Question

tdq 2
why does tish feel conflicted when mr. hayward asks, \how is fonny?\ why does she both resent and understand the question?
criteria for success

• explain both sides of tishs reaction
• reference her internal thoughts or narration
• show how this moment reveals her emotional state

optional sentence starters

• at first, tish resents the question because...
• however, she also understands the question because...

response

Explanation:

To answer this, we analyze Tish's conflicting emotions. For resentment: The question may feel intrusive or remind her of Fonny's unjust situation (like his false imprisonment), and she might feel others can't truly understand his or her struggle. For understanding: Mr. Hayward’s question could come from genuine concern, and Tish recognizes that people care about Fonny’s well - being, even if the question stirs complex feelings. We reference her internal state (conflicted between pain of the situation and recognition of concern) and show her emotional state as torn between defensiveness (resentment) and empathy for the questioner’s intent (understanding).

Answer:

At first, Tish resents the question because it reminds her of Fonny’s unjust circumstances (like his false imprisonment) and she feels others can’t fully grasp the depth of their struggle. However, she also understands the question because Mr. Hayward’s inquiry likely comes from genuine concern for Fonny’s well - being, and she recognizes that people care about Fonny. This moment reveals her emotional state as conflicted: she is defensive about the pain of Fonny’s situation yet also empathetic to the questioner’s intent to know how Fonny is.