A typical man. Strong, brave and kind, but he does not own a lot of power. Then one day, he immediately becomes the King and ruler of a whole country. No work was needed, overnight he just received the power to rule every human being in his country. "Macbeth" by Shakespeare is about a man who gains this amount of power in one night. Fate said he was the deserver of the power, but he quickly finds out he is not ready for such a huge responsibility. He makes bad decisions and has to kill people to keep his kingship, only to be executed, taking down with him all of his closest family and friends. The novel "Macbeth" written by Shakespeare portrays that acquiring great amounts of power too quickly makes a person incapable of controlling it, even when fate says they should have the power, because the strenuous path to gaining power is mandatory to teach them how to control it.
The second Macbeth became the King of Scotland was when he murdered King Duncan in his sleep. And that same second is when Macbeth started to fall in a downward spiral. He wasn't one to take shortcuts and kill people, until he was King. "I'll go no more: I am afraid to think what I have done; Look on't again I dare not." (2.2.51-3) Macbeth regretted his actions immediately. After killing King Duncan, he realized what he had done to become the King of Scotland, and he didn't approve of it. He feared the consequences of being caught so much that he was willing to do anything. He wanted to keep his power, but the power was what was making him do these things. "Who wore our health but sickly in his life, Which in his death were perfect." (3.1.106-7) Newly crowned Macbeth was still on his toes. He was nervous that people knew what he did, especially Banquo, one of his best friends. Friends, enemies, strangers. They all weren't safe around Macbeth. Anyone who was suspicious of knowing Macbeth's truth was on the kill list. He acquired too much power without knowing the responsibility, which made him out of control.
Towards the middle of the book, Macbeth started to lose control of all his power. It portrayed how he was not ready at all for the pressure of being King. The killing did not stop. In fact, murders started to occur with larger amounts of people at a time. Fate told Macbeth to beware Macduff, so he took matters into his own hands and decided to kill Macduff and his family. "Then live, Macduff: what need I fear of thee? But yet I'll make assurance double sure, And take a bond of fate: thou shalt not live," (4.1.82-4) Beware of Macduff is all fate said. It never stated that he knew Macbeth's deep secret. But the secret Macbeth was hiding was the only thing on his mind. He assumed Macduff knew and had to be kept silent. Evidently, Macbeth was not suitable for a great amount of power. He was nervous and hesitant about every situation. Also, he was not trained to be a King and hadn't been through the tough trials leading up to King. Maybe he would've been better if he had gotten it rightfully in time, but when he killed King Duncan, he did not deserve the kingship. A rightful King has to be put through challenges. One specific person had been put through tragedies, Malcolm. "But Macbeth is. A good and virtuous nature may recoil, In an imperial charge." (4.3.18-20) Malcolm reveals that he knows Macbeth killed his father. He became so scared for his life that he fled to England. But the murdering of his father pushed him to become the rightful King of Scotland. He was going through hardships as a King should before being crowned. Unlike Macbeth, Malcolm gained power slowly in a controlled way.
Malcolm still needed to complete his quest to become King. His last task was to kill Macbeth, who was tainting Scotland with evil. "Cousins, I hope, the days are near at hand That chambers will be safe." (5.3.1-2) Malcolm immediately became a leader for the battle against Macbeth, which is an important trait of a King. Everything started to come in place for Malcolm. His hardships through his life brought him to where he was that day. The murdering of his father, the murdering of his friend's family, and now the fight against Macbeth all taught Malcolm how to be a great ruler. Macbeth didn't learn any of this, making him an unexperienced and awful possessor of power. "My thanes and kinsmen, Henceforth be earls, the first that ever Scotland" (5.7.91-2) The difference between Macbeth and Malcolm was that Macbeth did nothing good during his ruling. Before even being crowned, Malcolm made an order that benefited the country forever. Their productiveness in being King corresponds directly to how they became King. Macbeth took the easy way out and failed to be a good ruler. Malcolm fought through battles to finally get his crown and he made the country better immediately. Macbeth's loss of control was the death of him.
In conclusion, power isn't something to be taken lightly, it's a dangerous thing to have. Giving it to someone unworthy results to bad happenings of misused power. Macbeth was unrightfully given too much power at once which made him lose control. He killed people to keep his power and let his wife die in the process. His mind was set on keeping the crown, nothing else. Power made him crazy and oblivious to what he was doing. A better King has to mature while going through hardships before gaining power. Malcolm did exactly that. He didn't take shortcuts or the easy way out, he fought and fought striving to be a great King one day. The journey to power is just as important as the power itself.
Friday, May 5, 2017
Monday, May 1, 2017
LOTF Journal Reflection
I back up Ralph all the way! He was picked to be the chief and he should be able to tell Jack what to do. All Jack does is hunt which hasn't been very helpful until lately. His hunters were supposed to be keeping the fire going and they let it go out, right when a boat passed by. Ralph should've beat up Jack, especially after he pushed me and broke my glasses. I was furious. Ralph just doesn't understand how to use his power. He lets Jack get away with too much things. If I had Ralph's power Jack wouldn't be here anymore.
Being rescued should be the first thing we have in mind, not catching pigs. If Jack had done his job, we would have been on that boat on our way home. Now I'm still stuck on this island where no one listens to me and I have to be around Jack. I just want to be rescued so I'm going to do anything I can to get myself saved. If only someone would listen to my ideas and help me. Everyone thinks I'm one of the little kids that play all day. Giving everyone names? What kind of job is that? Being rescued is my top priority on my list.
Lately, things haven't been going smoothly on our island. Ralph lets Jack talk back to him. The choir boys just want to hunt and leave the fire. And all of the little kids are scared of the snake beast that was seen. But the only boy that saw it is missing now. I don't know why they listened to him. Well, I'm still a nobody in this tribe. Even though I found the conch shell and they use my glasses to make fires. Honestly I hate this island and I need to get off of here. It's not a place for a short fat boy with asthma.
Being rescued should be the first thing we have in mind, not catching pigs. If Jack had done his job, we would have been on that boat on our way home. Now I'm still stuck on this island where no one listens to me and I have to be around Jack. I just want to be rescued so I'm going to do anything I can to get myself saved. If only someone would listen to my ideas and help me. Everyone thinks I'm one of the little kids that play all day. Giving everyone names? What kind of job is that? Being rescued is my top priority on my list.
Lately, things haven't been going smoothly on our island. Ralph lets Jack talk back to him. The choir boys just want to hunt and leave the fire. And all of the little kids are scared of the snake beast that was seen. But the only boy that saw it is missing now. I don't know why they listened to him. Well, I'm still a nobody in this tribe. Even though I found the conch shell and they use my glasses to make fires. Honestly I hate this island and I need to get off of here. It's not a place for a short fat boy with asthma.
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Macbeth Rough Draft
Imagine a typical man. Strong, brave and kind, but they do not own a lot of power. Then one day, they immediately become the King and ruler of a whole country. No work was needed, overnight they just recieved the power to rule every human being in their country. "Macbeth" by Shakespeare is about a man who gains this amount of power in one night. Fate said he was the deserver of the power, but he quickly finds out he is not ready for such a huge responsibility. He makes bad decisions and has to kill people to keep his kingship, only to be executed, taking down with him all of his closest family and friends. The novel "Macbeth" written by Shakespeare portrays that acquiring great amounts of power too quickly makes a person incapable of controlling it, even when fate says they should have the power, because the strenuous path to gaining power is mandatory to teach them how to control it.
The second Macbeth became the King of Scotland was when he murdered King Duncan in his sleep. And that same second is when Macbeth started to fall in a downward spiral. He wasn't one to take shortcuts and kill people, until he was King. "I'll go no more: I am afraid to think what I have done; Look on't again I dare not." (2.2.51-3) Macbeth regretted his actions immediately. After killing King Duncan, he realized what he had done to become the King of Scotland, and he didn't approve of it. He feared the consequences of being caught so much that he was willing to do anything. He wanted to keep his power, but the power was what was making him do these things. "Who wore our health but sickly in his life, Which in his death were perfect." (3.1.106-7) Newly crowned Macbeth was still on his toes. He was nervous that people knew what he did, especially Banquo, one of his best friends. Friends, enemies, strangers. They all weren't safe around Macbeth. Anyone who was suspicious of knowing Macbeth's truth was on the kill list. He acquired too much power without knowing the responsibility, which made him out of control.
Towards the middle of the book, the killing did not stop. In fact, murderings started to occur with larger amounts of people at a time. Fate told Macbeth to beware Macduff, so he took matters into his own hands and decided to kill Macduff and his family. "Then live, Macduff: what need I fear of thee? But yet I'll make assurance double sure, And take a bond of fate: thou shalt not live," (4.1.82-4) Beware of Macduff is all fate said. It never stated that he knew Macbeth's deep secret. But the secret Macbeth was hiding was the only thing on his mind. He assumed Macduff knew and had to be kept silent. Evidently, Macbeth was not suitable for a great amount of power. He was nervous and hesitant about every situation. Also, he was not trained to be a King and hadn't been through the tough trials leading up to King. Maybe he would've been better if he had gotten it rightfully in time, but when he killed King Duncan, he did not deserve the kingship. A rightful King has to be put through challenges. One specific person had been put through tragedies, Malcolm. "But Macbeth is. A good and virtuous nature may recoil, In an imperial charge." ( 4.3.18-20) Malcolm reveals that he knows Macbeth killed his father. He became so scared for his life that he fled to England. But the murdering of his father pushed him to become the rightful King of Scotland. He was going through hardships as a King should before being crowned. Unlike Macbeth, Malcolm gained power slowly in a controlled way.
Malcolm still needed to complete his quest to become King. His last task was to kill Macbeth, who was tainting Scotland with evil. "Cousins, I hope, the days are near at hand That chambers will be safe." (5.3.1-2) Malcolm immediately became a leader for the battle against Macbeth, which is an important trait of a King. Everything started to come in place for Malcolm. His hardships through his life brought him to where he was that day. The murdering of his father, the murdering of his friend's family, and now the fight against Macbeth all taught Malcolm how to be a great ruler. Macbeth didn't learn any of this, making him an unexperienced and awful possessor of power. "My thanes and kinsmen, Henceforth be earls, the first that ever Scotland" (5.7.91-2) The difference between Macbeth and Malcolm was that Macbeth did nothing good during his ruling. Before even being crowned, Malcolm made an order that benefited the country forever. Their productiveness in being King corresponds directly to how they became King. Macbeth took the easy way out and failed to be a good ruler. Malcolm fough through battles to finally get his crown and he made the country better immediately. Macbeth's loss of control was the death of him.
In conclusion, power isn't something to be taken lightly, it's a dangerous thing to have. Giving it to someone unworthy results to bad happenings of misused power. Macbeth was unrightfully given too much power at once which made him lose control. He killed people to keep his power and let his wife die in the process. His mind was set on keeping the crown, nothing else. Power made him crazy and oblivious to what he was doing. A better King has to mature while going through hardships before gaining power. Malcolm did exactly that. He didn't take shortuts or the easy way out, he fought and fought striving to be a great King one day. The journey to power is just as important as the power itself.
The second Macbeth became the King of Scotland was when he murdered King Duncan in his sleep. And that same second is when Macbeth started to fall in a downward spiral. He wasn't one to take shortcuts and kill people, until he was King. "I'll go no more: I am afraid to think what I have done; Look on't again I dare not." (2.2.51-3) Macbeth regretted his actions immediately. After killing King Duncan, he realized what he had done to become the King of Scotland, and he didn't approve of it. He feared the consequences of being caught so much that he was willing to do anything. He wanted to keep his power, but the power was what was making him do these things. "Who wore our health but sickly in his life, Which in his death were perfect." (3.1.106-7) Newly crowned Macbeth was still on his toes. He was nervous that people knew what he did, especially Banquo, one of his best friends. Friends, enemies, strangers. They all weren't safe around Macbeth. Anyone who was suspicious of knowing Macbeth's truth was on the kill list. He acquired too much power without knowing the responsibility, which made him out of control.
Towards the middle of the book, the killing did not stop. In fact, murderings started to occur with larger amounts of people at a time. Fate told Macbeth to beware Macduff, so he took matters into his own hands and decided to kill Macduff and his family. "Then live, Macduff: what need I fear of thee? But yet I'll make assurance double sure, And take a bond of fate: thou shalt not live," (4.1.82-4) Beware of Macduff is all fate said. It never stated that he knew Macbeth's deep secret. But the secret Macbeth was hiding was the only thing on his mind. He assumed Macduff knew and had to be kept silent. Evidently, Macbeth was not suitable for a great amount of power. He was nervous and hesitant about every situation. Also, he was not trained to be a King and hadn't been through the tough trials leading up to King. Maybe he would've been better if he had gotten it rightfully in time, but when he killed King Duncan, he did not deserve the kingship. A rightful King has to be put through challenges. One specific person had been put through tragedies, Malcolm. "But Macbeth is. A good and virtuous nature may recoil, In an imperial charge." ( 4.3.18-20) Malcolm reveals that he knows Macbeth killed his father. He became so scared for his life that he fled to England. But the murdering of his father pushed him to become the rightful King of Scotland. He was going through hardships as a King should before being crowned. Unlike Macbeth, Malcolm gained power slowly in a controlled way.
Malcolm still needed to complete his quest to become King. His last task was to kill Macbeth, who was tainting Scotland with evil. "Cousins, I hope, the days are near at hand That chambers will be safe." (5.3.1-2) Malcolm immediately became a leader for the battle against Macbeth, which is an important trait of a King. Everything started to come in place for Malcolm. His hardships through his life brought him to where he was that day. The murdering of his father, the murdering of his friend's family, and now the fight against Macbeth all taught Malcolm how to be a great ruler. Macbeth didn't learn any of this, making him an unexperienced and awful possessor of power. "My thanes and kinsmen, Henceforth be earls, the first that ever Scotland" (5.7.91-2) The difference between Macbeth and Malcolm was that Macbeth did nothing good during his ruling. Before even being crowned, Malcolm made an order that benefited the country forever. Their productiveness in being King corresponds directly to how they became King. Macbeth took the easy way out and failed to be a good ruler. Malcolm fough through battles to finally get his crown and he made the country better immediately. Macbeth's loss of control was the death of him.
In conclusion, power isn't something to be taken lightly, it's a dangerous thing to have. Giving it to someone unworthy results to bad happenings of misused power. Macbeth was unrightfully given too much power at once which made him lose control. He killed people to keep his power and let his wife die in the process. His mind was set on keeping the crown, nothing else. Power made him crazy and oblivious to what he was doing. A better King has to mature while going through hardships before gaining power. Malcolm did exactly that. He didn't take shortuts or the easy way out, he fought and fought striving to be a great King one day. The journey to power is just as important as the power itself.
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Act II Quiz
1. Yes, I think Lady Macbeth is a cold blooded murderer because she never batted an eye to change her mind about killing King Duncan. Her intentions were pure evil and she didn't look back once. Also, she made up a whole plan to ensure they got away with the murder, which is something a cold blooded person would do.
2. Lady Macbeth fainted in Act II to make sure nobody was suspicous of her. She acted like she was shocked of what happened. She did this to really sell her plan and not get caught. It did serve its purpose because nobody thought a poor women would kill the King, especially if she fainted at the site of his body. The others even said things like, "poor Lady Macbeth".
3. Macbeth's attitude changed to guilt about his murder. After he had done the act, he only then realized what he had done. He felt guilty of it and almost confessed to everybody. But nobody suspected him even when he yelled out "I killed King Duncan". They thought he meant indirectly and Macbeth, full of guilt, got away with the murder.
4. Lady Macbeth didn't kill King Duncan herself because if it came to the point where the murderer was found, Macbeth would technically be the murderer because he physically did it. Although it was all her plan, she would never get caught. She influenced Macbeth to do if for her to cover her up later.
5. Yes, I think Macbeth will have to do other things to keep ruling as King. When people get curious and suspect him of murdering King Duncan, he will have to kill more and more people to keep covering up lies. More lies make more murders and the cycle keeps going.
2. Lady Macbeth fainted in Act II to make sure nobody was suspicous of her. She acted like she was shocked of what happened. She did this to really sell her plan and not get caught. It did serve its purpose because nobody thought a poor women would kill the King, especially if she fainted at the site of his body. The others even said things like, "poor Lady Macbeth".
3. Macbeth's attitude changed to guilt about his murder. After he had done the act, he only then realized what he had done. He felt guilty of it and almost confessed to everybody. But nobody suspected him even when he yelled out "I killed King Duncan". They thought he meant indirectly and Macbeth, full of guilt, got away with the murder.
4. Lady Macbeth didn't kill King Duncan herself because if it came to the point where the murderer was found, Macbeth would technically be the murderer because he physically did it. Although it was all her plan, she would never get caught. She influenced Macbeth to do if for her to cover her up later.
5. Yes, I think Macbeth will have to do other things to keep ruling as King. When people get curious and suspect him of murdering King Duncan, he will have to kill more and more people to keep covering up lies. More lies make more murders and the cycle keeps going.
Sunday, April 2, 2017
Macbeth Anticipation Guide
Macbeth Anticipation Guide
1. Behind every great man is a great woman (every great man is supported, guided, helped and even pushed by a great woman).
I disagree with this statement because a man doesn't need someone else to do great things. Also, a man can be pushed by another great man. A personal experience is that I learned about Beethoven and he never married. He made famous pieces of music by himself and did great things.
2. Witches, demons, and evil spirits actually exist.
I disagree with this statement because I have not experienced any of these strange occurrences. It would be remarkable if these things were real but I won't believe in them until I experience it first hand. A personal experience is that I've watched ghost hunting shows and 'spirits' show up on their gadgets, but I think it is fake.
3. Sometimes it is necessary to do something wrong to get what you want.
I agree with this statement because sometimes you have to break small rules to help a bigger cause. The punishment for breaking a small rule should be worth the price if you are helping a cause you believe in. A personal experience is that in school I exaggerate my essays so they are not entirely true. I do this to make my essays more interesting and so I get a better grade which will help me get into a better college.
4. What goes around comes around (karma).
I agree with this statement because this has happened to me countless times. Since I've experienced it first hand a number of times, I believe that karma is real and happens everyday. For example, my mom told me to move a heavy box in my room because it was slightly in the doorway. I decided to say ok and not do it. Later that day, when I was walking into my room I kicked the box really hard and my foot was really sore.
5. Human beings are easily tempted by things they want, even if it’s wrong.
I agree with this statement because everyone has greed. If you really wanted something, breaking a few rules is a small price to pay if you get what you want. For example, in school I get really tempted to fool around in class even though I know I will get in trouble. My friends were throwing things so I joined in the action and I got caught by my teacher.
6. If someone feels that the ruler/s of his/her country is destroying the country, that person should try to overthrow the ruler/s.
I agree with this statement because people should have the right to change their country for the better. Petitions are a good way America uses to change things in our country. For example, I learned about how America fought for their independence from British. They were treating us like garbage and taking all of our land and goods. We were right to fight them and take back our land.
7. There are circumstances or events that justify murdering someone.
I agree with this statement because if you had the chance to kill someone who killed everyone you cared about, the answer would be easy. At least you avenged the people you loved. For example, I read in the newspaper about a son who killed a burglar who killed his parents. He was right to justify his parents.
8. Success is worth any price you have to pay.
I disagree with this statement because in sports, cheating will make the victory unjust. There's a point in everything that is too extreme to get success. For example, in the Hunger Games, they had to kill each other to gain victory. They couldn't kill each other because it wouldn't be worth the guilt. Those memories would have bit them in the butt later on.
9. Kings are appointed by God, and they rule as His representatives on Earth.
I disagree with this statement because some kings did not rule with the best they could. Donald Trump is the king of America and he was not appointed by God. Anybody can become a king if they work at it. Hard work and dedication can make anything possible.
10. Your astrological forecast (your horoscope) is a good indicator of how your day will go.
I disagree with this statement because I think when people get these forecasts, they shape their day so it corresponds with the forecast. The forecast makes them believe it's going to happen so they naturally make their day as the forecast say. I have never got a forecast, but if I wake up one day and start to have bad things happen to me, I sort of make my myself believe my whole day will be bad. The rest of the day, I make my day bad with me not even knowing.
11. Traitors should be executed.
I disagree with this statement because some people have a good enough reason. They may have been forced to be a traitor or their family would die. The traitor should be asked what their circumstances are before automatically killing them. For example, in a movie I watched a woman was forced to walk around with bombs strapped to her. This was an act of treason, but she was forced to do it or innocent people would die.
1. Behind every great man is a great woman (every great man is supported, guided, helped and even pushed by a great woman).
I disagree with this statement because a man doesn't need someone else to do great things. Also, a man can be pushed by another great man. A personal experience is that I learned about Beethoven and he never married. He made famous pieces of music by himself and did great things.
2. Witches, demons, and evil spirits actually exist.
I disagree with this statement because I have not experienced any of these strange occurrences. It would be remarkable if these things were real but I won't believe in them until I experience it first hand. A personal experience is that I've watched ghost hunting shows and 'spirits' show up on their gadgets, but I think it is fake.
3. Sometimes it is necessary to do something wrong to get what you want.
I agree with this statement because sometimes you have to break small rules to help a bigger cause. The punishment for breaking a small rule should be worth the price if you are helping a cause you believe in. A personal experience is that in school I exaggerate my essays so they are not entirely true. I do this to make my essays more interesting and so I get a better grade which will help me get into a better college.
4. What goes around comes around (karma).
I agree with this statement because this has happened to me countless times. Since I've experienced it first hand a number of times, I believe that karma is real and happens everyday. For example, my mom told me to move a heavy box in my room because it was slightly in the doorway. I decided to say ok and not do it. Later that day, when I was walking into my room I kicked the box really hard and my foot was really sore.
5. Human beings are easily tempted by things they want, even if it’s wrong.
I agree with this statement because everyone has greed. If you really wanted something, breaking a few rules is a small price to pay if you get what you want. For example, in school I get really tempted to fool around in class even though I know I will get in trouble. My friends were throwing things so I joined in the action and I got caught by my teacher.
6. If someone feels that the ruler/s of his/her country is destroying the country, that person should try to overthrow the ruler/s.
I agree with this statement because people should have the right to change their country for the better. Petitions are a good way America uses to change things in our country. For example, I learned about how America fought for their independence from British. They were treating us like garbage and taking all of our land and goods. We were right to fight them and take back our land.
7. There are circumstances or events that justify murdering someone.
I agree with this statement because if you had the chance to kill someone who killed everyone you cared about, the answer would be easy. At least you avenged the people you loved. For example, I read in the newspaper about a son who killed a burglar who killed his parents. He was right to justify his parents.
8. Success is worth any price you have to pay.
I disagree with this statement because in sports, cheating will make the victory unjust. There's a point in everything that is too extreme to get success. For example, in the Hunger Games, they had to kill each other to gain victory. They couldn't kill each other because it wouldn't be worth the guilt. Those memories would have bit them in the butt later on.
9. Kings are appointed by God, and they rule as His representatives on Earth.
I disagree with this statement because some kings did not rule with the best they could. Donald Trump is the king of America and he was not appointed by God. Anybody can become a king if they work at it. Hard work and dedication can make anything possible.
10. Your astrological forecast (your horoscope) is a good indicator of how your day will go.
I disagree with this statement because I think when people get these forecasts, they shape their day so it corresponds with the forecast. The forecast makes them believe it's going to happen so they naturally make their day as the forecast say. I have never got a forecast, but if I wake up one day and start to have bad things happen to me, I sort of make my myself believe my whole day will be bad. The rest of the day, I make my day bad with me not even knowing.
11. Traitors should be executed.
I disagree with this statement because some people have a good enough reason. They may have been forced to be a traitor or their family would die. The traitor should be asked what their circumstances are before automatically killing them. For example, in a movie I watched a woman was forced to walk around with bombs strapped to her. This was an act of treason, but she was forced to do it or innocent people would die.
Partner Macbeth Pre Discussion
Partner: Kelci
- Is evil ingrained in human nature? That is, are some people just “born evil,” or is evil caused by circumstance or environment?
We believe that evil is caused by circumstance and environment, because babies are born innocent, and lack the knowledge about evil actions. One's mind develops according to their environment during their childhood. As they grow up, they experience and perceive the different levels of evil that are embedded in this world. For example, if a person grows up in an abusive family, the chances of them turning out to be abusive as well is greatly increased. A child brought up to be kind hearted, with no reasons to display acts of evil is the opposite. Their chances of turning evil are none. In, conclusion, people are not born evil but they are influenced at a young age. Being raised poorly in an unhealthy environment causes evil.
Are our lives determined by fate, or by the acts of our free will?
Our lives are determined by free will. There is always a choice in anything you do. People don't have one fate in their life, they are able to change their life and make their own path. Some people wait for their fate when they could be living their life with free will. For example, if an athlete wants to make it to the pros, they should work their hardest to make sure they make it. Leaving it to fate stops them from working hard. In conclusion, people don't have one fate. Their choices in life sculpt their path.
Is redemption truly possible? That is, is it possible to commit an act of genuine evil and truly recover from it?
No, we don't believe that redemption is truly possible, because when a person commits an act of genuine evil, it stays with them and haunts them forever. Even if they receive forgiveness from the people that they hurt from their actions, they can never truly forgive themselves. What they can do is make peace with their decision and understand that the past is in the past, and there is nothing that they can do to change it. People can try to make up for their actions by doing good deeds and being a better person, but the truth is, that act of evil will have changed their lives forever. We don't believe that anyone can ever fully recover from an act of genuine evil.
Is it possible to admire or respect a person whom you know has committed acts of genuine evil?
Yes, it is possible to admire or respect a person whom you know has committed acts of genuine evil . Acts of evil don't necessarily define who a person is. A person can have a major setback in their life, caused by a bad decision, and then turn around and work towards the greater good for the rest of their life, in an attempt to redeem themselves. That is a person who'd we both admire and respect, because it shows perseverance and the willingness to change, which is always tough.
Do “the ends justify the means”? That is, if one uses morally evil methods to acquire a goal, is that goal forever tainted or polluted by the actions one has taken to achieve it?
Yes, if a person uses evil methods to acquire a goal, that goal is polluted. A person can't forget evil acts they've done and they will be reminded of those acts every time they think about the goal they achieved. There's always another way to achieve your goal, even if it takes more work it will be worth it in the end. For example, if an athlete really wants to win the championship game, they can cheat and it would be easier to win, but that victory will be unjust and forever tainted. Winning fairly may take more work but in the end it's better than taking the easy way out.
- Is evil ingrained in human nature? That is, are some people just “born evil,” or is evil caused by circumstance or environment?
We believe that evil is caused by circumstance and environment, because babies are born innocent, and lack the knowledge about evil actions. One's mind develops according to their environment during their childhood. As they grow up, they experience and perceive the different levels of evil that are embedded in this world. For example, if a person grows up in an abusive family, the chances of them turning out to be abusive as well is greatly increased. A child brought up to be kind hearted, with no reasons to display acts of evil is the opposite. Their chances of turning evil are none. In, conclusion, people are not born evil but they are influenced at a young age. Being raised poorly in an unhealthy environment causes evil.
Are our lives determined by fate, or by the acts of our free will?
Our lives are determined by free will. There is always a choice in anything you do. People don't have one fate in their life, they are able to change their life and make their own path. Some people wait for their fate when they could be living their life with free will. For example, if an athlete wants to make it to the pros, they should work their hardest to make sure they make it. Leaving it to fate stops them from working hard. In conclusion, people don't have one fate. Their choices in life sculpt their path.
Is redemption truly possible? That is, is it possible to commit an act of genuine evil and truly recover from it?
No, we don't believe that redemption is truly possible, because when a person commits an act of genuine evil, it stays with them and haunts them forever. Even if they receive forgiveness from the people that they hurt from their actions, they can never truly forgive themselves. What they can do is make peace with their decision and understand that the past is in the past, and there is nothing that they can do to change it. People can try to make up for their actions by doing good deeds and being a better person, but the truth is, that act of evil will have changed their lives forever. We don't believe that anyone can ever fully recover from an act of genuine evil.
Is it possible to admire or respect a person whom you know has committed acts of genuine evil?
Yes, it is possible to admire or respect a person whom you know has committed acts of genuine evil . Acts of evil don't necessarily define who a person is. A person can have a major setback in their life, caused by a bad decision, and then turn around and work towards the greater good for the rest of their life, in an attempt to redeem themselves. That is a person who'd we both admire and respect, because it shows perseverance and the willingness to change, which is always tough.
Do “the ends justify the means”? That is, if one uses morally evil methods to acquire a goal, is that goal forever tainted or polluted by the actions one has taken to achieve it?
Yes, if a person uses evil methods to acquire a goal, that goal is polluted. A person can't forget evil acts they've done and they will be reminded of those acts every time they think about the goal they achieved. There's always another way to achieve your goal, even if it takes more work it will be worth it in the end. For example, if an athlete really wants to win the championship game, they can cheat and it would be easier to win, but that victory will be unjust and forever tainted. Winning fairly may take more work but in the end it's better than taking the easy way out.
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
LC #2
1a. Dehumanization: The process of depriving a person or group of positive human qualities.
1b. Something that changed in the prisoners' behavior was that they would do anything for food. They were not fed nearly enough to a healthy diet and they were suffering from malnutrition. Drastic measures were done to get even a little piece of bread. They even sold their shoes and clothes exposing them to frostbite. They didn't care because rhey had one thing on their mind, get something to eat.
1c. Elizer's change in behavior showed certain evidence of dehumanization. Before, he would be picky to what foods he wanted to eat when his mother made him soup. In the camps, he devoured any food that came in his hands. Another behavior change Elizer showed was when he gave in to the guard's orders. He let them Idek beat him and his father up. He did not talk or fight back. His response to his notice of behavior change was that he started to not believe in his religion. He felt that God was not doing anything to help him and the Jews. He no longer prayed and he swore to God.
"I now took little interest in anything except my daily plate of soup and my crust of stale bread." (pg. 50)
Eliezer started to be possessed in a daily routine of waiting for soup and bread. Other basic necesities of life were not cared about anymore. He was willing to sell his shoes for a piece of bread. Also, his cravings for food made his father a second priority. Eliezer was more worried about his life than his own father's.
"Why, but why should I bless Him? In every fiber I rebelled."
When Eliezer started to notice how his behavior had changed, he began to think about God. He began to wonder why he hasn't done anything to help the Jews. This made Eliezer angry at God and he began to swear at him. He no longer prayed or worshipped Him.
1b. Something that changed in the prisoners' behavior was that they would do anything for food. They were not fed nearly enough to a healthy diet and they were suffering from malnutrition. Drastic measures were done to get even a little piece of bread. They even sold their shoes and clothes exposing them to frostbite. They didn't care because rhey had one thing on their mind, get something to eat.
1c. Elizer's change in behavior showed certain evidence of dehumanization. Before, he would be picky to what foods he wanted to eat when his mother made him soup. In the camps, he devoured any food that came in his hands. Another behavior change Elizer showed was when he gave in to the guard's orders. He let them Idek beat him and his father up. He did not talk or fight back. His response to his notice of behavior change was that he started to not believe in his religion. He felt that God was not doing anything to help him and the Jews. He no longer prayed and he swore to God.
"I now took little interest in anything except my daily plate of soup and my crust of stale bread." (pg. 50)
Eliezer started to be possessed in a daily routine of waiting for soup and bread. Other basic necesities of life were not cared about anymore. He was willing to sell his shoes for a piece of bread. Also, his cravings for food made his father a second priority. Eliezer was more worried about his life than his own father's.
"Why, but why should I bless Him? In every fiber I rebelled."
When Eliezer started to notice how his behavior had changed, he began to think about God. He began to wonder why he hasn't done anything to help the Jews. This made Eliezer angry at God and he began to swear at him. He no longer prayed or worshipped Him.
Thursday, March 2, 2017
Night Final Exercise
1a. Theme: Many forget the importance of family, in the novel "Night" family is the only thing that keeps the prisoners alive.
1b. Character: The holocaust is unimaginable, for survivor Elie Wiesel he showed how heart and strength can push through the incapable.
1a Quotes
1. "I had one thought - not to lose him. Not to be left alone." (pg. 27)
2. "As for me, I was not thinking about death, but I did not want to be separated from my father. We had already suffered so much, borne so much together; this was not the time to be separated." (pg. 78)
3. "My father's presence was the only thing that stopped me.... He was running at my side, out of breath, at the end of his strength, at his wit's end. I had no right to let myself die." (pg. 82)
4. "It no longer mattered. After my father's death, nothing could touch me any more." (pg. 107)
5. "You can go if you want to," he said to me and to my older sisters. "I shall stay here with your mother and the child...." Naturally, we refused to be seperated." (pg. 18)
6. "And, in spite of myself, a prayer rose in my heart, to that God in whom I no longer believed. My God, Lord of the Universe, give me strength never to do what Rabbi Eliahou's son has done." (pg. 87)
1b Quotes
1. "The Kapos beat us once more, but I had ceased to feel any pain from their blows." (pg. 34)
2. "You've already escaped the gravest danger: selection. So now, muster your strength, and don't lose heart." (pg. 38)
3. "Bite your lip, little brother.... Don't cry. Keep your anger and hatred for another day, for later on. The day will come, but not now.... Wait. Grit your teeth and wait...." (pg. 51)
4. "These words of encouragement, even though they came from the mouths of our assassins, did us a great deal of good. No one wanted to give up now, just before the end, so near to the goal." (pg. 88)
5. "Because of my painful foot, a shudder went through me at each step. "A few more yards," I thought. "A few more yards, and that will be the end." (pg. 82)
6. "We were masters of nature, masters of the world. We had forgotten everything---death, fatigue, our natural needs. Stronger than cold or hunger, stronger than the shots and the desire to die, condemned and wandering, mere numbers, we were the only men on earth." (pg. 83)
1b. Character: The holocaust is unimaginable, for survivor Elie Wiesel he showed how heart and strength can push through the incapable.
1a Quotes
1. "I had one thought - not to lose him. Not to be left alone." (pg. 27)
2. "As for me, I was not thinking about death, but I did not want to be separated from my father. We had already suffered so much, borne so much together; this was not the time to be separated." (pg. 78)
3. "My father's presence was the only thing that stopped me.... He was running at my side, out of breath, at the end of his strength, at his wit's end. I had no right to let myself die." (pg. 82)
4. "It no longer mattered. After my father's death, nothing could touch me any more." (pg. 107)
5. "You can go if you want to," he said to me and to my older sisters. "I shall stay here with your mother and the child...." Naturally, we refused to be seperated." (pg. 18)
6. "And, in spite of myself, a prayer rose in my heart, to that God in whom I no longer believed. My God, Lord of the Universe, give me strength never to do what Rabbi Eliahou's son has done." (pg. 87)
1b Quotes
1. "The Kapos beat us once more, but I had ceased to feel any pain from their blows." (pg. 34)
2. "You've already escaped the gravest danger: selection. So now, muster your strength, and don't lose heart." (pg. 38)
3. "Bite your lip, little brother.... Don't cry. Keep your anger and hatred for another day, for later on. The day will come, but not now.... Wait. Grit your teeth and wait...." (pg. 51)
4. "These words of encouragement, even though they came from the mouths of our assassins, did us a great deal of good. No one wanted to give up now, just before the end, so near to the goal." (pg. 88)
5. "Because of my painful foot, a shudder went through me at each step. "A few more yards," I thought. "A few more yards, and that will be the end." (pg. 82)
6. "We were masters of nature, masters of the world. We had forgotten everything---death, fatigue, our natural needs. Stronger than cold or hunger, stronger than the shots and the desire to die, condemned and wandering, mere numbers, we were the only men on earth." (pg. 83)
Friday, February 24, 2017
Night 38-76
1. The process the prisoners go through is long and tiring. First, they were split up between men and women. Then they were split up by age. This was actually singling out the ones who were useless to the Germans. Those who were useless were killed immediately. Next, they were assigned to barracks where they would suffer from hunger and frostbite. There were also random selections of the weak workers who could die anyday, whenever the Germans wanted. Also, Jews were sent to various different camps away from anyone they know. Eliezer and his father tried to stay together but they couldn't stick together for long. They were split up and sent to different camps, only getting to see each other occasionally.
2. The one thing that remains at Birkenau is the mass burnings of Jews. Although conditons became worse and worse as time went on, Birkenau never gave the Jews chances. They killed them eveyday in hundreds. Eliezer saw the smoke and ashes of other Jews in Birkenau. He saw the black smoke coming out of the chimneys and smelt the rotten smell of burning flesh.
3. One uncertainty the Jews constantly had in mind was the day it was their time to be burned. Every shower or gathering, they feel that uncertainty of if it's actually what the Germans say it is. The shower heads could let out poison or they could lock the doors and burn them in the blink of an eye. Another uncertainty the prisoners constantly had in mind was if their families were still out there somewhere. Right at he beginning whole families were sent in different directions and lines. Eliezer hadn't see his mother or sister since they got seperated in Birkenau. Who knows where they ended up? This is what goes through Eliezer's mind everyday.
4. One of the guards Eliezer and his father had were very nice. He brought them extra bread and his son often gave them extra resources also. Eliezer and the other Jews were very thankful for this because it kept them from being that much more hungry. Other guards were not as helpful as others though. When they were transferred to another camp, their guard only cared about himself. Eliezer even caught him lying down with a young Polish girl. He was slacking on his job and had no humanity towards the Jews.
2. The one thing that remains at Birkenau is the mass burnings of Jews. Although conditons became worse and worse as time went on, Birkenau never gave the Jews chances. They killed them eveyday in hundreds. Eliezer saw the smoke and ashes of other Jews in Birkenau. He saw the black smoke coming out of the chimneys and smelt the rotten smell of burning flesh.
3. One uncertainty the Jews constantly had in mind was the day it was their time to be burned. Every shower or gathering, they feel that uncertainty of if it's actually what the Germans say it is. The shower heads could let out poison or they could lock the doors and burn them in the blink of an eye. Another uncertainty the prisoners constantly had in mind was if their families were still out there somewhere. Right at he beginning whole families were sent in different directions and lines. Eliezer hadn't see his mother or sister since they got seperated in Birkenau. Who knows where they ended up? This is what goes through Eliezer's mind everyday.
4. One of the guards Eliezer and his father had were very nice. He brought them extra bread and his son often gave them extra resources also. Eliezer and the other Jews were very thankful for this because it kept them from being that much more hungry. Other guards were not as helpful as others though. When they were transferred to another camp, their guard only cared about himself. Eliezer even caught him lying down with a young Polish girl. He was slacking on his job and had no humanity towards the Jews.
Sunday, February 19, 2017
Night
Critical Stance:
The first main action of the government was when all of the foreign Jews were deported. When Moshe the Beadle returned with the story of what happened to the deportees, nobody believed him. They didn't believe that the Germans would shoot babies mid-air. They assured themselves that it was too inhumane, nobody could do that. The next main action of the government was when Elie's father got called into a meeting. After the meeting, he explained to everyone that they were getting deported. At first, the people felt shocked and couldn't believe what was happening. But they soon assured themselves that it was nothing bad, that they were just being moved to work in factories because of the war. They began to pack thinking that nothing bad was going to happen. Another main action of the government was when they were on the train near the internment camps. Madame Schacter's nightmares warned of people being burned, but everyone thought it was crazy. One night when they saw the smoke and smelled things being burned, it crossed people's mind that the crazy lady's dreams might be true. This was the first time people considered that the Germans were doing some bad things. This was the moment they questioned if they were actually going to work in factories.
Dialect Journals
- "Without passion, without haste, they slaughtered their prisoners." (pg. 4)
This was when Moshe the Beadle returned from being deported. He told a story of how the Germans were killing prisoners without hesitation. This was important to the story because the reader got a taste of what the Germans were doing to the innocent Jews. Although Moshe the Beadle's stories were so detailed, nobody believed him and they didn't worry about what the Germans would do next. Also, this is important to the story because Eliezer's family could have moved at this moment, but their refusal to believe the stories results to them being deported later on.
2. "The Germans were already in town, the Fascists were already in power, the verdict had already been pronounced, yet the Jews of Sighet continued to smile." (pg. 7)
This was when the Germans started to come inside Eliezer's town and order them to give up their valuable belongings. This is important to the story because the people of the town could obviously see that the Germans were taking their things for no reason, yet they believed that they were doing it for the good cause of the war. The town still refues to connect Moshe the Beadle's story and what was going on before their very eyes.
3. "'I have terrible news,' he said at last. 'Deportation'" (pg. 11)
This was when Elizer's town got the call that they were being deported. This was important to the story because people started to get a little worried of why they were being deported. Eventually, they tricked themselves again to thinking that it was for a good cause. They made up their own theory that they were going to work in factories to help the war. These made up stories were keeping them going but it was also helping the Germans to disguise their true plans for the Jews.
4. "... a piercing cry split the silence: 'Fire! I can see a fire! I can see a Fire!'" (pg. 22)
The crazy lady who had gone mad yelled out stories of people being burned while they were on the train. People thought she was crazy at first, but when they saw the fires outside the windows, their suspicions began to rise against the Gemans. This was a turning point in the book when the Jews began to realize that her stories might be right and that they were going to be burned alive by the Germans.
5. "... those children in the flames." (pg. 30)
This was when the Jews' suspicions became reality. This was an extremely important part of the story because Eliezer begins to realize what the Germans are really planning to do. Unlike some other Jews, he starts to think that the Germans might be the bad guys now. He begins to realize that the Germans are actually capable of doing those inhumane acts.
2. "The Germans were already in town, the Fascists were already in power, the verdict had already been pronounced, yet the Jews of Sighet continued to smile." (pg. 7)
This was when the Germans started to come inside Eliezer's town and order them to give up their valuable belongings. This is important to the story because the people of the town could obviously see that the Germans were taking their things for no reason, yet they believed that they were doing it for the good cause of the war. The town still refues to connect Moshe the Beadle's story and what was going on before their very eyes.
3. "'I have terrible news,' he said at last. 'Deportation'" (pg. 11)
This was when Elizer's town got the call that they were being deported. This was important to the story because people started to get a little worried of why they were being deported. Eventually, they tricked themselves again to thinking that it was for a good cause. They made up their own theory that they were going to work in factories to help the war. These made up stories were keeping them going but it was also helping the Germans to disguise their true plans for the Jews.
4. "... a piercing cry split the silence: 'Fire! I can see a fire! I can see a Fire!'" (pg. 22)
The crazy lady who had gone mad yelled out stories of people being burned while they were on the train. People thought she was crazy at first, but when they saw the fires outside the windows, their suspicions began to rise against the Gemans. This was a turning point in the book when the Jews began to realize that her stories might be right and that they were going to be burned alive by the Germans.
5. "... those children in the flames." (pg. 30)
This was when the Jews' suspicions became reality. This was an extremely important part of the story because Eliezer begins to realize what the Germans are really planning to do. Unlike some other Jews, he starts to think that the Germans might be the bad guys now. He begins to realize that the Germans are actually capable of doing those inhumane acts.
Friday, February 10, 2017
Holocaust
From the 1930's - 1940's, concentration camps in Germany killed about 6 million Jewish people. When Adolf Hitler became dictator of Germany, he ordered all Jews to be put in concentration camps. They were killed by being suffocated in poison gas, by being burned in rooms, and by being shot. They were killed in rooms by the hundreds. And thousands were killed each day. Adolf Hitler did this because he believed that Jews were just not needed anymore. He wanted everyone to be pure Germans. His expert plans worked because nobody knew what was going on. He kept his plans to himself and soldiers who were trusted and close to him. Jews were being deported to Germany with them not even knowing what was going on. An overall impression of this is that it was wrong and Adolf's judgement was totally over the line. Even Germany woke up and realized what they have done. In 1953, Germans made payments to Jews with ancestors that were wrongfully executed.
Gas chambers, concentration camps, and deaths camps, are where six billion jews died from Hitlers order. People look at this as wrong because of the fact that one man can split many families as he takes over their countries. Many jews would have to starve to death, many were poisoned in chambers. Most of the Jews didn't really know what was going on and some of them would think they were going to shower but what came out of the shower was gas. The Holocaust began in 1933 when Adolf Hitler came to power in Germany. It ended in 1945 when Allied powers defeated the Nazis. This is very heart dropping because, if we put our selfs in their shoes, how would we feel, how would we try to survive, it is very hard because we just don't wan a be in their shoes, and we don't want to even think about how they felt. Jews and their family' s will never be forgotten. In conclusion in our world today their are still wrong things going on. But when we look back it shows that many people sacrificed for us.
http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/the-holocaust
https://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10007327
Gas chambers, concentration camps, and deaths camps, are where six billion jews died from Hitlers order. People look at this as wrong because of the fact that one man can split many families as he takes over their countries. Many jews would have to starve to death, many were poisoned in chambers. Most of the Jews didn't really know what was going on and some of them would think they were going to shower but what came out of the shower was gas. The Holocaust began in 1933 when Adolf Hitler came to power in Germany. It ended in 1945 when Allied powers defeated the Nazis. This is very heart dropping because, if we put our selfs in their shoes, how would we feel, how would we try to survive, it is very hard because we just don't wan a be in their shoes, and we don't want to even think about how they felt. Jews and their family' s will never be forgotten. In conclusion in our world today their are still wrong things going on. But when we look back it shows that many people sacrificed for us.
http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/the-holocaust
https://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10007327
My Allusion Final
Been smaller than the rest
But definately not the worst
Others tower over
And have the upper hand
But it doesn't matter
Because my skills overpower
But definately not the worst
Others tower over
And have the upper hand
But it doesn't matter
Because my skills overpower
Faster than the cat
Stronger than the bulldog
Sweet like the duckling
But still the mouse of the family
Challenging my siblings
And always winning
Running around the house
Knocking down everything
Too nimble and quick
Cannot be caught
Jumping and crawling
Then stopping
To pick up my fallen brother
And get him back on his feet
Helping that ugly duckling who is lost and scared
Taking him in after he fell behind his group
And picking him up
Letting him follow
And teaching him along the way
Because I know what it feels like
I've been the loner
So I get people out of there
To a better place
Rascal and curious
Roaming to dangerous places
With bigger foes around
But showing them up
Showing them who is better
That being bigger
Doesn't mean better
That size is just a trait
Not something important
Because anyone can be the best
Stronger than the bulldog
Sweet like the duckling
But still the mouse of the family
Challenging my siblings
And always winning
Running around the house
Knocking down everything
Too nimble and quick
Cannot be caught
Jumping and crawling
Then stopping
To pick up my fallen brother
And get him back on his feet
Helping that ugly duckling who is lost and scared
Taking him in after he fell behind his group
And picking him up
Letting him follow
And teaching him along the way
Because I know what it feels like
I've been the loner
So I get people out of there
To a better place
Rascal and curious
Roaming to dangerous places
With bigger foes around
But showing them up
Showing them who is better
That being bigger
Doesn't mean better
That size is just a trait
Not something important
Because anyone can be the best
Thursday, February 2, 2017
Allusion
Been smaller than the rest
But definately not the worst
Others tower over
And have the upper hand
But it doesn't matter
Because my skills overpower
But definately not the worst
Others tower over
And have the upper hand
But it doesn't matter
Because my skills overpower
Faster than the cat
Stronger than the bulldog
Sweet like the duckling
But still the mouse of the family
Challenging my siblings
And always winning
Running around the house
Knocking down everything
Too nimble and quick
Cannot be caught
Jumping and crawling
Then stopping
To pick up my fallen brother
And get him back on his feet
Helping that ugly duckling who is lost and scared
Taking him in after he fell behind his group
And picking him up
Letting him follow
And teaching him along the way
Because I know what it feels like
I've been the loner
So I get people out of there
To a better place
Rascal and curious
Roaming to dangerous places
With bigger foes around
But showing them up
Showing them who is better
That being bigger
Doesn't mean better
That size is just a trait
Not something important
Because anyone can be the best
Stronger than the bulldog
Sweet like the duckling
But still the mouse of the family
Challenging my siblings
And always winning
Running around the house
Knocking down everything
Too nimble and quick
Cannot be caught
Jumping and crawling
Then stopping
To pick up my fallen brother
And get him back on his feet
Helping that ugly duckling who is lost and scared
Taking him in after he fell behind his group
And picking him up
Letting him follow
And teaching him along the way
Because I know what it feels like
I've been the loner
So I get people out of there
To a better place
Rascal and curious
Roaming to dangerous places
With bigger foes around
But showing them up
Showing them who is better
That being bigger
Doesn't mean better
That size is just a trait
Not something important
Because anyone can be the best
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Allusion Songs
We Found Love- Rihanna
"we found love in a hopeless place"
This relates to Romeo and Juliet. They found love over all obstacles in a hopeless place. Theur families were rivals and they did not care at all.
Beyonce- Run the World (Girls)
"who run the world? GIRLS"
This relates to big women rights leaders who fought for other women like Susan B.Anthony. Susan B. Anthony believed women should run the world.
"we found love in a hopeless place"
This relates to Romeo and Juliet. They found love over all obstacles in a hopeless place. Theur families were rivals and they did not care at all.
Beyonce- Run the World (Girls)
"who run the world? GIRLS"
This relates to big women rights leaders who fought for other women like Susan B.Anthony. Susan B. Anthony believed women should run the world.
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