Hello, America #3

Quote #1:

"This is what I love about America! The knowledge of possibility's and the freedom to achieve, if only I work hard." - Elli, page 94

Significance:

Elli said this quote after her first day of work at her second job, she was telling Alex about how someday in the future she wanted to be like her co-workers Sally and Evelyn.  She was just saying how people take advantage of how great America is, she says that a lot in this book.

Personal Connection:

I chose this quote because I think that it really represented America.  A lot of people come here for better opportunities.  I can relate this to the Immigrant project we are doing right now, the person I'm interviewing said that they came here because they had a very good opportunity here.  When you are here, as long as you work hard you can achieve whatever you set your mind too.

Question:

Do you think Elli will ever become a teacher?

Quote #2:

"Friday morning drags on & on"

Significance:

This was the part where Elli was at work, waiting for the day to be over, so that she could go visit her mom in the hospital. During this time I'm sure that Elli was feeling very anxious and worried because her mom was getting an operation , and I'm sure that she was very distracted and not getting very much work done at work.

Personal Connection:

I choose this quote because I can relate to it. Every Friday when I wake up I think that it's Saturday morning but it turns out that there's still one day of school left.  Friday's are slow.

Question:

How old is Elli?