Blog 12 Hills like white elephants

Hills like white elephants

1.What do you think is the main message of this story?

I think there are a lot of messages within hills like white elephants. I think the main message is highlighting the communication between the two characters. They are talking with each other, but in my opinion they aren't really saying what they want to say, just what their partner wants to hear. This just kind of shows the division between them

2.Towards the end of the story, the girl says, “Would you please please please please please please please please stop talking?”  What causes her to reach this point?

I believe that causes Jig to reach that point was the fact that the American kept saying that the operation perfectly simple and everything was going to be fine. He seems really persistent but I feel she was having second thoughts about the operation.

3.In your opinion, is the dialogue believable?

The dialogue doesn't really seem believable or meaningful. The characters are having a conversation that seems empty. They are just kind of tip-toeing around the real issue, but they never fully address it. It seems as though the American and the girl have differing opinions, and thats where they have their breakdown of communication.

4. How do you interpret the end of the story?  In particular, the final lines:

“Do you feel better?” he asked.

“I feel fine,” she said.  “There is nothing wrong with me.  I feel fine.”

When the girl says that, as a reader I thought she didnt want to go through with the operation, but she was gooing through with it anyway because it would please the American. Throughout the story she asks if they could be happier and if he would love her. Maybe by her just going through with the operation, they could fix some of their problems.

Blog 11 Louder than a bomb

Louder than a bomb

My home is a combination of many smells. My home smells like the warm beaches that surround it. It smells like fresh sea breezes and salt. The air is crisp and moist from the water. There is always the smell of fresh fruit and happiness. The beach is the most popular place to hang out near my home. Its easy to go and forget all of the problems swimming around in your life. Sometimes there is nothing better than to lay in the sand and soak up the sun.

The community around my home faces many problems. One source of contention is the acceptance of differences. In my community, particular lifestyles are looked down on. These people sometimes live in fear that they will be singled out and attacked. It has been known to happen. Most nights are never quiet. There is always music playing in the distance and the laughter of your neighbors. On rare nights where there is no noise, you simply hear the breeze dancing through the trees. The people in my home and community hope that society can be more accepting of others and differences.

Blog Post #10: Flipped

Flipped

 

1. When the movie changes viewpoints, sometimes the scene is changed. However, it just gives some background on why the characters might feel a certain way. For example, the snake scene with egg lets the viewer know why Bryce doesn't particularly like eggs. I also think when the view switches from boy to girl, there is a change in the emotional aspect. Julie seems to be able to connect with people more, and look at the bigger picture of things. Bryce seems a bit naive and focuses more on the superficial things.

 

2. Bryce's family seems the most uncomfortable out of the two. I think the main reason is because of their father. He is a bit narrow minded and insensitive to other peoples feelings. Since he is in a more dominant position he has a big influence on the way the Baker family is perceived. At some point they may be able to become more "neighborly" but the dad would need to change his thought process, and become a little bit more open minded and less ignorant.

 

3. I think that plot and character are equally important. On one hand, the plot is the story, and sets the viewer up for the conflict. On the other hand, characters make the story, and they allow connections to be made with the viewer. 



Blog Post 9

How to write about Pitbulls

When writing about Pit Bulls, make sure that your cover page includes a picture of a graphic dog bite. Never have a picture of a Pit Bull cuddling next to other animals or small children. Include words like killers, aggressive, or dangerous, somewhere in your title.

In your text, assume every dog attack that has happened was done by a Pit Bull. Don’t fail to mention that they will attack pretty much anyone, and are dangerous especially around small children. Shame dog owners who have decided purchase this malicious breed. They are irresponsible, and have put others in their community at risk. Don’t look at statistics, and see how most Pits that attack have been treated by their owners. It is obvious they are killers and often attack for no reason.

When you are writing, do not include any facts about other dog attacks. Or the fact that their breed as a whole is not naturally aggressive. Continue to give misleading stereotypes that paint Pit Bulls as bloodthirsty animals ready to eat anything in sight. So watch out, because you might be next.

Blog post 8: Language of power and politics

Option 3:

Nelson Mandela's  background had an important impact on his work as a leader, president, and how his ideas were formed. Before his presidency, Mandela was a well known apartheid activist. He was imprisoned for 27 years on Robben Island for his fight to end racism and better human rights, along with several other activists. After his release from prison, Mandela still continued to fight against racial issues in South Africa. This background and drive to have a peaceful democracy with people supporting each other lead to his presidency. Throughout his speech, Mandela referred to the new South Africa as a "rainbow nation" and that they should be able to live in peace. His political background help to pave a new path for South Africans to end apartheid and unite as a country.

Blog post 7

Audience: Persuading a three year old to eat broccoli

-My ordinary style of language would change. I would associate eating vegetables with being rewarded, such as getting a new toy or something like that. I would also change my language to make vegetables appear more fun, for example singing about it. Giving toddlers choices also persuades them to do things you want.

-I might say : Jimmy, if you eat your broccoli I'll buy you a new truck *sing a truck song*

Blog Post #6

1. My results were pretty accurate, especially since I got Minneapolis as one of the places with a language most similar to mine. Some of the words that may have determined that could have been kitty corner, roundabout, etc.
2. I think someone would take a quiz like this to see the results. It could be interesting to see places that talk similar to you, or not so similar. It can also be interesting to think about how you pronounce words, and if that changes if you travel to different locations.