“The Batman” (Bio Poem)

Character Development in Bronx

Lupe Algarin has had some noticeable changes in her viewpoints. She used to want to have a child, so that she would feel loved. She didn’t have much intrest in school, and didn’t pay attention. But now, towards the end of the book, she’s completely different. She doesn’t wish to feel loved anymore, because she knows she is. She is in a relationship with Raul now, instead of her nonexistent boyfriend. And she’s trying to do her best in school.

Tyrone, who keeps tabs on everyone by commenting on them and their poems, has noticed some major changes in Lupe’s behavior as well. After her second poem, he said, “Something’s different about Lupe’s voice... Anyway, I know one thing for sure. I don’t catch her staring off the way she used to. She’s always looking straight up now, paying attention to what ever the teacher is saying”(151). She is definitely trying her best in school so that she can go to college. Janelle says that she’s not fun anymore because she’s always working. Lupe’s demeanor has changed. She wants to make a better life for herself, and not worry about things in the past. Now, she’s looking to the future.

Setting can affect a character, in Bronx, one of those characters is Steve Ericsson. Since he grew up on New York, he’s always wanted to work in Broadway. It’s affected his life and his goals. It’s all he wants to do. He makes many pretend sets in his room, hoping one day that he will achieve his dream. He doesn’t want to move, because then he’ll be farther away from his dream.

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“Rise Up and Walk” (Found Poem)

(Sorry, I don’t have a picture. I didn’t know we were supposed to make a picture. It wouldn’t work out because I took the words from all over the place, so it would be very difficult to read and actually connect.)

This page was originally about Chrissa and Gram going to church. The preacher placed her hand on other people and healed them, doing the same for Gram. So I decided to make the poem about the preacher healing Gram and putting some more detail with other words so the affect would be better. Rise up and walk is what Jesus said after healing someone, so I thought it would be a fitting title.

I commented on: Vince, Angel, Eamonn, and Maddie

“War Heroes” (Spine Poem)

War Heroes

Navy Seal Dogs

Rose Under Fire

Ashes, Ashes

Eyes Wide Open

In Darkness

Among the Enemy

100 Battles

Haunting

Almost Home

This poem is about the soldiers who go out and fight for our country. It took me a while to find a good mix of books to make a good poem. And when I was making it, I didn’t really notice that the first book said “Navy Seal DOGS”. It’s not about dogs. Just forget about that part. This is typically what most veterans go through while they’re in service. I thought it conveyed a message about what they may be feeling, and it makes me appreciate them all the more.

“Where I’m From”

Bronx Perspective Blog

Sterling is a character that stands out among the other students, because of his religion. Some have an interesting view on him. At the end of his poem, Tyrone says his usual comment. He said that the poem took him to a whole other place. He said if he’s no angel, what does that make me. Tyrone knows that Sterling is a more “good” person than him, so he is comparing himself to Sterling. Tyrone likes his poem and now has probably a better impression on Sterling based on his reaction to his poem.

Amy thinks she has no friends, but she’s always talking to Sterling. So he’s basically her only friend. She views him as a nice person and finds him easy to talk to. He gives her good advice and doesn’t tell anyone her secrets. He also is trying to convert her but she’s okay with that. She tries to act tough but we can tell that she is grateful to have Sterling as a friend, and maybe because of him, she’ll get more friends.

Sterling is a very devout Christian, and he has good reason to believe in this religion. And he follows it to the best of his ability. Some call him “Mr. Goody Two-Shoes” because he’s so nice, but that’s honestly a really weird reason to make fun of someone. Sterling thinks that he’s good, but not even near perfect. He’s a pretty humble person, and has no problem showing others his faith, or even being nice.