REVIEW OF A CHOICE OF WEAPONS BY GORDON PARKS

Characters

What is the name of Gordon’s sister whom he first lived with in St. Paul?

Maggie Lee

Who was the friend that helped Gordon get into the CCC.

Bill Hunter

This person helped Gordon get out of Chicago.

Uncle Pete.

Characters con’t

This sister took Gordon in after he became very sick and fainted at school.

Cora

This man taught Gordon much about photography and encouraged him to experience his surroundings.

Roy Stryker

Settings

Gordon was born in this place and lived here until he was 15.Fort Scott, Kansas

Gordon was sent to this city after his mother died.

St. Paul, Minnesota

Gordon hopped a train to this city in hopes of finding a job.

Chicago

Settings Con’t Gordon found himself in this city

homeless and penniless after the band broke up.

New York City

Gordon was surprised by the racism and segregation in this city.Washington DC

Jobs This was one of Gordon’s first jobs. It ended

when the owner was busted for selling stolen goods.

The diner or Freddie’s diner.

Gordon was very lucky when he received a job at this plush, beautiful place in St. Paul.

The Minnesota Club

Larry Duncan gave Gordon this job that took Gordon to New York City.

A band member – he played piano.

Jobs Con’t This job provided steady employment

and allowed Gordon to take photos as well.

A porter on the train.

This job was a turning point in Gordon’s life.

Joining the CCC.

Conflicts This conflict occurred when Gordon’s

brother-in-law did what?He pushed Gordon’s sister up against a

wall.

This conflict occurred when Big John wouldn’t give what to Gordon?

Big John wouldn’t give Gordon his pay.

This conflict occurred when Gordon got into a fight and fell through a window. Who was he fighting?

Three white men passing hand bills out.

Conflicts Con’t This conflict occurred when all the men in

the CCC unit liked Gordon and Bill and not this person.

Michigan Jones

This conflict occurred between Sally and Gordon because this person(s) were mingling in their relationship.

Sally’s mother

Positives Gordon’s father reminded Gordon to

remember his mother’s…Teachings

Gordon and his friends did this on Easter?Bought suits and walked up and down the

street showing off.

Sally’s father changed his mind about Gordon when this happened?

Sally became pregnant

Positives Con’t

This is the name of the first song of Gordon’s that played on the radio.

“No Love”

This is the name of the Department Store that put one of Gordon’s first pictures in its front window.

Frank Murphy

Photography What happened to Gordon when he was

taking his first pictures?He fell into water and all the film fell in as

well.

Where (location) did Gordon buy his first camera?

A pawn shop

Gordon’s big break into photography was when he was able to work where?

The Farm Security Administration (FSA)

Photography Con’t One of Gordon’s first famous photos was

of a charwoman (cleaning lady). Why didn’t Gordon like this photo?

He felt it was too posed.

Roy Stryker wanted Gordon to figure out a way to show the poverty and racism people experienced in what city?

Washington DC

Photos from OWI

Gordon and sons 1969