Quote
Danforth: "And when he come to you, what were his demand? Did he bid you to do his work upon the earth?" (Miller 139).
Proctor: "He did" (139).
Response
Proctor is a shell of his former self. The vibrant and opinionated Proctor is now a defeated human being. Proctor reminds me of Winston from 1984. Both men are completely defeated and have the will of society forced upon them. The only difference is that Winston is completely defeated while Proctor still has his opinions, Proctor's confession is false. The theocracy is The Crucible fails because they are unable to completely control the mind and body of everybody, the society in 1984 is able to easily achieve this.
Quote
Parris: "Tonight, when I open my door to leave my house-a dagger clattered to the ground. You cannot hang this sort. There is danger for me. I dare not step outside at night!" (128).
Response
Parris on only in favor of things that directly benefit himself. He is only in favor of the witch hunt when it is advantageous for him. We see at the beginning of the witch hunt Parris' elevated position in society causes him to be completely in favor of the preceedings. Now, as we see people of popularity in society are being hung Parris is not in favor of the witch hunt because it puts his life in direct jeopardy.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Sunday, December 13, 2009
The Crucible #7
Quote
Abigail: "She's going to come down! She's walking the beam!" (Miller 117).
Girls: "I cannot!" (Miller 118).
Response
It strikes me as strange that in one instant Abigail can come out of her trance in order to furthur incriminate Mary Warren and then magically return to her trance like state. There are numerous holes in Abigail's accusations and it is surprising that an intelligent man like Danforth cannot realize what is actually happening. Religion is something that blinds the people of Salem and causes them to do things that are very anti-religious. Forgiveness is a major theme of Christianity, the people of Salem have absolutely no concept of forgiveness.
Quote
Danforth: "There will be no postponement" (127).
Response
There is no option of postponement in the eyes of Danforth because that would create speculation that his rulings could have been wrong. Danforth reminds me of Elizabeth because both have to much pride to admit that they are wrong even when facts are presented to them. Danforth's inability to admit his faults could mean the demise of Salem.
Abigail: "She's going to come down! She's walking the beam!" (Miller 117).
Girls: "I cannot!" (Miller 118).
Response
It strikes me as strange that in one instant Abigail can come out of her trance in order to furthur incriminate Mary Warren and then magically return to her trance like state. There are numerous holes in Abigail's accusations and it is surprising that an intelligent man like Danforth cannot realize what is actually happening. Religion is something that blinds the people of Salem and causes them to do things that are very anti-religious. Forgiveness is a major theme of Christianity, the people of Salem have absolutely no concept of forgiveness.
Quote
Danforth: "There will be no postponement" (127).
Response
There is no option of postponement in the eyes of Danforth because that would create speculation that his rulings could have been wrong. Danforth reminds me of Elizabeth because both have to much pride to admit that they are wrong even when facts are presented to them. Danforth's inability to admit his faults could mean the demise of Salem.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
The Crucible #6
Quote
Proctor: "I have made a bell of my honor! I have rung the doom of my good name-you will believe me, Mr. Danforth! My wife is innocent, except she knew a whore when she saw one!" (Miller 111)
Response
Proctor is running out of options and is getting desperate. He realizes that the odds are stacked against him as Abigail can easily lie her way out of things due to the new found power which she posseses. This statement from Proctor comes after Abigail is allegedly witched by Mary Warren, Proctor is turning to his final option. Following Proctor's confession, Elizabeth is called into court in order to corroborate Proctor's story. Unfortunately, Elizabeth fails to do so because she lies in an attempt to keep Proctor's name in good respect. Elizabeth has made a fatal mistake which has discredited Proctor in the eyes of the court.
Quote
Danforth: "That is precisely what I am about to consider, sir. What more may u ask of me? Unless you doubt my probity?" (100).
Response
Once again Danforth demonstrates that he believes the court is infallible. Danforth uses his beliefs to silence his opposition, every once in a while Danforth will ask if there is doubt of his probity in order to make himself appear invincible. This is a major problem, if Danforth eventually does realize he is completely incorrect in his judgment he will never be able to admit it becuase he has so great a feeling of self importance.
Proctor: "I have made a bell of my honor! I have rung the doom of my good name-you will believe me, Mr. Danforth! My wife is innocent, except she knew a whore when she saw one!" (Miller 111)
Response
Proctor is running out of options and is getting desperate. He realizes that the odds are stacked against him as Abigail can easily lie her way out of things due to the new found power which she posseses. This statement from Proctor comes after Abigail is allegedly witched by Mary Warren, Proctor is turning to his final option. Following Proctor's confession, Elizabeth is called into court in order to corroborate Proctor's story. Unfortunately, Elizabeth fails to do so because she lies in an attempt to keep Proctor's name in good respect. Elizabeth has made a fatal mistake which has discredited Proctor in the eyes of the court.
Quote
Danforth: "That is precisely what I am about to consider, sir. What more may u ask of me? Unless you doubt my probity?" (100).
Response
Once again Danforth demonstrates that he believes the court is infallible. Danforth uses his beliefs to silence his opposition, every once in a while Danforth will ask if there is doubt of his probity in order to make himself appear invincible. This is a major problem, if Danforth eventually does realize he is completely incorrect in his judgment he will never be able to admit it becuase he has so great a feeling of self importance.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
The Crucible #5
Quote
Parris: in a sweat: "Excellency, you surely cannot think to let so vile a lie be spread in open court!" (Miller 89).
Response
Parris, in a way, reminds me of Mr. Collins. Parris is hopelessly confused and continually gets everything backwards even though he thinks he is doing the right thing. What Parris states in the above quote is absurd and it seems to contradict Parris' original objectives. In the beginning Parris did not want the with craft hysteria to leave his house, now he will not even except the fact that the witch hunt is based on false pretenses. This is most likely because certain people's positioins in society have shifted because of a religious scandal. This is proof of why Church and state should always be separate.
Quote
Danforth: "You say your only purpose is to save your wife. Good, then, she is saved at least this year, and a year is long" (92).
Response
Danforth giving Elizabeth another year to live due to her pregnancy reminds me of the period prior the the Civil War in American History. Before the Civil War many politicians were cautious of delving into the issue of slavery, therefor, they issued a series of compromises that served as "band-aids" but never actually resolved the issue. In this instance, Danforth is also avoiding this issue; he is presented clear evidence and does not proclaim Elizabeth innocent but also does not condemn her to death.
Parris: in a sweat: "Excellency, you surely cannot think to let so vile a lie be spread in open court!" (Miller 89).
Response
Parris, in a way, reminds me of Mr. Collins. Parris is hopelessly confused and continually gets everything backwards even though he thinks he is doing the right thing. What Parris states in the above quote is absurd and it seems to contradict Parris' original objectives. In the beginning Parris did not want the with craft hysteria to leave his house, now he will not even except the fact that the witch hunt is based on false pretenses. This is most likely because certain people's positioins in society have shifted because of a religious scandal. This is proof of why Church and state should always be separate.
Quote
Danforth: "You say your only purpose is to save your wife. Good, then, she is saved at least this year, and a year is long" (92).
Response
Danforth giving Elizabeth another year to live due to her pregnancy reminds me of the period prior the the Civil War in American History. Before the Civil War many politicians were cautious of delving into the issue of slavery, therefor, they issued a series of compromises that served as "band-aids" but never actually resolved the issue. In this instance, Danforth is also avoiding this issue; he is presented clear evidence and does not proclaim Elizabeth innocent but also does not condemn her to death.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
The Crucible #4
Quote
Proctor: "And why not, if they must hang for denyin' it? There are them that will swear to anything bfore they'll hang; have you every thought of that?" (Miller 69).
Response
The outspoken and opiniated Proctor finally makes a stand and offer a critique of the twisted judicial system that is employed in Puratanical Salem during the witch hunt. The system of that age is very different that the innocent until proven guilty system we have now; their system consisted of guilty and thats final. John Proctor being the only one who notices this is astonishing, unless Proctor is the only person who is courageous enough to speak his mind. Most calamities occur because nobody was courageous enough to take a stand against evil, the someone else will do it attitude never rectifies a bad situation, it only makes it worse.
Quote
Cheever: "Why, Abigail Williams charge her" (73).
Response
Abilgail is a conniving witch, no pun intended; she is intentionally ruining the lives of John and Elizabeth Proctor on the basis of a twisted fantasy that she will somehow end up with Proctor. This is utterly rediculous, why would Proctor ever consent to a relationship with the woman who had his wife killed. We see Abilgail's immaturity shining through as she fails to think about her actions and the results of them. It seems as though Abigail will end up getting what is coming to her, what goes around comes around.
Proctor: "And why not, if they must hang for denyin' it? There are them that will swear to anything bfore they'll hang; have you every thought of that?" (Miller 69).
Response
The outspoken and opiniated Proctor finally makes a stand and offer a critique of the twisted judicial system that is employed in Puratanical Salem during the witch hunt. The system of that age is very different that the innocent until proven guilty system we have now; their system consisted of guilty and thats final. John Proctor being the only one who notices this is astonishing, unless Proctor is the only person who is courageous enough to speak his mind. Most calamities occur because nobody was courageous enough to take a stand against evil, the someone else will do it attitude never rectifies a bad situation, it only makes it worse.
Quote
Cheever: "Why, Abigail Williams charge her" (73).
Response
Abilgail is a conniving witch, no pun intended; she is intentionally ruining the lives of John and Elizabeth Proctor on the basis of a twisted fantasy that she will somehow end up with Proctor. This is utterly rediculous, why would Proctor ever consent to a relationship with the woman who had his wife killed. We see Abilgail's immaturity shining through as she fails to think about her actions and the results of them. It seems as though Abigail will end up getting what is coming to her, what goes around comes around.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
The Crucible #3
Quote
"No sir. There be thirty-nine now" (Miller 56).
Response
The witch hunt has officially begun and the number of accused is on the rise. People are being accused left and right for even the fainest hint of witch craft. Later in the reading we learn that even Elizabeth Proctor's name was mentioned in the court. This is rediculous because she is sick and there is no evidence against her. The only evidence against her is the fact that she rarely went to church, the easy counter argument is that she was physically unable to attend. I also noticed a trend in the accused, they are all women. This is most likely attributed to the fact that women were considered inferior to men.
Quote
"Spoke or silent, a promise is surely made. And she may dote on it now-I am sure she does-and thinks to kill me, then to take my place" (61).
Response
Elizabeth exactly restates the plan of Abigail to kill her and take her place, the only thing she leaves out is the charm. Proctor is trying so hard to eliminate any memory of Abigail and Elizabeth continually brings up the issue. Proctor is also trying to keep Elizabeth in the dark when it comes to the issue and she ends up guessing exactly what is going on. The trust issues between Proctor and Elizabeth is permitting the memory of Abigail to be completely erased.
"No sir. There be thirty-nine now" (Miller 56).
Response
The witch hunt has officially begun and the number of accused is on the rise. People are being accused left and right for even the fainest hint of witch craft. Later in the reading we learn that even Elizabeth Proctor's name was mentioned in the court. This is rediculous because she is sick and there is no evidence against her. The only evidence against her is the fact that she rarely went to church, the easy counter argument is that she was physically unable to attend. I also noticed a trend in the accused, they are all women. This is most likely attributed to the fact that women were considered inferior to men.
Quote
"Spoke or silent, a promise is surely made. And she may dote on it now-I am sure she does-and thinks to kill me, then to take my place" (61).
Response
Elizabeth exactly restates the plan of Abigail to kill her and take her place, the only thing she leaves out is the charm. Proctor is trying so hard to eliminate any memory of Abigail and Elizabeth continually brings up the issue. Proctor is also trying to keep Elizabeth in the dark when it comes to the issue and she ends up guessing exactly what is going on. The trust issues between Proctor and Elizabeth is permitting the memory of Abigail to be completely erased.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
The Crucible #2
Quote
"They must be; they are weighted with authority" (Austen 36).
Response
Reverend Hale shares some of the same qualities as Darcy. Some of the things he says make no sense although he is a very intelligent man. We see much of this out of Mr. Darcy; he gives short responses with no explanation that are somewhat comedic. Mr. Hale is seemingly arrogant although he is considered the best qualified to help Betty, this is another quality he shares with Mr. Darcy. Mr. Hale does want to help but he only antagonizes Betty and Abigail to make accusations against random people in order to save themselves.
Quote
"I saw George Jacobs with the devil! I saw Goody Howe with the devil!" (48).
Response
It is somewhat pathetic that Abby and Betty would go so low as to incriminate innocent people in order to save themselves. It is even more pathetic that Parris and Hale believe the incredibly stupid girls. People like Hale and Parris are the reason why the Salem Witch Trials were started in the first place. It is true that Abby and Betty were wrong in doing what they did, but it is even more tragic that gullible reverends like Hale and Parris believed these ludicrous accusations.
"They must be; they are weighted with authority" (Austen 36).
Response
Reverend Hale shares some of the same qualities as Darcy. Some of the things he says make no sense although he is a very intelligent man. We see much of this out of Mr. Darcy; he gives short responses with no explanation that are somewhat comedic. Mr. Hale is seemingly arrogant although he is considered the best qualified to help Betty, this is another quality he shares with Mr. Darcy. Mr. Hale does want to help but he only antagonizes Betty and Abigail to make accusations against random people in order to save themselves.
Quote
"I saw George Jacobs with the devil! I saw Goody Howe with the devil!" (48).
Response
It is somewhat pathetic that Abby and Betty would go so low as to incriminate innocent people in order to save themselves. It is even more pathetic that Parris and Hale believe the incredibly stupid girls. People like Hale and Parris are the reason why the Salem Witch Trials were started in the first place. It is true that Abby and Betty were wrong in doing what they did, but it is even more tragic that gullible reverends like Hale and Parris believed these ludicrous accusations.
The Crucible #1
Quote
Response
Betty seems to be quite sick and it is not with something normal. We see evidence that she is a witch in this quote because she cannot bear to hear the Lord's name; things like that do not happen when a person is simply sick. Betty is a witch and her father may lose his position due to the carelessness of his daughter and the insanity of his slave.
Quote
"I'll fly to Mama. Let me fly!" (19)
Response
There is obviously more than just dancing going on in the woods. Tituba's conjuring of spirits has had an abnormal effect on Betty especially. Betty now wants to contact her dead mother and fly to her, there is clearly madness in the house of Reverend Parris. The witch hunt begins and Reverend Parris looks as though he will be the leading figure.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Character Analysis
Tim Rezendes
AP English 11
11/29/09
Character Analysis
Character Analysis: Mr. Darcy
Mr. Darcy is a kind, warm-hearted person who continually keeps everyone’s best interests in mind when making decisions.
Mr. Darcy’s lack of social skill caused him to come off as arrogant to those who did not know Mr. Darcy’s true personality. Mr. Darcy is not arrogant in the least, he is simply shy. Elizabeth is the most critical of Darcy as he insulted while he was unaware that she was listening. Mr. Darcy only insulted Elizabeth so as not so seem inferior to Mr. Bingley. Mr. Darcy’s true personality is confirmed when Elizabeth and her aunt and uncle talk to his maid at Pemberly. After a curious inquisition by Elizabeth Mr. Darcy’s maid responds in a way that astonishes Elizabeth: “’I have never had a cross word from him in my life, and I have known him ever since he was four years old’” (Austen 188). This is an accurate description of Mr. Darcy’s personality because it is coming from a person who has known Mr. Darcy since he was a toddler. Mr. Darcy’s kind personality causes him to take everyone’s interests into mind when he makes a decision. For example, when Mr. Darcy decides to break up Jane and Bingley he takes into consideration first the interests of Bingley because he concluded that Jane was not right for him. He also thinks about Elizabeth because he knows it will hurt her but he also knows it is something that has to be done.
Mr. Darcy is a patriarch; he looks out for all those who he cares for with the best of intentions. Mr. Darcy never intentionally betrays those he loves while he is also able to make the tough decision when he is needed to.
Mr. Darcy is like Mr. Genualdo, he always makes a decision that he thinks is right even if it is a decision that is difficult to make.
AP English 11
11/29/09
Character Analysis
Character Analysis: Mr. Darcy
Mr. Darcy is a kind, warm-hearted person who continually keeps everyone’s best interests in mind when making decisions.
Mr. Darcy’s lack of social skill caused him to come off as arrogant to those who did not know Mr. Darcy’s true personality. Mr. Darcy is not arrogant in the least, he is simply shy. Elizabeth is the most critical of Darcy as he insulted while he was unaware that she was listening. Mr. Darcy only insulted Elizabeth so as not so seem inferior to Mr. Bingley. Mr. Darcy’s true personality is confirmed when Elizabeth and her aunt and uncle talk to his maid at Pemberly. After a curious inquisition by Elizabeth Mr. Darcy’s maid responds in a way that astonishes Elizabeth: “’I have never had a cross word from him in my life, and I have known him ever since he was four years old’” (Austen 188). This is an accurate description of Mr. Darcy’s personality because it is coming from a person who has known Mr. Darcy since he was a toddler. Mr. Darcy’s kind personality causes him to take everyone’s interests into mind when he makes a decision. For example, when Mr. Darcy decides to break up Jane and Bingley he takes into consideration first the interests of Bingley because he concluded that Jane was not right for him. He also thinks about Elizabeth because he knows it will hurt her but he also knows it is something that has to be done.
Mr. Darcy is a patriarch; he looks out for all those who he cares for with the best of intentions. Mr. Darcy never intentionally betrays those he loves while he is also able to make the tough decision when he is needed to.
Mr. Darcy is like Mr. Genualdo, he always makes a decision that he thinks is right even if it is a decision that is difficult to make.
Character Analysis #1
Tim Rezendes
AP English 11
11/29/09
Character Analysis
Character Analysis: Jane
Throughout the book, Pride and Prejudice, we saw Jane as an optimist in every situation that comes her way.
Jane’s optimistic attitude was both a blessing and a curse. It was impossible for her to think ill of someone which helped her to avoid confrontation; on the other hand, her optimistic outlook on life caused her to be blind to people who were blatantly attempting to cause her harm. The situation that took place involving Mr. Wickham and Lydia is a perfect example of Jane’s eternal optimism that goes much too far in certain situations. When Mr. Wickham and Lydia return Jane makes light of the situation by saying, “We must endeavor to forget all that has passed on either side, I hope and trust they will yet be happy. His consenting to marry her is proof… that he has come to the right way of thinking” (Austen 231). Jane’s ability to so easily forgive and forget and return to her state of blissful optimism consistently leaves her vulnerable to adverse predicaments.
Jane is an autistic child; her optimism makes her easy to be liked by all while her naivety could cause others to take advantage of her. Jane is very susceptible to unpleasant situations with the wrong people because of her optimism as an autistic child is prone to do anything somebody tells them to do.
Jane is like Rachel Rzeznik; she is nice to everybody but this perpetual kindness leaves her blind to poor qualities in others that could affect her own well-being.
AP English 11
11/29/09
Character Analysis
Character Analysis: Jane
Throughout the book, Pride and Prejudice, we saw Jane as an optimist in every situation that comes her way.
Jane’s optimistic attitude was both a blessing and a curse. It was impossible for her to think ill of someone which helped her to avoid confrontation; on the other hand, her optimistic outlook on life caused her to be blind to people who were blatantly attempting to cause her harm. The situation that took place involving Mr. Wickham and Lydia is a perfect example of Jane’s eternal optimism that goes much too far in certain situations. When Mr. Wickham and Lydia return Jane makes light of the situation by saying, “We must endeavor to forget all that has passed on either side, I hope and trust they will yet be happy. His consenting to marry her is proof… that he has come to the right way of thinking” (Austen 231). Jane’s ability to so easily forgive and forget and return to her state of blissful optimism consistently leaves her vulnerable to adverse predicaments.
Jane is an autistic child; her optimism makes her easy to be liked by all while her naivety could cause others to take advantage of her. Jane is very susceptible to unpleasant situations with the wrong people because of her optimism as an autistic child is prone to do anything somebody tells them to do.
Jane is like Rachel Rzeznik; she is nice to everybody but this perpetual kindness leaves her blind to poor qualities in others that could affect her own well-being.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Pride and Prejudice 11/24
Quote
"Elizabeth really believed all his expectations of felicity, to be rationally founded, because they had for basis the excellent understanding, and super-excellent disposition of Jane, and a general similarity of feeling and taste between her and himself" (Austen 265).
Response
The marriage between Jane and Bingley is a marriage based on true love, which is something that rarely happens in these times. Lizzy is extremely happy for her sister because she knows that her marriage will last and that they will be happy forever. They are good for each other because they are almost the same person, they may get taken advantage of but they will always be happy.
Quote
Response
Lizzy's inaccurate first impression forces her to compensate in any way possible, and in some cases she hurt the people who loved her the most. She was always trying to justify her first impression by creating more prejudice opinions of Mr. Darcy. In her reflections of the whole situation she regrets her impressions, better late than never.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Quote
"Elizabeth really believed all his expectations of felicity, to be rationally founded, because they had for basis the excellent understanding, and super-excellent disposition of Jane, and a general similarity of feeling and taste between her and himself" (265).
Response
This quote shows Lizzy to be a revolutionary character for the time period because she is elated that the marriage between Jane and Bingley is based on actual love, not wealth or social status. Most women of the time, Mrs. Bennet is a very good example, would be happy to be married or to see their daughters married; the reasons for the marriage would not matter. This quote also shows the sisterly love between Jane and Lizzy because Lizzy is truly happy because she knows that Jane will be in love forever and live the way she deserves.
Quote
"Mrs. Bennet, with great, civility, begged her lady ship to take some refreshment" (269).
Response
Mrs. Bennet is questionably insane. In the most important situations Mrs. Bennet has no ability to hold her tongue, especially in front of Mr. Darcy who is the most important man out of all the characters in the book. Is seems strange that Mrs. Bennet would show some sort of manners towards Lady Catherine because there is no motivation for it. We see her act with no manners at all towards Mr. Darcy, therefore, social status must not be the reason. The only reason that comes to mind is insanity.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Pride and Prejudice 11/19
Quote
" 'I should be sorrry indeed if it were. We were always good friends; and now we are better' " (Austen 249).
Response
Wickham's attempts to make good impressions on people are made with little effort. Most people in the novel cannot see through Wickham as Lizzie can, which is why most people like him based on first impressions. Lizzie is able to see Wickham for who he truly is and is not fooled by his half-hearted attempts to impress. The elopment of Wickham and Lydia only made relations worse.
Quote
"Darcy had walked away to another part of the room. She followed him with her eyes, envied everyone to whom he spoke, had scarcely enough patience to help anyone to coffee; and then was enraged against herself for being so silly" (260).
Response
This quote shows the regret of Lizzie for rejecting the proposal of Darcy. She cleary sees now how stupid and prejudice she wa; she rejected Darcy based on emotion not reason. Lizzie now knows exactly how Darcy felt before he proposed as roles are now reversed
" 'I should be sorrry indeed if it were. We were always good friends; and now we are better' " (Austen 249).
Response
Wickham's attempts to make good impressions on people are made with little effort. Most people in the novel cannot see through Wickham as Lizzie can, which is why most people like him based on first impressions. Lizzie is able to see Wickham for who he truly is and is not fooled by his half-hearted attempts to impress. The elopment of Wickham and Lydia only made relations worse.
Quote
"Darcy had walked away to another part of the room. She followed him with her eyes, envied everyone to whom he spoke, had scarcely enough patience to help anyone to coffee; and then was enraged against herself for being so silly" (260).
Response
This quote shows the regret of Lizzie for rejecting the proposal of Darcy. She cleary sees now how stupid and prejudice she wa; she rejected Darcy based on emotion not reason. Lizzie now knows exactly how Darcy felt before he proposed as roles are now reversed
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Pride and Prejudice 11/18
Quote
"We must endeavor to forget all that has passed on either side, I hope and trust they will yet be happy. His consenting to marry her is proof, I will believe, that he has come to the right way of thinking" (231).
Response
It is hard to believe that after all that has happened to her family that Jane is still able to be optimistic about everything. Jane's eternal optimism is her true fault, she thinks that she is helping the situation but she is actually making light of something that is very important. She thinks that just because Wickham wanted to marry her that he must love her which is completely false due to Wickham's prior conduct.
Quote
"Five daughters successively entered the world, but yet the son was to come; and Mrs. Bennet, for many years after Lydia's birth had been certain that he would. This event had at last been despaired of, but it was then too late to be saving" (234).
Response
Mr. Bennet's goal in life has been shattered and it is his fault due to his rediculous style of parenting. Mr. Bennet thought that he could easily reach his goals so he slacked off in his parenting, this back fired terribly
"We must endeavor to forget all that has passed on either side, I hope and trust they will yet be happy. His consenting to marry her is proof, I will believe, that he has come to the right way of thinking" (231).
Response
It is hard to believe that after all that has happened to her family that Jane is still able to be optimistic about everything. Jane's eternal optimism is her true fault, she thinks that she is helping the situation but she is actually making light of something that is very important. She thinks that just because Wickham wanted to marry her that he must love her which is completely false due to Wickham's prior conduct.
Quote
"Five daughters successively entered the world, but yet the son was to come; and Mrs. Bennet, for many years after Lydia's birth had been certain that he would. This event had at last been despaired of, but it was then too late to be saving" (234).
Response
Mr. Bennet's goal in life has been shattered and it is his fault due to his rediculous style of parenting. Mr. Bennet thought that he could easily reach his goals so he slacked off in his parenting, this back fired terribly
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Pride and Prejudice 11/17
"Miss Bingley was venting her feelings in criticism on ELizabeth's person, behavior, and dress. But Georgianna would not join her" (Austen 205).
This quote again shows the personalities of the members of the Darcy family. We Geogianna showing so much class and it gives us more of an insight on Darcy, Darcy's good personality is confirmed by the actions of his sister. Georgianna is intelligent enough to disreard anything Miss Bingley says because it is all meant to slander another person; this is not what the Darcy's pride themselves on.
"No, Kitty, I have at least learnt to be cautious, and you will at least feel the effects of it" (228).
Mr. Bennet has finally learnt his lesson on his hands off style of parenting. Throughout his life he has always taken a hands off approach and regarded his daughters actions as funny, he was more of a smart friend than a father. By being able to discipline his daughters he now has no way of controlling them; they can do as they please.
This quote again shows the personalities of the members of the Darcy family. We Geogianna showing so much class and it gives us more of an insight on Darcy, Darcy's good personality is confirmed by the actions of his sister. Georgianna is intelligent enough to disreard anything Miss Bingley says because it is all meant to slander another person; this is not what the Darcy's pride themselves on.
"No, Kitty, I have at least learnt to be cautious, and you will at least feel the effects of it" (228).
Mr. Bennet has finally learnt his lesson on his hands off style of parenting. Throughout his life he has always taken a hands off approach and regarded his daughters actions as funny, he was more of a smart friend than a father. By being able to discipline his daughters he now has no way of controlling them; they can do as they please.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Pride and Prejudice 11/16
Quote
"The possiblity of meeting Mr. Darcy, while viewing the place, instantly occurred" (Austen 184).
Response
Mr. Darcy is constantly on the mind of Elizabeth despite her attempts to supress the thoughts of him. She is constantly attempting to forget Mr. Darcy, especially after realizing that her hatred of him was falsely based. I believe the true feelings of Elizabeth have yet to be revealed.
Quote
"This was praise, of all others most extraordinary, most opposite to her ideas" (187).
Response
Once again Elizabeth's ideas are proven false. Even though Elizabeth was incorrect on her assumptions of Mr. Darcy she still believed him to be somewhat cold and ill-tempered. This opinion is contrary to that of Mr. Darcy's maid, a person who has known him his whole life. Elizabeth's opinions which she trusts most are being constantly proven incorrect thus embarrasing Elizabeth.
"The possiblity of meeting Mr. Darcy, while viewing the place, instantly occurred" (Austen 184).
Response
Mr. Darcy is constantly on the mind of Elizabeth despite her attempts to supress the thoughts of him. She is constantly attempting to forget Mr. Darcy, especially after realizing that her hatred of him was falsely based. I believe the true feelings of Elizabeth have yet to be revealed.
Quote
"This was praise, of all others most extraordinary, most opposite to her ideas" (187).
Response
Once again Elizabeth's ideas are proven false. Even though Elizabeth was incorrect on her assumptions of Mr. Darcy she still believed him to be somewhat cold and ill-tempered. This opinion is contrary to that of Mr. Darcy's maid, a person who has known him his whole life. Elizabeth's opinions which she trusts most are being constantly proven incorrect thus embarrasing Elizabeth.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Pride and Prejudice 11/13
Quote
"She grew absolutely ashamed of herself.-Of neither Darcy nor Wickham could she think, without feeling that she had been blind, partial, prejudiced, absurd" (159).
Response
This quote shows how ashamed Elizabeth is of herself when he realizes that her judgments of Mr. Wickham were completely false. Elizabeth is a very rational person and a mistake like this makes her feel bad about her character. She had been prejudice based on a bad first impression and it had blinded her to the rest of the two men's characters
Quote
"Jane had been deprived, by the folly and indecorum of her own family!" (163).
Response
Jane's unfortunate situation with Mr. Bingley was caused by the absurd nature of Mrs. Bennet. Mrs. Bennet could not control her emotions and she always said what was on her mind even though she was in a public setting. Her personality is the one thing that permitted her from achieving her only dream, finding her five daughters husbands.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Quote
"he addressed himself particularly to her, as if wishing to make her feel what she had lost in refusing him" (Austen 120).
Response
Mr. Collins continues to make a fool out of himself on every occasion possible. He cannot accept the fact that any person could reject him or dislike him. When he is rejected by Lizzy he finds it especially appalling because Lady Catherine told him to choose a wife. Mr. Collins is utterly rediculous.
Quote
"I pity, though I cannot help blaming her... But I pity her, because she must feel that she has been acting wrong, and because I am very sure that anxiety for her brother is the cause of it" (115).
Response
Jane's optimism can be a good thing at times because she can always see the good things in people. Sometimes there are not any good qualities to be noticed and this creates a very big problem. She becomes very vulnerable to other people who want to hurt her because she is unable to realize their true intentions.
"he addressed himself particularly to her, as if wishing to make her feel what she had lost in refusing him" (Austen 120).
Response
Mr. Collins continues to make a fool out of himself on every occasion possible. He cannot accept the fact that any person could reject him or dislike him. When he is rejected by Lizzy he finds it especially appalling because Lady Catherine told him to choose a wife. Mr. Collins is utterly rediculous.
Quote
"I pity, though I cannot help blaming her... But I pity her, because she must feel that she has been acting wrong, and because I am very sure that anxiety for her brother is the cause of it" (115).
Response
Jane's optimism can be a good thing at times because she can always see the good things in people. Sometimes there are not any good qualities to be noticed and this creates a very big problem. She becomes very vulnerable to other people who want to hurt her because she is unable to realize their true intentions.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Pride and Prejudice #5
Quote
"To Elizabeth, however, he voluntarily acknowledged that the necessity of his absence had been self-imposed" (Austen 88).
Response
Mr. Wickham, for lack of a better term, is a punk. He directly contradicts what he said in the previous reading. He stated before that he would not be swayed in his decisions by Mr. Darcy, basically saying that he would go to the ball even if Mr. Darcy was there. Once again through Elizabeth's prejudice towards Mr. Darcy she cannot see what Mr. Wickham is doing. Her intellect is being compromised by her emotion. It seems as though Mr. Wickham was scared of Mr. Darcy so he backed out of the ball at the last second.
Quote
"Janes temper was not desponding, and she was gradually led to hope, through the diffidence of affection sometimes overcame that hope, that Bingley would return to Netherfield and answer every wish of her heart" (92).
Response
Jane is very easily swayed by the opinions of others, she believes whatever anybody tells her. She goes to Lizzy with the thought that Mr. Bingley is leaving based on the unreliable Caroline Bingley and within a few minutes she begins to tak the opinion of Lizzy. She reminds me of Huck Finn as he cannot make his own opinion, he was very easily influenced by society and Pap and Ms. Watson that he never had a chance to think for himself.
"To Elizabeth, however, he voluntarily acknowledged that the necessity of his absence had been self-imposed" (Austen 88).
Response
Mr. Wickham, for lack of a better term, is a punk. He directly contradicts what he said in the previous reading. He stated before that he would not be swayed in his decisions by Mr. Darcy, basically saying that he would go to the ball even if Mr. Darcy was there. Once again through Elizabeth's prejudice towards Mr. Darcy she cannot see what Mr. Wickham is doing. Her intellect is being compromised by her emotion. It seems as though Mr. Wickham was scared of Mr. Darcy so he backed out of the ball at the last second.
Quote
"Janes temper was not desponding, and she was gradually led to hope, through the diffidence of affection sometimes overcame that hope, that Bingley would return to Netherfield and answer every wish of her heart" (92).
Response
Jane is very easily swayed by the opinions of others, she believes whatever anybody tells her. She goes to Lizzy with the thought that Mr. Bingley is leaving based on the unreliable Caroline Bingley and within a few minutes she begins to tak the opinion of Lizzy. She reminds me of Huck Finn as he cannot make his own opinion, he was very easily influenced by society and Pap and Ms. Watson that he never had a chance to think for himself.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Pride and Prejudice #4
Quote
"Mr. Collins, awkward and solemn, apologising instead of attending, and often moving wrong without being aware of it, gave her all the shame and misery which a disagreeable partner for a couple of dances can give" (Austen 68).
Response
Mr. Collins seems blissfully unaware of his rediculous nature. He only thinks what he wants and is unaware of the fool he makes of himself most of the time. He cannot dance and is unaware that he is a bad dancer. Mr. Collins is on the whole socially awkward, he seems to have no place in society.
Quote
"She felt it to be the probable consequence of her allusions to Mr. Wickham, and rejoiced in it" (78).
Response
Elizabeth takes great joy in her attempts to upset Darcy and she has every right to. The strange thing is that Mr. Darcy does not care, I believe it is mostly due to the fact that he is better than everyone else and he knows it, nothing can hurt his pride. Mr. Darcy is hopelessly in love with Elizabeth as she shows absolutely no interest in him at all, she seems to be falling in love with Mr. Wickham
"Mr. Collins, awkward and solemn, apologising instead of attending, and often moving wrong without being aware of it, gave her all the shame and misery which a disagreeable partner for a couple of dances can give" (Austen 68).
Response
Mr. Collins seems blissfully unaware of his rediculous nature. He only thinks what he wants and is unaware of the fool he makes of himself most of the time. He cannot dance and is unaware that he is a bad dancer. Mr. Collins is on the whole socially awkward, he seems to have no place in society.
Quote
"She felt it to be the probable consequence of her allusions to Mr. Wickham, and rejoiced in it" (78).
Response
Elizabeth takes great joy in her attempts to upset Darcy and she has every right to. The strange thing is that Mr. Darcy does not care, I believe it is mostly due to the fact that he is better than everyone else and he knows it, nothing can hurt his pride. Mr. Darcy is hopelessly in love with Elizabeth as she shows absolutely no interest in him at all, she seems to be falling in love with Mr. Wickham
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Pride and Prejudice #3
Quote
"'And yours,' he replied with a smile, 'is wilfully to misunderstand them'" (Austen 43)
Response
With this quote Mr. Darcy seems to be dropping a subtle hint to Elizabeth that his opinion of her is not what she thinks it is. This does not make much of a difference due to the terrible first impression that Mr. Darcy made on Elizabeth. Mr. Darcy comes off as hating everybody but his actual problem is not letting anybody into his life out of pride, he does not open himself up and show people his true personality.
Quote
"He was a tall, heavy looking man of five and twenty. His air was grave and stately, and his manners were very formal" (49).
Response
This is the first interaction we see of Mr. Collins and the Bennets and his first impression is very good. He comes off as a very polite well spoken man. As we have already seen Mr. Collins will soon make a fool out of himself with his disaster of a proposal. Mr. Collins is a hard person to figure out, at one point he will be a respectable man and at another point he could be delivering the worst proposal anyone has ever heard
"'And yours,' he replied with a smile, 'is wilfully to misunderstand them'" (Austen 43)
Response
With this quote Mr. Darcy seems to be dropping a subtle hint to Elizabeth that his opinion of her is not what she thinks it is. This does not make much of a difference due to the terrible first impression that Mr. Darcy made on Elizabeth. Mr. Darcy comes off as hating everybody but his actual problem is not letting anybody into his life out of pride, he does not open himself up and show people his true personality.
Quote
"He was a tall, heavy looking man of five and twenty. His air was grave and stately, and his manners were very formal" (49).
Response
This is the first interaction we see of Mr. Collins and the Bennets and his first impression is very good. He comes off as a very polite well spoken man. As we have already seen Mr. Collins will soon make a fool out of himself with his disaster of a proposal. Mr. Collins is a hard person to figure out, at one point he will be a respectable man and at another point he could be delivering the worst proposal anyone has ever heard
Monday, November 2, 2009
Pride and Prejudice #2
Quote
"If your daughter should have a dangerous fit of illness, if she should die, it would be a comfort to know that it was all in the pursuit of Mr. Bingley, and u nder your orders" (Austen 23).
Response
Once again, Mr. Bennet shows his frustration with the antics of his wife by using sarcasm to deal with her. Mrs. Bennet goes about answering Mr. Bennet's sarcasm with complete oblivion to what is happening. Mrs. Bennet takes sarcasm as seriousness and gives Mr. Bennet an actual answer, which makes it all the more amusing for Mr. Bennet
Quote
"To walk three miles, or four miles, or five miles, or whatever it is, above her ankles in dirt, and alone, quite alone! . . . It seems to show an abominable sort of conceited independence, a most country town indifference to decorum" (26).
"It shews an affection for her sister that is very pleasing" (26).
Response
These two quotes show the complete opposite personalities of Mr. Darcy and Mr. Bingley. Mr. Darcy is more like a glass half empty type of person with Mr. Bingley being the total opposite. Another difference is that Mr. Darcy is always attempting to find the faults in people out of his arrogance and pride while Mr. Bingley, even though he is very wealthy, tries to find the good in people and seems to give people the benefit of the doubt in most circumstances.
"If your daughter should have a dangerous fit of illness, if she should die, it would be a comfort to know that it was all in the pursuit of Mr. Bingley, and u nder your orders" (Austen 23).
Response
Once again, Mr. Bennet shows his frustration with the antics of his wife by using sarcasm to deal with her. Mrs. Bennet goes about answering Mr. Bennet's sarcasm with complete oblivion to what is happening. Mrs. Bennet takes sarcasm as seriousness and gives Mr. Bennet an actual answer, which makes it all the more amusing for Mr. Bennet
Quote
"To walk three miles, or four miles, or five miles, or whatever it is, above her ankles in dirt, and alone, quite alone! . . . It seems to show an abominable sort of conceited independence, a most country town indifference to decorum" (26).
"It shews an affection for her sister that is very pleasing" (26).
Response
These two quotes show the complete opposite personalities of Mr. Darcy and Mr. Bingley. Mr. Darcy is more like a glass half empty type of person with Mr. Bingley being the total opposite. Another difference is that Mr. Darcy is always attempting to find the faults in people out of his arrogance and pride while Mr. Bingley, even though he is very wealthy, tries to find the good in people and seems to give people the benefit of the doubt in most circumstances.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Pride and Prejudice #1
Quote
"'My dear Mr. Bennet', replied his wife,'how can you be so tiresome! you must know that I am thinking of his marrying one of them'" (Austen 1).
Response
This quote relates to Mrs. Bennet's obsession with having her daughters married, especially to a man with a higher social staus. Mrs. Bennet tirelessly implores Mr. Bennet to make aquaintances with Mr. Bingly, who is a newcomer and rich. Mr. Bennet's strategy in dealing with his nagging wife is usually sarcasm.
Quote
"I know you do; and it is that which makes the wonder. With your good sense, to be so honestly blind to the follies and nonsense of others!" (10).
Response
This quote relates to the differences between Elizabeth and Jane Bennet. As was explained during class, we see Elizabeth's reasoning and intelligence in comparison to to Jane's happy-go-lucky attitude. Jane always tries to see the good in people which is not always a good thing because not everyone is a good person.
"'My dear Mr. Bennet', replied his wife,'how can you be so tiresome! you must know that I am thinking of his marrying one of them'" (Austen 1).
Response
This quote relates to Mrs. Bennet's obsession with having her daughters married, especially to a man with a higher social staus. Mrs. Bennet tirelessly implores Mr. Bennet to make aquaintances with Mr. Bingly, who is a newcomer and rich. Mr. Bennet's strategy in dealing with his nagging wife is usually sarcasm.
Quote
"I know you do; and it is that which makes the wonder. With your good sense, to be so honestly blind to the follies and nonsense of others!" (10).
Response
This quote relates to the differences between Elizabeth and Jane Bennet. As was explained during class, we see Elizabeth's reasoning and intelligence in comparison to to Jane's happy-go-lucky attitude. Jane always tries to see the good in people which is not always a good thing because not everyone is a good person.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
The Tao
Most Important Aspect of the Tao
The most important aspect of the Tao is part 5, The Law of Justice. The first part of the law of justice talks about sexual justice, if everyone could follow sexual justice, or, stayed faithful to their partner that would eliminate a common problem among the American people. The next aspect is honesty, as many people say, honesty is the best policy. If there was a way to force people to be honest then there would be nearly no problems. Most people would not do anything wrong if they knew they could not lie about it. The third and most important aspect of the law of justice is justice in courts. If there was no justice in courts then there would be anarchy, people would run wild doing anything they wanted to if there were no consequences.
Added Aspect
If I was to add an aspect to the Tao it would be called Duties to Education. Everyone has the right to education and should take advantage of that. It has been statistically proven that high school graduates make more money than those who do not have a high school diploma and college graduates make more money still. Education is the key to success. Parents have a duty to send their child to school as a student is obligated to be at school.
The most important aspect of the Tao is part 5, The Law of Justice. The first part of the law of justice talks about sexual justice, if everyone could follow sexual justice, or, stayed faithful to their partner that would eliminate a common problem among the American people. The next aspect is honesty, as many people say, honesty is the best policy. If there was a way to force people to be honest then there would be nearly no problems. Most people would not do anything wrong if they knew they could not lie about it. The third and most important aspect of the law of justice is justice in courts. If there was no justice in courts then there would be anarchy, people would run wild doing anything they wanted to if there were no consequences.
Added Aspect
If I was to add an aspect to the Tao it would be called Duties to Education. Everyone has the right to education and should take advantage of that. It has been statistically proven that high school graduates make more money than those who do not have a high school diploma and college graduates make more money still. Education is the key to success. Parents have a duty to send their child to school as a student is obligated to be at school.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Abolition of Man: The Way
"Is it maintained that we must obey Instinct, that we cannot do otherwise? But if so, why are Green Books and the like written? ... Why such praise for those who have submitted to the inevitable?" (Lewis 34).
"The effort to refute it and raise a new system of value in its place is self-contradictory. There has never been, and never will be, a radically new judgement of value in the history of the world" (43).
In part two of The Abolition of Man C.S. Lewis goes about refuting Gauis and Titius by using instinct. He proposes the question of why the Green Book was written, it only explains the obvious, or the inevitable. He also brings up the Innovator and the attempts to change value. Lewis explains that value is objective, as explained in Mere Christianity, and any Innovatory who was to try to change value is dead wrong.
"The effort to refute it and raise a new system of value in its place is self-contradictory. There has never been, and never will be, a radically new judgement of value in the history of the world" (43).
In part two of The Abolition of Man C.S. Lewis goes about refuting Gauis and Titius by using instinct. He proposes the question of why the Green Book was written, it only explains the obvious, or the inevitable. He also brings up the Innovator and the attempts to change value. Lewis explains that value is objective, as explained in Mere Christianity, and any Innovatory who was to try to change value is dead wrong.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
MLK Essay
Tim Rezendes
AP English 11
Letter from Birmingham Jail Essay
10/13/09
Persuasive Words
Martin Luther King Junior’s Letter from Birmingham Jail is one of the most persuasive letters ever written, especially considering the circumstances under which it was written. King had no outside resources such as dictionaries, thesauruses, and references. King utilizes his superior intellect in order to produce such a compelling letter. The aspect that is most important to the persuasiveness of King’s letter is diction, with vital secondary aspects such as syntax, emotion, and logic.
King’s diction, or choice of words, is exceptional. His attack is relentless and assertive. It is extremely impressive that King can come up with such intricate word schemes with no resources; he was locked inside of a Birmingham jail. He had no books for reference, he had only his intelligence. King’s assertive word choice is demonstrated when he says, “It is easy for those who have never felt the stinging darts of segregation to say wait” (King). Instead of saying something lackluster he uses phrases such as, the stinging darts of segregation. It is these phrases that put his diction on a level that is quite nearly incomparable. King’s vocabulary makes him seem very intelligent, which is paramount due to the fact that he is an African-American living in a world dominated by white males. His diction makes up for what he lacks in character. If King does not come off as smart and well educated from the beginning then he will immediately be discredited by his critics. An aspect of diction that makes King’s letter all the more impressive is the utilization of imagery. King’s most important use of imagery comes in the last sentence, it is possibly the most forceful statement in the entire letter: “Let us all hope that the dark clouds of racial prejudice will soon pass away and the deep for of misunderstanding will be lifted from our fear-drenched communities… the radiant stars of love and brotherhood will shine over our great nation with all of their scintillating beauty” (King). This statement leaves leaders with a lasting impression of King’s intelligence and reasoning, King starts off with the bad and ends with the good so as to leave us with a lasting impression of the future America. King also uses syntax in order to present a persuasive argument.
King uses various forms of syntax in order to present his argument, parallelisms, juxtapositions, and antitheses are examples of a few. Perhaps King’s most effective use of syntax comes when he answers his own rhetorical questions. This form of argument is highly effective because it takes into effect any possible counterarguments and refutes them before they can be brought up. This technique is vital to King’s argument mainly because of the color of his skin. King needs to make sure he immediately diffuses any counter arguments because one small error can discredit his whole letter. The use of this method is not only important for the quality of King’s syntax, but also the credibility of his character. King’s use of periodic sentence also helps him build an imposing argument. His use of semicolons makes his readers feel his emotions as they read the run on sentences that seem to envelop the reader. King also relies on his use of literary appeals to produce an efficient argument, the first of which being his emotions.
King’s emotion is very genuine because he is living the struggle. It is not as if a white man is writing about the struggles of a black man in the 1960s, it is a black man living the struggle of a black man and trying to make a difference. King is passionate about his topic because if he does not make a change then he is the one who pays the price. The white men who read this letter will not be personally affected by the letter although King will be directly changed by the impact his letter has on others. An example of King’s, and his daughters, emotion is portrayed when he says, “ When you suddenly find your tongue twisted… as you seek to explain to your six-year-old daughter why she cannot go to the public amusement park…and see tears welling up in her little eyes”(King). This quote explains the real emotions of black people; even innocent black children are affected by the prejudice of the white people. The very articulate King explains that even he struggles to find the words that he should use to explain his situation to his young daughter. The second literary appeal that King uses in his argument is logic.
King’s logic is very relevant to the situation at hand, he bring up constitutional rights and laws that black people are supposedly entitled to. King brings up the Supreme Court’s decision of 1954 which outlawed segregation in public schools. This decision is brought up due to the fact of a possible counter argument that would inquire about the breaking of laws by black people. He then brings up the concept of just and unjust laws. He advocates the need to obey just laws and disobey unjust laws, taken from the great Mahatma Gandhi. He goes as far as to say that it is our moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws. This is the most important aspect of his logic because it sums up the civil rights movement in one small argument.
King’s letter is impeccable because of his use of diction, and also his secondary use of syntax, emotion, and logic. King’s letter justifies the whole civil rights movement and makes it seemingly impossible to refute any of his ideas. His literary perfection is above all others, his word choice and appeals are outstanding. One could make a very valid argument that says that King is one of the greatest writers that has ever existed.
AP English 11
Letter from Birmingham Jail Essay
10/13/09
Persuasive Words
Martin Luther King Junior’s Letter from Birmingham Jail is one of the most persuasive letters ever written, especially considering the circumstances under which it was written. King had no outside resources such as dictionaries, thesauruses, and references. King utilizes his superior intellect in order to produce such a compelling letter. The aspect that is most important to the persuasiveness of King’s letter is diction, with vital secondary aspects such as syntax, emotion, and logic.
King’s diction, or choice of words, is exceptional. His attack is relentless and assertive. It is extremely impressive that King can come up with such intricate word schemes with no resources; he was locked inside of a Birmingham jail. He had no books for reference, he had only his intelligence. King’s assertive word choice is demonstrated when he says, “It is easy for those who have never felt the stinging darts of segregation to say wait” (King). Instead of saying something lackluster he uses phrases such as, the stinging darts of segregation. It is these phrases that put his diction on a level that is quite nearly incomparable. King’s vocabulary makes him seem very intelligent, which is paramount due to the fact that he is an African-American living in a world dominated by white males. His diction makes up for what he lacks in character. If King does not come off as smart and well educated from the beginning then he will immediately be discredited by his critics. An aspect of diction that makes King’s letter all the more impressive is the utilization of imagery. King’s most important use of imagery comes in the last sentence, it is possibly the most forceful statement in the entire letter: “Let us all hope that the dark clouds of racial prejudice will soon pass away and the deep for of misunderstanding will be lifted from our fear-drenched communities… the radiant stars of love and brotherhood will shine over our great nation with all of their scintillating beauty” (King). This statement leaves leaders with a lasting impression of King’s intelligence and reasoning, King starts off with the bad and ends with the good so as to leave us with a lasting impression of the future America. King also uses syntax in order to present a persuasive argument.
King uses various forms of syntax in order to present his argument, parallelisms, juxtapositions, and antitheses are examples of a few. Perhaps King’s most effective use of syntax comes when he answers his own rhetorical questions. This form of argument is highly effective because it takes into effect any possible counterarguments and refutes them before they can be brought up. This technique is vital to King’s argument mainly because of the color of his skin. King needs to make sure he immediately diffuses any counter arguments because one small error can discredit his whole letter. The use of this method is not only important for the quality of King’s syntax, but also the credibility of his character. King’s use of periodic sentence also helps him build an imposing argument. His use of semicolons makes his readers feel his emotions as they read the run on sentences that seem to envelop the reader. King also relies on his use of literary appeals to produce an efficient argument, the first of which being his emotions.
King’s emotion is very genuine because he is living the struggle. It is not as if a white man is writing about the struggles of a black man in the 1960s, it is a black man living the struggle of a black man and trying to make a difference. King is passionate about his topic because if he does not make a change then he is the one who pays the price. The white men who read this letter will not be personally affected by the letter although King will be directly changed by the impact his letter has on others. An example of King’s, and his daughters, emotion is portrayed when he says, “ When you suddenly find your tongue twisted… as you seek to explain to your six-year-old daughter why she cannot go to the public amusement park…and see tears welling up in her little eyes”(King). This quote explains the real emotions of black people; even innocent black children are affected by the prejudice of the white people. The very articulate King explains that even he struggles to find the words that he should use to explain his situation to his young daughter. The second literary appeal that King uses in his argument is logic.
King’s logic is very relevant to the situation at hand, he bring up constitutional rights and laws that black people are supposedly entitled to. King brings up the Supreme Court’s decision of 1954 which outlawed segregation in public schools. This decision is brought up due to the fact of a possible counter argument that would inquire about the breaking of laws by black people. He then brings up the concept of just and unjust laws. He advocates the need to obey just laws and disobey unjust laws, taken from the great Mahatma Gandhi. He goes as far as to say that it is our moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws. This is the most important aspect of his logic because it sums up the civil rights movement in one small argument.
King’s letter is impeccable because of his use of diction, and also his secondary use of syntax, emotion, and logic. King’s letter justifies the whole civil rights movement and makes it seemingly impossible to refute any of his ideas. His literary perfection is above all others, his word choice and appeals are outstanding. One could make a very valid argument that says that King is one of the greatest writers that has ever existed.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
MLK Notes
Tim Rezendes
AP English
10/7/09
Outline
Letter From Birmingham Jail
Outline
I. Diction
A. Martin Luther King is relentless with his attack and his word choice is outstanding considering the fact that he is inside of a jail with no outside resources.
B. He is also very assertive with his choice of words
1. An example of his assertiveness comes when he says, “I guess it is easy for those who have never felt the stinging darts of segregation to say wait.”
C. MLK’s letter is also filled with numerous instances of imagery.
1. “Let us all hope that the dark clouds of racial prejudice will soon pass away and the deep fog of misunderstanding sill be lifted from our fear-drenched communities and in some not too distant tomorrow the radiant stars of love and brotherhood will shine over our great nation with all of their scintillating beauty.”
• The thing that stands out most to me about this quote is the way that King starts with the bad by describing dark clouds of racial prejudice and ends with the good by saying things such as radiant stars of love and brotherhood.
II. Syntax
A. King’s Letter from Birmingham Jail contains various forms of syntax including parallelisms, juxtapositions, and antitheses.
B. One of King’s most effective way to present a good argument is the way he answers his own rhetorical questions.
1. He needs to attack any counter argument that a white person could say because he could easily be discredited because of one mishap due to the fact that he is black
C. Another affective form is his use of periodic sentence
1. He uses semicolons so that his sentence seems to run on and build to a climax
III. Literary Appeals
A. To start, King’s ethos is not as good as some other people due to the fact that he is black in the wrong time period; it has nothing to do with his writing which is brilliant.
B. To compensate for this King’s writing has to be flawless, and it is.
C. King’s logos is also very good, he brings up rights that black people are entitled to.
D. King is very much into his writing emotionally because it is his life, he is living the struggle of a black man in the United States.
AP English
10/7/09
Outline
Letter From Birmingham Jail
Outline
I. Diction
A. Martin Luther King is relentless with his attack and his word choice is outstanding considering the fact that he is inside of a jail with no outside resources.
B. He is also very assertive with his choice of words
1. An example of his assertiveness comes when he says, “I guess it is easy for those who have never felt the stinging darts of segregation to say wait.”
C. MLK’s letter is also filled with numerous instances of imagery.
1. “Let us all hope that the dark clouds of racial prejudice will soon pass away and the deep fog of misunderstanding sill be lifted from our fear-drenched communities and in some not too distant tomorrow the radiant stars of love and brotherhood will shine over our great nation with all of their scintillating beauty.”
• The thing that stands out most to me about this quote is the way that King starts with the bad by describing dark clouds of racial prejudice and ends with the good by saying things such as radiant stars of love and brotherhood.
II. Syntax
A. King’s Letter from Birmingham Jail contains various forms of syntax including parallelisms, juxtapositions, and antitheses.
B. One of King’s most effective way to present a good argument is the way he answers his own rhetorical questions.
1. He needs to attack any counter argument that a white person could say because he could easily be discredited because of one mishap due to the fact that he is black
C. Another affective form is his use of periodic sentence
1. He uses semicolons so that his sentence seems to run on and build to a climax
III. Literary Appeals
A. To start, King’s ethos is not as good as some other people due to the fact that he is black in the wrong time period; it has nothing to do with his writing which is brilliant.
B. To compensate for this King’s writing has to be flawless, and it is.
C. King’s logos is also very good, he brings up rights that black people are entitled to.
D. King is very much into his writing emotionally because it is his life, he is living the struggle of a black man in the United States.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Fallacies
Hasty Generalization
WIll plays football, he must not have good grades
Stereotype
Irish people are drunks.
Cause and Effect
I went to bed at 2 am. As a result, out football team got killed.
Only Cause
If you do not eat a lot you will not be fat
False Analogy
My balance was outstanding, nuch like that of a drunk person
Attacking the Person
DIngo thinks he is smart when it is plainly obvious that he is stupid
Either or
Either we have to win the game or lose the game.
NOn-Seequiter
I get good grades, I should be forced to attend summer school
CIrcular Reasoning
I am funny, I get good grades, and I am very intelligent, you should raise my grade.
WIll plays football, he must not have good grades
Stereotype
Irish people are drunks.
Cause and Effect
I went to bed at 2 am. As a result, out football team got killed.
Only Cause
If you do not eat a lot you will not be fat
False Analogy
My balance was outstanding, nuch like that of a drunk person
Attacking the Person
DIngo thinks he is smart when it is plainly obvious that he is stupid
Either or
Either we have to win the game or lose the game.
NOn-Seequiter
I get good grades, I should be forced to attend summer school
CIrcular Reasoning
I am funny, I get good grades, and I am very intelligent, you should raise my grade.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Syllogisms
True Syllogisms
1. All people who are blind cannot see
Ray Charles is blind
Ray Charles cannot see
2. All birds have wings
A crow has wings
A crow is a bird
3. Dinosaurs are extinct
A T-Rex is a dinosaur
The T-Rex is extinct
4. All 16 year olds can get their permit
Bob is 16
Bob can get his permit
False Syllogisms
1. All things that walk are human
Tigers can walk
Tigers are humans
This is false because humans are not the only things that can walk
2. All football players are over 6 feet tall
I am a football player
I am over 6 feet tall
This is false because I am under six feet
3. All things that live in water are fish
Dolphins live in water
Dolphins are fish
This is false because not all things that live in water are fish
4. All humans believe in God
Atheists are humans
Atheists believe in God
This is false because there are humans who do no believe in God
1. All people who are blind cannot see
Ray Charles is blind
Ray Charles cannot see
2. All birds have wings
A crow has wings
A crow is a bird
3. Dinosaurs are extinct
A T-Rex is a dinosaur
The T-Rex is extinct
4. All 16 year olds can get their permit
Bob is 16
Bob can get his permit
False Syllogisms
1. All things that walk are human
Tigers can walk
Tigers are humans
This is false because humans are not the only things that can walk
2. All football players are over 6 feet tall
I am a football player
I am over 6 feet tall
This is false because I am under six feet
3. All things that live in water are fish
Dolphins live in water
Dolphins are fish
This is false because not all things that live in water are fish
4. All humans believe in God
Atheists are humans
Atheists believe in God
This is false because there are humans who do no believe in God
Thursday, October 1, 2009
proposal
Tim Rezendes
AP English
10/2/09
Proposal
Revised Proposal
We’ve been together for three years now and I’m so in love with you words can barely describe. I love you more than anything; you’re the first thing that comes to my mind in the morning and the last thing I think about before I fall asleep. I feel like this is the next logical step in our relationship and at this time in my life I am ready to spend my life with you. I can’t imagine going a day without you; I need you in my life. You are my everything and I would do anything for you. There are so many things that I love about you, you are smart, funny, and beautiful. You have true beauty, both on the inside and outside; your personality is just as beautiful as you are. I would never put you before anyone else even thought we fight sometimes I always have your best interests at heart. I would choose you one thousand times over; I would choose you over every other girl in the world because I love you with all my heart. When it comes down to it I simply need you in my life and I don’t know what I would do without you. I’ll love you until the day I leave this earth.
Will you marry me?
AP English
10/2/09
Proposal
Revised Proposal
We’ve been together for three years now and I’m so in love with you words can barely describe. I love you more than anything; you’re the first thing that comes to my mind in the morning and the last thing I think about before I fall asleep. I feel like this is the next logical step in our relationship and at this time in my life I am ready to spend my life with you. I can’t imagine going a day without you; I need you in my life. You are my everything and I would do anything for you. There are so many things that I love about you, you are smart, funny, and beautiful. You have true beauty, both on the inside and outside; your personality is just as beautiful as you are. I would never put you before anyone else even thought we fight sometimes I always have your best interests at heart. I would choose you one thousand times over; I would choose you over every other girl in the world because I love you with all my heart. When it comes down to it I simply need you in my life and I don’t know what I would do without you. I’ll love you until the day I leave this earth.
Will you marry me?
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Analysis
There might be a lot of typos because i had to scan it in order to get it back on my computer
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Fim Rezendes
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10/28/09
Mr. Collins Analysis
Analysis of Mr. Collins's Proposal
Throughout his proposal Mr. Collins makes three types of literary appeals, logos, ethos, and pathos.
The first appeal that Mr. Collins makes is to logic, or logos. Unfortunately, Mr. Collins's appeal to logic is terrible. Mr. Collins has many reasons on why Miss Elizabeth should marry him although none of his reasons are logical whatsoever. Mr. Collins's first reason for marriage is that it is simply the right thing for a clergyman to do. Usually marriage is based on love but in Mr. Collins's case it is simply the right thing to do. Mr. Collins then says, "Secondly, that I am convinced it will add very greatly to my happiness" (Austen). Matrimony is usually something that involves two people but Mr. Collins seems to think that he is the only person that matters in a relationship. Thirdly, Mr. Collins gives a reason that has nothing to do with him or with Miss Elizabeth. His reason is that his very noble patroness, Miss Catherine de Bourgh, told him that he needs to marry. Mr. Collins is not even getting married on his own accord; he is getting married under false pretenses. Mr. Collins's next appeal is to ethos.
Mr. Collins's appeal to ethos, or emotion, is genuine to himself but somewhat odd from our perspective. Mr. Collins's almost seems arrogant about his proposal even though as the reader we see that Miss Elizabeth is not interested in the least in Mr. Collins. At one point in the passage Mr. Collins goes as far as to say that he is Miss Elizabeth's only option for marriage due to the fact that she is poor and no halfway decent man would ever want her. Obviously, insulting a girl is not the best way to get her to love you. The most peculiar thing that Mr. Collins does happens after he is rejected by Miss Elizabeth. After he is rejected he says, "I know it to be the established custom of your sex to reject a man on the first application" (Austen). Mr. Collins jusl will not give up even when looking rejection dead in the eyes. Mr. Collins's final appeal is to pathos.
Mr. Collins's as a character is delusional. He cannot accept the fact that Miss Elizabeth rejected him. Mr. Collins is like a lion hi the presence of a fresh kill, he will not give up until he gets what he desires. In this case, Elizabeth is what he desires and it seems like he will never give up no matter how many times he is rejected. Mr. Collins only sees and hears what he want to hear. It seems as though what goes on in his head, no matter how illogical it is, he thinks will happen.
Rezendes 1
Fim Rezendes
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10/28/09
Mr. Collins Analysis
Analysis of Mr. Collins's Proposal
Throughout his proposal Mr. Collins makes three types of literary appeals, logos, ethos, and pathos.
The first appeal that Mr. Collins makes is to logic, or logos. Unfortunately, Mr. Collins's appeal to logic is terrible. Mr. Collins has many reasons on why Miss Elizabeth should marry him although none of his reasons are logical whatsoever. Mr. Collins's first reason for marriage is that it is simply the right thing for a clergyman to do. Usually marriage is based on love but in Mr. Collins's case it is simply the right thing to do. Mr. Collins then says, "Secondly, that I am convinced it will add very greatly to my happiness" (Austen). Matrimony is usually something that involves two people but Mr. Collins seems to think that he is the only person that matters in a relationship. Thirdly, Mr. Collins gives a reason that has nothing to do with him or with Miss Elizabeth. His reason is that his very noble patroness, Miss Catherine de Bourgh, told him that he needs to marry. Mr. Collins is not even getting married on his own accord; he is getting married under false pretenses. Mr. Collins's next appeal is to ethos.
Mr. Collins's appeal to ethos, or emotion, is genuine to himself but somewhat odd from our perspective. Mr. Collins's almost seems arrogant about his proposal even though as the reader we see that Miss Elizabeth is not interested in the least in Mr. Collins. At one point in the passage Mr. Collins goes as far as to say that he is Miss Elizabeth's only option for marriage due to the fact that she is poor and no halfway decent man would ever want her. Obviously, insulting a girl is not the best way to get her to love you. The most peculiar thing that Mr. Collins does happens after he is rejected by Miss Elizabeth. After he is rejected he says, "I know it to be the established custom of your sex to reject a man on the first application" (Austen). Mr. Collins jusl will not give up even when looking rejection dead in the eyes. Mr. Collins's final appeal is to pathos.
Mr. Collins's as a character is delusional. He cannot accept the fact that Miss Elizabeth rejected him. Mr. Collins is like a lion hi the presence of a fresh kill, he will not give up until he gets what he desires. In this case, Elizabeth is what he desires and it seems like he will never give up no matter how many times he is rejected. Mr. Collins only sees and hears what he want to hear. It seems as though what goes on in his head, no matter how illogical it is, he thinks will happen.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Tim Rezendes
Society Notes Huck Finn
· The society of Huck Finn was profoundly racist, blacks were treated as second class citizens
· Slaves were present and common, runaway slaves were harshly punished
· We see a change in Huck Finn when he was away from racist society and he got to know the true nature of a black person and realized that they are not much different besides skin color
“I hadn’t had a bite to eat since yesterday, so Jim he got out some corn-dodgers and buttermilk, and pork and cabbage and greens—there ain’t nothing in the world so good when it’s cooked right”
· I look at dinner together as a sign of family and togetherness, Huck and Jim sharing a meal as equals is a sign of friendship
· Huck’s journey with Jim down the river brings them closer to each other and can be seen of a large scale as a relation between whites and blacks in the south
Society Notes Huck Finn
· The society of Huck Finn was profoundly racist, blacks were treated as second class citizens
· Slaves were present and common, runaway slaves were harshly punished
· We see a change in Huck Finn when he was away from racist society and he got to know the true nature of a black person and realized that they are not much different besides skin color
“I hadn’t had a bite to eat since yesterday, so Jim he got out some corn-dodgers and buttermilk, and pork and cabbage and greens—there ain’t nothing in the world so good when it’s cooked right”
· I look at dinner together as a sign of family and togetherness, Huck and Jim sharing a meal as equals is a sign of friendship
· Huck’s journey with Jim down the river brings them closer to each other and can be seen of a large scale as a relation between whites and blacks in the south
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Nortier Notes
Notes Nortier
· Nortier wants his honor upheld therefore he cannot consent to a marriage between his granddaughter and a royalist.
“Nortier looked at Villefort with an almost sublime expression of contempt and pride.”
· Nortier is very satisfied with himself now that his honor has been upheld
· Another issue of honor is the question of retaliation by Franz D’ Epinay for the killing of his father? Should he retaliate?
“Villefort opened the door and fled, for he was seized with the impulse to choke out of the old man the little life that remained to him.”
· With the honor of Nortier upheld the honor of Villefort has suddenly been destroyed, Franz couldn’t possibly respect the son of the man who killed his father
· Nortier is not only defending the honor of himself but the honor of the Bonapartist party, Nortier cannot let the Bonapartists be stepped on even though they aren’t in power
· Nortier wants his honor upheld therefore he cannot consent to a marriage between his granddaughter and a royalist.
“Nortier looked at Villefort with an almost sublime expression of contempt and pride.”
· Nortier is very satisfied with himself now that his honor has been upheld
· Another issue of honor is the question of retaliation by Franz D’ Epinay for the killing of his father? Should he retaliate?
“Villefort opened the door and fled, for he was seized with the impulse to choke out of the old man the little life that remained to him.”
· With the honor of Nortier upheld the honor of Villefort has suddenly been destroyed, Franz couldn’t possibly respect the son of the man who killed his father
· Nortier is not only defending the honor of himself but the honor of the Bonapartist party, Nortier cannot let the Bonapartists be stepped on even though they aren’t in power
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Tim Rezendes
English Notes
EDMOND DANTES AS GOD
· Edmond does not blame God for his imprisonment, he blames free will, Edmond then decides to take matters into his own hands and become a god-like figure
· Edmond controls the lives of the people who wronged him, seems like karma, he does all this behind the scene and nobody expects him of anything
[H]e felt he had passed beyond the bounds of vengeance, and that he could no longer say, “God is for and with me.”
Edmond can no longer say that God is with him because he is assuming the role of God, in his vengeance he becomes an all powerful being
· Edmond assumes different names and it seems as though he changes his form, a common religious saying says that we may find God in various forms, Edmond Dantes appears to people in different forms
· Edmond may be seen as a God when he becomes Sindbad the Sailor in order to help a friend in need, Monsieur Morrel, in Morrel’s eyes the money is like a gift from God
· In the eyes of Villefort Edmond may look like the devil instead of God but in our eyes we can see Edmond as a God and what is happening to Villefort is happening because of karma
· A famous bible quote says that our God is a God that suffers with us, Edmond is a being that suffers with those he eventually torments or helps, he suffers with Villefort due to his imprisonment and he also suffered when his friends had nothing while he was in jail.
English Notes
EDMOND DANTES AS GOD
· Edmond does not blame God for his imprisonment, he blames free will, Edmond then decides to take matters into his own hands and become a god-like figure
· Edmond controls the lives of the people who wronged him, seems like karma, he does all this behind the scene and nobody expects him of anything
[H]e felt he had passed beyond the bounds of vengeance, and that he could no longer say, “God is for and with me.”
Edmond can no longer say that God is with him because he is assuming the role of God, in his vengeance he becomes an all powerful being
· Edmond assumes different names and it seems as though he changes his form, a common religious saying says that we may find God in various forms, Edmond Dantes appears to people in different forms
· Edmond may be seen as a God when he becomes Sindbad the Sailor in order to help a friend in need, Monsieur Morrel, in Morrel’s eyes the money is like a gift from God
· In the eyes of Villefort Edmond may look like the devil instead of God but in our eyes we can see Edmond as a God and what is happening to Villefort is happening because of karma
· A famous bible quote says that our God is a God that suffers with us, Edmond is a being that suffers with those he eventually torments or helps, he suffers with Villefort due to his imprisonment and he also suffered when his friends had nothing while he was in jail.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Huck Finn
Tim Rezendes
AP English
Mr. George
August 25, 2009
Journey to Knowledge
In a time period where racial bigotry was considered to be the norm Huckleberry Finn’s journey can be looked at as a groundbreaking one. Huck’s journey enables him to overlook the color of one’s skin and look deeper into the personality. Huck is able to realize that a person’s skin color does not determine the type of person they are. Huck and Jim even become friends towards the end of the novel. Huck Finn is able to disinherit the bigotry that enveloped the south by escaping society that is fixed on the resentment of anything different, Huck is able to get to know Jim on a personal level, and through hard times Jim and Huck always stick together.
Huck’s journey down the river was most likely the best thing that has ever happened to him. Through his journey he is able to realize the bigotry is not right. Huck’s journey down the river brings him away from society and the stereotypes that are embedded in it. Huck does not have to face the pressure to be a racist no matter what his personal opinion is. In escaping from society Huck Finn is able to form his own opinions of black people, opinions that have always been within him but have never had the opportunity to surface because of society. Huck would have never been able to see the truth had he not escaped. In the beginning of Huck’s journey he is nervous about helping Jim due to the fact that he is a runaway slave; he is nervous due to the
fact that society does not find it acceptable to help a runaway slave. Society was the ultimate cause of racial bigotry in the United States; this is proven due to the fact that when Huck is away from society he is able to realize that black people are the same as white people. Another reason for Huck’s change in opinion is because Huck is able to get to know Jim on a more personal level.
Huck is able to eliminate his feelings of bigotry because he learns more about Jim and begins to understand him. In Huck’s time period white people had relatively no way to get to know black people and culture except on a slave to owner basis. White people did not know that there was not any difference between white and black people besides the skin color. Huck and Jim begin to become friends after they get to know each other; Huck is able to realize that there is no difference between Jim and himself. Towards the end of the story Huck even puts his life on the line to free Jim from Tom Sawyer’s aunt and uncle. A white man risking his life for a black man is unheard of but a friend risking his life for a friend is not something that is uncommon. Floating down the Mississippi River in a raft with Jim gives Huck the opportunity to learn more about Jim and realize that the stereotypical ways of white society are ridiculous. Huck and Jim become a team and they would be willing to risk their lives for one another because they depend on and trust one another completely. Huck and Jim are able to set aside their societal differences in order to realize that they have more in common than they expected. Another sign that Huck has disinherited the bigotry of society is that Jim and Huck stay together through all their hard times.
Jim and Huck not only get over their differences to learn more about each other, they actually become friends and are willing to do anything for each other. Jim and Huck are
separated a few times throughout the story but they always seem to find a way back to each other because they are friends and depend on each other for survival. Huck is almost reduced to tears when he finds out about Jim being sold to Silas and Sally Phelps. Huck decides that he cannot lose Jim and when Tom Sawyer shows up they hatch an elaborate scheme to free him. This scheme could have killed Huck but that did not matter; Huck was willing to do anything to free his friend.
Huck’s journey down the river is a journey to greater understanding; Huck is able to realize that black people and white people are more similar than society thinks. Huck is able to disinherit society’s bigotry by escaping society, getting to know a black person on a personal level, and he sticks together as friends with Jim. Huck’s journey allows him to experience things he never would have imagined in his wildest dreams. Huck is a revolutionary character in a revolutionary story.
AP English
Mr. George
August 25, 2009
Journey to Knowledge
In a time period where racial bigotry was considered to be the norm Huckleberry Finn’s journey can be looked at as a groundbreaking one. Huck’s journey enables him to overlook the color of one’s skin and look deeper into the personality. Huck is able to realize that a person’s skin color does not determine the type of person they are. Huck and Jim even become friends towards the end of the novel. Huck Finn is able to disinherit the bigotry that enveloped the south by escaping society that is fixed on the resentment of anything different, Huck is able to get to know Jim on a personal level, and through hard times Jim and Huck always stick together.
Huck’s journey down the river was most likely the best thing that has ever happened to him. Through his journey he is able to realize the bigotry is not right. Huck’s journey down the river brings him away from society and the stereotypes that are embedded in it. Huck does not have to face the pressure to be a racist no matter what his personal opinion is. In escaping from society Huck Finn is able to form his own opinions of black people, opinions that have always been within him but have never had the opportunity to surface because of society. Huck would have never been able to see the truth had he not escaped. In the beginning of Huck’s journey he is nervous about helping Jim due to the fact that he is a runaway slave; he is nervous due to the
fact that society does not find it acceptable to help a runaway slave. Society was the ultimate cause of racial bigotry in the United States; this is proven due to the fact that when Huck is away from society he is able to realize that black people are the same as white people. Another reason for Huck’s change in opinion is because Huck is able to get to know Jim on a more personal level.
Huck is able to eliminate his feelings of bigotry because he learns more about Jim and begins to understand him. In Huck’s time period white people had relatively no way to get to know black people and culture except on a slave to owner basis. White people did not know that there was not any difference between white and black people besides the skin color. Huck and Jim begin to become friends after they get to know each other; Huck is able to realize that there is no difference between Jim and himself. Towards the end of the story Huck even puts his life on the line to free Jim from Tom Sawyer’s aunt and uncle. A white man risking his life for a black man is unheard of but a friend risking his life for a friend is not something that is uncommon. Floating down the Mississippi River in a raft with Jim gives Huck the opportunity to learn more about Jim and realize that the stereotypical ways of white society are ridiculous. Huck and Jim become a team and they would be willing to risk their lives for one another because they depend on and trust one another completely. Huck and Jim are able to set aside their societal differences in order to realize that they have more in common than they expected. Another sign that Huck has disinherited the bigotry of society is that Jim and Huck stay together through all their hard times.
Jim and Huck not only get over their differences to learn more about each other, they actually become friends and are willing to do anything for each other. Jim and Huck are
separated a few times throughout the story but they always seem to find a way back to each other because they are friends and depend on each other for survival. Huck is almost reduced to tears when he finds out about Jim being sold to Silas and Sally Phelps. Huck decides that he cannot lose Jim and when Tom Sawyer shows up they hatch an elaborate scheme to free him. This scheme could have killed Huck but that did not matter; Huck was willing to do anything to free his friend.
Huck’s journey down the river is a journey to greater understanding; Huck is able to realize that black people and white people are more similar than society thinks. Huck is able to disinherit society’s bigotry by escaping society, getting to know a black person on a personal level, and he sticks together as friends with Jim. Huck’s journey allows him to experience things he never would have imagined in his wildest dreams. Huck is a revolutionary character in a revolutionary story.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Essay
Tim Rezendes
AP Language and Composition
Mr. George
July 15, 2009
Revenge is Sweet
Revenge is something that we as humans feel we are obligated to do when someone wrongs us. Whether it is Edmond Dantes swearing revenge on all who have forsaken him or Lil’ Wayne saying that he is going to shoot someone in his rap songs, it is all revenge nonetheless. Revenge comes about when someone has wronged you in some way, shape, or form; the action of another justifies ones revenge and, therefore, justifies Edmond’s revenge. The Count of Monte Cristo’s revenge is justified because of the wrongs done to him by his peers, the disgrace of his name, and by the lavish lifestyles that were gained by those who should have been severely punished.
When somebody does something that you deem as unjust there is always an opportunity to return the favor, revenge. The first two people to wrong Edmond Dantes were Danglars and Fernand Mondego. Danglars and Fernand were always jealous of Edmond; Danglars for his soon to be captain position on the Pharaon and Fernand for his betrothal to Mercedes. Acting out of anger and jealousy towards Edmond, Danglars wrote a letter which denounced Edmond as a Bonapartist agent and Fernand posted the letter. The second person who wronged Edmond Dantes was Monsieur de Villefort, the Procurer Du Roi. Monsieur de Villefort is the one
responsible for making judgments on the sentencing of criminals; he is the one who sentenced Edmond Dantes to life in prison. Villefort deserves to be punished by Edmond because he told
Edmond that he would help him due to the fact that he knew Edmond was only the messenger not the Bonapartist. Monsieur de Villefort betrays Edmond Dantes when he says “Give me your word of honor that you will appear directly you are summoned to do so, and you may rejoin your friends” (Dumas 50). Directly following this statement Edmond is captured and taken to prison and the Chateau D’ If. Due to the imprisonment of Edmond Dantes, his name was disgraced.
The name of Edmond was disgraced because of his imprisonment and his denunciation as a Bonapartist. When Edmond escaped from prison he could no longer use the name Edmond Dantes, he was known only as the Count of Monte Cristo. If Edmond went by his birth name he would have run the risk of being put in jail again due to Edmond’s numerous enemies. Edmond’s father was forced to suffer due to the imprisonment of his son. He died a slow painful death of hunger because he did not let anyone see him. Edmond had to avenge the death of his father in order to feel as though his father did not die in vain. After Edmond Dantes was long forgotten the people who disgraced him were able to make a massive fortune when they should have been made to suffer because of their actions.
Danglars, Fernand, and Villefort were able to become rich beyond their wildest dreams and live the life they always wanted even though they caused an innocent man to suffer a life in prison for fourteen years. Edmond Dantes had every right to ruin the lives of those who ruined his. Edmond Dantes wanted an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. Fernand even married Mercedes, the woman who was most important to Edmond Dantes. Fernand along with Danglars and Villefort deserved everything that happened to them. What goes around comes around; there
is no way that Danglars, Fernand, and Villefort should have been able to live with no consequences of what they did. If Edmond did not punish the three men then nobody would
have, they would have been allowed to live with no consequences although they destroyed the life of not only Edmond, but Mercedes as well.
Edmond Dantes was entitled to his vengeance. His revenge was justified because of the wrongs done to him by his peers, the disgrace of his peers, and the lavish lifestyles that were gained by those who should have been punished. Although Edmond could have been the bigger man in the situation and been happy with his liberty but that does not change the fact of justification. Justification and morally correct are two different things and Edmond Dantes’ actions were most definitely justified. In the end the good side prevailed and evil was defeated. In the end there was a happy ending, for once.
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AP Language and Composition
Mr. George
July 15, 2009
Revenge is Sweet
Revenge is something that we as humans feel we are obligated to do when someone wrongs us. Whether it is Edmond Dantes swearing revenge on all who have forsaken him or Lil’ Wayne saying that he is going to shoot someone in his rap songs, it is all revenge nonetheless. Revenge comes about when someone has wronged you in some way, shape, or form; the action of another justifies ones revenge and, therefore, justifies Edmond’s revenge. The Count of Monte Cristo’s revenge is justified because of the wrongs done to him by his peers, the disgrace of his name, and by the lavish lifestyles that were gained by those who should have been severely punished.
When somebody does something that you deem as unjust there is always an opportunity to return the favor, revenge. The first two people to wrong Edmond Dantes were Danglars and Fernand Mondego. Danglars and Fernand were always jealous of Edmond; Danglars for his soon to be captain position on the Pharaon and Fernand for his betrothal to Mercedes. Acting out of anger and jealousy towards Edmond, Danglars wrote a letter which denounced Edmond as a Bonapartist agent and Fernand posted the letter. The second person who wronged Edmond Dantes was Monsieur de Villefort, the Procurer Du Roi. Monsieur de Villefort is the one
responsible for making judgments on the sentencing of criminals; he is the one who sentenced Edmond Dantes to life in prison. Villefort deserves to be punished by Edmond because he told
Edmond that he would help him due to the fact that he knew Edmond was only the messenger not the Bonapartist. Monsieur de Villefort betrays Edmond Dantes when he says “Give me your word of honor that you will appear directly you are summoned to do so, and you may rejoin your friends” (Dumas 50). Directly following this statement Edmond is captured and taken to prison and the Chateau D’ If. Due to the imprisonment of Edmond Dantes, his name was disgraced.
The name of Edmond was disgraced because of his imprisonment and his denunciation as a Bonapartist. When Edmond escaped from prison he could no longer use the name Edmond Dantes, he was known only as the Count of Monte Cristo. If Edmond went by his birth name he would have run the risk of being put in jail again due to Edmond’s numerous enemies. Edmond’s father was forced to suffer due to the imprisonment of his son. He died a slow painful death of hunger because he did not let anyone see him. Edmond had to avenge the death of his father in order to feel as though his father did not die in vain. After Edmond Dantes was long forgotten the people who disgraced him were able to make a massive fortune when they should have been made to suffer because of their actions.
Danglars, Fernand, and Villefort were able to become rich beyond their wildest dreams and live the life they always wanted even though they caused an innocent man to suffer a life in prison for fourteen years. Edmond Dantes had every right to ruin the lives of those who ruined his. Edmond Dantes wanted an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. Fernand even married Mercedes, the woman who was most important to Edmond Dantes. Fernand along with Danglars and Villefort deserved everything that happened to them. What goes around comes around; there
is no way that Danglars, Fernand, and Villefort should have been able to live with no consequences of what they did. If Edmond did not punish the three men then nobody would
have, they would have been allowed to live with no consequences although they destroyed the life of not only Edmond, but Mercedes as well.
Edmond Dantes was entitled to his vengeance. His revenge was justified because of the wrongs done to him by his peers, the disgrace of his peers, and the lavish lifestyles that were gained by those who should have been punished. Although Edmond could have been the bigger man in the situation and been happy with his liberty but that does not change the fact of justification. Justification and morally correct are two different things and Edmond Dantes’ actions were most definitely justified. In the end the good side prevailed and evil was defeated. In the end there was a happy ending, for once.
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Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Native Son Post #11
QUOTE
"The rumbling mutter of the vast mob swept in."
DESCRIPTION
I do not understand why Bucklet would have the mob come into the court. I do not think the jury would be intimidated becuase they are basically set in their ways. Bigger's fate was determined when he put the pillow to Mary's head. The jury knew what they were going to decide long before this case started. The only thing left to answer is the question of the verdict, life or death?
QUESTION
Will Bigger live or die?
"The rumbling mutter of the vast mob swept in."
DESCRIPTION
I do not understand why Bucklet would have the mob come into the court. I do not think the jury would be intimidated becuase they are basically set in their ways. Bigger's fate was determined when he put the pillow to Mary's head. The jury knew what they were going to decide long before this case started. The only thing left to answer is the question of the verdict, life or death?
QUESTION
Will Bigger live or die?
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Native Son Post #10
QUOTE
"Yeah; and I ain't sorry she's dead."
DESCRIPTION
Bigger keeps swaying back and forth in his head. Sometimes he feels remorse and other times he does not, and this fluctuates with the attitudes of the white people Bigger meets. Bigger says he hates white people so much yet he lets them influence his mind. Bigger is a weak minded individual.
QUESTION
Will Bigger ever come to terms with what he has done and apologize?
"Yeah; and I ain't sorry she's dead."
DESCRIPTION
Bigger keeps swaying back and forth in his head. Sometimes he feels remorse and other times he does not, and this fluctuates with the attitudes of the white people Bigger meets. Bigger says he hates white people so much yet he lets them influence his mind. Bigger is a weak minded individual.
QUESTION
Will Bigger ever come to terms with what he has done and apologize?
Monday, April 13, 2009
Native Son Quote Responses
"For the first time in his life a white man became a human being to him; and the reality of Jan's humanity came in a stab of remorse."
Bigger never felt remorse because he felt that his actions were justified and that the white people were not even human. Seeing Jan's sadness over the death of Mary makes Bigger rething his conception of white people. Bigger begins to feel a sense of remorse because he realizes that his actions were not justified because not all white people are the same; white people are actually individuals.
"A grave wrong has been done to two people who've helped Negeroes more than anybody I know."
This is completely incorrect. Everyone, including black people, think that the Dalton' help black people which is not the place. Later in the reading Mr. Dalton is called out on this by Max. Max says that donating money and ping pong tables are not going to help the situation on a large scale, which is very true. Mr. Dalton is looked at as a saint when he is one of the biggest contributors to black oppression.
"What he had done had made others suffer."
Bigger is beginning to let down his tough guy persona and he is realizing that life is not all about himself. He now knows that his mother will probably suffer more than he has becuase of the toll that Bigger has taken on her life. The whole black community will suffer because of the assumptions that will now be made. Bigger made life for black people harder than it already was.
Bigger never felt remorse because he felt that his actions were justified and that the white people were not even human. Seeing Jan's sadness over the death of Mary makes Bigger rething his conception of white people. Bigger begins to feel a sense of remorse because he realizes that his actions were not justified because not all white people are the same; white people are actually individuals.
"A grave wrong has been done to two people who've helped Negeroes more than anybody I know."
This is completely incorrect. Everyone, including black people, think that the Dalton' help black people which is not the place. Later in the reading Mr. Dalton is called out on this by Max. Max says that donating money and ping pong tables are not going to help the situation on a large scale, which is very true. Mr. Dalton is looked at as a saint when he is one of the biggest contributors to black oppression.
"What he had done had made others suffer."
Bigger is beginning to let down his tough guy persona and he is realizing that life is not all about himself. He now knows that his mother will probably suffer more than he has becuase of the toll that Bigger has taken on her life. The whole black community will suffer because of the assumptions that will now be made. Bigger made life for black people harder than it already was.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Native Son Post #9
QUOTE
"I think it is proper to inform you that in many quarters it is believed that Thomas . . . may have had a minor portion of white blood in his veins, a mixture which generally makes for a criminal and intractable nature."
DESCRIPTION
What the man is trying to deter in this quote is interracial relationships. He is making the point that black and white people cannot be together because the mixing of bloods causes strange things to happen. This is a somewhat wierd statement, taken out of context one could think that it was the white blood that was causing this whole thing to happen.
QUESTION
Will BIgger kill himself?
"I think it is proper to inform you that in many quarters it is believed that Thomas . . . may have had a minor portion of white blood in his veins, a mixture which generally makes for a criminal and intractable nature."
DESCRIPTION
What the man is trying to deter in this quote is interracial relationships. He is making the point that black and white people cannot be together because the mixing of bloods causes strange things to happen. This is a somewhat wierd statement, taken out of context one could think that it was the white blood that was causing this whole thing to happen.
QUESTION
Will BIgger kill himself?
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Native Son Post #9
QUOTE
"He paused and reread the line, AUTHORITIES HINT SEX CRIME. . . To hint that he had committed a sex crime was to pronounce the death sentence."
DESCRIPTION
This quote shows the racism of the society. When a black person commits a crime against a white person it is automatically a sex crime. In this society it is believed that every black person longs to have relations with a white woman. Although Bigger did molest Mary, the police have no proof of this, they are going on assumptions at this point.
QUESTION
Will Bigger get a fail trial of will he die before he goes to jail?
"He paused and reread the line, AUTHORITIES HINT SEX CRIME. . . To hint that he had committed a sex crime was to pronounce the death sentence."
DESCRIPTION
This quote shows the racism of the society. When a black person commits a crime against a white person it is automatically a sex crime. In this society it is believed that every black person longs to have relations with a white woman. Although Bigger did molest Mary, the police have no proof of this, they are going on assumptions at this point.
QUESTION
Will Bigger get a fail trial of will he die before he goes to jail?
Friday, April 3, 2009
Native Son Post #8
QUOTE
"I do want to make a statement."
DESCRIPTION OF QUOTE
I don't think MR. Dalton should have talked to the media directly, he could have let Britten and his men work things out. Mr. Dalton still has no idea what happened to Mary and , as we all know, he has no idea that she is dead and burnt in his furnace. Mr. Dalton seems oblivious to the truth, he completely believes Bigger's story. I believe that BIgger will slip up and get caught at some time.
QUESTION
When will Bigger get caught?
"I do want to make a statement."
DESCRIPTION OF QUOTE
I don't think MR. Dalton should have talked to the media directly, he could have let Britten and his men work things out. Mr. Dalton still has no idea what happened to Mary and , as we all know, he has no idea that she is dead and burnt in his furnace. Mr. Dalton seems oblivious to the truth, he completely believes Bigger's story. I believe that BIgger will slip up and get caught at some time.
QUESTION
When will Bigger get caught?
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Native Son Post #7
QUOTE
"Yeah I killed the girl."
DESCRIPTION OF QUOTE
Bigger is making mistake after mistake, he should have never brought Bessie into his personal situation. Bigger should not have brought his girlfriend into his personal life, it's somewhat like man law. Then he admitted to Bessie that he did kill Mary, now Bessie is so scared that she might have to go to the police. Although Bigger is making many mistakes, I thought that the way he signed the ransom letter was very intelligent. He signed the letter red, which will pin the murder on the Communists and pull the focus away from Bigger.
QUESTION
Will Bessie "snitch" on Bigger?
"Yeah I killed the girl."
DESCRIPTION OF QUOTE
Bigger is making mistake after mistake, he should have never brought Bessie into his personal situation. Bigger should not have brought his girlfriend into his personal life, it's somewhat like man law. Then he admitted to Bessie that he did kill Mary, now Bessie is so scared that she might have to go to the police. Although Bigger is making many mistakes, I thought that the way he signed the ransom letter was very intelligent. He signed the letter red, which will pin the murder on the Communists and pull the focus away from Bigger.
QUESTION
Will Bessie "snitch" on Bigger?
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Native Son Post #6
QUOTE
"The reason i'm acting like this is becuase I got something big on."
DESCRIPTION OF QUOTE
Bigger is making a huge mistake, he is leaving a metaphoric trail of blood from the crime scene. He is doing little things that could very easily get him caught. Then Bigger decides to think up a crazy scheme of extortion. Bigger has no reason to try an extort 10,000 dollars from the Daltons, it will just make people suspicous. Bigger is getting in way over his head.
QUESTION
Will Bessie go along with Bigger?
"The reason i'm acting like this is becuase I got something big on."
DESCRIPTION OF QUOTE
Bigger is making a huge mistake, he is leaving a metaphoric trail of blood from the crime scene. He is doing little things that could very easily get him caught. Then Bigger decides to think up a crazy scheme of extortion. Bigger has no reason to try an extort 10,000 dollars from the Daltons, it will just make people suspicous. Bigger is getting in way over his head.
QUESTION
Will Bessie go along with Bigger?
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Native Son Post #5
QUOTE
"He reached into his pocket and drew forth the roll of bills."
DESCRIPTION
Bigger had no reason to show Bessie the roll of money. Although Bigger thinks Bessie can be trusted, he should not be taking risks in a situation like his. One slip can expose Bigger as a killer. There is also no reason for Bigger, a poor black man, to have over one hundred dollars on him. I think Bessie became suspicious when Bigger showed her the money. In the end, one of Bigger's closest friends could be his downfall.
QUESTION
Will Bessie betray Bigger when she finds out the truth? Will she find out the truth?
"He reached into his pocket and drew forth the roll of bills."
DESCRIPTION
Bigger had no reason to show Bessie the roll of money. Although Bigger thinks Bessie can be trusted, he should not be taking risks in a situation like his. One slip can expose Bigger as a killer. There is also no reason for Bigger, a poor black man, to have over one hundred dollars on him. I think Bessie became suspicious when Bigger showed her the money. In the end, one of Bigger's closest friends could be his downfall.
QUESTION
Will Bessie betray Bigger when she finds out the truth? Will she find out the truth?
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Native Son Post #4
QUOTE
"Then, convulsively, he sucked his breath in and huge words formed slowly, ringing in his ears: Shes's dead."
DESCRIPTION OF QUOTE
Bigger has made a huge mistake. His problems started when he failed to drop Mary off at her correct destination. He failed at his first task, and he payed dearly for it. Bigger should never have suffocated Mary, if he let her talk he may have been in trouble but now his problems have increased greatly. He will have to be in hiding for the rest of the story becuase when a black man kills a famous white woman the police will stop at nothing to get justice.
QUESTION
Will Bigger get caught?
"Then, convulsively, he sucked his breath in and huge words formed slowly, ringing in his ears: Shes's dead."
DESCRIPTION OF QUOTE
Bigger has made a huge mistake. His problems started when he failed to drop Mary off at her correct destination. He failed at his first task, and he payed dearly for it. Bigger should never have suffocated Mary, if he let her talk he may have been in trouble but now his problems have increased greatly. He will have to be in hiding for the rest of the story becuase when a black man kills a famous white woman the police will stop at nothing to get justice.
QUESTION
Will Bigger get caught?
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Native Son Post #3
QUOTE
"That's the way they say it, he spoke flatly."
DESCRIPTION OF QUOTE
Jan and Mary are taking things to somewhat of an extreme. They seem like they are trying to be black when they have no idea how hard it actually is. An example is when Mary says that she wants to see where the blacks live, she says she imagines that they live just how white people live. This statement could not be furthur from the truth. Jan and Mary think they are much closer to black people than they really are.
QUESTION
Will Mr. Dalton find out where Bigger took Mary?
"That's the way they say it, he spoke flatly."
DESCRIPTION OF QUOTE
Jan and Mary are taking things to somewhat of an extreme. They seem like they are trying to be black when they have no idea how hard it actually is. An example is when Mary says that she wants to see where the blacks live, she says she imagines that they live just how white people live. This statement could not be furthur from the truth. Jan and Mary think they are much closer to black people than they really are.
QUESTION
Will Mr. Dalton find out where Bigger took Mary?
Monday, March 23, 2009
Native Son Post #2
QUOTE
"Gus turned and walked towards the rear tables. Bigger, with an amazing bound, grabbed him in the back of his collar."
DESCRIPTION
It is unbelievably annoying to me that Bigger acts so tough when he really is just as scared as any other black man in the 1930s. What is even more frustrating is the fact that Gus lets Bigger push him around without any sort of retaliation, Gus needs to stand up for himself. It is also very surprising that GH and Jack let Bigger punk their friend and just stand by and watch it, why is everyone so scared of Bigger.
QUESTION
Will Gus, GH, Jack, and Bigger continue to be friends after the pool room incident?
"Gus turned and walked towards the rear tables. Bigger, with an amazing bound, grabbed him in the back of his collar."
DESCRIPTION
It is unbelievably annoying to me that Bigger acts so tough when he really is just as scared as any other black man in the 1930s. What is even more frustrating is the fact that Gus lets Bigger push him around without any sort of retaliation, Gus needs to stand up for himself. It is also very surprising that GH and Jack let Bigger punk their friend and just stand by and watch it, why is everyone so scared of Bigger.
QUESTION
Will Gus, GH, Jack, and Bigger continue to be friends after the pool room incident?
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Native Son Post #1
QUOTE
"He hated his family because he knew they were suffering and there was nothing he could do about it."
DESCRIPTION OF QUOTE
Bigger can do something about it, he can take the job he has been offered and he can stop committing crimes. His mother suffers everyday thinking about what Bigger is doing and wondering whether he is in jail or not. If Bigger wanted to he could help his family by making money and using it for the benefit of his family, not just himself.
QUESTION
Why won't Bigger just take the Job? Why is he being so difficult?
"He hated his family because he knew they were suffering and there was nothing he could do about it."
DESCRIPTION OF QUOTE
Bigger can do something about it, he can take the job he has been offered and he can stop committing crimes. His mother suffers everyday thinking about what Bigger is doing and wondering whether he is in jail or not. If Bigger wanted to he could help his family by making money and using it for the benefit of his family, not just himself.
QUESTION
Why won't Bigger just take the Job? Why is he being so difficult?
Thursday, March 19, 2009
1984 Final Essay
Tim Rezendes
English 10 Honors
March 20, 2009
1984 Essay Exam
The All-Powerful Party
In the history of our world there have been numerous totalitarian regimes that have assumed power. All of these various regimes have had strengths and weaknesses that eventually led to an overthrow of the government. In the society of the Party there are no weaknesses and there is no hope of an overthrow. The Party assumes every emotion that is contained in the human body and uses it to their advantage. A Party member is not even safe in his own mind; the only notion of rebellion is located in ones bones, as Winston so cleverly articulated. The Party has an assortment of aspects that they use to control all members; the three most important aspects of control are surveillance, limited membership, and a variety of fear tactics.
The Party uses a far advanced system of surveillance that consists of telescreens, which are televisions that project the message of the Party while recording everything a member says and does, this system keeps every member in line. If a member makes one slip, even an involuntary twitch of the face, the constituent will either be killed or sentenced to twenty five years in a forced labor camp. At one point in the novel, Winston sees a man that has a spontaneous twitch; Winston knew that he would not survive very long.
Yet another system of surveillance that the Party uses is the Thought Police. The Thought Police is a patrol that is undetectable in society but is undeniably universal. Winston emphasizes the power of the Thought Police during this shorts soliloquy.
There was of course no way of knowing whether you were being watched at any given moment. How often, or on what system, the Thought Police plugged in on any individual wire was guesswork. It was even conceivable that they watched everybody all the time. But at any rate they could plug in your wire whenever they wanted to. You had to live—did live, from habit that became instinct—in the assumption that every sound you made was overheard, and, except in darkness, every movement scrutinized. (Orwell 3).
In the Party government there is no laws; there is only thought crime. Thought crime is carefully scrutinized by the Thought Police so as to eliminate heretics. Winston can only describe thought crime by saying this, “Thought crime does not entail death, thought crime is death” (27). This shows the control that the Party has and it shows the influence that the Thought Police and thought crime have on the daily lives of those within the Party. Yet another aspect of Party control is actual Party membership.
The Party has an elaborate system of accepting new Party members which is taken by all people living in Oceania at age sixteen, this test is analyzed and only the top scorers are let in. The Proletarians who score well on the test are immediately vaporized due to their threat towards the Party. Select Party membership creates a system that is virtually invincible. There are only a handful of people that are allowed to be members, this number is not nearly enough to start any sort of revolution. The only citizens of Oceania that could start a revolution are the Proletarians, these people will not because they are kept in the dark when it comes to the true nature of the Party. This system forms a hierarchical tree with about eighty five percent of the population being Proletarians and only about fifteen percent of people being actual Party members. Winston compares the Proletarians to a horse that could easily shake off the flies that cover it, the flies being the Party. This is indeed true, although, the horse that is the Proletarians is in a deep sleep and there is no sign of an abrupt awakening. This sophisticated system may, in fact, be the most important aspect of control because it gives the Party a legitimate way to inspect all citizens of Oceania without seeming to be overly apprehensive. The Party also uses fear tactics to instill terror in the minds of all members.
The utilization of fear tactics comes standard with almost every totalitarian regime in history. The Party takes fear tactics to a whole new level. The Party has numerous devices that keep Party members in constant fear of their own government. One of these fear tactics is the use of room 101. When a Party member is in a holding cell their greatest fear in the world is room 101. This fear is not consoled at all by the guards; the only thing the guards will ever say about room 101 is room 101. This creates a very intimidating scenario that strikes fear in the inner most recesses of one’s body. The fear that room 101 strikes in the prisoners is expressed by the skull face man when he asserts, “I’ve got a wife and three children. The biggest of them isn’t six years old. You can take the whole lot of them and cut their throats in front of my eyes, and I’ll stand by and watch it. But not room 101” (237). Room 101 is a way of achieving ultimate submission from the Party members, which is of course the ultimate goal.
On a smaller scale, it is human nature to have a fear of death. This fear is enhanced by the Party government. The Party has no shame in killing millions of people as long as they stay in power. The ultimate goal of the Party is to remain in power. With a constant fear of death, nobody in a mentally stable state would disobey. Even people who aspire to be a heretic would not speak out. Those who rebel can be killed just for thinking of rebellion. These fear tactics create stability, although this stability is built under false pretenses, it is stability and power nonetheless; the exact aim of the Party.
The Party employs an unbelievable amount of aspects to achieve decisive control. There are three characteristics of the Party that stand out as paramount, the use of surveillance, a stringent Party acceptance policy, and the use of fear tactics. These aspects exemplify the dystopic society that the Party has created. In a world view, the society of the Party is not much different from our own. There are only a small amount of people in power with most of the citizens oppresses and living in conditions that could easily be avoided. The Parties use of three principal aspects of control has created a society that is unimaginable by today’s standard; these three aspects have made the Party invincible. The Party will never be defeated.
English 10 Honors
March 20, 2009
1984 Essay Exam
The All-Powerful Party
In the history of our world there have been numerous totalitarian regimes that have assumed power. All of these various regimes have had strengths and weaknesses that eventually led to an overthrow of the government. In the society of the Party there are no weaknesses and there is no hope of an overthrow. The Party assumes every emotion that is contained in the human body and uses it to their advantage. A Party member is not even safe in his own mind; the only notion of rebellion is located in ones bones, as Winston so cleverly articulated. The Party has an assortment of aspects that they use to control all members; the three most important aspects of control are surveillance, limited membership, and a variety of fear tactics.
The Party uses a far advanced system of surveillance that consists of telescreens, which are televisions that project the message of the Party while recording everything a member says and does, this system keeps every member in line. If a member makes one slip, even an involuntary twitch of the face, the constituent will either be killed or sentenced to twenty five years in a forced labor camp. At one point in the novel, Winston sees a man that has a spontaneous twitch; Winston knew that he would not survive very long.
Yet another system of surveillance that the Party uses is the Thought Police. The Thought Police is a patrol that is undetectable in society but is undeniably universal. Winston emphasizes the power of the Thought Police during this shorts soliloquy.
There was of course no way of knowing whether you were being watched at any given moment. How often, or on what system, the Thought Police plugged in on any individual wire was guesswork. It was even conceivable that they watched everybody all the time. But at any rate they could plug in your wire whenever they wanted to. You had to live—did live, from habit that became instinct—in the assumption that every sound you made was overheard, and, except in darkness, every movement scrutinized. (Orwell 3).
In the Party government there is no laws; there is only thought crime. Thought crime is carefully scrutinized by the Thought Police so as to eliminate heretics. Winston can only describe thought crime by saying this, “Thought crime does not entail death, thought crime is death” (27). This shows the control that the Party has and it shows the influence that the Thought Police and thought crime have on the daily lives of those within the Party. Yet another aspect of Party control is actual Party membership.
The Party has an elaborate system of accepting new Party members which is taken by all people living in Oceania at age sixteen, this test is analyzed and only the top scorers are let in. The Proletarians who score well on the test are immediately vaporized due to their threat towards the Party. Select Party membership creates a system that is virtually invincible. There are only a handful of people that are allowed to be members, this number is not nearly enough to start any sort of revolution. The only citizens of Oceania that could start a revolution are the Proletarians, these people will not because they are kept in the dark when it comes to the true nature of the Party. This system forms a hierarchical tree with about eighty five percent of the population being Proletarians and only about fifteen percent of people being actual Party members. Winston compares the Proletarians to a horse that could easily shake off the flies that cover it, the flies being the Party. This is indeed true, although, the horse that is the Proletarians is in a deep sleep and there is no sign of an abrupt awakening. This sophisticated system may, in fact, be the most important aspect of control because it gives the Party a legitimate way to inspect all citizens of Oceania without seeming to be overly apprehensive. The Party also uses fear tactics to instill terror in the minds of all members.
The utilization of fear tactics comes standard with almost every totalitarian regime in history. The Party takes fear tactics to a whole new level. The Party has numerous devices that keep Party members in constant fear of their own government. One of these fear tactics is the use of room 101. When a Party member is in a holding cell their greatest fear in the world is room 101. This fear is not consoled at all by the guards; the only thing the guards will ever say about room 101 is room 101. This creates a very intimidating scenario that strikes fear in the inner most recesses of one’s body. The fear that room 101 strikes in the prisoners is expressed by the skull face man when he asserts, “I’ve got a wife and three children. The biggest of them isn’t six years old. You can take the whole lot of them and cut their throats in front of my eyes, and I’ll stand by and watch it. But not room 101” (237). Room 101 is a way of achieving ultimate submission from the Party members, which is of course the ultimate goal.
On a smaller scale, it is human nature to have a fear of death. This fear is enhanced by the Party government. The Party has no shame in killing millions of people as long as they stay in power. The ultimate goal of the Party is to remain in power. With a constant fear of death, nobody in a mentally stable state would disobey. Even people who aspire to be a heretic would not speak out. Those who rebel can be killed just for thinking of rebellion. These fear tactics create stability, although this stability is built under false pretenses, it is stability and power nonetheless; the exact aim of the Party.
The Party employs an unbelievable amount of aspects to achieve decisive control. There are three characteristics of the Party that stand out as paramount, the use of surveillance, a stringent Party acceptance policy, and the use of fear tactics. These aspects exemplify the dystopic society that the Party has created. In a world view, the society of the Party is not much different from our own. There are only a small amount of people in power with most of the citizens oppresses and living in conditions that could easily be avoided. The Parties use of three principal aspects of control has created a society that is unimaginable by today’s standard; these three aspects have made the Party invincible. The Party will never be defeated.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
1984 Part 3 Ch. 3
Quote
"If you are a man, Winston, you are the last man."
Description
This statement is, for the most part, true. O'brien does no necessarily have the knowledge to say that WInston is the last one of his kind but it is very likely. As O'brien described, the reign of the Party will get harsher and harsher and the Party gains power. There will be nothing left of humanity, human nature will be completely destroyed. The human will be a shell of its former self and will be filled with the Party.
Definition
Emaciation- The condition when the bones are beginning to show through the skin
"If you are a man, Winston, you are the last man."
Description
This statement is, for the most part, true. O'brien does no necessarily have the knowledge to say that WInston is the last one of his kind but it is very likely. As O'brien described, the reign of the Party will get harsher and harsher and the Party gains power. There will be nothing left of humanity, human nature will be completely destroyed. The human will be a shell of its former self and will be filled with the Party.
Definition
Emaciation- The condition when the bones are beginning to show through the skin
Monday, March 9, 2009
1984 Part 3
Quote
"The door opened. Obrien came in."
Description
Obrien set Winston up for this. Obrien is just a regular Party member who basically crushed all of WInston's hope for a revolt. The Party is invincible, they will reign forever. I also think that the brotherhood is made up. The brotherhood is just a way to catch thought criminals.
"The door opened. Obrien came in."
Description
Obrien set Winston up for this. Obrien is just a regular Party member who basically crushed all of WInston's hope for a revolt. The Party is invincible, they will reign forever. I also think that the brotherhood is made up. The brotherhood is just a way to catch thought criminals.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
1984 Ignorance is Strength
Quote
"Why should human equality be averted?"
Description of Quote
This seems like a wierd question because a fundamental principal of socialism is to bring the poor to an equal level with the rich. The Party regime is like a capitalist society with a different name and a few different principles. The Party is not truly socialist nor truly capitalist. The Party is basically undefeatable, it has a system of checks and balances, much like our governemnt, that keeps the people in check and the government in power.
Definitions
Subsidiary- to be less than something
"Why should human equality be averted?"
Description of Quote
This seems like a wierd question because a fundamental principal of socialism is to bring the poor to an equal level with the rich. The Party regime is like a capitalist society with a different name and a few different principles. The Party is not truly socialist nor truly capitalist. The Party is basically undefeatable, it has a system of checks and balances, much like our governemnt, that keeps the people in check and the government in power.
Definitions
Subsidiary- to be less than something
Thursday, February 26, 2009
1984 Part 2 Chapter 5
Quote
"They simply swallowed everything, and what they swallowed did no harm, becuase it left no residue behind, just as a grain of corn will pass undigested through the body of a bird."
Description of Quote
This seems like an odd description of the Party members. The Party wants to influence every aspect of life but this quote describes the members as seemingly uninfluenced by the Party. There is so much Party propaganda that it is basically impossible not to buy into what the Party is saying.
Definition
"They simply swallowed everything, and what they swallowed did no harm, becuase it left no residue behind, just as a grain of corn will pass undigested through the body of a bird."
Description of Quote
This seems like an odd description of the Party members. The Party wants to influence every aspect of life but this quote describes the members as seemingly uninfluenced by the Party. There is so much Party propaganda that it is basically impossible not to buy into what the Party is saying.
Definition
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
1984 Part 2 Chapter 3
Quote
"I'm due back at nineteen-thirty. I've got to put in two hours at the Junior Anti-Sex League."
Description of Quote
Julia is exactly the type of person that the Party is fighting to eliminate. She breaks Party rules just about every day and it is surprising that she hasn't been caught and vaporized yet. It is basically inevitable that Julia will someday be caught by the thought police and become vaporized.
Definition
Demeanor- Conduct/Behavior
"I'm due back at nineteen-thirty. I've got to put in two hours at the Junior Anti-Sex League."
Description of Quote
Julia is exactly the type of person that the Party is fighting to eliminate. She breaks Party rules just about every day and it is surprising that she hasn't been caught and vaporized yet. It is basically inevitable that Julia will someday be caught by the thought police and become vaporized.
Definition
Demeanor- Conduct/Behavior
Monday, February 23, 2009
1984 Part 2 Chapter 1
Quote
"I love you"
Description of Quote
This confirms Winston's idea that the girl was following him around. Her motives were much different than what he had thought. I believe her motives are still somewhat unclear, does she really love Winston or is she using him for something. Also, is this meeting place a trap or is it a secret meeting of a society liek the brotherhood. The girl with the dark hair is a mystery.
Definitions
Malignant- Bad, used to describe cancerous tumors
"I love you"
Description of Quote
This confirms Winston's idea that the girl was following him around. Her motives were much different than what he had thought. I believe her motives are still somewhat unclear, does she really love Winston or is she using him for something. Also, is this meeting place a trap or is it a secret meeting of a society liek the brotherhood. The girl with the dark hair is a mystery.
Definitions
Malignant- Bad, used to describe cancerous tumors
Sunday, February 22, 2009
1984 Pgs. 69-104
Quote
"If there is hope [Wrote Winston] it lies in the proles."
Description of Quote
This quote seems like a realization by Winston that the party cannot be taken over from within. The Party does not have enough members for a revolution, therefor, the proles would have to be the ones to start a revolution against the Party. The one major obstacle to a revolution is the ignorance of the proles. The Party keeps the proles in the dark so as to stop a revolution before it starts. The Party government is just about flawless, it has enough members to keep the government up and running and those who are not members do not know enough to start a revolution.
Definitions
Jus Primae Noctis- The law by which any capitalist had the right to sleep with any woman working in his factories.
Counterrevolutionaries- People who were seen as criminals, accused of acts to start a revolution against the Party.
"If there is hope [Wrote Winston] it lies in the proles."
Description of Quote
This quote seems like a realization by Winston that the party cannot be taken over from within. The Party does not have enough members for a revolution, therefor, the proles would have to be the ones to start a revolution against the Party. The one major obstacle to a revolution is the ignorance of the proles. The Party keeps the proles in the dark so as to stop a revolution before it starts. The Party government is just about flawless, it has enough members to keep the government up and running and those who are not members do not know enough to start a revolution.
Definitions
Jus Primae Noctis- The law by which any capitalist had the right to sleep with any woman working in his factories.
Counterrevolutionaries- People who were seen as criminals, accused of acts to start a revolution against the Party.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
1984 Post #3
QUOTE
"He remembered thinking at the time: that poor devil is done for" (64).
DESCRIPTION OF QUOTE
This is another quote that describes the Party. Winston describes a man who involuntarily twitched. Winston then thought to himself that this man would automatically be killed for a spasm that he had no control over. This book is a reality check that this could really happen because of a few small decisions. When things such as the Party gain ultimate control it is virtually impossible to return to what once was.
DEFINITIONS
Aquiline-having the facial features that resemble an eagle, or a beaked nose.
"He remembered thinking at the time: that poor devil is done for" (64).
DESCRIPTION OF QUOTE
This is another quote that describes the Party. Winston describes a man who involuntarily twitched. Winston then thought to himself that this man would automatically be killed for a spasm that he had no control over. This book is a reality check that this could really happen because of a few small decisions. When things such as the Party gain ultimate control it is virtually impossible to return to what once was.
DEFINITIONS
Aquiline-having the facial features that resemble an eagle, or a beaked nose.
1984 Post #2
QUOTE
"It struck him as curious that you could create a dead man but not living ones" (47).
DESCRIPTION OF QUOTE
This quote is a testemant to the brutality of the Party. The Party can do whatever they want; they can even create a person who never existed just to keep the illusion of perfection alive. Winston is a perfect example of someone who is just about brain washed by the Party. He hates the party but he creates an illusion that he really does like the Party. He is able to push his true feelings to the back of his mind; which is what the party wants for the transition generation, as it would be called by the Party.
DEFINITIONS
Doubleplusungood- Very bad in Newspeak
Unperson- A person who no longer exists, a person who has been vaporized
"It struck him as curious that you could create a dead man but not living ones" (47).
DESCRIPTION OF QUOTE
This quote is a testemant to the brutality of the Party. The Party can do whatever they want; they can even create a person who never existed just to keep the illusion of perfection alive. Winston is a perfect example of someone who is just about brain washed by the Party. He hates the party but he creates an illusion that he really does like the Party. He is able to push his true feelings to the back of his mind; which is what the party wants for the transition generation, as it would be called by the Party.
DEFINITIONS
Doubleplusungood- Very bad in Newspeak
Unperson- A person who no longer exists, a person who has been vaporized
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
1984 Post #1
QUOTE
"Now that he recognized himself as a dead man it was important to stay alive as long as possible" (Orwell 28).
DESCRIPTION
This marks a turning point for WInston; he is beginning to take action against the Party. In the first part of the novel he only thought up things now he is actually taking action, his writings are one example. Winston is playin with fire considering it is inevitable to be caught by the thought police at some point. I think Winston is going to try to take a stand against the Party.
DEFINITIONS
Zealot- AN enthusiastiv person, Zeal- to have enthusiasm
"Now that he recognized himself as a dead man it was important to stay alive as long as possible" (Orwell 28).
DESCRIPTION
This marks a turning point for WInston; he is beginning to take action against the Party. In the first part of the novel he only thought up things now he is actually taking action, his writings are one example. Winston is playin with fire considering it is inevitable to be caught by the thought police at some point. I think Winston is going to try to take a stand against the Party.
DEFINITIONS
Zealot- AN enthusiastiv person, Zeal- to have enthusiasm
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Othello Act 5
QUOTE
"Nobody-I myself. Farewell. Commend me to my kind lord. O, farewell" (5.2 122.123).
DESCRIPTION OF QUOTE
Even on her deathbed Desdemona is still unbelievably modest. She does not blame Othello even when he kills her over something that she didn't do. Iago is so manipulative that he gets the general to become taken over my false jealousy to the extent that he kills his innocent wife.
DEFINITIONS
Chrysolite- topaz
Gastness- Terror
"Nobody-I myself. Farewell. Commend me to my kind lord. O, farewell" (5.2 122.123).
DESCRIPTION OF QUOTE
Even on her deathbed Desdemona is still unbelievably modest. She does not blame Othello even when he kills her over something that she didn't do. Iago is so manipulative that he gets the general to become taken over my false jealousy to the extent that he kills his innocent wife.
DEFINITIONS
Chrysolite- topaz
Gastness- Terror
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Othello 4.2 4.3
QUOTE
"All's one. Good father how foolish are our minds! If I do die before, prithee shroud me in one of these same sheets" (4.3 21-24".
DESCRIPTION OF QUOTE
In this passage Desdemona is forshadowing her own death. She has a faint idea that Othello is going to kill her in her bed but she is not completely sure. Desdemona is a very smart person; she should be able to think of a plan to get her out of this situation.
DEFINITIONS
Device- Scheme
Callut-Slut
"All's one. Good father how foolish are our minds! If I do die before, prithee shroud me in one of these same sheets" (4.3 21-24".
DESCRIPTION OF QUOTE
In this passage Desdemona is forshadowing her own death. She has a faint idea that Othello is going to kill her in her bed but she is not completely sure. Desdemona is a very smart person; she should be able to think of a plan to get her out of this situation.
DEFINITIONS
Device- Scheme
Callut-Slut
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Othello 4.1
QUOTE
"By heaven that should be my handkerchief."
"How shall I murder him, Iago."
DESCRIPTION OF QUOTE
These two quotes mark a turning point in Othello. Before this area in the play Othello only had suspicions about Cassio, but now that he sees his handkerchief in the hands of Cassio he is positive that his wife is in love with him. Unbelievably, this still is not the truth, it is all part of Iago's scheme that is working to perfection.
DEFINITIONS
Hobbyhorse- Prostitute
Unbookish- Ignorant
"By heaven that should be my handkerchief."
"How shall I murder him, Iago."
DESCRIPTION OF QUOTE
These two quotes mark a turning point in Othello. Before this area in the play Othello only had suspicions about Cassio, but now that he sees his handkerchief in the hands of Cassio he is positive that his wife is in love with him. Unbelievably, this still is not the truth, it is all part of Iago's scheme that is working to perfection.
DEFINITIONS
Hobbyhorse- Prostitute
Unbookish- Ignorant
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Othello 3.4
QUOTE
" I do not attend here on the general and think it no addition, nor my wish, to have him see me womaned." (82 3.4 190-192)
DESCRIPTION OF QUOTE
I have no idea why Cassio would say this. Othello is already jealous of his friendship with Desdemona and a simple solution to that problem is to get a girlfriend. The problem is that Cassio does not know about Othello's jealousy because Iago is playing both sides of the fence, he is feeding Othello information that would cause and to be insecure while telling Cassio that he needs to talk to Desdemona about regaining he role of liuetenant.
DEFINITIONS
Reckning- in addition to
Fit- receptive
" I do not attend here on the general and think it no addition, nor my wish, to have him see me womaned." (82 3.4 190-192)
DESCRIPTION OF QUOTE
I have no idea why Cassio would say this. Othello is already jealous of his friendship with Desdemona and a simple solution to that problem is to get a girlfriend. The problem is that Cassio does not know about Othello's jealousy because Iago is playing both sides of the fence, he is feeding Othello information that would cause and to be insecure while telling Cassio that he needs to talk to Desdemona about regaining he role of liuetenant.
DEFINITIONS
Reckning- in addition to
Fit- receptive
Othello 3.1-3.3
QUOTES
"I never knew a Florentine more kind and honest." ( 55 3.1 38-39)
DESCRIPTION OF QUOTE
This quote shows how cunning and manipulative Iago can be. Cassio is known to be a ladies man and a smooth talker which tells me that he is intelligent, but even he falls for Iago's tricks. Iago has drastically changed since the beginning of the play. At the beginning he seemed to be Roderigo's puppet and Roderigo was calling the shots. Now Iago is calling the shots and Roderigo seems to be along for the ride
DEFINITIONS
Haggard- A partly trained hawk that has become wild again.
Bolster- To go to bed
"I never knew a Florentine more kind and honest." ( 55 3.1 38-39)
DESCRIPTION OF QUOTE
This quote shows how cunning and manipulative Iago can be. Cassio is known to be a ladies man and a smooth talker which tells me that he is intelligent, but even he falls for Iago's tricks. Iago has drastically changed since the beginning of the play. At the beginning he seemed to be Roderigo's puppet and Roderigo was calling the shots. Now Iago is calling the shots and Roderigo seems to be along for the ride
DEFINITIONS
Haggard- A partly trained hawk that has become wild again.
Bolster- To go to bed
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Othello 2.2-2.3
QUOTE
Othello-Cassio, I love thee; but never more be an officer of mine. (48 2.3 247-248)
DESCRIPTION OF QUOTE
Surprisingly, Iago's plan worked to perfection. He got Cassio drunk and impaired his judgement, causing him to make bad choices. By randomly fighting Montano Cassio lost his spot of second in command to Othello. Now that Cassio is drunk will he do anything more to offend Othello?
DEFINITIONS OF WORDS
Perdition- Absolute destruction
Alarum- To be called to action
Othello-Cassio, I love thee; but never more be an officer of mine. (48 2.3 247-248)
DESCRIPTION OF QUOTE
Surprisingly, Iago's plan worked to perfection. He got Cassio drunk and impaired his judgement, causing him to make bad choices. By randomly fighting Montano Cassio lost his spot of second in command to Othello. Now that Cassio is drunk will he do anything more to offend Othello?
DEFINITIONS OF WORDS
Perdition- Absolute destruction
Alarum- To be called to action
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Othello 2.1
Quote
" He takes her by the palm. Ay, well said, whisper! With as little a web as this will I ensnare as great a fly as Cassio. Ay, smile upon her, do! I will gyve the in thine own courtship.- You say true; tis so, indeed!- If such tricks as these strip you out of you lieutenantry, it had been better you had not kissed your three fingers so oft- which now again you are most apt to play the sir in. Very good! Well kissed! An excellent curtsy! 'Tis so indeed. Yet again your fingers to your lips? Would they were clyster pipes for your sake! (36 2.1:165-176)
Description of Quote
This quote shows the depths of Iago's jealousy not only towards Othello but towards Cassio. Iago is deperately in love with Desdemona and becomes easily irritated by the slightest actions. This small speech forshadows two things, the first being that Desdemona is eventually going to cheat on Othello with Cassio. The second thing is that Iago will be the one who exposes this affair to Othello.
Quesion
Do you think Cassio will be the one who betrays Othello?
" He takes her by the palm. Ay, well said, whisper! With as little a web as this will I ensnare as great a fly as Cassio. Ay, smile upon her, do! I will gyve the in thine own courtship.- You say true; tis so, indeed!- If such tricks as these strip you out of you lieutenantry, it had been better you had not kissed your three fingers so oft- which now again you are most apt to play the sir in. Very good! Well kissed! An excellent curtsy! 'Tis so indeed. Yet again your fingers to your lips? Would they were clyster pipes for your sake! (36 2.1:165-176)
Description of Quote
This quote shows the depths of Iago's jealousy not only towards Othello but towards Cassio. Iago is deperately in love with Desdemona and becomes easily irritated by the slightest actions. This small speech forshadows two things, the first being that Desdemona is eventually going to cheat on Othello with Cassio. The second thing is that Iago will be the one who exposes this affair to Othello.
Quesion
Do you think Cassio will be the one who betrays Othello?
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