Why is Lisas father uncomfortable as she begins to build a relationship with Leroy and Dartanyon? How does Lisa feel about his concerns?
Please write a journal entry of 300 words based on the book Carry On by Lisa Fenn. (This is journal 2 of 4.) You can access the prompts for each journal through this link:Book carry on by Lisa Fenn chapter 4-6Journal #2 (Chapters 4-6)CHAPTER 4: THE CALLHow does Lisa learn about Leroy and Dartanyon?How does Coach Robinson approach Lisa? What does he say to her that is so striking?Why does Dartanyon only remember his losses? What does that say about how he views his life thus far?What is the relationship between Dartanyons parents?Why is Lisas father uncomfortable as she begins to build a relationship with Leroy and Dartanyon? How does Lisa feel about his concerns?CHAPTER 5: PLAYING FOR TRUSTLisa grew up eight miles and half a world away from Lincoln-West High School. How was her experience growing up different from that of many students at Lincoln-West? What is her fathers opinion of this divide? How does Lisa try to bridge it?What kind of experience does Lisa have while at Dartanyon and Leroys school?Why does Dartanyon resist the accommodations he is offered at school?Why does Leroy resist talking and interacting meaningfully with Lisa? Why does he hold himself in reserve?Describe Big Ma: what is she like? What kind of household does she run?Do you think the attention from the Akron Beacon Journal Leroy received in the aftermath of his accident was beneficial to him?How does Leroys relationship with his mother evolve over the course of his accident and recovery?CHAPTER 6: DESTINED FOR GREATNESSIn what ways do Leroys and Dartanyons silences mirror each other? How are they similar in what they dont communicate to others?Why does Arthur teach Dartanyon self-defense?How does Leroy and Dartanyons friendship improve morale at school? How do other people feed off their energy?Why do you think Leroy and Dartanyon make such good friends?
