Scene i
1) Who says the following: “Their candles are all out. Take thee that too. A heavy summons lies like lead upon me, and yet I would not sleep. Merciful powers, restrain in me the cursed thoughts that nature gives away in repose.” What is significant about the quote? How has the atmosphere of the castle been changed? Banquo.
He starts to fear he may be surrounded by darkness and nightmares. The castle leaves from warming and welcoming to scary and dark.
2) Why does Banquo mention his dream of the Weird Sisters? Hint: Ironically this is his last dream.
He says that because the witches stating that macbeth will be king has the opportunity actually now that the king is staying the night.
3) What does Macbeth say he and Banquo will talk about later in private?
He says that later they can discuss more about his dream, despite Macbeth is actually going to kill him.
4) Reread lines 42-70. Briefly summarize what Macbeth is saying in this soliloquy.
He thinks he's seeing the dagger point to duncans room encouraging the idea of him killing him. Macbeth how ever think that its fake and tries to get the idea out but fails.
5) How does the illusion of the dagger play into the mindset of either witchcraft or Macbeth losing it.
you could say it was the witches since they did predict Macbeth being king even if that means him having to kill for it.
Scene ii
1) What does Lady Macbeth mean when she says, “That which hath made them drunk hath made me bold”?
she has drinken some of the liquor that passed the guards out and its made her brave.
2) Symbolically what does the fatal bellman toll? More than one thing here. And who is the fatal bellmen—the one Lady Macbeth hears? An owl and Macbeth, and about prisoners who have been sentenced to death like duncan.
3) How do you read the lines, “Had he not resembled my father as he slept, I had done ‘t.” What does this say about Lady Macbeth? She would've killed him if he didn't look like her father.
4) Sleep is an important symbol in this play. Please keep a list of all the times (with line numbers) that sleep is mentioned in Act II. Attach and turn this list in with these questions.
5) What is meant when Macbeth says, “Sleep no more! Macbeth does murder sleep”?
That he has killed Duncan and he won't be able to sleep himself. ironically he has murdered his own sleep.
6) Why is Lady Macbeth upset with Macbeth towards the end of scene ii?
Macbeth started to panic after killing Duncan and came back to her with the blood dagger.
7) What is symbolic about the knocking that Macbeth and Lady Macbeth hear?
The knocking could resemble death/god coming to claim the life of Duncan since as said in text he was loved and favored by god.
8) What does Lady Macbeth say about washing of hands at the end of the scene? Do you believe her?
You are able to wash away blood and guilt with water. No
Scene iii
1) How is the Porter a humorous character? What does he say about drink? How does he metaphorical set the atmosphere of the scene?
He suppose to relieve the audience about the drama and suspense that just happened. He's drunk and because its ironic when he starts to blame and make jokes about alcohol.
2) Who is at the gates? (more than 1 person)
Macduff and Lennox
3) What does Macduff mean when he says, “Confusion now hath made his masterpiece!”?
It is a great work of confusion because no one can comprehend this murder.
4) How does Macbeth react to the news of the king’s murder? How does Lady Macbeth react?
Macbeth kills the guards and lady Macbeth faints.
5) Where do Donalbain and Malcolm decide to go? Why?
Donaldbain goes to ireland and Malcome heads to scotland so both can avoid the possibility of death.
Scene iv
1) What is meant by the old man when he says, “On Tuesday last, a falcon, tow’ring in her pride of place, was by a mousing owl hawked at and killed”? What is symbolically suggested here? Hint: Relate the birds to scene ii.
Macbeth the now owl has killed Duncan the majestic falcon.
2) What does Macduff say about Malcolm and Donalbain?
Since they fled people thinks they are guilty.
3) What does Macduff say about Macbeth?
He's going to be crowned king
4) What is meant by the line, “Lest our old robes sit easier than our new”?
Duncan was a better king than Macbeth
5) Why doesn’t Macduff go to the coronation?
Hes suspicious of Macbeth and he doesn't believe its his duty to go.
Friday, January 30, 2015
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Macbeth act one summary
The story opens with three witches meeting. these witches say chants and spells speaking of meeting the winner Macbeth they will meet after a gruesome battle. We now move to a king who is getting a battle report from a bloody captain. The captain retells about the macbeth and banquel on how they fought like valiant eagles and how macbeth killed the leader by splitting him in half. The king declares that he will promote them both upon return then scene ends.
We now see macbeth and banquet riding back to the castle, then they are stopped by the three witches. they tell them both about how there going to be thane then king. Intrigued macbeth continues to listen while banquet soon ignores them.
the next scene show lady macbeth reading her husbands letter and about how he might become king. she soon goes on a rant saying that she will help him and prays that she be transformed from a loving girl into a heartless killing man. Lastly the scene show both lady and husband macbeth talking. Lady tells him that she's devices a plan to make him king by framing two guards and killin duncan when he comes over. Uneasy Macbeth says he doesn't think it'd be right to do this but in the end lady macbeth wins and it ends when duncan arrives.
We now see macbeth and banquet riding back to the castle, then they are stopped by the three witches. they tell them both about how there going to be thane then king. Intrigued macbeth continues to listen while banquet soon ignores them.
the next scene show lady macbeth reading her husbands letter and about how he might become king. she soon goes on a rant saying that she will help him and prays that she be transformed from a loving girl into a heartless killing man. Lastly the scene show both lady and husband macbeth talking. Lady tells him that she's devices a plan to make him king by framing two guards and killin duncan when he comes over. Uneasy Macbeth says he doesn't think it'd be right to do this but in the end lady macbeth wins and it ends when duncan arrives.
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Macbeth Study Questions
ACT I
Scene 1:
1) The play opens with thunder and lightning as the three witches enter. What does this tell us about the mood of the play? What do the witches symbolize beyond just superstition? Do you really believe that they are witches? Its dark and a bit scary. Possibly a dark evil. yes but they also seem to act like oracles.
2) What does the witches mean when they say, “Fair is foul, and foul is fair”? What does this tell you about what is likely to go on during the play?
3) How can a battle be “Lost and won”? What foreshadow might this set-up? What is the real battle in this play? you may win ut have to give up more than what its worthMacbeths rise and struggle to get his power. The witches wanting to gain something from Macbeth.
4) Graymalkin and Paddock are familiars (a cat and a toad). What does this suggest about the action of the play? What might they symbolize?
Scene ii
1) What does the bloody man report?
That they have gained there first victory and the battle.
2) Why is Macdonwald a worthy rebel?
He is said to be fearless and merciless and text say that there are evil in his creation
3) What similes or metaphors does the captain (the bloody man) use to describe Macbeth and Banquo? What is significant about these descriptions? Macbeth and ban quill are eagles and lions(or majestic)
4) “Except they meant to bathe in reeking wounds, or memorize another Golgotha.” What is the allusion? What is significant about the statement? What does it suggest? Please keep in mind the religious/superstitious images/symbols already presented.
Where christ was crucified. comparing battle to christ being crucified might suggests an idea of sins and forgiveness. both lady and macbeth cannot repent there sins.
5) Who was Scotland fighting?
Scene iii
1) Why do the witches talk in poetry?
Thats how they are able to cast spells
2) What do the witches predict for Macbeth? What is the dramatic irony involved?
That he will become king, yet he doesn't believe he's worthy or doesn't know.
3) What do they witches predict for Banquo? What irony is involved in this promise? that Banquo off spring will be king. if macbeth is king and banquo will be king someones family will give out.
4) What is your first impression of Macbeth in scenes ii-iii? What is your first impression of Banquo?
A bit gullible can be manipulated. He is smart a bit more cautious.
5) How do Macbeth and Banquo differ in their reactions to the witches predictions? What does this tell us about their characters? Banquo is a bit ore rash and takes caution. Macbeth is not.
6) What message does Ross bring?
That macbeth is going to be thane of cawdor
7) “But ‘tis strange! And oftentimes, to win us to our harm, the instruments of darkness tell us truths, win us with honest trifles, to betray us in deepest consequence.” Who speaks the above quote? What is the significance or meaning of the quote? He may not realizing that winning or getting what is offered isn't the greatest idea.
Scene iv
1) What is Malcolm’s description of Cawdor’s execution?
He describes Cawdor dying nobly, confessing freely and repenting his crimes.
2) What is the King’s response to this description? He slightly grieves noting the trust he had put in him.
3) Who does the King name as his successor? How does Macbeth react to this information?
Malcome, Macbeth is happy but yet now feels theres another barrier between him and the crown.
4) “Stars hide your fires! Let not light see my black and deep desires. The eye wink at the hand; yet let that be, which the eye fears, when it is done, to see.” Who speaks this quote and what is the significance of it? Macbeth, He hopes that duncan doesn't See his true motives from wanting to be king.
Scene iv
1. After Lady Macbeth reads the letter, what does she tell us is her opinion of Macbeth, and how does she plan to help him? She believes he need s a new position so she intends to kill the king so macbeth may take his spot.
2. What is Lady Macbeth’s “prayer” to the spirits after she learns Duncan is missing?
She hopes that she may become a man to pull off her evil plot.
3. What advice does Lady Macbeth give Macbeth when he arrives home?
to jus follow her lead. and to look like the innocent flower but be the serpent beneath it.
4. What are Macbeth’s arguments to himself against killing Duncan ?
He give him the is honorable title and that he was invited as a guest so technically he mud the protected.
5. What arguments does Lady Macbeth use to convince Macbeth to commit the murder?
6. What is Lady Macbeth’s plan?
to get the guards drunk, kill duncan, then plant the knife on the guards.
1) Mirth=noun, amusement, esp. as expressed in laughter
I couldn't control my mirth after i saw the video about the mouse that scared the snake.
2) Liege= noun, a feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service.
"Oh Jeffry, my most trusted liege; may I ask that you help my and I family in these dark times.
3) Parricide= noun, the act of killing one's father, mother, or other close relative.
"lord Reginald you have been accused for the act of parricide in order to achieve wealth, how do you plead?"
"Guilty you honor but ill be able to afford bail."
4) Verity=noun, plural, the state or quality of being true; accordance with fact or reality
The verity of the time when Reginald was gone and his fathers death was accepted and Reginald was given a two year sentence.
5) Avarice= noun, insatiable greed for riches
It would be the ints avarice that leads to his downfall as he keeps on making his people pay him.
6) Avaunt= adverb, away; hence
"Avaunt! i do not wish to speak with the likes of you filthy peasants."
7) Posterity= noun, succeeding or future generations collectively
8) Homage= noun, respect or reverence paid or rendered
9) Cloistered= Adjective, secluded from the world
10) Equivocator= verb, to use ambiguous or unclear expressions, usually to avoid commitment or in order to mislead; prevaricate or hedge
11) Eminence= noun, high station, rank, or repute
12) Avouch= verb, to make frank acknowledgment or affirmation of; declare or assert with positiveness
13) Thralls=noun, a person who is in bondage; slave
14) Malevolence= noun, the quality, state, or feeling of being malevolent; ill will; malice; hatred.
ACT I
Scene 1:
1) The play opens with thunder and lightning as the three witches enter. What does this tell us about the mood of the play? What do the witches symbolize beyond just superstition? Do you really believe that they are witches? Its dark and a bit scary. Possibly a dark evil. yes but they also seem to act like oracles.
2) What does the witches mean when they say, “Fair is foul, and foul is fair”? What does this tell you about what is likely to go on during the play?
3) How can a battle be “Lost and won”? What foreshadow might this set-up? What is the real battle in this play? you may win ut have to give up more than what its worthMacbeths rise and struggle to get his power. The witches wanting to gain something from Macbeth.
4) Graymalkin and Paddock are familiars (a cat and a toad). What does this suggest about the action of the play? What might they symbolize?
Scene ii
1) What does the bloody man report?
That they have gained there first victory and the battle.
2) Why is Macdonwald a worthy rebel?
He is said to be fearless and merciless and text say that there are evil in his creation
3) What similes or metaphors does the captain (the bloody man) use to describe Macbeth and Banquo? What is significant about these descriptions? Macbeth and ban quill are eagles and lions(or majestic)
4) “Except they meant to bathe in reeking wounds, or memorize another Golgotha.” What is the allusion? What is significant about the statement? What does it suggest? Please keep in mind the religious/superstitious images/symbols already presented.
Where christ was crucified. comparing battle to christ being crucified might suggests an idea of sins and forgiveness. both lady and macbeth cannot repent there sins.
5) Who was Scotland fighting?
Scene iii
1) Why do the witches talk in poetry?
Thats how they are able to cast spells
2) What do the witches predict for Macbeth? What is the dramatic irony involved?
That he will become king, yet he doesn't believe he's worthy or doesn't know.
3) What do they witches predict for Banquo? What irony is involved in this promise? that Banquo off spring will be king. if macbeth is king and banquo will be king someones family will give out.
4) What is your first impression of Macbeth in scenes ii-iii? What is your first impression of Banquo?
A bit gullible can be manipulated. He is smart a bit more cautious.
5) How do Macbeth and Banquo differ in their reactions to the witches predictions? What does this tell us about their characters? Banquo is a bit ore rash and takes caution. Macbeth is not.
6) What message does Ross bring?
That macbeth is going to be thane of cawdor
7) “But ‘tis strange! And oftentimes, to win us to our harm, the instruments of darkness tell us truths, win us with honest trifles, to betray us in deepest consequence.” Who speaks the above quote? What is the significance or meaning of the quote? He may not realizing that winning or getting what is offered isn't the greatest idea.
Scene iv
1) What is Malcolm’s description of Cawdor’s execution?
He describes Cawdor dying nobly, confessing freely and repenting his crimes.
2) What is the King’s response to this description? He slightly grieves noting the trust he had put in him.
3) Who does the King name as his successor? How does Macbeth react to this information?
Malcome, Macbeth is happy but yet now feels theres another barrier between him and the crown.
4) “Stars hide your fires! Let not light see my black and deep desires. The eye wink at the hand; yet let that be, which the eye fears, when it is done, to see.” Who speaks this quote and what is the significance of it? Macbeth, He hopes that duncan doesn't See his true motives from wanting to be king.
Scene iv
1. After Lady Macbeth reads the letter, what does she tell us is her opinion of Macbeth, and how does she plan to help him? She believes he need s a new position so she intends to kill the king so macbeth may take his spot.
2. What is Lady Macbeth’s “prayer” to the spirits after she learns Duncan is missing?
She hopes that she may become a man to pull off her evil plot.
3. What advice does Lady Macbeth give Macbeth when he arrives home?
to jus follow her lead. and to look like the innocent flower but be the serpent beneath it.
4. What are Macbeth’s arguments to himself against killing Duncan ?
He give him the is honorable title and that he was invited as a guest so technically he mud the protected.
5. What arguments does Lady Macbeth use to convince Macbeth to commit the murder?
6. What is Lady Macbeth’s plan?
to get the guards drunk, kill duncan, then plant the knife on the guards.
Elements of Tragedy
1) Must have a tragic hero
2) The character must be fated to fall
3) Internal and external conflict
4) It has dramatic foils
5) The audience learns something about the nature of human existence
Elements of Tragic Hero
1) Noble birth
2) Loyal, virtuous, full of high morals.
3) Tragic flaw
4) Tragic flaw causes downfall
5) Audience learns something from characters downfall
Dramatic Foils (definition): Two characters that contrast as a way to bring out there personality or gaits.
Example: Banquil and Macbeth
List of Motifs from ACT 1.
1) Must have a tragic hero
2) The character must be fated to fall
3) Internal and external conflict
4) It has dramatic foils
5) The audience learns something about the nature of human existence
Elements of Tragic Hero
1) Noble birth
2) Loyal, virtuous, full of high morals.
3) Tragic flaw
4) Tragic flaw causes downfall
5) Audience learns something from characters downfall
Dramatic Foils (definition): Two characters that contrast as a way to bring out there personality or gaits.
Example: Banquil and Macbeth
List of Motifs from ACT 1.
birds, Eagles= Macbeth an banquil= majestic powerful. Sparrows= invading army. Martlet= Crow= Owl=
"Fair is fowl, Fowl is fair"
Weather=
idea of things being planted or grown
1) Mirth=noun, amusement, esp. as expressed in laughter
I couldn't control my mirth after i saw the video about the mouse that scared the snake.
2) Liege= noun, a feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service.
"Oh Jeffry, my most trusted liege; may I ask that you help my and I family in these dark times.
3) Parricide= noun, the act of killing one's father, mother, or other close relative.
"lord Reginald you have been accused for the act of parricide in order to achieve wealth, how do you plead?"
"Guilty you honor but ill be able to afford bail."
4) Verity=noun, plural, the state or quality of being true; accordance with fact or reality
The verity of the time when Reginald was gone and his fathers death was accepted and Reginald was given a two year sentence.
5) Avarice= noun, insatiable greed for riches
It would be the ints avarice that leads to his downfall as he keeps on making his people pay him.
6) Avaunt= adverb, away; hence
"Avaunt! i do not wish to speak with the likes of you filthy peasants."
7) Posterity= noun, succeeding or future generations collectively
8) Homage= noun, respect or reverence paid or rendered
9) Cloistered= Adjective, secluded from the world
10) Equivocator= verb, to use ambiguous or unclear expressions, usually to avoid commitment or in order to mislead; prevaricate or hedge
11) Eminence= noun, high station, rank, or repute
12) Avouch= verb, to make frank acknowledgment or affirmation of; declare or assert with positiveness
13) Thralls=noun, a person who is in bondage; slave
14) Malevolence= noun, the quality, state, or feeling of being malevolent; ill will; malice; hatred.
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Brave New World Ch 9, 10
Allusions
Her eyes, Her hair, Her cheek, Her gait, Her voice- Romeo and Juliet
My Father- God
Irony she wouldn't have cared what John did because she was brain washed to think that its ok.
Summary
Bernard, Lenina, John, and Linda now are all preparing to go back to London. Bernard receives permission to take the two (savages) back to London. Upon taking a large amount of Soma Lenina passes out. John breaks into her room and started going through her suitcase. John soon starts going through Lenina's stuff sniffing and admiring everything in it. After that he quotes Shakes spear about how beautiful Lenina is by referencing Romeo and Juliet. Later he realizes that what he's doing is wrong and decides to leave before she wakes up. He leaves when he hears the sound of a helicopter approaching and decides to meet Bernard outside, rather than have Bernard find him in Lenina's room.
Bernard heads to the factory and continues to work his job. The Director arrives and starts to confront and mock Bernard forcing the people in the factory to watch. Using the public as his court, the Director passes judgment on Bernard. Thinking that he should be sent to Iceland were he could mislead other people. The Director then asks Bernaard how he pleads to this possible banishment. Bernard replies by humiliating the director in front of everyone. Bernard walks to the door and introduces the Director to Linda, who tries to remind him of who she was. She pleads on and on about how they went on their trip and talks about her pregnancy. Upon hearing that she had a child from the director the crowd immediately becomes silent. The Director becomes pale and stiff as a ghost. Next to enter the building is John who repeatedly calls the Director "my father." That makes the crowd burst into laughter. The Director soon leaves fully humiliated while Bernard watches smiling at what he has accomplished.
Possible meaning
These chapters both provide more info and a change in the characters lives. With John we see a Native out cast shunned by both worlds finally being accepted by some people. He also appears to show signs that he is falling in love with Lenina by reciting a quote from Romeo and Juliet while she's asleep. He takes a great deal of interest in London and all its amenities by sniffing all of Lenina's personal belongings while looking around at everything. Bernard on the other hand is changing into a bit of a jerk by humiliating the director and seems to be taking less interest in Lenina.
I see an ironic connection almost in both characters. We see John who was treated as an out cast monster, then Bernard who is turning into one by ignoring the dystopia life and laws. John is becoming more and more "normal" human while Bernard is taking advantage of John, using him to get back at the Director and become the center of attention. Its almost like Bernard and John swap places.
Vocabulary
Peritoneum= noun the serous membrane lining the cavity of the abdomen and covering theabdominal organs.
imperceptibly= adj impossible to perceive
subverter= verb undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution
viscose= noun a viscous orange-brown solution obtained by treating cellulose with sodium hydroxide and carbon disulfide, used as the basis of manufacturing rayonfiber and transparent cellulose film.
Her eyes, Her hair, Her cheek, Her gait, Her voice- Romeo and Juliet
My Father- God
Irony she wouldn't have cared what John did because she was brain washed to think that its ok.
Summary
Bernard, Lenina, John, and Linda now are all preparing to go back to London. Bernard receives permission to take the two (savages) back to London. Upon taking a large amount of Soma Lenina passes out. John breaks into her room and started going through her suitcase. John soon starts going through Lenina's stuff sniffing and admiring everything in it. After that he quotes Shakes spear about how beautiful Lenina is by referencing Romeo and Juliet. Later he realizes that what he's doing is wrong and decides to leave before she wakes up. He leaves when he hears the sound of a helicopter approaching and decides to meet Bernard outside, rather than have Bernard find him in Lenina's room.
Bernard heads to the factory and continues to work his job. The Director arrives and starts to confront and mock Bernard forcing the people in the factory to watch. Using the public as his court, the Director passes judgment on Bernard. Thinking that he should be sent to Iceland were he could mislead other people. The Director then asks Bernaard how he pleads to this possible banishment. Bernard replies by humiliating the director in front of everyone. Bernard walks to the door and introduces the Director to Linda, who tries to remind him of who she was. She pleads on and on about how they went on their trip and talks about her pregnancy. Upon hearing that she had a child from the director the crowd immediately becomes silent. The Director becomes pale and stiff as a ghost. Next to enter the building is John who repeatedly calls the Director "my father." That makes the crowd burst into laughter. The Director soon leaves fully humiliated while Bernard watches smiling at what he has accomplished.
Possible meaning
These chapters both provide more info and a change in the characters lives. With John we see a Native out cast shunned by both worlds finally being accepted by some people. He also appears to show signs that he is falling in love with Lenina by reciting a quote from Romeo and Juliet while she's asleep. He takes a great deal of interest in London and all its amenities by sniffing all of Lenina's personal belongings while looking around at everything. Bernard on the other hand is changing into a bit of a jerk by humiliating the director and seems to be taking less interest in Lenina.
I see an ironic connection almost in both characters. We see John who was treated as an out cast monster, then Bernard who is turning into one by ignoring the dystopia life and laws. John is becoming more and more "normal" human while Bernard is taking advantage of John, using him to get back at the Director and become the center of attention. Its almost like Bernard and John swap places.
Vocabulary
Peritoneum= noun the serous membrane lining the cavity of the abdomen and covering theabdominal organs.
imperceptibly= adj impossible to perceive
subverter= verb undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution
viscose= noun a viscous orange-brown solution obtained by treating cellulose with sodium hydroxide and carbon disulfide, used as the basis of manufacturing rayonfiber and transparent cellulose film.
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Brave new world ch 8
Allusions
Bye Bye baby banting poem- its sang to John when he was younger
When he is drunk asleep, or in his rage quote- Hamlet
Summary
After a teary reunion Linda and John soon talk about how he was raised here. He describes not being able to read and Linda being a terrible mother. Every day they were visited by a masque man called Pope and John soon hated him more and more but wasn't capable of saying or showing it. Every time he visited it was to make Linda pass out from a drink that tasted terrible but had the same effects as Soma. After a few more years John came how to find three native women whipping and beating Linda for sleeping with there husbands. John pleaded them to stop, but was whipped as well. a few more months past and one day John was given a book to read, despite the fact that its based on her job and has really big words. he still learned to read them on his own. Soon he was able to read them though and a few years later he started reading an old shakespeare book. After the story Bernard soon started a plan and decided to bring John with him to the city.
Possible meaning
Despite John seeing his mother being defiled by Pope, the man he hated for a while. He didn't have the strength or the words to express his anger towards Pope. This references a connection to Hamlet. I think Hamlet/John didn't or couldn't end the life of Pope/the uncle because he at first didn't have words or the will to do it almost like he was denying that Pope wouldn't do sin to his mom. When seeing his night mare first hand he like Hamlet, went crazy and attacked him. But, he couldn't end Pope's life because he soon thought of him as a family member he loved to hate. In the end Pope helped John, when he taught him how to make clay art and wield a bow. This occurred when Pope saw John act more like a man.
It also looks relatable because while pope came for more than to give out masque, John didn't really lose it until he saw what he feared first hand. Like how Hamlet went insane as he heard that his uncle killed his father and soon married (relationship) his mother.
In my personal opinion, Lenina will become a problem later on in the story. Lenina is never going to change because of the way she and her caste are brain wash to have open relationships with any guy interested in them. However, John and Bernard have different views on life and love her so much that they may kill each other over her.
Bye Bye baby banting poem- its sang to John when he was younger
When he is drunk asleep, or in his rage quote- Hamlet
Summary
After a teary reunion Linda and John soon talk about how he was raised here. He describes not being able to read and Linda being a terrible mother. Every day they were visited by a masque man called Pope and John soon hated him more and more but wasn't capable of saying or showing it. Every time he visited it was to make Linda pass out from a drink that tasted terrible but had the same effects as Soma. After a few more years John came how to find three native women whipping and beating Linda for sleeping with there husbands. John pleaded them to stop, but was whipped as well. a few more months past and one day John was given a book to read, despite the fact that its based on her job and has really big words. he still learned to read them on his own. Soon he was able to read them though and a few years later he started reading an old shakespeare book. After the story Bernard soon started a plan and decided to bring John with him to the city.
Possible meaning
Despite John seeing his mother being defiled by Pope, the man he hated for a while. He didn't have the strength or the words to express his anger towards Pope. This references a connection to Hamlet. I think Hamlet/John didn't or couldn't end the life of Pope/the uncle because he at first didn't have words or the will to do it almost like he was denying that Pope wouldn't do sin to his mom. When seeing his night mare first hand he like Hamlet, went crazy and attacked him. But, he couldn't end Pope's life because he soon thought of him as a family member he loved to hate. In the end Pope helped John, when he taught him how to make clay art and wield a bow. This occurred when Pope saw John act more like a man.
It also looks relatable because while pope came for more than to give out masque, John didn't really lose it until he saw what he feared first hand. Like how Hamlet went insane as he heard that his uncle killed his father and soon married (relationship) his mother.
In my personal opinion, Lenina will become a problem later on in the story. Lenina is never going to change because of the way she and her caste are brain wash to have open relationships with any guy interested in them. However, John and Bernard have different views on life and love her so much that they may kill each other over her.
Monday, November 17, 2014
brave new world ch 7
Allusion
"Do you see that damned spot,"= Macbeth references blood to life
Jesus- christianity
pookong- rain god
John- John the baptist, also gives two quotes to blood and life from the bible.
Summary
Bernard and Lenina are now heading towards the village where they will be staying. As they walk towards the pueblo, Lenina started to get more and more uncomfortable at the sight of dirty black natives. She was also horrified when she saw a pregnant woman and the native elders. Bernard however, didn't seem to mind the native people. In fact, he shocks Lenina with the knowledge that he has about them. He agrees with there customs and beliefs. They finally make it to their small home. Lenina repeatedly reminds Bernard how much she prefers living in a hotel room with amenities to their current housing on the reservation. She soon freaks out when she realizes she forgot her soma supply. When they look out the window they notice that a ceremony is starting to take place. They see a native boy being whipped by a man with a mask. He is whipped in front of what is a Christian cross and Pookong the native rain god. The ceremony includes black snakes being held, danced with, and then sprinkled with grains of corn and water. After the ritual ends, Bernard and Lenina are visited by a slightly lighter native called John. He explains to them that he wishes he was the one whipped. It would be a sign that he has reached manhood and would almost be seen as an equal. John soon takes them to see his mother Linda who talks about how she was injured, healed, and left to live here. She was beaten by the native wives because she had slept with the men of their tribe. She didn't know or understand how life was different here. Its also revealed that the guy she had a baby by is actually the director. Bernard realizes that John is the director's son.
This shines a little more light on the distopia by introducing the savage's way of life and may spark conflict now that Bernard knows that the director got a Linda pregnant and didn't prevent the birth. Also revealed is the sign of racism since John is disliked by both the natives and the people from the city. The rituals of each group are similar but very different. The rain dance ritual of the native people is similar to the Soma chant that the people in London performed.
"Do you see that damned spot,"= Macbeth references blood to life
Jesus- christianity
pookong- rain god
John- John the baptist, also gives two quotes to blood and life from the bible.
Summary
Bernard and Lenina are now heading towards the village where they will be staying. As they walk towards the pueblo, Lenina started to get more and more uncomfortable at the sight of dirty black natives. She was also horrified when she saw a pregnant woman and the native elders. Bernard however, didn't seem to mind the native people. In fact, he shocks Lenina with the knowledge that he has about them. He agrees with there customs and beliefs. They finally make it to their small home. Lenina repeatedly reminds Bernard how much she prefers living in a hotel room with amenities to their current housing on the reservation. She soon freaks out when she realizes she forgot her soma supply. When they look out the window they notice that a ceremony is starting to take place. They see a native boy being whipped by a man with a mask. He is whipped in front of what is a Christian cross and Pookong the native rain god. The ceremony includes black snakes being held, danced with, and then sprinkled with grains of corn and water. After the ritual ends, Bernard and Lenina are visited by a slightly lighter native called John. He explains to them that he wishes he was the one whipped. It would be a sign that he has reached manhood and would almost be seen as an equal. John soon takes them to see his mother Linda who talks about how she was injured, healed, and left to live here. She was beaten by the native wives because she had slept with the men of their tribe. She didn't know or understand how life was different here. Its also revealed that the guy she had a baby by is actually the director. Bernard realizes that John is the director's son.
This shines a little more light on the distopia by introducing the savage's way of life and may spark conflict now that Bernard knows that the director got a Linda pregnant and didn't prevent the birth. Also revealed is the sign of racism since John is disliked by both the natives and the people from the city. The rituals of each group are similar but very different. The rain dance ritual of the native people is similar to the Soma chant that the people in London performed.
Friday, November 14, 2014
Brave new world ch 6 parts 1-3
Part 1
Bernard and Lenina start there date in Mexico by doing normal soma things that Lenina likes. Bernard insisted on doing more private things like taking walks and talking instead of woman's wrestling and and golf. As they got in the chopper Bernard starts acting weird and soon hovers over the ocean allowing the sunset to turn it black. Lenina didn't like this and continually begged him to turn back and that she wasn't liking this side of him. Soon he does and the next day Bernard told her he was sad that they didn't wait to sleep together tip they were adults. She was soon talking to her friend about there date and was asked if she still liked him. Lenina says yes but only said and talked about his physical features really.
Part 2
Bernard goes to the directors office to get a permit on being allowed to go to the preservation. The director soon tell Bernard that he recalls bringing a girl to this preservation at one time. He recalled that everything was perfect until his girl disappeared. Bernard tried to comfort him by saying that it mustve been terrible but instead he director shows great relief. The director then confronts bernard about not liking the reports he's getting from him about his thinking. How ever Bernard takes these threats excitingly and is glad that he has some importance. After wards he ends up talking to Helmholtz who was agitated about Bernards bragging.
Part 3
Lenina and Bernard are now in the reservation and she would much rather stay at a hotel that has tv, and hot water. They are approached by the warden who then gives them a speech about this preservation. While Lenina sat down surprised or motionless like she was high, Bernard received a call from Hemholtz saying that he is being moved to Iceland. when the conversation ends the warden tells him that they need to stay at the reservation.
Each chapter shows more about an actual distance that Bernard and Lenina have. It also shows a small conflict that the director, Helmhotz, and Beranrd are having.
Bernard and Lenina start there date in Mexico by doing normal soma things that Lenina likes. Bernard insisted on doing more private things like taking walks and talking instead of woman's wrestling and and golf. As they got in the chopper Bernard starts acting weird and soon hovers over the ocean allowing the sunset to turn it black. Lenina didn't like this and continually begged him to turn back and that she wasn't liking this side of him. Soon he does and the next day Bernard told her he was sad that they didn't wait to sleep together tip they were adults. She was soon talking to her friend about there date and was asked if she still liked him. Lenina says yes but only said and talked about his physical features really.
Part 2
Bernard goes to the directors office to get a permit on being allowed to go to the preservation. The director soon tell Bernard that he recalls bringing a girl to this preservation at one time. He recalled that everything was perfect until his girl disappeared. Bernard tried to comfort him by saying that it mustve been terrible but instead he director shows great relief. The director then confronts bernard about not liking the reports he's getting from him about his thinking. How ever Bernard takes these threats excitingly and is glad that he has some importance. After wards he ends up talking to Helmholtz who was agitated about Bernards bragging.
Part 3
Lenina and Bernard are now in the reservation and she would much rather stay at a hotel that has tv, and hot water. They are approached by the warden who then gives them a speech about this preservation. While Lenina sat down surprised or motionless like she was high, Bernard received a call from Hemholtz saying that he is being moved to Iceland. when the conversation ends the warden tells him that they need to stay at the reservation.
Each chapter shows more about an actual distance that Bernard and Lenina have. It also shows a small conflict that the director, Helmhotz, and Beranrd are having.
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