aficionado- a serious devotee of some particular music genre or musical performer
browbeat- to discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate
commensurate- able to be measured by a common standard
diaphanous- Of such fine texture as to be transparent or translucent
emolument- Payment for an office or employment
foray- A sudden raid or military advance
genre- A realistic style of painting that depicts scenes from everyday life
homily- An inspirational saying or platitude
immure- To confine within or as if within walls; imprison
insouciant- carefree or unconcerned; light-hearted
matrix- a substance, situation, or environment in which something has its origin, takes form, or is enclosed
obsequies- A funeral rite or ceremony
panache- A bunch of feathers or a plume, especially on a helmet.
persona- The role that one assumes or displays in public or society; one's public image or personality, as distinguished from the inner self
philippic- a bitter or impassioned speech of denunciation; invective
prurient- unusually or morbidly interested in sexual thoughts or practices
sacrosanct- Regarded as sacred and inviolable
systemic- Of or relating to systems or a system
tendentious- Marked by a strong implicit point of view; partisan
vicissitude- A change or variation
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Tools that Change the Way We Think
In class we had to read an article
Below are my thoughts on it:
The internet has changed our generation. Take for example myself. I'm constantly anxious, there is something going on out there that I am missing. There is so much information out there that I have yet to encounter but I NEED to know in order to be the best version of myself that I can be. I can't simply have 'downtime' I need to be on social networking, reading a book, reading the news. I am also extremely impatient, going at such a fast pace while searching the web I become terribly anxious while waiting for a page to load.
I looked up what some celebrities might have to say and found this article:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/14/celebrities-technology_n_1322020.html#s780582&title=Ray_Bradbury
Which makes perfect sense that Ray Bradbury is against the Internet. In an interview he stated :
"To hell with you and to hell with the Internet.' It's distracting. It's meaningless; it's not real. It's in the air somewhere."
Below are my thoughts on it:
The internet has changed our generation. Take for example myself. I'm constantly anxious, there is something going on out there that I am missing. There is so much information out there that I have yet to encounter but I NEED to know in order to be the best version of myself that I can be. I can't simply have 'downtime' I need to be on social networking, reading a book, reading the news. I am also extremely impatient, going at such a fast pace while searching the web I become terribly anxious while waiting for a page to load.
I looked up what some celebrities might have to say and found this article:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/14/celebrities-technology_n_1322020.html#s780582&title=Ray_Bradbury
Which makes perfect sense that Ray Bradbury is against the Internet. In an interview he stated :
"To hell with you and to hell with the Internet.' It's distracting. It's meaningless; it's not real. It's in the air somewhere."
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Ur A What?
Have you heard about what is recently going on in Uruguay? You know, that tiny country in South America you studied once in 7th grade? Well that “insignificant” country is currently revolutionizing the way our world thinks.
In the past six months Uruguay has legalized not only same sex marriage for their whole country but has also legalized marijuana, two major feats that has taken America years to legalize and is still not allowed throughout the country.
It all has to do with their President, Jose Mujica, a man who donates about 90% of his salary to charities. He is considered an “anti-politician” because of his focus on the opinons of the people. Mujica has taken a giant step in legalizing Marjiuana and selling it for one dollar a gram in want to end the an underground drug ring located throughout the country.
Uruguay is constantly on close watch by countries from all over, especially America. If their country ends up benefiting by the new laws then we can expect to see a considerable increase in support for same-sex marriage and marijuana legalization worldwide.
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In the past six months Uruguay has legalized not only same sex marriage for their whole country but has also legalized marijuana, two major feats that has taken America years to legalize and is still not allowed throughout the country.
It all has to do with their President, Jose Mujica, a man who donates about 90% of his salary to charities. He is considered an “anti-politician” because of his focus on the opinons of the people. Mujica has taken a giant step in legalizing Marjiuana and selling it for one dollar a gram in want to end the an underground drug ring located throughout the country.
Uruguay is constantly on close watch by countries from all over, especially America. If their country ends up benefiting by the new laws then we can expect to see a considerable increase in support for same-sex marriage and marijuana legalization worldwide.
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THOUGHTS ON HAMLET (IN PROGRESS)
When I first started reading this place I found it confusing and boring. I've seen horror movies before, a ghost showing up out of no where for no reason and scaring people.. isn't that all of their plot lines nowadays? Then we got more in depth into the plot and all the schemes started happening and I became overwhelmed with the amount of information spewed out at me. It was all talk and no action. Then Act 3 came along, finally the plotlines crossed and action started happening. We are just now beginning to read Act 4 and I can same I am invested in this story and and interested to see how it turns out.
Sunday, October 27, 2013
WHAT I THINK ABOUT WHEN I THINK ABOUT ACT III
I really enjoyed Act 3, far more then I did the other two acts. Act 3 contained a lot of action which was nice to see after spending weeks studying the build up. I would hate to be sadistic and say I enjoyed reading about Polonious's death but the scene reminded me of the excitement I have found throughout the other Shakespeare works.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Literary Analysis #3
For this one I choose... *drumroll*
Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseni
1. Briefly summarize the plot of the novel you read according to the elements of plot you've learned in past courses (exposition, inciting incident, etc.). Explain how the narrative fulfills the author's purpose (based on your well-informed interpretation of same).
This story takes place from 1975-2001 mainly in Kabul, Afghanistan. We follow the story through the eyes of Amir, starting when he was a young boy all the way until about his mid-40s. We witness how his relationships with his 'best' friend and father change based on certain events and how this affects his personality and overall course of life. I believe Hosseni was trying to convey human nature with his story and basically it is us against ourselves, we are the only one holding ourselves back. He achieves this purpose by the story of Amir. Amir lets his instincts overtake him, he takes the easy road out on whatever the cause, trying not to face his fear. In the end Amir is swallowed up by his guilt and cannot fully live his life because of it.
2. Succinctly describe the theme of the novel. Avoid cliches.
As stated above I believe the theme of this novel his.
Humans vs. Themselves.
We are our own worst enemy (CLICHE. I know. I know.) But it's true in the fact that we only complicate our lives. Take for instance Amir's father. Baba lives his life in debt forever to his servants which is extremely ironic. Baba cast this upon himself when he slept the his servants wife and she had a child who also became his servant. This forced Baba to focus less of his time on his son and more on repaying his servants for his wrongs which ultimately leads to Amir believing he is not good enough of a son and spending his life trying to prove himself to his father.
3. Describe the author's tone. Include a minimum of three excerpts that illustrate your point(s).
I believe the author uses a very forgiving tone throughout the story as shown in these quotes:
"There is a way to be good again"
(Rahim Khan says this to Amir in his phone conversation with him.)
"I wondered if that was how forgiveness budded, not with the fanfare of epiphany, but with pain gathering it things, packing up, and slipping away unannounced in the middle of the night."
"Forgive your father if you can. Forgive me if you wish. But most importantly, forgive yourself."
4. Describe a minimum of ten literary elements/techniques you observed that strengthened your understanding of the author's purpose, the text's theme and/or your sense of the tone. For each, please include textual support to help illustrate the point for your readers. (Please include edition and page numbers for easy reference.)
I am not going to answer this question so I can spend more time working on inlocopolitico
CHARACTERIZATION
1. Describe two examples of direct characterization and two examples of indirect characterization. Why does the author use both approaches, and to what end (i.e., what is your lasting impression of the character as a result)?
An example of indirect characterization is when Amir witnesses Assef assault Hassan and does nothing about it, this shows he is a coward and afraid.
Another example is when Amir says this quote, “I was going to win, and I was going to run that last kite, Then I’d bring it home and show it to Baba. Show him once and all that his son was worthy” This quote shows Amir constant pleading for his Father's approval.
An example of direct characterization is:
"I can still see his tiny, low-set ears and that pointed stub of a chin, a meaty appendage that look like it was added as a mere afterthought. And the cleft lip, just left of mid line, where the Chinese doll maker's instrument may have slipped, or perhaps he had grown tired and careless"
and
"Born to a German mother and an Afghan father, the blond, blue eyed Assef towered over the other kids"
2. Does the author's syntax and/or diction change when s/he focuses on character? How? Example(s)?
I don't believe so. The author's tone does change though. For example when Hassan is talking the tone is suddenly for calm and joyful while when Amir is talking it's often frantic and condescending.
3. Is the protagonist static or dynamic? Flat or round? Explain.
Amir is a Dynamic and Round character. We watch Amir avenge his guilt by adopting Sohrab and in the end realizing he never should've had the guilt the in the first place, that he was not a bad son. We also witness Amir as he is obedient around his father, fearful around Assef, and powerful towards Hassan.
4. After reading the book did you come away feeling like you'd met a person or read a character? Analyze one textual example that illustrates your reaction.
Yes I have met a character. We witness the story through Amir's eyes. When he has a major event happen to him we are with him when it happens and for the most part we react the same way he does. I will end this Literary Analysis with my favorite quote from the story:
""She said, 'I'm so afraid.' And I said, "Why?,' and she said, "Because I'm so profoundly happy, Dr. Rasul. Happiness like this is frightening.' I asked her why and she said, 'They only let you be this happy if they're preparing to take something from you,' and I said, 'Hush up, now. Enough of this silliness.'"
Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseni
1. Briefly summarize the plot of the novel you read according to the elements of plot you've learned in past courses (exposition, inciting incident, etc.). Explain how the narrative fulfills the author's purpose (based on your well-informed interpretation of same).
This story takes place from 1975-2001 mainly in Kabul, Afghanistan. We follow the story through the eyes of Amir, starting when he was a young boy all the way until about his mid-40s. We witness how his relationships with his 'best' friend and father change based on certain events and how this affects his personality and overall course of life. I believe Hosseni was trying to convey human nature with his story and basically it is us against ourselves, we are the only one holding ourselves back. He achieves this purpose by the story of Amir. Amir lets his instincts overtake him, he takes the easy road out on whatever the cause, trying not to face his fear. In the end Amir is swallowed up by his guilt and cannot fully live his life because of it.
2. Succinctly describe the theme of the novel. Avoid cliches.
As stated above I believe the theme of this novel his.
Humans vs. Themselves.
We are our own worst enemy (CLICHE. I know. I know.) But it's true in the fact that we only complicate our lives. Take for instance Amir's father. Baba lives his life in debt forever to his servants which is extremely ironic. Baba cast this upon himself when he slept the his servants wife and she had a child who also became his servant. This forced Baba to focus less of his time on his son and more on repaying his servants for his wrongs which ultimately leads to Amir believing he is not good enough of a son and spending his life trying to prove himself to his father.
3. Describe the author's tone. Include a minimum of three excerpts that illustrate your point(s).
I believe the author uses a very forgiving tone throughout the story as shown in these quotes:
"There is a way to be good again"
(Rahim Khan says this to Amir in his phone conversation with him.)
"I wondered if that was how forgiveness budded, not with the fanfare of epiphany, but with pain gathering it things, packing up, and slipping away unannounced in the middle of the night."
"Forgive your father if you can. Forgive me if you wish. But most importantly, forgive yourself."
4. Describe a minimum of ten literary elements/techniques you observed that strengthened your understanding of the author's purpose, the text's theme and/or your sense of the tone. For each, please include textual support to help illustrate the point for your readers. (Please include edition and page numbers for easy reference.)
I am not going to answer this question so I can spend more time working on inlocopolitico
CHARACTERIZATION
1. Describe two examples of direct characterization and two examples of indirect characterization. Why does the author use both approaches, and to what end (i.e., what is your lasting impression of the character as a result)?
An example of indirect characterization is when Amir witnesses Assef assault Hassan and does nothing about it, this shows he is a coward and afraid.
Another example is when Amir says this quote, “I was going to win, and I was going to run that last kite, Then I’d bring it home and show it to Baba. Show him once and all that his son was worthy” This quote shows Amir constant pleading for his Father's approval.
An example of direct characterization is:
"I can still see his tiny, low-set ears and that pointed stub of a chin, a meaty appendage that look like it was added as a mere afterthought. And the cleft lip, just left of mid line, where the Chinese doll maker's instrument may have slipped, or perhaps he had grown tired and careless"
and
"Born to a German mother and an Afghan father, the blond, blue eyed Assef towered over the other kids"
2. Does the author's syntax and/or diction change when s/he focuses on character? How? Example(s)?
I don't believe so. The author's tone does change though. For example when Hassan is talking the tone is suddenly for calm and joyful while when Amir is talking it's often frantic and condescending.
3. Is the protagonist static or dynamic? Flat or round? Explain.
Amir is a Dynamic and Round character. We watch Amir avenge his guilt by adopting Sohrab and in the end realizing he never should've had the guilt the in the first place, that he was not a bad son. We also witness Amir as he is obedient around his father, fearful around Assef, and powerful towards Hassan.
4. After reading the book did you come away feeling like you'd met a person or read a character? Analyze one textual example that illustrates your reaction.
Yes I have met a character. We witness the story through Amir's eyes. When he has a major event happen to him we are with him when it happens and for the most part we react the same way he does. I will end this Literary Analysis with my favorite quote from the story:
""She said, 'I'm so afraid.' And I said, "Why?,' and she said, "Because I'm so profoundly happy, Dr. Rasul. Happiness like this is frightening.' I asked her why and she said, 'They only let you be this happy if they're preparing to take something from you,' and I said, 'Hush up, now. Enough of this silliness.'"
Sunday, October 13, 2013
DEAR OPHELIA
Dear O,
Quite a predicament you've gotten yourself in to isn't it? I believe family is a huge priority, they have opinions about your personal life because they care about you, you should know why they do not like this boy before. But in the end YOU are you're first priority and if you are 100% in love with this boy then I say go for it.
Do what makes you happy.
Best Wishes,
M
Quite a predicament you've gotten yourself in to isn't it? I believe family is a huge priority, they have opinions about your personal life because they care about you, you should know why they do not like this boy before. But in the end YOU are you're first priority and if you are 100% in love with this boy then I say go for it.
Do what makes you happy.
Best Wishes,
M
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Khaled Hosseini, thank you.
The fact the strangers can put into a words a thought I've had for ages is comforting.
Excerpt from The Kite Runner:
""She said, 'I'm so afraid.' And I said, "Why?,' and she said, "Because I'm so profoundly happy, Dr. Rasul. Happiness like this is frightening.' I asked her why and she said, 'They only let you be this happy if they're preparing to take something from you,' and I said, 'Hush up, now. Enough of this silliness.'"
But of course the happiness of her new child ultimately took her life. The catharsis of this story is incredible.
Excerpt from The Kite Runner:
""She said, 'I'm so afraid.' And I said, "Why?,' and she said, "Because I'm so profoundly happy, Dr. Rasul. Happiness like this is frightening.' I asked her why and she said, 'They only let you be this happy if they're preparing to take something from you,' and I said, 'Hush up, now. Enough of this silliness.'"
But of course the happiness of her new child ultimately took her life. The catharsis of this story is incredible.
Hamlet Shmamlet
Today was a tough day. It was a Wednesday, need I say more?
So when asked to contact a stranger. To contact a stranger with knowledge far above mine. My first reply was no thank you.
But I did it, and I have never felt anything so gratifying.
At first I contacted,
http://www.pathguy.com/hamlet.htm
http://web.archive.org/web/20041013134453/http://www.netcomuk.co.uk/~iandel/index.html
http://www.kn.att.com/wired/fil/pages/listhamletma1.html
And after I was having so much fun that I even contacted
http://www.english.emory.edu/classes/Shakespeare_Illustrated/Shakespeare.html
I was nervous at first, how do I work this be a good "host" as stated in The Art of Hosting Good Conversations Online By Howard Rheingold but also let the creator know that I really meant what I was trying to tell them. I wanted to create a short statement that would let one walk away feeling better about themselves and if the littlest hint of happiness came out of my response then I had accomplished my goal.
So I wrote out my first email,
Dear Mr. Friedlander,
My name is Mia Levy and I am a high school senior at Ernest Righetti High School in Santa Maria, California. Recently my english teacher assigned us with the dauntless task of reading, memorizing, and analyzing Hamlet and I have yet to find a site as helpful as yours is. I wanted to let you know that although it hasn't been altered in almost 4 years it's still being used as a wonderful resource to high school students all over the country. Thank you for existing.
Sincerely a stressed out high school student,
Mia Levy
Reread it about 20 times and then sent it. Then I immediately kicked my self for using the word dauntless instead of daunting. Imagine my surprise when almost immediately I received a reply .
You are very welcome. It is actually the OLDEST site devoted to the play that's still in existence. I hope that as a young person, you find meaning in never compromising with wrong, just as Hamlet did. Best wishes.
To be perfectly honest that simple paragraph turned my day around. Somebody important, somebody who had a very accomplished life took time out of their day to email me back.
I made all my emails personal, I really wanted to convey the fact that the countless hours of work these authors did were noticed and appreciated.
So when asked to contact a stranger. To contact a stranger with knowledge far above mine. My first reply was no thank you.
But I did it, and I have never felt anything so gratifying.
At first I contacted,
http://www.pathguy.com/hamlet.htm
http://web.archive.org/web/20041013134453/http://www.netcomuk.co.uk/~iandel/index.html
http://www.kn.att.com/wired/fil/pages/listhamletma1.html
And after I was having so much fun that I even contacted
http://www.english.emory.edu/classes/Shakespeare_Illustrated/Shakespeare.html
I was nervous at first, how do I work this be a good "host" as stated in The Art of Hosting Good Conversations Online By Howard Rheingold but also let the creator know that I really meant what I was trying to tell them. I wanted to create a short statement that would let one walk away feeling better about themselves and if the littlest hint of happiness came out of my response then I had accomplished my goal.
So I wrote out my first email,
Dear Mr. Friedlander,
My name is Mia Levy and I am a high school senior at Ernest Righetti High School in Santa Maria, California. Recently my english teacher assigned us with the dauntless task of reading, memorizing, and analyzing Hamlet and I have yet to find a site as helpful as yours is. I wanted to let you know that although it hasn't been altered in almost 4 years it's still being used as a wonderful resource to high school students all over the country. Thank you for existing.
Sincerely a stressed out high school student,
Mia Levy
Reread it about 20 times and then sent it. Then I immediately kicked my self for using the word dauntless instead of daunting. Imagine my surprise when almost immediately I received a reply .
You are very welcome. It is actually the OLDEST site devoted to the play that's still in existence. I hope that as a young person, you find meaning in never compromising with wrong, just as Hamlet did. Best wishes.
To be perfectly honest that simple paragraph turned my day around. Somebody important, somebody who had a very accomplished life took time out of their day to email me back.
I made all my emails personal, I really wanted to convey the fact that the countless hours of work these authors did were noticed and appreciated.
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
GREEN EGGS AND HAMLET
a) Things I know about Hamlet:
- It's confusing plot line
- A lot of people die, there's a ghost involved.
- Is this the one where they hold the skull and say "to be or not to be, that is the question?"
b) From reading Romeo and Juliet I know that Shakespere created his own literature. He made up words, and sentence structures. He used inappropriate phrases and was the first to step out and present contreversial plot lines.
c) When reading Romeo and Juliet our teacher had to go through and stop after every sentence to explain what it meant to us. This is why children frown.
d) There's a lot of pressure associated with providing a task which will make Shakespere unforgettable. Perhaps making it into a FUN project. For example the Odyssey project, which allowed us to plan a trip to Italy but something not as time consuming as that.
WHAT I MEANT TO SAY WAS
Through his characterization and contreversial topics Chaucer proved Canterbury Tales to be truely unique by evoking emotion from the audience of the time and the audience of today.
Vocab #7/ Character Study.
shenanigans: secret of dishonest activity
Many teenagers are given the stereotype that he partake in a lot of shenanigans
ricochet: a shot that bounces off something
The ball ricocheted off the wall and hit her in the heard.
schism: a split between two strong parties
The schism between democrats and republicans caused the government shutdown.
eschew: delibritely avoiding
I eschewed my teacher in class because I did not do the assignment.
plethora (MY WORD) :an abundance of
I have a plethora of dolls and I don't know that to do with all fo them.
ebullient:cheerful
I do not understand how she can always be ebullient.
garrulous: excessively talkative
harangue : lengthy aggressive speech
interdependence: dependent on each other
capricious: given to sudden changes.
loquacious: talkative
ephemeral: lasting for a short time
inchoate (MY WORD) : undeveloped
juxtapose
perspicacious: having a ready insight
codswallop: nonsense
mungo: cloth made from recycled material
sesquipedelian: long
wonky: crooked
dipthong: coin, loud.
After Javi's harangue the group felt ebullient because they had defeated the rats. Unfortunately the eschewed the real problem before them. The vast desert before them, no direction in sight. Suddenly because of the lack of perspicacious among them they felt a sense of interdependence. They were lost. Not a soul in sight. Everyone considering their imposing doom did not say a word for knowledge that any words would just be codswallop in this situation. Suddenly a Wizard appeared.
" Greetings all, I am Wizard Noserp. I am told you need help on your journey so I have for you a
plethora of clues to decipher,
Hi diddle diddle,
It's time for a favorite riddle:
The entrance to Thebes is not for plebes.
You have a choice but only one voice
And talking to stone makes you feel quite alone
Biddle o'skiddle play fiddle. "
With that the ephermal wizard disappeared. Everyone looked around, completely confused at the wonky riddle. They had no clue as to where the final destination was. Suddenly Cuatro Cuatro spoke, " It's at the Sphinx of course!"
Those would be the only words I would ever hear him say.
Many teenagers are given the stereotype that he partake in a lot of shenanigans
ricochet: a shot that bounces off something
The ball ricocheted off the wall and hit her in the heard.
schism: a split between two strong parties
The schism between democrats and republicans caused the government shutdown.
eschew: delibritely avoiding
I eschewed my teacher in class because I did not do the assignment.
plethora (MY WORD) :an abundance of
I have a plethora of dolls and I don't know that to do with all fo them.
ebullient:cheerful
I do not understand how she can always be ebullient.
garrulous: excessively talkative
harangue : lengthy aggressive speech
interdependence: dependent on each other
capricious: given to sudden changes.
loquacious: talkative
ephemeral: lasting for a short time
inchoate (MY WORD) : undeveloped
juxtapose
perspicacious: having a ready insight
codswallop: nonsense
mungo: cloth made from recycled material
sesquipedelian: long
wonky: crooked
dipthong: coin, loud.
After Javi's harangue the group felt ebullient because they had defeated the rats. Unfortunately the eschewed the real problem before them. The vast desert before them, no direction in sight. Suddenly because of the lack of perspicacious among them they felt a sense of interdependence. They were lost. Not a soul in sight. Everyone considering their imposing doom did not say a word for knowledge that any words would just be codswallop in this situation. Suddenly a Wizard appeared.
" Greetings all, I am Wizard Noserp. I am told you need help on your journey so I have for you a
plethora of clues to decipher,
Hi diddle diddle,
It's time for a favorite riddle:
The entrance to Thebes is not for plebes.
You have a choice but only one voice
And talking to stone makes you feel quite alone
Biddle o'skiddle play fiddle. "
With that the ephermal wizard disappeared. Everyone looked around, completely confused at the wonky riddle. They had no clue as to where the final destination was. Suddenly Cuatro Cuatro spoke, " It's at the Sphinx of course!"
Those would be the only words I would ever hear him say.
Sunday, October 6, 2013
If I only had more time
I procrastinated. As always. I figured that I had practiced these words long enough that if I saw them on a page I would know immediately the definition. Unfortunately the test was not what I was expected. It's not the I didn't know the definitions, because I, for the most part, did. But I didn't know the words, all this time I've only studied definitions so when the test came all these words were scrambled up in my head and I couldn't tell which ones were actual vocabulary words or not.
I know now for the next vocabulary tests I should probably study the words, possibly even make flashcards because those are always a big help.
I know now for the next vocabulary tests I should probably study the words, possibly even make flashcards because those are always a big help.
Thursday, October 3, 2013
LITERATURE ANALYSIS 2
Sophie's Choice by William Styron
I'm under the impression that we only have to do the characterization portion because of how Dr. Preston's blog was formatted.
Characterization
1.Direct Characterization
"This toast is in honor of my disassociation of you two creeps. Disassociation from you, coony captive cunt of king's county. And you, the dreary dregs of dixie." This quote is said by Nathan and directly shows his dislike for Sophie and and Stingo. It's very obvious how hostile he is.
"I am a pole! I was born in Cracow! I am not a Jew. Neither are my children! They're not Jews. They are racially pure. I am a Christian. I am a devout Christian." This quote is Sophie simply declaring who she is and is a perfect example of direct characterization.
Indirect Characterization
"Don't you see? We are dying. I longed desperately to escape, to pack my bags and free, but I did not." This is another quote by Sophie that shows a very pessimistic side of her which is then carried on through out the rest of the story as we get to know Sophie better.
"So, we'll go to that farm tomorrow. But please, Stingo, don't talk about marriage and children. It's enough that we'll go down there on that farm to live... for a while." This is another quote said by Sophie. This one shows how her past still deeply affects here and that any mention of family causes her depression.
The author really only uses direct for very little circumstances, it's not really seen throughout the story. Because of the amount of dialogue the indirect characterization really shines through, it let's you make inferences about the characters. With indirect the reader becomes more attached to the character because they really get to know them.
2. Yes, each character has their own distinct voice in this story.
For example Sophie is perceived as innocent and because her english isn't very good her dialogue is usually broken or incorrect grammar.
"Yeah umm it looked like something that the... the scares the birds... you know... what is that... umm scur... scrul... I had scurbutt!"
Nathan is direct and powerful. His dialogue is full of profanities and there is nothing subtle about him.
"You spent the whole fucking afternoon with him, or should I say, you spent the whole afternoon fucking him."
Stingo is very well reserved, he also has an innocent air around him. Because in the story he is told as a professional writer his grammar is always immaculate.
"I let go the rage and sorrow for Sophie and Nathan... and for the many others who were but a few of the butchered and betrayed and martyred children of the Earth. When I could finally see again, I saw the first rays of daylight reflected in the murky river. This was not judgment day. Only morning; morning, excellent and fair."
3. Stingo is definitely a dynamic character and very round. When we first meet him he is very pessimistic, very naiive. He hates almost everything around him and doesn't really try in his profession. Throughout the story we watch him change with the addition of his new friends Sophie and Nathan. He becomes and independent thinker not only in his thoughts but his actions as well. By the end Stingo is confident in himself.
4. Yes I definitely did. The whole story was told through the eyes of Stingo and he broke the fourth wall in most instances. The story was amazing in that you went on the journey with this character. When Sophie told her story to Stingo, she told it to you as well. You were Stingo. Therefore at the end it was difficult to say goodbye to a character who had almost become a part of you.
"It... you know, it cost...a great deal of money. More than I could afford. Anyway, who cares? Today, money doesn't seem very important."
I'm under the impression that we only have to do the characterization portion because of how Dr. Preston's blog was formatted.
Characterization
1.Direct Characterization
"This toast is in honor of my disassociation of you two creeps. Disassociation from you, coony captive cunt of king's county. And you, the dreary dregs of dixie." This quote is said by Nathan and directly shows his dislike for Sophie and and Stingo. It's very obvious how hostile he is.
"I am a pole! I was born in Cracow! I am not a Jew. Neither are my children! They're not Jews. They are racially pure. I am a Christian. I am a devout Christian." This quote is Sophie simply declaring who she is and is a perfect example of direct characterization.
Indirect Characterization
"Don't you see? We are dying. I longed desperately to escape, to pack my bags and free, but I did not." This is another quote by Sophie that shows a very pessimistic side of her which is then carried on through out the rest of the story as we get to know Sophie better.
"So, we'll go to that farm tomorrow. But please, Stingo, don't talk about marriage and children. It's enough that we'll go down there on that farm to live... for a while." This is another quote said by Sophie. This one shows how her past still deeply affects here and that any mention of family causes her depression.
The author really only uses direct for very little circumstances, it's not really seen throughout the story. Because of the amount of dialogue the indirect characterization really shines through, it let's you make inferences about the characters. With indirect the reader becomes more attached to the character because they really get to know them.
2. Yes, each character has their own distinct voice in this story.
For example Sophie is perceived as innocent and because her english isn't very good her dialogue is usually broken or incorrect grammar.
"Yeah umm it looked like something that the... the scares the birds... you know... what is that... umm scur... scrul... I had scurbutt!"
Nathan is direct and powerful. His dialogue is full of profanities and there is nothing subtle about him.
"You spent the whole fucking afternoon with him, or should I say, you spent the whole afternoon fucking him."
Stingo is very well reserved, he also has an innocent air around him. Because in the story he is told as a professional writer his grammar is always immaculate.
"I let go the rage and sorrow for Sophie and Nathan... and for the many others who were but a few of the butchered and betrayed and martyred children of the Earth. When I could finally see again, I saw the first rays of daylight reflected in the murky river. This was not judgment day. Only morning; morning, excellent and fair."
3. Stingo is definitely a dynamic character and very round. When we first meet him he is very pessimistic, very naiive. He hates almost everything around him and doesn't really try in his profession. Throughout the story we watch him change with the addition of his new friends Sophie and Nathan. He becomes and independent thinker not only in his thoughts but his actions as well. By the end Stingo is confident in himself.
4. Yes I definitely did. The whole story was told through the eyes of Stingo and he broke the fourth wall in most instances. The story was amazing in that you went on the journey with this character. When Sophie told her story to Stingo, she told it to you as well. You were Stingo. Therefore at the end it was difficult to say goodbye to a character who had almost become a part of you.
"It... you know, it cost...a great deal of money. More than I could afford. Anyway, who cares? Today, money doesn't seem very important."
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
The Comparison's Tale
Today in class we were given two comparisons for our story, the Monk's Tale. The first being The Miller's Tale. Our tales were similar in that Chaucer was criticizing the hierarchy by giving them bad characteristics. Although in another sense they were complete opposites with The Miller's tale being raunchy and full of affairs and lust while The Monk's tale were stories that were from the bible so there was no sense of that. The other story told was The Cook's tale which was different in ours that The Cook's tale was a main focus on displaying the Cook's characters while The Monk's tale was displaying humanities character in general, yet again these two stories criticized those who had higher standing in nobility.
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
TALE OF A CANTERBURY TALE
My group decided to the read The Monk's Tale. The Monk told a religious story as a warning to the rest of the characters to be careful because at a given moment you can experience misfortune:
"Let no man trust in blind prosperity;
Beware by these examples true and old."
He first describes very short stories from the bible such as Lucifer falling from heaven and Adam eating the forbidden fruit. Then he tells a prolonged story about Samson and goes on to tell many different stories about well known characters from the bible.
1.Indirect Characterization
From the previous quote, "Let no man trust in blind prosperity;Beware by these examples true and old." we can gain the fact the the Monk does not believe that humans are evil but that bad things happen to everyone. This quote shows his faith in the church and shows he lives by the bible.
When the Monk is made fun of by the host in the story he simply reacts in this way, " This worthy Monk took all of this in patience," which shows the Monk does not believe in violence.\
" tragedies I'll tell, Of which I have a hundred in my cell--," this quote exemplifies the idea that the Monk spends countless hours studying the contents of the bible.
"As they may come back now to my remembrance, That you'll excuse me for my ignorance." this quote gives the idea that the Monk is a bit older and therefore forgetful. It also shows that he is wary of those around and wants them to listen to his story.
2. I believe Chaucer told this story in a way to satirize society. By giving the Monk to tell the people ANY type of story and he chooses tragedy it gave the church a pessimistic characteristc. But I do also believe that Chaucer told this story for the same reason the Monk told it," For surely when Fortune may choose to flee, There is no man who may her course withhold." Because the Monk makes a very logical point that sometimes actions happen to us not because we are bad people but simply because we are unlucky, we are human. we make mistakes.
"Let no man trust in blind prosperity;
Beware by these examples true and old."
He first describes very short stories from the bible such as Lucifer falling from heaven and Adam eating the forbidden fruit. Then he tells a prolonged story about Samson and goes on to tell many different stories about well known characters from the bible.
1.Indirect Characterization
From the previous quote, "Let no man trust in blind prosperity;Beware by these examples true and old." we can gain the fact the the Monk does not believe that humans are evil but that bad things happen to everyone. This quote shows his faith in the church and shows he lives by the bible.
When the Monk is made fun of by the host in the story he simply reacts in this way, " This worthy Monk took all of this in patience," which shows the Monk does not believe in violence.\
" tragedies I'll tell, Of which I have a hundred in my cell--," this quote exemplifies the idea that the Monk spends countless hours studying the contents of the bible.
"As they may come back now to my remembrance, That you'll excuse me for my ignorance." this quote gives the idea that the Monk is a bit older and therefore forgetful. It also shows that he is wary of those around and wants them to listen to his story.
2. I believe Chaucer told this story in a way to satirize society. By giving the Monk to tell the people ANY type of story and he chooses tragedy it gave the church a pessimistic characteristc. But I do also believe that Chaucer told this story for the same reason the Monk told it," For surely when Fortune may choose to flee, There is no man who may her course withhold." Because the Monk makes a very logical point that sometimes actions happen to us not because we are bad people but simply because we are unlucky, we are human. we make mistakes.
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I learned exactly what this TED talk was meant to teach me. The internet is ridding of information we might not want to see by looking at our past sources. Google, Facebook, and Yahoo News are all different for each person that reaches them.
b)How does this information make you think differently about what you see online?
I thought I saw what everybody else saw, but after watching this video I now realize that what I am viewing is biased and if I were to really want an unbiased opinion on a subject I would need to find a new source.
c)What questions does this video raise about the Internet in general?
If the internet is doing this now, then what harm will come to us in the future? Will we all become codependent closeminded drones?
and d)How can you improve the effectiveness of your searches?
You need to become specific. If you want to learn more about modern egypt you cannot just type in the word egypt because it might give you hotels avaliable there. You need to type in such things as: the egyptian economy 2013.