The Piano Lesson #7

While reading the scene I thought that Berniece and Lymon were getting along very well. In my opinion there might be a relationship between them. She was being very kind and telling him that we will find a girl and that he'll be alright. But then if they had a relationship, I wonder what would happen with Avery. If she likes them both then she'll have to choose and that could create a conflict. While reading this I could tell Lymon even if he talks about having a good time and getting girls, he really is serious about finding one that will stay with him. Boy Willie  just wants to have a good time and you could tell that when they talk and how they feel (their perspectives) about women is different. The author,  I think, used foreshadowing in this scene.

My Comment::
I think this is gonna be a big deal later in the story. Avery and Lymon both going for Berniece. But Avery has been waiting for a long time and Berniece doesn't seem very nice to him, then with Lymon she was all calm and relaxed. I think she might like being with Lymon..

The Piano Lesson #6

In the section that we had to read on our own, I thought that Berniece was right when she pointed out that it was wrong that a man can be without a women but a women can't be without a man. I agree that that is wrong and it shouldn't be like that but I also think that she needs to realize that Avery isn't going to wait around for her to be ready, he has already given her a long time. She shouldn't expect him to wait for her forever. Avery was right to stand up and say what he thought. I think that she isn't willing to change and is living in the past. I also think that its not just what happened with her husband but also a (past) family issue, that makes her so hesitant and afraid to move forward. She can come up with as my excuses and procrastinate, but it will really only hurt her in the end.

My Comment:
I was thinking the same thing! Also I think it will come up later in the book but because there was a problem in the past. You can tell that they family, in general, has gone through a lot. Maybe she is scared, but I don't think she should have Avery waiting for her like that.

The Piano Lesson #5

In the passage that we read today I mostly thought that the part about Wining Boy selling the suit to Lymon was important. In my opinion it is weird that Lymon actually bought the suit. I also found it odd that Wining Boy sold it to him because he is helping sell watermelons which makes my think he doesn't have much money. It also shows how desperate Wining Boy actually is, for money. He took advantage of him, but it didn't seem like he really cared. And Lymon didn't realize he was being taken advantage of because he thinks he's going to get him some girls. In addition, I think it is weird how they seem close but they are kind of against each other (in a sense-over the piano).

my comment:
I had the same thoughts. I think that Lymon got taken advantage of but he wouldn't realize that unless some one told him. I am hoping that doesn't happen alot to him, because it seems like Wining Boy knew he could persuade him and I think Lymon has been used before.

Piano Lesson #4

While reading on Friday, I found what Doaker had to say kind of overwhelming. It was when he was explaining the background of the piano, and the story about when they were slaves when I realized how much sentimental value that the piano holds for their family. I'm excited and sort of worried about what will happen to it because in the end some one will get hurt. Also another part that was very interesting to me was when Doaker was talking about the train. It seemed metaphorical and like it was foreshadowing an event. I really want to read some more and find out more about there past because I don't think the author has let the characters tell us everything yet.

My comment:
I also think the ghost of Sutter is confusing. I think that it is weird that they don't think that its them imagining, but they also don' tsay that think that it isn't real. (if that makes sense). I want the author to explain it some more.

Piano Lesson #3

I liked reading this part because you got to learn more about there past. It also helped answer some questions that I had. During this part they told the story of the piano, the Ghost of the Yellow Dog, talked about back when there were slaves and they finally discussed what happened to their spouses.  I think the way that they talk to each other is interesting. It surprised me that they don't ever really get mad at each other even though they are accusing each other of wrong doings.

My comment,
We had the same ideas.  I was also glad that they talked about the past, because before today it was confusing. I think that the Ghost of the Yellow dog will continue throughout the story.

Piano Lesson #2

I think it's interesting how the author has everyone fight a lot, even though they are siblings. Also that they accuse each other of stealing, pushing a guy down the well and try to sell their sisters piano. They make it seems as if their family has been torn apart before. The fact that they refer to the past a lot makes me think that there is something that happened but they don't like talking about it...In addition it is strange that the believe in Ghost or spirits. What is the author's race?? My guess is that through out the book they will become closer.

my comment:
I was thinking that the ghost thing was weird too. Maybe something happened and that's why they will believe in it so easily.

Piano Lesson #1

When I found out we were gonna read The Piano Lesson I thought it was going to be a regular novel. But, I actually really like the fact that it is a play. It's different to read and it also helps you understand exactly what the author is think because off the stage directing but he is sort of vague when he talks about the characters because we don't them that well, at least not yet.. I was shocked that they use crude language, but I also thinks it gives the story a little personality, which could be good or not. A thought I had, because we aren't very far in the book, was that music, in some way, will be what connects everyone together. the book seems like it is going to be fast paced, and I think it will be fun to read.

Wrote on Madison's wall:

I agree with what you have said. I also like your idea/comment about how they're all family. I didn't really think about it, but now I'm thinking the author did it on purpose. (and we'll figure out why later).