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*The Glory Field*
*About the author*
Walter Dean Myers the author of The Glory Field.
*After Being Whipped*
After being whipped by their owner.
*Shackles*
Journal of 1753 (Muhammad)
I could not believe what Muhammad Bilal had to go through. Muhammad was capured in order to become a slave. He was easily capured because he was exhausted after fighting a Seen-Ba. He was lying down, and the slave catchers grabbed him and pushed him on the slave ship. "Men tore at their bindings, ripping the skin from their wrists as they pulled themselves toward the grating" (p.5). Conditions on the ship were crowded, dark, lonely, very smelly, human excrement and vomit littered the ship, it was diseased, and people would lay dying and when they died they were thrown overboard. All the slaves were naked and chained together, lying on bare wood boards for days on end. All they were given to eat was gruel once a day, and water twice a day. When they were brought on deck they made them jump around and dance. I could not imagine having to have to dance and jump around looking like idiots. Muhammad felt lonely, unheard, scared, and he was wondering about his family, himself and the others on the ship with him. I could not imagine myself in Muhammad's position because slaveyr is a horrible thing to have to go through.
Journal of 1864 (Lizzy)
In 1864 the sound of gun shots firing from the Civil War filled the air. It was hard to even believe that this was real life not a dream. Lizzy was a slave who lost her parents and was taken in by the Lewis slave family. Lizzy came to live with the Lewis family after her mom died. Miss Julia always calls upon Lizzy because she is lonely and wants someone to talk to. Moes doesn't trust Miss Julia. Miss Julia sweet talks Lizzy, telling her that one day she is going to buy Lizzy from her father and set her free so they can walk hand and hand in pretty dresses through Johnson City. Master Lewis owns the Live Oaks Plantation andMister Joe Haynes is the overwseer of the black slaves. Lizzy, Joshua, and Lem run away from the plantation. "The whip sent a shock through her and she fell forword, reaching behind her as it she could take the pain away from her" (p.44). Lizzy ran away because she got whipped for bringing Lem water. She grabbed the gun and was pressured to shot Mister Joe Haynes. If Lizzy stayed she could have gotten killed so I think it was a good choice for her to run away. Joshua ran away to look for his wife Neela who was going to be sold. He wanted to know where she was going. Lem ran away because he wanted to be free. I think it would be really hard to put yourself into their shoes and be on the urge of being killed. Lizzy, Joshua, and Lem end up in the Yankees camp. I think it was a good idea for them to run away because who knows what might have happened to them. Grandma Dolly every morning would say "I am a man!" she would believe in herself. Saran was a very kind person she was especially nice to Lizzy. Moses cared a lot about his sons.
Journal of 1900 (Elijah)
Elijah, Abby, and Sheriff Glover went to rescue Little David on a row boat.
Elijah Lewis is Lizzy’s son. He lives on the Live Oaks Plantation with his grandparents Grandma Saran and Grandpa Moses. Elijah’s parents live in Georgia because his father works in the pulp mills. Elijah likes Goldie and he thinks they are going to have to get married quicker because he says “I might have to marry you quicker than I planned” (p.80). Elijah’s grandparents could not pay their taxes. If they do not pay their taxes then they will lose their land. I think it is very thoughtful to think of helping his grandparents pay their taxes. When they went to the bank to borrow money the white person there told them it was a “white” bank only. I would get so mad if they told that to me. When Elijah hears that he try’s to think of a way to help pay their taxes. Old Man Turners boy Little David is missing and there is a $35 reward if someone can find him. Elijah goes to look for the boy so he can give the reward money to his grandparents. Elijah goes with Abbey and Sheriff Glover on a boat to Key Island where Little David is. Little David is there with Foaster. They rescue Little David and Elijah receives the $35 from Old Man Turner. It must have taken a lot of courage to go and rescue a boy because you can be putting yourself at risk. I think that was a very grown up thing to do because it showed that he was trying to take some responsibility. When Elijah stands up to Frank Petty, Petty gets mad at him. Later on, Sheriff Glover comes to tell Elijah that Petty and some other men are coming to whip Elijah. Elijah decides to run away because he does not want to get whipped. Elijah goes on a train to Chicago to live with Joshua. When Elijah gets on the train there are no colour cars so Elijah had to sit in one of the box cars.
Elijah Lewis is Lizzy’s son. He lives on the Live Oaks Plantation with his grandparents Grandma Saran and Grandpa Moses. Elijah’s parents live in Georgia because his father works in the pulp mills. Elijah likes Goldie and he thinks they are going to have to get married quicker because he says “I might have to marry you quicker than I planned” (p.80). Elijah’s grandparents could not pay their taxes. If they do not pay their taxes then they will lose their land. I think it is very thoughtful to think of helping his grandparents pay their taxes. When they went to the bank to borrow money the white person there told them it was a “white” bank only. I would get so mad if they told that to me. When Elijah hears that he try’s to think of a way to help pay their taxes. Old Man Turners boy Little David is missing and there is a $35 reward if someone can find him. Elijah goes to look for the boy so he can give the reward money to his grandparents. Elijah goes with Abbey and Sheriff Glover on a boat to Key Island where Little David is. Little David is there with Foaster. They rescue Little David and Elijah receives the $35 from Old Man Turner. It must have taken a lot of courage to go and rescue a boy because you can be putting yourself at risk. I think that was a very grown up thing to do because it showed that he was trying to take some responsibility. When Elijah stands up to Frank Petty, Petty gets mad at him. Later on, Sheriff Glover comes to tell Elijah that Petty and some other men are coming to whip Elijah. Elijah decides to run away because he does not want to get whipped. Elijah goes on a train to Chicago to live with Joshua. When Elijah gets on the train there are no colour cars so Elijah had to sit in one of the box cars.
Journal of 1964 (Tommy)
Tommy Lewis was very good at basketball and was offered to play for 'State'.
Skeeter Jackson got bit by a rattle snake.
Tommy Lewis was 16 years old and he played basketball for Curry High, his team had just played in the All-City Tournament. If I was Tommy I would have felt very exited to have won Curry's very first All-City Tournament. Tommy was the star player of his team. "Tommy you did it!" Jimmy Manigault grabbed Tommy's shoulders. (p.213). After the game, Mr. Chase a college scout from 'state' invited Tommy and his girlfriend Mandy over for refreshments. Mr. Chase talked to him about college. Then Mr. Chase offered Tommy a scholarship to play basketball for 'State'. Tommy was exited about going to state. "How does it sound to you?" "Sounds good." I would be really exited if I was offered to play for state. I would be worried though because I would be going to an all white school. I would be wondering what they would think of me. Skeeter got bit by a rattle snake and Tommy's dad brought him to the hospital. There was no hospitals in Curry but two in Johnson City. It would hurt so much to get bitten by a snake. Skeeter got a room in the hospital because he was going to stay overnight just to be safe.
Elijah's mom is a little bit worried about him going to a college with all whites. "Once they let him in college, he is... How you going to be in college without graduating from high school? Tell me that, okay? How are you going to do it? And he going to State, too?" "Mr. Chase said I won't have any trouble in college, Mama. Thats why he selected me." (p.223/224). If I was Tommy I would be really upset if my parents did not let me go. I wonder if Tommy's parents are going to let him go?
Tommy got a job at Clark's Five-and-Dime. Tommy might be able to get into Johnson City 'State'. "I spoke to some of the trustees at the school, and they were really pleased that you were thinking about the offer to come to Johnson City 'State'," Mr. Chase said(p.253). "He said they're going to try to get four Negros in if the governor says it's okay" (p.255). Tommy will have to submit an application. I wonder if will be able to get the four Nigros into Johnson City 'State'? I wonder if Tommy will be able to go.
I think it was a good idea for Skeeter to march because he was trying to make a point. I think he was also very brave to march. If I was Skeeter I would have marched too to make a point like Skeeter. The Sheriff held a press conference. At the press conference there were more whites in the audience than Nigroes. At the conference "Tommy stood up and walked quickly past the assembled chairs toward Sheriff Moser. when he pulled the out the chair, Sheriff Moser leaned back in the chair and reached for the pistle. "Watch it!" someone yelled. Sheriff Moser had his gun pointed toward Tommy" (p.283). I thought that was pretty scary when he pointed the gun at Tommy. Sheriff Moser tryed to take the chain off but it was locked! He chained himself the the sheriff. Sheriff asked for the keys and Tommy said "The didn't give us the keys" (p.294).
Mr. Chase had to withdraw the offer of the scholarship. Tommy kind of suspected that. If I was Tommy I would have felt the same way.
Summery of 1964 p. 211-222
Curry had won their first All-City Tournament
It was the day of the All City Basketball Tournament at Curry High School. Tommy Lewis plays basketball for the Curry High School and he is the star player of the team. "In the locker room... Tommy's hand was shaken a hundred times. He felt as he has ever felt" (p.213). Currie had won it's first All City Tournament.
Mr. Chase a scout from 'state' University invites Tommy and Tommy's girlfriend Mandy over for refreshments and Mr. Chase talks to Tommy about a scholarship. " States looking for some good people" (p.219). Tommy was thrilled with the idea of missing the last year of high school to go straight to college but Tommy was uneasy about going to an all white University. "Most important, though, was that it was it would be a challenge in which he wouldn't be at all sure who was on his team" (p.222).
It was the day of the All City Basketball Tournament at Curry High School. Tommy Lewis plays basketball for the Curry High School and he is the star player of the team. "In the locker room... Tommy's hand was shaken a hundred times. He felt as he has ever felt" (p.213). Currie had won it's first All City Tournament.
Mr. Chase a scout from 'state' University invites Tommy and Tommy's girlfriend Mandy over for refreshments and Mr. Chase talks to Tommy about a scholarship. " States looking for some good people" (p.219). Tommy was thrilled with the idea of missing the last year of high school to go straight to college but Tommy was uneasy about going to an all white University. "Most important, though, was that it was it would be a challenge in which he wouldn't be at all sure who was on his team" (p.222).
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