Ideas and content
For both essays, the characterization of both characters influenced or changed the story. For every statement I made in my essays, I gave evidence to support what I said. However I did not give enough proof to support my statement because on some parts of my essays, it needed to be more clearer and detailed. For my thesis statement, I gave a clear and effective quotes for the statement I made. Also making sense in context. But I could have added more detail and maybe add in a hook to grab the readers attention. I thought that the Alchemist essay was better than the Julius Caesar essay because I did not feel I had enough time to develop the Julius Caesar essay. Lastly for both essay I definitely needed better word choices because most of the words I used was simple and boring.
Organization
On both of my essays, there was a intro, conclusion and body paragraphs. Both have progression making it make sense because the storyline is from the beginning to the end. For both essays especially the Julius Caesar essay, I should have planned more because I don't think I was as organized as the Alchemist essay. I could have planned a lot better so that it would make it really easy for me to write an essay because I have all my ideas and bullet points all written down. If I did plan well, my sentence would make more sense and become more clearer.
Personal growth
I thought overall the Alchemist essay was better than the Julius Caesar essay because I got to spend time working on it and fixing it while I had limited amount of time with the Julius Caesar essay. In the Alchemist, there was better vocab, better sentence structure, more evidence and good a conclusion not relating everything back to the thesis statement. In general, the thesis statement of the Alchemist was more interesting.After this I felt more confident of myself being able to plan better have more of a understanding of how to make a well structured essay.
SLR reflection
I would choose thinking creatively when crafting an essay because I usually have to think really hard on how to make a well developed essay so that everyone else including the teachers will like it. Thinking of how to attract peoples attention mostly on thesis statement and conclusion.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Julius Caesar and the Alchemist essay
Julius Caesar essay
“This was the noblest Roman of them all.
All the conspirators save only he
Did that they did in envy of great Caesar;
He only, in general honest thought
And common good to all, made one of them."
Brutus being motivated by Cassius and the love he has for Rome he was a hero but because he was gullible, he ended up destroying Rome and brought a civil war upon it.
Brutus was an honorable man however he was sucked in by Cassius’s persuasion into going against Caesar. Cassius told Brutus that Caesar was ambitious; under the peer pressure by Cassius Brutus was persuaded. Cassius explained that Caesar was getting too powerful and that he would most likely be a threat to Rome. Brutus became more worried and unsatisfied that the fact that he is going to do nothing if Caesar were to be crowned and becoming a tyrant. This is how Cassius made Brutus confused in deciding whether joining the conspirators would be an honorable act or not. Pg 30 “‘Tis just; it is very lamented, Brutus, That you have no such mirrors as will turn Your hidden worthiness into your eye, That you might see your shadow. I have heard, Where many of the best respect in Rome, Except immoral Caesar, speaking of Brutus, And groaning underneath this age’s yoke, Have wish’d that noble Brutus has his eyes.” “Into what dangers would you lead me, Cassius, That you would have me seek into myself For that which is not in me?” This is evidence that Cassius’s flattering speech successfully manipulated with Brutus’s emotions. This shows how Brutus is very gullible in what other people say. Cassius is saying that Brutus has virtues but he does not recognize them yet, however many people recognize his qualities except for Caesar who is a tyrant. Brutus becoming more and more gullible, he goes deeper forward with the conspirators changing his morality into regression. Pg 66 “Since Cassius first did whet me against Caesar, I have not slept. Between the acting of a dreadful thing And the first motion, all the interim is Like a phantasma, or a hideous dream: The genius and mortal instruments Are then in council; and the state of man, Like to a little kingdom, suffers then The nature of an insurrection.” This is the point where Cassius got Brutus and Brutus deciding under the peer pressure whether his decisions are noble or not. This is an evidence to Brutus being gullible already in the hands of Cassius. By being gullible, he ended up regressing in the book.
Brutus having such love is regressing him again, doing things that Brutus thinks it is honorable but not to others. Brutus wanted to kill Caesar because he loved Rome more than his beloved Julius Caesar. Brutus becomes more compassionate to the things he is doing because he thinks all the acts that he is going to do is for others and for honor, proving to people that Brutus is a loving care person. Pg 128 “If then that friend demand why Brutus rose against Caesar, this is my answer: Not that I loved Caesar less, but I loved Rome more.” Brutus felt as if Caesar’s death was noble when he killed him. Brutus felt proud and honorable because he accomplished something good showing his love to people telling them this was for the greater good and for Rome. Pg 168 “Hath Cassius liv’d to be mirth and laughter to his Brutus, When grief and blood ill-temper’d vexeth him?” ” “When I spoke of that, I was ill-tempered too.” “Do you confess so much? Give me your hand.” “And my heart too.” This quote shows the love between Brutus and Cassius and thinking each other as brothers. Brutus would become more faithful to Cassius which shows regression for Brutus because when planning a plot with Cassius would always be regressive. Brutus would stick with Cassius always being beside him and going along together in the future. This proves that Brutus’s love to Cassius and Rome was regressive and not noble because it leads to bad choices and many conflicts.
Brutus was a tragic hero leading him to bad choices because he was gullible and the love he had for others. These motivators caused the character to make bad choices and changing their minds about how one looks at one another. He achieved his goals because he was gullible and followed Cassius’s commands and loved Rome and Cassius making him decide what was an honorable act and what wasn’t. I thought the goal was not noble or worthy because he had no evidence whatsoever of Caesar being ambitious and believed he was ambitious just because Cassius told him so and his love toward Rome too.
Alchemist essay
“As the sun rose, the men began to beat the boy.” “Finally the boy screamed at the men. “I’m digging for treasure.” And although his mouth was bleeding and swollen he told his attackers that he had twice dreamed of a treasure hidden near the pyramids of Egypt.”
Santiago, a shepherd in Andalusia, dreamed about a hidden treasure near the pyramids of Egypt. Santiago then travels from his home, Andalusia to his destiny, Egypt. However on the way he meets people who support him on his journey and people, who discourage, dispirit and slow Santiago down. He overcomes many obstacles, losing everything he has and regaining prosperity. Santiago is a traveler moving towards his destiny with determination, courage and resilience.
On his journey, Santiago learns how to be determined and this determination helps him achieve his destiny. First, when meeting many mysterious people like the gypsy and the king, Melchizedek who told Santiago that he should pursue his destiny in finding the treasure in Egypt. “Melchizedek watched a small ship that was plowing its way out of the port. He would never again see the boy,” After Santiago lost all his money to a thief in Africa, he was dejected and worked for the crystal merchant in exchange for food. “I can give you the money you need to get back to your country, my son,” said the crystal merchant. The boy said nothing. He got up, adjusted his clothing, and picked up his pouch. “I’ll work for you,” he said.” He worked for the crystal merchant until he had enough money to return to Andalusia, but after spotting Urim and Thumin when they dropped from his old pouch, he remembered Melchizedek and decides to go and pursue his destiny. When Santiago saw the flight of the two hawks, it was a risky choice that Santiago took and told the chieftain because the chieftain had said that whoever like Santiago told him about the omens and the flight of the hawks, they would put him into the dungeon. However the chieftain trusted Santiago so he was determined that he would tell the chieftain because if not, the invaders would have invaded the place. “Who is the stranger who speaks of omens?” ,asked one of the chieftains, eying the boy. “It is I,” the boy answered. And told what he had seen.” As Santiago to moves toward his destiny, in addition to determination, he needs to find his inner strength to overcome the challenges before him.
Throughout his journey, Santiago learns how to be courageous which helps him overcome obstacles. “The people who come here have a lot of money to spend, so they can afford to travel,” his father said. “Amongst us, the only ones who travel are the shepherds.” “Well then I’ll be a shepherd!” Santiago begins to be courageous deciding that he would want to spend his life as a shepherd, traveling place to place with his sheep.
“The next day, the boy met the old man at noon. He brought six sheep with him. “I’m surprised,” the boy said. “My friend bought all the other sheep immediately.” Santiago sold all of his sheep and gave 10% of his flock to the old man. This proves that Santiago is courageous because he sold all of his flock and gave up his life for his destiny. The most courageous action that Santiago took was when he did not flee or show fear to the mysterious horseman who took out his curved sword and place it on Santiago’s forehead. “The sword didn’t fall. Instead, the stranger lowered it slowly, until the point touched the boy’s forehead. It drew a droplet of blood. The horseman was completely immobile, as was the boy. It didn’t even occur to the boy to flee.” Santiago never gives up, even though he faces difficult obstacles, as he is quite resilient.
During each event that had happened throughout the journey, Santiago lost hope many times but when he did, he worked hard and did everything to achieve his destiny. “The boy wanted to believe that his friend had simply become separated from him by accident. He decided to stay right there and await his return.” This was his first example of resilience when he trusted a man in Africa who held his money after saving Santiago’s life. The man took all of Santiago’s savings while Santiago was distracted by a shining Scimitar. “We could get to the pyramids by tomorrow,” said the other taking the money. “But I have to buy two camels.” “Suddenly, in the midst of all that confusion, he saw the most beautiful sword he had ever seen. The scabbard was embossed in silver, and the handle was black and encrusted with precious stones.” Santiago fell depressed and felt sorry for him until he was determined to work for the crystal merchant. He raised enough money to go to Egypt. Another difficult event Santiago faced was when the Alchemist told the chief of a tribe that Santiago would give all of his money to the chief, to spare them for three days and on the last day Santiago has turned himself into the wind or else they would get slaughtered.” What is a foreigner doing here?” asked another of the men. “He has brought money to give to your tribe,” said the alchemist, gave the gold coins to the chief.” Santiago then turns himself into the wind sparing his life and kept on going on his journey although he lost everything. Santiago then got a piece of gold from the Alchemist to show his gratitude and to replace the amount of money Santiago lost on the way to his journey. Santiago was at the end of his journey trying to dig up the treasure he had been seeking for, however two mysterious people came to Santiago beating him up to get some gold because they thought Santiago dug for the gold. When they found it with Santiago, “There’s gold here,” he said. The moon shone on the face of the Arab who had seized him, and in the man’s eyes the boy saw death. “He’s probably got more gold hidden in the ground.” They made the boy continue digging, but he found nothing.”
The people then spared his life because of Santiago’s bravery, and Santiago finally new where his treasure was. “The man who appeared to be the leader of the group spoke to one of the others: “Leave him. He doesn’t have anything else. He must have stolen this gold.” The boy fell to the sand, nearly unconscious. The leader shook him and said, “We’re leaving.” Resilience helped Santiago make wise decisions and helped him realize were his treasure really was.
These three characteristics, determination, courage, and resilience, have helped him to overcome obstacles and to make decisions in order to pursuit his destiny. The growth that Santiago gained along the way of his journey helped him find his strengths within him, persistent in deciding his own choices and exceedingly working hard after losing hope. At the beginning, Santiago did not understand these three traits because of the lack of experience he had as a shepherd. After reaching his dream, he gained more experiences and understanding himself more than what he knew as a boy.
“This was the noblest Roman of them all.
All the conspirators save only he
Did that they did in envy of great Caesar;
He only, in general honest thought
And common good to all, made one of them."
Brutus being motivated by Cassius and the love he has for Rome he was a hero but because he was gullible, he ended up destroying Rome and brought a civil war upon it.
Brutus was an honorable man however he was sucked in by Cassius’s persuasion into going against Caesar. Cassius told Brutus that Caesar was ambitious; under the peer pressure by Cassius Brutus was persuaded. Cassius explained that Caesar was getting too powerful and that he would most likely be a threat to Rome. Brutus became more worried and unsatisfied that the fact that he is going to do nothing if Caesar were to be crowned and becoming a tyrant. This is how Cassius made Brutus confused in deciding whether joining the conspirators would be an honorable act or not. Pg 30 “‘Tis just; it is very lamented, Brutus, That you have no such mirrors as will turn Your hidden worthiness into your eye, That you might see your shadow. I have heard, Where many of the best respect in Rome, Except immoral Caesar, speaking of Brutus, And groaning underneath this age’s yoke, Have wish’d that noble Brutus has his eyes.” “Into what dangers would you lead me, Cassius, That you would have me seek into myself For that which is not in me?” This is evidence that Cassius’s flattering speech successfully manipulated with Brutus’s emotions. This shows how Brutus is very gullible in what other people say. Cassius is saying that Brutus has virtues but he does not recognize them yet, however many people recognize his qualities except for Caesar who is a tyrant. Brutus becoming more and more gullible, he goes deeper forward with the conspirators changing his morality into regression. Pg 66 “Since Cassius first did whet me against Caesar, I have not slept. Between the acting of a dreadful thing And the first motion, all the interim is Like a phantasma, or a hideous dream: The genius and mortal instruments Are then in council; and the state of man, Like to a little kingdom, suffers then The nature of an insurrection.” This is the point where Cassius got Brutus and Brutus deciding under the peer pressure whether his decisions are noble or not. This is an evidence to Brutus being gullible already in the hands of Cassius. By being gullible, he ended up regressing in the book.
Brutus having such love is regressing him again, doing things that Brutus thinks it is honorable but not to others. Brutus wanted to kill Caesar because he loved Rome more than his beloved Julius Caesar. Brutus becomes more compassionate to the things he is doing because he thinks all the acts that he is going to do is for others and for honor, proving to people that Brutus is a loving care person. Pg 128 “If then that friend demand why Brutus rose against Caesar, this is my answer: Not that I loved Caesar less, but I loved Rome more.” Brutus felt as if Caesar’s death was noble when he killed him. Brutus felt proud and honorable because he accomplished something good showing his love to people telling them this was for the greater good and for Rome. Pg 168 “Hath Cassius liv’d to be mirth and laughter to his Brutus, When grief and blood ill-temper’d vexeth him?” ” “When I spoke of that, I was ill-tempered too.” “Do you confess so much? Give me your hand.” “And my heart too.” This quote shows the love between Brutus and Cassius and thinking each other as brothers. Brutus would become more faithful to Cassius which shows regression for Brutus because when planning a plot with Cassius would always be regressive. Brutus would stick with Cassius always being beside him and going along together in the future. This proves that Brutus’s love to Cassius and Rome was regressive and not noble because it leads to bad choices and many conflicts.
Brutus was a tragic hero leading him to bad choices because he was gullible and the love he had for others. These motivators caused the character to make bad choices and changing their minds about how one looks at one another. He achieved his goals because he was gullible and followed Cassius’s commands and loved Rome and Cassius making him decide what was an honorable act and what wasn’t. I thought the goal was not noble or worthy because he had no evidence whatsoever of Caesar being ambitious and believed he was ambitious just because Cassius told him so and his love toward Rome too.
Alchemist essay
“As the sun rose, the men began to beat the boy.” “Finally the boy screamed at the men. “I’m digging for treasure.” And although his mouth was bleeding and swollen he told his attackers that he had twice dreamed of a treasure hidden near the pyramids of Egypt.”
Santiago, a shepherd in Andalusia, dreamed about a hidden treasure near the pyramids of Egypt. Santiago then travels from his home, Andalusia to his destiny, Egypt. However on the way he meets people who support him on his journey and people, who discourage, dispirit and slow Santiago down. He overcomes many obstacles, losing everything he has and regaining prosperity. Santiago is a traveler moving towards his destiny with determination, courage and resilience.
On his journey, Santiago learns how to be determined and this determination helps him achieve his destiny. First, when meeting many mysterious people like the gypsy and the king, Melchizedek who told Santiago that he should pursue his destiny in finding the treasure in Egypt. “Melchizedek watched a small ship that was plowing its way out of the port. He would never again see the boy,” After Santiago lost all his money to a thief in Africa, he was dejected and worked for the crystal merchant in exchange for food. “I can give you the money you need to get back to your country, my son,” said the crystal merchant. The boy said nothing. He got up, adjusted his clothing, and picked up his pouch. “I’ll work for you,” he said.” He worked for the crystal merchant until he had enough money to return to Andalusia, but after spotting Urim and Thumin when they dropped from his old pouch, he remembered Melchizedek and decides to go and pursue his destiny. When Santiago saw the flight of the two hawks, it was a risky choice that Santiago took and told the chieftain because the chieftain had said that whoever like Santiago told him about the omens and the flight of the hawks, they would put him into the dungeon. However the chieftain trusted Santiago so he was determined that he would tell the chieftain because if not, the invaders would have invaded the place. “Who is the stranger who speaks of omens?” ,asked one of the chieftains, eying the boy. “It is I,” the boy answered. And told what he had seen.” As Santiago to moves toward his destiny, in addition to determination, he needs to find his inner strength to overcome the challenges before him.
Throughout his journey, Santiago learns how to be courageous which helps him overcome obstacles. “The people who come here have a lot of money to spend, so they can afford to travel,” his father said. “Amongst us, the only ones who travel are the shepherds.” “Well then I’ll be a shepherd!” Santiago begins to be courageous deciding that he would want to spend his life as a shepherd, traveling place to place with his sheep.
“The next day, the boy met the old man at noon. He brought six sheep with him. “I’m surprised,” the boy said. “My friend bought all the other sheep immediately.” Santiago sold all of his sheep and gave 10% of his flock to the old man. This proves that Santiago is courageous because he sold all of his flock and gave up his life for his destiny. The most courageous action that Santiago took was when he did not flee or show fear to the mysterious horseman who took out his curved sword and place it on Santiago’s forehead. “The sword didn’t fall. Instead, the stranger lowered it slowly, until the point touched the boy’s forehead. It drew a droplet of blood. The horseman was completely immobile, as was the boy. It didn’t even occur to the boy to flee.” Santiago never gives up, even though he faces difficult obstacles, as he is quite resilient.
During each event that had happened throughout the journey, Santiago lost hope many times but when he did, he worked hard and did everything to achieve his destiny. “The boy wanted to believe that his friend had simply become separated from him by accident. He decided to stay right there and await his return.” This was his first example of resilience when he trusted a man in Africa who held his money after saving Santiago’s life. The man took all of Santiago’s savings while Santiago was distracted by a shining Scimitar. “We could get to the pyramids by tomorrow,” said the other taking the money. “But I have to buy two camels.” “Suddenly, in the midst of all that confusion, he saw the most beautiful sword he had ever seen. The scabbard was embossed in silver, and the handle was black and encrusted with precious stones.” Santiago fell depressed and felt sorry for him until he was determined to work for the crystal merchant. He raised enough money to go to Egypt. Another difficult event Santiago faced was when the Alchemist told the chief of a tribe that Santiago would give all of his money to the chief, to spare them for three days and on the last day Santiago has turned himself into the wind or else they would get slaughtered.” What is a foreigner doing here?” asked another of the men. “He has brought money to give to your tribe,” said the alchemist, gave the gold coins to the chief.” Santiago then turns himself into the wind sparing his life and kept on going on his journey although he lost everything. Santiago then got a piece of gold from the Alchemist to show his gratitude and to replace the amount of money Santiago lost on the way to his journey. Santiago was at the end of his journey trying to dig up the treasure he had been seeking for, however two mysterious people came to Santiago beating him up to get some gold because they thought Santiago dug for the gold. When they found it with Santiago, “There’s gold here,” he said. The moon shone on the face of the Arab who had seized him, and in the man’s eyes the boy saw death. “He’s probably got more gold hidden in the ground.” They made the boy continue digging, but he found nothing.”
The people then spared his life because of Santiago’s bravery, and Santiago finally new where his treasure was. “The man who appeared to be the leader of the group spoke to one of the others: “Leave him. He doesn’t have anything else. He must have stolen this gold.” The boy fell to the sand, nearly unconscious. The leader shook him and said, “We’re leaving.” Resilience helped Santiago make wise decisions and helped him realize were his treasure really was.
These three characteristics, determination, courage, and resilience, have helped him to overcome obstacles and to make decisions in order to pursuit his destiny. The growth that Santiago gained along the way of his journey helped him find his strengths within him, persistent in deciding his own choices and exceedingly working hard after losing hope. At the beginning, Santiago did not understand these three traits because of the lack of experience he had as a shepherd. After reaching his dream, he gained more experiences and understanding himself more than what he knew as a boy.
I-movie reflection
Think creatively
In my collage, there is a deeper understanding of how it is presented. It is actaully made so that people can understand the struggle and misery the lost boys went through and how they overcame it by working hard and hoping for a better life. There is a story line in my collage which is presented from the bottom left to the top right. All the bad experiences they had go at the bottom and better experiences and hope when moving upwards on the collage.
Reason critically I used the images by putting text on the image that best suited for it. By doing this, people can understand more deeply and relate to how bad or how much help the lost boys need. People would be able to create an image in their heads how it was like for the Lost boys and by adding in the text with the picture, you have a description of what it was like. My memoir also goes well together with the picture surrounding it giving more if an understanding when people have a look at the collage.
Communicate effectively
My collage creates an awareness about the lost boys plight because i showed in picture and in text how the journey was a struggle and how their home village was attacked and destroyed. I tried to make the people feel empathy for the lost boys without actually telling them to in my collage. Most of my pictures were about how the lost boys felt scared and terror during their life and still trying to move on by achieving things that are wonderful like going to school and living by himself.
Live ethically
In my collage i tried to make the people feel empathy so that they would try to help the people in Sudan. However I did not put any text regarding to make people feel empathy but I tried making them feel so through my images.
In my collage, there is a deeper understanding of how it is presented. It is actaully made so that people can understand the struggle and misery the lost boys went through and how they overcame it by working hard and hoping for a better life. There is a story line in my collage which is presented from the bottom left to the top right. All the bad experiences they had go at the bottom and better experiences and hope when moving upwards on the collage.
Reason critically I used the images by putting text on the image that best suited for it. By doing this, people can understand more deeply and relate to how bad or how much help the lost boys need. People would be able to create an image in their heads how it was like for the Lost boys and by adding in the text with the picture, you have a description of what it was like. My memoir also goes well together with the picture surrounding it giving more if an understanding when people have a look at the collage.
Communicate effectively
My collage creates an awareness about the lost boys plight because i showed in picture and in text how the journey was a struggle and how their home village was attacked and destroyed. I tried to make the people feel empathy for the lost boys without actually telling them to in my collage. Most of my pictures were about how the lost boys felt scared and terror during their life and still trying to move on by achieving things that are wonderful like going to school and living by himself.
Live ethically
In my collage i tried to make the people feel empathy so that they would try to help the people in Sudan. However I did not put any text regarding to make people feel empathy but I tried making them feel so through my images.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Lost Boys of Sudan
There are several difficulties that Santino faced during the assimilating of the American culture. When Satino first arrived in America, he had to learn English in order to survive. During his days spent in America, Satino had big miss-communications with the American's which made it very difficult for Satino. Satino had a hard time at his job because he was very slow and didn't quite understand what to do. He followed his peers and slowly learned what to do and towards the end of the year, he was very fast and efficient. Satino also had big difficulties interacting with Americans. Some would stare at him because he was really black compared to other African Americans. Also some people were scared of him because white people tend to think all black people are dangerous. The first few days that he stayed in Houston Texas he realized that America was all about money. Money was very precious in America and money is what keeps America going. The first few weeks Santino lived in America, he had trouble with money because he had to pay the rent for the house and his job gives him very little money per hour. He encountered some problems with money, for example the time when he had to pay for 3 traffic tickets when he was driving the car. Another problem Santino faced was when he had lack of communication with the Americans. His land lord claimed that they never received any money from Santino for the rental of the apartment he was living in.
Satino dealt with these problem by learning from his mistakes and accepting the fact that they had adjust to the American culture. He had to learn about the rules that the American society runs. For example like driving a car and learning that he had to prove with a receipt or evidence that support what he or the person is stating.
Satino had to manage his money and use it wisely for his own good. Satino was able to adjust the cultural division because he made friends along the way which helped him. Through some experiences Satino was able to learn from his mistake understanding more about the culture of America.
Satino dealt with these problem by learning from his mistakes and accepting the fact that they had adjust to the American culture. He had to learn about the rules that the American society runs. For example like driving a car and learning that he had to prove with a receipt or evidence that support what he or the person is stating.
Satino had to manage his money and use it wisely for his own good. Satino was able to adjust the cultural division because he made friends along the way which helped him. Through some experiences Satino was able to learn from his mistake understanding more about the culture of America.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Strong Women
Me and my partner Joseph, are presenting a scene where Portia and Brutus is arguing about Brutus not letting her know about the plot of killing Caesar. Portia gets angry over Brutus because he does not trust her, even if she is his wife. Portia then stabs herself to ensure that Brutus can trust her and believe in her. This significant of this passage is that Portia as a woman is very strong because she stood up to a man. Portia refers to about the gender difference. She tells Brutus that are you not telling me what is wrong just because I am a woman? Later she proves Brutus wrong by stabbing herself, showing that she can stand the pain and that she can also stand the fact that she would do anything to hear what is wrong with Brutus. This show that later on in the story, Brutus would start to acknowledge Portia more by trusting her and allowing her to know of what is happening with Brutus.
Act 2 scene 1
Brutus lines
(lines 288-290)
"You are my true and honorable wife,
As dear to me as are the ruddy drops
That visit my sad heart."
Portia lines (lines 291-302)
"If this were true, then should I know this secret.
I grant I am a woman; but withal
A women that Lord Brutus took to wife;
I grant I am a woman; but withal
A woman well reputed, Cato's daughter
Think you I am no stronger than my sex,
Being so father'd, and so husbaded?
Tell me your counsels, I will not disclose 'em
I have made a strong proof of my constancy
Giving myself a voluntary wound
Here, in the thigh: can I bear that with patience,
And not my husband’s secrets?
Brutus lines (lines 303-309)
O ye gods,
Render me worthy of this noble wife!
Hark, hark! One knocks. Portia, go in awhile;
And by and by thy bosom shall partake
The secrets of my heart.
All my engagements I will construe to thee,
All the charactery of my sad brows.
Leave me with haste.
Act 2 scene 1
Brutus lines
(lines 288-290)
"You are my true and honorable wife,
As dear to me as are the ruddy drops
That visit my sad heart."
Portia lines (lines 291-302)
"If this were true, then should I know this secret.
I grant I am a woman; but withal
A women that Lord Brutus took to wife;
I grant I am a woman; but withal
A woman well reputed, Cato's daughter
Think you I am no stronger than my sex,
Being so father'd, and so husbaded?
Tell me your counsels, I will not disclose 'em
I have made a strong proof of my constancy
Giving myself a voluntary wound
Here, in the thigh: can I bear that with patience,
And not my husband’s secrets?
Brutus lines (lines 303-309)
O ye gods,
Render me worthy of this noble wife!
Hark, hark! One knocks. Portia, go in awhile;
And by and by thy bosom shall partake
The secrets of my heart.
All my engagements I will construe to thee,
All the charactery of my sad brows.
Leave me with haste.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
School of Athens by Raphael
During the Renaissance, paintings and artists were becoming very well known and important during that era. One of the most important paintings is The School of Athens. This magnificent piece of art shows varies of different aspects during the renaissance. Revealing underline messages that would help people see what developed during the Renaissance. The architecture that is in the painting follows the same path as the Greek and the Romans. This shows that Renaissance was a time of change. Every person, statue, architecture, book, etc in the painting has an important role to show what was happening during the renaissance. The groups of people studying different things (Science, Math, Philosophy) shows that Renaissance was a time of discovery and knowledge. These are some of the examples but there are plenty more that reveals more about during the Renaissance.
School of Athens
If I were in the painting, I would be Aristotle. He would read books to find out information and gain new knowledge in libraries and by observing astronomical and biological explorations of the natural world He was a caring person and he founded his own school of philosophy to teach his pupils his new discoveries and knowledge. He was a risk taker and stood up for his rights and defended his own vision of reality when someone else went against his theories or when Aristotle tried to prove someone else wrong. These traits of his are quite similar to mine in my everyday life. I am a caring and a risk taker by helping others, helping them understand and even sometimes teach new information to kids younger than me. I used to tutor little kids when I was 12 when I went to other family dinner parties, social group meetings and so on. I am a risk taker, taking risks to help me learn and gain new knowledge for myself and others to share it with. Sometimes when I risk doing something, I either find new discoveries and learn or find nothing but try again.
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