, and going against her parents wishes.
I completely agree with this! She has done multiple things that her parents don't know about and definitely would never approve of because it's everything they never wanted for her and wanted her to ever do. I love how you put in a quote which clearly fitted quite well with the theme of rebellion and I love the many examples that you had put in as well, which also showed clearly the point of rebellion that you were portraying.
DeleteHow does prejudice affect the lives of young people growing up?
ReplyDeleteMaya is a daughter to her prejudice mother who has very specific expectations of her. Although Maya's mother supports her interests she often pushes things that she wants for her daughter like where she should go to collage and what kinda job she should get. As a result Maya feels pressured into things she's not interested in and feels insecure about making her own choices.
How are justice and courage related?
ReplyDeleteWhen keeping Love, Hate, and Other Filters in mind, justice and courage are related because in order to have justice you need courage. Maya's family went through some violent occurrences because their family had the same last name of an accused suicide bomber (who we later find out to be completely innocent). While at school Maya had an experience with a student named Brian and he says "'Why don't you people leave America if you hate it so much?'" (Ahmed 157). This hurts Maya because she was born in the U.S and Brian put her into the stereotype and thought that anyone Muslim must be a terrorist. Instead of staying home, she went to school, and she didn't beat up Brian or let it get to her and that takes courage. It also takes courage to report him, which she did later do which led to justice. In some situations, justice cannot be served, which is why you need courage to move forward while still fighting for what you believe in.
-Ellie
How and why are people prejudiced?
ReplyDeletePeople are prejudiced in many different ways, most of them involving a stereotype. If you look or act a certain way, practice a religion, go to a certain school, are apart of a social class people might judge you because of that and only that. For instance, Maya is Muslim, and she was connected with terrorists because some people think all Muslims are terrorists. This can cause violent events like a rock being thrown through a window labeled, "'You're dead -- you fucking terrorists'" (Ahmed 169). I think people are prejudice because they are uneducated and/or just simply cruel. I think the character Brian represents the kids who are brought up in families that believe Muslims are terrorists, and kids who are surrounded by more uneducated and rude people who think they are superior. People like Maya, have to suffer because those like Brian chose aggression to voice their opinions and cruel remarks.
-Ellie
I know conversations about race are sensitive for some people, but this is exactly why we should talk about it. People need to educated themselves about how we as a society have oppressed various groups of people for so long that it is difficult for those people to get out of a continuous cycle. Brian never once stopped to consider things from Maya's perspective. What good does that do for anyone?
DeleteI agree with you Ellie that people are prejudice because they are uneducated. I think this is because not enough people are exposed to teachings about different races, so they just assume they are terrorists. I like how you used a quote from the book to support your opinions. I also liked how you used Brian to show a specific character in the book who was prejudice to Maya because she is a Muslim.
DeleteHow is justice and courage related?
ReplyDeleteJustice and courage are related because when you have justice you have to have courage to get that justice that you receive. For example, Maya had the courage to go behind her parents back who have a set life made up for her of marrying a muslim man, being a lawyer or doctor and go to a college right close to her home. But to get justice and happiness of doing what she wants and marrying the guy she choses she had the courage to go behind her parents back and do what she wants. But sometimes you might do some courageous things that may not lead to justice but you still are courageous for trying and having the courage to try and risk the outcome and the opinions of others that might come with being courage.
I completely agree with your response, Lilly. Maya could have applied to a boring college that she didn't like and live her life doing something she wasn't happy with, but she found the courage to go out on a limb and apply for NYU. I like how you said sometimes having courage doesn't lead to justice but its good to try, because sometimes people only think of the bad possibilities and don't try, but it's still important to take risks.
Delete-Ellie
Free Response: Theme of stereotypes
ReplyDeleteIn the story there is several times that have popped up where different people have been stereotypical towards Maya because of her race and her religion background. For instance when her mom was stereotypical of her and had set out this perfect life for her just like what every other muslim girl has had to happen, where she must marry the man that the parents pick out for her and she must become a lawyer and not create films like her dream job is but as said by her parents creating films is just a hobby. Also, the part when Phil stereotypes Maya when he comes up to her and asks her if she can help him with a paper on the book The Namesake and she says "You thought I'd know everything about it because I'm Indian." and Phil replies "No. I mean maybe?" (Page 25) Which shows that he was stereotyping her one cause she's Indian that she watches and reads every Indian movie or book.
I love how you mentioned the part where Phil asked for help. This act, in my opinion, was completely harmless but still showed stereotypes. It also shows how the best of people stereotype others, even if they don't mean to.
Delete-Ellie
How does prejudice affect the lives of young people growing up?
ReplyDeleteIn the book "Love, Hate and other Filters," Maya is a muslim Indian living in America, and she has to deal daily with prejudice people. A boy Brian in her school is very racist and mean. He beat up Maya and broke her arm because of her religion and heritage. Not only does this affect her health and her arm, but this affects her entire future. Now Maya's parents are scared that she will not be safe in New York at NYU, so they won't let her go. But Maya will not let her prejudiced parents, and other prejudiced people affect the way she lives her life, so she fights to go to NYU. "So now you must choose- your parents or New York," her dad says. Maya quietly says "New York." Her father then says, "You've made your decision and now understand mine. As a daughter, you are dead to us." Now, because of one group of prejudiced people, Maya has to be on her own, not have parents to support her, and she feels like she betrayed them. Her entire life is affected by a couple people and their words and acts.
I like how you emphasized the domino-like series of events, Mary. The sad part about this is that this book is only about one family, but there are thousands of other families also going through the same traumatizing events. I also like the direct quote you used, it was very supportive and powerful, because it shows how harsh her parent had been.
Delete-Ellie
How are justice & courage related?
ReplyDeleteI believe that courage comes before justice. For example when Maya in the beginning of the story receives notice that she'd been excepted into the NYU she keeps it to herself afraid her parents wouldn't allow her. Eventually Maya builds the courage to explain how she was excepted and although her parents weren't pleased with her hiding that from them she receives justice for admitting it. Justice and courage are related because you cant have justice without being courageous simply.
How does prejudice affect the lives of young people growing up?
ReplyDeleteMaya is the one effected from this cause by her prejudice mother. Growing up Maya's mother likely told her things that she was expected to believe and follow and as a result Maya was afraid to do what she wanted outside of her moms expectations of her. i'd say Maya was fearful to branch out and tell her parents things like how she's not interested in dating that muslim guy or go to the collage her parents want her to go to.
I completely agree that Maya was fearful. She didn't want to disappoint her parents, but she needed to share own opinion on matters that would change her future. I think that a direct quote may help support your response.
Delete-Ellie
In what ways does this book refute the notion of the “single story”?
ReplyDeleteI'm on chapter 12 currently, and I must say this story has certainly broke the "single story" about Muslims and the culture. I think this is best proven by the story with the day to day life Maya lives showing that it's not all religious and strict as many people assume. The perspective of this story seriously helps you understand a lot about this way of life and I think it's doing a good job breaking the "Single story" issue that is such a big problem still in todays world.
Will Maya really be seen as a threat as she comes back to school after the terrorist attack? How many people are gonna discriminate against her? In my opinion I don't see many people suddenly hating her after this attack.
ReplyDeleteI like how you asked thoughtful questions about the book. Although I am confused about wether this is a comment or a response, if it is a response then who are you responding to, if it is a comment then what question are you answering? I also liked how you gave your opinion.
DeleteOne thing I like about Maya is her passion for movie making. I like it when she begins imagining her life as if she's in a movie and how she puts a unique perspective on her reality adding things like blur and position. I think the author was wise to slow down a scene in the story by having Maya document in detail a moment thats happening during the story.
ReplyDeleteHow are justice and courage related?
ReplyDeleteJustice is being equally treated, and to get equal treatment you have you have to be brave, and have the courage to stand up for your rights, even if you are part of a minority group (as Maya is Indian muslim in america, not many people are). Justice and courage are related in the fact that to get justice you have to have the courage to speak up for your equal rights that everyone deserves. In the story Maya got bullied in school by Brian for having the same last name as the thought to be terrorist. This was unjust, but Maya was able to build up the courage to let the police know how Brian had been bullying her, resulting in Brian getting suspended from school.
This comment has been removed by the author.
DeleteI agree with you completely, Izzy. You definitely do need to be brave and have courage to get justice and you need to speak up for your rights or you'll never get that justice that you deserve or might need. I love the example you gave, it fit right with what you were proving and Maya definitely gained a lot of courage even though Violet kinda pushed her to tell Dean and the officer.
DeleteFree response: Getting caught up in your own thoughts doesn't allow for you to experience the actual present moment.
ReplyDeleteIn the story Maya's mom is so caught up in her own thoughts about having a 'good daughter,' who wants to go to college nearby, marry a suitable man, and become a doctor or lawyer. Because of this maya's mom doesn't realize how much she is holding Maya back from her dreams of going to NYU and making films. In the story Maya's mom says "You talk like you live in a prison. Haven't we always let you have what you want?" This is a quote that really demonstrates that Maya's mom is so caught up about having a 'good daughter' that she doesn't realize that she is holding Maya back from what Maya wants to achieve in her lifetime.
I agree with you, Izzy. I do feel that Mayas mother is caught up in her own worries and is oblivious as to how it is hurting Maya. The quote you used hit your idea spot on because it shows how Maya's mom thinks she is doing the right thing for Maya, but from Maya's point of view she isn't.
Delete-Ellie
In what ways does this book refute the notion of the “single story”
ReplyDeleteAfter thinking about this question, I have decided this book opens my eyes towards single stories. As readers, we not only see into the lives of Muslim-Americans but the lives of those around them. Maya has to deal with the harsh judgement and violence that surrounds her everyday life, just because many people see her as one way- a terrorist. Mayas whole family lives in fear because of others actions, "'Someone threw a book through the window'" (pg 160) The book also helps us see into the lives of people like Brain. I honestly pity them because they are so blinded by hate and single-stories that they take it out on others. It goes to show that if anyone has a single story, its those that are inflicting it.
-Ellie
Free Response: The Perspective of Home
ReplyDeleteWe all have a place in our hearts that we considure our home. Whether it's an actual house, a town, a room, or even a person. We all have different spots, some of them that are alike. But they are our safety nets, until someone rips them from us. In the beginning of the story that safety net was Maya's camera. Maya goes through a rollercaoster of events, all questioning her idea of home. Firstly, some believe that she doesn't belong in America because she is Muslim and could be a terrorist. This also causes violence against her, which breaks the feeling of safety in her on house. She also has conflict with her parents because they want her to stay with them to protect her at home, but she wants to go elsewhere for college. Maya later went to the cabin in the woods where Phil had brought her. " The no trespassing sign in front of the Japanese garden eases me to a stop." (Pg 225) It was her getaway when her house stopped feeling like home. In the end, Maya kept the safety net of her camera, but also started to restore the relationship with her parents, giving back a home that was taken from her.
-Ellie
Free Response: Parenthood.
ReplyDeleteIn Love, Hate, and Other Filters, there are many oppurtuinites to see that lifestyles and parenting of characters. Maya is brought up with someone strict parents who have a set lifestyle. They want her to stay close to home and marry a boy that they approve of. In my opinion, when parents hold on too tight, it causes the children to want to travel more. Because of strict parenting, they most likely didn't get to experience things they wanted to, so it only makes sense why they would be quick to leave and explore life. This developed the rebelion and determination of Maya. In the book we, the readers, get a look on the lifestyle of Brian. I can infer that he was raised in a family who only read the single-stories of people. Brian is younger, and a big part of that mindset is from the influence of others.
-Ellie
I like the free response you wrote, The lifestyles of these characters definitely made them the people they are now. Maya is eager to live independently by her own rules and Brian is raised not understanding who Muslims really are.
DeleteI agree completely with this and really can connect. Personally, my parents are quite tight with me and tell me I need to go to college in Maine particularly Bowdoin but with my parents being so tight it's just pushing me to want to leave the state more and explore the world because I haven't gotten to travel much really and like you said it does cause the idea to want to travel even more and see everything that I've missed.
DeleteFree response.
ReplyDeleteWhen Maya got beat by Brian she was very unaware of what this boy was going to do to her. While I was reading the story I began to question what Brain's parents are like and what his home life is like. The only information I know about Brain and his family is his brother lost his leg in Iraq because of Muslims and that's likely what's driving Brian to hate Muslims like Maya in this case. Some questions I have about his life are: What is his family like? Is Brian struggling at home? and what is the consequence Brien's gonna receive for harming Maya?
In what ways does this book refute the notion of the “single story”?
ReplyDeleteIn the story "Love, Hate and Other Filters," Maya the main characters parents have a life all set out for her and want certain things for her such as marrying Kareem and going to the University of Chicago and becoming a lawyer but she completely went behind her parents back and went out with Phil who is a American White boy and not even close to a Indian Muslim and fell in love with Phil not Kareem. Eventually, she cuts things off with Kareem and her parents were upset and she eventually told them about NYU as well, which is the college she applied to for film and got into it. This was everything that her parents didn't want for her, everything that is not the single story that they set for her. Her parents follow what it was like in India back when they were kids and what they were taught to do and follow and that single story what they learned and they haven't let go of it and now they force it on Maya when she wants to live her own single story.
Free Response: Follow Your Heart
ReplyDeleteIn the story "Love, Hate and Other Filters," there is many times where Maya is told what to do and how to live her life and sometimes where she is overprotected by her parents because they fear when the attacks happened at their business and when Brian attacks her at the amusement park, that she's not allowed to go to New York because worse things can happen and they'll be to far away to not be able to help her. But Maya was set on liking Phil from as long as she could remember really and knew she wanted him not someone that her parents were to set up for her. She followed her heart even though at times she regretted just doing that because Phil was with Lisa for the longest of time and she knew she couldn't have him. Then also when her parents gave her the option New York or them she chose New York because that's her dream and her family should support that dream no matter what they want and believe. It's her life and she chose to follow her heart of filming and NYU and Phil.