This play present many humorous conflicts such as dual identities of the characters Jack and Algernon. Both characters have an alternate identity that they use in the opposite area of life. Jack who is from the country uses the Identity of Earnest as an excuse to visit court, and Algernon uses the identity of Bunbury as an excuse to leave the court and visit the country.
Althought this is a clever sceme that both employ it is bound to present major conflict in the future as one can only hold a false identity for so long. This arising conlfict becomes apparent when Jack proposes to Gwendolen. She shows great affection towards Jack's false name of Earnest. "The moment Algernon mentioned to me that he had a friend called Ernest, I know I was destined to love you"(129). Once Jack realizes that gwendolen is so drawn to his false name the pressure of his false identity begins to build. "Personally, darling, to speak quite candidly, I don't much care about the name of Ernest... I must say there are much nicer names. I think, Jack, for instance, a charming name."(129). His false identity is putting pressure upon him, this is apparent in this quote.
Other problems presented in this act are less important but reveal a significant amount about each character. The less serious dilemma of missing cucumber sandwiches provides a humorous problem that is slickly covered up by both Algernon and Lane's quick thinking and wit. "There were no cucumbers at the market this morning sire, I went down twice, No Cucumber!, No sir, not even for ready money."(126). This dilemma is overcome by their wit, it also reveals Algernon's view on the truth, as he comes up with such a clever lie. It is shown that Algernon takes pride in his bunburying which includes the use of lies. It is this cleverness that enables them to execute this successfully, at least for a while.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
LRJ #1
In act one Algernon's views on marriage are revealed to the reader. Algernon addresses marriage as a non serious subject that he sometimes mocks. Algernon often references Bunbury when speaking of marriage. "...in married life three is a company and two is none"(Wilde 124). It is this the tone in which he speaks that reveals his non-serious view on marriage.
Algernon's mocking of marriage conflicts that of the character Jack, who is in love with Gwendolen and plans to propose to her that evening. This confliction shows tone of a friendly quarrel. The conversation of these two is conflicting and argumentative because of these conflicting views on marriage, but this also presents a bit of humor. Although they share different views on much that they speak of the conversation remains light and friendly, although argumentative. "...Divorce court was specially invented for people whose memories are so curiously constituted"(118). Here Jack speaks of his view of divorce, but Algernon, being argumentative shows conflicting views which he speaks. "Oh! There is no use speculating on that subject. Divorces are made in Heaven"(118).
The conversation also draws tension from dual identities that each character has. Algernon questions the cigarette case that belongs to Jack which speaks of his ward, Cecily. "However, it makes no matter, for, now that I look at the inscription I find that the thing isn't yours after all... This cigarette case is a present from someone of the name of Cicily, and you say you don't anyone of that name"(119-120). This questioning of dual identity shows up with Jack as well as he questions the odd term that Algernon uses so often. His fried by the name of Bunbury. "I have always suspected you of being a confirmed Bunburyist; and I am quite sure of it now."(121). This odd reference adds a small amount of confusion into the tone of the overall conversation. This underlying tone of conflicting views, and odd questionings induced by dual identities is the driving factor behind the conversation between the two friends.
Algernon's mocking of marriage conflicts that of the character Jack, who is in love with Gwendolen and plans to propose to her that evening. This confliction shows tone of a friendly quarrel. The conversation of these two is conflicting and argumentative because of these conflicting views on marriage, but this also presents a bit of humor. Although they share different views on much that they speak of the conversation remains light and friendly, although argumentative. "...Divorce court was specially invented for people whose memories are so curiously constituted"(118). Here Jack speaks of his view of divorce, but Algernon, being argumentative shows conflicting views which he speaks. "Oh! There is no use speculating on that subject. Divorces are made in Heaven"(118).
The conversation also draws tension from dual identities that each character has. Algernon questions the cigarette case that belongs to Jack which speaks of his ward, Cecily. "However, it makes no matter, for, now that I look at the inscription I find that the thing isn't yours after all... This cigarette case is a present from someone of the name of Cicily, and you say you don't anyone of that name"(119-120). This questioning of dual identity shows up with Jack as well as he questions the odd term that Algernon uses so often. His fried by the name of Bunbury. "I have always suspected you of being a confirmed Bunburyist; and I am quite sure of it now."(121). This odd reference adds a small amount of confusion into the tone of the overall conversation. This underlying tone of conflicting views, and odd questionings induced by dual identities is the driving factor behind the conversation between the two friends.
Monday, March 16, 2009
As You Like It LRJ #4
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.
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.
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.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Introduction to the List of Things I Don't Like
The Introduction to The List of Things I Don't Like
I was sitting around thinking about how small things can be very irksome. Sometimes these small pet-peeves can become great annoyances. These things I found to be everywhere and as I started to notice these things, I just began to discover more and more things I don't like. Out of boredom I began to document these unfortunate, events, occurrences, and things. This became the original list of things I don't like. Unfortunately this original list was misplaced or mistakenly taken from me. Upon learning this I thought I would done documenting my negativity, but more and more things I didn't like began to pile up in my mind, just waiting to be documented on a new list. This mental pressure made me restart the list. The original list was four pages long and simply listed the things I didn't like. In the new list I plan to be much more ambitious by listing as well as describing the things I don't like. I will try and make the reader understand ass to why I think that way. When reading this list the reader should keep the following in mind. The list of things I don't like is not only a list of things, it also covers events, traits, action, and ideas. You may find that you enjoy, practice, and/or partake in some of the things on this list. Even if your thoughts differ from the ones presented on this list, in no way do I intend to offend you. This list is a documentation of my thoughts and it is not directed at any individual at any point. Although I may have been guilty of some of the things on this list, they are traits of me I dislike. Knowing this I never intend to be hypocritical. Welcome to The List of Things I Don't Like. (The list is in a notebook I have, ask if you want to read it.)
I was sitting around thinking about how small things can be very irksome. Sometimes these small pet-peeves can become great annoyances. These things I found to be everywhere and as I started to notice these things, I just began to discover more and more things I don't like. Out of boredom I began to document these unfortunate, events, occurrences, and things. This became the original list of things I don't like. Unfortunately this original list was misplaced or mistakenly taken from me. Upon learning this I thought I would done documenting my negativity, but more and more things I didn't like began to pile up in my mind, just waiting to be documented on a new list. This mental pressure made me restart the list. The original list was four pages long and simply listed the things I didn't like. In the new list I plan to be much more ambitious by listing as well as describing the things I don't like. I will try and make the reader understand ass to why I think that way. When reading this list the reader should keep the following in mind. The list of things I don't like is not only a list of things, it also covers events, traits, action, and ideas. You may find that you enjoy, practice, and/or partake in some of the things on this list. Even if your thoughts differ from the ones presented on this list, in no way do I intend to offend you. This list is a documentation of my thoughts and it is not directed at any individual at any point. Although I may have been guilty of some of the things on this list, they are traits of me I dislike. Knowing this I never intend to be hypocritical. Welcome to The List of Things I Don't Like. (The list is in a notebook I have, ask if you want to read it.)
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