"She Unnames Them," is a blasphemic story. I didnt care for it much at all. There is a point in the story where she says "I hope the garden key turns up." That is obsurd. The whole reason Adam and Eve got kicked out of the garden of eden in the first place was because Eve ate from the tree of good and evil. It is her fault they no longer live in a perfect world, and to say its not is just ignorance. Also the whole thing about her unname the animals is completely wrong. Adam was given the specific duty of naming all the animals and having dominian over them, before Eve was even around. There is no point in the bible where it says Eve unnamed them. This story is ridiculous and is obviously written by a female activist or something
"Journey of the Magi," was a little hard to understand, but im sure going along with the theme of the stories we had to read, its blasphemic too. it says that the magi had seen birth and death. Thats funny cause last time I checked Jesus was born so that all men could live, eternally. At the end it says he should be glad for another death. I dont quite know what hes trying to say, but im sure he'll be going to hell for it.
"A Cold Coming," really baffled me. The biggest thing I got out of it was the soldiers had their semen frozen just in case they died and could never reproduce anymore. I do think it is mocking our soldiers though. It's also just talking about how a dying Iraqi feels about death and what he wont be able to leave behind.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Monday, April 7, 2008
Topic Proposal
1. I will be writing about Tim O’Brien’s “The Things They Carried.” I really want to write about this topic because I am a fan of war stories, and the Vietnam war really intrigues me.
2. The story is about soldiers and how they acted and what they brought with them into the Vietnam War. So it is obviously about that, as well as the time period Vietnam was in, which was 1964-1973.
3. The historical setting of the story helps me understand the national feeling of Americans at the time, as well as the Vietnamese. It also helps me understand why the soldiers were doing what they were doing in the story.
4. These links help me understand the theme because I know where the soldiers in the story are and why they are there. The title implies things they carried with them, not only physically but emotionally as well.
5. I still need to find out how exactly guerilla warfare was conducted during Vietnam and what the soldiers were used to going through.
6. During the Vietnam War, soldiers had to endure years of guerilla warfare that wore down on their bodies and minds.
2. The story is about soldiers and how they acted and what they brought with them into the Vietnam War. So it is obviously about that, as well as the time period Vietnam was in, which was 1964-1973.
3. The historical setting of the story helps me understand the national feeling of Americans at the time, as well as the Vietnamese. It also helps me understand why the soldiers were doing what they were doing in the story.
4. These links help me understand the theme because I know where the soldiers in the story are and why they are there. The title implies things they carried with them, not only physically but emotionally as well.
5. I still need to find out how exactly guerilla warfare was conducted during Vietnam and what the soldiers were used to going through.
6. During the Vietnam War, soldiers had to endure years of guerilla warfare that wore down on their bodies and minds.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Trifles vs. A Jury Of Her Peers
After reading both versions, I believe that each has its own advantages. I believed the biggest advantage of Trifles was that it was in play format as to avoid any confusion of whos saying what. I found myself having trouble knowing whether it was Mrs. Peters or Mrs. Hale speaking in the form of A Jury Of Her Peers. There dialouge back and forth in the kitchen was hard to follow.
However the advantage I see with A Jury Of Her Peers is obviously thats it is realistic in real life form, like someone was there recording it. It is not written out line by line with different characters, it just happens therefore it is easier to believe that its real. I think because it feels more real and like its really happening A Jury Of Her Peers lends itself more easily to Cultural/Historical Analysis
However the advantage I see with A Jury Of Her Peers is obviously thats it is realistic in real life form, like someone was there recording it. It is not written out line by line with different characters, it just happens therefore it is easier to believe that its real. I think because it feels more real and like its really happening A Jury Of Her Peers lends itself more easily to Cultural/Historical Analysis
Monday, March 31, 2008
Cultural/Historical Analysis
The short story I chose is "The Things They Carried."
The historical setting of the short story is the Vietnam War. The themes all have to do with the things men had to deal with as individuals and as a collective unit. I am very familiar with the Vietnam War.
Some clues the story gives as to its themes and historical settings are the packs and materials the men are carrying with them. Also the missions they go on and the terrain they operate on.
Other information I would like to get are such things as life expentancy for men in Vietnam.
The historical setting of the short story is the Vietnam War. The themes all have to do with the things men had to deal with as individuals and as a collective unit. I am very familiar with the Vietnam War.
Some clues the story gives as to its themes and historical settings are the packs and materials the men are carrying with them. Also the missions they go on and the terrain they operate on.
Other information I would like to get are such things as life expentancy for men in Vietnam.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Themes and Setting
The main theme of "Battle Royal," is discrimination of race, and how to figuratively and literally fight through it.
The setting of the time period, 1952, and the place, a boxing ring is very important. The time period is what makes the whole story, becuase it is the time when black people did not have much rights and even less respect, from the white people. The boxing ring is important because it shows how the black person was against the world so to speak. He was in the ring by himself, agianst many many white people.
I think the main theme of "Becky," is having fear in the unknown.
The setting for this story is important. The loacation of her house between the railroad track and the road is important because people passed by on both sides and could see her house and drop food and other things off. Also the time period it was written, 1923, is important because back then interracial fornication was unheard of, and children produced from that sin were not accepted as you could see in the story.
The setting of the time period, 1952, and the place, a boxing ring is very important. The time period is what makes the whole story, becuase it is the time when black people did not have much rights and even less respect, from the white people. The boxing ring is important because it shows how the black person was against the world so to speak. He was in the ring by himself, agianst many many white people.
I think the main theme of "Becky," is having fear in the unknown.
The setting for this story is important. The loacation of her house between the railroad track and the road is important because people passed by on both sides and could see her house and drop food and other things off. Also the time period it was written, 1923, is important because back then interracial fornication was unheard of, and children produced from that sin were not accepted as you could see in the story.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Reading Response
I thought the short story "How to Date a Browngirl, Whitegirl, or Halfie," was very entertaining. The thing I like most about it was the fact that it was just real. The author didnt worry about being politically correct and stepping on somebodies toes, he just told it how it was. The kid obviously lives in an inpoverished area, hence "clear the government cheese from the refrigerator," but he's not ashamed really of being from that background, it just makes him have to act different when it comes to being with different races of girls.
I thought it was interesting and true when he talked about the different races of girls and how far they will go on the first date. It tends to be true that if the girl is the same as you and is from the same area, she will react way different then a girl from 'the other side of the tracks.' I really enjoyed this story, and may have even learned a few things
I liked the poem "America" because it represents the thoughts of many Americans today. Many Americans today don't agree whats going on in office and how this country is being run, however that doesnt mean that they should abandon this great nation. Claude says it well, "stealing my breath of life, I will confess I love this cultured hell that tests my youth." America has become a mixture of many cultures and ways of life. This nation is also struggling with leadership, but it is still our country, and honestly one of if not the best country in the world when it comes to resources, economy, military, etc. So regardless of what is happening to the country and how it may be being run, stick with it and be proud of it, becuause its where you live and what you represent.
I thought it was interesting and true when he talked about the different races of girls and how far they will go on the first date. It tends to be true that if the girl is the same as you and is from the same area, she will react way different then a girl from 'the other side of the tracks.' I really enjoyed this story, and may have even learned a few things
I liked the poem "America" because it represents the thoughts of many Americans today. Many Americans today don't agree whats going on in office and how this country is being run, however that doesnt mean that they should abandon this great nation. Claude says it well, "stealing my breath of life, I will confess I love this cultured hell that tests my youth." America has become a mixture of many cultures and ways of life. This nation is also struggling with leadership, but it is still our country, and honestly one of if not the best country in the world when it comes to resources, economy, military, etc. So regardless of what is happening to the country and how it may be being run, stick with it and be proud of it, becuause its where you live and what you represent.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Response to Reading
The Death of the Ball Turret Gunner was a very short poem but a very meaningful one. I know from learning about different wars that a Turret Gunners job can be very important but very deadly job. The Turret Gunner was not as important as the airplane as a whole, but it acts as an important distraction and in some cases can have a rare takedown. It protects the plane from other planes trying to shoot it down. The peom discribes the turret gunner position as a non glamour's, unfun, dark, cold, place to be. Ecspecially being in a small place like that during a war, is what makes a turret gunner a cold lonely place.
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