To be answered in class Tuesday or after class Tuesday--not before!
If you had been in Mattie's predicament, kicked off of the carriage in the middle of nowhere, how would you have reacted?
Comments
shimpnathan
Dec 1, 2009
I would do the same thing she did but drag grandpa to the stream right away so i could pour water on him and he could drink his fill. Mattie should of also made sure the water was clean before she drank it
Lasch Claudia
Dec 1, 2009
I would have told the gaurds about the farmers' lie, or if I couldn't do that, I would at least yell at the farmer to let me have my clothes and food. If I couldn't get the gaurd to let us through, I would have them get my items for me. if all else fails I would cry to make them feel sorry for me, because many people pity children who cry.
Imperiale Mary
Dec 1, 2009
Re; Claudia, I completely agree with you. I would have told the guards about the situation and insisted that they let them through. If that could not happen then I would have insisted that the farmer let Mattie have her clothes and her food back. The guards would listen to her. If I were traveling I would have brought the letter from the Luddingtons' saying that they could come and stay with them. Then, the guard would know that they didn't have Yellow Fever because they were staying with friends. This could have prevented what have happened on the carriage. Mattie's grandfather in my opinion could have pushed on the fact more that he was not sick and that they had been on the carriage for awhile and he fell asleep. Since, the grandpa was in the uniform he could have faked to be an army person and made up a story of how he was going to the Ludingtons' farm for a visit. But, if all of that failed then I would do what Claudia said and start crying and hope that they took pity on me because I was a child.
Shah Saagar
Dec 2, 2009
I would be feaked out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cause you have a granddad who is drowsy and has a cold, and you dont have water or food. Luckily mattie found some.. I don't know if I would've found the food but mattie knew the soldiers trick. I also would've tried convincing and telling the guards to let us in the place. Because her granddad just coughed because of the heat. If they dont let us in I would try to get another carriage to take us in while granddad is not coughing then maybe theyd let em in. Overall if they dont let me in Id be freaked out!!! (and worried)
Zaleski Delaney
Dec 2, 2009
Re:Mary, I agree with you. Mattie had the letter from the Luddingtons she would have been much better off, the guards would let her through. And it is a good idea to cry! Who could be mean to a crying child and her old grandfather!
Mattox Allison
Dec 2, 2009
If was in Mattie's position I would yell at and ask the farmer to give back the food and blankets or ask the guards to let me through. Because Mattie and grandpa did not have yellow eyes or skin they obviously did not have the fever. If that failed and they turned us away I would go to find water for Grandpa and myself. After we were rested I would start walking back or try to hitch a ride back to the house.
Hoffman Ian
Dec 2, 2009
If I was in Mattie's predicament I would have first tried to find shelter. I would have probably tried to build a lean-to. I would have then looked for water and food. Also, by the river I would have tried to build some traps. I would have cooked the water over the fire. I would also try to gather some berries and clean them in the water. After the night I would have bundled up our food, check the traps, and gotten some fresh water from the stream. I would walk with my grandpa along the road. When it started to get dark again I would have stopped and built a fire. I would have tried to keep the fire as close to us as I could, because the smoke keeps away the insects away. I would keep doing this until I got back to my house. Then I would have a doctor look at my grandpa. Then I would have sent a letter to mom, and tried to find Eliza. I would have stayed in my house, except to get water and food, until the yellow fever stopped. I would then run the coffie shop until my mom got back.
Dizack Maya
Dec 2, 2009
If I were Mattie I would be so mad. First of all a paid driver has just kicked my grandfather and me of his rented wagon in the middle of no where and does it for his own selfishness to bring his family to safety. Second the driver has stolen all my food, clothing, and other essentials belonging to my grandfather and I. Also I would feel stuck because my grandfather is sick and we have nothing to eat or drink. Overall that is how I feel if I were Mattie.
Sweetman Matthew
Dec 2, 2009
I would have done the opposite Mattie did. I would have freaked out (like Saagar said) and I would have worried about my grandfather. I wouldn't have been as calm as Mattie to go out and calmly go get water and berries. I would also do what Saagar said again, I would try to go back in the village and try to make them let us in. If that didn't work I would get another carriage but try not to let grandfather cough a lot. Right when the farmers started to drive away I would have at least tried to get all of our food and our clothing back, I would have been shocked like Mattie was, but still would have tried to get it all back!!!
Seaks Christina
Dec 2, 2009
If I got kicked off the wagon I would have pushed my grandfather until he dropped down and fell asleep right there and then to get to the next town, to get food, water, and a place to sleep. I know I would be risking my grandfather and my life, but I would do anything to help our lives and make everything normal again. Even if I'm only one person, I could make it back home to my mother and Eliza with my grandfather. I would get over my sickness and not get anyone else sick. Grandfather and I would get over it together, quickly and with ease. Another thing I would do is to make sure I got better before I worried about anything else, and make sure I eat and drink enough water so nI don't get dehydrated.
Kaser Stephanie
Dec 2, 2009
I would be SUPER mad. I would be mad because its not my fault that my grandfather is coughing. If you don't see yellow in the eyes or skin they don't have yellow fever. And they don't know that the coughing would be yellow fever. Its bumby and dusty on wagons so you are going to cough. I would also at least ask for my money back and make sure that I did because if I didn't get what I paid them for why would I let them keep my money? Unless they would take me home then I would not ask for my money back because they would of tooken me somewhere. But since they kicked Maddie off I think they should of givien them some food and water so they would survive untill they got home. I think the people were just mean to kick them off even if the grandpa was coughing.
shimpnathan
Dec 2, 2009
Re Maya: I agree, my head would be hot!!! I just got robbed and kicked of the wagon that was taking me to safety and now Grandfather and I have to fend for ourselves in the middle of nowhere?!?!?!?!?!
Kane Spencer
Dec 2, 2009
in would have at first been pretty freaked.But than i would have gotten it together and looked for some fruit or try making a trap for meat.Well actually i would have gotten gramps into some shade than done that stuff after i knew i could survive i would have gone and seen if my grandpa was okay than i would've packed some food and water and stay there for the night. After the night i would drink some water than give grandpa some food and water. after we were full and fine we would've gone off to see if we could find help if not we would walk back
Kaser Stephanie
Dec 2, 2009
RE: Mathew I agree with Mathew because people should not act calmly if they get kicked off a wagon that they rented and payed for. Some people don't treat people like people they treat them like a toy
Kane Spencer
Dec 2, 2009
Re matt why would you be freaked you can totally easily survive
Siler Grace
Dec 2, 2009
I would be shocked. I would be thinking what so I do now?. My mom does not want me at home so I do not have a house to go to. The wagon drove off with my Grandfather and I's bags and food so now we do not have any fresh clothes or food.I would probably ask my grandpa if I had enough money to get another wagon to drive us into my town. I would maybe stay at Nathaniel's house if I were Mattie.Unless his parents did not let us come in because of the fever.Nathaniel might sneak my grandpa and I into the house and let us stay there for a while till we could return home.If we could not do that I really would not know what to do.I would maybe have enough money in my little pouch I could find a small market (even if I had to walk a long ways) and buy some buns or some kind of food for us to eat.Then I would just have to camp out under a tree otherwise I really would not know what to do.
Dizack Maya
Dec 2, 2009
Re shimpnathan: I guess I wouldn't be that mad because I would be more worried about my grandfather than anything else and how to get food and water.Oh! I'd be frustrated.
Shah Saagar
Dec 2, 2009
RE: SPENCER What if you didnt know the soldiers trick you wouldve never found water then it wouldnt be easy at all. Especially cause of your sick grandfather!!!!!! (you have to travel 10 miles to get home!!!!!!!!)
Sweetman Matthew
Dec 2, 2009
re:spencer It would would be easier if my grandfather taught the tricks to me but I still but I still would be scared but calm down after a while.
Imperiale Mary
Dec 2, 2009
Re; Ian, I disagree with some of your ideas on how to stay alive and healthy after being kicked of the wagon. The idea to start a fire to keep the bugs away was a good idea. I just wonder how Mattie could start a fire by herself if she had no idea how and grandpa was sleeping how could she do it. The idea of starting a trap is a good idea also. But, Mattie tried to make a trap and she failed on that thought. So, how could she have done it. Also, they were very far away from the coffee house and with grandpa being sick and sleeping the entire time how could she have done that. Also, wouldn't you worry where your mother was. If they had a not form the Luddingtons they could have had a better chance of getting through because no one wants to stay with sick people. Also, how could Mattie build a shelter with grandpa being no help how could she have cut down trees and built a shelter as a single girl with no experience and no help with those sort of things. Also, how could Mattie and grandpa and sent a letter to Eliza if they had nothing. I mean would they make there own paper and ink and wrote a letter. Also, how could they have mailed the letter if their was no post office near them. So, that is my take on your ideas of getting back to the coffee house.
Kane Spencer
Dec 2, 2009
Re saagar i do know the soldiar tricks i've taken like 50 classes
Koerner Madelyn
Dec 2, 2009
If I was Mattie I would go back look for a place were grandpa can rest then I would look for water and food. When I found some water and food I would bring some to grandpa and then we could bring him there and if he got to tired I would drag him there and when I get to tired I would rest right where I am. When I wake up I would try to wake him up but if he doesn't get up I would drag him and try to get him there. If he gets up he can start walking. When we get there we can drink some water and berries. After a few hours we can bring as much food and water as we can. So there is a lower chance of as getting bit by mosquitoes in the day light.
polzinabby
Dec 2, 2009
I would have told the guard that the farmer and his family were lying and to check the baby because the farmers baby had a runny nose, but they didn't check the farmers family at all. When they told them they could go I would tell the guards they had all of our clothes, and food. I would have brought my grandfather to the stream right away the next morning. I would have also told my grandfather that I was leaving to go look for food instead of just leaving. Plus if she would have waited she might not have gotten the fever, we don't know when she got bit by a mosquito when she was alone looking for food. Maybe even if She waited she might have found some food near the water. She should have waited for her grandfather to wake up.
Kane Spencer
Dec 2, 2009
Re matt i guess
Kaser Stephanie
Dec 2, 2009
RE: Mary I agree with you and i don't. I think that Mattie would know how to start a fire and if she didn't she could just wwake up grandpa. Also they really wouldn't need to build shelter cause they had a tree to cover them
Banco Bridger
Dec 2, 2009
I would have been really angered at those people I would have started yelling thieves and junk, because one of the dudes had a gun and could have gotten our stuff back and told them it's just a summer grippe. Now in the case of...Be right back I gotta leave class
Sweetman Matthew
Dec 2, 2009
re;spencer&saagar but what if you didn't take those classes if you didn't take the classes if you are telling the truth and not joking then what would you do?!?!
Finkenbine Casey
Dec 2, 2009
I would be very angry. Almost murderous towards them (almost being the key word). But after a few minutes I would look for food and somewhere safe to be for the night. I would spend the day doing that then rest for the night. I would walk in the morning. Well, probably afternoon because I would probably be pretty tired. Anywho, I would walk then find another safe place to sleep. And I would repeat this until I am home. I would be saving food from everywhere I found to eat over time.
Cook Hannah
Dec 2, 2009
Re:Claudia + Mary I agree! If people were that uncivilized it would be just wrong! I would also think of the basics 1) Food 2) Water 3) Shelter 4) Health I would find the water and try to catch the fish, but I would do something different of course you would strech out the net or what ever she used. to be continued.
Cook Hannah
Dec 3, 2009
Re: Me (Hannah) I would not move until my grandfather got better. Health is really important then and I would NOT push health. I would pat my grandfathers heads with water and try to get fish. Once grandfather got better I would start walking. Re:Ian I disagree running the coffeehouse would be the least of my problems and no one is around! walking with grandfather right away would be bad too.
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shimpnathan
Dec 1, 2009
I would do the same thing she did but drag grandpa to the stream right away so i could pour water on him and he could drink his fill. Mattie should of also made sure the water was clean before she drank it
Lasch Claudia
Dec 1, 2009
I would have told the gaurds about the farmers' lie, or if I couldn't do that, I would at least yell at the farmer to let me have my clothes and food. If I couldn't get the gaurd to let us through, I would have them get my items for me. if all else fails I would cry to make them feel sorry for me, because many people pity children who cry.
Imperiale Mary
Dec 1, 2009
Re; Claudia, I completely agree with you. I would have told the guards about the situation and insisted that they let them through. If that could not happen then I would have insisted that the farmer let Mattie have her clothes and her food back. The guards would listen to her. If I were traveling I would have brought the letter from the Luddingtons' saying that they could come and stay with them. Then, the guard would know that they didn't have Yellow Fever because they were staying with friends. This could have prevented what have happened on the carriage. Mattie's grandfather in my opinion could have pushed on the fact more that he was not sick and that they had been on the carriage for awhile and he fell asleep. Since, the grandpa was in the uniform he could have faked to be an army person and made up a story of how he was going to the Ludingtons' farm for a visit. But, if all of that failed then I would do what Claudia said and start crying and hope that they took pity on me because I was a child.
Shah Saagar
Dec 2, 2009
I would be feaked out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cause you have a granddad who is drowsy and has a cold, and you dont have water or food. Luckily mattie found some.. I don't know if I would've found the food but mattie knew the soldiers trick. I also would've tried convincing and telling the guards to let us in the place. Because her granddad just coughed because of the heat. If they dont let us in I would try to get another carriage to take us in while granddad is not coughing then maybe theyd let em in. Overall if they dont let me in Id be freaked out!!! (and worried)
Zaleski Delaney
Dec 2, 2009
Re:Mary, I agree with you. Mattie had the letter from the Luddingtons she would have been much better off, the guards would let her through. And it is a good idea to cry! Who could be mean to a crying child and her old grandfather!
Mattox Allison
Dec 2, 2009
If was in Mattie's position I would yell at and ask the farmer to give back the food and blankets or ask the guards to let me through. Because Mattie and grandpa did not have yellow eyes or skin they obviously did not have the fever. If that failed and they turned us away I would go to find water for Grandpa and myself. After we were rested I would start walking back or try to hitch a ride back to the house.
Hoffman Ian
Dec 2, 2009
If I was in Mattie's predicament I would have first tried to find shelter. I would have probably tried to build a lean-to. I would have then looked for water and food. Also, by the river I would have tried to build some traps. I would have cooked the water over the fire. I would also try to gather some berries and clean them in the water. After the night I would have bundled up our food, check the traps, and gotten some fresh water from the stream. I would walk with my grandpa along the road. When it started to get dark again I would have stopped and built a fire. I would have tried to keep the fire as close to us as I could, because the smoke keeps away the insects away. I would keep doing this until I got back to my house. Then I would have a doctor look at my grandpa. Then I would have sent a letter to mom, and tried to find Eliza. I would have stayed in my house, except to get water and food, until the yellow fever stopped. I would then run the coffie shop until my mom got back.
Dizack Maya
Dec 2, 2009
If I were Mattie I would be so mad. First of all a paid driver has just kicked my grandfather and me of his rented wagon in the middle of no where and does it for his own selfishness to bring his family to safety. Second the driver has stolen all my food, clothing, and other essentials belonging to my grandfather and I. Also I would feel stuck because my grandfather is sick and we have nothing to eat or drink. Overall that is how I feel if I were Mattie.
Sweetman Matthew
Dec 2, 2009
I would have done the opposite Mattie did. I would have freaked out (like Saagar said) and I would have worried about my grandfather. I wouldn't have been as calm as Mattie to go out and calmly go get water and berries. I would also do what Saagar said again, I would try to go back in the village and try to make them let us in. If that didn't work I would get another carriage but try not to let grandfather cough a lot. Right when the farmers started to drive away I would have at least tried to get all of our food and our clothing back, I would have been shocked like Mattie was, but still would have tried to get it all back!!!
Seaks Christina
Dec 2, 2009
If I got kicked off the wagon I would have pushed my grandfather until he dropped down and fell asleep right there and then to get to the next town, to get food, water, and a place to sleep. I know I would be risking my grandfather and my life, but I would do anything to help our lives and make everything normal again. Even if I'm only one person, I could make it back home to my mother and Eliza with my grandfather. I would get over my sickness and not get anyone else sick. Grandfather and I would get over it together, quickly and with ease. Another thing I would do is to make sure I got better before I worried about anything else, and make sure I eat and drink enough water so nI don't get dehydrated.
Kaser Stephanie
Dec 2, 2009
I would be SUPER mad. I would be mad because its not my fault that my grandfather is coughing. If you don't see yellow in the eyes or skin they don't have yellow fever. And they don't know that the coughing would be yellow fever. Its bumby and dusty on wagons so you are going to cough. I would also at least ask for my money back and make sure that I did because if I didn't get what I paid them for why would I let them keep my money? Unless they would take me home then I would not ask for my money back because they would of tooken me somewhere. But since they kicked Maddie off I think they should of givien them some food and water so they would survive untill they got home. I think the people were just mean to kick them off even if the grandpa was coughing.
shimpnathan
Dec 2, 2009
Re Maya: I agree, my head would be hot!!! I just got robbed and kicked of the wagon that was taking me to safety and now Grandfather and I have to fend for ourselves in the middle of nowhere?!?!?!?!?!
Kane Spencer
Dec 2, 2009
in would have at first been pretty freaked.But than i would have gotten it together and looked for some fruit or try making a trap for meat.Well actually i would have gotten gramps into some shade than done that stuff after i knew i could survive i would have gone and seen if my grandpa was okay than i would've packed some food and water and stay there for the night. After the night i would drink some water than give grandpa some food and water. after we were full and fine we would've gone off to see if we could find help if not we would walk back
Kaser Stephanie
Dec 2, 2009
RE: Mathew I agree with Mathew because people should not act calmly if they get kicked off a wagon that they rented and payed for. Some people don't treat people like people they treat them like a toy
Kane Spencer
Dec 2, 2009
Re matt why would you be freaked you can totally easily survive
Siler Grace
Dec 2, 2009
I would be shocked. I would be thinking what so I do now?. My mom does not want me at home so I do not have a house to go to. The wagon drove off with my Grandfather and I's bags and food so now we do not have any fresh clothes or food.I would probably ask my grandpa if I had enough money to get another wagon to drive us into my town. I would maybe stay at Nathaniel's house if I were Mattie.Unless his parents did not let us come in because of the fever.Nathaniel might sneak my grandpa and I into the house and let us stay there for a while till we could return home.If we could not do that I really would not know what to do.I would maybe have enough money in my little pouch I could find a small market (even if I had to walk a long ways) and buy some buns or some kind of food for us to eat.Then I would just have to camp out under a tree otherwise I really would not know what to do.
Dizack Maya
Dec 2, 2009
Re shimpnathan: I guess I wouldn't be that mad because I would be more worried about my grandfather than anything else and how to get food and water.Oh! I'd be frustrated.
Shah Saagar
Dec 2, 2009
RE: SPENCER What if you didnt know the soldiers trick you wouldve never found water then it wouldnt be easy at all. Especially cause of your sick grandfather!!!!!! (you have to travel 10 miles to get home!!!!!!!!)
Sweetman Matthew
Dec 2, 2009
re:spencer It would would be easier if my grandfather taught the tricks to me but I still but I still would be scared but calm down after a while.
Imperiale Mary
Dec 2, 2009
Re; Ian, I disagree with some of your ideas on how to stay alive and healthy after being kicked of the wagon. The idea to start a fire to keep the bugs away was a good idea. I just wonder how Mattie could start a fire by herself if she had no idea how and grandpa was sleeping how could she do it. The idea of starting a trap is a good idea also. But, Mattie tried to make a trap and she failed on that thought. So, how could she have done it. Also, they were very far away from the coffee house and with grandpa being sick and sleeping the entire time how could she have done that. Also, wouldn't you worry where your mother was. If they had a not form the Luddingtons they could have had a better chance of getting through because no one wants to stay with sick people. Also, how could Mattie build a shelter with grandpa being no help how could she have cut down trees and built a shelter as a single girl with no experience and no help with those sort of things. Also, how could Mattie and grandpa and sent a letter to Eliza if they had nothing. I mean would they make there own paper and ink and wrote a letter. Also, how could they have mailed the letter if their was no post office near them. So, that is my take on your ideas of getting back to the coffee house.
Kane Spencer
Dec 2, 2009
Re saagar i do know the soldiar tricks i've taken like 50 classes
Koerner Madelyn
Dec 2, 2009
If I was Mattie I would go back look for a place were grandpa can rest then I would look for water and food. When I found some water and food I would bring some to grandpa and then we could bring him there and if he got to tired I would drag him there and when I get to tired I would rest right where I am. When I wake up I would try to wake him up but if he doesn't get up I would drag him and try to get him there. If he gets up he can start walking. When we get there we can drink some water and berries. After a few hours we can bring as much food and water as we can. So there is a lower chance of as getting bit by mosquitoes in the day light.
polzinabby
Dec 2, 2009
I would have told the guard that the farmer and his family were lying and to check the baby because the farmers baby had a runny nose, but they didn't check the farmers family at all. When they told them they could go I would tell the guards they had all of our clothes, and food. I would have brought my grandfather to the stream right away the next morning. I would have also told my grandfather that I was leaving to go look for food instead of just leaving. Plus if she would have waited she might not have gotten the fever, we don't know when she got bit by a mosquito when she was alone looking for food. Maybe even if She waited she might have found some food near the water. She should have waited for her grandfather to wake up.
Kane Spencer
Dec 2, 2009
Re matt i guess
Kaser Stephanie
Dec 2, 2009
RE: Mary
I agree with you and i don't. I think that Mattie would know how to start a fire and if she didn't she could just wwake up grandpa. Also they really wouldn't need to build shelter cause they had a tree to cover them
Banco Bridger
Dec 2, 2009
I would have been really angered at those people I would have started yelling thieves and junk, because one of the dudes had a gun and could have gotten our stuff back and told them it's just a summer grippe. Now in the case of...Be right back I gotta leave class
Sweetman Matthew
Dec 2, 2009
re;spencer&saagar but what if you didn't take those classes if you didn't take the classes if you are telling the truth and not joking then what would you do?!?!
Finkenbine Casey
Dec 2, 2009
I would be very angry. Almost murderous towards them (almost being the key word). But after a few minutes I would look for food and somewhere safe to be for the night. I would spend the day doing that then rest for the night. I would walk in the morning. Well, probably afternoon because I would probably be pretty tired. Anywho, I would walk then find another safe place to sleep. And I would repeat this until I am home. I would be saving food from everywhere I found to eat over time.
Cook Hannah
Dec 2, 2009
Re:Claudia + Mary
I agree! If people were that uncivilized it would be just wrong! I would also think of the basics
1) Food
2) Water
3) Shelter
4) Health
I would find the water and try to catch the fish, but I would do something different of course you would strech out the net or what ever she used.
to be continued.
Cook Hannah
Dec 3, 2009
Re: Me (Hannah)
I would not move until my grandfather got better. Health is really important then and I would NOT push health. I would pat my grandfathers heads with water and try to get fish. Once grandfather got better I would start walking.
Re:Ian
I disagree running the coffeehouse would be the least of my problems and no one is around! walking with grandfather right away would be bad too.