Ann Raines

I think that Ann Raines is right when she says "Our identities change to fit
into various cultural communities as members of families, age
groups, ethnic groups, or institutions like churches, colleges, and
businesses." I believe this because I have seen how people change when put in a new area. For example I knew a small town girl who moved to the city and became almost a completely different person. Because there are so many factors that help create our identities and because they can change rather easily there are many different identities that people might have. And with a verity of identities you have a verity of views and opinions. Which is why I also agree with Raines that you have to keep an open mind when reading because the author is most likely going to look at the world differently than you do. And if you are not willing to try and understand their point of view, whether you agree with it or not,you will not be able to learn.

I also feel that the part about reading more critically is something that every one should do.However it is some thing that I've been told to do all through school. And what I find is that when your told something again and again you stop listening no matter how important it is. So I found that the critical reading part was for me hard to stay focused because I have heard about it so many times.