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 story introduces a girl nicknamed Maya, who already sets up the difference between whites and blacks when she wishes she wasn't "a big ugly black girl" and would rather be a blonde white woman. Her parents move her along with Bailey her brother to the town stamps where they meet Ms. Henderson, whom they start to call Momma. Maya says her brother is her exact opposite, graceful, attractive etc. Momma is a character who is respected well in the community despite being a black woman. Maya has always been conservative, would rather curl up reading a book, but aware of the social standings within stamps. Maya and Bailey get shifted around to their mothers home, whom Bailey adores. It is during this time Maya is molested and raped by Mr. Freeman, Vivian's boyfriend. He threatens to kill bailey if she tells. Maya was confused and didn't understand. Eventually Mr. Freeman is killed by being beat to death and Maya feels like she condemned him for lying about there being no other incidents. Bailey and Maya drift apart as he tries to be like vivian's taste. She goes moved back to stamps, then with her father then back to stamps, and back to Vivian.
The story is an autobiography, so I think her purpose is to let her story be known to other not only for her audience's benefit to serve as an inspiration through tough times but also to help her vent what has went on in her life.
2. Succinctly describe the theme of the novel. Avoid cliches.
The story is a lot of racism, when Maya first wished to not be a black ugly woman but a blonde white woman. The whites were treated better. Losing of innocence occurred in the story as well. Maya was aware of the line between whites and blacks from a young age. As well as her incident with Mr. Freeman, which she had no clue was going on at the time, demonstrates her innocence.
3. Describe the author's tone. Include a minimum of three excerpts that illustrate your point(s).
Maya's tone is very personal and open throughout it, sharing her most personal experiences right from the start of the book. Within the 3rd page, "I ran, peeing and crying, not toward the toilet but back to our house." Pg. 3 " He threw me on the blankets and his "thing" stood up like a brown ear of corn. He took my hand and said "feel it."" pg 73. This was so personal, to the point I felt uncomfortable reading the part about Mr. Freeman raping and molesting her.
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.)
CHARACTERIZATION
1. Describe two examples of direct characterization and two examples of indirect characterization. Why does the author use both approaches, and to what end (i.e., what is your lasting impression of the character as a result)?
The author uses both indirect and direct
"The age-faded color made my skin look dirty like mud, and everyone in church was looking at my skinny legs." pg. 2
2. Does the author's syntax and/or diction change when s/he focuses on character? How? Example(s)?
3. Is the protagonist static or dynamic? Flat or round? Explain.
Maya could be considered both static and dynamic to me. I feel as if she's always noticed the things around her being not right, but not until later she doesn't know why. So with that respect for always noticing, she's static but when she ends up finding out why and what's truly going on with the racism, the changes in Bailey, she's a dynamic protagonist. Maya is a round character because she undergoes some development, and she had a fully developed personality with flaws and strengths.
4. After reading the book did you come away feeling like you'd met a person or read a character? Analyze one textual example that illustrates your reaction.
I feel like I met a character. The character had struggles like everyone else does, as well as insecurities about her own physical appearance like many teenage girls do. I could relate to that, which established a connection with me early on the book. She has her flaws of not being much of a social person, but also was able to be an AVID reader due to this.
Sunday, March 30, 2014
Monday, March 24, 2014
IS THERE AN EXPERT IN THE HOUSE?
For my project, the experts would be some of my friends for the art part such as Miki, and Ashley. They would be capable of drawing tips, assisting with the art, or assisting with the details of faces, objects, hair and etc.
Other experts would be everyone in the senior class! who else better to help me with reflecting on their senior experiences than individuals who are currently in their most difficult, and memorable times! Asking senior to reflect on their senior year so far, some expectations they had for it and why it has been memorable. Anyone who has experienced senior year is able to assist me!
Themes in literature.. Well pretty much EVERYONE. Dr. Preston could assist me with some of the themes involved in novels or other things that apply to life in books read but not easily found. But just about every student find th
Other experts would be everyone in the senior class! who else better to help me with reflecting on their senior experiences than individuals who are currently in their most difficult, and memorable times! Asking senior to reflect on their senior year so far, some expectations they had for it and why it has been memorable. Anyone who has experienced senior year is able to assist me!
Themes in literature.. Well pretty much EVERYONE. Dr. Preston could assist me with some of the themes involved in novels or other things that apply to life in books read but not easily found. But just about every student find th
Thursday, March 20, 2014
HUXLEY'S BRAVE NEW WORLD
please explain how listening/watching the author himself changed your perspective on the work and the essay you turned in.
Well upon first reading Brave New World, I thought of John the savage more like our society now, where we read, we learn, we practice religion, we aren't made in hatcheries, no castes, no conditioning and so on and so forth. I found us to be the opposite of world state, since we aren't ruled under one, but after the interview I question if we were more like World State's beliefs than John the savage's beliefs.Aldous Huxley brings up technology, overpopulation, and drugs, which are for the most part present in World state. He predicts the world with these things ill come to world state.
Overpopulation would diminish out our resources until it would create, new classes just as castes. The higher Castes would be able to obtain what is needed, and lower ones would be left to fend. Only problem is would the lower castes comply to this new world state after having the freedom? That aspect I found harder to believe within the book, but with the presence of conditioning that could alter that.
Well upon first reading Brave New World, I thought of John the savage more like our society now, where we read, we learn, we practice religion, we aren't made in hatcheries, no castes, no conditioning and so on and so forth. I found us to be the opposite of world state, since we aren't ruled under one, but after the interview I question if we were more like World State's beliefs than John the savage's beliefs.Aldous Huxley brings up technology, overpopulation, and drugs, which are for the most part present in World state. He predicts the world with these things ill come to world state.
Overpopulation would diminish out our resources until it would create, new classes just as castes. The higher Castes would be able to obtain what is needed, and lower ones would be left to fend. Only problem is would the lower castes comply to this new world state after having the freedom? That aspect I found harder to believe within the book, but with the presence of conditioning that could alter that.
Monday, March 10, 2014
explain what you've done and what you need to do next, share what you need so others can respond, and take the opportunity to reflect on your topic. If that last part seems like something you've done before, consider (a) these are snapshots in time that reflect how your thinking deepens and changes, and (b) new readers on your blog will be seeing this information for the first time. Hope that helps, please let me know if you have any questions.
a.) First my thinking just began of drawing on paper. I had no clue what to draw, but I knew it was going to be colorful and big. Then I had the idea of relating it to senior year since it is a "Senior" project. As my thinking evolved, I incorporated more things into the meaning of pictures how it helps a visual learner like myself and others. I went to incorporate how reflection helps an individual, tried to find how expression helps, how art helps an individuals with other aspects. I then connected senior year to the course I'm taking senior, to the things I've learned in that course, to the literature the lit to the experiences made a circle.
a.) First my thinking just began of drawing on paper. I had no clue what to draw, but I knew it was going to be colorful and big. Then I had the idea of relating it to senior year since it is a "Senior" project. As my thinking evolved, I incorporated more things into the meaning of pictures how it helps a visual learner like myself and others. I went to incorporate how reflection helps an individual, tried to find how expression helps, how art helps an individuals with other aspects. I then connected senior year to the course I'm taking senior, to the things I've learned in that course, to the literature the lit to the experiences made a circle.
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Literature Analysis # 5
I read the book online.There weren't any page numbers. :(
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 book starts off by introducing a girl named Hazel. Her mother believes she is depressed which could be from the factor that Hazel has thyroid cancer that has come down to her lungs, and her lungs fill up with fluid. She attends these support meetings for people with cancer, and happens to meet a boy named Isaac and a boy named Agustus. Agustus had a from of cancer from the bone, but was cancer free (until it comes back later...) Hazel and Agustus share a connection with books, and exchange titles. They often talk about suffering, discover the fear of oblivion, and themes around death such as after life. Hazel and Agustus travel to Amsterdam to meet an author, who ends up being especially rude to them. Hazel doesn't want to be with Agustus to end up leaving him alone when she dies, but anyways they end up as a couple. More moments pass in the novel, good times, sick times and Agustus gets cancer again. After that his health begins deteriorating (he's clearly thought about it before, having a tux for his funeral already). The deteriorating Agustus changes, and ends up dying. He asks the rude author to write a eulogy for Hazel, with the final words of "I do."
2. Succinctly describe the theme of the novel. Avoid cliches.
One of the major themes of the novel is life after death, and what is beyond that. From early on in the novel, Agustus asks Hazel if she believes in the afterlife, and she's claims no, but unsure. Where I believe Agustus believes in the afterlife. Beyond the suffering done by everyone, he finds the one worth suffering for, and ends final letter with "I do." Even after he is gone, I do is supposed to be a commitment, a binding even though he is gone, after life ties into the I do.
3. Describe the author's tone. Include a minimum of three excerpts that illustrate your point(s).
The author's tone is genuine and sincere. He establishes this tone because has wants to make the characters believable and connect with the audience.
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.)
CHARACTERIZATION
1. Describe two examples of direct characterization and two examples of indirect characterization. Why does the author use both approaches, and to what end (i.e., what is your lasting impression of the character as a result)?
2. Does the author's syntax and/or diction change when s/he focuses on character? How?
Example(s)?
3. Is the protagonist static or dynamic? Flat or round? Explain.
I would say Hazel is partially dynamic and partially static, only because the change she goes through isn't because of herself but, its a small change. Hazel's character changes due to how she devotes her time. Her parents before remarked how she never got out and after Agustus entered her life, she devoted more time with him. I believe Hazel is more of a flat character, little development but there still is some
4. After reading the book did you come away feeling like you'd met a person or read a character? Analyze one textual example that illustrates your reaction.
After reading the book, I felt like I met a person when it came to Hazel. She seemed apathetic towards some concepts, like most teens which made me establish a connection with her. Along with the apathetic factor, she was pretty much like every teenage girl. Another relatable part is she always (along with Agustus) always seems to question their purpose in life, what were they put here for, and me personally I question my purpose.
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 book starts off by introducing a girl named Hazel. Her mother believes she is depressed which could be from the factor that Hazel has thyroid cancer that has come down to her lungs, and her lungs fill up with fluid. She attends these support meetings for people with cancer, and happens to meet a boy named Isaac and a boy named Agustus. Agustus had a from of cancer from the bone, but was cancer free (until it comes back later...) Hazel and Agustus share a connection with books, and exchange titles. They often talk about suffering, discover the fear of oblivion, and themes around death such as after life. Hazel and Agustus travel to Amsterdam to meet an author, who ends up being especially rude to them. Hazel doesn't want to be with Agustus to end up leaving him alone when she dies, but anyways they end up as a couple. More moments pass in the novel, good times, sick times and Agustus gets cancer again. After that his health begins deteriorating (he's clearly thought about it before, having a tux for his funeral already). The deteriorating Agustus changes, and ends up dying. He asks the rude author to write a eulogy for Hazel, with the final words of "I do."
2. Succinctly describe the theme of the novel. Avoid cliches.
One of the major themes of the novel is life after death, and what is beyond that. From early on in the novel, Agustus asks Hazel if she believes in the afterlife, and she's claims no, but unsure. Where I believe Agustus believes in the afterlife. Beyond the suffering done by everyone, he finds the one worth suffering for, and ends final letter with "I do." Even after he is gone, I do is supposed to be a commitment, a binding even though he is gone, after life ties into the I do.
3. Describe the author's tone. Include a minimum of three excerpts that illustrate your point(s).
The author's tone is genuine and sincere. He establishes this tone because has wants to make the characters believable and connect with the audience.
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.)
CHARACTERIZATION
1. Describe two examples of direct characterization and two examples of indirect characterization. Why does the author use both approaches, and to what end (i.e., what is your lasting impression of the character as a result)?
2. Does the author's syntax and/or diction change when s/he focuses on character? How?
Example(s)?
3. Is the protagonist static or dynamic? Flat or round? Explain.
I would say Hazel is partially dynamic and partially static, only because the change she goes through isn't because of herself but, its a small change. Hazel's character changes due to how she devotes her time. Her parents before remarked how she never got out and after Agustus entered her life, she devoted more time with him. I believe Hazel is more of a flat character, little development but there still is some
4. After reading the book did you come away feeling like you'd met a person or read a character? Analyze one textual example that illustrates your reaction.
After reading the book, I felt like I met a person when it came to Hazel. She seemed apathetic towards some concepts, like most teens which made me establish a connection with her. Along with the apathetic factor, she was pretty much like every teenage girl. Another relatable part is she always (along with Agustus) always seems to question their purpose in life, what were they put here for, and me personally I question my purpose.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
JURY I
Marisol: description of Bernard is dead on and I like the way you presented it. As Ashley said, some grammatical mistakes and such, as well as the use of I. "I would characterize Bernard's motivations" But you directly addressed every part of the prompt
Kylie: I like how you demonstrated Bernard was an outcast not by comparing him to others such as Hemholtz, but you described the norms of the society within the world state to demonstrate it. You identify another way Bernard is distinct, by using examples like the part "piece of meat " back up how Bernard is different mentally. Over all, I think your Essay was really good since you presented your information and backed it up with some textual examples.
Miki: I agree with Ashley and Allyson, some sentences seemed awkward. "...but still often alienated by his appearance." I also had trouble responding to this prompt due to only knowing the 5 chapters. I feel like you did a good job of answering it though.
Erica: You addressed the prompt thoroughly like a lot of people said above, but I would have to say, "A good example of this " not to use this in an essay, because its like i'm going to show this.. just say it. Other than that, you did very good describing Bernard and capturing the novel.
Teanna: I didn't see the connection between soma to pain killers. You need more evidence to back up how pain killers are like the soma, most of it seemed like opinions. Personally I would not use "we" in an essay either. My favorite paragraph of yours though would be the 4th paragraph about the castes and discrimination and relating it to the middle class, homeless etc was really good. I was able to see clearly what you were trying to get it.
Lesther: I really love your prompt, its different compared to the others I have read, different is good.
"Their society dictates how they act, talk, listen, think, etc." My favorite line in your essay for some reason it stands out to me.
Your essay has one or two grammatical mistakes, like one in the first paragraph.
You did a good job of addressing the prompt, and adding questions within the middle of your paragraphs was a nice touch too. Incorporating modern day technology to BNW about the purpose of cloning was good. I also agree with Mia for more examples historical ones would be great evidence.
When reading the essays I was able to see some different approaches to my topic and how some were able to elaborate more on the prompt I had trouble talking about. Although, some did have unique topics like Lesther's. In a few I found some uses of "I" or "we" in formal writing, would be something not to use, but in many I found different ways to directly approach the prompt and relate it to different things.
Kylie: I like how you demonstrated Bernard was an outcast not by comparing him to others such as Hemholtz, but you described the norms of the society within the world state to demonstrate it. You identify another way Bernard is distinct, by using examples like the part "piece of meat " back up how Bernard is different mentally. Over all, I think your Essay was really good since you presented your information and backed it up with some textual examples.
Miki: I agree with Ashley and Allyson, some sentences seemed awkward. "...but still often alienated by his appearance." I also had trouble responding to this prompt due to only knowing the 5 chapters. I feel like you did a good job of answering it though.
Erica: You addressed the prompt thoroughly like a lot of people said above, but I would have to say, "A good example of this " not to use this in an essay, because its like i'm going to show this.. just say it. Other than that, you did very good describing Bernard and capturing the novel.
Teanna: I didn't see the connection between soma to pain killers. You need more evidence to back up how pain killers are like the soma, most of it seemed like opinions. Personally I would not use "we" in an essay either. My favorite paragraph of yours though would be the 4th paragraph about the castes and discrimination and relating it to the middle class, homeless etc was really good. I was able to see clearly what you were trying to get it.
Lesther: I really love your prompt, its different compared to the others I have read, different is good.
"Their society dictates how they act, talk, listen, think, etc." My favorite line in your essay for some reason it stands out to me.
Your essay has one or two grammatical mistakes, like one in the first paragraph.
You did a good job of addressing the prompt, and adding questions within the middle of your paragraphs was a nice touch too. Incorporating modern day technology to BNW about the purpose of cloning was good. I also agree with Mia for more examples historical ones would be great evidence.
When reading the essays I was able to see some different approaches to my topic and how some were able to elaborate more on the prompt I had trouble talking about. Although, some did have unique topics like Lesther's. In a few I found some uses of "I" or "we" in formal writing, would be something not to use, but in many I found different ways to directly approach the prompt and relate it to different things.
MY TEAM
Today in class I was able to know what my class is passionate about or also what they are unsure about. For example, my friend is still unsure of what to do for their project, but they want to connect it to positivity. I was able to help her connect positivity to community service. From the feed back I got in class, I got ideas about connecting art to thing things I've taken from literature, by using art to demonstrate themes in major things I have read or anyone else has, which these themes are a lot of the time present in my and everyone else's senior year. So my project will go from themes in novel, taken from reading alone/ lecture notes from Preston > Senior connection > pictures.
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