What's Wrong With Questions?

So far in class we have talked a lot about questions and a lot about asking questions. We have done "questioning the text" papers and been asked to answer questions in class and on this blog. As a class we have been trying to come up with answers about multicultural literature, its meanings, and who has the right to write multicultural literature. These questions were again raised in the novel Bronx Masquerade and in the articles we had to read.

In the novel the students are asking questions about themselves, about the things that make them unique. All the while the other characters are questioning who has the right to write and read poems. Although, the class decides that everyone should have a chance to read they are still asking questions about each other. They found an answer to a hard problem, a lack of interest was keeping them from reaching their potential, but with the help of their teacher they were able to open up and share. They were also able to ask more questions. Mostly questions about each other, they were allowed to make friends with new people this way, through questions.

Also, in the article the author writes about her struggle of insider vs outsider. She talks about the questions she asked because it is something that allows her to have guidance in her writing.It also asks questions about where does she fit and does she have the right to tell this story.

In each discussion answers to the original question was debated but no one came up with a solution, just more questions. I just have to say, what's wrong with questions. I think we should have students stop looking for answers, but instead look for questions.