The movie The Color Purple is more fast paced than the book. Furthermore, the movie leaves out certain details that the book does not. The book also gives more insight into Celie's feelings and growth. It also has a gloomy mood while the movie has humor in it. In the movie we do not see all of the characters turn into a happy civilized family. We see them as learning to be somewhat cordial to one another. The movie does not express the theme of forgiveness as much as the book does.
In the book Nettie's reason for leaving Celie differs. Sophia's time of leaving Harpo does as well. A major difference between the book and movie is that Sophia's difficulties are not completely told in the movie. They do not show the heist to get her out of jail or her relationship with Ms. Millie's children. Furthermore, in the movie Celie and Mr. do not set aside their differences. Neither do her and her stepfather. We also do not learn of Nettie's relationship with the stepparents of Celie's children in the movie. The movie overall leaves unanswered questions while the book does not.
I greatly enjoyed reading the novel. It gave a different perspective of the well known movie. It filled some of the holes within the movie. It also gave description of Celie's feelings over the situations she faced. If I were in Celie's shoes I would not be able to handle all the things she did. Celie is a very strong individual and sets a positive example for all the readers of the book. The messages the book gives off are very important. They teach you to never give up, and that there will always be someone there to love you. They also teach people to always believe in God's plan. I would recommend everyone who watched the movie to read the book to get a deeper understanding of the project as a whole.
Sunday, April 29, 2018
Saturday, March 10, 2018
Letter to Ralph Ellison
Dear Mr. Ellison,
Though your book Invisible Man was made years ago, the messages given off by it is still relatable today. One message still relevant is judgement of people based off of one individual of that race. Their are stereotypes in each race in today's society. However, the stereotypes are no longer the ones in your book. Black people are now seen as violent gangsters or ghetto, white people are seen as bland or unstable, and there are now stereotypes for others such as Arabians, and Chinese people. In your book you show that one bad action of and individual automatically makes their entire race or gender look bad through Jim Trueblood, and in today's society sadly that is still true.
Another message still relevant is inferiority of African Americans. Though we have made great progress, their is still many problems faced today. African Americans have to work harder to be seen as a serious business person. They also still have to cater to the wealthy white people. It is very easy for a black person to get a bad reputation because of the way they treat white people, their careers could be ended. Furthermore, black people can do more and still not get as much pay or attention as a white person would. I feel as though these problems are impossible to fix because they stem from past morals. Sometimes one must learn to accept things and do all they possibly can with the limitations received, which you also portray in your book through Mr. Bledsoe. I do thank you for making such a powerful book with powerful messages.
Sincerely,
Jim'Miya Wright
Though your book Invisible Man was made years ago, the messages given off by it is still relatable today. One message still relevant is judgement of people based off of one individual of that race. Their are stereotypes in each race in today's society. However, the stereotypes are no longer the ones in your book. Black people are now seen as violent gangsters or ghetto, white people are seen as bland or unstable, and there are now stereotypes for others such as Arabians, and Chinese people. In your book you show that one bad action of and individual automatically makes their entire race or gender look bad through Jim Trueblood, and in today's society sadly that is still true.
Another message still relevant is inferiority of African Americans. Though we have made great progress, their is still many problems faced today. African Americans have to work harder to be seen as a serious business person. They also still have to cater to the wealthy white people. It is very easy for a black person to get a bad reputation because of the way they treat white people, their careers could be ended. Furthermore, black people can do more and still not get as much pay or attention as a white person would. I feel as though these problems are impossible to fix because they stem from past morals. Sometimes one must learn to accept things and do all they possibly can with the limitations received, which you also portray in your book through Mr. Bledsoe. I do thank you for making such a powerful book with powerful messages.
Sincerely,
Jim'Miya Wright
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Invisible Man Chapter 7
1. The vet uses a metaphor in order to tell the narrator to see things the way they really are; to see that he was not the a friend of the wealthy and high classed.
2. The vet is telling the narrator to control his own fate. He is telling him to make his own rules and decisions instead of letting others do it for him.
3. The narrator alludes to the story of Jonah in the bible. He feels as though coming to Harlem is him being thrown up from the belly of a whale.
2. The vet is telling the narrator to control his own fate. He is telling him to make his own rules and decisions instead of letting others do it for him.
3. The narrator alludes to the story of Jonah in the bible. He feels as though coming to Harlem is him being thrown up from the belly of a whale.
Invisible Man Themes and Analysis
Themes:
- Judgement- because an important part of the book deals with the true relationship between black and white people, judgment is very important. The narrator judges people off of their level of intelligence and their relations with the rich white men, while he himself is judged off of the way he treats the rich white men.
- Deception- though it is not completely obvious, there is deception within the characters. Though the narrator and Dr. Bledsoe do not agree with everything said or done by Mr. Norton, they put on as if they do. Their only focus is making sure that they are seen as loyal men, though that is not really true.
- Suffering- it has not yet been shown in the narrator's flashback story, however the narrator is suffering while telling it. He explained that he sees himself as invisible and worthless now, and while telling the story he gives commentary on the thoughts and actions he regrets.
"I, Too"
The time of this story was complicated because black people were transitioning from being slaves by force to slaves by choice. In the poem, Langston was stating that soon he would be able to be around white people as a guest instead of a server, and that is also the narrator's goal in the book. The poem relates to the theme of judgement as well because both Langston and the narrator are attempting to be judged differently by white people. They want to be seen as a friend rather than a assistant.
"Refugee in America"
The poem explains that though Langston is free, he has no liberty. This is also true for the narrator in the story. He is free and can now be around white people as a associate, but he has restrictions on what he can say or do. He is not seen as their equal and neither is Langston. The poem relates to the theme of deception because the white people want black people to believe that they are free and have gotten everything they wanted, though in reality they still have nothing.
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Invisible Man Chapters 4,5,& 6
Chapter 4
1. Because of the previous events, the narrator sees the college campus just as he saw the road. What he once saw as beautiful was now threatening.
2. The narrator blames Trueblood for the entire series of events, and he blames the people at Golden Day for causing more traumatic events for Mr. Norton.
3. Old plantation manor houses were owned by rich white people but ran by slaves. The college is similar to one because the trustees are highly viewed there yet the school is for black people.
4. Dr. Bledsoe achieved power by gaining acceptance from white people. He did not completely disregard black people, but he was not largely focused on getting their acceptance.
5. The mirror symbolizes the alter ego Dr. Bledsoe and the narrator puts on for white people. They hide their inner feelings and focus only on making Mr. Norton and other white people happy. The aquarium symbolizes the progress that black people had made during that time. Though Dr. Bledsoe was higher classed, he still was seen as a servant to white people.
Chapter 5
1. The rhetorical argument is based off of ethos because the narrator portrays the trustees, who are all wealthy white men, as people who see the black students as items on display because they have some form of value.
2. The tone for the two paragraphs is pessimistic because the narrator degrades everything he explains with sarcasm.
3. The italicized passage shows the narrator's thoughts about the situation in the present time. He is reflecting on his mistakes while telling the story of his past.
4. The narrator stated that though Dr. Bledsoe was smaller than the trustees by rank, he was bigger than them by presence and reputation.
5. Rev. Barbee alludes back to slavery times and the struggles encountered.
6. The Founder's death was seen "as a birth" because his school and teachings began to flourish.
7. The word black symbolizes the mood during the Founder's death, the mood of the narrator at the time, and the mood of the story altogether. There are many dark moments described during the story. Black is more about the feeling of darkness rather than actual skin color.
8. Rev. Barbee's blindness portrays ethos because he has experienced a lot of traumatic and sad things and now can no longer see.
8. The narrator sees a mockingbird perched on the Founder statue and a beautiful sunset while leaving the chapel.
Chapter 6
1. Dr. Bledsoe's posture is relaxed when the narrator first enters the meeting.
2. Dr. Bledsoe is so angry because Trueblood's situation and Golden Day made black people look bad as a whole; it made Bledsoe seem inferior.
3. Just like the narrator's grandfather, Bledsoe caters to the white people and in the end tries to become one of them.
4. The narrator emphasizes his shock of being called a nigger by Bledsoe by continuously referring to the word as "that".
5. The narrator stated that during the handshake Bledsoe's hand was strangely limp which shows that he knows the narrator will have a hard journey.
1. Because of the previous events, the narrator sees the college campus just as he saw the road. What he once saw as beautiful was now threatening.
2. The narrator blames Trueblood for the entire series of events, and he blames the people at Golden Day for causing more traumatic events for Mr. Norton.
3. Old plantation manor houses were owned by rich white people but ran by slaves. The college is similar to one because the trustees are highly viewed there yet the school is for black people.
4. Dr. Bledsoe achieved power by gaining acceptance from white people. He did not completely disregard black people, but he was not largely focused on getting their acceptance.
5. The mirror symbolizes the alter ego Dr. Bledsoe and the narrator puts on for white people. They hide their inner feelings and focus only on making Mr. Norton and other white people happy. The aquarium symbolizes the progress that black people had made during that time. Though Dr. Bledsoe was higher classed, he still was seen as a servant to white people.
Chapter 5
1. The rhetorical argument is based off of ethos because the narrator portrays the trustees, who are all wealthy white men, as people who see the black students as items on display because they have some form of value.
2. The tone for the two paragraphs is pessimistic because the narrator degrades everything he explains with sarcasm.
3. The italicized passage shows the narrator's thoughts about the situation in the present time. He is reflecting on his mistakes while telling the story of his past.
4. The narrator stated that though Dr. Bledsoe was smaller than the trustees by rank, he was bigger than them by presence and reputation.
5. Rev. Barbee alludes back to slavery times and the struggles encountered.
6. The Founder's death was seen "as a birth" because his school and teachings began to flourish.
7. The word black symbolizes the mood during the Founder's death, the mood of the narrator at the time, and the mood of the story altogether. There are many dark moments described during the story. Black is more about the feeling of darkness rather than actual skin color.
8. Rev. Barbee's blindness portrays ethos because he has experienced a lot of traumatic and sad things and now can no longer see.
8. The narrator sees a mockingbird perched on the Founder statue and a beautiful sunset while leaving the chapel.
Chapter 6
1. Dr. Bledsoe's posture is relaxed when the narrator first enters the meeting.
2. Dr. Bledsoe is so angry because Trueblood's situation and Golden Day made black people look bad as a whole; it made Bledsoe seem inferior.
3. Just like the narrator's grandfather, Bledsoe caters to the white people and in the end tries to become one of them.
4. The narrator emphasizes his shock of being called a nigger by Bledsoe by continuously referring to the word as "that".
5. The narrator stated that during the handshake Bledsoe's hand was strangely limp which shows that he knows the narrator will have a hard journey.
Friday, March 2, 2018
Invisible Man Chapter Review
Chapter One
1. The second paragraph alludes back to slavery times and the history of our ancestors.
2. The narrator's grandfather was telling him to kill the white people with kindness. Be completely submissive to them until it hurts them.
3. Booker T Washington was both an American educator and an advisor to presidents. The narrator's viewing is significant because he is very educated and enjoys serving important white men as well.
4. The naked blonde was a tease in a way. The narrator knew he could not neither look away or stare so he felt very uncomfortable.
5. No one can fully understand anything. Though the narrator enjoys his relationship with white people and it is seen as okay, he also feels ashamed because he knows that it isn't right in some way.
Chapter Two
1. The road symbolized the different paths that people went down in life.
2. The narrator sound the statue as both uplifting and stabilizing however it meant more when it was dirty.
3. The diction and syntax used to describe the trustees shows that they are very wealthy and praised upon because of it.
4. Mr. Norton's initial description alludes back to a book about true educated human beings.
5. The narrator feared the sleeping farmer because he was not an intellectual white man. The narrator feels more connected to them, rather than people who do not find great interest in education.
6. Mr. Norton's enthusiasm is strange because it is for his daughter.
7. The statement foreshadows the situation of Trueblood and its uniqueness.
8. The narrator dislikes hearing Jim's story, yet Mr. Norton is very intrigued by it.
9. Trueblood has a candid tone while telling the story of his incest to the narrator and Mr. Norton; it is as though he is not ashamed.
10. The black community was ashamed of it and would not let Jim explain himself but the white community began to praise him.
11. The wife was planning on getting her sister to give both her and her daughter an abortion.
12. His actions does not surprise the white community because they expect things like that from the black people, however the black community knows that what he did was rare and immoral.
13. Mr. Norton gives Trueblood the money because he feels some form of sympathy for him and his family.
1. The second paragraph alludes back to slavery times and the history of our ancestors.
2. The narrator's grandfather was telling him to kill the white people with kindness. Be completely submissive to them until it hurts them.
3. Booker T Washington was both an American educator and an advisor to presidents. The narrator's viewing is significant because he is very educated and enjoys serving important white men as well.
4. The naked blonde was a tease in a way. The narrator knew he could not neither look away or stare so he felt very uncomfortable.
5. No one can fully understand anything. Though the narrator enjoys his relationship with white people and it is seen as okay, he also feels ashamed because he knows that it isn't right in some way.
Chapter Two
1. The road symbolized the different paths that people went down in life.
2. The narrator sound the statue as both uplifting and stabilizing however it meant more when it was dirty.
3. The diction and syntax used to describe the trustees shows that they are very wealthy and praised upon because of it.
4. Mr. Norton's initial description alludes back to a book about true educated human beings.
5. The narrator feared the sleeping farmer because he was not an intellectual white man. The narrator feels more connected to them, rather than people who do not find great interest in education.
6. Mr. Norton's enthusiasm is strange because it is for his daughter.
7. The statement foreshadows the situation of Trueblood and its uniqueness.
8. The narrator dislikes hearing Jim's story, yet Mr. Norton is very intrigued by it.
9. Trueblood has a candid tone while telling the story of his incest to the narrator and Mr. Norton; it is as though he is not ashamed.
10. The black community was ashamed of it and would not let Jim explain himself but the white community began to praise him.
11. The wife was planning on getting her sister to give both her and her daughter an abortion.
12. His actions does not surprise the white community because they expect things like that from the black people, however the black community knows that what he did was rare and immoral.
13. Mr. Norton gives Trueblood the money because he feels some form of sympathy for him and his family.
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Huckleberry Finn Reflection
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was about Huck discovering life on his own. When the book first began, Huck stated that he did not wish to become civilized. However, once he ventured off on his own he did exactly that. Through Huck's journey with Jim he learned more about himself and the world. During his adventures, Huck gained compassion and manners. Being around Jim so much helped him realize that everyone has feelings and that he should be mindful of that. Being around the Duke and King helped him realize that good people should not be took for granted and that he should not always speak what he is thinking. Though Huck learned a lot of good things, it did not stop him from doing bad ones. However, he began to do the things because he needed to instead of because he wanted to. It is not possible for everyone to be good all the time, and Huck shows us the reason why through his journey.
Huck was not the only one who learned a lot through the story, I did as well. I learned that Huck was overall a good boy who was just free spirited. I also learned that Huck looked up to Tom so much because of his family background. He saw him as an example of how to act because he came from a stable home, unlike Huck. Jim was a vulnerable man because he was very kind. However, if he were to act rude and stubborn in the story then him and Huck would not have ended up with better lives. Lastly, Tom uses his imagination to make his life an adventure everyday. Because Tom has such a stable family, he life is dull. Therefore, he attempts to create adventures on his own. Huck, Jim, and Tom are all good in their own ways, yet they become something great together.
Huck was not the only one who learned a lot through the story, I did as well. I learned that Huck was overall a good boy who was just free spirited. I also learned that Huck looked up to Tom so much because of his family background. He saw him as an example of how to act because he came from a stable home, unlike Huck. Jim was a vulnerable man because he was very kind. However, if he were to act rude and stubborn in the story then him and Huck would not have ended up with better lives. Lastly, Tom uses his imagination to make his life an adventure everyday. Because Tom has such a stable family, he life is dull. Therefore, he attempts to create adventures on his own. Huck, Jim, and Tom are all good in their own ways, yet they become something great together.
Monday, January 15, 2018
Quotations Analysis
1. "Forever is composed of nows."
In order to have something forever you must first have it now. Due to the fact that now symbolizes the present and forever symbolizes from the present to the future. The future gradually becomes the present every day, which explains how the nows, or present days, creates forever.
2. "That it will never come again is what makes life so sweet."
It may sometimes seem bad that days cannot be relived, but it has its benefits. The fact that you must continue life without being able to go back in time and alter things gives you the opportunity to grow as a person and have better experiences. It makes life spontaneous and worth it.
3. "If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain."
Helping others gives off a great feeling. Just knowing that you were able to make another person happy or help them in a great way automatically makes you feel like a better person. Emily feels that as long as she helped one person feel better then her life was complete.
4. "If I read a book and it makes my whole body so cold no fire can ever warm me, I know that is poetry."
The most popular books and movies are popular because of the feelings they gave their audiences. In Emily's eyes, if a book was able to take grasp of her emotions, by making her feel deeply saddened, angry, or happy, then it was a great book.
5. " This is my letter to the world
That never wrote to me"
Though Emily feels as though the world never really heard her or helped her, she still left her mark on it. She may feel as though she was a outcast in the world and that is why it never wrote to her.
6. " Saying nothing sometimes says the most"
Actions speak louder than words. Therefore the act of saying nothing is more of a reaction than actually speaking. Furthermore it shows more intelligence because you are able to control your reactions.
7. " I dwell in possibility..."
Life is full of possibilities, therefore each person is full of them. Emily felt as though she was consumed in them, and that could have been both a good and bad thing. Each possibility creates another one, and the cycle continues.
8. "Nature is a haunted house--but Art--is a house that tries to be haunted."
Nature is seen as effortless art while art that is created attempts to look effortless. The inconsistency of nature is what makes it beautiful, and since art is planned it is not as beautiful as nature.
9. " Parting is all we know of Heaven,
and all we need of Hell."
When someone passes away we automatically assume that they are going to heaven. Though the thought of that makes us happy, the realization that we loss someone close to us deeply hurts and we sometimes find it hard to get through it.
10. " I have been bent and broken, but -I hope- into a better shape"
Hope is a powerful thing. Most times having hope in bad situations helps you get through them. Though things have hurt and broken Emily she uses her hope to build herself back up.
11. " in this short life
that only lasts ah hour
how much-how little-is
within our power."
Since life is considered short you should do everything possible while you're alive. You should test your boundaries to see exactly how far you can go. Things only become impossible when you give up on accomplishing them.
12. " Whenever a thing is done for the first time, it releases a little demon."
Once you gain the courage to do something for the first time and do it successfully, you have no problem doing it again. This is because the thought of doing it no longer scares you, it instead makes you feel courageous and powerful. In the end you will continue to do that thing, whether it is good or bad.
13. " To shut your eyes is to travel."
Your imagination can take you anywhere. Their is no boundary on what you can imagine and how realistic it may seem. You could do everything you've always wanted to do by just closing your eyes and imagining it.
14. "open me carefully"
While it might be good to have someone open up to you, it could also have some bad consequences. Opening up to someone means complete trust of that person. It also creates vulnerability and attachment because you officially know that person. Therefore you should be careful when it comes to being open with someone.
15. "Till I loved I never liked enough."
In Emily's opinion if she didn't gain love for something or someone then she never truly liked it. This could be because if you truly like something then your feelings should continue to grow towards it. If you do not really like something then the feelings cannot grow because you have no effort to keep it in your life.
In order to have something forever you must first have it now. Due to the fact that now symbolizes the present and forever symbolizes from the present to the future. The future gradually becomes the present every day, which explains how the nows, or present days, creates forever.
2. "That it will never come again is what makes life so sweet."
It may sometimes seem bad that days cannot be relived, but it has its benefits. The fact that you must continue life without being able to go back in time and alter things gives you the opportunity to grow as a person and have better experiences. It makes life spontaneous and worth it.
3. "If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain."
Helping others gives off a great feeling. Just knowing that you were able to make another person happy or help them in a great way automatically makes you feel like a better person. Emily feels that as long as she helped one person feel better then her life was complete.
4. "If I read a book and it makes my whole body so cold no fire can ever warm me, I know that is poetry."
The most popular books and movies are popular because of the feelings they gave their audiences. In Emily's eyes, if a book was able to take grasp of her emotions, by making her feel deeply saddened, angry, or happy, then it was a great book.
5. " This is my letter to the world
That never wrote to me"
Though Emily feels as though the world never really heard her or helped her, she still left her mark on it. She may feel as though she was a outcast in the world and that is why it never wrote to her.
6. " Saying nothing sometimes says the most"
Actions speak louder than words. Therefore the act of saying nothing is more of a reaction than actually speaking. Furthermore it shows more intelligence because you are able to control your reactions.
7. " I dwell in possibility..."
Life is full of possibilities, therefore each person is full of them. Emily felt as though she was consumed in them, and that could have been both a good and bad thing. Each possibility creates another one, and the cycle continues.
8. "Nature is a haunted house--but Art--is a house that tries to be haunted."
Nature is seen as effortless art while art that is created attempts to look effortless. The inconsistency of nature is what makes it beautiful, and since art is planned it is not as beautiful as nature.
9. " Parting is all we know of Heaven,
and all we need of Hell."
When someone passes away we automatically assume that they are going to heaven. Though the thought of that makes us happy, the realization that we loss someone close to us deeply hurts and we sometimes find it hard to get through it.
10. " I have been bent and broken, but -I hope- into a better shape"
Hope is a powerful thing. Most times having hope in bad situations helps you get through them. Though things have hurt and broken Emily she uses her hope to build herself back up.
11. " in this short life
that only lasts ah hour
how much-how little-is
within our power."
Since life is considered short you should do everything possible while you're alive. You should test your boundaries to see exactly how far you can go. Things only become impossible when you give up on accomplishing them.
12. " Whenever a thing is done for the first time, it releases a little demon."
Once you gain the courage to do something for the first time and do it successfully, you have no problem doing it again. This is because the thought of doing it no longer scares you, it instead makes you feel courageous and powerful. In the end you will continue to do that thing, whether it is good or bad.
13. " To shut your eyes is to travel."
Your imagination can take you anywhere. Their is no boundary on what you can imagine and how realistic it may seem. You could do everything you've always wanted to do by just closing your eyes and imagining it.
14. "open me carefully"
While it might be good to have someone open up to you, it could also have some bad consequences. Opening up to someone means complete trust of that person. It also creates vulnerability and attachment because you officially know that person. Therefore you should be careful when it comes to being open with someone.
15. "Till I loved I never liked enough."
In Emily's opinion if she didn't gain love for something or someone then she never truly liked it. This could be because if you truly like something then your feelings should continue to grow towards it. If you do not really like something then the feelings cannot grow because you have no effort to keep it in your life.
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Frankenstein Analysis
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley was overall about an intelligent man, named Victor, creating a unique creature who in the end became a monster. The characteristics of Victor and the monster are similar in some ways. Both the monster and Victor taught themselves and gained peace from nature. They both also adapted to living on their own but longed for companionship of some kind. Because of these similarities I saw Victor and the monster as "frenemies". Though they hated each other they showed compassion for one another at some point in time. When Victor first created the creature, he was not at all a monster. He was very kind and showed love towards humans, it was the bad situations in his life that made him into a bad person. That could be said for Victor as well because in the end his only goal was to destroy the monster. A major theme of the story is desire because every character in the story showed the act of it. Victor desired to fix his faults, the monster desired to have a companion, Justine desired to be believed as innocent, Elizabeth and Victor's father desired for Victor to be happy and well, and Walton desired to have a friend. The book was a tragic story that taught about the power of sadness.
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Macbeth Act 3 Analysis
In act 3 Macbeth faces the consequences for all of his wrong doing. The theme of the act is paranoia because Macbeth experiences it greatly throughout the act. The witches' prophesy causes him to questions everything, including his loyalty to Banquo. Because the witches' prophesized that Banquo's blood will eventually take the throne, Macbeth has him killed. He states that he will have everyone else who is a threat to his reign on the throne killed as well, like Banquo's son Fleance. Macbeth's thirst for power is an effect of his guilt from the murder of Duncan. He now feels as though he cannot do anything but continue with the plan because their is already a lot of blood on his hands. With the guilt and paranoia building up inside him he begins to see the ghost of Banquo. Macbeth is slowly beginning to lose his sanity and it is visible to everyone, however Lady Macbeth disregards it because she feigns for power more than him.
Macbeth Act 2 Analysis
Act 2 is a major turning point in the play because Macbeth begins to carry out his plan. A major theme of the act is symbolization because it is a lot of it throughout the act. Before Macbeth goes to murder Duncan he sees a bloody dagger aimed towards his room, and after the deed is done he hears a voice tell of his actions. Macbeth is seeing and hearing those things due to his guilt. He knows that his plan is immoral, however due to his wife being a great influence on him he does it anyway. Lady Macbeth is the dominant person in their marriage and in the story overall. She pushes Macbeth to do everything she wants done with her words in a sense, she knows exactly what to say to him in the various situations they come across. Though the act is very suspenseful humor is brought into it for a slight moment to lighten the mood. However once the murder of Duncan is discovered the mood is dull again. The theme of symbolism is portrayed in the last scene as well through the unusual occurrences that Ross and an old man discuss. The occurrences suggest that major problems and danger are about to come.
Friday, October 20, 2017
Psalm 120
The speaker of the psalm is one of God's followers. The follower is explaining that the Lord helps and protects them from bad people.
In the first stanza the follower asks the lord to protect them from sneaky people and liars. They understand that any time they get into a bad situation the lord will be there to help them.
In the second stanza he or she explains the punishment for liars and deceitful people. They give an example of what the lord will do to them, such as hurt them with sharp arrows and hot coal.
Lastly, in the third stanza the follower explains that they hate having to live among hateful people. The follower supports peace, while his or her neighbors do not.
The overall theme of the psalm is reliability because though the follower has some situations they dislike, they rely on the Lord to fix it all.
Monday, September 25, 2017
King Lear Review
No Fear King Lear was a great read. It was both very intellectual and entertaining. Though their were a few different plots within the story, they all came together to create one theme in the end, which was deception. The book causes its readers to go beyond the basic text and relate to the story in a emotional way. Though the book is overall a tragedy, it is very humorous and therefore keeps the readers drawn it to. I would highly recommend this book to others who enjoy blunt humor and books that go beyond the pages.
Saturday, September 9, 2017
Just His Luck (Pardoner's POV)
Their once was a Reeve who had a job as a carpenter. However, he was greatly known for his talent in agriculture. His grains and seeds were always very organized, and he never had a conflict with bailiffs or herdsmen. Him and his valuable treasure stay tucked away in the forest within his village. The only company he allowed was his master's, who stopped by occasionally to check on the possessions he left in care of the Reeve.
On the other side of town lived a Pardoner who lived a very sinful life. Because of the town's oblivious nature however, he was adored by many. He went around deceiving all and showing no remorse for doing so. He was known as a preacher, though in truth he was nothing but a scammer.
One day, while the Pardoner was doing his daily scamming rounds, he noticed a wagon of great treasure attached to a grey horse. He saw no man so he figured the things were left abandoned. He took no time to think out a plan before he approached the wagon. He nearly began to drool while looking at the treasure, and decided that all of it, including the horse, now belonged to him.
Suddenly the Reeve emerged from the trees.
"Who might you be?" asked the Reeve.
"Hello sir," said the Pardoner, "I did not mean to trespass or anything. I was just getting my belongings together before I head back into town."
The Reeve stood there in confusion.
"These are your belongings?" asked the Reeve.
"Well of course," said the Pardoner assuring, "and if you have any doubt about it being so you are truly absurd."
The Reeve then realized what was going on, however he did not make it known to the Pardoner. Instead he played along.
"Dear sir," he said, "I have no reason to doubt your words, and I'm sure you would have no reason to say any falsely."
"Very well then," said the Pardoner.
And with that the Pardoner went on his way with his new belongings.
Once the Pardoner was gone the Reeve made his way back to his home. He first made a great treat, a treat that all animals greatly admired, and filled a large bag with it. After doing so he gathered up every animal on his property and set them free, lastly he headed into town with the large bag of treats and a great jewel.
The Reeve headed to the Pardoner's home, letting the bag of treats slowly shrink as the food spilled from a small hole purposely put in the bag. Once he got to the Pardoner's home he knocked on the door, interrupting the Pardoner's date with his treasure.
"Do you now have doubt about my earlier statement?" asked the Pardoner.
"No sir not at all," said the Reeve, "In fact I have come to give you a piece of your treasure, it was hidden on the forest floor."
The Pardoner instantly began to admire the jewel.
"Thank you for returning it good sir," said the Pardoner, and with that he shut his door.
The Reeve smiled, his plan was working. He sat down the remaining amount of treats in the bag and walked away.
After the Reeve left the Pardoner's house he paid a visit to his master.
"My lord," he cried, "something terrible has happened."
"What is it my friend?" asked the lord.
"I woke up this morning with the intention of giving you some gifts, but instead I woke up to a robbery. Both your and my possessions are missing."
"Well that is quite absurd," yelled the lord, "we must find them at once.''
"Some of the villagers saw the Pardoner riding in with a great amount of treasure," said the Reeve.
"Well we shall go pay him a visit then," said the lord.
Once the Reeve and lord made it to the Pardoner's home they saw great chaos. All of the animals in town, including the ones the Reeve took care of for the lord, were on the Pardoner's property. Townsfolk gathered around in great confusion.
The lord knocked on the Pardoner's door, but their was no answer.
"This man has taken from all of us and is now hiding," the Reeve announced, "we must get him at once!"
All of the townsfolk help break down the Pardoner's door. They found him inside sleeping in his bed, which was filled with treasure.
"Seize him!" yelled the lord.
And with that the Pardoner was taken into town and punished brutally for his thieving ways. The Reeve was proud of his work.
After all the chaos died down the Reeve returned to his home with both his and the lord's possessions. He placed the animals where they belonged and placed his treasure back in its place. Though both the Pardoner and Reeve did deceitful and sinful things, the Reeve's actions are justifiable. After all karma does not always have to be dealt out by mother nature.
On the other side of town lived a Pardoner who lived a very sinful life. Because of the town's oblivious nature however, he was adored by many. He went around deceiving all and showing no remorse for doing so. He was known as a preacher, though in truth he was nothing but a scammer.
One day, while the Pardoner was doing his daily scamming rounds, he noticed a wagon of great treasure attached to a grey horse. He saw no man so he figured the things were left abandoned. He took no time to think out a plan before he approached the wagon. He nearly began to drool while looking at the treasure, and decided that all of it, including the horse, now belonged to him.
Suddenly the Reeve emerged from the trees.
"Who might you be?" asked the Reeve.
"Hello sir," said the Pardoner, "I did not mean to trespass or anything. I was just getting my belongings together before I head back into town."
The Reeve stood there in confusion.
"These are your belongings?" asked the Reeve.
"Well of course," said the Pardoner assuring, "and if you have any doubt about it being so you are truly absurd."
The Reeve then realized what was going on, however he did not make it known to the Pardoner. Instead he played along.
"Dear sir," he said, "I have no reason to doubt your words, and I'm sure you would have no reason to say any falsely."
"Very well then," said the Pardoner.
And with that the Pardoner went on his way with his new belongings.
Once the Pardoner was gone the Reeve made his way back to his home. He first made a great treat, a treat that all animals greatly admired, and filled a large bag with it. After doing so he gathered up every animal on his property and set them free, lastly he headed into town with the large bag of treats and a great jewel.
The Reeve headed to the Pardoner's home, letting the bag of treats slowly shrink as the food spilled from a small hole purposely put in the bag. Once he got to the Pardoner's home he knocked on the door, interrupting the Pardoner's date with his treasure.
"Do you now have doubt about my earlier statement?" asked the Pardoner.
"No sir not at all," said the Reeve, "In fact I have come to give you a piece of your treasure, it was hidden on the forest floor."
The Pardoner instantly began to admire the jewel.
"Thank you for returning it good sir," said the Pardoner, and with that he shut his door.
The Reeve smiled, his plan was working. He sat down the remaining amount of treats in the bag and walked away.
After the Reeve left the Pardoner's house he paid a visit to his master.
"My lord," he cried, "something terrible has happened."
"What is it my friend?" asked the lord.
"I woke up this morning with the intention of giving you some gifts, but instead I woke up to a robbery. Both your and my possessions are missing."
"Well that is quite absurd," yelled the lord, "we must find them at once.''
"Some of the villagers saw the Pardoner riding in with a great amount of treasure," said the Reeve.
"Well we shall go pay him a visit then," said the lord.
Once the Reeve and lord made it to the Pardoner's home they saw great chaos. All of the animals in town, including the ones the Reeve took care of for the lord, were on the Pardoner's property. Townsfolk gathered around in great confusion.
The lord knocked on the Pardoner's door, but their was no answer.
"This man has taken from all of us and is now hiding," the Reeve announced, "we must get him at once!"
All of the townsfolk help break down the Pardoner's door. They found him inside sleeping in his bed, which was filled with treasure.
"Seize him!" yelled the lord.
And with that the Pardoner was taken into town and punished brutally for his thieving ways. The Reeve was proud of his work.
After all the chaos died down the Reeve returned to his home with both his and the lord's possessions. He placed the animals where they belonged and placed his treasure back in its place. Though both the Pardoner and Reeve did deceitful and sinful things, the Reeve's actions are justifiable. After all karma does not always have to be dealt out by mother nature.
Sunday, August 27, 2017
Medieval Women
During the middle ages women had little to no control of their lives. They could not decide who or when they would marry, what jobs they would have, or how much they would be paid. The society during Medieval times was completely controlled by men. Women had to do as they were told and stay in their "place". Though all women had it hard during this time, how hard they had it depended upon whether or not they were rich or poor. All women had chores or jobs but the poor women would have more than the rich. The main duty of women during this time was to maintain their household. It was very important that they take care of the men in the house. Furthermore, it was vital for the women to birth a baby boy so that he can take control of the land and businesses once his father passed. Because of this most women were impregnated frequently. Since most poor women worked in rich households they would have to take care of both their duties and the rich women's children as well. Rich women were also able to marry earlier than poor women because they were not needed as much for field work. Women during the Middle Ages were greatly relied on but treated as though they were not greatly cared for.
Source: www.historylearningsite.co.uk
Source: www.historylearningsite.co.uk
Sunday, August 20, 2017
Introduction to Geoffrey Chaucer
Geoffrey Chaucer was a popular and admired poet during the Medieval England era. Chaucer is credited for creating iambic pentameter of sonnet, blank verse, and heroic couplet. He is also falsely credited for creating English literature overall. Chaucer was known as a Gothic artist because of his way of writing. He mixed things that opposed each other, such as naturalistic with symbolic and everyday with supernatural. His three sources for his poems was Latin, French, and Italian and he was well known for having mastered art poetical. Chaucer's work was often left unfinished and all of his stories had a naïve narrator which is why Chaucer's attitude toward his poems was often unknown. Each story had two characters with opposing lessons or opinions which created irony within the stories and left the readers with different conclusions of the stories. The Canterbury Tales is credited to be the most imaginative framed collection of stories ever created, though the collection was never finished. The structure of the tales creates the sense of unity with diversity. Each tale may have a different plot, however they all have a connection in some way or form. The collection overall is supposed to be a comedy, but there is tragedy and drama within it as well. Geoffrey Chaucer left a big impression on everyone because of his ability to merge teaching with entertainment, and open the minds of all his readers.
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Advice Column Assignment
Dear Advice Column,
A close friend of my family recently got convicted of a murder and was sentenced to death. His defense attorney could not get him off for the crime, and he actually ended up changing the guy's perspective of himself. Because of this, his grandmother has asked me to visit him in jail and help him "become a man". But I don't know how to really do that and if I eventually figure out how to I don't see the point in doing it. This guy is going to be killed and know one knows exactly when yet. Should I try to help the guy even though his death is inevitable?
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
A Lesson Before Dying: Chapters 5-6
Review Questions
Chapter 3:
1. The church is the meeting place for what?
The church was used as a school by Grant and his students.
2. Why does the school only meet for 5 and a half months?
The school only meets for 5 and a half months because the children are needed in the field the rest of the year.
3. Why does Grant go into such detail about the process by which Jefferson will be killed?
Grant goes into detail because he is very upset about the situation and because it is the main thing on his mind he decides to vent to his students to cause them grief similar to his.
4. What news does Mr. Farrell bring to the class?
Mr. Farrell tells Grant that Mr. Pichot wanted to speak to him that evening.
Chapter 6:
1. Where has Grant gone?
Grant has gone to Henri Pichot's house to meet with him about Jefferson.
2. Where does he wait?
Grant stands in the kitchen waiting for Mr. Pichot for 2 and a half hours.
3. Why does Edna make Grant reach in order to shake hands?
Edna probably is afraid to get too close to Grant so she tries to be polite from a distance.
4. Why was Grant's behavior insulting to the white man?
Grant spoke with intelligence showing that he was not as dumb as the white man expected him to be.
Quotation Assignment:
Chapter 5, Pg. 39
"I could see how painful it was for most of them to hear this, but I did not stop."
Grant is very aggravated by the situation with Jefferson so to make himself feel better he lashes out on his students. The students are being punished for being in a situation they did not choose to be in just like Jefferson.
Chapter 5, Pg. 40
"He had known me all my life, and he knew my aunt and all my people before me, but since I had gone off to the university and returned as a teacher, he treated me with great respect."
During this time is was not normal for a black man, or any black person, to attend college and get a job other than working in the fields or as a house servant. Because Grant was one of the few who did, he was highly respected by many. He was looked on as one of the wiser black men.
Chapter 6, Pg. 47
"To show too much intelligence would be an insult to them. To show lack of intelligence would have been a greater insult to me."
Grant had to monitor the way he spoke to the white men because they were believed to be above him. However, Grant knows that he is just as intelligent as them so he does not let them degrade him in any type of way.
Sunday, February 5, 2017
A Lesson Before Dying: Chapters 3-4
Discussion Questions
Chapter 3
1. The original plot narrative portrays Jefferson as innocent, however Henri Pichot's insistence that Jefferson is guilty could lead the reader to believe that he did indeed commit the crime.
2. Miss Emma was exhausted from Jefferson's trial and conviction. Grant knew that Miss Emma wanted his help, however he also knew that her mind was isolated and she did not have the energy to beg him for help so she just kept stating that he didn't have to do it.
3. Henri Pichot's back door is used by his workers. Because Grant's aunt used to work for the Pichot's, using the back door symbolizes being less than him. Grant was rankled by using the back door because he knew what message it portrayed.
4. Miss Emma persuaded Henri Pichot to speak to the sheriff on her behalf by emphasizing that she had done a lot for his family. She feels as though Mr. Pichot owes her in some form.
Chapter 4
1. The statement shows that Jefferson's defence attorney tried to portray him as a hog because hogs were carelessly killed frequently.
2. Grant wants to flee town because the way he lives his life is limited there. He is forced to do things he does not want to do. Yet, he stays because he knows that he is needed there.
Quotation Assignment
Chapter 2, Page 15
" But she had not heard me before, and I knew that no matter how loud I screamed, she would not here me now."
2. This quotation characterizes Grant as confined. His personal feelings and opinions are not important to his aunt. He could not refuse to go see Jefferson no matter how much he wished to because his aunt was forcing him to do so.
3. This quote connects to a contemporary issue dealing with the relationship between parents and their children. Parents tend to force their children to do things they do not wish to do. Children are forced to get involved in things they dislike with no objections. The children in those type of situations most likely feel the way Grant did.
Sunday, January 15, 2017
"I Have A Dream"
The use of the metaphors throughout Dr. King's speech help to express the theme of it. They help the readers and listeners relate to the feelings of him. For example, Dr. King said, "Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred,". This metaphor gets across Dr. King's wish for civilized protest in an entertaining way. The use of metaphors causes people to evaluate his sentences, furthermore causing them to remember his words. Because of the unique way he expressed his wishes, people will most likely listen to them. With the many creative and motivational metaphors throughout this speech, it is understandable why the speech is very memorable.
Dr. King also uses repetition many times which helps point out key points in his speech. By using repetition with certain words, such as, "Now is the time," and, "Let freedom ring," Dr. King is motivating his supporters to believe in him. The use of repetition causes words to seem more powerful and be remembered afterwards. It also causes certain portions of the speech to seem more urgent than others. Dr. King's goal to start an uprising is expressed through his statements involving repetition. The use of the rhetorical device creates emphasis which in return improves the speech. The use of every rhetorical device helps improve Dr. King's speech in a extraordinary way.
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