David Hernandez

  Prompt: At the end of Fences , forgiveness becomes an important part of the characters moving forward. Do you think forgiving someone means you also have to forget what they did? Why or why not? Connect your response to your own experiences or observations. Prompt Response:  No never that I think if you forgive someone you don't need to forget what they did?  Summary: I think no because its stuck in your head and you can get over it. It happens to me especially with my girlfriend.  Reflection:  I honestly think people nowadays should forgive and just forget. 

  Troy’s revelation changes his relationship with Rose. Do you think one major lie or betrayal can permanently change how you see someone , even if you have known and trusted that person for years? Explain your reasoning and how trust can or cannot be rebuilt. Prompt Response:  Yes, betrayal can make it hard to trust someone again. Summary: Troys betrayal hurts Rose and changes their relationship. She realizes that she cannot trust him the same way anymore. Reflection:  I think trust can be rebuilt, BUT it takes time. The person has to be honest and show through their actions that they have changed.

   In Scene 4, Troy talks about his past, his responsibilities, and the choices he has made in life. Have you ever had to choose between something you wanted to do and something you needed to do ? What influenced your decision, and were you satisfied with your choice? Prompt Response:  I had to choose between hanging out with my friends and doing my homework. I chose to do my home work because I needed to get that done. Summary: Sometimes we have to choose what we need to do instead of what we want to do. Reflection:  I was satisfied with my choice because I knew my work was important. 

  In Scene 4, Troy explains his beliefs about his responsibilities as a father. Beyond providing food, clothing, and shelter, what do you believe a parent owes their child emotionally? Should love, encouragement, friendship, and support be expected, or are those things separate from a parent’s responsibilities? Explain your perspective. Prompt Response:  I believe parents owe their children love, support, encouragement, and guidance. They should be there emotionally, not just provide food and shelter. Summary: Parents have a responsibility to support their children both physically and emotionally. Reflection:  I think emotional support is important because it helps children support feel loved, confident, and understood. 

Prompt Response:   A time I overcame fear was when I was first learning how to skateboard and I wanted to learn a new trick. So I did, I watched multiple videos online and analyse. I began to try and commit. Oh boy I was scared to stick it. All I could think about was me falling and hurting my self.  Summary: This was quite a big fear to overcome and I did it! It took forever and so much contemplating. I fell a few times but still got back up. I hurt my butt but sure as heck I finally learned the trick. Reflection:  Now I'm not scared to learn a new trick on my skateboard. I overcame my fears.

  Prompt Response:  I learned that judging people based on stereotypes can be unfair. As a young Mexican student, I know people can make assumptions about others because of their background. Summary: A single story can create stereotypes because it does not show the full picture. Reflection:  I learned to get to know people before judging them to understand different perspectives.