Celia Byrne
Ms. Peifer
English 10IB
18 May 2009
A moment, Mr. Worthing. A hundred and thirty thousand pounds!
And in the funds! Miss cardew seems to me a most
attractive young lady, now that I look at her. Few girls
of the present day have any really solid qualities, any of
the qualities that last, and improve with time. We live,
I regret to say, in an age of surfaces. (To CECILY) Come
over here, dear. (CECILY goes across.) Pretty child!
your dress is sadly simple, and your hair seems almost
as Nature might have left it. But we can soon alter all
that. A thoroughly experienced French maid produces
a really marvellous result in a very brief space of time. I
remember recommending one to a young Lady Lancing,
and after three months her own husband did not know
her.
(Wilde 179)
In this passage from The Importance of Being Earnest, Lady Bracknell addresses Jack of her sudden approval of Cecily for Algernon after learning of her wealth. This passage exposes Lady Bracknell of her superficialality. It also shows her views on women in that time period. “Few girls of the present day have any really solid qualities, any of the qualities that last, and improve with time. We live, I regret to say, in an age of surfaces.” (Wilde 4-6).
Lady Bracknell’s character is not a charming one. She demonstrates that women are really only valuable if they have looks or some great quality and need improvement. “Pretty child! your dress is sadly simple, and your hair seems almost as Nature might have left it. But we can soon alter all that.” (7-9). The quote that speaks of improving looks of women who need it, in her opinion, is a questionable one because it just seems so ridiculous to change so much of yourself. “A thoroughly experienced French maid produces a really marvellous result in a very brief space of time. I remember recommending one to a young Lady Lancing, and after three months her own husband did not know her.” (10-14).
The purpose Wilde was showing was that someone can be much more approved of if they have money . It is achieved by when Lady Bracknell learns that Cecily has 130,000 pounds in her funds. She then finds her much more attractive. “A hundred and thirty thousand pounds! And in the funds! Miss Cardew seems to me a most attractive young lady, now that I look at her.” (2-4).
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Sunday, April 26, 2009
LRJ 3
Moral/ Lessons:
In...
"Muddy Road": Don't dwell on the past; let things go and move forward.
"A Parable": Make best of the moment; be humble.
"Publishing the Sutras": Actions speak louder than words.
"The Thief Who Became the Disciple": Life is more valuable than materials.
"The Taste of Banzo's Sword": Patience is key.
Far from the city, across the river and through the woods, lived a man named Theodore. Theodore adored gardening and farming. Being one with nature was his passion. Ever since he was a young boy, he would name each of his plants and observe their everyday growth. He only ate food from his garden and sold it at the local farmer's market. So when the locals saw an ad for a contest of who can grow the best tomatoes, the townies signed the old man up.
In the heart of the city, where the pollution is at its peak, lived a businessman named Chuck. Chuck believed in simplicity, money and speed. He was trying to popularize a new vegetable growing formula of his. When he saw an ad for a tomato growing contest in a little country town far out of the city, he jumped at the chance.
Many weeks before the contest, Theodore found his favorite patch of soil. He sprinkled the seeds and patted them down with tender hands. He watered the little patch by hand everyday. When he saw a green sprout arise, he began speaking to it with words of appreciation. He nurtured the tomato plant like all the other plants he grew... with tender loving care.
Just days before the grand tomato tasting day, Chuck threw random tomato seeds into a pot. He mixed his mystery growing powder in with the water, pouring it in the pot; almost drowning it. Hours later, the plant sprouted up. The stem was as green as could be, and the tomatoes looked ripe with color. He was already preparing a spot on his wall for the blue ribbon.
On the day of the contest, Theodore picked the tomatoes with care. He congratulated them on their great progress and how proud he was of them. He biked into town with them in a basket, careful not spill them. But he was all of a sudden caught off on the road by a rather large car. Ignoring the dirt the wheels kicked onto him, he continued to ride his way into town.
In town, the contest was hopping with hopeful contestants. Chuck rode up and stomped his way through to his table and plopped down many packets of Instant Growing powder, along with his tomato. Theodore walked to each of the contestants tables and admired their plants. When he came across Chuck's, he complimented the plants color. Chuck uttered a thank you and then attempted to sell him his powder. Theodore replied with a no thank you and went back to his booth to await the judge's decision.
After Theodore won blue ribbon, the town cheered for him. Chuck threw a fit and demanded to know why he did not win. When the judges told him they had to spit out the tomato because the insides were molding, he was in disbelief. He was never able to sell his powders.
In...
"Muddy Road": Don't dwell on the past; let things go and move forward.
"A Parable": Make best of the moment; be humble.
"Publishing the Sutras": Actions speak louder than words.
"The Thief Who Became the Disciple": Life is more valuable than materials.
"The Taste of Banzo's Sword": Patience is key.
Far from the city, across the river and through the woods, lived a man named Theodore. Theodore adored gardening and farming. Being one with nature was his passion. Ever since he was a young boy, he would name each of his plants and observe their everyday growth. He only ate food from his garden and sold it at the local farmer's market. So when the locals saw an ad for a contest of who can grow the best tomatoes, the townies signed the old man up.
In the heart of the city, where the pollution is at its peak, lived a businessman named Chuck. Chuck believed in simplicity, money and speed. He was trying to popularize a new vegetable growing formula of his. When he saw an ad for a tomato growing contest in a little country town far out of the city, he jumped at the chance.
Many weeks before the contest, Theodore found his favorite patch of soil. He sprinkled the seeds and patted them down with tender hands. He watered the little patch by hand everyday. When he saw a green sprout arise, he began speaking to it with words of appreciation. He nurtured the tomato plant like all the other plants he grew... with tender loving care.
Just days before the grand tomato tasting day, Chuck threw random tomato seeds into a pot. He mixed his mystery growing powder in with the water, pouring it in the pot; almost drowning it. Hours later, the plant sprouted up. The stem was as green as could be, and the tomatoes looked ripe with color. He was already preparing a spot on his wall for the blue ribbon.
On the day of the contest, Theodore picked the tomatoes with care. He congratulated them on their great progress and how proud he was of them. He biked into town with them in a basket, careful not spill them. But he was all of a sudden caught off on the road by a rather large car. Ignoring the dirt the wheels kicked onto him, he continued to ride his way into town.
In town, the contest was hopping with hopeful contestants. Chuck rode up and stomped his way through to his table and plopped down many packets of Instant Growing powder, along with his tomato. Theodore walked to each of the contestants tables and admired their plants. When he came across Chuck's, he complimented the plants color. Chuck uttered a thank you and then attempted to sell him his powder. Theodore replied with a no thank you and went back to his booth to await the judge's decision.
After Theodore won blue ribbon, the town cheered for him. Chuck threw a fit and demanded to know why he did not win. When the judges told him they had to spit out the tomato because the insides were molding, he was in disbelief. He was never able to sell his powders.
LRJ 2
1. The significance of nature in each Haiku is that it states the mood and what the theme is.
In a Matsuo Basho poem, the season is stated. "On a withered branch a crow has settled-- autumn nightful."
In the Uejima Onitsura "Songs to Wild Cherries," the poem has evidence that it is spring.
In "Blossoms on the Pear," by Taniguchi Buson, spring is represented as well along with descriptions of nature.
In Kabayashi Issa's "A Morning-Glory Vine," a more darkened mood is showed, which is represented by the vine.
2. Haiku and Senryu are quite similar. Both are three lines but Haiku have a little more serious, nature themed ideas. Senryu have more irony and humor to it.
3.
Glistening in light
The branches sway in the wind
Wind fills with chirping
In a Matsuo Basho poem, the season is stated. "On a withered branch a crow has settled-- autumn nightful."
In the Uejima Onitsura "Songs to Wild Cherries," the poem has evidence that it is spring.
In "Blossoms on the Pear," by Taniguchi Buson, spring is represented as well along with descriptions of nature.
In Kabayashi Issa's "A Morning-Glory Vine," a more darkened mood is showed, which is represented by the vine.
2. Haiku and Senryu are quite similar. Both are three lines but Haiku have a little more serious, nature themed ideas. Senryu have more irony and humor to it.
3.
Glistening in light
The branches sway in the wind
Wind fills with chirping
Monday, March 16, 2009
LRJ 3, As You Llike It
In act 3, they are still in the Forest of Arden. Celia and Rosalind find poetry written on trees about Rosalind. Celia claims she knows and makes Rosalind guess who wrote it. She then admits it is Orlando and is very excited about it and happy for her best friend. "O wonderful, wonderful, and most wonderful wonderful, and yet again wonderful, and after that out of all whooping!" 3.2.(195-197).
When Rosalind shoes hesitation to approach Orlando, "Ge comes to kill my heart." 3.2.(250)., even as Ganymede, Celia gives her courage. "It is as easy to count atomies as to resolve the propositions of a lover. But take haste of my finding him, and relish it with good observance." 3.2.(236-238).
When Rosalind is close to tears in scene 4, Celia reminds her she cannot cry if she does not want to ruin her disguise as a man. But when Rosalind asks she if does not have a cause to weep, Celia agrees it is all right to cry.
When Rosalind shoes hesitation to approach Orlando, "Ge comes to kill my heart." 3.2.(250)., even as Ganymede, Celia gives her courage. "It is as easy to count atomies as to resolve the propositions of a lover. But take haste of my finding him, and relish it with good observance." 3.2.(236-238).
When Rosalind is close to tears in scene 4, Celia reminds her she cannot cry if she does not want to ruin her disguise as a man. But when Rosalind asks she if does not have a cause to weep, Celia agrees it is all right to cry.
LRJ 2, As You Like It
In this act, Celia is now "Aliena." Rosalind, Touchstone and her are now entering the Forest of Arden. Celia seems to be exhausted from all the traveling they have been doing. "I faint almost to death." 2.4.(64). But Celia does seem to enjoy the forest. "I like this place, and willingly could waste my time in it." 2.5.(97-98).
In scene 2 where Celia is not present but talked about. Her father is asking about her whereabouts with lords, but no one seemed to have witnessed their escape. "Can it be possible no man saw them?" 2.2.(1).
"Aliena" and "Ganymede" meet an old shepherd, Corin, and a lovesick young one, Silvius. They are still with Touchstone. The girls persuade Corin to help them buy a cottage. Corin tells them, "Go with me. If you like upon report the soil, the profit, and this kind of life, I will your very faithful feeder be and buy your gold right away." 2.5.(100-103). A nice friendship is formed.
In scene 2 where Celia is not present but talked about. Her father is asking about her whereabouts with lords, but no one seemed to have witnessed their escape. "Can it be possible no man saw them?" 2.2.(1).
"Aliena" and "Ganymede" meet an old shepherd, Corin, and a lovesick young one, Silvius. They are still with Touchstone. The girls persuade Corin to help them buy a cottage. Corin tells them, "Go with me. If you like upon report the soil, the profit, and this kind of life, I will your very faithful feeder be and buy your gold right away." 2.5.(100-103). A nice friendship is formed.
LRJ 1, As You Like It
The character I chose to follow throughout the play of "As You Like It" by William Shakespeare was Celia. She is the daughter of Duke Frederick and the cousin, as well as best friend, of Rosalind. In this act, she is in her father's court. Celia seems to be outside, and assumed that she is next to Rosalind onstage.
Duke Frederick banishes Rosalind for really no reason at all, and Celia refuses to stay without her. "I cannot live out of her company." 1.3.(90). This act of loyalty demonstrates Celia and Rosalind's tight bond. She shows that she does not care much about inheriting the court from her father, proving once again how much more important her cousin is. "No, let my father seek another heir." 1.3.(105). Because Rosalind can no longer stay, Celia leaves with her.
They decide to go to the Forest of Arden, and they create a plan. Rosalind will dress as a man named Ganymede and Celia as Aliena. Celia will be the "sister" of Ganymede. They ask the court clown, Touchstone, to accompany them. This shows that Celia likes the company of him.
Celia is a character who seems to give courage and reassurance to others. "Now go we in content to liberty, and not to banishment." 1.3.(144-145).
Duke Frederick banishes Rosalind for really no reason at all, and Celia refuses to stay without her. "I cannot live out of her company." 1.3.(90). This act of loyalty demonstrates Celia and Rosalind's tight bond. She shows that she does not care much about inheriting the court from her father, proving once again how much more important her cousin is. "No, let my father seek another heir." 1.3.(105). Because Rosalind can no longer stay, Celia leaves with her.
They decide to go to the Forest of Arden, and they create a plan. Rosalind will dress as a man named Ganymede and Celia as Aliena. Celia will be the "sister" of Ganymede. They ask the court clown, Touchstone, to accompany them. This shows that Celia likes the company of him.
Celia is a character who seems to give courage and reassurance to others. "Now go we in content to liberty, and not to banishment." 1.3.(144-145).
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
LRJ 6, Macbeth
A question that William Shakespeare asks in his play of Macbeth is, is it worth destroying others and all that stands in your way to get what you want? Shakespeare shows that the answer is no. Although Macbeth achieved what he wanted to get in the beginning, he lost everything in between. It is not worth getting something you want if there is even a change of ruining what you already have and value. Macbeth lost the love and value for his friends and his dignity. It was then he had a wake up call when the one person that was always on his side had died, Lady Macbeth.
In this tragedy by William Shakespeare, he makes the phrase "What goes around, comes around," very true, in Macbeth's case.
In this tragedy by William Shakespeare, he makes the phrase "What goes around, comes around," very true, in Macbeth's case.
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