For our second
Discussion, Lindsey, Sam, Heather, and I met face to face. I like this better
because I feel like it’s more of a personal setting and it’s definitely easier
to talk. During our discussion we tried to focus on some of the life lessons
Duke teaches Jimmy.
One of the
first topics we discussed was: is
everybody entitled to the same things? Yes, everybody is entitled to a good
life, meals to eat, etc., but we decided that you have to work for it. With the
exception of certain situations, most individuals should work for what they
want. We agreed that there are too many people today who don’t want to work and
expect things to be handed to them, which is not fair to those of us who do
work every day.
Another
topic we discussed was just sliding by in life and taking the easy way out. The
book made several references to how young boys today think they can lay
professional sports and become a millionaire just like that. Although this can
be possible, professional athletes only make up a small percentage of the
population, so the odds are definitely against them. Duke wants Jimmy to think
practically. He stresses the importance of staying in school and working hard
in order to have a life he can be proud of.
Towards the
end of where my group and I stopped reading, Cap and Mr. M get on Jimmy’s case about
not being motivated in school and just life in general. Their constant criticism
eventually makes Jimmy reach his breaking point and he storms out of the shop.
Predictions
for future reading
- Jimmy is going to realize Duke was right and is only trying to help him. Once he has cooled down, he is going to come back to work with a new attitude.
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