Ryan Ellis
Ms. Peifer
English 10IB
3/17/09
LRJ #4
In act four, Orlando’s goal of becoming a gentleman is near completion. He shows obvious signs of this throughout the act. The greatest display of his new chivalrous self is shown when his brother, whom he hates, is under attack of a lioness and Orlando battles the lioness of saving his hated brothers life. “Twice did he turn his back and purposed so/ but kindness, nobler ever than revenge/ And nature stronger than his just occasion/ made him give battle to the lioness”(4.3.134-137). This shows Orlando’s chivalry, as he rescued a man he despised, one that had tried to murder him. The relationship between the brothers is re-established here.
Orlando continues his work to complete his goal of wooing Rosalind and winning her heart. He continues to work with Ganymede, showing strange signs of affection. Orlando really believes in Ganymede’s ways going so far as to even marry him under the pretence that he is Rosalind. "Pray thee marry us" (4.1.132). His devotion to Ganymede is especially apparent in the meeting that Ganymede required of Orlando. When Orlando could not make it to meet Ganymede, he sent his brother to explain the situation that held Orlando from attending as he had promised. He sends a blood stained handkerchief to prove the claim. “…If you will know of me/ What man I am, and how, and why, and where/ This hankercher was stained”(4.3.99-101). He takes the time to send the blood stained cloth and a message to his beloved Rosalind even while severly injured.
Monday, March 16, 2009
As You Like It LRJ #3
Ryan Ellis
Ms. Peifer
English 10IB
3/17/09
LRJ #3
In act three the forest of Arden takes a strong hold on Orlando. The forests mysterious powers drive him mad with love. His immense love for Rosalind is uncontainable, so in his longing for Rosalind he chooses to carve poems of his love into the trees. “From the east to Western Ind/ No jewel is like Rosalind./ Her worth being mounted on the wind”(3.2.88-90). His love for Rosalind once again shifts his main goal. His goal of gentlemen status is but a small thought for a large portion of this act. He shifts his main goal to learning how to woo Rosalind to become his love. His two major goals of Gentlemen status and the longing of Rosalind begin to see a small amount of overlap.
In his quest to woo Rosalind, Orlando meets the character Ganymede, who really is Rosalind in disguise. Although Orlando is not aware that Ganymede is Rosalind, an immediate trust between the two is seen. Ganymede offers to “cure” Orlando of his rampant love. “I would cure you if you/ would but call me Rosalind and come everyday to/ my cote and woo me”(3.3.40-43). Orlando does not question the odd suggestion of Ganymede and he eagerly accepts the odd proposal. “Now, by the faith of my love, I will./ Tell me where it is”(3.3.44-45). Orlando is so madly in love with Rosalind that this seemly insane idea is so very appealing to him.
In addition to meeting Ganymede, Orlando has an encounter with Jaques. Orlando disapproves of Jaques’ melancholy style. “I do desire we may better be strangers”(3.2.263). Orlando and Jaques both agree that they should not talk to each other again, as they both share entirely different views and disapprove of each other’s actions. The meeting of these two characters is short lived and they no longer wish to meet again.
Ms. Peifer
English 10IB
3/17/09
LRJ #3
In act three the forest of Arden takes a strong hold on Orlando. The forests mysterious powers drive him mad with love. His immense love for Rosalind is uncontainable, so in his longing for Rosalind he chooses to carve poems of his love into the trees. “From the east to Western Ind/ No jewel is like Rosalind./ Her worth being mounted on the wind”(3.2.88-90). His love for Rosalind once again shifts his main goal. His goal of gentlemen status is but a small thought for a large portion of this act. He shifts his main goal to learning how to woo Rosalind to become his love. His two major goals of Gentlemen status and the longing of Rosalind begin to see a small amount of overlap.
In his quest to woo Rosalind, Orlando meets the character Ganymede, who really is Rosalind in disguise. Although Orlando is not aware that Ganymede is Rosalind, an immediate trust between the two is seen. Ganymede offers to “cure” Orlando of his rampant love. “I would cure you if you/ would but call me Rosalind and come everyday to/ my cote and woo me”(3.3.40-43). Orlando does not question the odd suggestion of Ganymede and he eagerly accepts the odd proposal. “Now, by the faith of my love, I will./ Tell me where it is”(3.3.44-45). Orlando is so madly in love with Rosalind that this seemly insane idea is so very appealing to him.
In addition to meeting Ganymede, Orlando has an encounter with Jaques. Orlando disapproves of Jaques’ melancholy style. “I do desire we may better be strangers”(3.2.263). Orlando and Jaques both agree that they should not talk to each other again, as they both share entirely different views and disapprove of each other’s actions. The meeting of these two characters is short lived and they no longer wish to meet again.
As You Like It LRJ #2
Ryan Ellis
Ms. Peifer
English 10IB
3/17/09
LRJ #2
In act two Orlando’s character is banished to the Forest of Arden with the servant Adam. During this time the two men create a very strong bond together. Adam informed Orlando of the plan his brother had to murder him and this only strengthens the bond between the two men. In addition Adam is devoted to serving Orlando, but this shifts as lack of food lead to starvation, and Adam becomes famished. Due to the debt Orlando owes Adam for saving his life, Orlando feels obligated to help Adam. Orlando desperately begins to search for food. Upon meeting Duke Senior he presents himself with great violence. "He dies that touches any of this fruit till I and my affairs are answered" (2.7.103-104). Orlando’s desperation to help his friend is evident here, as he needs the food to save Adam. He soon apologizes to them as he realizes that his desperation has made him come across as violent and rude.
As the relationship of Adam and Orlando grows strong, Orlando’s relationship with his brother has been completely destroyed. Orlando tells of his brother as a violent and cruel person. “of a diverted blood and bloody brother" (2.3.38). This is a statement that Orlando has disowned his brother. They no longer consider each other brothers at all.
The goal of becoming a gentlemen that was seen in act one has come back, only now Orlando’s actions begin to reflect the goal. Part of the gentlemen role is to show respect and devotion to your friends. His devotion to Adam and their friendship is a genuine example of Orlando’s progress to his goal of becoming a proper gentleman.
Ms. Peifer
English 10IB
3/17/09
LRJ #2
In act two Orlando’s character is banished to the Forest of Arden with the servant Adam. During this time the two men create a very strong bond together. Adam informed Orlando of the plan his brother had to murder him and this only strengthens the bond between the two men. In addition Adam is devoted to serving Orlando, but this shifts as lack of food lead to starvation, and Adam becomes famished. Due to the debt Orlando owes Adam for saving his life, Orlando feels obligated to help Adam. Orlando desperately begins to search for food. Upon meeting Duke Senior he presents himself with great violence. "He dies that touches any of this fruit till I and my affairs are answered" (2.7.103-104). Orlando’s desperation to help his friend is evident here, as he needs the food to save Adam. He soon apologizes to them as he realizes that his desperation has made him come across as violent and rude.
As the relationship of Adam and Orlando grows strong, Orlando’s relationship with his brother has been completely destroyed. Orlando tells of his brother as a violent and cruel person. “of a diverted blood and bloody brother" (2.3.38). This is a statement that Orlando has disowned his brother. They no longer consider each other brothers at all.
The goal of becoming a gentlemen that was seen in act one has come back, only now Orlando’s actions begin to reflect the goal. Part of the gentlemen role is to show respect and devotion to your friends. His devotion to Adam and their friendship is a genuine example of Orlando’s progress to his goal of becoming a proper gentleman.
As You Like It LRJ #1
Ryan Ellis
Ms. Peifer
10IB English
3/17/09
LRJ #1
In act one; Orlando presents himself as a character with great distinction. He is the younger son of the powerful Sir Rowland De Bois and he proves himself to be a loyal person. He shows great affection towards his father’s name. “I am more proud to be Sir Rowland’s youngest son,/ His youngest son, and would not change that calling/ To be adopted heir to Frederick” (1.2.228-230).
Orlando’s older brother Oliver is the heir to their father’s estate, and with this is he great power. Despite his great wealth he refuses to send Orlando to receive a gentlemen’s education because he fears Orlando’s superior wits. It is this education that Orlando longs for. Although he is suppressed by his older brother he is not regretful to being the youngest son. Orlando’s brother Oliver has an unexplained dislike for his brother centered around his fear of his brother being superior in strength and wits. He makes his brother seem villainous to justify his hate for him. “…or if he do not mightily grace/ himself on thee , he will practice against thee by/ poison, entrap, thee by some treacherous device/ and never leave thee till he hath ta’en thy life by some indirect means or other”(1.1.148-150).
In the first act Orlando takes part in a wrestling match in which he is victorious. There he meets Rosalind and is immediately drawn by her. It becomes love at first sight. “Oh, heavenly Rosalind!” (1.3.290). He addresses her privately as heavenly because of his immediate love and longing for her. He sets himself to win Rosalind. His goals shift from his gentlemen’s education to the pursuit of Rosalind. It is her and only her he wants at the end of the act.
Ms. Peifer
10IB English
3/17/09
LRJ #1
In act one; Orlando presents himself as a character with great distinction. He is the younger son of the powerful Sir Rowland De Bois and he proves himself to be a loyal person. He shows great affection towards his father’s name. “I am more proud to be Sir Rowland’s youngest son,/ His youngest son, and would not change that calling/ To be adopted heir to Frederick” (1.2.228-230).
Orlando’s older brother Oliver is the heir to their father’s estate, and with this is he great power. Despite his great wealth he refuses to send Orlando to receive a gentlemen’s education because he fears Orlando’s superior wits. It is this education that Orlando longs for. Although he is suppressed by his older brother he is not regretful to being the youngest son. Orlando’s brother Oliver has an unexplained dislike for his brother centered around his fear of his brother being superior in strength and wits. He makes his brother seem villainous to justify his hate for him. “…or if he do not mightily grace/ himself on thee , he will practice against thee by/ poison, entrap, thee by some treacherous device/ and never leave thee till he hath ta’en thy life by some indirect means or other”(1.1.148-150).
In the first act Orlando takes part in a wrestling match in which he is victorious. There he meets Rosalind and is immediately drawn by her. It becomes love at first sight. “Oh, heavenly Rosalind!” (1.3.290). He addresses her privately as heavenly because of his immediate love and longing for her. He sets himself to win Rosalind. His goals shift from his gentlemen’s education to the pursuit of Rosalind. It is her and only her he wants at the end of the act.
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