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The following is a quote from "Four" in Jason Reynolds' novel-in-verse, Long Way Down. In this passage, Reynolds chooses to have Will's father use nearly the exact same wording that Will uses in the beginning of the novel when explaining why and whom he was going to shoot in revenge for his older brother's murder: I didn't know he wasn't the right guy, Pop said, a tremble in his throat. I was sure that was Mark's killer. Had to be. Why does Reynolds choose to use this same wording? How does this develop the storyline? What do we know that Will might not yet realize )dramatic irony)? Respond to it in a brief paragraph that:
1. Topic sentence answers the prompt-5 points 2. Evidence supports the topic sentence (at least two pieces)-5 points 3. Explanation shows how the evidence supports the topic sentence-5 points 4. Closing sentence wraps up the paragraph-5 points Finish by the END of the period Monday! Secondary Blog Responses (on Monday):100-point Practice Assignment Select 2 responses and respond to each with a brief paragraph that continues the conversation:
Each Secondary Blog Response should:
24 Comments
David A. romero
3/17/2025 11:37:51 am
I think Reynolds choose this type of wording (the same from the beginning of the book), because Will is going through the same dilemma that his father went through when trying to get revenge on his brother, Mark. In the text Will's father states " I was sure that was Mark's killer. Had to be." this quote shows that Will's father wasn't certain of whom the guy he killed was either the person who killed Mark or an innocent victim of his mistake. Also in the chapter Four it shows "I didn't know he wasn't the right guy, Pop said,a tremble in his throat." This quote clearly shows that Pop didn't know how the person he killed was. In conclusion Reynolds use the same textual format to show us the reader that Pop and Will are going through a similar situation.
Dessa
3/18/2025 11:49:24 am
Wow. I had not thought about that. They would make sense you know? Will's father ´ s regret can influence Wills choice. The revenge seeking rage he feels inside him could lead him to lose it all and not just that but take the life of an innocent person. ´For Will does not know for sure who killed his brother.
jalani
3/18/2025 11:57:56 am
Reynolds wants to create a sense of urgency and emotional depth, mirroring the character's experience and finding a story of their own while reading
Sharon Salzberg
3/18/2025 07:11:54 pm
Reynolds uses similar wording to show that Will is facing the same struggle as his dad when it comes to revenge for Mark. When Will's dad says, "I was sure that was Mark's killer. Had to be," it reveals his uncertainty about the guy he killed. Later, when Pop admits, "I didn't know he wasn't the right guy," it highlights his confusion too. Overall, Reynolds keeps this style to emphasize that both Pop and Will are dealing with similar dilemmas.
Sharon Salzberg
3/17/2025 11:48:17 am
Reynolds uses similar wording throughout the book to show that Will is grappling with the same dilemma his father faced while seeking revenge for Mark. In chapter four, Will notes, "I didn't know he wasn't the right guy, Pop said, a tremble in his throat," showcasing Pop's realization of his mistake. This consistent style helps us understand how both characters are struggling with similar challenges in their quests for revenge.
David A. romero
3/18/2025 11:29:45 am
I agree, this response is similar to my response also. we have the same point that Pop and Will are going through the same challenges in their quest for revenge.
J. Ivy
3/18/2025 11:36:57 am
I agree that, this consistent style helps us understand how both characters are struggling with similar challenges in their quests for revenge. I would say Will is following his father's steps completely with his brother dying and him feeling horrible to the point of being led purely by revenge and hate and the need to follow the rules.
Joyce Angela Jellison
3/18/2025 11:40:54 am
I agree with this because Will is showing the dilemma his father faced and what he also faced growing up. i also agree with your statement that both characters show that they're struggling.
Jewel Rodgers
3/18/2025 12:02:21 pm
I agree. due to the fact that Mike was really sure over the fact that G killed his older brother Mark and at the end turns out G was the wrong guy. Will was sure that Riggs killed his brother Shawn but maybe his wrong.
Dessa
3/17/2025 11:53:21 am
Jason Reynolds uses the same words to create irony and suspense. The purpose of repetition helps to set up and emphasize the story ´ s themes of violence and its consequences. There is also a sense of foreshadowing and anticipation when Reynolds uses the same wording. Letting the reader/us know there is something in dark creeping and the story is going to take a turn for the worst. The irony behind all of this is at first Will describes his perspective as simple tragic events without any deep understanding of the truth. Though its about to reveal the tragic reality behind them. Will ´ s belief about rules are either going to bring him peace or justice.
J.Ivy
3/18/2025 11:37:33 am
I agree that the irony behind all of this is at first Will describes his perspective as simple tragic events without any deep understanding of the truth. Though it's about to reveal the tragic reality behind them. Will's belief about rules are either going to bring him peace or justice.
Sharon Salzberg
3/18/2025 07:13:07 pm
I agree with your insights about Jason Reynolds’ use of repetition to build irony and suspense. This technique emphasizes the themes of violence and its consequences while hinting at darker twists ahead. The irony is that Will initially sees these events as simple tragedies, unaware of the deeper truths to come. His belief that the rules will bring him peace or justice adds complexity to his character and highlights the weight of his choices as the story progresses.
Joyce Angela Jellison
3/17/2025 11:54:12 am
I think Reynolds is trying to explain the generational trauma between the people.It highlights the problems WIll and his father is facing, and shows the emotions that led to his father's violence.This explains the theme of how past actions shape the present and future, creating a cycle of hurt and anger, Reynolds emphasizes how violence and the desire for revenge can be passed down through families.
David A romero
3/18/2025 11:33:16 am
I agree That Reynolds is trying to explain to the reader that the cycle of revenge is kind of a generational cause between the whole cycle of revenge. Also that Reynolds emphasizes violence and the cycle of revenge.
Sista Soulja
3/28/2025 12:04:44 pm
I agree with this because when all these people keep repeating the cycle of violence it starts to effect everyone around because its like this violence is never going to stop.
Rod Wave
3/17/2025 11:56:31 am
Reynolds chooses to use these words to show how the father wanted it to be the right person and if it were the wrong person he would feel guilty. This develops the storyline because you can see how the author made both of them connect in the situation. We can see that will might be going to get revenge on the wrong person
Jewel Rodgers
3/17/2025 12:02:16 pm
he use the same wording because that's the same thing that will said on his mind, he is sure that Riggs killed his brother but he doesn't really know if it really was Riggs. he also use the same wording so that will understand that he could make the same mistake as his father. his father killed the wrong person trying to avenge his older brother.
Malik Yusef
3/17/2025 12:03:24 pm
Reynolds uses the same wording throughout the book to show that Will is going through same problem his father faced while seeking revenge for his brother Mark. For example In chapter four of the book, Will notes, "I didn't know he wasn't the right guy, Pop said, a tremble in his throat," This help the readers to see the problem of the rules as Will keeps thinking Riggs is his brothers killer but isn't 100% sure about it as he does not want to get into the same situation his father was in knowing now Uncle Marks killer is probably still out there for his brothers mistake.
J. Ivy
3/18/2025 11:34:11 am
Why does Reynolds choose to use this same wording? How does this develop the storyline? What do we know that Will might not yet realize )dramatic irony)?
mark nepo
3/18/2025 11:46:26 am
In Jason Reynolds' "Long Way Down," the repeated use of certain phrases and the specific wording of the elevator ride are crucial for developing the storyline and creating dramatic irony, highlighting Will's journey and the cycle of violence he's about to enter.
katastophre
3/23/2025 09:01:22 pm
Reynolds’ repetition of the phrasing, “I didn’t know he wasn’t the right guy,” and “Pop said, a tremble in his throat,” serves to highlight Will's initial certainty and the emotional weight carried by Pop’s words. The repetition mirrors Will’s internal conflict, showing how deeply he believes in his conclusion, while Pop’s tremor hints at an emotional truth that Will has yet to grasp. This repetition also builds dramatic irony, as the reader can sense that Will is not yet aware of the larger, more complicated truth—his conviction may be misplaced. Pop’s emotional reaction suggests that Will’s certainty about “Mark’s killer” might be wrong, setting up a key development where Will will eventually confront a more complicated reality than he realizes.
Sista Soulja
3/28/2025 12:02:10 pm
Reynolds uses repeated wording, like "you'll either want to be my friend or not," to create a dramatic effect and foreshadow the story's impact, highlighting the potential for both connection and rejection, while also developing the storyline and creating dramatic irony. This emphasizes the weight of the story Will is about to tell. It suggests that the narrative will be a turning point, a moment that could define relationships and perspectives.
kit Yan
3/31/2025 12:02:15 pm
this is very good and I agree and I like it a lot
kit Yan
3/31/2025 11:54:21 am
Reynolds uses similar wording throughout the book to show that Will is grappling with the same dilemma his father faced while seeking revenge for Mark. In chapter four, Will notes, "I didn't know he wasn't the right guy, Pop said, a tremble in his throat," showcasing Pop's realization of his mistake.. Pop’s emotional reaction suggests that Will’s certainty about “Mark’s killer” might be wrong, setting up a key development where Will will eventually confront a more complicated reality than he realizes. This also shows us to try and understand how both characters are struggling with similar challenges in their quests for revenge. Leave a Reply. |
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