Water, Oil, Flame
Objective
I can analyze and reflect on the chapter "Water, Oil, Flame" of Tattoos on the Heart.
Water, Oil, Flame
Read "Water, Oil, Flame"
Chapter 4
Discussion Questions:
What is resilience? What fosters resilience (What helps someone become more resilient)? Explain.
What does “The highest form of sanctity is to live in hell and not lose hope” mean? How does it connect to the homeboys?
Explain the line, “Gang members plan their funerals, not their futures.” What effect does this notion have on their outlook on life?
If you thought you would be dead before you turned 18, how might that change your outlook? Why?
How would you feel if you hadn’t seen your parent in five years, and they said to you, “Tu` eres basura”?
Reread the last paragraph of chapter 4. What does G-Dog mean?
How can you remind yourself that you are the light of the world.
Which parable did you connect with the most in the reading? Why?
Activity 1: "Water, Oil, and Flame" Reading Guide
Make a copy of this Google Doc (Click "File" then "Make a copy.") and answer the questions in the right hand column. One you have finished make a new sub page title "Water, Oil, and Flame" under "Summaries" and post this Google Doc on it. Remember to turn on link sharing is the "Share" settings.
Activity 2: "Water, Oil, and Flame" Reflection
Make a new sub page title "Water, Oil, and Flame" under "Reflection." Pick two of the following prompts on the webpage. Answer each question using two or more paragraphs (Remember a paragraph is 5 or more sentences). Write out the questions you are responding to so Mr. Q may know when he grades your responses. Be sure to reference parts of the book and use quotes (unless it is a personal reflection).
Pick one of the parables. Explain how one of the people in the parables demonstrated one or more of the Catholic Social Teachings (CSTs).
What does “unconditional love” mean? What does it look like?
“You are the light of the world.” What does this mean to you, in your life? Support with examples.
Elias Montes accepts an award on G-Dog's behalf and says to the audience, " Because Father Greg and Homeboy Industries believed in me, I decided to believe in myself." G-Dog writes, "Sometimes resilience arrives in the moments you discover your own unshakeable goodness." For all their bravado, a lot of gang members are deeply vulnerable and insecure-how does Greg approach their contradiction?