DQ-Antwone Fisher

Antwone gets into a lot of fights. Do you think he fights because people have made him angry, or is he already angry?

Because he's already angry.

When Antwone first goes to see the therapist, he is very vague with info about his background. Why would he not just come out with all of his history? Is he hiding something? How is Antwone different or the same as Melinda Sordino in Speak?

Because its hard for him to talk about his past; no; they both have had a rough past in life, and both are trying to seek help.

3. Why does Antwone say that he should just go to the brig? How would that be easier for him than the alternative that he is given?
He wants to be left alone, he wont start a fight if he goes.

4. When his shipmates are talking about going home for the holiday, Antwone ignores the question. Why?
He has no one to go back to.

5. During the Thanksgiving dinner at the doctor's house, Antwone is put into an awkward situation when the doctor's father asks him questions. Why was it awkward for him?
His childhood and past has been rough on him.

6. The doctor at one point says that forgiveness is freeing yourself. Do you agree? Talk about Antwone and Melinda in terms of forgiving themselves. What would they be forgiving themselves for? Why?
Yes, Melinda would be forgiving Andy and letting go of her past, since everyone knows that he's a pervert; and Antwane would be forgiving his foster mom, she told him his dad's name.

7. Discuss two possible themes in Antwone Fisher? Are there similar themes in Speak? Explain.
Yes, because they both had a troubled part in they're life, and later they found what they needed/looking for, and they got over what happened in the past.