The 57 Bus Session #12 pp.215-233

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6 questions

In Shakespeare’s famous play Hamlet, a man tells his son, “Clothes Maketh the Man.” This phrase captures the idea that what you wear says a lot about you and shapes who you become. Sasha echoes this sentiment when getting ready for the ball, saying “I effectively am my dress” (pg. 231).
How does Sasha’s clothing allow them to express their true self?

How does Sasha’s clothing allow them to express their true selves?
Question: How does Sasha feel getting ready for the ball? Why is this feeling so important for them?

How does Sasha’s clothing allow them to express their true selves?
Question: What are the positive outcomes that result from Sasha’s self-expression through clothing? What are the challenges Sasha faces for their choices?

How does Sasha’s clothing allow them to express their true self?
Question: How do your own clothing choices express something important about your identity?

Richard's mom. Jasmine, wants to meet with Sasha and their family- to express her feelings about her son's actions and to apologize for the harm done to Sasha. Debbie flinches when she first hears the idea, and says it's too soon. But when the two families come together in the courtroom, Jasmine rushes to speak with them. 
Why do you think it feels so important to Jasmine to apologize to Sasha and their family? 

Why do you think it feels so important to Jasmine to apologize to Sasha and their family?
Question: How does this apology affect Jasmine? What about Debbie? And Sasha?

Why do you think it feels so important to Jasmine to apologize to Sasha and their family?
Question: How did it feel to read this passage? How did it affect you to see these two families come together for the first time?

Why do you think it feels so important to Jasmine to apologize to Sasha and their family?
Question: Is there someone in your own life you'd like to apologize to? What would you like to say?

The 57 Bus Session #12 pp.215-233

How does Sasha’s clothing allow them to express their true selves?Question: How does Sasha feel getting ready for the ball? Why is this feeling so important for them?

How does Sasha’s clothing allow them to express their true selves?Question: What are the positive outcomes that result from Sasha’s self-expression through clothing? What are the challenges Sasha faces for their choices?

How does Sasha’s clothing allow them to express their true self?Question: How do your own clothing choices express something important about your identity?

Why do you think it feels so important to Jasmine to apologize to Sasha and their family?Question: How does this apology affect Jasmine? What about Debbie? And Sasha?

Why do you think it feels so important to Jasmine to apologize to Sasha and their family?Question: How did it feel to read this passage? How did it affect you to see these two families come together for the first time?

Why do you think it feels so important to Jasmine to apologize to Sasha and their family?Question: Is there someone in your own life you'd like to apologize to? What would you like to say?

How does Sasha’s clothing allow them to express their true selves?
Question: How does Sasha feel getting ready for the ball? Why is this feeling so important for them?

How does Sasha’s clothing allow them to express their true selves?
Question: What are the positive outcomes that result from Sasha’s self-expression through clothing? What are the challenges Sasha faces for their choices?

How does Sasha’s clothing allow them to express their true self?
Question: How do your own clothing choices express something important about your identity?

Why do you think it feels so important to Jasmine to apologize to Sasha and their family?
Question: How does this apology affect Jasmine? What about Debbie? And Sasha?

Why do you think it feels so important to Jasmine to apologize to Sasha and their family?
Question: How did it feel to read this passage? How did it affect you to see these two families come together for the first time?

Why do you think it feels so important to Jasmine to apologize to Sasha and their family?
Question: Is there someone in your own life you'd like to apologize to? What would you like to say?