Discussion Post
Present a lot of culture, history, and life lessons.
Write a commentary, In your commentary:
• Make a claim about which characteristics of testimonio literature provide a complex portrayal of culture, history, and life lessons, or not.
In your commentary, you may include arguments - backed up by evidence from the text, on the following questions:
• What does Caribbean culture consists of, according to Reyita?
• Look at the word choice, and the specific aspects of culture that are in the text. Are there specific adjectives, verbs, and tone in the text?
• Are there specific cultural events/rituals, that relate to an overall theme? What does the theme reveal or how does the theme limit Caribbean identities? Examples of themes: death, rebirth, diversity, motherhood, other themes listed.
• What is one life lesson that you gathered? How is the life lesson presented in the text: with sarcasm, gloom, nostalgia, or another tone? Other tones listed.
• Briefly present your overall impression of the testimonio genre--what did you learn about this genre of literature, and what impact did the genre have on you, as a reader?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.