Abby

Abby wrote a new post on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 4 years ago

Prompt 8

I wanted to continue writing about what Carly started writing about in terms of our group discussion on Tuesday. I really like the analysis of “burning” as Gabriel feeling like he is already in Hell. […]
Abby commented on the post, Maya's Musings, on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 4 years ago

I would actually argue that John was not “there to an extent” in regard to Delly’s supposed homosexuality. I’m not even sure if John did truly love his son because even Delly’s accomplishments were evidence of him […]
Abby commented on the post, Not the Question, on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 4 years ago

I totally agree with this viewpoint now that you pointed it out. I would be very interested in another short story from Delly’s point of view because I do think it would be more empowering and interesting to hear […]
Abby wrote a new post on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 4 years ago

The main argument of the chapter titled “Homophobia and Heterosexism in the Black Church and Community” by Kelly Brown Douglas is that homophobia is a subject that the Black community must confront. Douglas argues […]
Abby wrote a new post on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 4 years ago

In an interview with Alive Mag, Aaron Coleman states, “When I’m writing, the idea is to look so closely at the situation or the feeling that that stands before any concerns of being representative. But at the […]
Abby commented on the post, How it is Boycott, not Four Little Girls, that gives more insight into the Twenty First Century, on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 4 years ago

I agree that the film leaves viewers thinking about themes of unity and leadership which can easily be connected to themes of the current BLM movement. However, the theme of how valuable each individual is to the […]
Abby commented on the post, Robertson's Personal Narrative of Resolution in Four Little Girls, on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 4 years ago

I agree. I think that Robertson’s personal conclusion is one that perfectly balances both trauma and hope. And it is important that this is the conclusion she came to in her real life, so it is a realistic […]
Abby commented on the post, How it is the Youth, not adults, who are impacted most by Discrimination, on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 4 years ago

I agree that in this novel, the youth were more affected by discrimination than the adults. However, the adults were definitely not completely protected from discrimination, as shown by how the parents of the […]
Abby commented on the post, Time through Generations, on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 4 years ago

Maud, I haven’t watched the video so hearing your summary is very interesting. I think it’s a very good point that time is different for black and white people. The unborn child being active throughout the […]
Abby commented on the post, Is the Importance of Family Heritage Fading?, on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 4 years ago

I also think the question you pose is really interesting. However, I was not quite as surprised as you that only three family members (not including Nana) stayed behind. I was actually quite surprised that any of […]
Abby wrote a new post on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 5 years ago

The chapter titled “Taint What You Was, It’s What You Is Today” from Judith Weisenfeld’s book Hollywood Be Thy Name: African American Religion in American Film gave me a lot of insight into King Vidor’s actual p […]
Abby wrote a new post on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 5 years ago

I watched the interview Dr. Lerone Martin did with Left of Black, his interview about black spiritual music and finally the book review titled Preaching on Wax: The Phonograph and the Shaping of Modern African A […]
Abby commented on the post, Analysis of Martin's Work and Gates' 'Death's Black Train is Coming', on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 5 years ago

Yes, I agree that the song is meant to be comforting but only for religious people. In my opinion, “Death’s Black Train is Coming” is meant to be a warning to follow religion throughout your life, not just on your […]
Abby commented on the post, Music, Death and Sorrow, on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 5 years ago

I also enjoyed your connection between the two scenes that show death and sadness being followed by regeneration and rebirth. In one of the videos I watched, Dr. Lerone Martin expresses this communal moment in […]
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