Milberry's Work and Experiences

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What time did Milberry's workday begin?

  • 6:30 AM
  • 5:00 AM
  • 6:00 AM
  • 5:30 AM (correct)

Milberry believed that he was fairly compensated for his work.

False (B)

What was one of Milberry's main duties related to food preparation?

Preparing the morning meals

Milberry described the atmosphere of the Home as being ________.

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Match the following tasks to where Milberry performed them:

<p>Washing dining-room windows = Dining-room Reshelving linen = Closet Cleaning the cellar = Cellar Polishing silverware = Not specified</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Milberry's Work Routine

Milberry followed a demanding schedule of early wake-ups and various tasks.

Feelings of Exploitation

Milberry felt undervalued due to excessive work for low pay.

Perception of 'Phoniness'

Milberry described the workplace as deceptive and insincere.

Concerns About Atmosphere

Milberry identified issues like uncaring staff and complaints from coworkers.

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Lack of Appreciation

Milberry resented the lack of recognition for his hard work.

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Study Notes

Milberry's Work and Experiences

  • Milberry, a worker at a home, had a demanding schedule, rising at 5:30 am, preparing food, cleaning, and doing various chores
  • He felt overworked and undervalued, realizing he was doing too much for his wages
  • He observed the peculiar interactions and behaviors of the white staff and residents
  • Milberry personally noted dishonesty and inconsideration from some of the white staff

Milberry's Feelings and Perceptions

  • He felt that some white people were not kind to him
  • He believed that most white people weren't fair and didn't treat him well
  • He noticed the staff were constantly talking about affairs
  • Milberry thought the Home's atmosphere and treatment of staff felt "phony" and dishonest
  • He felt the staff and other white people's interactions were disingenuous
  • He felt the overall environment was inauthentic, a private game

Specific Observations

  • Milberry noticed the way white staff treated him and other black staff members
  • He observed that white staff and residents engaged in seemingly dishonest or exploitative activities
  • Milberry felt frustrated with the perceived negativity and dishonesty of white staff around him
  • He found the behavior of some nurses and supervisors unsettling and unprofessional
  • He thought the place's atmosphere was not genuine
  • He observed how the food quality changed, depending on whether visitors or people were around

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