In-class writing (Respond to talk)

I enjoyed when Danticat spoke of what it was like to grow up in Haiti and then move to the US when she was twelve. She spoke of the discrimination she got during school, and how she did not have as many opportunities as other kids. I feel like her talk covered many tough subjects, that showed how real Danticat is as both an author and a person. She was genuine in her deliverance, and I felt that she was someone that a lot of people could look up to, or relate to. (Even if they were not going through the same kind of life as her.) I appreciated how articulate and poised she was throughout the discussion, and similar to her writing, she delivers her ideas in a calming way that does not appear as a facade, but shows a new side to more darker ideas. I felt like I was able to see part of myself in the idea that Danticat takes initiative to get things done, and I feel that I am similar in that way. Danticat is very inspiring and proves that as long as you stick to something and continue to learn and get better, you can succeed.