Knowledge Nugget
Ethos- shared values
Beloved takes control of Sethe and thus they become “one.” Beloved makes Sethe do whatever she wants such as taking all of the food and Sethe’s money. It may not be true shared values, but rather shared values through manipulation.
Pathos- emotion
Denver attempts to receive work from Lady Jones by explaining of her mother’s sickness, in hopes that she will empathize with her and help.
Logos- reason
Sethe shows reason when she sees what she thinks is schoolteacher by going into “self defense” mode rather than running away as running away does not solve anything. Unfortunately, her reasoning did not work so well, because the person that had approached her was Mr. Bodwin rather than schoolteacher
Perspective: This can be read as a literature book for critique, rather than a history novel.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Rhetorical Analysis
a. Book- The Sleep Tree
b. Song- Who Needs Sleep?
c. Movie- Sleeping Beauty
d. Image- http://www.physorg.com/news112286679.html
1.
a. No visual: "As he came closer he himself became sleepy and could not resist the urge to rest among the animals beneath the mystery of this giant forest. "
b. No visual: "Who needs sleep? (Well you're never gonna get it) Who needs sleep? (tell me what that's for)"
c. Aurora is shown to fall into a deep sleep: [Maleficent turns beside, revealing Aurora laying face- down on the floor]
d. The amygdala gets bigger in individuals with sleep deprivation
2.
a. There was a huge tree, home to many animals that the main character approached and got sleepy and fell asleep where he had strange, but wonderful dreams.
b. The song discusses the individual's issues about having difficulty falling asleep.
c. Aurora fell into a deep sleep after pricking her finger on an enchanted spinning wheel.
d. The article coincides with the image discussing emotional changes due to lack of sleep.
3.
a. Middle school/ high school, either gender, education/for fun
b. teens/ young adults, either gender, for fun
c. children/ teens/ children-at-heart, females, education- sleep issues are everywhere
d. Anyone (preferably teens through adults as they will have a better understanding of the material), either gender, education- learn about sleep and the brain
4.
a. Ethos- I have done research and seen a show that has provided me knowledge about the topic. I will present facts that I have learned.
b. Pathos- I will provide the negative impacts of unhealthy sleep habits in attempts for the person examining my research to want to change his or her habits.
c. I will provice reasons why getting a good nights sleep is good for a person's body and the consequences of not getting sleep.
5. I do not feel that pathos will be a driving force in the presentation, however ethos and logos will. By showing negative effects of sleep deprivation, one may want to change his or her patterns to incorporate more sleep in a day and to look for the side effects. Also, this may help show the audience why long-term effects of sleep deprivation and allow the individuals to get a heads-up on what medical complications may occur if they keep up this lifestyle.
6. Through the presentation, I could make a double sided poster- one side with the effects of sleep deprivation that the audience sees first then the other side with sleep deprivation information. The logos will come into play as I will reason with the audience through the poster that sleep deprivation can be detrimental to one' s health. Ethos arises as the information I have collected has come from legitimate sources. Also, in the presentation I can use ethos by providing information on sleeping for people who can't fall asleep and places to go for more information.
b. Song- Who Needs Sleep?
c. Movie- Sleeping Beauty
d. Image- http://www.physorg.com/news112286679.html
1.
a. No visual: "As he came closer he himself became sleepy and could not resist the urge to rest among the animals beneath the mystery of this giant forest. "
b. No visual: "Who needs sleep? (Well you're never gonna get it) Who needs sleep? (tell me what that's for)"
c. Aurora is shown to fall into a deep sleep: [Maleficent turns beside, revealing Aurora laying face- down on the floor]
d. The amygdala gets bigger in individuals with sleep deprivation
2.
a. There was a huge tree, home to many animals that the main character approached and got sleepy and fell asleep where he had strange, but wonderful dreams.
b. The song discusses the individual's issues about having difficulty falling asleep.
c. Aurora fell into a deep sleep after pricking her finger on an enchanted spinning wheel.
d. The article coincides with the image discussing emotional changes due to lack of sleep.
3.
a. Middle school/ high school, either gender, education/for fun
b. teens/ young adults, either gender, for fun
c. children/ teens/ children-at-heart, females, education- sleep issues are everywhere
d. Anyone (preferably teens through adults as they will have a better understanding of the material), either gender, education- learn about sleep and the brain
4.
a. Ethos- I have done research and seen a show that has provided me knowledge about the topic. I will present facts that I have learned.
b. Pathos- I will provide the negative impacts of unhealthy sleep habits in attempts for the person examining my research to want to change his or her habits.
c. I will provice reasons why getting a good nights sleep is good for a person's body and the consequences of not getting sleep.
5. I do not feel that pathos will be a driving force in the presentation, however ethos and logos will. By showing negative effects of sleep deprivation, one may want to change his or her patterns to incorporate more sleep in a day and to look for the side effects. Also, this may help show the audience why long-term effects of sleep deprivation and allow the individuals to get a heads-up on what medical complications may occur if they keep up this lifestyle.
6. Through the presentation, I could make a double sided poster- one side with the effects of sleep deprivation that the audience sees first then the other side with sleep deprivation information. The logos will come into play as I will reason with the audience through the poster that sleep deprivation can be detrimental to one' s health. Ethos arises as the information I have collected has come from legitimate sources. Also, in the presentation I can use ethos by providing information on sleeping for people who can't fall asleep and places to go for more information.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Toni Morrison
Summary
Through this interview, Toni Morrison discussed her work as a writer, in specific the books “Love” and “Beloved.” She discusses the progression of African American history such as the times of segregation and the Civil Rights Movement and how they are incorporated in the story “Love.” Also “Beloved” was written after she had started living on her own. Through her stories, Toni claims that she does not just try to throw characters into stories, but rather try to make them fit the context of the story. Also, she states that all of her characters are winners because although they may die or lose a loved one, they have discovered something important on their journey, an epiphany. She says that it is important not to make the characters fit the author’s characteristics and qualities, but form their own.
Reaction
I felt that the interview progressed somewhat slowly. It was interesting, however, to hear her take on how she became a writer. As I have said time and time again, there were several obstacles in the road to studying biology, but over time, I was able to figure out how to make everything work out. There have been several times when people did not think I was capable of carrying out an activity, but I ended up proving them wrong.
Reflection
In the interview, she claims that the more times one works on a story, the better it gets. She also claimed that she has yet to write her best work. Perhaps this means that she may never actually write her best story as it can always be improved. What she discusses reminds me of my human development classes as we analyze how people function. As Toni writes stories, she analyzes what is important to the plot and what attributes each character should have.
3 Questions
1. What has influenced you in order to receive the drive needed to excel at an activity in your life? How?
2. What does love mean to you?
3. Do you feel as if you have carried out your best moment in life or are you still waiting on it? Why?
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Sunday, April 5, 2009
SUMMARY
This story discussed how women are viewed as insignificant to men, that they are treated as the "other." It shows how women are treated as a minority, however unlike with Jews or African Americans, they have to refer to themselves as "women" rather than "us" or "we." The text asks why women were always subordinates to men and whether it was meant to be this way so that in the future women can rise above. It also shows how other minorities can rise up and defeat their "enemies," but since women and men are almost equal in numbers, it is difficult for women to overrule the men. It also discusses how men respects women when they decide to marry and then are shown as equals... until they have an arguement in which the man looks down on the woman as a lower caste of sorts.
RESPONSE
As I read this article, honestly at first I thought I wouldn't like it. I felt as if it were another feminist piece, how exciting. As I read through it, however, I realized how much what the author was saying actually was true. The text says that "man can think of himself without woman. She cannot think of herself without man." I disagree with this statement as how do men get created? Through the birth from a woman, thus the woman is always part of him. I do understand that women are part of man as we came from Adam, however.
REFLECTION
Adam was also claimed to be a "test subject" before Eve, and in that case are men the test subjects for women? If so, then are we in for bigger and better things in the future? In my experiences, I feel that women do not get as much appreciation as they should, such as through the job market and wages. Many of the women I know ended up succeeding in education more than men, receiving jobs in engineering, medicine, and law, while men that I know are majoring in journalism, business, and languages (although with my education in biology, the stats are a little biased as I know many men in biology, too). It has taken a long time for women to receive the same benefits that men do such as voting or getting into the White House. Other minorities such as African Americans were able to do both before women (not that that is a bad thing).
3 QUESTIONS
1. What is your opinion on how women are treated? Do you think they are equal to men?
2. Where are some instances where women have been subordinates to men in your life?
3. Do you think that as women gain equality, the outlook of the future will be better?
This story discussed how women are viewed as insignificant to men, that they are treated as the "other." It shows how women are treated as a minority, however unlike with Jews or African Americans, they have to refer to themselves as "women" rather than "us" or "we." The text asks why women were always subordinates to men and whether it was meant to be this way so that in the future women can rise above. It also shows how other minorities can rise up and defeat their "enemies," but since women and men are almost equal in numbers, it is difficult for women to overrule the men. It also discusses how men respects women when they decide to marry and then are shown as equals... until they have an arguement in which the man looks down on the woman as a lower caste of sorts.
RESPONSE
As I read this article, honestly at first I thought I wouldn't like it. I felt as if it were another feminist piece, how exciting. As I read through it, however, I realized how much what the author was saying actually was true. The text says that "man can think of himself without woman. She cannot think of herself without man." I disagree with this statement as how do men get created? Through the birth from a woman, thus the woman is always part of him. I do understand that women are part of man as we came from Adam, however.
REFLECTION
Adam was also claimed to be a "test subject" before Eve, and in that case are men the test subjects for women? If so, then are we in for bigger and better things in the future? In my experiences, I feel that women do not get as much appreciation as they should, such as through the job market and wages. Many of the women I know ended up succeeding in education more than men, receiving jobs in engineering, medicine, and law, while men that I know are majoring in journalism, business, and languages (although with my education in biology, the stats are a little biased as I know many men in biology, too). It has taken a long time for women to receive the same benefits that men do such as voting or getting into the White House. Other minorities such as African Americans were able to do both before women (not that that is a bad thing).
3 QUESTIONS
1. What is your opinion on how women are treated? Do you think they are equal to men?
2. Where are some instances where women have been subordinates to men in your life?
3. Do you think that as women gain equality, the outlook of the future will be better?
Sunday, March 29, 2009
approach/ordeal
SUMMARY
This section of the text dealt with the hero's journey through the approach to the innermost cave and the ordeal. The approach deals with the final preparations such as reorganizing the group or having fun before facing an ultimate test. As the hero approachs the innermost cave, the individual has obstacles that he or she may have to deal with such as illusions, threshold guardians, among other events. One may have to appeal to the guardian, pass a test that seems unattainable, as well as trying to get into the villain's mind in order to break them down, either by fooling/ confusing them or showing emotion (crying). Once inside, the hero must face the ordeal, which is the central point of the story. Here a hero usually dies, literally or figuratively, however sometimes he or she only appears to die just to be resurrected later as an enlightened person. Heroes usually witness death or cause the death of something or someone along their quest. During the ordeal, a figure is stood up to, whether it be a Shadow, villain, fears, or even an authority figure such as parents.
RESPONSE
I feel that these sections summarize the events in a story. Usually before heroes goes trudging in to fight an enemy, they think through with a plan. They know these might be the last few moments of their lives, so they want to make the most of their time before the confrontation. Once they have met their nemasis, they try to use its weakness to break it down. In the text, it describes that heroes cheat death or that people live for the thrill of cheating death (roller coasters). I also agree with this. There have been many times when I have watched a movie and was worried about whether the character would make it or not, even if I have already seen it.
REFLECTION
While reading this section of the text, I kept in mind the musical "Wicked." I feel that as G(a)linda and Elphaba make their way to the Emerald City, this can be considered the approach to
the innermost cave. They are on a quest to try to get the Wizard to help the Animals throughout
Oz and once they meet him, Elphaba is given a test (threshold guardian) to see if she can read a levitation spell out the Grimmerie, which she passes when the monkeys are given wings. However, things go awry when Elphaba discovers that the Wizard was behind the silencing of the animals. Also, at the end of the musical, an ordeal takes place when the audience and G(a)linda see what appears to be the the Witch melting, however once everyone leaves the castle, the audience sees the scarecrow (Fiyero) open a trap door that she has been hiding in. Elphaba cheated death.
3 Questions
1. How have you approached one of your innermost caves in life?
2. What has been one of your Shadows during an Ordeal and have you ever tried to pass off this problem on another person or thing?
3. Give an example of when you felt that you have experienced apotheosis
This section of the text dealt with the hero's journey through the approach to the innermost cave and the ordeal. The approach deals with the final preparations such as reorganizing the group or having fun before facing an ultimate test. As the hero approachs the innermost cave, the individual has obstacles that he or she may have to deal with such as illusions, threshold guardians, among other events. One may have to appeal to the guardian, pass a test that seems unattainable, as well as trying to get into the villain's mind in order to break them down, either by fooling/ confusing them or showing emotion (crying). Once inside, the hero must face the ordeal, which is the central point of the story. Here a hero usually dies, literally or figuratively, however sometimes he or she only appears to die just to be resurrected later as an enlightened person. Heroes usually witness death or cause the death of something or someone along their quest. During the ordeal, a figure is stood up to, whether it be a Shadow, villain, fears, or even an authority figure such as parents.
RESPONSE
I feel that these sections summarize the events in a story. Usually before heroes goes trudging in to fight an enemy, they think through with a plan. They know these might be the last few moments of their lives, so they want to make the most of their time before the confrontation. Once they have met their nemasis, they try to use its weakness to break it down. In the text, it describes that heroes cheat death or that people live for the thrill of cheating death (roller coasters). I also agree with this. There have been many times when I have watched a movie and was worried about whether the character would make it or not, even if I have already seen it.
REFLECTION
While reading this section of the text, I kept in mind the musical "Wicked." I feel that as G(a)linda and Elphaba make their way to the Emerald City, this can be considered the approach to
the innermost cave. They are on a quest to try to get the Wizard to help the Animals throughout
Oz and once they meet him, Elphaba is given a test (threshold guardian) to see if she can read a levitation spell out the Grimmerie, which she passes when the monkeys are given wings. However, things go awry when Elphaba discovers that the Wizard was behind the silencing of the animals. Also, at the end of the musical, an ordeal takes place when the audience and G(a)linda see what appears to be the the Witch melting, however once everyone leaves the castle, the audience sees the scarecrow (Fiyero) open a trap door that she has been hiding in. Elphaba cheated death.
3 Questions
1. How have you approached one of your innermost caves in life?
2. What has been one of your Shadows during an Ordeal and have you ever tried to pass off this problem on another person or thing?
3. Give an example of when you felt that you have experienced apotheosis
Sunday, March 8, 2009
vogler threshold/tests
SUMMARY
This section discusses the crossing of the first threshold and the meeting of tests, allies, and enemies. A hero normally does not embark on an adventure, but rather receives a call to action. Crossing the threshold or meeting a threshold guardian can be that call. A hero may need to pass the threshold guardian’s tests or possibly just acknowledge them as they are illusions. During this phase, the hero must take a leap of faith which may be a moment or last over an extended period of time. The text describes a Disney metaphor in which a story is like an “airplane flight.” The hero encounters tests, allies, and enemies on his or her quest. The tests increase in difficulty over time in order for the hero to be prepared for the final “battle.” Tests can originate in making allies- to see if the hero has good judgment, romance- going out on a first date, or even entering the special world and having to learn new rules.
REACTION
I felt that there was some information in this section that was similar with that of previous sections or out of place. It did not seem like there was any new information about sidekicks in this section of reading. Also, when the text discussed the contrast between the special world and ordinary world, I did not think the information fit the category. It has been interesting, however, that the author compares some characters to Tarot Cards such as when the Hero takes a leap of faith, he looks like the “Fool.” The connections to The Wizard of Oz at the end of the chapters help to tie everything together. Originally I did not feel that the movie was all that good, but I am realizing it has more to offer than I thought.
REFLECTION
When the text discussed the leap of faith or the stage between “Act 1” and “Act 2,” I thought of theatre as the climax of the story is at the end of act 1. We are faced with tests every day, however I did not realize how often we come into contact with them. They could take the form of driving, relationship issues (fights, avoiding gossip, etc), or debating whether to study or hang out with people. Many stories deal with the issues presented in this section. For example, in The Little Mermaid, Ariel has to take a leap of faith to “abandon” her family in order to be a human and meet her “prince.” She has tests such as standing up to her father and Sebastian, trying to win Eric back from Vanessa/ Ursula, and then fighting a battle. She has Flounder and Scuttle as allies (and technically Sebastian as well), and Ursula, Flotsam, and Jetsam as enemies.
QUESTIONS
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