Oh yeah, and here's that song lol: Call Me Maybe
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Whats Up Everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm soooooooooooooooooooo glad the summer session is over! LOL. Although, there were times that I had fun. I must say. And amazingly, I got an "A." Seriously!!! I was just hoping to squeeze by with a C. Not only did I beyond pass, I actually learned how to critically think and analyze. When I become with Law Enforcement, they'll appreciate me lol. Anyways, gonna take the bike out, it has been a ruff summer. Go stroll the town, get coffee, and pretend that I actually once again have a life. Thank you Dawn, it was a pleasure. I wish you taught Stats, the class would be so much more entertaining. Thanks for believing in us, when we didn't believe in ourselves.
Oh yeah, and here's that song lol: Call Me Maybe
Oh yeah, and here's that song lol: Call Me Maybe
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Friday, July 13, 2012
NRJ #1- Humanity
In the story Never Let Me Go, Ishumaru uses point of view to show us that possessions, education, and family are not what makes us human. Who has the over all say as to what is human and what is not? That is a question we ponder the entire time while reading this novel. Most of the novel, we are given Kathy's point of view, but time to time we can see how all three of the characters truly felt. They may not have known what love felt like exactly, but they did have feelings and show emotions. When a child rages like Tommy is there is a reason. They bled, and bruised, laughed and cried. They told stories, held memories, and could even manipulate their surroundings. All that we as humans, primates, can do. When Kathy and Tommy go for their deferral, and are told what the art gallery was really for, that sent chills up my spine. They were playing God, basically.
Madamn said,"We took away your art work because we thought it would reveal your souls.Or to put it more finely, we did it to prove you had souls at all."
That one sentence just rattles me. To say that in such a serious tone, implies this was no joking matter. These people really created this. These clones, defaults, mistakes; everything but children in their eyes. Did that mean that the guardians had no souls? Or were not human themselves? Some people argue that lack of humanity is what separates us from wild animals. I'm not sure that is all. If these clones were considered human ans with souls, what the guardians did was murder. However, there are no laws to protect clones. After reading this I wonder if some of the people I have come across in my life are clones.......its possible.
Madamn said,"We took away your art work because we thought it would reveal your souls.Or to put it more finely, we did it to prove you had souls at all."
That one sentence just rattles me. To say that in such a serious tone, implies this was no joking matter. These people really created this. These clones, defaults, mistakes; everything but children in their eyes. Did that mean that the guardians had no souls? Or were not human themselves? Some people argue that lack of humanity is what separates us from wild animals. I'm not sure that is all. If these clones were considered human ans with souls, what the guardians did was murder. However, there are no laws to protect clones. After reading this I wonder if some of the people I have come across in my life are clones.......its possible.
Friday, June 29, 2012
DRJ #4 Act 4&5
Well, well, well. In act 4 and 5, things get heated up. This is where everything finally happens. I actually did not suspect that as many people would die as they did. I think Othello's head was just spinning way too fast, to be able grasp reality ad what all was happening. The anger, hate, embarrassment, rage, envy, was just fueled up and there was no stopping it. Iago was so full on his own adrenaline, that he had no where to go but forward. He came to far to just give up or recant now.
I want to speak about Emilia. Emilia is not the main character, but has some flaws of her own. Through out the story, we see that she is not a quaint and quite as Desdemona, and has no fear in flaunting it. The way that she acts, it makes you think she really did have an affair, or a few. Emilia is a close friend of Desdemona, and generally appears to interested in her well being, but she too is a bit gullible. When she asked her husband Iago what he wanted the hanker chef for, and he responded the way that he did, that should have been a red flag. She knew he was up to no good. I'm glad that she finally spoke up about the truth at the end, even though it did cost her life. She remained a loyal friend to Desdemona even after she found out she was dead.
The author uses characters and relationships in these acts to show how we as humans become obsessed and emerged in each other, and in return lose who we are. These characters where so worried about what someone else was doing, or had done to them, that no one cared about getting to the truth or even trying to work it out. They went to what was instinct....to kill. No one was saved or lives gained, for by the end it was one big disaster. It is sad how it ended, and we lost our hero, if he were ever one in the first place.
I want to speak about Emilia. Emilia is not the main character, but has some flaws of her own. Through out the story, we see that she is not a quaint and quite as Desdemona, and has no fear in flaunting it. The way that she acts, it makes you think she really did have an affair, or a few. Emilia is a close friend of Desdemona, and generally appears to interested in her well being, but she too is a bit gullible. When she asked her husband Iago what he wanted the hanker chef for, and he responded the way that he did, that should have been a red flag. She knew he was up to no good. I'm glad that she finally spoke up about the truth at the end, even though it did cost her life. She remained a loyal friend to Desdemona even after she found out she was dead.
The author uses characters and relationships in these acts to show how we as humans become obsessed and emerged in each other, and in return lose who we are. These characters where so worried about what someone else was doing, or had done to them, that no one cared about getting to the truth or even trying to work it out. They went to what was instinct....to kill. No one was saved or lives gained, for by the end it was one big disaster. It is sad how it ended, and we lost our hero, if he were ever one in the first place.
DRJ #3 Act 3
In this act, things start to get heated up. Iago really plans his attack, and everyone seems to go along with it quite nicely. I found my self getting angrier as I read it, I just wanted to shake them. It seems as though everyone is truly so gullible.Maybe that is what Shakespeare wanted. The characters in this act remind me of children who need someone to help them go on a time out so they can think straight. It's like one big dysfunctional family. Iago shapes Othello's thoughts in such a way, he had no idea what to think. His whole world has been turned upside down, and he's willing to do things he's never thought about.
Desdemona in this act angers me. She seems to have no idea what is going on, and in some ways really provokes Othello's reactions. I know she was trying to help, but she bugs Othello so much about giving Cassio his position back, that it amazes me she doesn't realize how angry Othello is. Seriously, who does that? A few times, she seems to think about it, when she makes statements about Emilia staying in the room so no one gets any bad ideas about them. That shows that at least one time, she knew it didn't look right. Still, why did she continue to meet with Cassio secretly? She acts like a groupie, chasing after a war hero who she really knows nothing about.
This act, the author uses character to play on our blind spots in literature. There are many different things going on at one time, and all we can really focus on is Iago's plot. There is much more than that. Desdemona is not who she thinks she is or who her husband thinks she is. Neither one of them truly know each other, and are caught up in this love triangle. It was a mess before it even started. I believe this is the climax in the story, as we can see all is about to unfold.
Desdemona in this act angers me. She seems to have no idea what is going on, and in some ways really provokes Othello's reactions. I know she was trying to help, but she bugs Othello so much about giving Cassio his position back, that it amazes me she doesn't realize how angry Othello is. Seriously, who does that? A few times, she seems to think about it, when she makes statements about Emilia staying in the room so no one gets any bad ideas about them. That shows that at least one time, she knew it didn't look right. Still, why did she continue to meet with Cassio secretly? She acts like a groupie, chasing after a war hero who she really knows nothing about.
This act, the author uses character to play on our blind spots in literature. There are many different things going on at one time, and all we can really focus on is Iago's plot. There is much more than that. Desdemona is not who she thinks she is or who her husband thinks she is. Neither one of them truly know each other, and are caught up in this love triangle. It was a mess before it even started. I believe this is the climax in the story, as we can see all is about to unfold.
Friday, June 22, 2012
DRJ #2: Othello Act 2
Okay, so act 2 is just getting better. While everyone was waiting for Othello to return, I was seeing the crowd in the boat, and how flirtatious Othello's wife was. It was also funny to see Iago watching her like a hawk. He was just waiting for his next moment to plot something. What got me, was how was it that no one else was seeing that? It was also interesting that everyone who was acting like they were so proud of the victorious win by Othello and his men, kept calling him the Moore. Like really, are you going to talk mess about someone who just saved your country?
I want to discuss Casio. Casio seems so unsure of himself, almost like a little timid boy. He wants to hang in the crowd, and party with the big boys, but he doesn't want to be peer pressured into anything. Yet, he gives in every time. Iago plays Casio like a fool, and he lets him. I guess that's more of his fault but it's really too bad. When he got drunk at the party and acted a fool, it reminded of a close friend that I have. We try to never let her drink, but she's one of those people who are so funny if they do. Well, just like Casio, that fun wears out quickly haha. We see quickly that a drunk man's words are a sober man's thought, and how quickly things heat up thanks to Iago. With Othello being completely oblivious.
The theme of this I believe, was to say how jealously and the need for revenge, brew unnatural forces with natural consequences. Horrible things happen when we let ourselves become too enraged, too angry, or evil. By doing those things, we change all of the energy around us. Everything we touch turns poison and soon it's one big mess. If the guys in this story don't wake up and band together soon, it will be too late and Iago will have ruined them. Also, if Iago doesn't stop now, he will be too far in and will have no way of fixing or escaping anything.
I want to discuss Casio. Casio seems so unsure of himself, almost like a little timid boy. He wants to hang in the crowd, and party with the big boys, but he doesn't want to be peer pressured into anything. Yet, he gives in every time. Iago plays Casio like a fool, and he lets him. I guess that's more of his fault but it's really too bad. When he got drunk at the party and acted a fool, it reminded of a close friend that I have. We try to never let her drink, but she's one of those people who are so funny if they do. Well, just like Casio, that fun wears out quickly haha. We see quickly that a drunk man's words are a sober man's thought, and how quickly things heat up thanks to Iago. With Othello being completely oblivious.
The theme of this I believe, was to say how jealously and the need for revenge, brew unnatural forces with natural consequences. Horrible things happen when we let ourselves become too enraged, too angry, or evil. By doing those things, we change all of the energy around us. Everything we touch turns poison and soon it's one big mess. If the guys in this story don't wake up and band together soon, it will be too late and Iago will have ruined them. Also, if Iago doesn't stop now, he will be too far in and will have no way of fixing or escaping anything.
DRJ #1: Othello, Act 1
So, my original response to act 1, once I understood it all and got help with translation, was that this is going to be good! It's so real life to me in a way, because I have totally known people who have acted like everyone through out this scene! Iago reminds me directly of my sister. She is extremely manipulative, lies about everything, and stirs up so much stuff between the entire family. Its so annoying! The only difference is he is actually brilliant with his mastery. Othello, is just.....I dont know what to really say about him. Extremely nieve that's for sure, and as warrior as he is, he's so insecure. When I watched the movie "O" a couple years ago, it was set in modern times, and highschool teens were the characters. Even though it was a bit different, it was pretty much the same story line, and I liked it actually. It was easier to understand. If you get a chance, you should watch it.
I am absolutely amazed by Iago. Sure, he seems really bitter and shallow in some ways, but he has every right to feel the way that he does. If people are that stupid to listen to one person and let them wild up everything then they deserve it. He reacts so effortless, as if he is directing his own play. His fatal flaw however does seem to be his cocky attitude, in thinking he will never get caught. And he lets the game go on for way too long. There doesn't seem to be an end in sight for Iago. He stays far away from capture, and really wants Othello to think they are the best of friends. Or that he is super loyal to him. I honestly do not see why this play is not called "Iago" instead. His jealousy, prejudice, and need for revenge is definitely going to be the end of him or so it seems. He reminds me of the guy from the movie "Saw" who never "really" kills his victims, he places them in a position to kill themselves. Creepy, maybe, but genius? Yes!!!
I believe Shakespear is trying to set up an idea in act 1, that shows how to never mix friendship with business. How lies, deceit, jealousy, and friendship are all one big family. Othello and Iago started off good friends, partners, but let so many things begin to alter that. The fact that Iago thinks Othello had an affair with his wife at one point in time, and the fact that Iago is poisoned with hatred because Othello did not promote him. These are all things that would challenge any friendship, but they should be strong enough to fight it. Othello seems completely oblivious to Iago's feelings, and as a friend or faithful leader, he should no better than that.
I am absolutely amazed by Iago. Sure, he seems really bitter and shallow in some ways, but he has every right to feel the way that he does. If people are that stupid to listen to one person and let them wild up everything then they deserve it. He reacts so effortless, as if he is directing his own play. His fatal flaw however does seem to be his cocky attitude, in thinking he will never get caught. And he lets the game go on for way too long. There doesn't seem to be an end in sight for Iago. He stays far away from capture, and really wants Othello to think they are the best of friends. Or that he is super loyal to him. I honestly do not see why this play is not called "Iago" instead. His jealousy, prejudice, and need for revenge is definitely going to be the end of him or so it seems. He reminds me of the guy from the movie "Saw" who never "really" kills his victims, he places them in a position to kill themselves. Creepy, maybe, but genius? Yes!!!
I believe Shakespear is trying to set up an idea in act 1, that shows how to never mix friendship with business. How lies, deceit, jealousy, and friendship are all one big family. Othello and Iago started off good friends, partners, but let so many things begin to alter that. The fact that Iago thinks Othello had an affair with his wife at one point in time, and the fact that Iago is poisoned with hatred because Othello did not promote him. These are all things that would challenge any friendship, but they should be strong enough to fight it. Othello seems completely oblivious to Iago's feelings, and as a friend or faithful leader, he should no better than that.
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