1.Act 1, scene 7, lines 50-57
Macbeth: "Prithee, peace: I dare do all that may become a man; Who dares do more is none."
Lady Macbeth: "What beast was't, then, That made you break this enterprise to me? When you durst do it, then you were a man."
Description of context: In this quote Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are arguing about killing the king. Macbeth is having second thoughts while Lady Macbeth is insulting him and asking where his "balls" (beast) went and why he isn't acting like a true man.
Interpretation and explanation- This quote shows Lady Macbeth questioning her husbands manliness while insulting him at the same time.
2.Act 1, scene 5, lines 48-51
Lady Macbeth: "unsex me here, and fill me from the crown to the toe top-full, of dirtest cruelty. Make thick my blood. Stop up th' access and passage to remorse."
Description of context: Lady Macbeth wants to be turned into a man because she feels that a true man is full of hatred and cruelty.
Interpretation and Explanation: In this quote Lady Macbeth asks to be made into a cruel man. We can infer that by Lady Macbeth's quote that it's common for men to he heartless, cruel, and rough.
3. Act 4. scene 3, lines 268-269
Malcolm: "Be this the whetstone of your sword. Let grief convert to anger. Blunt not the heart; enrage it."
Description of context: Malcolm is explaining to Macduff that he shouldn't mourn, but enraged and use this to fuel the flame inside of him.
Interpretation and explanation: Malcolm tells Macduff to basically grow a pair and use it to fight Macbeth. We can assume that Malcolm believes a man shouldn't grieve over the lose of a loved one, but be angered.
4.Act 3, scene 4, lines 121-129
"What man dare, I dare. Approach thou like the rugged Russian bear, The armed rhinoceros, or th' Hyrcan tiger; Take any shape but that, and my firm nerves Shall never tremble. Or be alive again And dare me to the desert with thy sword. If trembling I inhabit then, protest me The baby of a girl. Hence, horrible shadow! Unreal mock'ry, hence!"
Description of context: Macbeth is having an episode in front of his guests after seeing Banquo.
Interpretation and explanation: Macbeth is ranting to himself about who should dare to mock him. He believes that not even the russian bear has the right o mock him. He then sends the "mock'ry" away.
5 Act 5, scene 8, lines 1-5
Macbeth: "Why should I play the Roman fool and die On mine own sword? Whiles I see lives, the gashes Do better upon them."
Description of context: Macbeth would rather fight to the end and die then off himself now.
Interpretation and explanation: Macbeth would rather fight to the end and die a man then kill himself. He finally demonstrates what a true man should be.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Friday, December 3, 2010
Odyssey Thematic Analysis Writing Assignment ***extention***
The theme of books 11,12,13,16,19,21 and 22, in The Odyssey are based on principals we all should learn in order to be well balanced respectable people. There are topics about treating other with respect along with valuing one's life.
In book eleven Odysseus is in the Underworld speaking with many famous figures. As he's speaking with Achilles, Odysseus explains to him that he is the most blest man in the world and there won't be one more then him. Achilles breaks out in protest and says, "No winning words about death to me, shining Odysseus! By god, I'd rather slave on earth for another man- than rule down her over all the breathless dead."
Achilles values a worldly life of poverty over that of a ruler in the underworld. There is something to learn for Achilles statement and that is to never take for granted what you have and to value life above all things.
In book sixteen Telemachus and Odysseus are planning to seek revenge on the suitors. At first Telemachus doesn't believe their plan will work, but Odysseus reassures him. Odysseus knows what he;s talking about which we find out later in the book to be true. If we pit ourselves against all these in a house, I fear the revenge you come back home to take will recoil on our heads- a bitter, deadly blow." page 346 lines 284-286. Thanks to Telemachus listening to his elders they were able to take back the kingdom.
In book nineteen Athena has disguised Odysseus as an old beggar to help him seek out answers about his kingdom and his Penelope. When arrives at the palace he is treated horribly by both his own maids as well as the suitors. Later in book 22, he reveals himself. This came as a huge shock to the suitors. "Terror gripped them all, blanched their faces, each man glancing wildly-how to escape his instant death?" page 440, lines 43-44. Just then, they had realized what they had gotten themselves into. Their lives were going to be end because of the way they treated Odysseus and his family. One should never treat strangers, guests, or even friends harshly, because it will come back to get you.
In book eleven Odysseus is in the Underworld speaking with many famous figures. As he's speaking with Achilles, Odysseus explains to him that he is the most blest man in the world and there won't be one more then him. Achilles breaks out in protest and says, "No winning words about death to me, shining Odysseus! By god, I'd rather slave on earth for another man- than rule down her over all the breathless dead."
Achilles values a worldly life of poverty over that of a ruler in the underworld. There is something to learn for Achilles statement and that is to never take for granted what you have and to value life above all things.
In book sixteen Telemachus and Odysseus are planning to seek revenge on the suitors. At first Telemachus doesn't believe their plan will work, but Odysseus reassures him. Odysseus knows what he;s talking about which we find out later in the book to be true. If we pit ourselves against all these in a house, I fear the revenge you come back home to take will recoil on our heads- a bitter, deadly blow." page 346 lines 284-286. Thanks to Telemachus listening to his elders they were able to take back the kingdom.
In book nineteen Athena has disguised Odysseus as an old beggar to help him seek out answers about his kingdom and his Penelope. When arrives at the palace he is treated horribly by both his own maids as well as the suitors. Later in book 22, he reveals himself. This came as a huge shock to the suitors. "Terror gripped them all, blanched their faces, each man glancing wildly-how to escape his instant death?" page 440, lines 43-44. Just then, they had realized what they had gotten themselves into. Their lives were going to be end because of the way they treated Odysseus and his family. One should never treat strangers, guests, or even friends harshly, because it will come back to get you.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Telemachus and Odysseus
Telemachus is a hero in The Odyssey by demonstrating great courage. When the suitors were destroying and robbing Telemachus of his house and food, he confronted the elders and people to bring a stop to it. This was to no avail. This however, did not stop him from going out and searching for his lost father, whom everyone said was dead. Courage is a heroic trait that Telelmuchas seems to have.
Odysseus in books one and two isn't hero. The books only describe him and explain how the gods feel about Odysseus. He is a hero though for his effort of staying on task and trying to get home. He never once gives up or forgets his precious Penlope, eevn when he was trapped by the goddess Clypso. Odyssues has a strong will to get done what needs to be done.
Odysseus in books one and two isn't hero. The books only describe him and explain how the gods feel about Odysseus. He is a hero though for his effort of staying on task and trying to get home. He never once gives up or forgets his precious Penlope, eevn when he was trapped by the goddess Clypso. Odyssues has a strong will to get done what needs to be done.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Opinion Paragraph
The world as we know it is run by technology, mainly computers. Without these complex, yet simple machines we wouldn't be as advanced as we are today. There are generally two catagories of computers, Pc and Mac.
There has always been a feud between Pc and Mac users about which one is better. Today I will address my opinion of the matter. I believe Pc's are better because of their reliablity, customization, and affordibility.
Many Mac users bring up the arguements that Pc's are slow and unreliable, this is far from the truth. Pc's like Macs only work as well as you treat them. If you watch and know what you're doing on a Pc you should never get virus and if you manage to get one your antivirus software should take care of it. There are also tons of freeware that work wonders, I would know from experience. Pc's are also customizable on multible levels, first being hardware. Pc's unlike Macs are completely upgradedable. You can build them from the ground up and repair them fairly easily. Macs on the other hand you have to send the whole thing in, pay them to fix it and pay them to send it back. I would much rather have the fun and satisfaction of building myself a computer and knowing a saved a bunch of money. Pc's are also customizible software wise as well. Almost everything is compatible with Windows(another reason there are no virus for Macs, no one wants to waste there time on such a lost persentage of users). You can customize anything and everything about a Pc, not just the the limited overpriced options that Apple gives you. Lastly Pc's are just all around more affordible for both the low and high end users. Pc's deliver more bang for your buck in every department. Today in this day and age it isn't only wise to buy a Pc over a Mac, but in my eyes it's a hands down winner.
There has always been a feud between Pc and Mac users about which one is better. Today I will address my opinion of the matter. I believe Pc's are better because of their reliablity, customization, and affordibility.
Many Mac users bring up the arguements that Pc's are slow and unreliable, this is far from the truth. Pc's like Macs only work as well as you treat them. If you watch and know what you're doing on a Pc you should never get virus and if you manage to get one your antivirus software should take care of it. There are also tons of freeware that work wonders, I would know from experience. Pc's are also customizable on multible levels, first being hardware. Pc's unlike Macs are completely upgradedable. You can build them from the ground up and repair them fairly easily. Macs on the other hand you have to send the whole thing in, pay them to fix it and pay them to send it back. I would much rather have the fun and satisfaction of building myself a computer and knowing a saved a bunch of money. Pc's are also customizible software wise as well. Almost everything is compatible with Windows(another reason there are no virus for Macs, no one wants to waste there time on such a lost persentage of users). You can customize anything and everything about a Pc, not just the the limited overpriced options that Apple gives you. Lastly Pc's are just all around more affordible for both the low and high end users. Pc's deliver more bang for your buck in every department. Today in this day and age it isn't only wise to buy a Pc over a Mac, but in my eyes it's a hands down winner.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Abraham Lincoln
1)test's/ordeals
Abe was self educated and raised in a poor family.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Lincoln
2)Hero partners
Ulysses S. Grant along with many other top generals aided Lincoln in his presidency.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Lincoln
3)death of the hero
Lincoln is shot and killed at Ford Theatre in April 14th, 1865.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Lincoln
4)crossing the threshold
In 1860 Lincoln was elected President.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Lincoln
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Abe was self educated and raised in a poor family.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Lincoln
2)Hero partners
Ulysses S. Grant along with many other top generals aided Lincoln in his presidency.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Lincoln
3)death of the hero
Lincoln is shot and killed at Ford Theatre in April 14th, 1865.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Lincoln
4)crossing the threshold
In 1860 Lincoln was elected President.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Lincoln
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Monday, September 27, 2010
Hero's Journey Comparison
Luke Skywalker from Star Wars IV and Doug from Blue Diamond were both called to an adventure. Luke was called to his adventure by Obiwan to travek with him and learn the ways of the Force. Luke made many excuses why he can't go all of which were based off of what his uncle had told him his whole life. Obiwan eventually convinces him and their quest begins. This shows how Luke began his quest to learn the Force and how the Star Wars series began. In Blue Diamond Doug is called to an advernture by his friend, Quinn. While Doun was studing for school, Quinn walks in and makes himself at home. Quinn then convinces Doug to take a break and go out for a bite. This was a lie and they end up driving to Las Vegas. Doug's adventure starts as soon as he relunctently agrees to "take a break."
In Blue Diamond and Star Wars IV both the hero's journeys involve a sacrifice, either by the hero's partner or the hero himself. In Star Wars this is deminstated when Obiwan allows Darth Vadar to finish him in order for Luke and company to escape the Death Star. Obiwan sacrificed himself so Luke could continue on the quest. In Blue Diamond, on the other hand, the hero himself makes a sacrifice in order to continue the quest. Doug gave up the two hundered dollars he won in order to help someone out along with his troubled friend. Doug sacrificed his money to continue the quest along with help somone in need along the way.
While Blue Diamon and Star Wars IV have many hero's journey simularities they also have many differences. Star Wars involves a supernatural guide, Obiwan, dying or even sacrificing himself to further the quest. Blue Diamond does not involve a supernatural guide that helps the hero at all. The hero however, appears to be a guide himself. He helps and guides his friend past his troubles.
In Blue Diamond and Star Wars IV both the hero's journeys involve a sacrifice, either by the hero's partner or the hero himself. In Star Wars this is deminstated when Obiwan allows Darth Vadar to finish him in order for Luke and company to escape the Death Star. Obiwan sacrificed himself so Luke could continue on the quest. In Blue Diamond, on the other hand, the hero himself makes a sacrifice in order to continue the quest. Doug gave up the two hundered dollars he won in order to help someone out along with his troubled friend. Doug sacrificed his money to continue the quest along with help somone in need along the way.
While Blue Diamon and Star Wars IV have many hero's journey simularities they also have many differences. Star Wars involves a supernatural guide, Obiwan, dying or even sacrificing himself to further the quest. Blue Diamond does not involve a supernatural guide that helps the hero at all. The hero however, appears to be a guide himself. He helps and guides his friend past his troubles.
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