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282-283: 1-16
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270: 16-27; 36-42; 43-50
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Vocabulary from the Smithsonian article on Philippe Petit:
clandestinely
void
ghastly
eccentrics
morosely
impassive
mute
prestigitation
perceptible
vagabondage
meticulous
omnipresent
**BONUS EXTRA CREDIT**
What does the author of the Smithsonian article think of Philippe Petit? Does he feel that Petit is basically a good guy? How does the author communicate this? Craft a thoughtful response to the questions and post it in the comments section of this post for big time extra credit.
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The author thinks that Petit is an astonishing man for doing this amazing stunt. Yes, he does think Petit is just basically a good guy. The author shows this by showing a great interest in him and praising him of the skill I have to be able to walk between two towers 1360 feet in the air.
ResponderEliminar-Travis
The author thinks or believes that Petit is an amazing young man... He not only describes him as a performer but as an Artiste. The author shows this thinking by showing himself astonish by the great presentation he gave by crossing the two towers.
ResponderEliminar-DianaE.
The author doesn't show that clear of an opinion in the article, but from what I deciphered from his point is that he is trying to communicate to the people that Petit is a guy like any other, maybe he does eccentric stunts, but he does them to show people that he does it because he has the wish to be free. In the article the author mentions that Petit turned down big, expensive offers that were made to him because he didn't want to be remembered because of this or that, the author mentions at the end of the article that when he discussed the 9/11 incident with Petit, Petit answered that he felt as if his house was destroyed, he further explained his point by saying that many innocent people lost their lives, many he knew, and that he often took friend to the WTC.(World Trade Center) He said he took them there because it was his pride. The author quotes Petit saying "In a very small way I helped frame them with glory,and I want to remember them in their glory." Petit respected these people, I believe that what Petit thinks he did, is that he made them stop in awe, so that the people of New York could appreciate a beautiful moment, depicting a man like any other walking through huge American landmarks. The author seems to think nicely of this man, by pointing out parts of his work like that hes done dozen of wirewalks inside and outside of the cathedral in which he works, also stating that he had raised maybe half a million to the construction of it. So in conclusion I believe the author might not have a direct opinion of Petit, but that he thinks of the man as a nice man, doing what he does best for the people.
ResponderEliminar-Fernando
P.S: You kinda mispelled the article name, its actually called "Turning Point Rudolph Chelminski". ;P
For me the author is just writing of a great cool event that she likes and thinks its special. She remembers the twin towers in a good way, I believe she really liked Petit and the crazy think he does. She is inspired with him and respect him.
ResponderEliminarTesla Godoy
The author thinks of petit as a tipical man trying to achieve a goal or a dream. He sees his action as an important one therefore wants other people to take interest in it. He believes that, as I said, we should not remember the Towers because of the deaths and destruction caused in 9/11, but rather for the great feat perfomed by Philippe. The author does think that Petit is a normal guy just wanting to be free, and he does it in the way he likes the most, tight rope walking, that is.
ResponderEliminarThe author shows his opinion and interest in Petit by taking the time to have a personal interview with the performer.
-Andrea elvir
The author doesn't mention how he feels about Philippe Petit, although he does describe some sort of respect for Mr. Petit. In my opinion, I feel that he thinks that Mr. Petit is a good person. He states that by saying that Mr. Petit walked the 1/4 of a mile gap between the two towers at 110 stories high. He also states that point of view by quoting Mr. Petit's words when he said that he could have become a millionaire quite easily, but he turned down the offers, which means that he doesn't do it because of money, but because he likes to do it. He also states that point of view by saying that Mr. Petit has walked between St. John's Cathedral in order to raise money for the building of the church. All of the above state that the author considers Mr. Petit a good person with a good heart.
ResponderEliminar-Luis Sevilla
The author thinks that Philippe Petit is a very interesting man by achieveing something really big(crossing the towers). He does feel that Petit is a good guy, because he didn't do any harm to anyone or anything. He communicates this by letting us know every step that Petit did to cross these towers which is interesting and schocking for him of someone doing such a careful job which Petit enjoyed, laughed, and wasn't scared about anything. So, don't be scared of something you want to achieve, always be positive with no fear.
ResponderEliminar-Sarahi Martorell Crespo-