The Bronx Masqurade
Andy Dinh
8/10/13
Cathedral High school
Page 1 Bronx Masquerade I really like this idea because it shows different views and opinions from people.
Each person faces a obstacle that stand in their way. Each poem gives a brief description what of stands in their way. Each teen has a different view on life. One example is Wesley "Bad Boy" Boone. In the beginning he does not complete any of his homework assignments. He has one friend name Tyrone who does not like school. His poem is about someone who he respects. One quote that he said was "It's my honor and pleasure to salute you, a true Renaissance man of Harlem.'' This quote explains how he looks up to a figure of authority who is a true and respected man. The next example is a character named Tyrone Bittings. Tyrone at first struggles with his life, he does not enjoy school, has a bad childhood because of his father's passing away. He thinks that he has no opportunity in the future. As the book continues he realizes that he wants to have a future as a song writer. His poems talk about cherishing life, and his friend's experiences. "It's me, Tyrone, up here all alone rapping into a microphone
'cause I've got something to say:"(10). This has to do with his future because he is say that he has a future and how he wants t be a rapper or songwriter. The next example is
Diondra Jordan. She likes to draw faces with charcoal pastel, she is friends with
Tanisha. She is the tallest girl in her school. Her father wants her to play basketball but she is not very good at it. "I hate always being the tallest girl in school. Everybody expects me to play basketball, so they pick me for their team."(26). The next example is
Devon Hope. Devon is tall, in basketball his nickname is "Jump Shot". He has a love for reading and his older brothers. The only reason people like him is because he is good at basketball,"But its not you they like. Its Mr.
8/10/13
Cathedral High school
Page 1 Bronx Masquerade I really like this idea because it shows different views and opinions from people.
Each person faces a obstacle that stand in their way. Each poem gives a brief description what of stands in their way. Each teen has a different view on life. One example is Wesley "Bad Boy" Boone. In the beginning he does not complete any of his homework assignments. He has one friend name Tyrone who does not like school. His poem is about someone who he respects. One quote that he said was "It's my honor and pleasure to salute you, a true Renaissance man of Harlem.'' This quote explains how he looks up to a figure of authority who is a true and respected man. The next example is a character named Tyrone Bittings. Tyrone at first struggles with his life, he does not enjoy school, has a bad childhood because of his father's passing away. He thinks that he has no opportunity in the future. As the book continues he realizes that he wants to have a future as a song writer. His poems talk about cherishing life, and his friend's experiences. "It's me, Tyrone, up here all alone rapping into a microphone
'cause I've got something to say:"(10). This has to do with his future because he is say that he has a future and how he wants t be a rapper or songwriter. The next example is
Diondra Jordan. She likes to draw faces with charcoal pastel, she is friends with
Tanisha. She is the tallest girl in her school. Her father wants her to play basketball but she is not very good at it. "I hate always being the tallest girl in school. Everybody expects me to play basketball, so they pick me for their team."(26). The next example is
Devon Hope. Devon is tall, in basketball his nickname is "Jump Shot". He has a love for reading and his older brothers. The only reason people like him is because he is good at basketball,"But its not you they like. Its Mr.