We discussed in out group how the book might have actually perpetuated stereotypes. I am not sure if it something I agree with. I know that stereotypes might have been perceived but in some cases, that's how it is inner city schools. I don't feel that it was the authors intention to create stereotypes, rather; I think she was trying to make the book all the more real.
We also discussed why was Tyrone so important? All of the characters went through a transformation but why was he so important? I seemed to think that it was because he was the most creative in the book. He was the one that was the most excited about doing poetry because it gave him the chance to express himself.
The last thing we touched on in our discussion was how quickly all the characters solved their problems. We all cam to an agreement that each had a very deep problem but at the end, it was resolved. I think it is pretty unrealistic how quickly something like that can be solved. I know for me I could not get over a serious problem in one school year.
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Another way to ask about Tyrone would be to think about why Grimes created such a strong character and had him act as a constant voice throughout the text. Was it just for continuity? Given his role in the book, why do you think she characterized him in the way she did?
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