Gregory's "The Flash"
Robert's "Review of COD: WWII"
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Monday, November 27, 2017
Thesis: Golding portrays Jack as a power-hungry and bloodthirsty
bigun which suggests that the lonely boy values his needs and power over
friendship with others. This selfishness causes a war between the two groups of
boys.
"He came-disguised. He may come again even though we gave him the head of our kill to eat." (Pg. 160)
In this situation, Simon (seen as the beast) has just been killed, and Jack claims that the beast is still not dead. Jack needs to maintain an illusion of the best for his followers so that he can maintain his power. His installment of fear in his "subjects" keeps him leader because he is favored in times of chaos. This destroys his friendship with Ralph, and it shows his hunger for power.
"He came-disguised. He may come again even though we gave him the head of our kill to eat." (Pg. 160)
In this situation, Simon (seen as the beast) has just been killed, and Jack claims that the beast is still not dead. Jack needs to maintain an illusion of the best for his followers so that he can maintain his power. His installment of fear in his "subjects" keeps him leader because he is favored in times of chaos. This destroys his friendship with Ralph, and it shows his hunger for power.
Free Post
This Thanksgiving, my family decided to stay home for the entire break. This is the first time we haven't gone anywhere in 5 years. It was a bit of a change, but it was relaxing to get a short break from high school. Even though we didn't go out of the state, it was one of the most fun Thanksgivings I've ever had. I look forward to more breaks where we stay at home in the future.
For the day of Thanksgiving, my family hosted quite the gathering. We invited all three of my mom's brothers, each with three or four kids and a wife, my brothers who each have a child and a wife, and my aunt and uncle whose children are old and married. Everyone brought one dish to cook and my mom cooked the turkey. After everyone stuffed themselves with food, we played board games, watched tv, played basketball, and eventually swam. This experience was so memorable and I hope to do something similar again.
For the day of Thanksgiving, my family hosted quite the gathering. We invited all three of my mom's brothers, each with three or four kids and a wife, my brothers who each have a child and a wife, and my aunt and uncle whose children are old and married. Everyone brought one dish to cook and my mom cooked the turkey. After everyone stuffed themselves with food, we played board games, watched tv, played basketball, and eventually swam. This experience was so memorable and I hope to do something similar again.
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Monday, November 13, 2017
LOTF Response
[Piggy:] "I don't agree with all Jack said, but with some. 'Course there isn't a beast in the forest. How could there be? What would a beast eat?"
"Pig."
"We eat pig."
"Piggy!"
"I got the conch!" said Piggy indignantly. "Ralph--they ought to shut up, oughtn't they? You shut up, you littluns! What I mean is that I don't agree about this here fear. Of course there isn't nothing to be afraid of in the forest. Why--I been there myself! You'll be talking about ghosts and such things next. We know what goes on and if there's something wrong, there's someone to put it right."
He took off his glasses and blinked at them. The sun had gone as if the light had been turned off. [...]
"Life," said Piggy expansively, "is scientific, that's what it is. In a year or two when the war's over they'll be traveling to Mars and back. I know there isn't no beast--not with claws and all that, I mean--but I know there isn't no fear either."
Piggy paused.
"Unless--"
Ralph moved restlessly.
"Unless what?"
"Unless we get frightened of people." (83-84)
This passage is about the fear on the island. This scene is where the group is determining if the beast is real or not. Piggy is denying the realness of a true beast, while everyone takes it in a joking manner. Piggy looks to Ralph for help in controlling the people., but he receives no help. Piggy finally comes to the conclusion that the only beast on the island is humanity's evil.
This passage shows me how confident Piggy is in his safety from everything, except other people. It expands upon the idea of humanity being evil, which I believe in. I feel like this evil is greed and selfishness. Humans sometimes forget that caring about other people can get you farther in life than anything else. If people realize this, humanity could be better.
"Pig."
"We eat pig."
"Piggy!"
"I got the conch!" said Piggy indignantly. "Ralph--they ought to shut up, oughtn't they? You shut up, you littluns! What I mean is that I don't agree about this here fear. Of course there isn't nothing to be afraid of in the forest. Why--I been there myself! You'll be talking about ghosts and such things next. We know what goes on and if there's something wrong, there's someone to put it right."
He took off his glasses and blinked at them. The sun had gone as if the light had been turned off. [...]
"Life," said Piggy expansively, "is scientific, that's what it is. In a year or two when the war's over they'll be traveling to Mars and back. I know there isn't no beast--not with claws and all that, I mean--but I know there isn't no fear either."
Piggy paused.
"Unless--"
Ralph moved restlessly.
"Unless what?"
"Unless we get frightened of people." (83-84)
This passage is about the fear on the island. This scene is where the group is determining if the beast is real or not. Piggy is denying the realness of a true beast, while everyone takes it in a joking manner. Piggy looks to Ralph for help in controlling the people., but he receives no help. Piggy finally comes to the conclusion that the only beast on the island is humanity's evil.
This passage shows me how confident Piggy is in his safety from everything, except other people. It expands upon the idea of humanity being evil, which I believe in. I feel like this evil is greed and selfishness. Humans sometimes forget that caring about other people can get you farther in life than anything else. If people realize this, humanity could be better.
Robin
When I was young, my grandparents gave me a statue of a robin. My grandmother told me that it was a sign of honor, so I should always be honorable. They were always taking care of me because my parents were almost always at work. They helped me with whatever I needed, and I returned the favor. It wasn't always easy, but I was glad to help them with anything I could.
Every time I needed to make a serious decision, I look to the robin for help. It helped me decide whether or not something is right thing to do. Last year, someone smashed the robin statue. It seemed like my beliefs and values were smashed with the robin. I never thought of how much it helped me until it was gone. Now, I'm always worried about making a bad decision.
Every time I needed to make a serious decision, I look to the robin for help. It helped me decide whether or not something is right thing to do. Last year, someone smashed the robin statue. It seemed like my beliefs and values were smashed with the robin. I never thought of how much it helped me until it was gone. Now, I'm always worried about making a bad decision.
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
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