Book of Phoenix Dialectical Journal
| Evidence | Commentary |
| I read that “What mattered was that we were who we were, and we were there.” P.22 It’s said that “. There was no better way to die” p.37 . It is recorded that “But I loved the fact that it was I who gave it the push that finally brought it down.” P.48 It is recorded that “Names are powerful. They have a way of becoming destiny. They should not be shared with just anyone.” P.53 “I think it is more that it is what I am, Berihun.” Phoenix said p. 54 I read that “. No goodbye, no words of wisdom.” P.62 “You will need to pick and choose who sees what you are.” It’s said in p.66 I read that “One must stop time to listen to a story” P.68 . It is said that “The language of a people is sacred” P.69 . “I am stronger than I look. And I was angry.” Phoenix said. P.83 I read that “A story is not a story until it is told” p.84 . It is written, “It was too risky to say exactly what I wanted to say, even in Twi.”p. 92 | It reminded me of accepting your past and keeping memories of the good moments, even if there were painful times. This made me reflect on the death of our forefathers, who fought for our country to be better. This gave me an idea of reminding every person that the energy from within is essential in everything we do. This took me back to how important it is to have a name and know what the name actually means. It reminded me of a girl without legs but still managed to skate with the limbs. It reminded me of how a very brilliant classmate just left for another college recently. This reminded me of a model who had had a shady past but needed to shine in her career. It reminded me of how we missed a class listening to a story from a great friend. This enabled me to appreciate the reason why my father was so insistent on us knowing our language. It reminded me that emotions could trigger internal energy. And then your energy is beyond your control. It reminded me of the importance of telling stories as long as you need them to make sense. It reminded of a time I needed to ask my father for luxuries but found it hard to do it. |
Part two
Everyone needs to have an identity. Living without knowing your purpose or understanding can make one not to exploit his or her full potential. It is essential to realize the meaning of your name. Where we are raised in, have an impact on our potential. The environment can also influence how people perceive us. Love and tenderness can make one forget their problems even if It is for a while. It is crucial to understand oneself because that will enable one to explore their full potential. The people who care for you may one day turn against you. However, that presents an opportunity to fight for oneself. While learning a new skill, you need someone to guide you until you are in a safe place to do it on your own. Endurance is a skill worth learning as it will help you grow through pain but with determination and hopes of never failing. Once in a while, our identity is renewed and hidden to fit in with other people. Other people may not want to know your origin, but it’s important to try and learn their style so that you can communicate and live with them. Finding our identity in a new world can take a whole effort, but clearly, someone would come by. Even if your origin is so pathetic, somehow it will always catch up with you. The truth will always haunt you no matter what you are going through. It is very important to remember the day we were born and also the day we will die.
Part three
Why is it important to know the meaning of your name and also understand where you come from? Why is it essential for Big Eye to bring back Phoenix from the street? Why is it fulfilling to get the freedom that Phoenix is craving for? Why was Phoenix kept in tower 7 with all the powers he had? Do you think one should know what they have while being trained as warfare weapons? Is it right for made into a weapon without their conscience? Was think Phoenix escape was necessary? Is it necessary to find a way to control the weapon that was made? What is the impact of identity on a person’s growth?