Sucker
About the Author:
Carson McCullers was born on February 19, 1917 and died on September 29, 1967. She was an American writer of novels, short stories, plays, essays, and poetry. Her novels usually are based on misfits and outcasts.
Prereading Reflection:
Have you ever wanted the attention of someone who didn't even notice you?
Yes, I have wanted the attention of someone who didn't notice me.
How did that make you feel?
By ignoring me that person made me feel insignificant and unwanted.
How did you respond?
I responded by pushing it put of my mind and focusing on my school work and sports.
Have you ever gotten so mad at someone that you said something you didn't really mean?
Yes, I have gotten mad and said things I did not mean.
How did you feel after you calmed down?
I calmed down and felt silly, realizing how ridiculous and childish I must have looked.
What did you do about the situation?
I handled the situation by apologizing to the person I snapped at.
Vocabulary in Context:
Define each term based on its use in the text, provide a quote for each word
Despise:
To dislike or hate with contempt
"If a person admires you a lot you despise him and don't care — and it is the person who doesn't notice you that you admire." (page 12)
Humiliated:
To be embarrassed, usually publicly
"Maybelle Watts, this senior at school, acted like she was the Queen of Sheba and even humiliated me."(page 12)
Sarcastic:
Using irony to mock someone or thing
"When she said no, I remarked something sarcastic."(page 19)
Contrasting Ideas:
Note contrasting ideas of when Pete is PROUD vs. when Pete REGRETS his actions
Proud
Pete is proud when he friends with Maybelle and Sucker Pete is proud of having enough money that he was some left over for Sucker Pete is proud that he could pay for both Maybelle and Sucker's movie rickets |
Regrets
Pete regrets not noticing or talking to Sucker Pete regrets little things like clopping his feet too loud in front of Maybelle Pete regrets yelling at Sucker |