Monday, November 16, 2009

Ted and Emma

What is about these characters? After thinking on it for some time, it seems as though the comforting aspect of these spectrum(ish) characters is their extremely literal and mostly practical outlooks on life. For tweens, who are suffering through the most confusing and challenging times they've ever faced, Ted and Emma offer solace. Ted and Emma don't really have friends, and that's ok. Ted and Emma don't really care what people think about them. Can you imagine, being in middle school and NOT CARING WHAT PEOPLE THINK??? Ted and Emma rarely second guess themselves. Sometimes the way that they interpret the world gets them in trouble, but mostly it helps them get by.
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  1. Jen Hubert SwanNovember 22, 2009 at 12:27 PM

    Nina,

    Well, that's one to look at the autistic spectrum--as a coping mechanism for middle school:) Your point is well taken though--tweens probably would appreciate reading about someone who doesn't get so emotional over every little thing--the way they may feel they do. While no one probably wishes they were autistic, apparently there are some advantages! This idea would actually be a great jumping off point for a booktalk "Can you imagine being in middle school AND NOT CARING WHAT PEOPLE THINK?"

    Thanks for your post and see you in class on Monday

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