"Since you left us, but one change has taken place in our little household. Do you remember on what occasions Justine Moritz entered our family?" PAGE 41
The introduction of Justine comes shortly before her accusation. After being introduced as such a kind and compassionate part of the family, she is accused of a vicious crime. The insertion of her in the letter makes it harder for the reader to believe that she is guilty because of the way she is portrayed in the letter. Justine was taken in by the family after a disappointing family dynamic endangered her. I feel sorry for Justine for everything she has to go through. She first grew up in a destructive family. When she gets involved in a better family that cares for her, she is loved and included. Then her mother selfishly wishes for her to return home because she has been plagued with bad luck. Her mother dies, then she is accused of killing a son like figure. She does not deserve to be treated like this when she has been faithfully devoted to this family.
Monday, April 2, 2012
Frankenstein- Epithet
"When I slept or was absent, the forms of the venerable blind father, the gentle Agatha, and the excellent Felix, flitted before me." PAGE 81
While hiding, the creature takes refuge in a small abode. From his spot, he watches a family. He diligently watches and absorbs what they do. He tries to understand what they do and why. He wants to understand the humans and their motives. The creature learns from watching this family. From what he sees, he is able to connect a description to each. From his perception of the family members, he is able to deem Agatha gentle, and Felix excellent. He originally does not even understand these words. These epithets are effective because they give effective characterization. The creature has no bias or judgement towards the family. He gives an accurate account of what the family seems like to the rest of the world.
While hiding, the creature takes refuge in a small abode. From his spot, he watches a family. He diligently watches and absorbs what they do. He tries to understand what they do and why. He wants to understand the humans and their motives. The creature learns from watching this family. From what he sees, he is able to connect a description to each. From his perception of the family members, he is able to deem Agatha gentle, and Felix excellent. He originally does not even understand these words. These epithets are effective because they give effective characterization. The creature has no bias or judgement towards the family. He gives an accurate account of what the family seems like to the rest of the world.
Frankenstein- Simile
"Sir Isaac Newton is said to have avowed that he felt like a child picking up shells beside the great and unexplored ocean of truth." PAGE 21
This quote is an example of a simile. The simile is proposed by Walton. He relates how Newton felt when acquiring knowledge to how he feels. The simile shows how Walton wants to discover more. It is hard to be satisfied when so much is around. Even as he makes strides, Walton, like Newton, felt insignificant. He felt like he was just on the surface. He wants to go deeper. The progress he is making does not seem like anything considering what is out there to be discovered. The simile is effective because everyone can relate to shells on the ocean. Everyone knows what it is like to barely make a dent in something. It makes it easier to relate his feelings to the reader.
This quote is an example of a simile. The simile is proposed by Walton. He relates how Newton felt when acquiring knowledge to how he feels. The simile shows how Walton wants to discover more. It is hard to be satisfied when so much is around. Even as he makes strides, Walton, like Newton, felt insignificant. He felt like he was just on the surface. He wants to go deeper. The progress he is making does not seem like anything considering what is out there to be discovered. The simile is effective because everyone can relate to shells on the ocean. Everyone knows what it is like to barely make a dent in something. It makes it easier to relate his feelings to the reader.
Frankenstein- Synecdoche
"I may there discover the wondrous power which attracts the needle; and may regulate a thousand celestial observations, that require only this voyage to render their seeming eccentricities consistent for ever." PAGE 1
This quote provides an example of synechdoche. Walton is referring to his desire to explore. He wants to find something that no one has found before. In this quote, the needle refers to the needle in a compass. The needle is standing for the whole of the compass. Walton desires to make it to the North Pole where no one has gone. He seeks for knowledge of the magnets and what makes it point north. The synecdoche is effective because the reader knows what is meant by the needle. We know he is referring to the compass. The benefit to calling it a needle is that it stresses the magnetic nature of the compass. The magnet is what Walton is interested in. He wants to understand what no one else can.
This quote provides an example of synechdoche. Walton is referring to his desire to explore. He wants to find something that no one has found before. In this quote, the needle refers to the needle in a compass. The needle is standing for the whole of the compass. Walton desires to make it to the North Pole where no one has gone. He seeks for knowledge of the magnets and what makes it point north. The synecdoche is effective because the reader knows what is meant by the needle. We know he is referring to the compass. The benefit to calling it a needle is that it stresses the magnetic nature of the compass. The magnet is what Walton is interested in. He wants to understand what no one else can.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
A Raisin in the Sun vs The Glass Menagerie
"Listen, I'm going to be a doctor. I'm not worried who I'm going to marry yet- if I get married." PAGE 50
A Raisin in the Sun has some distinct similarities to The Glass Menagerie. Both plays deal with a realistic family conflict. In this particular scene, Beneatha is talking about making something of herself. She is not content living with her family the rest of her life working in other people's houses. In this way, she is like Tom. Tom is not content in his current situation and wants to get out and have some adventure. Also, this quote discusses the idea of marriage. Marriage was a central idea in The Glass Menagerie as well. Mama and Ruth seem to care more about Beneatha getting married than she does. In The Glass Menagerie, Amanda is overly concerned and enveloped in the idea of Laura finding a husband. This shows that the older generation seems more into the marriages than the children because that is how they grew up. Both plays also deal with the conflict of what is best for the family. Amanda is harsh on her children because she wants them to lead a better life than she has. Mama truly has the best interest of the family in mind when she puts money down on the new house. She takes the initiative because she knows that is what the family wants and needs, even if it is a financial burden. The Glass Menagerie and a Raisin in the Sun have other similarities as well.
A Raisin in the Sun has some distinct similarities to The Glass Menagerie. Both plays deal with a realistic family conflict. In this particular scene, Beneatha is talking about making something of herself. She is not content living with her family the rest of her life working in other people's houses. In this way, she is like Tom. Tom is not content in his current situation and wants to get out and have some adventure. Also, this quote discusses the idea of marriage. Marriage was a central idea in The Glass Menagerie as well. Mama and Ruth seem to care more about Beneatha getting married than she does. In The Glass Menagerie, Amanda is overly concerned and enveloped in the idea of Laura finding a husband. This shows that the older generation seems more into the marriages than the children because that is how they grew up. Both plays also deal with the conflict of what is best for the family. Amanda is harsh on her children because she wants them to lead a better life than she has. Mama truly has the best interest of the family in mind when she puts money down on the new house. She takes the initiative because she knows that is what the family wants and needs, even if it is a financial burden. The Glass Menagerie and a Raisin in the Sun have other similarities as well.
A Raisin in the Sun- Study Question 8
"Talk about -oldddddddddd-fashioneddddddddddd- Negroes!" PAGE 112
Study question 8 concerns characters who contrast from one another. In a raisin in the sun, Mama and Beneatha contrast each other. They have differing beliefs and philosophies in life. Mama is old fashioned and traditional. Beneatha is more cool and hip. Beneatha does not like Mama's view on some things because she believes she is out of touch and too old fashioned to understand. Beneatha is more of a free spirit who wants to make something of herself. Mama also has a much stronger faith base than Beneatha. She urges Beneatha to think about her faith and think about the reasons God has done something to her but Beneatha does not go with it. I think the contrasts between Mama and Beneatha are successful in that is shows the differing ideals and attitudes in the generation gap. They do not seem to understand each other which consistently brings about disagreement and arguement. Also, the differing views characterize each of them because it relays their thoughts and ideas on a subject to the audience. In the play, there is not an omniscient narrator to tell the audience the thoughts of the characters so the arguments must happen to portray how a character reacts to a certain topic.
Study question 8 concerns characters who contrast from one another. In a raisin in the sun, Mama and Beneatha contrast each other. They have differing beliefs and philosophies in life. Mama is old fashioned and traditional. Beneatha is more cool and hip. Beneatha does not like Mama's view on some things because she believes she is out of touch and too old fashioned to understand. Beneatha is more of a free spirit who wants to make something of herself. Mama also has a much stronger faith base than Beneatha. She urges Beneatha to think about her faith and think about the reasons God has done something to her but Beneatha does not go with it. I think the contrasts between Mama and Beneatha are successful in that is shows the differing ideals and attitudes in the generation gap. They do not seem to understand each other which consistently brings about disagreement and arguement. Also, the differing views characterize each of them because it relays their thoughts and ideas on a subject to the audience. In the play, there is not an omniscient narrator to tell the audience the thoughts of the characters so the arguments must happen to portray how a character reacts to a certain topic.
A Raisin in the Sun- Study Question 12
"What I am telling you is that we called you over here to tell you that we are very proud... and we have decided to move into our house because my father- my father- he earned it for us brick by brick." PAGE 148
Study question 12 asks about the point of no return in the play. The point of no return for Walter occurs in his second conversation with Mr. Lindner. In this conversation, he finally starts thinking about the family not just himself. He puts the family's interest first. He knows that the house is what the family wants and needs. Accepting this house, even through the threats, is what is best for the family because they have all worked hard for it. His life will not be the same any longer because he has a new outlook. He is watching out for his family. He realizes that he is the leader of the family and needs to be there for them all. His conversation with Lindner symbolizes his change of heart. When he says that the family is proud, I think that is when he realizes that he really is proud too. Before he was ashamed that they did not have very much money but when he sticks up for his family to Lindner he finally believes in his family and what they have been through.
Study question 12 asks about the point of no return in the play. The point of no return for Walter occurs in his second conversation with Mr. Lindner. In this conversation, he finally starts thinking about the family not just himself. He puts the family's interest first. He knows that the house is what the family wants and needs. Accepting this house, even through the threats, is what is best for the family because they have all worked hard for it. His life will not be the same any longer because he has a new outlook. He is watching out for his family. He realizes that he is the leader of the family and needs to be there for them all. His conversation with Lindner symbolizes his change of heart. When he says that the family is proud, I think that is when he realizes that he really is proud too. Before he was ashamed that they did not have very much money but when he sticks up for his family to Lindner he finally believes in his family and what they have been through.
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