Power is one of the most significant ideas in Macbeth. All of the characters' longing for power causes a chain reaction, resulting in many deaths. To start with, Macbeth's brief taste of power after the Weird Sisters' prophecy is what drove him to partake in numerous sinful actions to achieve that dream. His actions of violence did result in his gain in power, yet it also drove him to insanity.
The idea of power is what people yearn for, yet the actual power becomes overwhelming for many and drives them insane. For example, once Lady Macbeth heard of the possibility for her to become queen, she began to fantasize about the magnificent power that comes with the position of being queen. However, once that power was established, she realized a little too late that she wasn't happy with the results.
Reading Log:
-watching Macbeth videos (and making notes) - 5/9/14: 45 min.
-working on world history essay (rough draft & final draft)
- 5/10/14: 80 min.
Total: 125 min.
Monday, May 12, 2014
Monday, May 5, 2014
Important Quote from Macbeth
"So foul and fair a day I have not yet seen."
This is a quote from Act I scene I, in which Macbeth is describing the day's mood to Banquo. They have been battling all day, hence the foul portion of that statement, yet they have won all of their battles, resulting in the "fair day." However, this statement could also be taken literally, meaning that the weather could simply be either bad or fair. Fair seems to be a common word used by many advanced writers, including Shakespear and Golding, as it can mean multiple things and is an excellent symbolic item in any literary work.
"Fair" can mean reasonable, unbiased, done according to the rules, not stormy or cloudy, and sunny or clear. In this quote, Macbeth could either be referring to clear and sunny weather (setting the mood for seemingly positive events to come), or could be referring to their victories in battle. "Foul" can mean disgusting, unappealing, covered in dirt, or possibly a dirty deed. In this quote, Macbeth could be referring to stormy weather, which forshadows negative events to come. However, he could also be referring to events that he is disgusted with himself for performing, such as killing many men.
Reading Log:
English Portfolio - 5/5/14: 45 min.
Reviewing Macbeth - 35 min.
writing world history book paper - 40 min.
Total: 120 min.
This is a quote from Act I scene I, in which Macbeth is describing the day's mood to Banquo. They have been battling all day, hence the foul portion of that statement, yet they have won all of their battles, resulting in the "fair day." However, this statement could also be taken literally, meaning that the weather could simply be either bad or fair. Fair seems to be a common word used by many advanced writers, including Shakespear and Golding, as it can mean multiple things and is an excellent symbolic item in any literary work.
"Fair" can mean reasonable, unbiased, done according to the rules, not stormy or cloudy, and sunny or clear. In this quote, Macbeth could either be referring to clear and sunny weather (setting the mood for seemingly positive events to come), or could be referring to their victories in battle. "Foul" can mean disgusting, unappealing, covered in dirt, or possibly a dirty deed. In this quote, Macbeth could be referring to stormy weather, which forshadows negative events to come. However, he could also be referring to events that he is disgusted with himself for performing, such as killing many men.
Reading Log:
English Portfolio - 5/5/14: 45 min.
Reviewing Macbeth - 35 min.
writing world history book paper - 40 min.
Total: 120 min.
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
How Music Impacts My Life
I listen to music ALL the time. When I'm at my house, in my free time, or in the car, I always have my headphones in; listening to whatever music I find most apropos for my mood at the moment. I listen to a myriad of songs by numerous artists, which I have realized is greatly effected by the events of my day, usually subconsciously. Based off of the events of my day, week, or sometimes even over the past month, my taste for music will change.
Listening to music may be a great distraction to many, but for me, personally, it has an even deeper meaning. The lyrics of each song can be interpreted by different people in many different ways, based off of their personal emotions. Not only do the lyrics help many to feel connected and understood, but they can also sometimes help someone fully comprehend something that they are going through. Artists release their music into the world not only because they love it, but because they may want to reach out and help someone who is going through a similar situation.
Reading Log:
working on Troy book summary: 4/27/14 - 30 min.
working on Troy book summary: 4/28/14 - 20 min.
writing Troy movie script: 4/28/14 - 75 min.
Total: 125 min.
Listening to music may be a great distraction to many, but for me, personally, it has an even deeper meaning. The lyrics of each song can be interpreted by different people in many different ways, based off of their personal emotions. Not only do the lyrics help many to feel connected and understood, but they can also sometimes help someone fully comprehend something that they are going through. Artists release their music into the world not only because they love it, but because they may want to reach out and help someone who is going through a similar situation.
Reading Log:
working on Troy book summary: 4/27/14 - 30 min.
working on Troy book summary: 4/28/14 - 20 min.
writing Troy movie script: 4/28/14 - 75 min.
Total: 125 min.
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Who We Are
Lying, betrayal, and violence are all basic parts of human nature. Everyone is capable of committing any of those acts, yet some choose not to. People go through many phases of their lives regarding innocence. Very young children are so naïve that they have not yet developed a clear understanding of what is right vs what is wrong. However, older children go through a phase where they test boundaries. They try to discover what is too far, which varies depending on their environment. Despite the foundation of human nature containing evil, everyone also has a conscience.
Everyone past a certain age has developed a conscience that lets them know the difference between right and wrong. A person, despite their natural reaction to do whatever benefits them, does have a choice that they are capable of making. Everyone is capable of lying, betraying, and being violent, yet every human being also has a conscience that enables them to either choose to do wrong or right.
Reading Log:
4/13/14 - Nervous Conditions Projects: 20 min.
4/14/14 - Nervous Conditions Projects: 55 min.
4/12/14 - Troy by Adele Geras: 30 min.
4/13/14 - Troy by Adele Geras: 25 min.
Total: 130 min.
Everyone past a certain age has developed a conscience that lets them know the difference between right and wrong. A person, despite their natural reaction to do whatever benefits them, does have a choice that they are capable of making. Everyone is capable of lying, betraying, and being violent, yet every human being also has a conscience that enables them to either choose to do wrong or right.
Reading Log:
4/13/14 - Nervous Conditions Projects: 20 min.
4/14/14 - Nervous Conditions Projects: 55 min.
4/12/14 - Troy by Adele Geras: 30 min.
4/13/14 - Troy by Adele Geras: 25 min.
Total: 130 min.
Monday, February 24, 2014
Reading Log
2/20/14- working on paper: 25 min.
2/24/14 - working on paper: 45 min.
2/22/14 - studying for poetry test: 30 min.
2/23/14 - reviewing for poetry test: 20 min.
Total: 120 min.
2/24/14 - working on paper: 45 min.
2/22/14 - studying for poetry test: 30 min.
2/23/14 - reviewing for poetry test: 20 min.
Total: 120 min.
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Song Analyzation
"Legendary Lovers"
By Katy Perry
Katy Perry uses vivid detail to create a specific scene.
Poetic Devices Used:
Assonance-
"I never knew I could see something so clearly looking through my third eye
Never knew karma could be so rewarding and bring me to your life
Maybe this is the beginning of something so magical tonight (oh, oh)"
Alliteration-
"tropical temperature"
"come closer"
"never knew"
"see something so"
"legendary lovers"
Euphony is used a lot throughout the entire song.
Sibilance-
"Maybe this is the beginning of something so magical tonight"
"Underneath the blood orange sun
Say my name like a scripture"
Throughout this song, there is also end rhyme, internal rhyme, and slant rhyme.
The rhyme scheme for the first three stanzas is the following: AABBCCCADAD
Simile-
"Say my name like a scripture
Keep my heart beating like a drum"
Anaphora-
"I" is repeated throughout the song.
"Never knew" is used multiple times at the beginning of many stanzas.
"Legendary lovers, we could be legendary
Legendary lovers, we should be legendary"
"Go down in history
Go down together, into infinity, forever"
Speaker-female lover
Occasion-possibly looking back on the time spent with her lover; maybe remembering how she imagined it, similar to a fairy tale; like Romeo and Juliet in her mind
Audience-male lover
Purpose-maybe to remind her lover of what they had
Subject-love
Tone-sweet, passionate, positive, mystical
http://www.lyrics.com/legendary-lovers-lyrics-katy-perry.html
Reading Log:
2/14/14 - Writing Valentine's Day Poem (outside of class): 30 min.
2/20/14 - Reading World History Textbook and Answering Questions: 45 min.
2/22/14 - Annotating Song: 45 min.
Total: 120 min.
By Katy Perry
Katy Perry uses vivid detail to create a specific scene.
Poetic Devices Used:
Assonance-
"I never knew I could see something so clearly looking through my third eye
Never knew karma could be so rewarding and bring me to your life
Maybe this is the beginning of something so magical tonight (oh, oh)"
Alliteration-
"tropical temperature"
"come closer"
"never knew"
"see something so"
"legendary lovers"
Euphony is used a lot throughout the entire song.
Sibilance-
"Maybe this is the beginning of something so magical tonight"
"Underneath the blood orange sun
Say my name like a scripture"
Throughout this song, there is also end rhyme, internal rhyme, and slant rhyme.
The rhyme scheme for the first three stanzas is the following: AABBCCCADAD
Simile-
"Say my name like a scripture
Keep my heart beating like a drum"
Anaphora-
"I" is repeated throughout the song.
"Never knew" is used multiple times at the beginning of many stanzas.
"Legendary lovers, we could be legendary
Legendary lovers, we should be legendary"
"Go down in history
Go down together, into infinity, forever"
Speaker-female lover
Occasion-possibly looking back on the time spent with her lover; maybe remembering how she imagined it, similar to a fairy tale; like Romeo and Juliet in her mind
Audience-male lover
Purpose-maybe to remind her lover of what they had
Subject-love
Tone-sweet, passionate, positive, mystical
http://www.lyrics.com/legendary-lovers-lyrics-katy-perry.html
Reading Log:
2/14/14 - Writing Valentine's Day Poem (outside of class): 30 min.
2/20/14 - Reading World History Textbook and Answering Questions: 45 min.
2/22/14 - Annotating Song: 45 min.
Total: 120 min.
Monday, February 10, 2014
Reading Log 2/10/14
Reading Log:
2/3/14 - working on draft: 20 min
2/5/14 - ATD: 45 min.
2/6/14 - ATD: 50 min.
2/10/14 - ATD: 10 min.
Total: 125 min.
2/3/14 - working on draft: 20 min
2/5/14 - ATD: 45 min.
2/6/14 - ATD: 50 min.
2/10/14 - ATD: 10 min.
Total: 125 min.
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