1. Amanda Jobes

2. Blacks and whites didn’t have the same opportunity to obtain jobs. Blacks not allowed to work some jobs Whites were paid more The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - all must have equal job opportunities Walter was a chauffer - complained about it - not the highest pay Bennie wanted to be a doctor - A lot of women didn’t have jobs - most would just go for nursing EMPLOYMENT

3. Black male - baffoon-ish - violent/threatening - sexually menacing Black female - fat - pitch black - desexualized Black children - undesirable -ruffians - street urchins Walter - not sexually menacing - not that violent Mama/Ruth/Bennie - not fat - not desexualized Travis - not a ruffian - no street urchin STEREOTYPES

4. My family is mostly Italian - we eat a lot of food - everything is always home cooked - my grandparents speak Italian April 25 is Festa della Liberazione - celebration of liberation of Italy in WWII - huge dinner I’m proud of my culture - I’ve been introduced to a lot of food - I’ve learned a little Italian MY CULTURE Biscotti & pizzelles.

5. Go to college - I desire an education - easier to get jobs - more respect for myself Be a writer - either author or journalist - I’ve always loved writing - one of the few things I’m good at Move to Colorado - breathtakingly beautiful winters - not too hot, not too cold MY OWN DREAMS Linking to the Play: My Dreams Some dreams are hard to obtain -becoming a writer is harder than it seems. - Bennie wanted to be a doctor and everyone said she couldn’t do it. Dreams take a lot of work to achieve - study hard in college - a lot of writing - raising money to be able to move - Bennie was tight on money and still went to medical school Sometimes they don’t come true - being a writer is a long shot - Walter never achieved his dream of being apart of a liquor store

6. Everyone has the right to a happy life No one should be looked down on due to: - race, gender, religion, etc. All people should be given the same opportunities Skin is just a color. WHAT I’VE LEARNED