Friday, May 16, 2008

Scrubbing in Maine

Respond to the following questions upon reading the chapter, "Scrubbing in Maine".

1. What gap exists between the author and her fellow maids?

2. Why is it that maids are such an invisible force in the working world? Do you notice maids? How do you treat them?

3. Do you think there is dignity in type of work?

4. In what life situations could you see yourself working as a maid?

Serving in Flordia

Upon Reading the Chapter, "Serving in Florida" respond to the following questions.

1. How would you compare the lives of waitresses and housekeepers to your own life? What are the similarities? What are the differences?

2. Do you think Barbara is a strong/adventurous person for going through with this experiment?

3. What are the struggles Barbara finds in your mind? Can you relate to any of them?

4. How do you think you would fare in this line of work?