CHARACTER (III)

Elisia stalks the shadowy figure into the eerie and quiet yet gargantuan university. She loses sight of the slow moving figure, but finds 3 men who seem to play football. One explains, " I'm D'Jasper We'ssss lookin' for thhhe fields of thhhhe universssthity because we transssfer" while the others smiled stupidly and nodded. Elisia shakes her head no and walks on past them along with Filth the dog. The football players tagged along anyways as the other two called out, "I'm Quatro Quatro" "and I'm Fuuuudge!" Elisia breathes heavily in her mask, knowing nothing feels right about this place. After walking and walking, climbing the countless stairs, they reach a two doors close shut as well as a girl. Feet slowly dragging across the  floor is heard  in the distance, Elisia turns and checks the football players' movement, still as ever. Elisia felt paranoid and sighed, just as she bursts through those two doors, a shriek pierces the air. The football players turn and look at each other clueless, and wanting to go near the scream but Elisia mutters "No" while she points to the cafeteria room. The four of them and the dog emerge into the room to find a girl, a teacher, and another man. Elisia slams the two doors shut, still aware of the shrieking. Slamming, bashing, and banging occur on the other side of the room, as if someone was dying to get in. Some greasy, old, short, man appeared from no where and was determined to feed us. He called himself, Pedro the lunch man. He pushed and pushed, "tacos?" All of us too distracted by the noises growing to be more irritating.

CHARACTER STUDY (II)

Elisia walks slowly, dragging the rusty bat to her side as the place where her home use to be grows farther and farther away. She stops and dreads to leave the familiar, but does not pick up her feet, as if the territory was forcing her to stay and rot away like the rest of the residents. The thought of missing everyone crosses flashes through her mind, and her heart sinks. She ignores those feelings and continues on. Soon enough, after crossing the territory border line she comes across a mutt, covered in filth. The dog proceeded to follow Elisia on her path, so she decided to call him "Filth." After hours and hours of walking around and crossing several territories, Filth and Elisia reach the territory called animate. Elisia has caution to this territory the dead silence did not sit well with her. Upon exploring the town, she sees a shadow figures standing in front of the school.

CANTERBURY TALES

The prologue:
-sets up scene for story to begin
-discuses the idea of the pilgrimage
-religion involved? (palmers martyrs)
- social status?

While reading:
I was able to notice the contradicting characteristics in the descriptions of characters. I thought Chaucer was simply using compliments to set up for a fault. Such as, the worthy woman was so handsome, but gap-toothed. It made me go huh?
But now knowing that he used these characters for satire, and to mock the higher social groups with a specific reputation.

Questions I have, why is Canterbury tales referred back to so much for the characters? It seems to be just making fun of the individuals who aren't what they are expected to be.

The stories I'd most like to hear about are the friar or the nun. The friar was chosen because he "knew all the taverns" when I think of taverns I think of drinking. The nun as well would be interesting to read since she had so many materialistic things when describing her, but she was "courtly kind of grace."
For the individual stories I expect them to be bizarre, the friar to be some sort of alcoholic as well with the nun who achieved all those nice items obviously not from her god.

Netvibes

I found it fairly EASY to figure out how to do delete/add/edit your homepage or add your widgets. It was easy to put  in what I wanted and edit it to fit me. The thing I  do not like is  the widgets I had  to choose from. I found all of them irrelevant to my personality, I don't do sport widgets, not much of a news person, but I kept the essentials of To-Do lists or weather that I like. For me, to change from blogger to netvibes is out of question just for the irrelevance of the widgets.

CHARACTER STUDY (I)

The territory of Mirth has been under nuclear war attack for at least a year. With the area being so secluded, no one has worried about the war since it doesn't effect their territory. Elisia waits for the crashes, thrashes and all of the above to cease. She creeps out of the cellar to find her tiny town has been obliterated. Radiation, dust and masks crowd the flat surface. The bombs have finally stopped, since the enemy assumes every one has died. Elisia climbs back down to the cellar to gather her things and leave the forsaken ground. She grabs her radiation gas mask, and straps it up tightly to fit her perfectly. She laces up her black combat boots and reaches for her dark green backpack, checking off the necessities such as water, food, extra clothes, a knife, can opener and lastly she picks up a metal bat. Elisia was as prepared and careful as ever by trying to foresee the future. She slowly comes out the cellar to set off on the journey of finding a new home.

Vocabulary #6

obsequious submissive: excessively eager to please or obey
The obsequious three year old was so willing to follow the orders of the six year old.

beatitude the perfect happiness and inner peace supposed to be enjoyed by the soul in heaven bliss: extreme happiness and serenity
I am in a state of beatitude when I go home on the weekend and I do not have homework.
 
bete noire somebody or something that is particularly disliked
The bête noire of the school is the kid who gets 100's on every test.
 
bode be sign of something: to be a particular indication of something that is about to happen
The gloomy clouds bode for a sign of rain and perhaps lightning.

 dank damp and cold: unpleasantly damp and cold
The dank sewer was filled with rats.

ecumenical worldwide or general in extent, influence, or application
? The ecumenical view in the class on homework during AP testing did not go over well.

 fervid heated or vehement in spirit, enthusiasm
I am considered a fervid story-teller. 
 
fetid having a strong, unpleasant smell
There was a fetid odor coming off of the pig's pen.

 gargantuan very large in size or amount, gigantic or colossal
There was a gargantuan spider crawling in my shoes.
 
heyday The period of greatest popularity, success, or power; prime
The dance craze the disco, received its heyday primarily in the 70's.

 incubus A nightmare or one that oppresses or burdens like a nightmare
The little boy had an incubus of many creepy clowns

*infrastructure the basic equipment and structures (such as roads and bridges) that are needed for a country, region, or organization to function properly
Due to the new mall being so popular, the city decided to build a new infrastructure so the shoppers may park.

inveigle  persuade (someone) to do something by means of deception or flattery
Elisia inveigled Kevin to receive help in order to complete her summer homework assignment.

kudos praise or respect that you get because of something you have done or achieved
Kevin received Kudos from Elisia for achieving a 99% on his Pre-Calculus test.

lagniappe a small gift given a customer by a merchant at the time of a purchase; broadly :  something given or obtained gratuitously or by way of good measure
The cellphone company threw in a lagniappe of a FREE PHONE.. if you signed a 2-year contract.

 prolix using too many words
Kevin's defense in why he right ( when he never is ) was unnecessarily prolix.

 protégé a young person who is taught and helped by someone who has a lot of knowledge and experience
Elisia is turning her little sister into her own protégé by teaching her drawing skills and calculus derivatives.

prototype an original or first model of something from which other forms are copied or developed
To my parents, my older sister was the first prototype with all the mistakes, then upon the next copy as in me, was improved.

sycophant a person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage
He was considered a sycophant since he followed around his old friend who recently became famous.

tautology needless repetition of an idea, statement, or word
Coaches always state this specific tautology, "practice makes perfect."

 truckle To be servile or submissive
Adele was truckle to her husband, even if he was a brute.


1.accolade: sign of praise: a sign or expression of high praise and esteem for somebody
I am given accolades when I get an award or good marks.

 2.acerbity: bitterness: bitterness or sharpness in tone, taste, or manner
The rude customer service person made his tone with more acerbity than needed.

 3.attrition: decrease or reduction in number, size, or strength
The attrition in the number of students who received A in the semester grades demonstrates how tough the course was.

 4.bromide: a platitude or trite saying; a person who is platitudinous and boring
She was considered a bromide since her speeches were always monotone.

 5.chauvinist: somebody with sense of superiority: somebody with an excessive or prejudiced loyalty to a particular gender, group, or cause 
The chauvinist man was angered that the women was allowed to vote even though its 2013

6.chronic: constant; habitual; inveterate; continuing a long time or reoccurring frequently
I have chronic pain in my hand whenever I type.

 7.expound: describe and explain something: to give a detailed description and explanation of a theory or viewpoint
Every group was able to expound their take on the theme and plot of Beowulf.

 8.factionalism: the existence of or conflict between groups within a larger group
The class created factionalism when it came down to choosing the topic of the essay.
 9.immaculate: free from spot or stain.
People called Susan, immaculate Susan since she was such a goody-goody.

 10.imprecation : A curse
I had the imprecation of knowing what deaths have occurred in our home after moving in.

 11.ineluctable: incapable of being evaded; inescapable; unpreventable
It is ineluctable that death will arrive someday.

 12.mercurial: changeable; volatile; animated; lively
She is quite mercurial when it comes to who gets to watch what on the tv.

 13.palliate: to relieve or lessen without curing; alleviate
I was able to palliate some of my friend's stress by reassuring her.

 14.protocol: the customs and regulations dealing with diplomatic formality; an original draft, minute, or record from which a document is prepared
The protocol was ruined with coffee before she was able to make an official and final draft of the schedules.

 15.resplendent:  shining brightly, gleaming, splendid
The way the boy looked at the girl's resplendent eyes, you knew he was in love.
 16.stigmatize:to set some mark of disgrace or infamy upon.
When the parents found out that the daughter married outside of their culture, they shunned and stigmatized her for going against their will.

 17.sub rosa: confidentially, secretly, privately
My parents tried to keep matters sub rosa about my birthday plans, but was not successful in the long run, by the end of the day I knew all my presents.

 18.vainglory: excessive elation and pride over one's achievements; empty pomp or show
The mother's vainglory of her son finally becoming a surgeon, made her friends happy for her at first then annoyed after the constant chatter about the son.

 19.vestige: the mark, trace, or evidence of something that no longer exists; a slight trace or amount
I looked for vestiges of my mid-term paper on the floor after my nephew had colored on it and ripped it.

 20.volition: the act of willing, choosing, or resolving; a decision made by will
After the couple had the huge argument, the boyfriend came back saying, "I'm returning out of my own volition, not because I'm wrong or feel bad."

What a character

Picking a character was a challenge since most are plain or nothing out of the ordinary. Daisy from the Great Gatsby has to be the most memorable, not in a positive way. She was some what two-faced, a ditzy, and helplessly in love woman around Gatsby, but in front of Tom she was the opposite sometimes. Rebellious yet aware of the man's role. She took interest in her kids like the women of the time should. What bothered me was she obeyed Tom, then went berserk, then with Gatsby she was simply perfect until "rich girls don't marry poor boys." Literary techniques that contribute to her character is the indirect characterization, so definitely her actions.

Why this book? #2

The book I have managed to find to catch my interest is, The house on Mango Street. I read the plot over view about a Mexican-American girl living in an apartment with her family surrounded by  a chicano neighborhood. I can relate to the familiar surroundings and family issue, but what peaked my interest further was her aging in the story and observing the older women.

Declaration of Learning Independence

Oddly enough throughout the 12 years of learning I've obtained, I still do not know what sparks my interest in school. I am good at some things like knowing Japanese comics, reading them, drawing them and the world of fantasy. But as a realistic job, since I am expected to do something great as a good student, and overcome the financial problems of my past.

I wish to excel in school and attend the school that I can afford mostly, or a school that I thought was a challenge to get into. There over the course of my 4-years I plan to major in chemistry, since math in science is pretty easy, but math alone is not. As a major in chem, I hope to pursue the profession as an anesthesiologist. Where I know the morals that have been embedded in me will be tough to follow through, Family. Family time will be sure to decrease down the line.

Vocabulary # 5

obsequious submissive: excessively eager to please or obey
Edna from the awakening refused to be like obsequious Adele, who catered to her husband.
 beatitude the perfect happiness and inner peace supposed to be enjoyed by the soul in heaven bliss: extreme happiness and serenity
When my sister entered Charlie's chocolate factory she was in a state of beatitude.
 
bete noire somebody or something that is particularly disliked
In the first grade class, the nose picker was considered a bête noire, his bad habit plagued his ability to make friends.
 
bode be sign of something: to be a particular indication of something that is about to happen
The dark clouds and roaring winds do not bode well for our afternoon picnic.

 dank damp and cold: unpleasantly damp and cold
The dank cave SpongeBob decided to take refuge in was filled with poison sea urchins.

ecumenical worldwide or general in extent, influence, or application
? The ecumenical view in the class on homework during AP testing did not go over well.

 fervid heated or vehement in spirit, enthusiasm
She was a fervid debater on the issue that education needs to be invested in today.
 
fetid having a strong, unpleasant smell
There was a fetid odor circulating in the room, everyone turned to look at the little boy in diapers who was grunting.

 gargantuan very large in size or amount, gigantic or colossal
The tiny wizard was faced with a gargantuan beast who appeared to resemble Medusa.
 
heyday The period of greatest popularity, success, or power; prime
The dance craze the disco, received its heyday primarily in the 70's.

 incubus A nightmare or one that oppresses or burdens like a nightmare
The little girl had watched "It" alone, now the clown remains her incubus even seven years later.


infrastructure the basic equipment and structures (such as roads and bridges) that are needed for a country, region, or organization to function properly
Due to the new mall being so popular, the city decided to build a new infrastructure so the shoppers may park.

inveigle  persuade (someone) to do something by means of deception or flattery
Elisia inveigled Kevin to receive help in order to complete her summer homework assignment.

kudos praise or respect that you get because of something you have done or achieved
Kevin received Kudos from Elisia for achieving a 99% on his Pre-Calculus test.

lagniappe a small gift given a customer by a merchant at the time of a purchase; broadly :  something given or obtained gratuitously or by way of good measure
The cellphone company threw in a lagniappe of a FREE PHONE.. if you signed a 2-year contract.

 prolix using too many words
Kevin's defense in why he right ( when he never is ) was unnecessarily prolix.

 protégé a young person who is taught and helped by someone who has a lot of knowledge and experience
Elisia is turning her little sister into her own protégé by teaching her drawing skills and calculus derivatives.

prototype an original or first model of something from which other forms are copied or developed
To my parents, my older sister was the first prototype with all the mistakes, then upon the next copy as in me, was improved.

sycophant a person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage
He was considered a sycophant since he followed around his old friend who recently became famous.

tautology needless repetition of an idea, statement, or word
Coaches always state this specific tautology, "practice makes perfect."

 truckle To be servile or submissive
Adele was truckle to her husband, even if he was a brute.

Literature Analysis # 1 - The Awakening

1. Briefly summarize the plot of the novel you read according to the elements of plot you've learned in past courses (exposition, inciting incident, etc.).  Explain how the narrative fulfills the author's purpose (based on your well-informed interpretation of same).
The whole story is based around Edna and her family who are staying in Grand Isle. Edna is followed by a guy named Robert and visits her friend Adèle often due to her husband being gone with business. Usually after some of the visits with Adèle, Edna realizes she doesn't want to follow her husbands every whim like her friend, and she undergoes these "Awakenings." These awakenings brings forth emotions that she never would have shown, such as her "PASSION" or her defiance. The sweet and light love between Robert and Edna starts becoming noticeable in Edna. She vents her feelings of longing for Robert by committing adultery with Alcee. All for the ending of the book have her swallowed up by the sea.

The narrative fulfills the authors purpose since on the first note page, Kate Chopin was also exposed to the Creole culture, having six kids. I believe this gave her a reason to write the novel and expose the life of a woman during this time influenced with this culture.

Exposition- Chopin describes the everyday life of the Main characters, "Sunday papers had not reached Grand Isle." Lets reader know the setting, and  the appearance of  Mr.  Pontellier.

Inciting Incident- The expectation of Edna to be like every other Creole woman, have a duty should be toward her children, and be a "mother-woman." Early on in chapter 4 Mr. Pontellier expresses his unhappiness with Edna, ".. his wife failed in her duty toward their children." Which I believe lead her feeling oppressed with those expectations always there.

Conflict- Edna expected to be the perfect Creole woman, faithful, loyal, and a care taker of the kids, while she preformed duties and helped boost her husbands reputation, while she wanted to be independent and do as she pleased without being someone's property. Being seen as property vs. being seen as an equal.

Climax- For me personally, since I was told the book was about adultery, I was waiting for it to occur throughout the entire book, so the climax was when Edna committed adultery with Alcee.
But the actual climax I would say it was when Robert confessed he left to Mexico to try to escape his love for Edna, since the whole storyline built up how she loved him, but couldn't leave behind her husband and kids.

Falling Action- Shortly after Robert leaves a note, Edna goes off to the water and lets her self be consumed by it; Committing suicide.


2. Succinctly describe the theme of the novel. Avoid cliches.
It  follows the theme of rebellious or adultery in general. Throughout the novel Edna is constantly with Adèle, while shortly after she obtains these revelations how she wants to be free or revelations that she is drifting away from Leonce, which explains for her behavior to defy Leonce and move out or ignore the Tuesday gatherings. But after these "awakenings" she's thinking of Robert or her personal desires in the erotic sense, which bothered be considering she was married with children.

3. Describe the author's tone. Include a minimum of three excerpts that illustrate your point(s).
Objective- The author shows the thoughts of all the characters and shoes the good and the bad of both, Mr. Pontellier  is basically a workaholic while his wife is an adultery. We get to see the opinions of everyone such as "It would have been a difficult matter for Mr. Pontellier to define to his own satisafation or any one else's wherein his wife failed in her duty toward their children"-dramatic
( at the scenes where Edna undergoes her awakenings. )
"She did shout for joy... A feeling overtook her, as if some power of significant import had been given her to control the working of her body and her soul. She grew daring and reckless, overestimating her strength. She wanted to swim far out, where no woman had swum before."
In contrast to the serious tone she takes on throughout the majority of the novel, she makes this huge build up to the swim, if you didn't know it was about a swim that turns into an awakening, one would assume some GREAT ordeal is going on, but only her acting differently toward her husband comes out of this particular awakening



4. Describe a minimum of ten literary elements/techniques you observed that strengthened your understanding of the author's purpose, the text's theme and/or your sense of the tone. For each, please include textual support to help illustrate the point for your readers. (Please include edition and page numbers for easy reference.) 

Dover Thrift Edition.

Imagery-  Describes the lifestyle of the Pontelliers and the surrounding area in the Grand Isle. "Two young girls, the Farival twins, were playing a duet from Zampa upon the piano. Madame Lebrun was bustling in and out, giving orders in a high key to a yard-boy whenever she got into the house." pg 2

Figurative language, comparing his wife to property instead of an equal. "looking at his wife as one looks at a valuable piece of property which has suffered some damage."  pg 2

Foil, the characters Edna and Adele act as a foil, one who does everything her husband wishes in spite of the fact he is considered a brute while Edna wants to be an equal. "his wife failed in her duty toward their children" while shortly after the wife's failure, the novel presents Adele ".. every womanly grace and charm. If her husband did not adore her, he was a brute, deserving of death by slow torture... Nothing subtle or hidden about her charms;" pg. 7-8

Simile, to demonstrate how women who submissively follow their husband and pay interest to their kids they are like angels. "They were women who idolized their children,worshiped their husband, and esteemed it a holy previlage to efface themselves as individuals and grow wings as ministering angels." pg. 8

Foreshadowing- After Robert making flirtatious remarks, Adele tells Robert to leave her be since Edna might fall for him basically, then you can assume it happens. "Let Mrs. Pontellier alone." "Why" he asked; "She is not one of us; she is not like us. She might make the unfortunate blunder of taking you seriously." pg. 19

Symbolism- The sea made Edna into a woman who finally receives control of herself, and she wanted to do what no other woman has done (equality between man and woman). The quote from the book demonstrates how the sea represents strength and force. "A feeling overtook her, as if some power of significant import had been given her to control the working of her body and her soul. She grew daring and reckless, overestimating her strength. She wanted to swim far out, where no woman had swum before." pg. 27

Epiphany- Final realization of the main character, while nearly everyone knew but she was unsure herself. " Are you in love with Robert? "Yes" said Edna, it was the first time she had admitted it and a glow overspread her face, blotching with red spots. pg.  81

Dialects- To remind the reader throughout the novel about the French Creole custom and contrast it to the English.  "Bonne Ménagère" pg. 57 "bon ami" pg. 66  "Ah! si tu savais Ce que tes yuex me disent" pg. 90 " Allez vous-en! Sapristi!"  pg. 1

Personification-  Kate Chopin makes the sea sound alive as if it reached out and grabbed Edna, so it really sets the scene for Edna's suicide. "The water of the Gulf stretched out before her, gleaming with the millions of lights with the sun. The voice of the sea is seductive, never ceasing... the touch of the sea is sensuous, enfolding the body in its soft, close embrace."  pg.  115

All of the Above

1987 AP Exam

1. e / c Funeral just threw me off. She was SUPPOSED to be sad.
2. a
3. c Easy peasy lemon squeezy!
4. e
5. a / d Funeral through me off.
6. d
7. d/ e I don't even know why.. thought it was seem "useful"
8. b
9. e
10. c
11. d
12. b easyyy
13.b GUESSING!
14. c easy
15. e/a Hard.. who know the "the market place" was figurative
16. a / b Vocab is bad..
17. c
18. d / e Hard didn't know what a few choices meant.
19. a
20.d / b
21. a / e Hard, seemed he wanted to be better.
22. c / e Hard didn't know what all words meant
23. c / a
24.  a
25. c
26. e
27. d YAY FOR GOOD GUESSING! between b and d though. Hard.
28. a? c
29. c / a hard vocabulary
30. a? / b Poem thing is hard
31. d
32. c guessed cause I knew what a ballad was. Lucky guessing.
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47. b  EASY "sweet" is used
48. a easy, clouds referenced line directly above
49.  a/ c
50. d
51. b/ c breeze and maiden just seemed logical, flowy? I don't know.
52. c? / b guessed meaning of desultory?
53.e?
54. b
55. c
56. b
57. c
58. a / d
59. e
60.b
61. a! thank you Ms.Dolan! haha probably the one thing I remember from Robert frost.

I think about half were okay.... Half were kinda hard but a few pretty easy ones in there about mood when they used "sweet" or personification, looking at this makes me noticed how BAD my vocabulary is.

 

I expected me to be below average, which was demonstrated since out of the 47 I answered I got 28 correct. In some ways I did surprise myself with how I took this exam different from the AP one last year, I eliminated ones I knew that COULD NOT be the answer since I knew the meaning. As always the vocabulary I have, is bad. I may know definition but in context nope.

You are Beautiful

"A woman whose smile is open and whose expression is glad has a kind of beauty no matter what she wears."

If you are compassionate, genuine, sensitive, have integrity and humility, then I think that you are Beautiful!

 

Vocabulary # 4

1.accolade: sign of praise: a sign or expression of high praise and esteem for somebody
Beowulf received accolades from the Danish warriors and the villagers for his exceptional bravery.
 2.acerbity: bitterness: bitterness or sharpness in tone, taste, or manner
The rude customer service person made his tone with more acerbity than needed.
 3.attrition: decrease or reduction in number, size, or strength
There is an attrition in the number of food my cart has to sell on early out Mondays.
 4.bromide: a platitude or trite saying; a person who is platitudinous and boring
A bromide can be considered "practice makes perfect" when you can never achieve perfection.
 5.chauvinist: somebody with sense of superiority: somebody with an excessive or prejudiced loyalty to a particular gender, group, or cause 
The chauvinist man was angered that the women was allowed to vote even though its 2013
6.chronic: constant; habitual; inveterate; continuing a long time or reoccurring frequently
The girl has a chronic disorder where she was unable to hold food down every time she tried to eat.
 7.expound: describe and explain something: to give a detailed description and explanation of a theory or viewpoint
Every group was able to expound their take on the theme and plot of Beowulf.
 8.factionalism: the existence of or conflict between groups within a larger group
The class created factionalism when it came down to choosing the topic of the essay.
 9.immaculate: free from spot or stain.
After cleaning my room from several months of filth, it appeared to be immaculate.
 10.imprecation : A curse
Our family received an imprecation for stepping on sacred ground.
 11.ineluctable: incapable of being evaded; inescapable; unpreventable
The car crash was anything but immaculate, if the other driver wasn't talking on the phone it wouldn't have happened
 12.mercurial: changeable; volatile; animated; lively
My sister's attitude was considered to be mercurial, when she got what she wanted all was well but if it didn't go her way, she would through a fit.
 13.palliate: to relieve or lessen without curing; alleviate
The aspirin palliated my headache.
 14.protocol: the customs and regulations dealing with diplomatic formality; an original draft, minute, or record from which a document is prepared
The protocol was ruined with coffee before she was able to make an official and final draft of the schedules.
 15.resplendent:  shining brightly, gleaming, splendid
The way the boy looked at the girl's resplendent eyes, you knew he was in love.
 16.stigmatize:to set some mark of disgrace or infamy upon.
When the parents found out that the daughter married outside of their culture, they shunned and stigmatized her for going against their will.
 17.sub rosa: confidentially, secretly, privately
My parents tried to keep matters sub rosa about my birthday plans, but was not successful in the long run, by the end of the day I knew all my presents.
 18.vainglory: excessive elation and pride over one's achievements; empty pomp or show
The mother's vainglory of her son finally becoming a surgeon, made her friends happy for her at first then annoyed after the constant chatter about the son.
 19.vestige: the mark, trace, or evidence of something that no longer exists; a slight trace or amount
After my sister finishes a bag of chips, she looks at her fingers for some vestiges of food left.
 20.volition: the act of willing, choosing, or resolving; a decision made by will
After the couple had the huge argument, the boyfriend came back saying, "I'm returning out of my own volition, not because I'm wrong or feel bad."

Beowulf Essay

Compare Beowulf with a modern hero, both as characters and as symbols of the times in which both were created.  Support your thesis with at least three (3) literary techniques and three (3) textual examples that strengthen and illustrate your ideas for your readers.




    Modern Heroes of today are thought of individuals with powers and some sort of ability to stand out, but to be a hero doesn't require the super human strength like most kids believe. Beowulf was known for his display of  extreme power to gain something in return, but the heroes of today are cliché type, they are ideal with little to no flaws. Heroes are the image of what people in society want to be, or hope to become someday, such as gaining wisdom, cleverness and bravery. The idea of heroes for the past and present vary differently based on the characteristics of what society aspires to be.
     Beowulf is estimated to be created between 700 and 1000 A.D. where the values of the people from this time period admired courage, and bravery. Beowulf demonstrates these attributes by without even contemplating, laying his life down for the people of another man's kingdom. He completed two fights, one with Grendel, and Grendel's mother successfully, with extreme bravado. The Danish warriors and people of the village honor him, and are stunned at his accomplishment, therefore this demonstrates how people of the time value the bravery and strength radiating off of Beowulf. In modern society, some of the same attributes are still valued, the heroes are expected to be strong, courageous, brave with little to no flaws, or some kind of hero with a twist. Wolverine from the X-Men falls into the category of hero with a twist, he is a hero still but his attitude doesn't always seem like it. He is admired for his bravery and courage just as Beowulf because Logan also without thinking saves others while disregarding his own safety. Wolverine shields a guard from a blast which turns out to be the second atomic bomb or Wolverine vs. Lady Deathstrike, where he persevered through it, and was about to outwit her through a clever means. Overall, the indirect characterization that the authors use allows you to infer the hero's attributes and realize that Wolverine and Beowulf are similar.
     Heroes in past or present both have a purpose and reasoning for their quest to conquer evil. Beowulf never seemed to have a pure purpose. He rescued, or attempted to rescue people for his reputation to remain stable, unbreakable Beowulf it seemed. Through his completed matches versus the monsters, he received praise and recognition. The admiration and acknowledgement of his strength and bravery were his purpose. On the other hand, Wolverine's purpose at the beginning of his quest was for self discovery, find out who he was, and recollect his past. He fought several individuals for answers, where majority of the time no responses to his question remained. Though they both are considered heroes from different times, heroes vary in purpose.
          Stories that are produced during a specific time period, hold the ideal people or well respected individuals of that time. Modern and past, both periods recognize that bravery and courage are what society considers ideal, though over time Modern day heroes in movies are some what cliché with the strange occurrences to make the Super heroes, but the purpose always varies.

WILL STUDY FOR FOOD

Scholarship for children placed into foster care or in legal guardian ship is here

I need scholarship money not just to help pay for college, but overall I need the money to attend it completely. Without a big gap of the money coming fro scholarships, grants or loans I will not be able to attend. My goal to raise/earn in scholarships/grants is the majority of my school's tuition, so approximately over $20,000 dollars. Though I plan to work in my college time, and  leave some of the responsibility on me to pay for it.

Vocabulary # 3

1.apostate: somebody who renounces belief: somebody who renounces a belief or allegiance
She was considered an apostate since she betrayed the church, that she was committed to for years.

 2.effusive: unrestrained in expressing feelings: giving or involving an extravagant and sometimes excessive expression of feelings in speech or writing
His effusive confession to the girl, made a huge impact on her in a positive way.

3.impasse: block to progress or agreement: a point at which no further progress can be made or agreement reached
Between three girls to  decide  who gets to shower first, creates an impasse.
 4.euphoria extreme happiness: a feeling of great joy, excitement, or well-being
My day is filled with euphoria when I receive good marks on an exam.

5.lugubrious gloomy: extremely mournful, sad, or gloomy
The lugubrious day began with a funeral, only to follow up with pouring rain.

 bravado: boldness or courage: a real or pretended display of courage or boldness
The character in the novel demonstrated true courage when she risked her life to save her brother.

 consensus: broad unanimity: general or widespread agreement among all the members of a group
The consensus of the avid students was that going up north for the college tour would be best

 dichotomy: separation of different or contradictory things: a separation into two divisions that differ widely from or contradict each other
A dichotomy took place in the class whether the parents are held responsible for their child murdering someone or if the child is responsible.

constrict limit or restrict somebody or something
My job during lunch constricts my time to participate in clubs during that period.
 
punctilio:  fine point, particular, or detail referring to conduct
My partner has an eye for punctilio, every single thing has to be perfect.

 metamorphosis change of physical form: a complete or marked change of physical form, structure, or substance
When friends return from summer break, it looks
 raconteur: somebody who tells entertaining stories: somebody who tells stories or anecdotes in an interesting or entertaining way
My mother was a great raconteur, she made the stories feel as if you were actually there.

sine qua non: indispensable condition, element, or factor; something essential
Water is a sine qua non of life, considered more vital than solid food.
 
quixotic: excessively romantic: tending to take a romanticized view of life
When  people on TV have a quixotic view on someone who barely walked into their life, but pursue them anyways.

vendetta: prolonged feud: a prolonged bitter feud or quarrel
My older sister and I have a vendetta of the time who got blamed for breaking our mother's vase.

 mystique: framework of doctrines, ideas, and beliefs constructed around a person or object
Her mystique on the theory of earth beginning seems illogical, but from the religious point of view, she cannot be wrong.
 
quagmire : difficult situation: an awkward, complicated, or dangerous situation from which it is difficult to escape
The character quagmire from family guy creates multiple quagmires by trying to pick up his friend's wife.
 parlous: unsafe: very unsafe, uncertain, or difficult
The parlous bridge hanging over the seemingly endless pit seemed completely unreasonable to cross.

WHY THIS BOOK?

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn was chosen by me for its embedded suspense. I'm most interested in uncovering the mystery behind the husband Nick and his murders. The title caught my interest as well as the book cover, it appeared to be hair blown back. While in a the summary of the book, the husband is oddly looking at the back of his wife's head. Which isn't normal at all.