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.
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.)
Friday, December 5, 2008
Beowulf LRJ #2
From reading Beowulf, one can find different values and traditions of the time. The warrior was obviously valued in this period of time. A warrior needed to be valiant and show acts of heroism and to boast his image, and through this he could secure his place in time as a hero. Although there were many warriors, what separated you from any other mead drinking brute were your acts of heroism. Another value that was shown in Beowulf was a strong religious belief. Although there is no specific religion, views of pagans and Christians are shwon, the religious beliefs were still strong. King Hrothgar makes various references to god. " ...to where the king in his wisdom waited, still wondering whether Almighty god would ever turn the tides of his misfortunes"(1313-1316, Haney).
Being fiction Beowulf will obviously show some realistic events, but will have a much larger number of unrealistic events. Beowulf, although a great warrior, is still only human. Some of his feats of strength are ridiculous. In the battle with Grendel's mother, to even reach the lair of Grendel's mother he must swim to the bottom of a lake, then is attacked while on his way down, and is unharmed by Grendel's mother due to his chain mail. A few things here are unrealistic, swimming with a suit of chain mail on would be near impossible. Also a suit of chain mail is not invincible. The story seems to show that because of his chain mail Beowulf cannot be hurt. Grendel's mother's awesome strength cannot defeat a mere suit of chain mail.
"So she lunged and clutched and managed to catch him in her brutal grip: but his body, for all that, remained unscathed: the mesh of his chain mail saved him."(1500-1502)
Beowulf has a host of great quotes to be withdrawn from the text. " Then in furry, he flung his sword away. Then keen, inalid, worm-loop-patterned steel was hurled to the ground: he would have to rely on the strength of his arm"(1533-1536). Once again the awesome strength of Beowulf is shown again. This quote adds to the image of brute first that Beowulf emits. You get to know that Beowulf shows no fear, that he is willing to engage a fierce monster with nothing but his bare fists in hand to hand combat. With his savage determination and his immense strength he is of course victorious against the demonic beast of Grendel's mother.
Being fiction Beowulf will obviously show some realistic events, but will have a much larger number of unrealistic events. Beowulf, although a great warrior, is still only human. Some of his feats of strength are ridiculous. In the battle with Grendel's mother, to even reach the lair of Grendel's mother he must swim to the bottom of a lake, then is attacked while on his way down, and is unharmed by Grendel's mother due to his chain mail. A few things here are unrealistic, swimming with a suit of chain mail on would be near impossible. Also a suit of chain mail is not invincible. The story seems to show that because of his chain mail Beowulf cannot be hurt. Grendel's mother's awesome strength cannot defeat a mere suit of chain mail.
"So she lunged and clutched and managed to catch him in her brutal grip: but his body, for all that, remained unscathed: the mesh of his chain mail saved him."(1500-1502)
Beowulf has a host of great quotes to be withdrawn from the text. " Then in furry, he flung his sword away. Then keen, inalid, worm-loop-patterned steel was hurled to the ground: he would have to rely on the strength of his arm"(1533-1536). Once again the awesome strength of Beowulf is shown again. This quote adds to the image of brute first that Beowulf emits. You get to know that Beowulf shows no fear, that he is willing to engage a fierce monster with nothing but his bare fists in hand to hand combat. With his savage determination and his immense strength he is of course victorious against the demonic beast of Grendel's mother.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Journal #1: Turmoil in Thebes
The Ellis Gazette
Turmoil in Thebes
By: Ryan Ellis
Following the epic battle between Polyneices and his brother, a turmoil in Thebes has arrived. The king of Thebes, Creon has declared the brother of Polyneices a hero, and he was buried with honor. It was decided that Polyneices should not receive the same honors of his fallen brother, and shall be treated as a traitor. Polyneices now lays lifeless, and unburied, doomed to be mutilated by dogs and birds. Most will question, is this the right thing? The choice was set in stone by Creon declaring a new law stating that any person who tries to bury Polyneices will face a penalty of execution. The body will be under constant watch by guards to ensure that nobody will tamper with it.
For Polyneices' sister, Antigone, the law was transparent. While the guards where in a state of slumber, Antigone proceeded to sprinkle a thin layer of dust. Due to her stealth, she was not caught. When Creon learned of this news he was enraged, believing that the guards may have been involved in the partial burial. The guards needed an opportunity to redeem them selfs and catch the real culprit. They got their chance when Antigone returned to finish the burial of her beloved brother. The guards immediately seized her and took her to the king. She has openly pleaded guilty to the crime in which she is charged.
Creon was almost in disbelief when he was informed of the perpetrator. His sons wife would dishonor his law, completely disregard it to bury her brother in honor. We have managed to get a few words in with Antigone. We asked her why she disobeyed the king and buried her brother. She simply replied that even though she knew the penalty of her actions would be death, it was necessary that her brother was buried with honor.
As the story unfolds we will continue to keep you, our loyal readers, informed.
Turmoil in Thebes
By: Ryan Ellis
Following the epic battle between Polyneices and his brother, a turmoil in Thebes has arrived. The king of Thebes, Creon has declared the brother of Polyneices a hero, and he was buried with honor. It was decided that Polyneices should not receive the same honors of his fallen brother, and shall be treated as a traitor. Polyneices now lays lifeless, and unburied, doomed to be mutilated by dogs and birds. Most will question, is this the right thing? The choice was set in stone by Creon declaring a new law stating that any person who tries to bury Polyneices will face a penalty of execution. The body will be under constant watch by guards to ensure that nobody will tamper with it.
For Polyneices' sister, Antigone, the law was transparent. While the guards where in a state of slumber, Antigone proceeded to sprinkle a thin layer of dust. Due to her stealth, she was not caught. When Creon learned of this news he was enraged, believing that the guards may have been involved in the partial burial. The guards needed an opportunity to redeem them selfs and catch the real culprit. They got their chance when Antigone returned to finish the burial of her beloved brother. The guards immediately seized her and took her to the king. She has openly pleaded guilty to the crime in which she is charged.
Creon was almost in disbelief when he was informed of the perpetrator. His sons wife would dishonor his law, completely disregard it to bury her brother in honor. We have managed to get a few words in with Antigone. We asked her why she disobeyed the king and buried her brother. She simply replied that even though she knew the penalty of her actions would be death, it was necessary that her brother was buried with honor.
As the story unfolds we will continue to keep you, our loyal readers, informed.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
