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.
LRJ 5, Macbeth
1. The theme that is presented in act 5 is the downfall of Macbeth and his wife. Lady Macbeth is shown to gone crazy. The doctor doesn't know what to do with her condition. "This disease is beyond my practice. Yet I have known those which have walked in their sleep, who have died holily in their beds." 5.2.(62-64). Macbeth learns that an army is coming for him and he prepares for battle. "I'll fight till my bones my flesh be hacked. Give me my honor." 5.3.(38-39).
2. Image patterns in this is act is of sleep and death. Lady Macbeth is in a permanent state of sleep and finally speaks the truth out loud of what happened with the murders. She then kills herself. Macbeth is finally defeated by Macduff.
2. Image patterns in this is act is of sleep and death. Lady Macbeth is in a permanent state of sleep and finally speaks the truth out loud of what happened with the murders. She then kills herself. Macbeth is finally defeated by Macduff.
LRJ 4, Macbeth
1. The purpose of the scene with Lady Macduff is for the reader to feel as though they are on a personal level with her. Anyone can picture the pain of having a loved one disappear, as Lady Macduff does. "To leave his wife, to leave his babes, His mansion and his titles in a place from whence himself does fly? He loves us not;" 4.2.(8-10). But then you realize Lady Macduff is not so serious about her belief that he does not love his family when she jokes with her son, Ross, about it. Humor is shown when he asks her how she will do for a husband and she responds with, "Why, I can buy me twenty at the market." 4.2.(47).
2. In act 2, we learn that Macduff's character strongly believes that Malcolm should become king. While talking to Malcolm, he tells him "Yet do not fear. Scotland hath foisons to fill up your will of your mere own." 4.3.(103-105).
3. Macbeth has changed since the beginning of the play by showing he has less of a conscious and less guilt about negative actions he does. He showed compassion for his friends, and now he feels the need to murder them all. Macduff describes him as "Not in the legions of horrid hell can come a devil more damned in evils to top Macbeth." 4.3.(67-69).
2. In act 2, we learn that Macduff's character strongly believes that Malcolm should become king. While talking to Malcolm, he tells him "Yet do not fear. Scotland hath foisons to fill up your will of your mere own." 4.3.(103-105).
3. Macbeth has changed since the beginning of the play by showing he has less of a conscious and less guilt about negative actions he does. He showed compassion for his friends, and now he feels the need to murder them all. Macduff describes him as "Not in the legions of horrid hell can come a devil more damned in evils to top Macbeth." 4.3.(67-69).
LRJ 2, Macbeth
Macbeth and Lady Macbeth both have positive and negative qualities. Neither is 100% evil or good. Lady Macbeth's positive qualities are that she is appears very confident and convincing. When Macbeth is complaining that he is worried someone saw or heard him when he murdered Duncan, she convinces him things are all right. "Why, worthy thane, You do unbend your noble strength to think So brainsickly of things." 2.2.(58-60). Although being confident and convincing can be a good thing, it can also be a quality used for evil... which is not good.
Macbeth's positive traits is that he does know wrong from right. He shows worry and guilt after he kills Duncan. "With all great Neptune's ocean wash this blood clean from my hand? No, this my hand will rather the multitudinous seas incarnadine, making the green sea red." 2.2.(78-81). Although a negative quality of his is that he doesn't end up sticking with what he believes in. He caved in to what Lady Macbeth wanted him to do.
A theme that is represented in this act is of paranoia. Macbeth constantly complains of worries he has when he returns from murdering Banquo. He is afraid people heard him, saw him. He cannot accept what he did. "I am afraid to think what I have done." 2.2.(66).
Macbeth's positive traits is that he does know wrong from right. He shows worry and guilt after he kills Duncan. "With all great Neptune's ocean wash this blood clean from my hand? No, this my hand will rather the multitudinous seas incarnadine, making the green sea red." 2.2.(78-81). Although a negative quality of his is that he doesn't end up sticking with what he believes in. He caved in to what Lady Macbeth wanted him to do.
A theme that is represented in this act is of paranoia. Macbeth constantly complains of worries he has when he returns from murdering Banquo. He is afraid people heard him, saw him. He cannot accept what he did. "I am afraid to think what I have done." 2.2.(66).
LRJ 1, Macbeth
1. Initial impressions of Macbeth are that he is a sincere man. "...let us speak Our free hearts each to other... Come, friends." 1.4.(172-175).
Initial impressions of Lady Macbeth are that she is eager for power. When she reads Macbeth's letter about what the Witches told him, she thinks up a plan. She knows Macbeth may not want to carry out with her idea of murdering Duncan, "Yet do I fear thy nature; Is too full ' th' milk of human kindness To catch the nearest way." 1.5.(16-18). She tries to ask the spirits for bravery in which a man is supposed to hold. "Come, you spirits That tend on mortal thoughts, unsex me here, And fill me from the crown to the toe top-full Of direst cruelty." 1.5.(47-50).
Initial impressions of Banquo was that he was a intelligent, kind man. "The love that follows us sometime is our trouble, Which we thank as love." 1.6.(14-15).
2.The theme shown throughout act 1 is what the Witches say in the very beginning. "Fair is foul, and foul is fair." 1.1.(12). Something isn't always what it seems.
3. A striking image is in the quote by Macbeth, "If good, why do I yield in that suggestion Whose horrid image doth unfix my hair And make my seated heart knock at my ribs Against the use of nature?" 1.3.(147-150). It is an important quote because it shows Macbeth's nerves and moral values. It demonstrates that it is not in his character to do awful deeds.
Initial impressions of Lady Macbeth are that she is eager for power. When she reads Macbeth's letter about what the Witches told him, she thinks up a plan. She knows Macbeth may not want to carry out with her idea of murdering Duncan, "Yet do I fear thy nature; Is too full ' th' milk of human kindness To catch the nearest way." 1.5.(16-18). She tries to ask the spirits for bravery in which a man is supposed to hold. "Come, you spirits That tend on mortal thoughts, unsex me here, And fill me from the crown to the toe top-full Of direst cruelty." 1.5.(47-50).
Initial impressions of Banquo was that he was a intelligent, kind man. "The love that follows us sometime is our trouble, Which we thank as love." 1.6.(14-15).
2.The theme shown throughout act 1 is what the Witches say in the very beginning. "Fair is foul, and foul is fair." 1.1.(12). Something isn't always what it seems.
3. A striking image is in the quote by Macbeth, "If good, why do I yield in that suggestion Whose horrid image doth unfix my hair And make my seated heart knock at my ribs Against the use of nature?" 1.3.(147-150). It is an important quote because it shows Macbeth's nerves and moral values. It demonstrates that it is not in his character to do awful deeds.
LRJ 3, Macbeth
1. In act 3, it is shown the character of Macbeth is changing. Beforehand Macbeth was nervous and had guilt for murder. Here, he is persuading reason to murder Banquo. "Who wears our health but sickly in his life, Which in his death were perfect." 3.1.(119-120).
Lady Macbeth is characterized as a strong, confident woman in the decisions she makes. But in this act, Lady Macbeth shows a side of guilt and almost sadness. She admits this while she is alone. "Naughts had, all's spent, where our desire is got without content. Transfer to be what with destroy Than by destruction dwell in doubtful joy." 3.2.(6-9).
2. Blood is an image pattern shown through act 3. Blood demonstrates guilt because it is used to often in this act, it is like a constant reminder of murder and wrongdoing. "We hear our bloody cousins are bestowed..." 3.1.(33). "And with thy bloody and invisible hand..." 3.3.(54).
3. A theme that is presented in act 3 is having a conscious. Lady Macbeth, until this act, seems so strong and confident with her immoral acts. But when she confesses that she is not so happy with the actions and events that have occurred, "where our desire is got without content, " it shows that Lady Macbeth does indeed have some morals.
Lady Macbeth is characterized as a strong, confident woman in the decisions she makes. But in this act, Lady Macbeth shows a side of guilt and almost sadness. She admits this while she is alone. "Naughts had, all's spent, where our desire is got without content. Transfer to be what with destroy Than by destruction dwell in doubtful joy." 3.2.(6-9).
2. Blood is an image pattern shown through act 3. Blood demonstrates guilt because it is used to often in this act, it is like a constant reminder of murder and wrongdoing. "We hear our bloody cousins are bestowed..." 3.1.(33). "And with thy bloody and invisible hand..." 3.3.(54).
3. A theme that is presented in act 3 is having a conscious. Lady Macbeth, until this act, seems so strong and confident with her immoral acts. But when she confesses that she is not so happy with the actions and events that have occurred, "where our desire is got without content, " it shows that Lady Macbeth does indeed have some morals.
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