Monday, February 14, 2011

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

America Is In The Heart

From Ana:

What seems to be the main factor why Asian Immigrant including Filipino,
experienced Inequality in this country from 1910 to 1950 in relation to the
story of Angel Island and the story of America is in the heart, and what is the
important lesson of the story from the past that we can learn in our generation
today.

From Dennis:

The two brothers perform some tough labor but they do not receive the proper
amount of payment for their work. When and where are situations like this still
happening?

Friday, February 4, 2011

Angel Island Poems

From Kelly Tanimura:

In what ways to the detainees view life differently than today's generations?
(Even if they are descendants of the the detainees.)

It is important for our country to rmember our history and wrong-doings so that
we do not make the same mistakes. In #31 the author said "I must remember that
this chapter once existed". Why is it important for him to remember? Why
wouldn't he want to forget the trauma of being detained?

In #58 the author said, "Life is worth worrying about and you should restrain
yourselves". How does this differ from today's school of thought that claims
things like, "don't worry, be happy", "live life to the fullest", and "Life's
short".

From Linda Lam:

What kind of emotional state do you think the detainees were in
while carving on the walls? What do you think motivated the first
person to write on the wall?