Plans

The timeline I have set is to finish by next week. It will be presented as a normal comic though te pages or content will not be shown do to the nature or humor of the comic. The purpose for it will be explained though.

Progress...

What you've done so far; - What I have done so far is that I have already finished 4 pages of my comic. That equals 8 pages total. What you still need to accomplish in the two weeks we have left; - I still need to finish 6 pages, 12 pages including front and back. How your work will benefit you and others. - my work will benefit me by getting my name out there as an artist. It will also benefit the homeless.

Timeline

• My goal is to make something that will sell so that te profit can help to educate, clothes, and feed the homeless. I believe that if we do this, some of them will repay it back to society. Then, as one we can advance as a society. • the materials I need would be paper and pen. I have that already though. •The timeline is each week I finish 10 pages. I'm doing a decent job following this timeline. • I will present this as a method to contribute to society and also as a comic.

9 Essay

Prose Essay #1 1970    Meredith’s “Ferdinand and Miranda” from The Ordeal of Richard Feveral:  Show how the young woman and the young man in the passage are made to seem naturally suited for one another.    In Meredith's "Ferdinand and Miranda" the characters are portrayed to be suited for one another via the literature techniques used. Characteristics play a key point in the suiting along with diction. The diction used can allow the audience to understand the events better. Another element is the tone present, the tone present creates an emotional atmosphere to show the character attachment. Prose Essay #2 Quentin Bell on the Woolf family: Show how style reveals feelings about family.    The style an author has an impact on the portrayal of characters. The style that Quentin Bell has allows the audience to get a certain insight on the Woolf Family. The style an author has influences the characterization, the mood, and the tone towards certain characters. Prose Essay #3 1990    Didion’s “Self-deception - Self-respect”:  Show how style and tone help convey attitude.    Attitude can be created through various different literary elements. To be exact, style and tone can play a key role in the development of attitude. Style can create a certain type of characterization and syntax while tone creates an atmosphere. Poetry Essay #1 1976 Poem: “Poetry of Departures” (Philip Larkin) Prompt: Write an essay in which you discuss how the poem's diction (choice of words) reveals his attitude toward the two ways of living mentioned in the poem.    In "Poetry of Departures" by Philip Larkin, the diction he chooses reveals the attitude shared towards the two ways of living mentioned. For example, the diction used can help illustrate certain views Larkin has on the ways of life. Poetry Essay #2 1982 Poem: “The Groundhog” (Richard Eberhart) Prompt: Write an essay in which you analyze how the language of the poem reflects the changing perceptions and emotions of the speaker as he considers the metamorphosis of the dead groundhog. Develop your essay with specific references to the text of the poem. The language used by Richard Eberhart in "The Groundhog" portrays the change of emotion and perception towards the metamorphosis of the dead groundhog. The language used serve as metaphors for the representation of the dead groundhog. The diction used distinctly shows how Larkin feels toward the groundhog. Poetry Essay #3 1983 Poem: “Clocks and Lovers” (W. H. Auden) Prompt: Write a well-organized essay in which you contrast the attitude of the clocks with that of the lover. Through careful analysis of the language and imagery, show how this contrast is important to the meaning of the poem. In "Clocks and Lovers" by W. H. Auden, the constant contrast between the lovers and the clocks serve as an important form to portray imagery to demonstrate the meaning of the poem. The continuity of time contrast with the mortality of the lovers. Signifying the minuscule ability to fight against time. Another thing used is the description of both time and the love of the lovers. Open Essay #1 1977 A character's attempt to recapture or to reject the past is important in many plays, novels, and poems.  Choose a literary work in which a character views the past with such feelings as reverence, bitterness, or longing. Show with clear evidence from the work how the character's view of the past is used to develop a theme in the work.    In Shakespeare's "Hamlet", Hamlet's constant distaste for his past, that being the death of his father serves as an important key in a theme. It demonstrate the theme of revenge. His urge to get back at the one who killed his father. Open  Essay #2 1975        Although literary critics have tended to praise the unique in literary characterization, many authors have employed the stereotyped character successfully.  Select a work of acknowledged literary merit and, in a well-written essay, show how the conventional or stereotyped character or characters function to achieve the author's purpose. The stereotypes portrayed by character doesn't necessarily serve to affect a certain group or portray them negatively but rather to portray a certain issue. In "Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger, the portrayal of Holden as an angry, foul mouthed teen filled with angst serves perfectly for the purpose. Holden portrays to a certain degree an entire generation of disillusioned teens. Another way the stereotype serves a purpose is to reach or connect two distinct worlds, the ones who revolt along with the ones who abide to the rules. Open Essay #3 1982 In great literature, no scene of violence exists for its own sake. Choose a work of literary merit that confronts the reader or audience with a scene or scenes of violence. In a well-organized essay, explain how the scene or scenes contribute to the meaning of the complete work. Avoid plot summary. The portrayal of violence is not to be seen as a mere act of obscenities in a piece of literature, for they actually serve to support the theme or undertones in the literature piece. In "A Clockwork Orange" by Anthony Burgess, the demonstration or depiction of violence serves to show the insecurity and downfall  found in that society. It also serves to harden the plot along with solidifying the characters.    Burgess' portrayal of violence acted upon by Alex creates an atmosphere of lack of safety in society and the chaos that revolves around the city. Alex not only serves as a literary mechanism but also as an entity of problems found in modern society. Violence is common, so Alex only really personifies the problems. He is the addressing to the problem.    The acts of violence also help convey the theme of the literature piece. The change of one can not last without certain commitment. This means that society is not going to change without contribution of all parties involved.    The acts of violence commuted are not as important as who was the one who commuted the act. For example the actions made by Alex solidifies his character and what exactly what he represents and what he becomes. It serves as an excellent component on characterization. It demonstrates that Alex is a sociopath but the lack of violence makes him into a vulnerable person. The lack of violence takes the essence of who he is away. In that sense, the representation of violence is important.    No matter what, violence plays a key role in a literature piece as demonstrated by Burgess in "A Clockwork Orange". The violence is personified to exemplify issues that society deals with. It serves to characterize characters and to give insight on what the theme may be.

Study Session #3:

Sorry for prating my progress late. I have maintained my studying at an even flow. I have recently started to look at the essay prompts and questions. I wanted to familiarize myself with something they might ask. That's about it.

Journal 03/05/12

Read the following excerpt from David Foster Wallace's Everything & More.  Analyze the text in terms of the basics--theme, tone, diction, and syntax--and see if you can apply any other technical elements you're covering in the lit terms.  Go down the list term by term and see what applies.  (You may cooperate in the process, but your writing should be all you.) The theme of the excerpt can be that even under pressure one can succeed. This is shown by the statement of several things that may cause on stress but in times of stress, concentration can rise above the stress. The tone is somewhat as serious but at the same time it can be seen as enlightning to one. Throughout the excerpt, the presence of a lecture or lesson being taught is present. The diction used is sophisticated, of course slang won't be used but still the diction suites the tone that has been created. As for syntax, the syntax is structured to allow a smooth transition from statement to statement.

Study Session #2

The studying alone has worked as well of not better than it has in the past. I have not gotten distracted. So far I have successfully memorized 4/5ths of the literature terms. As for pieces of literature, I have reviewed some Literature Analysis' from fellow classmate's blogs. That is about it.

AP Test Plan

My plans for the AP Test preparation is to study in solitude. I'm not going to study with other people because they most likely have different subjects they want to cover that can drain my time. More dedication to my needs with my time than other people's needs.

Macbeth Soliloquy Recital

Me reciting the Macbeth soliloquy. Credit to Miki Kagawa for recording this.

Macbeth Notes

Macbeth Notes:

•Act I:
Scene I:
-Three witches, they predict future.
-They talk about Macbeth, then leave
Scene II:
-Macbeth introduced
-Macbeth is an intense guy
-Battle going on
-Macbeth's wife is a man crusher, dominating
Scene III:
-Macbeth and friend encounter the three witches
- Witches tell Macbeth he will move up in ranging
- Tell friend he won't but he'll be happier
-Banquo is Macbeth's friend
Scene IV:
-Duncan hears from his son, Malcolm, that Cawdor has died
-Thus Macbeth moves up in rankings as told by the witches
Scene V
-Lady Macbeth hears of Macbeth's promotion
-She forces him to seize the crown
-Tells him to kill the king
Scene VI
-The king arrives to castle and is greeted by the lady
-Macbeth reconsiders killing king
Scene VII:
-Macbeth decides not to do it.
-Tells wife but wife tells him to do it
-She crushes him with her verbal assault, nags him
-He accepts
-Something about 7 kids, only boy kids
•Act II:
Scene I:
-Macbeth meets Banquo and talk
-Banquo has cursed thoughts when he sleeps
-Macbeth sees flying dagger with blood
-He grabs it and proceeds to Duncan's room to kill him
Scene II:
-Lady Macbeth hears Macbeth scream
-She states she would have killed Duncan if he didn't remind her of her dad sleeping
-States how she prepared the daggers for the murder
-Macbeth did the deed but claims he heard a voice say Macbeth murder will sleep.
-Macbeth forgot daggers inside room
-Lady Macbeth goes in to get them in order to frame someone
-She says she'd be ashamed to be as cowardly as Macbeth
Scene III:
-Macbeth meets up with two people who wish to see the king
-He takes them to the chamber to find the kings dead body
-Macbeth later tells them he found bloody daggers in the chamberlain's rooms so he killed them in rage
He tells Malcolm and Donalbain their dad is dead
-Macduff is not convinced
-Both sons flee fearing they might try to kill them
Scene IV:
-Weird things occur in the following days
-Owl eats falcon, horses eat one another
-Macbeth becomes king
•Act III:
Scene I
-In the ceremony, Macbeth tells Banquo to attend the feast
-Macbeth is now king
-He fears Banquo will become king since he will have no children
-Hires killers to murder Banquo and his son
Scene II
-Macbeth feels there are still threats to his reign
-Tells his wife his plan to kill Banquo
-Tells her to make Banquo feel secure so he can kill him
Scene III
-Banquo is killed in the forest by the murderers now joined by one more.
-Banquo's son flees.
-Banquo tells son to avenge his death
-Murderers take Banquo's body to show Macbeth
Scene IV
-Murderer tells Macbeth of the events
-Macbeth is mad but goes to his feast where he meets Banquo's ghost
-Lady Macbeth tells guest to ignore Macbeth, for it is one of his "visions"
-She considers Macbeth to not be a man rather a nancy boy.
-Macbeth decides to visit the witches again
Scene V
Witches meet with Hecate, goddess of witchcraft
-She tells them that she will take over
-She will summon fake spirits to give Macbeth fake sense of security
Scene VI
-Macbeth is seen as a tyrant
-Lennox is in England where he will join Malcolm
-Wants aid from King Edward
-War may break out
•Act IV:
Scene I:
-Witches put up an elaborate set up
-Macbeth enters seeking more prophesies
- First one is he should fear Macduff
-Second is a bloody child not born of a mother
-Lastly a crowned baby with a tree
-8 kings appear with a mirror and Banquo at the end of the line
-Macbeth sends murderers to kill Macduff's wife and children
Scene II:
-Lady Macduff questions why Macduff is gone
-She is warned she is in danger but she denies it
-Murderers barge in and kill the son
-Lady Macduff flees but is chased
Scene III:
-Macduff is put through a loyalty test, he passes
-He is told his family is is fine but later confessed that Macbeth killed his family
•Scene V:
-Lady Macbeth sleepwalks
-She talks about how she killed Lady Macduff and Banquo
Scene II:
-An army of Scotland's meet up to discuss the tyrant of Macbeth
-Led by Malcolm
Scene III:
-Macbeth is confident he will win since none woman born can harm him
-Tells doctor to cure his wife's delusional state
Scene IV:
-Malcolm discusses military tactics
-Each soldier should cut down a bough from forest to use as a disguise
Scene V:
-Macbeth is confident he will win.
-He is told the army is closing in
-Lady Macbeth is dead
-He questions the prophesies
Scene VI:
-Battle commences outside castle
Scene VII:
-Macbeth slays those around him and runs into forest
Scene VIII:
-Macduff chases him
-He feels he should kill Macbeth
Scene IX:
-Malcolm enters the castle
Scene X:
-Macduff catches up with Macbeth
-Start to fight
-Macbeth fears for his life but won't surrender
Scene XI:
-Malcolm enters castle successfully
-Macduff beheads Macbeth 

Charles Dicken's Lecture Remix

While learning about Charles Dickens we were that that he was born into poverty. The poverty played a keyrole in his development as a person and as a writer. Another thing we were taught was that he really didn't believe that money and wealth made things better, the idea which was brought upon after going on a trip to America and realizing the imperfection. Dickens was also a gifted writer influencing his works with his personal life. He also managed to write Tale of Two Cities and Great Expectations one after the other without a big gap. This is a remix because I am basically restating the notes given but in a short choppy retelling.

Literature Analysis V: Dante's Inferno

Dante's Inferno, by Dante Alghieri

I. Dante's Inferno, which is narrated by Dante Alighieri himself, is an epic revolving his voyage into Hell. In this piece of literature Hell is broken into 9 circles. Each circle serves as a containment for specific types of sinners. While Dante descends through the circles of Hell he meets historical figures. For example he meets Aristotle in the first circle which is Limbo. A place for the unbaptised. Further down he reaches the 9th circle which is home to betrayed, among them is Judas being eaten by Lucifer. The narration serves a major part in the epic because it serves as a way of depicting everything as if it was a real experience. He places his own thoughts through the depiction of the trip down Hell.

II. The theme to Dante's Inferno can be seen as one's actions have a great impact on one's life. The theme can also be that maybe morality is what keeps everything structured. Both of these themes have support for example the concept of Hell is basically that sinners get what they deserve in exchange of their heinous decisions. Morality can also be supported sunset everyone that had "broken" morals was stuck in a place of chaos and were full of remorse.

III. The author's tone throughout the piece of literature is that of enlightenment and a somber tone revolving around the acts and portrayls of suffering he has witnessed. For example Dante is never shown cheerful but rather he is shown being to interested with how everything is in Hell. Another example is the whole portayal of Dante's narration of the epic, he always has a serious tone.

IV. Five literary techniques that support that the tone is somber and serious would be allusions to religion of course. The biggest allusion made is Heaven and Hell. Around the beginning Dante reaches the gates of Hell which read, "Abandon all thy hope ye who enters." somewhat of a bleak sentence demonstrating the undertones of the epic. Another technique is the structure used. It is in Iambic pentameter, but the way the words where chosen amplifies the tone of the literature, this can also be seen as syntax and diction. Another technique used would be imagery. We are constantly depicted images of demons, people suffering, and death in the epic. This also supports the somber tones of the literature piece.
The fourth technique is the mood created or rather atmosphere created. There is not much joyful depictions in this. Lastly there is the sequences of trips. For example as Dante descends into hell, so does the humanity. Each realm depicts a darker side of man until in the end we realize we are all like what is depicted. Thus creating a very dark somber tone.

Great Expectation Discussin Notes

What we discussed in our groups about the use literary techniques in Great Expectations went from tone to irony. For example the allusion of the poverty relating to both Pip and Dickens. Another is the use of irony in the beginning. For example when Pip helps out the man at the grave , but then it turns out that that man is a criminal and he screws over Pip. Others include the somber tone of the whole novel in general.

Grey Expectations

The first 15 pages of Great Expectations by Charles Dickens reveals to be a mirrored image of his life. When Dickens was a child he was an orphan, just like Pip. So in away the story might be a retelling of what he went through. It is also well known that Pip like Dickens were extremely poor and tried to make ends meet.

Great Expectations Title

The plot to the novel Great Expectations by Charles Dickenson is about a criminal who gains a great amount of cash. This new opportunity can be seen as a blows sing but better as a double edge sword. As he gets the money people begin to expect for him to change his manners, change personality, adapt to the upperclass society where as he was used to being the scum of the earth. So in short, everybody developed great expectations for him.

Literature Analysis IV

Catcher In the Rye Literature Analysis
 
1. Briefly summarize the plot of the novel you read.

Catcher In the Rye is a tale about coming of age if you may. It is narrated by the main character, which is Holden Caulfield. He depicts his story while he is being interviewed in a way at a mental clinic. His talks about the tragic death of his brother which causes him some pain and causes him to anguish. After moving to New York he begins to go into a downward spiral. He has a thing for despising people he calls "phonies". Once he moves into the city he meets a prostitute which he falls for. In the end he ends up in a mental clinic.

2. Succinctly describe the theme of the novel. Avoid cliches.

The theme of the novel can be seen the evolution of character. For example we are introduce to Holden as a rude arrogant kid but he later reveals to be a multi- sided character. He shows compassion, sympathy, and also despair when he enters into a downward spiral he seems to come out at the end as a relatable character. 

3. Describe the author's tone.  Include three excerpts that illustrate your point(s).

The author's tone seems to be sarcastic, sort of mocking, but also empathetic at the same time. He does make Holden seem like someone who has struggled. For example, "Goddamn money. It always ends up making you blue as hell." This demonstrated his observation on money's effect on people according to Holden. Another example is, "If a girl looks swell when she meets you, who gives a damn if she's late? Nobody." This is a humorous tone used to enlighten the somber tone of the novel. Another example is one that also creates a depressing  tone, "People never believe you." it sort of makes it feel like a endless struggle.

4. Describe five literary elements/techniques you observed that strengthened your understanding of the theme and/or your sense of the tone.  Include three excerpts that will help your reader understand each one.

Five literary elements that helped me understand the theme was the diction that Salinger used. When Salinger used swear words or vulgarity it created a sense of who Holden's character was, which later attributed to what he develops into. Another technique is the sense of empathy that he uses in order to help us relate to the troubles that Holden has. The third technique used is the repetition of references to Holden's hate towards the adults. It creates a sense of loss of innocence. Another technique is the mood created. Salinger executes the way mood was used nicely by perfectly illustrating a mournful scene, for example the memory of Holden's dead brother, to actually affect the way we feel towards the scene. A final technique used is his point of view. Written in first person point of view this allows the narrator, Holden, to describe with more sentiment and with more capacity of being relatable to the audience.