1) Be able to list and discuss the differences between Romanticism and Realism (reread 517-523).
Realism is representation without idealization. Romanticism represents themes through myths and love.
2) Be able to discuss a theme from "Song of Myself" backed up with
specifics from the text, and explain how the form of the poem fits the
theme.
Identity: The name of the poem itself is "Song of Myself"
3) Be able to analysis the imagery of one of the following Dickinson
poems: "Because I could not stop for Death", "My life closed twice
before its close-", or "I heard a Fly buzz when I died-". What do the
images mean, what theme do they reinforce?
Because I could not stop for death imagery= Life passing, being dead for a long time and watching life pass by.
My life closed twice before its close= This is referring to two cataclysmic events before the end of her life.
I heard a FLy buzz when I died=This is referring to death in the view of the family around the dying person. The person is peaceful throughout and upon his/her death a fly is spotted. The fly gives a gruesome image and mirrors the thoughts of the family.
4) Be able to discuss Lincoln's purpose in "The Gettysburg Address" and
his "Second Inaugural Address". Give a summary of the "Emancipation
Proclamation" and how its form reinforces it idea.
Gettysburg: A renewal of hope to a people.
Second Inaugural Address= A sort of wrath from god. A divine retribution to be exact that was caused by the conflict of slavery. Apparently god sorted things out by bringing a war.
5) Huckleberry Finn (chapters 1-8). Relate a main theme to these
chapters and give specifics to explain the theme. Be able to answer the
study questions related to chapters 1-8. Summarize episodes 1 and 2.
Freedom; Huck sneaks out to hang out with Tom Sawyer and the gang which is why the first episode of the book is title "Tom Sawyer's gang". He also is taken by his pap to live in a secluded cabin which is much different than the fancy house he had been living in with Ms. Watson. He feels the freedom but is hindered by pap's drunken assaults. Huck escapes, fakes his death, and also runs into Jim, a slave. Jim is also experiencing freedom, like Huck, and follows him.
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
History questions
Zack
1)
An event dedicating a national cemetery to the
battle site.
2)
That the government by the people for the people
and of the people does not perish
3)
As president, but he had no authority over the
southern states.
4)
The border states that decided not to secede from
the union since they wanted to remain more or less neutral between the northern
and southern states.
5)
The emancipation proclamation in a way was a cry
for help from the African American slaves. Although this proclamation helped
the North win the war and also brought the French to their side.
The Gettysburg address was written a year
after the emancipation and was directed at the people of the North as a
celebration of the war turning their direction.
6)
The help of allies. He writes the proclamation as
a friendly gesture to France. He doesn’t state that it is directly for France
but by stating he is anti slavery he has gained the respect of the French. His focus then shifts to the citizens of the
North when he gives the Gettysburg address.
7)
Sense of presidential authority: The
Emancipation Proclamation because his actions appealed to another country and
to a people, African slaves, in need of an ally.
The urgency of the national crisis;
The Gettysburg address because of how he relates to the people. He understands
that they are on top so while he has the people’s vote he insures it by telling
the people how great their country is.
Lincoln’s personal voice: The Gettysburg
address is short and sweet and sometimes that reveals someone’s greatest works.
Emily Dickinson for instance showed her work through short detailed poetry and
she was commended for it.
The value of freedom: Again, the
Gettysburg address labels Lincoln. Lincoln speaks of our country as a thing of
beauty. He compares our revolution to the revolution in France and says that
since we were established by the people for the people we will be able to pull
through. The civil war was just a test of our independence on both sides.
Dickinson and Whitman
Zack
They are sharing their love for the
glory attained by war. Both Dickinson and Whitman write about the significance
of war in America but they seem to have different views on what the important
aspects of war are. While Emily writes about the overall victory Whitman is
writing about gathering together and rallying for a common cause.
“Success is
Counted Sweetest” is the title of one of Emily Dickinson many short poems. The
title of her poem helps prove my point that she is writing about the glory of
success because it shows the poem is a success story.
“Who took the Flag
today” is referring to the purple Hosts’ victory over the defeated. This is
also celebrating the glory attained from victory.
Walt Whitman’s
poem “Beat! Beat! Drums!” is the essence of glory from victory but preceding
actually warfare. Whitman writes about the spirit of war that tends to envelope
a nation. This is very similar to the spirit found in World War II in the sense
that it followed a depression and gave many jobs to women and men. Since the citizens were happy they, as a
nation, became a single unit. Whitman’s poem speaks about what must be done in
order to gain success from war. That of course is for everyone to drop
everything and focus on attaining the glory that is within their grasp.
Monday, November 25, 2013
S.L. chp. 14
#50
Hester and the Physician
This chapter title is a comparison to Hester and Roger's progress over the course of seven years. Hester started off as a force of evil at the beginning of the book while Roger was upheld because he's a medicine man. The two have swapped positions. Hester has now become a major help to society to such an extent that they would gladly allow her to remove her patch. I'm not saying they'd completely forget what she did but she has definitely proven herself a good Samaritan to the Puritans. Roger has sunk low. A doctor is supposed to cure not kill yet Roger has developed this mentality through the idea of revenge. Revenge has altered and named him the new force of evil.
Perhaps Roger is still curing the situation. Dimmesdale is adamant about keeping his secret to the point of death. So maybe the only way that they could get it out of him was by putting him through immense guilt, forcing Roger to take matters into his own hands and retrieve the truth from the depths of hell.
Hester and the Physician
This chapter title is a comparison to Hester and Roger's progress over the course of seven years. Hester started off as a force of evil at the beginning of the book while Roger was upheld because he's a medicine man. The two have swapped positions. Hester has now become a major help to society to such an extent that they would gladly allow her to remove her patch. I'm not saying they'd completely forget what she did but she has definitely proven herself a good Samaritan to the Puritans. Roger has sunk low. A doctor is supposed to cure not kill yet Roger has developed this mentality through the idea of revenge. Revenge has altered and named him the new force of evil.
Perhaps Roger is still curing the situation. Dimmesdale is adamant about keeping his secret to the point of death. So maybe the only way that they could get it out of him was by putting him through immense guilt, forcing Roger to take matters into his own hands and retrieve the truth from the depths of hell.
S.L. chp. 14
#49
This unhappy person had effected such a transformation by devoting himself, for seven years, to a constant analysis of a heart full of torture, and deriving his enjoyment thence, and adding fuel to those fiery tortures which he analyzed and gloated over.
Instead of devoting himself to medicine he has taken up a new practice. Hawthorn writes this section as if he were a doctor. The language analysis and analyzed just scream that to me and makes me wonder whether or not Hawthorn was the creator of the first mad scientist/doctor.
This unhappy person had effected such a transformation by devoting himself, for seven years, to a constant analysis of a heart full of torture, and deriving his enjoyment thence, and adding fuel to those fiery tortures which he analyzed and gloated over.
Instead of devoting himself to medicine he has taken up a new practice. Hawthorn writes this section as if he were a doctor. The language analysis and analyzed just scream that to me and makes me wonder whether or not Hawthorn was the creator of the first mad scientist/doctor.
S.L. chp. 14
#48
It seemed to be his wish and purpose to mask this expression with a smile; but the latter played him false, and flickered over his visage so derisively, that the spectator could see his blackness all the better for it. Ever and anon, too, there came a glare of red light out of his eyes; as if the old man's soul were on fire, and kept on smouldering duskily within his breast, until, by some casual puff of passion, it was blown into a momentary flame.
Chilingsworth is on his way out. He can hardly hide his satanic influences and this goes to show that too much of a "good" thing can be bad. He forces himself to be fake to hide from society since he'd pretty much be burned at the stake if they knew what he was really experiencing.
The use of two colors, black and red, give I guess an opening view of the spectrum of this society. White is pure, red is considered touched by Satan, and black means you have no hope of escaping his wrath. The glare of red light shines through Roger's eyes because the eyes are the window to the soul. Since he the man's soul is compared to a fire, his blackness could be similar to that of ashes.
A casual puff of passion is referring to his new found passion of destroying his enemies with small discrete strokes.
It seemed to be his wish and purpose to mask this expression with a smile; but the latter played him false, and flickered over his visage so derisively, that the spectator could see his blackness all the better for it. Ever and anon, too, there came a glare of red light out of his eyes; as if the old man's soul were on fire, and kept on smouldering duskily within his breast, until, by some casual puff of passion, it was blown into a momentary flame.
Chilingsworth is on his way out. He can hardly hide his satanic influences and this goes to show that too much of a "good" thing can be bad. He forces himself to be fake to hide from society since he'd pretty much be burned at the stake if they knew what he was really experiencing.
The use of two colors, black and red, give I guess an opening view of the spectrum of this society. White is pure, red is considered touched by Satan, and black means you have no hope of escaping his wrath. The glare of red light shines through Roger's eyes because the eyes are the window to the soul. Since he the man's soul is compared to a fire, his blackness could be similar to that of ashes.
A casual puff of passion is referring to his new found passion of destroying his enemies with small discrete strokes.
Saturday, November 23, 2013
S.L. chp. 14
#47
"A woman must needs follow her own fancy, touching the adornment of her person. The letter is gayly embroidered, and shows right bravely on your bosom!"
Roger is making a friendly comment about Hester's letter. He says that she has not become the letter she wears but instead the letter has become a symbol of her. Her fancy is of course sewing/embroidering and she has shown that through the needle work upon her scarlet letter. Chillingsworth states that the letter was gayly(happily) embroidered which is what Hester feels when she does what she likes. The word bravely makes me think back to the beginning of the book when she was on the scaffold and brave she had to be. The bright letter could've been taken by the civilians as a sort of taunt but instead took envy in her needle work. The moral is, believe in yourself and follow your heart.
"A woman must needs follow her own fancy, touching the adornment of her person. The letter is gayly embroidered, and shows right bravely on your bosom!"
Roger is making a friendly comment about Hester's letter. He says that she has not become the letter she wears but instead the letter has become a symbol of her. Her fancy is of course sewing/embroidering and she has shown that through the needle work upon her scarlet letter. Chillingsworth states that the letter was gayly(happily) embroidered which is what Hester feels when she does what she likes. The word bravely makes me think back to the beginning of the book when she was on the scaffold and brave she had to be. The bright letter could've been taken by the civilians as a sort of taunt but instead took envy in her needle work. The moral is, believe in yourself and follow your heart.
S.L. chp. 14
#46
"Were I worthy to be quit of it, it would fall away of its own nature, or be transformed into something that should speak a different purport."
Hester says that if she were worthy to be quit of it which means that she doesn't believe to she's ready. This could be because she enjoys bearing her letter or because she feels that people will treat her differently with out it. She could also just be trying to disagree with Chillingsworth since she knows that he is the one destroying Dimmesdale.
"Were I worthy to be quit of it, it would fall away of its own nature, or be transformed into something that should speak a different purport."
Hester says that if she were worthy to be quit of it which means that she doesn't believe to she's ready. This could be because she enjoys bearing her letter or because she feels that people will treat her differently with out it. She could also just be trying to disagree with Chillingsworth since she knows that he is the one destroying Dimmesdale.
Friday, November 22, 2013
S.L. chp. 13
#45
The old man, on the other hand, had brought himself nearer to her level, or perhaps below it, by the revenge which he had stooped for.
All of the characters have been altered. Pearl is now older and more mature in ways while Hester is like the town nurse instead of the village witch. Dimmesdale has been reduced to struggling for his life from the guilt he's been bearing and Chillingsworth has been deformed due to his evil ways. The two couples contrast each other with the results of their interactions.
Chillingsworth has literally begun to stoop to Hester's apparent level. Hawthorn says Roger has to stoop for revenge which would mean he would have to reach into the pits of hell to do such a thing.
The last sentence of chapter 13 says that is looking for roots and herbs to concoct his medicine withal. The word concoct is a parallel to chapter six as to when Hester and Pearl are still considered witches.
The old man, on the other hand, had brought himself nearer to her level, or perhaps below it, by the revenge which he had stooped for.
All of the characters have been altered. Pearl is now older and more mature in ways while Hester is like the town nurse instead of the village witch. Dimmesdale has been reduced to struggling for his life from the guilt he's been bearing and Chillingsworth has been deformed due to his evil ways. The two couples contrast each other with the results of their interactions.
Chillingsworth has literally begun to stoop to Hester's apparent level. Hawthorn says Roger has to stoop for revenge which would mean he would have to reach into the pits of hell to do such a thing.
The last sentence of chapter 13 says that is looking for roots and herbs to concoct his medicine withal. The word concoct is a parallel to chapter six as to when Hester and Pearl are still considered witches.
S.L. chp. 13
#44
At times, a fearful doubt strove to possess her soul, whether it were not better to send Pearl at once to heaven, and go herself to such futurity as Eternal Justice should provide.
Hester is doubtful, as most parents are, as to if her child will turn out successful. Hester worries that Pearl will become her and in turn fail. This section is bringing that idea back to the table. When Hester states that it may be better to send Pearl to heaven she is saying it might be better to give to another family. Not kill her. Hester would then continue on helping when and where she could.
At times, a fearful doubt strove to possess her soul, whether it were not better to send Pearl at once to heaven, and go herself to such futurity as Eternal Justice should provide.
Hester is doubtful, as most parents are, as to if her child will turn out successful. Hester worries that Pearl will become her and in turn fail. This section is bringing that idea back to the table. When Hester states that it may be better to send Pearl to heaven she is saying it might be better to give to another family. Not kill her. Hester would then continue on helping when and where she could.
Thursday, November 21, 2013
S.L. chp. 13
#43
So much power to do, and power to sympathize,-- that many people refused to interpret the scarlet A by it original signification. They said that it meant Able; So strong was Hester Prynne, with a woman's strength.
Hester has this amazing ability to help everyone. They say where there is darkness she goes to it and calls minions up from the dark to help. A great twist since minions are vague as to what they do for a master. The fact that society is in a way rebelling by not calling her scarlet letter a burden anymore supports my idea that society is changing and rebelling. Able, the brother of cane is described as a shepherd which relates to the idea that Hester is a care giver and nurturer. Hawthorn states that Hester has a women's strength. I know it may seem sexist but I believe he is referring to mental strength more than anything.
So much power to do, and power to sympathize,-- that many people refused to interpret the scarlet A by it original signification. They said that it meant Able; So strong was Hester Prynne, with a woman's strength.
Hester has this amazing ability to help everyone. They say where there is darkness she goes to it and calls minions up from the dark to help. A great twist since minions are vague as to what they do for a master. The fact that society is in a way rebelling by not calling her scarlet letter a burden anymore supports my idea that society is changing and rebelling. Able, the brother of cane is described as a shepherd which relates to the idea that Hester is a care giver and nurturer. Hawthorn states that Hester has a women's strength. I know it may seem sexist but I believe he is referring to mental strength more than anything.
S.L. chp. 13
#42
Little accumstomed, in her long seclusion from society, to measure her ideas of right and wrong by any standard external to herself, Hester saw-- or seemed to see-- that there lay a responsibility upon her, in reference to the clergyman, which she owed to no other, nor to the whole world besides.
Hester's long seclusion from society is very similar to Thoreau's except he didn't have a child with him in a small semi-rural cottage. She is also following her own beliefs by taking time to measure right and wrong which is frowned upon by her previous religion. Hester feels the need to take care of Dimmesdale which is a little strange since he is the father that walked out on them. Perhaps she feels that pity, mercy more like it, should be taken on Dimmesdale and gives him the comfort that he is in much need of.
Little accumstomed, in her long seclusion from society, to measure her ideas of right and wrong by any standard external to herself, Hester saw-- or seemed to see-- that there lay a responsibility upon her, in reference to the clergyman, which she owed to no other, nor to the whole world besides.
Hester's long seclusion from society is very similar to Thoreau's except he didn't have a child with him in a small semi-rural cottage. She is also following her own beliefs by taking time to measure right and wrong which is frowned upon by her previous religion. Hester feels the need to take care of Dimmesdale which is a little strange since he is the father that walked out on them. Perhaps she feels that pity, mercy more like it, should be taken on Dimmesdale and gives him the comfort that he is in much need of.
S.L. chp. 12
#41
The next day, however, being the Sabbath, he preached a discourse which was held to be the richest and most powerful, and the most replete with heavenly influence, that had ever preceded from his lips.
I believe Dimmesdale was given a small gift by god. The gift itself was his great sermon and I believe God reassured him with the heavenly meteor. The heavenly influence could also be from relieving some of his stress from holding his secret. Just being with his previous lover and child may be all he needs to do. I mean this was the greatest service that they had ever heard pass from his lips.
The next day, however, being the Sabbath, he preached a discourse which was held to be the richest and most powerful, and the most replete with heavenly influence, that had ever preceded from his lips.
I believe Dimmesdale was given a small gift by god. The gift itself was his great sermon and I believe God reassured him with the heavenly meteor. The heavenly influence could also be from relieving some of his stress from holding his secret. Just being with his previous lover and child may be all he needs to do. I mean this was the greatest service that they had ever heard pass from his lips.
S.L. Chp. 12
#40
"We dream in our waking moments, and walk in our sleep. Come, good Sir, and my friend, I pray you, let me lead you home!"
"How knewest I was here?" asked the minister, feafully.
"Verily and in good faith," answered Roger.
Dimmesdale has just been given an excuse by Roger for why he is out and about this late at night. Roger has been caught by Arthur since he has seen his malevolent smile from the scaffold. When Arthur speaks again he fearfully asks Roger how he knew he was on the scaffold. He follows up by claiming to be in good faith, but of course his view of good faith is ungodly.
I think when Roger calls Dimmesdale sir he is calling him the authority figure of Hester and Pearl.
"We dream in our waking moments, and walk in our sleep. Come, good Sir, and my friend, I pray you, let me lead you home!"
"How knewest I was here?" asked the minister, feafully.
"Verily and in good faith," answered Roger.
Dimmesdale has just been given an excuse by Roger for why he is out and about this late at night. Roger has been caught by Arthur since he has seen his malevolent smile from the scaffold. When Arthur speaks again he fearfully asks Roger how he knew he was on the scaffold. He follows up by claiming to be in good faith, but of course his view of good faith is ungodly.
I think when Roger calls Dimmesdale sir he is calling him the authority figure of Hester and Pearl.
S.L. chp. 12
#39
"Pious Master Dimmesdale!"
Chillingsworth knows that Dimmesdale is not what he appears to be. His secret sins have been hidden and have flawed his character to the extent that he is practically killing himself. Chillingsworth knows this and continues to play along pretending to be Dimmesdale's friend and physician. Roger is actually killing him and condemning him to hell by not revealing Arthur's secret for him. Chillingsworth knowingly calls Dimmesdale pious and faithful when he is on the scaffolding because his secret is confirmed to be true and obvious. By calling him pious he is using verbal irony.
"Pious Master Dimmesdale!"
Chillingsworth knows that Dimmesdale is not what he appears to be. His secret sins have been hidden and have flawed his character to the extent that he is practically killing himself. Chillingsworth knows this and continues to play along pretending to be Dimmesdale's friend and physician. Roger is actually killing him and condemning him to hell by not revealing Arthur's secret for him. Chillingsworth knowingly calls Dimmesdale pious and faithful when he is on the scaffolding because his secret is confirmed to be true and obvious. By calling him pious he is using verbal irony.
S.L. chp. 12
#38
The minister appeared to see him, with the same glance that discerned the miraculous letter.
Roger Chillingsworth is a symbol of evil and grants Arthur with the lovely copious amounts of stress. God does the same by giving him religious pressure. Dimmesdale is kind of just being tossed about between Satan and God which as we can see is very stressful. When he see's Chillingsworth he feels equal and similar emotions towards the signs from god and the evil do-ers of Beelzebub.
The minister appeared to see him, with the same glance that discerned the miraculous letter.
Roger Chillingsworth is a symbol of evil and grants Arthur with the lovely copious amounts of stress. God does the same by giving him religious pressure. Dimmesdale is kind of just being tossed about between Satan and God which as we can see is very stressful. When he see's Chillingsworth he feels equal and similar emotions towards the signs from god and the evil do-ers of Beelzebub.
S.L. chp. 12
#37
The letter A, marked out in lines of dull red light. Not but the meteor may have shown itself at that point, burning duskily through a veil of cloud; but with no such shape as his guilty imagination gave it; or, at least, with so little definiteness, that another's guilt might have seen another symbol in it.
The large letter A in the sky is a symbol to Dimmesdale of adultery and to Hester it is an alternate way to interpret her letter. After the letter is seen in the sky Hester's letter now means angel. The next sentence says that Dimmesdale sees the letter A and interprets it with his imagination as an A for adultery. The other persons guilt refers to Hester and how she interprets the letter to her benefit instead of in a negative way.
The letter A, marked out in lines of dull red light. Not but the meteor may have shown itself at that point, burning duskily through a veil of cloud; but with no such shape as his guilty imagination gave it; or, at least, with so little definiteness, that another's guilt might have seen another symbol in it.
The large letter A in the sky is a symbol to Dimmesdale of adultery and to Hester it is an alternate way to interpret her letter. After the letter is seen in the sky Hester's letter now means angel. The next sentence says that Dimmesdale sees the letter A and interprets it with his imagination as an A for adultery. The other persons guilt refers to Hester and how she interprets the letter to her benefit instead of in a negative way.
S.L. chp. 12
#36
IN such a case, it could only be the symptom of a highly disordered mental state, when a man, rendered morbidly self-contemplative by long, intense, and secret pain, had extended his egotism over the whole expanse of nature, until the firmament itself should appear no more than a fitting page for his soul's history and fate.
This section is referring directly to Dimmesdale and the mental torture he is enduring. Chillingsworth may play a huge part in destroying Dimmesdale but Arthur is the one that can release himself. He can release himself from this guilt and eventually overcome the shame by just telling the truth! When it says he extends his egotism over the expanse of nature this is can be related to the theme of nature. Dimmedale is so out of it and guilty that he believes he is receiving signs through nature. Nature of course being god and god being Nathaniel Hawthorn. The last bit speaks of firmament as his destination, but wouldn't his sins send him down to hell instead of heaven? Dimmesdale believes he still has God's friendship but I believe he is destined for a much harsher after life.
IN such a case, it could only be the symptom of a highly disordered mental state, when a man, rendered morbidly self-contemplative by long, intense, and secret pain, had extended his egotism over the whole expanse of nature, until the firmament itself should appear no more than a fitting page for his soul's history and fate.
This section is referring directly to Dimmesdale and the mental torture he is enduring. Chillingsworth may play a huge part in destroying Dimmesdale but Arthur is the one that can release himself. He can release himself from this guilt and eventually overcome the shame by just telling the truth! When it says he extends his egotism over the expanse of nature this is can be related to the theme of nature. Dimmedale is so out of it and guilty that he believes he is receiving signs through nature. Nature of course being god and god being Nathaniel Hawthorn. The last bit speaks of firmament as his destination, but wouldn't his sins send him down to hell instead of heaven? Dimmesdale believes he still has God's friendship but I believe he is destined for a much harsher after life.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
S.L. chp. 12
#35
Thus, a blazing spear, a sword of flame, a bow, or a sheaf for arrows, seen in the midnight sky, prefigured Indian warfare. Pestillence was known to have been foreboded by a shower of crimson light.
What really caught my eye was the sword of flame. This symbol, to me, referred to the flaming sword wielded by the Cherub Jophiel who banishes Adam and Eve from paradise for picking and eating the forbidden fruit from Genesis 3:24. The banishment of Adam and Eve can also be related to Arthur and Hester since they to indulged in a forbidden fruit of sorts. Pearl could very well be the Cherub that is guarding them from entering back into paradise which can be related to being accepted back into society and relieving the stress of carrying a secret.
The last sentence is a foreshadow foretelling that bad things are to come after a meteor with an emanating red light about it. The crimson coloring of the meteor is interpreted by society as bad and the same thoughts are applied to Hester with her scarlet letter.
Thus, a blazing spear, a sword of flame, a bow, or a sheaf for arrows, seen in the midnight sky, prefigured Indian warfare. Pestillence was known to have been foreboded by a shower of crimson light.
What really caught my eye was the sword of flame. This symbol, to me, referred to the flaming sword wielded by the Cherub Jophiel who banishes Adam and Eve from paradise for picking and eating the forbidden fruit from Genesis 3:24. The banishment of Adam and Eve can also be related to Arthur and Hester since they to indulged in a forbidden fruit of sorts. Pearl could very well be the Cherub that is guarding them from entering back into paradise which can be related to being accepted back into society and relieving the stress of carrying a secret.
The last sentence is a foreshadow foretelling that bad things are to come after a meteor with an emanating red light about it. The crimson coloring of the meteor is interpreted by society as bad and the same thoughts are applied to Hester with her scarlet letter.
S.L. chp. 12
#34
And there stood the minister, with his hand over his heart; and Hester Prynne, with the embroidered letter glimmering on her bosom; and little Pearl, herself a symbol, and the connecting link between those two. They stood in the noon of that solemn splendor, as if it were the light that is to reveal all secrets, and the daybreak that shall unit all who belong to one another.
Arthur is yet again grabbing his chest but this time and think he can feel the letter A for adultery over his own heart. This is probably brought on by guilt, if he was not feeling guilt then he was feeling a message from god above. Hester scarlet letter is described as glimmering. Hawthorn probably put her letter into a positive light in order to show how Hester is the good parent. Pearl is a physical link to Hester and Dimmesdale in two ways. One she's holding both their hands and two she is a creation of both characters.
The solemn splendor of the comet is relate able to church since this mood is similarly seen in church services. Hawthorn next speaks about the light revealing all secrets. He is clearly speaking about Dimmesdales sin and any witnesses that were present during the meteor. The use of the word daybreak is odd since it comparing the comet to daylight. Clearly Hawthorn, in the form of god, is just to tell Dimmesdale he's wrong and show him the correct path. Which is telling the truth.
And there stood the minister, with his hand over his heart; and Hester Prynne, with the embroidered letter glimmering on her bosom; and little Pearl, herself a symbol, and the connecting link between those two. They stood in the noon of that solemn splendor, as if it were the light that is to reveal all secrets, and the daybreak that shall unit all who belong to one another.
Arthur is yet again grabbing his chest but this time and think he can feel the letter A for adultery over his own heart. This is probably brought on by guilt, if he was not feeling guilt then he was feeling a message from god above. Hester scarlet letter is described as glimmering. Hawthorn probably put her letter into a positive light in order to show how Hester is the good parent. Pearl is a physical link to Hester and Dimmesdale in two ways. One she's holding both their hands and two she is a creation of both characters.
The solemn splendor of the comet is relate able to church since this mood is similarly seen in church services. Hawthorn next speaks about the light revealing all secrets. He is clearly speaking about Dimmesdales sin and any witnesses that were present during the meteor. The use of the word daybreak is odd since it comparing the comet to daylight. Clearly Hawthorn, in the form of god, is just to tell Dimmesdale he's wrong and show him the correct path. Which is telling the truth.
S.L. chp. 12
#33
A light gleamed far and wide over all the muffled sky. It was doubtless caused by one of those meteors, which the night-watcher may so often observe burning out to waste, in the vacant regions of the atmosphere.
The meteor provides a false daylight so that Roger Chillingsworth can witness the reunion of the broken family and also spur on his revenge to another level. Dimmesdale has clearly just been spoken to by god since the loving trio has been seen by another person. It may not of been daylight but it was surely bright enough for an old man to witness the scene from a distance.
Dimmesdale in a way feels betrayed by god since his greatest secret was just flaunted about in front of Chillingsworth. His single interpretation of the meteor is selfish and narrow minded but it shows what a large amount of guilt can do to ones thoughts.
A light gleamed far and wide over all the muffled sky. It was doubtless caused by one of those meteors, which the night-watcher may so often observe burning out to waste, in the vacant regions of the atmosphere.
The meteor provides a false daylight so that Roger Chillingsworth can witness the reunion of the broken family and also spur on his revenge to another level. Dimmesdale has clearly just been spoken to by god since the loving trio has been seen by another person. It may not of been daylight but it was surely bright enough for an old man to witness the scene from a distance.
Dimmesdale in a way feels betrayed by god since his greatest secret was just flaunted about in front of Chillingsworth. His single interpretation of the meteor is selfish and narrow minded but it shows what a large amount of guilt can do to ones thoughts.
S.L. chp. 12
#32
"Then, and there, before the judgement-seat, thy mother, and thou, and I, must stand together! But the daylight of this world shall not see our meeting!"
Dimmesdale has told Pearl that he will not be seen with them in public until the world ends. He practically says that he would never reveal his secret even if it does mean that he's breaking the "electric chain". This is an example of just how much shame Dimmesdale believes he is harboring. Little does he know that his shame is actually turning into stress that will eventually kill him.
"Then, and there, before the judgement-seat, thy mother, and thou, and I, must stand together! But the daylight of this world shall not see our meeting!"
Dimmesdale has told Pearl that he will not be seen with them in public until the world ends. He practically says that he would never reveal his secret even if it does mean that he's breaking the "electric chain". This is an example of just how much shame Dimmesdale believes he is harboring. Little does he know that his shame is actually turning into stress that will eventually kill him.
S.L. chp. 12
#31
"At the great judgement day!"
Dimmesdale is obviously not ready to show himself to the public as Pearl's father and Hester's husband. He has this strange fear of being found out by the public which is odd because usually the first thing that you'd want to do if held to a religion is confess your sin but he does just the opposite. Could it be that he's not only trying to hide his sin from society but also god?
While Dimmesdale does give Pearl an exact date as to when they can announce their family, it's a little vague and harsh. I say harsh because it would be god announcing their sins and sending them down to Beelzebub as one big happy family. Pearl may be spared.
"At the great judgement day!"
Dimmesdale is obviously not ready to show himself to the public as Pearl's father and Hester's husband. He has this strange fear of being found out by the public which is odd because usually the first thing that you'd want to do if held to a religion is confess your sin but he does just the opposite. Could it be that he's not only trying to hide his sin from society but also god?
While Dimmesdale does give Pearl an exact date as to when they can announce their family, it's a little vague and harsh. I say harsh because it would be god announcing their sins and sending them down to Beelzebub as one big happy family. Pearl may be spared.
S.L. chp. 12
#30
The minister felt for the childs other hand, and took it. The moment that he did so, there what seemed a tumultuous rush of new life, other life than his own, pouring like a torrent into his heart, and hurrying through all his veins, as if the mother and the child were communicating their vital warmth to his half torpid system. The three formed an electric chain.
Dimmesdale is feeling something that is foreign to him, but we can tell that he is alarmed by it because of how startled he is. This rush of new life flows into his heart which is what he clutches from guilt. This connection could have healed him in a way since he has never really been with his new family. He is so affected by this that he claims they are like an electric chain. I think he has found love, but only a family's love.
The minister felt for the childs other hand, and took it. The moment that he did so, there what seemed a tumultuous rush of new life, other life than his own, pouring like a torrent into his heart, and hurrying through all his veins, as if the mother and the child were communicating their vital warmth to his half torpid system. The three formed an electric chain.
Dimmesdale is feeling something that is foreign to him, but we can tell that he is alarmed by it because of how startled he is. This rush of new life flows into his heart which is what he clutches from guilt. This connection could have healed him in a way since he has never really been with his new family. He is so affected by this that he claims they are like an electric chain. I think he has found love, but only a family's love.
S.L. chp. 12
#29
Whom would they discern there, with the red eastern light upon his brow? Whom, but the Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale, half frozen to death, overwhelmed with shame, and standing where Hester Pryne stood!
The red eastern light is another way of saying that the sun is rising. The use of red in this situation and the fact that he is standing on the scaffold implies that he is now in the place of Hester with an equivalent amount of guilt. When Hawthorn writes half frozen to death I believe he is relating this to Chillingsworth. Chillingsworth= Chilling= frozen/cold. The idea that Chillingsworth is only half frozen implies that he is still alive and being tortured by Roger. This is a low point for Dimmesdale, but I believe that as a whole his connection with Pearl and Hester is for the better. Chillingsworth has accomplished one of the two things he seeked to wreak upon Arthur. The first being death and the second being shame.
Whom would they discern there, with the red eastern light upon his brow? Whom, but the Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale, half frozen to death, overwhelmed with shame, and standing where Hester Pryne stood!
The red eastern light is another way of saying that the sun is rising. The use of red in this situation and the fact that he is standing on the scaffold implies that he is now in the place of Hester with an equivalent amount of guilt. When Hawthorn writes half frozen to death I believe he is relating this to Chillingsworth. Chillingsworth= Chilling= frozen/cold. The idea that Chillingsworth is only half frozen implies that he is still alive and being tortured by Roger. This is a low point for Dimmesdale, but I believe that as a whole his connection with Pearl and Hester is for the better. Chillingsworth has accomplished one of the two things he seeked to wreak upon Arthur. The first being death and the second being shame.
S.L. chp. 12
#28
Or, if it did, the drowsy slumberers mistook the cry either for something frightful in a dream, or for the noises of witches; whose voices, at that period, were often heard to pass over the settlements or lonely cottages, as they rode with Satan through the air.
When he speaks of the witches he could very well mean his flaws, which are Hester and Pearl. I call them his flaws because Hester is his abandoned wife and Pearl is the evidence. Hawthorn writes that the witches pass over not only settlements but lonely cottages. I believe that this is a reference to Hester's cottage which also implies witch like activity.
Saying the townspeople are awoken by the noise of witches voices immediately makes me think of Pearl and her obnoxious voice. The last part of the sentence I think is definitely referring to Chillingsworth since he is is also with Hester and Pearl at the death of Governor Winthrop.
Or, if it did, the drowsy slumberers mistook the cry either for something frightful in a dream, or for the noises of witches; whose voices, at that period, were often heard to pass over the settlements or lonely cottages, as they rode with Satan through the air.
When he speaks of the witches he could very well mean his flaws, which are Hester and Pearl. I call them his flaws because Hester is his abandoned wife and Pearl is the evidence. Hawthorn writes that the witches pass over not only settlements but lonely cottages. I believe that this is a reference to Hester's cottage which also implies witch like activity.
Saying the townspeople are awoken by the noise of witches voices immediately makes me think of Pearl and her obnoxious voice. The last part of the sentence I think is definitely referring to Chillingsworth since he is is also with Hester and Pearl at the death of Governor Winthrop.
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
S.L. chp. 11
#27
In Mr. Dimmesdale's secret closet, under lock and key, there was a bloody scourge.
In this sentence scourge means a person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering. The scourge is also describe as bloody which could be related to the color red. This puts a partial ownership on Hester and Pearl since they are directly related to the color red.
Arthur's secret closet is a metaphor for his breast since that is where he holds his secret. Lastly, under lock and key can be interpreted as his religion and profession since that is what's holding him hostage.
In Mr. Dimmesdale's secret closet, under lock and key, there was a bloody scourge.
In this sentence scourge means a person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering. The scourge is also describe as bloody which could be related to the color red. This puts a partial ownership on Hester and Pearl since they are directly related to the color red.
Arthur's secret closet is a metaphor for his breast since that is where he holds his secret. Lastly, under lock and key can be interpreted as his religion and profession since that is what's holding him hostage.
S.L. chp. 11
#26
Pointing her forefinger, first at the scarlet letter on her bosom, and then at the clergyman's own breast.
This relates to the thoughts of Roger Chillingsworth earlier on in this chapter. He holds this fantasy of Dimmesdale being haunted by a thousand Phantoms who had came upward from hell to retrieve him. This time the ghosts are more intimate and resemble his father, mother, dead friends, and lastly Hester and Pearl. Hester points first at her scarlet letter which tells Dimmesdale about what is to come or what he deserves. She then points at Dimmesdale's chest which he has issues with first of all and secondly this is where Chillingsworth knows his scarlet letter is. In a way, Dimmesdale's Achilles heal is his breast/letter.
Pointing her forefinger, first at the scarlet letter on her bosom, and then at the clergyman's own breast.
This relates to the thoughts of Roger Chillingsworth earlier on in this chapter. He holds this fantasy of Dimmesdale being haunted by a thousand Phantoms who had came upward from hell to retrieve him. This time the ghosts are more intimate and resemble his father, mother, dead friends, and lastly Hester and Pearl. Hester points first at her scarlet letter which tells Dimmesdale about what is to come or what he deserves. She then points at Dimmesdale's chest which he has issues with first of all and secondly this is where Chillingsworth knows his scarlet letter is. In a way, Dimmesdale's Achilles heal is his breast/letter.
Monday, November 18, 2013
S.L. chp. 11
#25
As at the waving of a magician's wand, uprose a grisly phantom,-- uprose a thousand phantoms,--in many shapes, of death, or more awful shame, all flocking roundabout the clergyman, and pointing with their fingers at his breast!
Roger is obviously going insane and I make this statement because Hawthorn takes the time to lay out his mind in this section. When Chillingsworth restates his answer he increases the number of phantoms in order to ensure that his victim is dead. The thing is that he's only daydreaming about the phantoms. He next says that they will appear in many shapes. of death, or more awful shame. Being a minister one of the worst things he can do is perform a major sin that gets him killed and what follows that of course is front page in the daily paper. The remembrance of Arthur would last much longer than his immediate death. Lastly the phantoms are coincidentally pointing at his guilty heart which he clutches constantly. He does so because he feels the guilt of adultry, abandonment of his child, and for lying to god.
As at the waving of a magician's wand, uprose a grisly phantom,-- uprose a thousand phantoms,--in many shapes, of death, or more awful shame, all flocking roundabout the clergyman, and pointing with their fingers at his breast!
Roger is obviously going insane and I make this statement because Hawthorn takes the time to lay out his mind in this section. When Chillingsworth restates his answer he increases the number of phantoms in order to ensure that his victim is dead. The thing is that he's only daydreaming about the phantoms. He next says that they will appear in many shapes. of death, or more awful shame. Being a minister one of the worst things he can do is perform a major sin that gets him killed and what follows that of course is front page in the daily paper. The remembrance of Arthur would last much longer than his immediate death. Lastly the phantoms are coincidentally pointing at his guilty heart which he clutches constantly. He does so because he feels the guilt of adultry, abandonment of his child, and for lying to god.
S.L. chp. 11
#24
Not a spectator only, but a chief actor in the poor minister's interior world. He could play upon him as he chose. Would he arouse him with a throb of agony? The victim was for ever on the rack;
A definition for rack as a verb was to cause extreme mental or physical pain. I thought this might be the correct definition for this use of rack since Dimmesdale is in both physical pain from his symptoms of being sick and severe mental pain from Chillingsworth. There is also a weird similarity here between Hamlet and Roger in the sense that both picture themselves as actors. Methinks this is a sign of insanity if you see yourself as an actor.
Chillingsworth also sounds a little like a man with an expertise of torture just about to enter the holding room with his toolbox of prying tools.
Not a spectator only, but a chief actor in the poor minister's interior world. He could play upon him as he chose. Would he arouse him with a throb of agony? The victim was for ever on the rack;
A definition for rack as a verb was to cause extreme mental or physical pain. I thought this might be the correct definition for this use of rack since Dimmesdale is in both physical pain from his symptoms of being sick and severe mental pain from Chillingsworth. There is also a weird similarity here between Hamlet and Roger in the sense that both picture themselves as actors. Methinks this is a sign of insanity if you see yourself as an actor.
Chillingsworth also sounds a little like a man with an expertise of torture just about to enter the holding room with his toolbox of prying tools.
S.L. chp. 11
#23
Calm gentle, passionless, as he appeared, there was yet, we fear, a quiet depth of malice, hitherto latent, but active now, in this unfortunate old man, which led him to imagine a more intimate revenge than any mortal had ever wreaked upon an enemy.
Chillingsworth has unsknowingly become evil through an act of silent revenge. What was at first simple suspicion has become a full blown unplanned scheme for the death of a man. A minister no less. The word intimate caught my eye here and I thought it could relate to two ideas. One, by intimate he could mean the private past relationship between Hester and Arthur. I think this because this is the sin that in turn kills Dimmesdale. Another view could be referring to Dimmesdale and Chillingsworth's relationship since they have only recently met.
Calm gentle, passionless, as he appeared, there was yet, we fear, a quiet depth of malice, hitherto latent, but active now, in this unfortunate old man, which led him to imagine a more intimate revenge than any mortal had ever wreaked upon an enemy.
Chillingsworth has unsknowingly become evil through an act of silent revenge. What was at first simple suspicion has become a full blown unplanned scheme for the death of a man. A minister no less. The word intimate caught my eye here and I thought it could relate to two ideas. One, by intimate he could mean the private past relationship between Hester and Arthur. I think this because this is the sin that in turn kills Dimmesdale. Another view could be referring to Dimmesdale and Chillingsworth's relationship since they have only recently met.
S.L. chp. 10
#22
that these black weeds have sprung up out of a buried heart, to make manifest an unspoken crime?
I found that this related to nature because in a way the black weeds have a mind of their own and have sprung out of a heart that was once living. The importance of the black weeds and the heart they have sprung from is that Dimmesdale has abandoned his relationship with Hester and Pearl. The words 'buried heart' in a way could mean that Arthur's affection for his family is just hidden or stowed for a later time. When Chillingsworth says "to make manifest an unspoken crime" he is trying to get Dimmesdale to admit to his act of adultry with Hester or at least attempting to get enough of a reaction.
that these black weeds have sprung up out of a buried heart, to make manifest an unspoken crime?
I found that this related to nature because in a way the black weeds have a mind of their own and have sprung out of a heart that was once living. The importance of the black weeds and the heart they have sprung from is that Dimmesdale has abandoned his relationship with Hester and Pearl. The words 'buried heart' in a way could mean that Arthur's affection for his family is just hidden or stowed for a later time. When Chillingsworth says "to make manifest an unspoken crime" he is trying to get Dimmesdale to admit to his act of adultry with Hester or at least attempting to get enough of a reaction.
S.L. chp. 10
# 21
He now dug into the poor clergyman's heart, like a miner searching for gold; or, rather, like a sexton delving into a grave, possibly in quest of a jewel that had been buried on a the dead man's bosom, but likely to find nothing save mortality and corruption.
Hawthorn is referring to the secret that Dimmesdale is keeping. The idea that Chillingsworth is digging into his grave in search of a "jewel" relates to the acts of Chillingsworth later on in the book. I say this because Chillingsworth, by not sharing information, is digging Dimmesdale's grave for him. The funny thing is that Roger is also digging Dimmesdale's grave up for the truth.
Hawthorn coincidentally says that the jewel Chillingsworth is looking for is upon a dead man's bosom. This is a very truthful statement since Arthur has an A for adultry upon his chest. This entire comparison is to make us understand that the doctor who is supposedly searching for a cure to Dimmesdale's sickness is actually performing sinful deeds in order to find the truth Dimmesdale is hiding.
He now dug into the poor clergyman's heart, like a miner searching for gold; or, rather, like a sexton delving into a grave, possibly in quest of a jewel that had been buried on a the dead man's bosom, but likely to find nothing save mortality and corruption.
Hawthorn is referring to the secret that Dimmesdale is keeping. The idea that Chillingsworth is digging into his grave in search of a "jewel" relates to the acts of Chillingsworth later on in the book. I say this because Chillingsworth, by not sharing information, is digging Dimmesdale's grave for him. The funny thing is that Roger is also digging Dimmesdale's grave up for the truth.
Hawthorn coincidentally says that the jewel Chillingsworth is looking for is upon a dead man's bosom. This is a very truthful statement since Arthur has an A for adultry upon his chest. This entire comparison is to make us understand that the doctor who is supposedly searching for a cure to Dimmesdale's sickness is actually performing sinful deeds in order to find the truth Dimmesdale is hiding.
S.L. chp. 9
#20
In his Indian captivity, moreover, he had gained much knowledge of the properties of the native herbs and roots; nor did he conceal from his patients, that these simple medicines, Nature's boon to the untutored savage, had quite as a large a share of his own confidence as the European pharmacopoeia, which so many learned doctors had spent centuries in elaborating.
Before any set out across the Atlantic sea there were people called Alchemists who were hired by kings to perform an entertaining mixture of science and magic. Chemicals were abstracted from roots and plants of all sorts for experiments and medical purposes. Magic claimed to be used in alchemy is why I bring up Chillingsworth's time spent in Indian captivity. Indians in general are seen as evil demons by the Puritans and I'm sure that a spiritual gathering would look a lot like a call to Satan. Chillingsworth relates his knowledge of plants from Europe to that of the Indians and finds they are similar. What I'm trying to say is that in a way Chillingsworth is influenced by the "Satanic beings" and performs Satan's bidding through the withholding of information from Dimmesdale.
In his Indian captivity, moreover, he had gained much knowledge of the properties of the native herbs and roots; nor did he conceal from his patients, that these simple medicines, Nature's boon to the untutored savage, had quite as a large a share of his own confidence as the European pharmacopoeia, which so many learned doctors had spent centuries in elaborating.
Before any set out across the Atlantic sea there were people called Alchemists who were hired by kings to perform an entertaining mixture of science and magic. Chemicals were abstracted from roots and plants of all sorts for experiments and medical purposes. Magic claimed to be used in alchemy is why I bring up Chillingsworth's time spent in Indian captivity. Indians in general are seen as evil demons by the Puritans and I'm sure that a spiritual gathering would look a lot like a call to Satan. Chillingsworth relates his knowledge of plants from Europe to that of the Indians and finds they are similar. What I'm trying to say is that in a way Chillingsworth is influenced by the "Satanic beings" and performs Satan's bidding through the withholding of information from Dimmesdale.
S.L. chp.8
#19
Mistress Hibbins, Governor Bellingmham's bitter tempered sister, and the same who, a few years later, was executed as a witch.
This got me thinking. Mistress Hibbins and Pearl are both accused of being a witch. Although, I think that since she is the Governor's sister she is shown much more mercy and the same with Governor Bellingham. Could it be that because of Governor Bellingham's power he and his sister are not bothered about witchcraft rumors?
Pearl and Mistress are also almost polar opposites. Mistress Hibbins is a cranky old woman who is from a family with power. Pearl is a young girl from half a family. While Pearl is not heard from after Hester returns, Mistress Hibbins is burned at the stake for being a witch. Could this be Hawthorn trying to say Pearl is following in the footsteps of her mother and not a witch?
Mistress Hibbins, Governor Bellingmham's bitter tempered sister, and the same who, a few years later, was executed as a witch.
This got me thinking. Mistress Hibbins and Pearl are both accused of being a witch. Although, I think that since she is the Governor's sister she is shown much more mercy and the same with Governor Bellingham. Could it be that because of Governor Bellingham's power he and his sister are not bothered about witchcraft rumors?
Pearl and Mistress are also almost polar opposites. Mistress Hibbins is a cranky old woman who is from a family with power. Pearl is a young girl from half a family. While Pearl is not heard from after Hester returns, Mistress Hibbins is burned at the stake for being a witch. Could this be Hawthorn trying to say Pearl is following in the footsteps of her mother and not a witch?
Sunday, November 17, 2013
S.L. chpt. 9
#18
Roger "Leech" Chillingsworth
When Hester sees Chillingsworth for the first time after a long while he has changed much. Apparently his features had become much uglier, duskier, and his body more misshapen. He as a character represents the theme of evil since Puritans are simply following the law. How does he receive this title? He does so by destroying Arthur Dimmesdale in one of the most cruel ways. By doing and saying nothing regarding the affair between his wife and Dimmesdale. So instead of releasing Dimmesdale through the truth he trapped with the guilt of being a father.
Roger "Leech" Chillingsworth
When Hester sees Chillingsworth for the first time after a long while he has changed much. Apparently his features had become much uglier, duskier, and his body more misshapen. He as a character represents the theme of evil since Puritans are simply following the law. How does he receive this title? He does so by destroying Arthur Dimmesdale in one of the most cruel ways. By doing and saying nothing regarding the affair between his wife and Dimmesdale. So instead of releasing Dimmesdale through the truth he trapped with the guilt of being a father.
S.L. chp. 8
#17
See ye not, she is the scarlet letter, only capable of being loved, and so endowed with a million fold the power of retribution for my sin?
Hester says it herself. Pearl is the scarlet letter that Hester wears upon her chest. She is the outcome of her sin and therefore is her sin. In order to maintain her chance to win the governor and Mr. Wilson's opinion on whether or not she can keep Pearl, she says that she is capable of being loved. I interpret this as she is still blooming as a person and just needs time. Hester also claims that Pearl is much more well off than herself since she has a million times the chance for retribution because it was not her personal sin.
See ye not, she is the scarlet letter, only capable of being loved, and so endowed with a million fold the power of retribution for my sin?
Hester says it herself. Pearl is the scarlet letter that Hester wears upon her chest. She is the outcome of her sin and therefore is her sin. In order to maintain her chance to win the governor and Mr. Wilson's opinion on whether or not she can keep Pearl, she says that she is capable of being loved. I interpret this as she is still blooming as a person and just needs time. Hester also claims that Pearl is much more well off than herself since she has a million times the chance for retribution because it was not her personal sin.
S.L. chp 8
#16
The child finally announced that she was not made at all, but had been plucked by her mother off the bush of wild roses, that grew by the prison door.
Pearl is answering Master Wilson with a symbol that greatly represents the family Prynne. She speaks from the heart when she says she was plucked from the rosebush. Pearl directly relates herself to a rose which in turn brings us back to the theme of nature. By saying that she was plucked by her mother might mean to Mr. Wilson and Governor Bellingham that she is currently following in her mothers footsteps.
Since the rosebush is outside the prison door and since Pearl and Hester are practically outcasts from society this could be a parallel to their situation.
The child finally announced that she was not made at all, but had been plucked by her mother off the bush of wild roses, that grew by the prison door.
Pearl is answering Master Wilson with a symbol that greatly represents the family Prynne. She speaks from the heart when she says she was plucked from the rosebush. Pearl directly relates herself to a rose which in turn brings us back to the theme of nature. By saying that she was plucked by her mother might mean to Mr. Wilson and Governor Bellingham that she is currently following in her mothers footsteps.
Since the rosebush is outside the prison door and since Pearl and Hester are practically outcasts from society this could be a parallel to their situation.
S.L. chp 7
#15
There were few rosebushes, however, and a number of apple-trees, probably the descendants of those planted by Reverend Mr. Blackstone, the first settler of peninsula; that half mythological personage who rides through our early annals, seated on the back of a bull.
This is a symbol of the society. What Hawthorn is saying is that the first people there were Puritans therefore there are few people from other religions or even with different mindsets. So that would make Hester and Pearl the few rosebushes and the apple trees the "generic" Puritans that have been there for forever. Although now that I think about it the trees that have been there longer than ever are the trees in the forest. The forest then represents the natives who are also known as the demons/imps/sprites.
There were few rosebushes, however, and a number of apple-trees, probably the descendants of those planted by Reverend Mr. Blackstone, the first settler of peninsula; that half mythological personage who rides through our early annals, seated on the back of a bull.
This is a symbol of the society. What Hawthorn is saying is that the first people there were Puritans therefore there are few people from other religions or even with different mindsets. So that would make Hester and Pearl the few rosebushes and the apple trees the "generic" Puritans that have been there for forever. Although now that I think about it the trees that have been there longer than ever are the trees in the forest. The forest then represents the natives who are also known as the demons/imps/sprites.
Saturday, November 16, 2013
S.L. chp.5
#14
Deep Ruffs, painfully wrought bands, and gorgeously embroidered gloves, were all deemed necessary to the official state of men assuming the reins of power
This is a symbol of vanity which is strange to be heard of when speaking about a Puritan leader. Vanity is a tool used by people who want attention but if you were a Puritan then you prided yourself on your simplistic garb. The governor is the opposite which means he's not completely faithful to his religion. Hester later on in the chapter describes her clothes as coarse and sombre aside from the scarlet letter. This made me think well in this case the scarlet letter is symbolizing the governor because of his fancy clothing and Hester is symbolizing society with her simplistic dress.
Deep Ruffs, painfully wrought bands, and gorgeously embroidered gloves, were all deemed necessary to the official state of men assuming the reins of power
This is a symbol of vanity which is strange to be heard of when speaking about a Puritan leader. Vanity is a tool used by people who want attention but if you were a Puritan then you prided yourself on your simplistic garb. The governor is the opposite which means he's not completely faithful to his religion. Hester later on in the chapter describes her clothes as coarse and sombre aside from the scarlet letter. This made me think well in this case the scarlet letter is symbolizing the governor because of his fancy clothing and Hester is symbolizing society with her simplistic dress.
S.L. Chp. 6
#13
"Child, what art thou?" cried the mother. "Oh, I am your little Pearl!" answered the child. But while she said it, Pearl laughed, and began to dance up and
down with the humoursome gesticulation of a little imp, whose
next freak might be to fly up the chimney. "Art thou my child, in very truth?" asked Hester.
Hester can't believe what Pearl is becoming. She sees Pearl in the way that society wants her to but she still loves the child. This could be setup as Society vs Hester since society has influenced Pearl into becoming a devil child. Pearl is much too young to understand the real meaning of Hester's question which shows her still blooming as a person/character. When Hester questions "Art though my child, in very truth?" she may be saying could this be your father's side? Or she is so shocked by Hester's imp like actions that she starts to think society, the Puritans, may be right about Pearl.
S.L. chpt. 8
#12
"Pearl? ---Ruby, rather!-----or Coral!--- or Red Rose at the very least judging from thy hue!"
Mr. Wilson retorts to Pearls previous outburst with the quote above. He directly relates her to the rose bush from the first chapter which is also a key symbol of the theme nature vs society. In the opinion of Mr. Wilson Red Rose, is a suggested name for Pearl since he feels Pearl is not a suitable name for a demonic child. Pearls are of course small shiny cream/white jewels held beloved by many. They are created by sea creatures called clams. I'm saying this because they are produced by an animal that is practically inanimate. A creature that does nothing and in a way is pure. The rose is a plant that depends on season and weather. Also they can be unpleasant if stuck with one of their thorns.
"Pearl? ---Ruby, rather!-----or Coral!--- or Red Rose at the very least judging from thy hue!"
Mr. Wilson retorts to Pearls previous outburst with the quote above. He directly relates her to the rose bush from the first chapter which is also a key symbol of the theme nature vs society. In the opinion of Mr. Wilson Red Rose, is a suggested name for Pearl since he feels Pearl is not a suitable name for a demonic child. Pearls are of course small shiny cream/white jewels held beloved by many. They are created by sea creatures called clams. I'm saying this because they are produced by an animal that is practically inanimate. A creature that does nothing and in a way is pure. The rose is a plant that depends on season and weather. Also they can be unpleasant if stuck with one of their thorns.
S.L. Chpt 8
#11
"I am mother's child," answered the scarlet vision, "and my name is Pearl!'
Pearl yells at the old minister, Mr. Wilson, which is only natural for her now. After being called a naughty elf or fairy she is referred to by Hawthorn as a scarlet vision.
"An experience of seeing someone or something in a dream or trance, or as a supernatural apparition"
This is the definition for vision in this situation and it strikes me a little. Hawthorne in a way is going back to his Puritan roots by referring to her in such a way. It may be that Hawthorn is just viewing Pearl in the perspective of Mr. Wilson.
When Pearl yells, "I am mother's child," it has been made official that she is becoming or at least wants to become exactly like her mother.
"I am mother's child," answered the scarlet vision, "and my name is Pearl!'
Pearl yells at the old minister, Mr. Wilson, which is only natural for her now. After being called a naughty elf or fairy she is referred to by Hawthorn as a scarlet vision.
"An experience of seeing someone or something in a dream or trance, or as a supernatural apparition"
This is the definition for vision in this situation and it strikes me a little. Hawthorne in a way is going back to his Puritan roots by referring to her in such a way. It may be that Hawthorn is just viewing Pearl in the perspective of Mr. Wilson.
When Pearl yells, "I am mother's child," it has been made official that she is becoming or at least wants to become exactly like her mother.
Friday, November 15, 2013
Chp. 6 S.L.
#10
One day, as her mother stooped over the cradle, the infants eyes had been caught by the glimmering of the gold embroidery about the letter; and putting up her little hand, she grasped at it, smiling, not doubtfully, but with a decided gleam that gave her face the look of a much older child
And a rebel is born! Pearl has chosen what she thinks she likes and that is whatever her mother likes. Since she is raised with only her mother she is her biggest influence. Hester believes that she is doing right and maintains confidence. Little does she know that her handy fancy needle work will be a major symbol in Pearl's life. Along with the color red.
Hester does notice the Pearl's enamor towards her letter but cannot see the possible effects of her exposure this early in the story.
One day, as her mother stooped over the cradle, the infants eyes had been caught by the glimmering of the gold embroidery about the letter; and putting up her little hand, she grasped at it, smiling, not doubtfully, but with a decided gleam that gave her face the look of a much older child
And a rebel is born! Pearl has chosen what she thinks she likes and that is whatever her mother likes. Since she is raised with only her mother she is her biggest influence. Hester believes that she is doing right and maintains confidence. Little does she know that her handy fancy needle work will be a major symbol in Pearl's life. Along with the color red.
Hester does notice the Pearl's enamor towards her letter but cannot see the possible effects of her exposure this early in the story.
Chpt. 6 S.L.
#9
Pearl vs witchery
Pearl seems to have this air of creativity which gives me a very modern child feel about her. Pearl seems to be ahead of her time for as far as children of that day go. With these creative gifts though Pearl also gives a feeling of insanity, or as Puritans would've viewed it witchcraft. She doesn't help her case by scaring off children with her voice or having conversations with herself in different voices. I believe that society is to blame as for what Pearl is becoming. Since she has been labeled by parents, their children will label her the same and continue the cycle of rumors. My point is that Pearl seems to be welcoming a possible demise.
Pearl vs witchery
Pearl seems to have this air of creativity which gives me a very modern child feel about her. Pearl seems to be ahead of her time for as far as children of that day go. With these creative gifts though Pearl also gives a feeling of insanity, or as Puritans would've viewed it witchcraft. She doesn't help her case by scaring off children with her voice or having conversations with herself in different voices. I believe that society is to blame as for what Pearl is becoming. Since she has been labeled by parents, their children will label her the same and continue the cycle of rumors. My point is that Pearl seems to be welcoming a possible demise.
S.L. Chp.6
#8
Pearl
Pearl should rightfully be in a state of mass confusion from all of the views placed upon her. Hester her mother loves her and holds her near and dear to her heart. She is very much a precious treasure to Hester. Society views her as a satanic being because she was born out of wedlock and her dad has just walked out on her. So neglected and yet so loved.
Pearl
Pearl should rightfully be in a state of mass confusion from all of the views placed upon her. Hester her mother loves her and holds her near and dear to her heart. She is very much a precious treasure to Hester. Society views her as a satanic being because she was born out of wedlock and her dad has just walked out on her. So neglected and yet so loved.
Thursday, November 14, 2013
CHp. 5 S.L.
#7
Hester at her needle
Hester is released from prison and shunned to live in a small cottage. The meaning of this chapter is to show the mental test of strength that she is going to be put through. How does Hester cope with semi isolation and a young child? She decides to persevere and occupy her time by sewing. So she practically opens up shop armed with needles and thread. Only problem is that she's not selling them. The citizens like her but only for her handmade clothing. Everyone comes and buys her goods because of her high quality work. Although they do still feel the need to shun and ban her from making wedding dresses for trade since she has been poisoned with sin.
Hester at her needle
Hester is released from prison and shunned to live in a small cottage. The meaning of this chapter is to show the mental test of strength that she is going to be put through. How does Hester cope with semi isolation and a young child? She decides to persevere and occupy her time by sewing. So she practically opens up shop armed with needles and thread. Only problem is that she's not selling them. The citizens like her but only for her handmade clothing. Everyone comes and buys her goods because of her high quality work. Although they do still feel the need to shun and ban her from making wedding dresses for trade since she has been poisoned with sin.
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
S.L. chp. 1
#6
"A throng of bearded men, in sad-colored garments and gray steeple-crowned hats, intermixed with women, some wearing hoods, and others bareheaded"
The description of this group of people is depressing. Very subtly Hawthorn has described a scene of poor people revolting against society. They do so in order to escape a forced religion and suffer greatly, but they succeed. They arrived at what was to be America and were eventually separated into lower and upper class due to the cost of living in an untamed country. Hawthorn has just described poverty in a new town which tells us that the these are hard times for the Puritans but the upper class is sitting quite high and mighty. Since they're puritan though everyone is friendly to each other and there is no conflict between the two. That's where the sinners come in.
"A throng of bearded men, in sad-colored garments and gray steeple-crowned hats, intermixed with women, some wearing hoods, and others bareheaded"
The description of this group of people is depressing. Very subtly Hawthorn has described a scene of poor people revolting against society. They do so in order to escape a forced religion and suffer greatly, but they succeed. They arrived at what was to be America and were eventually separated into lower and upper class due to the cost of living in an untamed country. Hawthorn has just described poverty in a new town which tells us that the these are hard times for the Puritans but the upper class is sitting quite high and mighty. Since they're puritan though everyone is friendly to each other and there is no conflict between the two. That's where the sinners come in.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
S.L. chp. 1
#5
Nature vs Society
So the Puritans are afraid of the woods. Trees were and are still a very large part of this planets natural habitat. Would they of ever thought they were living in a world of sin?
Puritans believe that Satan lives in the woods so they obviously are, at this time, pro society. Hester is compared to a rose in the first two chapters by her red letter A and the rose by the prison door. She is obviously a symbol of nature and the same with Pearl. In a way nature is placed in a rebellious view by the Puritans through Hester and the establishment of society. Of course there is nothing that nature can do about this, but Hester has the same problem. It may be because she's a single woman with a child, or because there is no other nearby civilizations nearby. Perhaps she wants to be around the priest or maybe Dr. Chillingsworth. What I know is that she has three options that provide opportunity. She could move to another settlment, maybe Plymouth. She could take a chance and try to be accepted by the natives. Last but not least she could go back to Europe.
Nature vs Society
So the Puritans are afraid of the woods. Trees were and are still a very large part of this planets natural habitat. Would they of ever thought they were living in a world of sin?
Puritans believe that Satan lives in the woods so they obviously are, at this time, pro society. Hester is compared to a rose in the first two chapters by her red letter A and the rose by the prison door. She is obviously a symbol of nature and the same with Pearl. In a way nature is placed in a rebellious view by the Puritans through Hester and the establishment of society. Of course there is nothing that nature can do about this, but Hester has the same problem. It may be because she's a single woman with a child, or because there is no other nearby civilizations nearby. Perhaps she wants to be around the priest or maybe Dr. Chillingsworth. What I know is that she has three options that provide opportunity. She could move to another settlment, maybe Plymouth. She could take a chance and try to be accepted by the natives. Last but not least she could go back to Europe.
Chpt. 3 S.L.
#4
The penalty thereof is death. But in their great mercy and tenderness of heart, they have doomed Mistress Pryne to stand only a space of three hours on the platform of the pillory, and then and thereafter, for the remainder of her natural life, to wear a mark of shame upon her bosom.
For some reason the Puritan colony decides take great mercy upon Hester Pryne and give her the sentence above. This was unusual to me since the Puritan religion is strict one when it comes to the law and premarital sex. How could she get off with a mere three hours on the platform of pillory and a beautiful letter upon her dress? Perhaps its just because she's the main character, but I say otherwise! My first belief was that it was because of the circumstances that she had lost her husband. They wouldn't of known if he had died in a shipwreck while on the long voyage across the Atlantic or if he had just stayed in England and ditched Hester. My other idea was that since she has this demonic baby and since the Puritans don't actually know how the baby will actually turn out they might of just said "lets see how things will turn out and leave the mother in charge until we know for sure."
Or Pearl she is pursuing the sunlight because she is a budding flower.
The penalty thereof is death. But in their great mercy and tenderness of heart, they have doomed Mistress Pryne to stand only a space of three hours on the platform of the pillory, and then and thereafter, for the remainder of her natural life, to wear a mark of shame upon her bosom.
For some reason the Puritan colony decides take great mercy upon Hester Pryne and give her the sentence above. This was unusual to me since the Puritan religion is strict one when it comes to the law and premarital sex. How could she get off with a mere three hours on the platform of pillory and a beautiful letter upon her dress? Perhaps its just because she's the main character, but I say otherwise! My first belief was that it was because of the circumstances that she had lost her husband. They wouldn't of known if he had died in a shipwreck while on the long voyage across the Atlantic or if he had just stayed in England and ditched Hester. My other idea was that since she has this demonic baby and since the Puritans don't actually know how the baby will actually turn out they might of just said "lets see how things will turn out and leave the mother in charge until we know for sure."
Or Pearl she is pursuing the sunlight because she is a budding flower.
Monday, November 11, 2013
Chp.7 S.L.
#3
"NO, my little Pearl!" "Though must gather thine own sunshine. I have non to give thee!"
This directly relates to Nature vs society and the idea that Hester is a crimson rose while Pearl is still a budding flower. Since Pearl is a young flower what she needs in order to grow is sunlight. Another view on this situation is what the sunlight was shining on. Since the light is on the front of the large bright house, she may be drawn towards possibly being in a new home or the idea of power and money. Why power and money? Because that's what buys big houses and everybody wants what they can or don't have.
Or power and money is wrong. Perhaps Pearl wants what comes before a house. Maybe a stable life with a father or what is to come later which would be a husband.
"NO, my little Pearl!" "Though must gather thine own sunshine. I have non to give thee!"
This directly relates to Nature vs society and the idea that Hester is a crimson rose while Pearl is still a budding flower. Since Pearl is a young flower what she needs in order to grow is sunlight. Another view on this situation is what the sunlight was shining on. Since the light is on the front of the large bright house, she may be drawn towards possibly being in a new home or the idea of power and money. Why power and money? Because that's what buys big houses and everybody wants what they can or don't have.
Or power and money is wrong. Perhaps Pearl wants what comes before a house. Maybe a stable life with a father or what is to come later which would be a husband.
Friday, November 8, 2013
Vocab 3
Anathem-N.
something or someone that one vehemently dislikes.
The old man was an anathem on oak street.
Emolument-N.
a salary, fee, or profit from employment or office.
Emolument-N.
a salary, fee, or profit from employment or office.
Mountebank-N.
a person who deceives others, esp. in order to trick them out of their money; a charlatan.
Deleterious-ADj.
Harmful or injurious to health
Misanthropy-N.
The general hatred/disgust for the human race.
Indefatigable-ADj.
Persisting tirelessly
Constrained-Vb.
severely restrict the scope, extent, or activity of
Amenable-Adj.
(of a person) open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled
(of a person) open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled
Averred-Vb.
state or assert to be the case.
state or assert to be the case.
Heterodox-Adj.
not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs.
Thursday, November 7, 2013
chp 5 S.L.
#2
"Then, she was supported by an unnatural tension of the nerves, and by all the combative energy of her character, which enabled her to convert the scene into a kind of lurid triumph."
This statement reminds of the thoughts of Ralph Waldo Emerson. Simply because she is following her personal beliefs. Hester believes that she has succeeded when she leaves the prison. This is great for her self esteem and impressive for someone just getting out from behind bars. She uses this sense of success and wields it through her needle by making clothes for the poor people of Boston.
"Then, she was supported by an unnatural tension of the nerves, and by all the combative energy of her character, which enabled her to convert the scene into a kind of lurid triumph."
This statement reminds of the thoughts of Ralph Waldo Emerson. Simply because she is following her personal beliefs. Hester believes that she has succeeded when she leaves the prison. This is great for her self esteem and impressive for someone just getting out from behind bars. She uses this sense of success and wields it through her needle by making clothes for the poor people of Boston.
chp 1 S.L.
#1
Nature vs Society.
The scene of the prison door is very contradictory.The prison is a symbol of precaution in the new Puritan city of early Boston. Pretty much before anything else was built, the graveyard and prison were the first to be constructed. I say it's a symbol of precaution because Puritans held very strict rules and publicly humiliated anyone that disobeyed. The rosebush has been conveniently planted next to the prison door. Actually they say it's been there since before the prison was built. This is I guess a symbol of compassion for all prisoners that are entering the prison.
Nature vs Society.
The scene of the prison door is very contradictory.The prison is a symbol of precaution in the new Puritan city of early Boston. Pretty much before anything else was built, the graveyard and prison were the first to be constructed. I say it's a symbol of precaution because Puritans held very strict rules and publicly humiliated anyone that disobeyed. The rosebush has been conveniently planted next to the prison door. Actually they say it's been there since before the prison was built. This is I guess a symbol of compassion for all prisoners that are entering the prison.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Poe
1) He was summoned by the owner of the house, Roderick Usher, because he is the hosts only true friend. Roderick also claims in the letter that he is falling ill to a disease of the mind.
2) She became more sick and later died.
3) He fears that scientists will want to examine her body because of how strange her disease was.
4) No. His vocabulary is so varied and descriptive that he can emulate emotions. Without his language it lacks voice which creates the emotion of his writing.
6) He makes the house out to be something un-breachable like a prison yet mysterious. The many dark corners of where Roderick is sitting also gives him dark characteristics.
The host has some problems of his own. He seems to be overall very sensitive about his surroundings and senses. Makes you wonder if something weird is going on with the house itself.
The eery coincidence that Rodrick's malady dies the night that the narrator arrives does not come off as a coincidence at all. It just adds to the creepy mood.
He describes the weather specifically the wind which has no influence from humans. The actions of the wind is gusty, violent, and very unpredictable. This gives us an uneasiness because these are strange events.
7) Yes. By only approaching the story with a single emotion there aren't many dynamic opportunities and you can't really vary the emotions portrayed by the characters unless you are going to change the emotion as a whole.
8) I disagree. Edgar Allan Poe is the king of short horror stories and has proven this with his many dark tales. He's so good in fact that we are almost forced to read Poe at least once in our lives. I say that we are forced to because there are very few authors who specialize in horror and keep the gore to minimum while still implementing the same terror.
2) She became more sick and later died.
3) He fears that scientists will want to examine her body because of how strange her disease was.
4) No. His vocabulary is so varied and descriptive that he can emulate emotions. Without his language it lacks voice which creates the emotion of his writing.
6) He makes the house out to be something un-breachable like a prison yet mysterious. The many dark corners of where Roderick is sitting also gives him dark characteristics.
The host has some problems of his own. He seems to be overall very sensitive about his surroundings and senses. Makes you wonder if something weird is going on with the house itself.
The eery coincidence that Rodrick's malady dies the night that the narrator arrives does not come off as a coincidence at all. It just adds to the creepy mood.
He describes the weather specifically the wind which has no influence from humans. The actions of the wind is gusty, violent, and very unpredictable. This gives us an uneasiness because these are strange events.
7) Yes. By only approaching the story with a single emotion there aren't many dynamic opportunities and you can't really vary the emotions portrayed by the characters unless you are going to change the emotion as a whole.
8) I disagree. Edgar Allan Poe is the king of short horror stories and has proven this with his many dark tales. He's so good in fact that we are almost forced to read Poe at least once in our lives. I say that we are forced to because there are very few authors who specialize in horror and keep the gore to minimum while still implementing the same terror.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
19th women 1-5
1) He thought the sexes should be equal.
2) That she has a masculine mind that doesn't match the personalities of a woman.
3) She believes that these traits are just as prevalent in men as they are in women. This is pretty much the whole point that Miranda is trying to make. She is a female with a self reliant mind set for the time but she really thinks that people should be viewed as individuals.
4) Fuller is stating that women these days have this thought stuck in their head that they need to find a guardian in order to be successful. Also she says that women don't use their inner feelings to seek what they want to pursue, instead they are persuaded into believing something.
5) She might of found that she could explain what she believed in to a greater extent with the help of fictional Miranda. I've personally found that the most influential literature I've read is usually a debate. The conflict between both sides with two ideas that tend to have an equal amount of reason really makes me ponder who will come out on top and correct.
2) That she has a masculine mind that doesn't match the personalities of a woman.
3) She believes that these traits are just as prevalent in men as they are in women. This is pretty much the whole point that Miranda is trying to make. She is a female with a self reliant mind set for the time but she really thinks that people should be viewed as individuals.
4) Fuller is stating that women these days have this thought stuck in their head that they need to find a guardian in order to be successful. Also she says that women don't use their inner feelings to seek what they want to pursue, instead they are persuaded into believing something.
5) She might of found that she could explain what she believed in to a greater extent with the help of fictional Miranda. I've personally found that the most influential literature I've read is usually a debate. The conflict between both sides with two ideas that tend to have an equal amount of reason really makes me ponder who will come out on top and correct.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
PG 397 1-4,7
1) Your personal beliefs and the relationship between the law and citizens
2) Non violently protest it and by not taking part
3) You can be a grunt and be similar to a horse or dog. You could be like a senator or politician and serve with only your head. You could also be a martyr or hero which Thurough supported strongly.
4) Since the government is more thurough it is harder to get away with things like neglecting to pay the government their lump some of money.
7) I'd call him a traitor but he has a non violent way of betraying his country. He neglected to pay taxes while the Mexican American war was in full spirit which is why I'd call him a traitor because that would be considered unpatriotic in his time period. Nowadays it's possible that the majority may rule in favor of Thurough and therefore make him more patriotic.
2) Non violently protest it and by not taking part
3) You can be a grunt and be similar to a horse or dog. You could be like a senator or politician and serve with only your head. You could also be a martyr or hero which Thurough supported strongly.
4) Since the government is more thurough it is harder to get away with things like neglecting to pay the government their lump some of money.
7) I'd call him a traitor but he has a non violent way of betraying his country. He neglected to pay taxes while the Mexican American war was in full spirit which is why I'd call him a traitor because that would be considered unpatriotic in his time period. Nowadays it's possible that the majority may rule in favor of Thurough and therefore make him more patriotic.
Monday, October 21, 2013
THeme
Find yourself and whatever makes your life a liveable will come along with yourself.
Mind your own business.
Sense of Hope.
Mind your own business.
Sense of Hope.
Friday, October 18, 2013
Emerson Theme 2
The theme of Emerson's essay "Nature" is the idea that man and nature share a special relationship in which both plant and man reflect emotions off of each other. Emerson sets up this statement by making the forest a place for all people to go, almost comparing it to a church. He says that forests are like the farms of god and that in the woods we return to not only faith but reason. Emerson feels so apart of nature when he's in the woods that he feels he becomes transparent and apart of his surroundings like a floating eye.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Emerson theme
Emerson wrote self reliance to assure people that they should believe in themselves and hold their personal beliefs high. He lectures that if you confide in what you do and resist influence from anything and everything then you will find confidence in what you are trying to achieve.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
LONGFELLOW WADSWORTH HENRy
The structure of quatrain poems are very organized in general and easy to understand/recite. Since the rhyme scheme is ABAB, the flow and emphasis on the end word in the stanzas makes the poem sound almost lyrical. Also, each stanza has it's own meaning which is nice because the poem is able to define the separate ideas for an ideal way of living through each individual stanza.
2) To accomplish something and be constantly working on something.
3) Lives of great men influence, inspire, or lay a path for people to follow.
4) I can assume that the poem was written with an inspirational spirit to help motivation and the poem it self is written with many positive outlooks towards doing something/anything constructively towards your own benefit.
5) I interpret these two lines as follows: "On Earth's surface, which is covered and filled with many hardships and tasks that will show you no mercy, in this temporary state that we all have come to know and define as life"
2) To accomplish something and be constantly working on something.
3) Lives of great men influence, inspire, or lay a path for people to follow.
4) I can assume that the poem was written with an inspirational spirit to help motivation and the poem it self is written with many positive outlooks towards doing something/anything constructively towards your own benefit.
5) I interpret these two lines as follows: "On Earth's surface, which is covered and filled with many hardships and tasks that will show you no mercy, in this temporary state that we all have come to know and define as life"
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
1.
When the shipment arrives we will collect the money.
We will collect the money. Adverb
We will collect the money. Adverb
2.
The club, which welcomes visitors, meets on Tuesdays.
The club, which welcomes visitors. Adverb
3.
Diving is a skill that requires concentration.
Driving is a skill. Adjective
4.
Experts predicted that the election would be close. The election would be close. Noun
5.
Do you know where the Greek restaurant is? Where the Greek restaurant is. Adjective.
6.
Is that the flute that you carved? The flute that you carved. Adverb.
7.
Terry didn’t hear what the score was. Terry didn’t hear what the score was. Adjective.
8.
The trees that David planted are elms. The trees that David planted. Adjective.
9.
Homework was collected before class started. Homework was collected. Adverb.
10.
Peg phoned the store when her order was not delivered. Peg phoned the store. Adjective
Monday, September 30, 2013
T Paine
Emotional-
He brings up an opinion from a tori that he claims to have observed in which the tori would prefer to have these times happen to him rather than his children. This really pulled those heart strings for all fathers in that time and also was a little bit of an ethical statement especially since the speaker was a tori.
Ethical-
Paine makes his first ethical statement concerning slavery amongst white colonist folk which is his audience. He does so by stating the quote from Britain herself to the colonies, "to bind us in all cases whatsoever," and follows up by saying if that's not slavery then slavery is non existent. Between lines 88 and 97 he just degrades the idea of even being a tori. The toris of course want the colonists to give up themselves and their weapons. Paine says this is a bad idea because then the back states would be prone to native invasion. Very good reasoning since Thomas knows the natives are quite well armed.
Association-
Paine states that the King is feeling too much power and has relinquished the colonies over to the hands of the devil. This alone would persuade the people of that time to hate the King since most were religious. He then gains more respect from the people by saying it is wrong of the King to look to god for help against the growing rebellion and follows up by comparing him to a common murderer.
Paine attempts to rally men for a call to arms and bribes them with unguranteed victory in the midst of winter on line 48. He later makes a statement describing his favorite kind of man and since people have some respect for Thomas Paine then this alone is considered persuasion by association because who really wouldn't want to have the ideal characteristics of a good soldier.
Authority-
He brings up an opinion from a tori that he claims to have observed in which the tori would prefer to have these times happen to him rather than his children. This really pulled those heart strings for all fathers in that time and also was a little bit of an ethical statement especially since the speaker was a tori.
Ethical-
Paine makes his first ethical statement concerning slavery amongst white colonist folk which is his audience. He does so by stating the quote from Britain herself to the colonies, "to bind us in all cases whatsoever," and follows up by saying if that's not slavery then slavery is non existent. Between lines 88 and 97 he just degrades the idea of even being a tori. The toris of course want the colonists to give up themselves and their weapons. Paine says this is a bad idea because then the back states would be prone to native invasion. Very good reasoning since Thomas knows the natives are quite well armed.
Association-
Paine states that the King is feeling too much power and has relinquished the colonies over to the hands of the devil. This alone would persuade the people of that time to hate the King since most were religious. He then gains more respect from the people by saying it is wrong of the King to look to god for help against the growing rebellion and follows up by comparing him to a common murderer.
Paine attempts to rally men for a call to arms and bribes them with unguranteed victory in the midst of winter on line 48. He later makes a statement describing his favorite kind of man and since people have some respect for Thomas Paine then this alone is considered persuasion by association because who really wouldn't want to have the ideal characteristics of a good soldier.
Authority-
Friday, September 27, 2013
pg 235 questions
1. Fight the British.
2. They sent a petition to Britain that was ignored.
3. They ignored their complaints
4. He knows that he is speaking to a room full of mixed feelings about war, so he knows his opinions will affect someone in his audience. He knows that he's in this company because he states that he must speak his mind and that he claims to be guilty of treason to the crown. His tone comes across as urgent because he knows that they have been trying to come up with an option, other than war, for the last ten years.
5. He is uses allusions Ezekiel 12:2 to speak about the British and their arrogance and 22:47-48 they are claiming that the British are betraying them by placing soldiers, therefore chaining them to Britain by force.
6.
2. They sent a petition to Britain that was ignored.
3. They ignored their complaints
4. He knows that he is speaking to a room full of mixed feelings about war, so he knows his opinions will affect someone in his audience. He knows that he's in this company because he states that he must speak his mind and that he claims to be guilty of treason to the crown. His tone comes across as urgent because he knows that they have been trying to come up with an option, other than war, for the last ten years.
5. He is uses allusions Ezekiel 12:2 to speak about the British and their arrogance and 22:47-48 they are claiming that the British are betraying them by placing soldiers, therefore chaining them to Britain by force.
6.
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Newer Vocab.
Supinely-Adj. Lying on the back face or front upward.
Inviolate-Adj. Free from violation, injury, desecration, and outrage.
Martial-Adj. Inclined or disposed to war
Despotism-N. The exercise of absolute power.
Prudent-Adj. Wise or judicious in practical affairs
Abrogate-Vb. To abolish by formal or official means
Buttress
Concomitant
Diaphanous
Impinge
Inviolate-Adj. Free from violation, injury, desecration, and outrage.
Martial-Adj. Inclined or disposed to war
Despotism-N. The exercise of absolute power.
Prudent-Adj. Wise or judicious in practical affairs
Abrogate-Vb. To abolish by formal or official means
Buttress
Concomitant
Diaphanous
Impinge
Pat Hen
He knows his audience is the House of Burgesses so he can safely assume that most if not all are middle aged to elderly, stubborn old men. He opens his speech by addressing the president of the house and stating that he is only speaking his mind. You get what you give and his strategy for giving himself ethos did exactly that.
Thursday, September 19, 2013
I'll start with logos. He can utilize the fact that he has a returning crowd each sermon, so he knows his audience. His sense of ethos were strong back then but are now questioned by quite a larger crowd. His use of the bible is outstanding since the emotions that everyone's feeling are caused by one book and numerous groups of people with corresponding faiths. Which brings me to pathos. His emotion on this subject obliterates all other peoples faith when in comparison. He warns his audience with the fear of damnation, but gives them hope by telling them what they can and absolutely should do in order to escape the flaming pits of anguish.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
questions 1-3, 5
1. The threat of god sending them to hell in the afterlife.
2. They must spend their entire lives trying to win over god's merciless vengeance through praying and committing themselves to their church.
3. He compares his audience to a spider and god to a normal human. He does this to explain how powerful god is.
5. Fear is his main method of Pathos in his sermon. He uses fear to put his audiences mind into a frantic worried state of mind. His audience reacts just as assumed they would because he also quotes the Bible. During this time the Bible was a piece of literature that was forced to be believed so how could they be not frightened by the words of Johnathan Edwards. When a priest tells you that the only reason you woke up this morning and didn't die in your sleep was because god put you on a pedestal, you immediately feel lucky. When an accusation like, you have offended him infinitely, is placed before that previous sentence you feel blessed and thankful to be reassured by the priest himself that your safe from wrath.
2. They must spend their entire lives trying to win over god's merciless vengeance through praying and committing themselves to their church.
3. He compares his audience to a spider and god to a normal human. He does this to explain how powerful god is.
5. Fear is his main method of Pathos in his sermon. He uses fear to put his audiences mind into a frantic worried state of mind. His audience reacts just as assumed they would because he also quotes the Bible. During this time the Bible was a piece of literature that was forced to be believed so how could they be not frightened by the words of Johnathan Edwards. When a priest tells you that the only reason you woke up this morning and didn't die in your sleep was because god put you on a pedestal, you immediately feel lucky. When an accusation like, you have offended him infinitely, is placed before that previous sentence you feel blessed and thankful to be reassured by the priest himself that your safe from wrath.
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Caldera
Zack
There's
a one week camp near Sisters Oregon. The name of the land is Caldera and it's
owned by the man who coined the slogan for NIke. He now makes his money running
camps on his land. The campus scenery consists of; a small cook house, A large
hall where meals were actually served, five small triangular "A
frame" buildings, and a lake which is fabled to be one of the deepest in
all of Oregon.
I
had first heard about the Caldera Song Writing Academy from Avi, a former local
of Skagway. The camp was for all poets, songwriters, and as a new addition to
the camp of this year all artists from painting to metal working. The camp and
arts council of Sisters hired the musicians not only to perform in the Sisters
Folk Festival but to also teach and mentor at the camp. The age group for the
camp was eighteen years of age and older but they made exceptions for the local
American project and myself.
The
first day in Oregon I wasn't actually on Caldera's campus. Avi, Genie, Avi's
mother, and yours truly were offered free lodgings at the Saldi's house since
it happened they were also returning home that same day. It wasn't a bad night
after the long day of traveling and considering the next few nights would be in
a tipi I enjoyed the plush cushions of the couch. We had to stop by a sports
clothing store for a couple pairs of basketball shorts for myself and a Best
Buy for Avi's new computer before picking the Saldi's up from the airport. The
cramped, hot, half an' hour car ride was not the most pleasant experience but
it mattered not since I was in Oregon! After a mexican dining experience
complimentary of Genie and a shower I was assaulted by Yasha's vivid stories
for the remainder of the night.
We
woke up the next morning at seven so that we could arrive early to Caldera and
have the best selection out of the tipis. After settling in we were called to
the hall for the signing of wavers, the distributing of packets, lunch, and a
meeting. Lunch was mostly dry goods, like scones and muffins accompanied by
locally picked fruits. Might I say that this catering service was the greatest
I've had at any camp.
During
the meeting which was immediately after lunch the head of campus, Brad Tisdale,
layed down some ground rules and told us a little about the campus. He ended
the meeting by introducing the staff. The first day was short lived and I
headed for the tipi half past seven.
The
second day I attended an interesting class with a former punk rocker who
happened to find the diamond in the rough known as Jewel from Homer, Alaska. He
happened to have helped write a few songs also tour for several years with her.
After that class I immediately began writing and didn't stop until three in the
afternoon. After finishing my first song I entered the tipi and found Avi
writing. I took this opportunity and suggest we write some music. She agreed
and wrote 3 versus and chorus in two hours. She later suggested we play our
song at open mic and the when I learned that each night there's an open mic
from seven to eleven. There were also multiple jam circles throughout the
campus. The open mic was enough for me though and I retired to bed right around
11:30.
The
last day was very uneventful for me. I really only walked around the campus and
took it all in. The weather was still hot. I can actually say that the whole
trip was filled with great weather. Even on the second day when it was hailing
the width of quarters I was still enjoying every moment. That night Avi and I
would play the open night armed with our one hit wonder. We really should've
practiced the song more, but we were still showered with compliments after the
performance. Instead of watching the rest of the acts for that night I sat
outside of the hall and wrote another song.
After
another early night, I awoke the next morning and enjoyed the last free
breakfast from Caldera. The entire campus then participated in a thorough campus
cleaning. Genie arrived at eleven thirty to pick Avi and I up. I left that camp
with the most inspiration I have ever possessed and went directly to the folk
fest where I witnessed some of the greatest live music I have yet to listen to.
Monday, September 16, 2013
Comparison
Olaudah Equiano wrote a narrative from the perspective of a slave to release the cruelties of the international slave trade.
John wrote his narrative as an informative persuasive essay. He used his novel to lure people over from Britain to settle in the new land and to make himself appear to be a local superhero.
William Bradford wrote his novel as an inform people not only across the sea but also as a historical document. Bradford's novel is the most trustworthy out of the three because he does not try to benefit from his work. In fact he doesn't even include himself in the novel. He simply recites what happens to the Pilgrims as a whole.
John wrote his narrative as an informative persuasive essay. He used his novel to lure people over from Britain to settle in the new land and to make himself appear to be a local superhero.
William Bradford wrote his novel as an inform people not only across the sea but also as a historical document. Bradford's novel is the most trustworthy out of the three because he does not try to benefit from his work. In fact he doesn't even include himself in the novel. He simply recites what happens to the Pilgrims as a whole.
Second Vocab.
anachronistic- Adj. Pertaining to something or someone that is not in its historical time.
circuitous- Adj. Roundabout
deleterious- Adj. Injurious to health
ephemeral- Adj. Living a very short time
evanescent- Adj. Vanishing
fortuitous- Adj. Happening or produced by chance
intrepid- Adj. Resolutely serious
precocious- Adj. Unusually advanced or mature
sagacity-N. Acuteness of mental discernment
tenacious-Adj. characterized by keeping a firm holdFriday, September 13, 2013
questions page 89
1 Michael Pascal
2 He thought he would be freed from the British navy for good service. Instead he was sold again into slavery.
3 He means that in name they're Christians but in reality they are certainly not.
7 I believe that this narrative is authentic. From all of the previous history classes I've taken his accounts seem to match. He describes how cramped the ship was which I have heard over and over. He also explains how he actually missed his old slavery when brought aboard the slave ship and the slave yard where he is traded has enough imagery for me to believe that this man was obviously amongst these circumstances.
2 He thought he would be freed from the British navy for good service. Instead he was sold again into slavery.
3 He means that in name they're Christians but in reality they are certainly not.
7 I believe that this narrative is authentic. From all of the previous history classes I've taken his accounts seem to match. He describes how cramped the ship was which I have heard over and over. He also explains how he actually missed his old slavery when brought aboard the slave ship and the slave yard where he is traded has enough imagery for me to believe that this man was obviously amongst these circumstances.
questions page 100
1 Because Wingfield was found guilty of concealing food. Also Ratcliffe was not rash with weak judgment.
2 He was executed for mutiny in 1607.
3 He was sleeping by his canoe while out hunting for birds when he awoke to 200 natives around him.
4 He was brought before the chief and the whole court decided that the best thing to do would be to beat his brains out upon a rock. Pocahontas then saved Smith's life by clutching his head.
2 He was executed for mutiny in 1607.
3 He was sleeping by his canoe while out hunting for birds when he awoke to 200 natives around him.
4 He was brought before the chief and the whole court decided that the best thing to do would be to beat his brains out upon a rock. Pocahontas then saved Smith's life by clutching his head.
Practice pg 91
1 The men on the ship had been captured because they were American.
2 The prisoners were kept for the remainder of the journey in the ships hold.
3 Many slaves became ill from being to close together and from the lack of citrus.
2 The prisoners were kept for the remainder of the journey in the ships hold.
3 Many slaves became ill from being to close together and from the lack of citrus.
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Pilgrims
1. The starving time was when half of the 100 pilgrims that
sailed to Plymouth Rock died of sickness (Scurvy).
2. Squanto was the Pilgrims native interpreter who had
learned English from the Eastern shores
3. They brought their tools back, shared food, became allies
with the Pilgrims,
5. Prospects for survival; The pilgrims really put all of their faith for survival into the hands of god mid winter on the account that many people were dying from the cold and from scurvy.
Impressions of native americans; The natives were viewed as beasts and savages by the Pilgrims until Squanto spoke rough English to the pilgrims. He was then viewed as a blessing from god.
Attitude towards region; The new land was untamed and the woods were seen as a place for witchcraft and satanic worship.
Sense of providence; This was the only thing they had during these times! Providence was such a strong reason to push on through the first winter. It was the main reason they left Britain in the first place so really did hold their faith to god firmly.
6. The organized form that this story was written in could be lost if Bradford had blabbed about how hungry he was, how little some people were working compared to others, or how pesky he thought those natives were in the beginning.
Impressions of native americans; The natives were viewed as beasts and savages by the Pilgrims until Squanto spoke rough English to the pilgrims. He was then viewed as a blessing from god.
Attitude towards region; The new land was untamed and the woods were seen as a place for witchcraft and satanic worship.
Sense of providence; This was the only thing they had during these times! Providence was such a strong reason to push on through the first winter. It was the main reason they left Britain in the first place so really did hold their faith to god firmly.
6. The organized form that this story was written in could be lost if Bradford had blabbed about how hungry he was, how little some people were working compared to others, or how pesky he thought those natives were in the beginning.
7. The last rule states that the natives must leave their
bows and arrows when entering the Pilgrims camp. This is a little unequal but the compromise
comes with the fifth rule, which tells the Pilgrims to instead of creating
conflict with other native tribes, let the Wampanoag see if they could
compromise.
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
John Smith
John Smith is writing for his own benefit and celebrity status in Europe. Every task that involves adventuring was assigned to John Smith. Missions for seeking out food for the starving colonists of Jamestown somehow also landed upon Smith. When Smith is confronted by 200 savage natives he, being the author of his own tall tale, doesn't go down without a fight. He bravely kills off two natives, uses one as a buckler, and survives the hail of at least 200 arrows that merely pierce his clothing. Honestly what i don't understand is how he could create so many peace treaties without knowing the natives language.
Friday, August 30, 2013
Creation
Zack
Herald decided to create something
with the extra planet, which was barren yet, perfect. He first placed a few
trees and quickly decided that these few trees were not enough. His greed for
the creativity of what we call Earth forced his thoughts to become true. Herald
filled the land with trees and flooded the ground so that it became saturated
with water. Earth rained for two rotations before all of the water had been
soaked into the dirt. He even moved the sun closer so that it would be a little
hotter and force the water to leave the ground. Randall was jealous of Herald’s
work and became angered. Seeing Herald’s selfish acts he rippled the land so
that extremely deep bodies of water formed along with shallow pools. The Earth
tilted from the tremors and fell into a perpetual spin, which created the
seasons. Randall gazed at what he had made. A tear fell from his eye, salting
the deepest waters forever. He then filled the ripples by making Earth turn
another two rotations under an intense rain. Half of Herald’s trees had been
submerged, but it didn’t matter because Herald admired Randall’s work.
Randall then placed an entirety of
scrap parts under the oceans’ surface to deter Herald’s appreciation. I refer
to scrap parts as in bones and flesh. These two people have no affiliation;
they’ve just always been there together.
Herald began to scribble upon his
hand one day out of boredom. Whilst drawing he began to think about how lonely earth
looked with just trees so he drew man. He decided that even though Randall had
control over the oceans’ contents he would borrow some of the spare parts from
the scraps and create what he had drawn.
Man stumbled onto shore from the
depths of the ocean. Herald noticed that the being was dying out of the water,
and realized that he needed to better adapt him to the life above and out of
water. Herald thought to himself watching the human flounder about on the banks
of the ocean how he could help. Then Herald inhaled deeply and closed his eyes.
Exhaling he breathed two pouches inside of man. The man’s eyes grew large and
he breathed in the briny sea breeze. Herald then left the man on the shore and
drew the inner systems of the man onto the back of his hand and exhaled them
into the motionless figure.
Man was finally at full functioning
perfection. Randall had noticed his brother’s work and his missing property. He
agreed with Herald that Earth had been lonely but thought that a man alone
would look even lonelier. He then created a woman. Randall loved to irk Herald
with his compliments, which were quite generous and copious. Herald was not
annoyed. He welcomed Randall’s input upon Earth since he still felt sorry for
creating Earth first.
Randall of course decided to take
advantage of Herald’s humbleness and created every animal from aardvarks to
zebras. There was no order, just action. Herald used all of the scrap parts
from the ocean for the sake of man being able to prepare himself for what was
to come.
Herald saw Randall’s work and was
insulted. These creations to him were a mockery of his constructs, but he
didn’t confront Randall, because he knew that the humans were happy with his
work. So Herald avoided Randall, walked to the other side of the spinning world
they had created together, and became the moon.
Randall grew lonely while watching
the humans flourish. He made it to the turn of the century and decided to make
his home inside of the sun. Occasionally Herald and Randall will pass by each
other and speak for a brief moment before returning to their slumbers.
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