Wednesday, December 14, 2011
This Land Is Your Land
Gunthrie is very exclusive but is not completely individualistic. He tries to exclude the government, so its more of a clique like situation than saying "I can do this all on my own". He uses a lot of "I" and "we", which means he is excluding "them".
Communist Utopia
This painting shows the communism most throught the eyeballs. The communist party heads are all-seeing and all-knowing, this is shown by the eyeballs everywhere. The wall is the communist party and the other side is hope. The cracks in the wall are the hope through which freedom could be found; the problem is the eyeballs are filling the cracks. The gray throughout the picture also shows a "dreariness" throught which everyone is living. Its a utopia for the communists; a dystopia for everyone else.
Don't You Want Me?
The subject of this song is how two people can see the same events in different ways. The boy sings "Success has been so easy for you but don't forget it's me who put you where you are now...", and the girl later comes back with how she did it on her own. In this song the guy seems desperate since she doesn't like him anymore; he is going to do whatever necessary to get her back. This is why I find the girl more credible, she isn't as emotionally impacted.
Emic v. Etic Culture Views
When writing both Emic and Etic culture views can be helpful. If you have the Emic view you can know the history behind what is happening behind what is happening so you can easily back up your points. This is a nice way to support an arguement. If you have the etic perspective this can be helpful because you can compare their culture to yours, so you can see more of a difference; you can't do this with the emic. I don't think one is better than the other; they are equally important
Final Brave New World: Answers
1) Do you think John decided at that moment to hang himself or did it take a build up of emotions and eventually he just decided to end it?
I think he probably was unhappy and wanted to find a way out for a while. Then he saw an opportunity to take his life instead of the government doing it for him, so he took it.
2) Why would John not want to go into exile?
He was too strongly rooted in his beliefs. He was so convinved his way was right, he would not give in because he would rather have it his way, or die.
3) 1984 is seen as a distopia and BNW a utopia. Do you think these could be switched depending on the person you're talking to?
Definitely. I think BNW could easily be considered a distopia with the way it abuses technology and 1984 is a great world because you don't have to think. I think that it depends on how people view their freedoms, which stance they take on this.
I think he probably was unhappy and wanted to find a way out for a while. Then he saw an opportunity to take his life instead of the government doing it for him, so he took it.
2) Why would John not want to go into exile?
He was too strongly rooted in his beliefs. He was so convinved his way was right, he would not give in because he would rather have it his way, or die.
3) 1984 is seen as a distopia and BNW a utopia. Do you think these could be switched depending on the person you're talking to?
Definitely. I think BNW could easily be considered a distopia with the way it abuses technology and 1984 is a great world because you don't have to think. I think that it depends on how people view their freedoms, which stance they take on this.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Final Brave New World
1) Do you think John decided at that moment to hang himself or did it take a build up of emotions and eventually he just decided to end it?
2) Why would John not want to go into exile?
3) 1984 is seen as a distopia and BNW a utopia. Do you think these could be switched depending on the person you're talking to?
2) Why would John not want to go into exile?
3) 1984 is seen as a distopia and BNW a utopia. Do you think these could be switched depending on the person you're talking to?
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Brave New World
1.We know why he gets offered the opportunity to go on the trip but why doesnt everyone e to go? It would be for the governments benefit if everyone went, then all could see how barren everywhere else is. It would be pointless to send the lower ranked people I guess because they don't have the intelligence but all higher ranked people should go in my opinion.
2. How can they make the world make the transition? Yes I understand how to conquer te land. My question is how did they wipe everyone's brains to think this way. Its hard for me to believe that one day they propose the idea of constricting genetic mutations and everyone just happily agreeing. I guess those who revolted just were killed. Otherwise I can't see how you don't have opposers.
3. Why wouldn't they want everyone to be smarter? Then you probably wouldn't have the Workers to do the basics tasks. Everyone would be to "sophisticated" for that.
2. How can they make the world make the transition? Yes I understand how to conquer te land. My question is how did they wipe everyone's brains to think this way. Its hard for me to believe that one day they propose the idea of constricting genetic mutations and everyone just happily agreeing. I guess those who revolted just were killed. Otherwise I can't see how you don't have opposers.
3. Why wouldn't they want everyone to be smarter? Then you probably wouldn't have the Workers to do the basics tasks. Everyone would be to "sophisticated" for that.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
1984 Post #3
For your final 1984 blog you need to assess the ending of the book. Has Big Brother won? Why/Why not? Propose a way that the One State can be brought down. What do you think happens to Winston Smith at the end of the novel? Support your answer with analysis of specific quotes from the text.
I think in the end of this book Big Brother wins. He keeps the society in his ideal state because he doesn't care about killing others, he cares about keeping his point. He has done that through necessary actions and his ideals are still the "law" when the book ends. The only way I can see the state being brought down is if one was able to convince the thought police and members of the party to turn on Big Brother. If you could always keep one person against the law and just keep that moving through generations. At the end of the novel Winston Smith is shot by the Thought Police and dies. I see this because it talks about how the bullet is coming towards his head as we walks down the hallway and earlier it mentions this is how they kill people.
I think in the end of this book Big Brother wins. He keeps the society in his ideal state because he doesn't care about killing others, he cares about keeping his point. He has done that through necessary actions and his ideals are still the "law" when the book ends. The only way I can see the state being brought down is if one was able to convince the thought police and members of the party to turn on Big Brother. If you could always keep one person against the law and just keep that moving through generations. At the end of the novel Winston Smith is shot by the Thought Police and dies. I see this because it talks about how the bullet is coming towards his head as we walks down the hallway and earlier it mentions this is how they kill people.
Sunday, October 30, 2011
1984 Post #2
In "Book Two," Winston Smith is torn between his personal guilt over commitment to his job and his traditional trust/belief in the One State, and his overwhelming curiosity which is fueled by other relationships and a yearning for something more/better. In your opinion, why is Winston having a difficult time buying in to what Big Brother and the State are selling? Explain and support. Are his small acts of defiance (questioning) a form of protest? Why/Why not? Compare/contrast Winston's small rebellion to a more current act of rebellion within the United States (think Tea Party Movement, Occupy Wall Street, Anti-War Protests, etc.) in all facets - what they are fighting for, who they are rebelling against, the way their protests seen by the government, the way their protests are seen by the masses. Ultimately, the purpose of this blog is to examine how Orwellian we have become
He is having a hard time buying in to what the state is saying because of the nostalgia of his childhood and his memories from his childhood. He knows that things used to be different but he can't point out exactly what was different. His acts of questioning are an act of protest, if he has to think about it, he doesn't fully believe in it. If he fully believed what the state said, there would be no questioning. Both Smith's and the Tea Party are for freedom from some governing body where the government has said, there are no other options this is how it is. The British saw it as, we are overrun and there is no way to destroy them completely. The Party sees it as just get rid of them and no one will care. Smith's questioning isn't really seen by the masses so its hard to say.
He is having a hard time buying in to what the state is saying because of the nostalgia of his childhood and his memories from his childhood. He knows that things used to be different but he can't point out exactly what was different. His acts of questioning are an act of protest, if he has to think about it, he doesn't fully believe in it. If he fully believed what the state said, there would be no questioning. Both Smith's and the Tea Party are for freedom from some governing body where the government has said, there are no other options this is how it is. The British saw it as, we are overrun and there is no way to destroy them completely. The Party sees it as just get rid of them and no one will care. Smith's questioning isn't really seen by the masses so its hard to say.
Quote Response Blog #1
"I have heard many international newcomers say (in the US) that American friendships are superficial. They say Americans do not know what true friendship is; they seem very friendly at first, but the friendships do not grow." What could be some reasons why Americans are perceived this way?
Americans are perceived this way because with our busy lifestyles we don't have the time to have long deep conversations with our friends. There are so many things a friend may be someone you see one day a week at church, or an excerise class but you wouldn't hang with them after that. Facebook doesn't help. On facebook you have "friends" where you vaguely know someone but you know what they are doing all the time and their opinions on life. This is really an aquaintance but they are a facebook "friend".
Americans are perceived this way because with our busy lifestyles we don't have the time to have long deep conversations with our friends. There are so many things a friend may be someone you see one day a week at church, or an excerise class but you wouldn't hang with them after that. Facebook doesn't help. On facebook you have "friends" where you vaguely know someone but you know what they are doing all the time and their opinions on life. This is really an aquaintance but they are a facebook "friend".
Video Response Blog #5
"Me vs. We" ; answer the following questions: 1) In a collectivist culture, what personality traits are likely to be consideredideal? What about an individualist culture? 2) In what type of culture might elders or people who have professional distinction receive more respect and less challenge from people lower on their culture's/group's hierarchy? Explain your answer. 3) Create a specific problem a teacher may encounter when he/she moves from teaching in a collectivist culture to an individualist culture or vice versa. Explain the specific values/influences/obligations/desires caused by the clash. Propose a way for the conflict to be resovled. 4) What is an acquaintance? Does the word have a positive or negative connotation? Explain.
1. In a collectivist culture you are expected to be kind, assistful, and accepting of others. You need to be supportive of other people as well. In an individualist culture you need to be self-motivated and non-dependent on others for help.
2. In a independent culture people won't be dragging you down and so you can't be affected by them so they will be less important. In a collectivist culture elders will be more respected because they are the ones who will help everyone else contribute and will guide the way.
3. A teacher may have an issue moving from a collectivist culture to an individualistic one because at the past school is was all about the group as a whole but at the current school its all about the individual child, not how well the work with other kids.
4. Aquaintance has a negative connotation. It is generally used for when you have met someone and know of them and a little about them but don't talk to them regurarly and you don't rely on them for anything.
1. In a collectivist culture you are expected to be kind, assistful, and accepting of others. You need to be supportive of other people as well. In an individualist culture you need to be self-motivated and non-dependent on others for help.
2. In a independent culture people won't be dragging you down and so you can't be affected by them so they will be less important. In a collectivist culture elders will be more respected because they are the ones who will help everyone else contribute and will guide the way.
3. A teacher may have an issue moving from a collectivist culture to an individualistic one because at the past school is was all about the group as a whole but at the current school its all about the individual child, not how well the work with other kids.
4. Aquaintance has a negative connotation. It is generally used for when you have met someone and know of them and a little about them but don't talk to them regurarly and you don't rely on them for anything.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Music Response Blog #7
"2+2=5" by Radiohead ; What is this song talking about lyrically? How does the music mirror or help push the message of the lyrics? The title is an allusion to 1984...explain the connection.
Lyrically the song is talking about how things would be in an ideal world but how there is little chance they will happen because 2+2 will never equal five. The music helps push the message because it pushes and pulls showing how life can go either way. Its an allusion because its talking about how he wants to change, and he knows what he wants the outcome to be but hes pressured by both sides making it more difficult.
Lyrically the song is talking about how things would be in an ideal world but how there is little chance they will happen because 2+2 will never equal five. The music helps push the message because it pushes and pulls showing how life can go either way. Its an allusion because its talking about how he wants to change, and he knows what he wants the outcome to be but hes pressured by both sides making it more difficult.
Video Response Blog #4
Video clip on Globalization and Conflict http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kniiNvoC0EY ; Identify the conflict. Is this an internal or external conflict? How/Why does globalization create conflict? In the speaker's opinion, globalization has flown in only one direction what does she mean by this? Although the speaker feels globalization has been one-sided, she notes there has been one benefit related to the process. What benefit dies she mention? The speaker says Muslims and westerners live by/are obligated to two different sources of truth. What two sources (two texts) does she mention?
The conflict is how everyone does not equally respect other cultures (external). Globalization creates conflict because different cultures have different opinions, people don't want people trying to change their beliefs so they stick up for themselves, then conflict starts. She means that Westerners are impacting others and forcing them to change and accept what they believe but others are not impacting the Westerners. The one benefit is how the US role models have helped females in other countries to stand up for themselves. She mentions the Constitution and the Qu'ran. She wants to stick to her beliefs but the US is also impacting her so its a hard line to draw between the two cultures.
The conflict is how everyone does not equally respect other cultures (external). Globalization creates conflict because different cultures have different opinions, people don't want people trying to change their beliefs so they stick up for themselves, then conflict starts. She means that Westerners are impacting others and forcing them to change and accept what they believe but others are not impacting the Westerners. The one benefit is how the US role models have helped females in other countries to stand up for themselves. She mentions the Constitution and the Qu'ran. She wants to stick to her beliefs but the US is also impacting her so its a hard line to draw between the two cultures.
1984 Post #1
The first 1984 reading journal should deal with the structure of the society by specifically addressing the last slide of the power point (what utopias have in common). It should thoroughly (in multiple sentences and with evidence from the text) address the following: how have they created equality or conformity? How have they reduced conflict, specifically in regards to religion, relationships, and individual rights? How have they created or forced happiness/conformity? Make a claim about this society as either a utopia or a dystopia based the rest of your blog entry.
In the novel diversity is created through jobs and your lineage. You do what your parents did and you are born into this system, here the classes are divided between the thought police and the workers at the different ministries. They reduced conflict by not allowing options. There is no religion, relationships are not allowed other than to produce offspring and the Telescreens give you no privacy so you must follow the laws. Even all the food and drinks are of the same brand so there is no chosing with that. They have forced happiness because if people don't act a certain way at a certain time they are vaporized so you have to be happy. This society is a dystopia because limited choice causes a very dull and non-interesting society.
In the novel diversity is created through jobs and your lineage. You do what your parents did and you are born into this system, here the classes are divided between the thought police and the workers at the different ministries. They reduced conflict by not allowing options. There is no religion, relationships are not allowed other than to produce offspring and the Telescreens give you no privacy so you must follow the laws. Even all the food and drinks are of the same brand so there is no chosing with that. They have forced happiness because if people don't act a certain way at a certain time they are vaporized so you have to be happy. This society is a dystopia because limited choice causes a very dull and non-interesting society.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Art Response Blog #6
Bo Bartlett's Culture
C: He is very religious.
F: There is a cross made by the truck in "Young Life" and in the picture with the school bus the window makes a cross.
C: He comes from a very rural area.
F: There is a bonfire in "Homecoming" and there is a man holding a rifle in "Young Life".
C: His childhood was very important.
F: These pictures all show relationships and the facial expressions are very detailed so he wants you to get their expression.
C: He is very religious.
F: There is a cross made by the truck in "Young Life" and in the picture with the school bus the window makes a cross.
C: He comes from a very rural area.
F: There is a bonfire in "Homecoming" and there is a man holding a rifle in "Young Life".
C: His childhood was very important.
F: These pictures all show relationships and the facial expressions are very detailed so he wants you to get their expression.
Art Response Blog #5
"Young Life" by Bo Bartlett
Make three claims about this painting. Support each claim with one fact about the painting.
C: The boy is ashamed of the man and wants to be different but the connection is still there.
F: The boy is facing away from the man and is dressed more professional than the man but the color scheme is similair and they both have some sort of rod in their hand.
C: The man killed the deer and is proud of it.
F: The deer is sitting on top of the car and the light is behind it causing it to be emphasized.
C: The truck belongs to the man.
F: The trock is beaten up, the man is standing in front of it and the man has a rifle and a deer is on top of the truck.
Make three claims about this painting. Support each claim with one fact about the painting.
C: The boy is ashamed of the man and wants to be different but the connection is still there.
F: The boy is facing away from the man and is dressed more professional than the man but the color scheme is similair and they both have some sort of rod in their hand.
C: The man killed the deer and is proud of it.
F: The deer is sitting on top of the car and the light is behind it causing it to be emphasized.
C: The truck belongs to the man.
F: The trock is beaten up, the man is standing in front of it and the man has a rifle and a deer is on top of the truck.
Music Response Blog #6
"Shame"
The Avett Brothers
Look at the lyrics of this song, and decide what the subject and tone of the song are. Then, I want you to choose three words whose connotation affects the tone of the piece and explain how.
Subject: past relationship
Tone: apologetic
1) wrong: negative connotation showing the bad things the author did and how they impacted the other person.
2) undo: neutral showing that he wants it to change but he can't do anything about it now.
3) different: positive showing that he has grown and changed and is different because of that.
The Avett Brothers
Look at the lyrics of this song, and decide what the subject and tone of the song are. Then, I want you to choose three words whose connotation affects the tone of the piece and explain how.
Subject: past relationship
Tone: apologetic
1) wrong: negative connotation showing the bad things the author did and how they impacted the other person.
2) undo: neutral showing that he wants it to change but he can't do anything about it now.
3) different: positive showing that he has grown and changed and is different because of that.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Reading Critically
In "Reading Critcally" the author explains how one should read and analyze a work of literature whether it be: articles, poems or novels. His first point is about how everything may be deeper than it seems; a poem's title may be "The Relationship" and you think it's about married couple but really it's about a butterfly. You have to read between the lines. You also should not skim through a piece because you may miss vital information changing the tone of the whole piece. Also, make sure you don't plagiarize in a summary because that is illegal.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
SOAPSTone #1
The subject of Dave Barry’s “Batting Clean-Up and Striking Out” is that males and females don’t always see eye-to-eye but it makes up for what the other gender doesn’t see. The difference between genders is illustrated with the quote, “I just Windexed, and she is seeing dirt! Everywhere! And if I tell her I already cleaned the bathroom, she gives me this look that she has perfected…”This shows how the man doesn’t see the dirt and the female does, but they are still married and she ends up making the bathroom clean, compensating for his lack of sight for dust.
“Batting Clean-up and Striking Out” was written during the late 1980’s . The essay’s time of creation is displayed by the use of references to the “Etch-a-Sketch” and “The World Series”. The references seem discreet but the Etch-a-Sketch was popular during this time period and The World Series isn’t as popular today as it was in the 80’s. The probable place of this essay’s creation is America because that is where the World Series is held.
“Batting Clean-up and Striking Out” was written during the late 1980’s . The essay’s time of creation is displayed by the use of references to the “Etch-a-Sketch” and “The World Series”. The references seem discreet but the Etch-a-Sketch was popular during this time period and The World Series isn’t as popular today as it was in the 80’s. The probable place of this essay’s creation is America because that is where the World Series is held.
The time and place of this essay’s creation influence the essay by the fact that there was some different humor and women and men were still not equal. This really shows in the essay by using the stereotypes of females and males with the cooking v. the baseball games.
Dave Barry’s specific audience for the essay is married couples in the age range of 30-40. It basically says that yes there are differences, but it’s okay because you still love each other and that is just a natural difference between the two genders. The audience is revealed through the way it talks about the cleaning of the house and kids. It is supposed to be about parents with kids leading to the age range of 30-40. This essay is not geared toward the easily offended because there are many stereotypes used and some people may be hurt or offended by these comments.
Dave Barry’s purpose in the essay is to entertain you about stereotypes. He wants you to see the stereotypes and he wants you to be able to put your own experiences into these stereotypes so it then relates back to you. This is shown when the author talks about how the women didn’t even realize the game was going on and paid no attention. It shows the difference with how the men were obsessed and the women could care less about sports.
Dave Barry, the humorist, believes that everyone is equal and that differences are okay. He accepts everyone no matter what they believe and he thinks it is okay if some people disagree because that is what makes us human, we all have our opinions on certain things.
His tone throughout this is very sarcastic. We can see this through the use of phrases such as “so”
and “or something”. The “or something” shows a lack of care about the topic mentioned prior saying, it may or may not be true, don’t fully trust me on this. The “so” makes it seem very drawn out and hyperbolized. The use of italics also shows a use of sarcasm because the italics make you read it in a more joking sort of manner.
and “or something”. The “or something” shows a lack of care about the topic mentioned prior saying, it may or may not be true, don’t fully trust me on this. The “so” makes it seem very drawn out and hyperbolized. The use of italics also shows a use of sarcasm because the italics make you read it in a more joking sort of manner.
Video Response Blog #3
View clip from American Tongues. What is voice in literature? How does a person create his/her voice when writing? Is creating voice an intentional or unintentional act...or both? Explain your answer. Many people in Eastern Kentucky talk around a subject. According to the speaker why do they do this? What can we learn about a writer from the way he/she approaches a topic? Whether it is fiction or non-fiction, why is voice important in writing?
Voice in literature is how the author speaks, causing you to learn more about the author and his/herself. A person can create voice through punctuation and word choice. It is an unintentional act because, its the writer him or herself, it isn't the tone.
They do this to avoid the matter at hand. We can tell if a writer wants to talk about something or its necessary by the presentation of it. Voice is important to writing because it shows who the author is and helps you understand where they are coming from.
Voice in literature is how the author speaks, causing you to learn more about the author and his/herself. A person can create voice through punctuation and word choice. It is an unintentional act because, its the writer him or herself, it isn't the tone.
They do this to avoid the matter at hand. We can tell if a writer wants to talk about something or its necessary by the presentation of it. Voice is important to writing because it shows who the author is and helps you understand where they are coming from.
Art Response Blog #4
Wassily Kandinsky vs. Jackson Pollack ; after looking at each of these answer the following questions: Which of these do you like better? Why? Which of these is more pleasing to look at? Why?
I like the Kandinsky painting more because it has many different colors to look at and you see something different every time you look at it, so its always something new. I also like the colors because they are basic yet interesting at the same time. The Pollack is more pleasing to look at because the Kandinsky is very harsh and edgy where as the Pollack is very smooth and calm. The Kandinsky isn't as relaxing making it less pleasing to look at, leaving the Pollack by process of elimination.
I like the Kandinsky painting more because it has many different colors to look at and you see something different every time you look at it, so its always something new. I also like the colors because they are basic yet interesting at the same time. The Pollack is more pleasing to look at because the Kandinsky is very harsh and edgy where as the Pollack is very smooth and calm. The Kandinsky isn't as relaxing making it less pleasing to look at, leaving the Pollack by process of elimination.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Video Response Blog #2
"Sign Language"
What is the single effect you got from this short film? Give specific three reasons (of choices the director made) why you were persuaded to that effect? Change one aspect of the film (besides narrative and dialogue) and explain how that would change the film and the single effect.
The single effect I got from this film is that happiness can show up anywhere as long as you look for it. Three reasons I was persuaded to this effect were, its very gloomy but the narrarator is always smiling, trying to be happy. The others are very dreary because they aren't going to try and make things better. Also, there is a lot of color which makes the happiness subtle. If I changed the music it would take away from this effect because it is very happy but calm. If you took this away it would make you less interested in the story.
What is the single effect you got from this short film? Give specific three reasons (of choices the director made) why you were persuaded to that effect? Change one aspect of the film (besides narrative and dialogue) and explain how that would change the film and the single effect.
The single effect I got from this film is that happiness can show up anywhere as long as you look for it. Three reasons I was persuaded to this effect were, its very gloomy but the narrarator is always smiling, trying to be happy. The others are very dreary because they aren't going to try and make things better. Also, there is a lot of color which makes the happiness subtle. If I changed the music it would take away from this effect because it is very happy but calm. If you took this away it would make you less interested in the story.
Music Response Blog #5
"Good Old Desk" By:Harry Nelson
SOAPSTone this song. What is he talking about in this song? What if I told you that the desk is a symbol for god, how does that change your impression of the song? Look through the song lyrics and find three instances that support that the desk is a symbol for god.
Subject: friendship, relationships
Object: the desk
Audience: christians
Purpose: narrative, desribe his relationship with his desk
Speaker: Harry Nelson
Tone: friendly
The song makes more sense and it has a deeper meaning. Three instances that support that the desk is a symbol for god:
1. "A huge success"
2. "My old desk never needs a rest, and I've never seen it cry"
3. "I've got a giant of all times"
SOAPSTone this song. What is he talking about in this song? What if I told you that the desk is a symbol for god, how does that change your impression of the song? Look through the song lyrics and find three instances that support that the desk is a symbol for god.
Subject: friendship, relationships
Object: the desk
Audience: christians
Purpose: narrative, desribe his relationship with his desk
Speaker: Harry Nelson
Tone: friendly
The song makes more sense and it has a deeper meaning. Three instances that support that the desk is a symbol for god:
1. "A huge success"
2. "My old desk never needs a rest, and I've never seen it cry"
3. "I've got a giant of all times"
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Reading Response Blog #2: Shooting An Elephant
The subject of George Orwell’s “Shooting an Elephant” is that other people can cause you to do many things and you may regret those actions later. The effect of peer pressure is illustrated when Orwell says, “The sole thought in my mind was that if anything went wrong those two thousand Burmans would see me pursued, caught, trampled on and reduced to a grinning corpse like that Indian up the hill.” This shows he had a choice between his life and taking another. He being the “responsible” one, it was easier to just shoot the elephant.
“Shooting an Elephant” was written during the late 1930’s. The essay’s time of creation is exhibited when it mentions how “[he] was hated by large number of people” talking about how there was a gap between the natives and the Europeans. It happened for a while but we know there was football invented and there was a gap. It took place in Lower Burma which is a place in India. It mentions this in the opening sentence of the essay.
The time and place of the essay’s creation influence the essay because it affects the social issue’s going on during this period. If you chose another period of time it may not have the same social conflicts between the natives and the Europeans. Without this conflict, you wouldn’t have the pressure the Police officer was under, thus the elephant might not have been shot. It would eliminate the pressure thus losing the point of the essay.
George Orwell’s general audience for “Shooting an Elephant” is the Europeans in the 1940’s. This is given by the fact that he is talking about how they should stay strong in their opinions even if they are pressured by their enemies, otherwise it will result in guilt. With later research, we learn that it was published in a London newspaper, once in 1936 and again in 1946.
George Orwell’s purpose in “Shooting an Elephant” is to emphasize and teach you that peer pressure can be too much sometimes. Especially if it is negative peer pressure, you may do things in the heat of the moment that you might not do on your own without the pressure. The effects of peer pressure are illustrated by, “Among the Europeans it was divided. The older men said I was right, the younger men disagreed”. These shows there are two sides and he couldn’t think through the options rationally when in the moment.
George Orwell, the Englishman, believes that Europeans are superior to others. This value is illustrated by the way he talks to the Natives. He acts as though they are savages who just mosey around doing nothing and being paid small amounts of money. This contributes to the fact that peer pressure may not be cause by those ranked above you.
George Orwell also believes that anything can be subject to peer pressure. Even if it goes against your morals you still may be influenced. Everything is impacted and its hard to stop but you have to just put down your foot and say, no I won’t do that. That is what the police man should have said when facing the natives of the area. It could easily cause issues!
George Orwell shows a negative and disrespectful attitude towards the natives/ members of the lower class. As if they are the ones who killed the elephant, really it is the man’s fault for not standing up for his beliefs and just going with the flow. He was a very snobby man and he would not put himself in danger, its easier for him to take another life.
Monday, September 5, 2011
Art Response Blog #3
"The Runaway" by Norman Rockwell
Create an intro paragraph for the following thesis statement: Rockwell’s “The Runaway” overlooks the fundamental rift that was rising in America throughout the late 1950s – an emerging counter (no pun intended) culture that was not concerned with how things were in America, but rather how they are.
In the 1950's poilve were beating up african-americans, and it wasn't the best of times, but in Rockewell's "The Runaway" we see a boy who has runaway from home and a police man who is watching over the boy. He isn't mad at the boy and all three men in the picture appear to be satisfied with their lives. This is a piece of nastalgia, for life wasn't this perfect. Create an intro paragraph for the following thesis statement: Rockwell’s “The Runaway” overlooks the fundamental rift that was rising in America throughout the late 1950s – an emerging counter (no pun intended) culture that was not concerned with how things were in America, but rather how they are.
Create an intro paragraph for the following thesis statement: Rockwell’s “The Runaway” overlooks the fundamental rift that was rising in America throughout the late 1950s – an emerging counter (no pun intended) culture that was not concerned with how things were in America, but rather how they are.
In the 1950's poilve were beating up african-americans, and it wasn't the best of times, but in Rockewell's "The Runaway" we see a boy who has runaway from home and a police man who is watching over the boy. He isn't mad at the boy and all three men in the picture appear to be satisfied with their lives. This is a piece of nastalgia, for life wasn't this perfect. Create an intro paragraph for the following thesis statement: Rockwell’s “The Runaway” overlooks the fundamental rift that was rising in America throughout the late 1950s – an emerging counter (no pun intended) culture that was not concerned with how things were in America, but rather how they are.
Music Response Blog #4
"Across the Universe" by the Beatles
Identify three images in this song. Are any of the images also symbols? If so, explain. Choose one symbol that you know to be a symbol and explain it. What makes it more than just an image? Explain how the word can be used as both an image and a symbol (think visually).
Three images are that I got are;
1. "the words flying out...", I just see a bunch of words floating through the air, caught in the wind.
2. "restless like a wind inside a letter box", I see a box with the lid trying to open but it can't.
3. "Shining around like a thousand suns", I see a bright light, so bright it is hard to look at.
The words flying out symbolize the outgoingness and freedom. Its more than an image because when I see the imagery it makes me feel "free". The drum major is a symbol for power and unity. It is more than an image because it has emotion behind it and whenever I see a drum major it makes me feel included and makes me want to be a better leader.
Identify three images in this song. Are any of the images also symbols? If so, explain. Choose one symbol that you know to be a symbol and explain it. What makes it more than just an image? Explain how the word can be used as both an image and a symbol (think visually).
Three images are that I got are;
1. "the words flying out...", I just see a bunch of words floating through the air, caught in the wind.
2. "restless like a wind inside a letter box", I see a box with the lid trying to open but it can't.
3. "Shining around like a thousand suns", I see a bright light, so bright it is hard to look at.
The words flying out symbolize the outgoingness and freedom. Its more than an image because when I see the imagery it makes me feel "free". The drum major is a symbol for power and unity. It is more than an image because it has emotion behind it and whenever I see a drum major it makes me feel included and makes me want to be a better leader.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Music Response Blog #3
Inspiration Information
Shuggie Otis
What is the overall feel of this piece? What elements (musically) put off that feel be specific. Indentify the choices you think the musician had to make to get this feel and explain why they worked.
This song is very uplifiting and makes you want to dance. The keyboard/synthesizer really contributes to this because it gives a nice beat to follow. I also think that the vocals being higher in the range helps because its not as deep and despressing. Its lighter when the notes are higher. The choice to have a lack of lyrics allows the song to be more catchy making it more basic and not so much to tell a message.
Shuggie Otis
What is the overall feel of this piece? What elements (musically) put off that feel be specific. Indentify the choices you think the musician had to make to get this feel and explain why they worked.
This song is very uplifiting and makes you want to dance. The keyboard/synthesizer really contributes to this because it gives a nice beat to follow. I also think that the vocals being higher in the range helps because its not as deep and despressing. Its lighter when the notes are higher. The choice to have a lack of lyrics allows the song to be more catchy making it more basic and not so much to tell a message.
Art Response Blog #2
Semeadores
Diego Rivera
Indentify the SOAPSTone of this painting. What is the meaning/theme/big idea behind the painting? Explain. What can you tell me about the artist's culture from the painting? Is that related at all to his theme?
Subject: two farmers
Occasion: Communist's Trying to Gain Followers
Audience: citizens of area
Purpose: to persuade
Speaker: Diego Rivera
Tone: negative on this sort of life
I tink the meaning behind this painting is that sometimes people can get absorbed into there job and that is what they need to do to get the job done and it is a lot of work. We can see this by the way the workers back is rounded and he blends in with the hills. The artist is showing he hasn't had the easiest life and he grew with this as what his life would turn into.
Diego Rivera
Indentify the SOAPSTone of this painting. What is the meaning/theme/big idea behind the painting? Explain. What can you tell me about the artist's culture from the painting? Is that related at all to his theme?
Subject: two farmers
Occasion: Communist's Trying to Gain Followers
Audience: citizens of area
Purpose: to persuade
Speaker: Diego Rivera
Tone: negative on this sort of life
I tink the meaning behind this painting is that sometimes people can get absorbed into there job and that is what they need to do to get the job done and it is a lot of work. We can see this by the way the workers back is rounded and he blends in with the hills. The artist is showing he hasn't had the easiest life and he grew with this as what his life would turn into.
Video Response Blog #1
I am Trying to Break Your Heart
Wilco's Documentary
Summarize Wilco's approach to creating a song. What is your creative process for writing? Explain in detail the step which you go through. If there is no process then why don't you use one.
Wilco's way of creating a song is they come up with a basic version of the song, then take it and break it down into the different aspects and analyze it. At this point they try a couple different options and see what works best. When they come to a conclusion on which idea to pursue the song with, they put the song back together. When I write I start making a list of all the things the rubric requires or what I want to include. Then I make an outline organizes what each paragraph will contain. From that point I write a rough draft, which I think edit. I repeat this part several times then I when I think it is as correct as I can make it, I write the final draft.
Wilco's Documentary
Summarize Wilco's approach to creating a song. What is your creative process for writing? Explain in detail the step which you go through. If there is no process then why don't you use one.
Wilco's way of creating a song is they come up with a basic version of the song, then take it and break it down into the different aspects and analyze it. At this point they try a couple different options and see what works best. When they come to a conclusion on which idea to pursue the song with, they put the song back together. When I write I start making a list of all the things the rubric requires or what I want to include. Then I make an outline organizes what each paragraph will contain. From that point I write a rough draft, which I think edit. I repeat this part several times then I when I think it is as correct as I can make it, I write the final draft.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Music Response Blog #2
Songs from American Graffiti
What is nostalgia? What images come to your mind when you hear this music (be specific and paint me a clear picture). What images pop in your head when you think of your childhood? What smells, sounds, and feels are associated with those images?
Nostalgia are memories that you want to experience again, you remember the good things and forget the bad so it becomes the "perfect" memory. When I hear the first song I picture two people doing a Lindy Hop in the middle of a diner, everyone around them is watching and cheering for them, its like a dance competition. When I think of my childhood, I think about when I used to walk home from the bus stop with two of my neighbors. It makes me feel happy because we would just talk about nonsense and tell jokes. I remember our laughter when one of us would trip or say something funny.
What is nostalgia? What images come to your mind when you hear this music (be specific and paint me a clear picture). What images pop in your head when you think of your childhood? What smells, sounds, and feels are associated with those images?
Nostalgia are memories that you want to experience again, you remember the good things and forget the bad so it becomes the "perfect" memory. When I hear the first song I picture two people doing a Lindy Hop in the middle of a diner, everyone around them is watching and cheering for them, its like a dance competition. When I think of my childhood, I think about when I used to walk home from the bus stop with two of my neighbors. It makes me feel happy because we would just talk about nonsense and tell jokes. I remember our laughter when one of us would trip or say something funny.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Art Response Blog #1
"The Pinch of Poverty" by Thomas Kennington
What, as you see it, is the major contributing factor to poverty? Looking at this piece of art how does the artist portray poverty (positive light/negative light)? What is the artist's vision about poverty (what's the message)? Identify two artistic techniques that help the artist achieve his/her vision, and explain how they do that.
There are many small things that occur overtime to make a person(s) impoverished. A major factor is the family or person's income. Going along with this is how many people that income must provide for.
This artist portrays poverty negatively. From the looks on the faces and the lighting you can see that they have little hope except for the girl selling flowers. I think the color selection in the piece really helps show that there is hope but there is very little of it. The background and lighting is very dark throughout the picture, except for the girl. Her face is more in the light and the flowers in the basket pop showing that they are her way out of poverty. It shows the hope that she has but also the work that she must complete to recieve income. The body positioning tries to play to your emotions. The mother and two younger kids are in the back, in the dark and are "clumped" together. The daughter is standing out in front of them showing that she is the chance for her family to earn money. It makes you sad that she is the one supporting all four of the family members. It shows she is willing to try and make things better, whereas the others are "stuck" in poverty. This relates back to the vision which is; poverty is a negative thing and you can get "stuck" in it, but if you keep working and trying you can fight it. That is what this girl shows, the work.
There are many small things that occur overtime to make a person(s) impoverished. A major factor is the family or person's income. Going along with this is how many people that income must provide for.
This artist portrays poverty negatively. From the looks on the faces and the lighting you can see that they have little hope except for the girl selling flowers. I think the color selection in the piece really helps show that there is hope but there is very little of it. The background and lighting is very dark throughout the picture, except for the girl. Her face is more in the light and the flowers in the basket pop showing that they are her way out of poverty. It shows the hope that she has but also the work that she must complete to recieve income. The body positioning tries to play to your emotions. The mother and two younger kids are in the back, in the dark and are "clumped" together. The daughter is standing out in front of them showing that she is the chance for her family to earn money. It makes you sad that she is the one supporting all four of the family members. It shows she is willing to try and make things better, whereas the others are "stuck" in poverty. This relates back to the vision which is; poverty is a negative thing and you can get "stuck" in it, but if you keep working and trying you can fight it. That is what this girl shows, the work.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Reading Response Blog #1: Poverty
Prompt: Read "Live Free and Starve" and "The Singer Solution to World Poverty" for 8/17. Write a blog contrasting the authors' opinions. Address your possible reader bias, and analyze each argument, ultimately agreeing or disagreeing with each argument or parts of each argument. Don't forget to use specific quotes to support your opinion and your analysis of each article.
Response: My reader bias is that the more kids we can help the better and I think this is more likely to occur by keeping the jobs mentioned in "Live Free and Starve". It seems like the kids who work those jobs are proud of their income and they have a contribution to their whole family because they can spend that money on what they need. Keeping these jobs will allow these kids to still somewhat support their siblings. The second arguement is that money is more necessary to help children, the issue is that this helps one child at a time. It says in the article, "By his calculation, $200 in donations would help a sickly two-year-old transform into a healthy six-year-old." I think what we should do is keep the jobs, so the kids can still work and provide for their families that way. We also spend money for the organizations helping these kids. That way they get their money and our help.
Response: My reader bias is that the more kids we can help the better and I think this is more likely to occur by keeping the jobs mentioned in "Live Free and Starve". It seems like the kids who work those jobs are proud of their income and they have a contribution to their whole family because they can spend that money on what they need. Keeping these jobs will allow these kids to still somewhat support their siblings. The second arguement is that money is more necessary to help children, the issue is that this helps one child at a time. It says in the article, "By his calculation, $200 in donations would help a sickly two-year-old transform into a healthy six-year-old." I think what we should do is keep the jobs, so the kids can still work and provide for their families that way. We also spend money for the organizations helping these kids. That way they get their money and our help.
Music Response Blog #1
How do your musical facts influence your opinion? What is the correlation between what you picked out and your opinion? Do you have a bias? If so, explain.
Today we listened to the song "Round and Round". In this song there was a bass, keyboard, drums and a vocalist. The bass really overpowered the song and I didn't really care for that. The vocalists were lost behind the instrumentation so it was hard to hear the lyrics. This got better towards the end of the song. The fact there is bass really changes my opinion because I would like this song more with less bass or no bass. My facts involved the musical choices with instrumentation and tempo. I think the voices came out more as the tempo sped up. Yes, I have been experienced to more broadway-style music, so the bass and sound quality were not to my liking. I have a bias towards broadway music.
Today we listened to the song "Round and Round". In this song there was a bass, keyboard, drums and a vocalist. The bass really overpowered the song and I didn't really care for that. The vocalists were lost behind the instrumentation so it was hard to hear the lyrics. This got better towards the end of the song. The fact there is bass really changes my opinion because I would like this song more with less bass or no bass. My facts involved the musical choices with instrumentation and tempo. I think the voices came out more as the tempo sped up. Yes, I have been experienced to more broadway-style music, so the bass and sound quality were not to my liking. I have a bias towards broadway music.
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