Discussion Board Four: Blog Deep Dive into Station Eleven

 Passage 1: “Don’t ever forget: He chose you.” (Noah, 108)

- I picked this quote because it really hit me. Trevor’s mom says this when talking about his dad not being around. At first, I thought it was just sad, but then I realized it actually means a lot. His dad didn’t leave because he didn’t care; he left because the system made it hard for a white man and a Black woman to be together with their mixed child. But even though he couldn’t always be there, he still wanted Trevor. That means something. It made me think about the idea that love doesn’t always look the same in every situation. This moment helped Trevor see his dad differently, and it made me think about how parents sometimes love in quiet ways.

Passage 2: “But I’m consumed with regret for the things I didn’t do, the choices I didn’t make, the things I didn’t say.” (Noah, 143)
- This line stuck with me because I feel it too. Trevor says this after talking about the shoplifting story, but it’s bigger than that. He’s saying that regret feels worse than failing, and I agree. I’ve held back before, fearing messing up or getting rejected. But later, I wonder what might’ve happened if I had tried. This quote made me realize it’s better to take chances, even if things don’t go perfectly. I think we all need to hear that sometimes.

Final Project / Blog Idea: After looking at the final project doc, I might write about how apartheid made people believe lies about each other and how Trevor used humor to survive in such a divided world. I’d focus on how laughter helped him stay strong even when things were unfair and painful.

Discussion Questions:

What else does Trevor learn about his father in chapter eight?
- Trevor learns that his dad actually kept track of him the whole time. He saved newspaper articles, knew what Trevor was up to, and really cared; he just stayed away because of apartheid and the risk of getting Trevor’s mom or himself in trouble. Trevor thought his dad didn’t care, but this changed everything.

How did apartheid make people turn against each other in chapter nine?
- Apartheid made people blame each other for not having power. Instead of fighting the system, different racial groups fought each other. The government made up strict, ridiculous rules about who was “white” or “colored,” even going by things like the texture of your hair or the shape of your nose. It was totally made up, but people believed it and treated each other differently.

What happened when Trevor said, “But I knew I’d done a terrible thing” (p. 125)?
- He threw dog poop on his mom’s car to get back at her, but when she came out crying, he realized he really hurt her. He wasn’t just being funny; he was being cruel, and it hurt someone he loved. That was the moment he realized his actions had real consequences.

What ironic twist saves Trevor from getting arrested in chapter 13?
- The funny twist is that Trevor doesn’t get in trouble for shoplifting because they think he's white. They just let him go while his Black friend gets blamed. It shows how messed up the system was. his skin color saved him even though he was guilty.

How do you relate to the quote about regret (p. 143)?
- I relate a lot. Sometimes I don’t go for things I want. Whether it’s talking to someone, applying for something, or trying something new because I’m scared. But later, I always regret not trying more than I’d regret failing. That quote reminds me to take more chances.