Spring EN066-01 Reading Workshop: FEBRUARY 9,12 APRIL SALAS Chapters 9-Aftyerwards..

Friday, February 10, 2012

FEBRUARY 9,12 APRIL SALAS Chapters 9-Aftyerwards..

I like to put in that the ending was so sad, how she never came back and no one ever found her. But what I took from that story was Mariquita being a strong independent person. Knowing that her husband was so far away she never gave up hope and her faith. It was nice to know that Chris came all the way back to Guam to find out about his mother and his culture. But since Japanese and Guamanian's live amongst eachother it's hard to bring the past into this life. I'm not sorry I'm part Japanese but I am sorry for the people who endured all those horrific events.

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Dolores C.BrownFebruary 10, 2012 at 9:53 PM
Yes, This is where we forgive our eniemies and pray for those who use and harm us. We are not all pure guamanians as well, my dad says I have chinese blood.
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leslieFebruary 11, 2012 at 6:05 PM
yes til this day women are empower and i believe we are still growing stronger,
but it's time to let old wounds heal.
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Luana SimmonsFebruary 11, 2012 at 9:15 PM
I totally agree on her being a strong independent women. It's hard to stay strong when your husband is away but she kept her faith!
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