Blog #20: Their Eyes Were Watching God Socratic Discussion #2 "Three Tasks"

Blog #19: Their Eyes Were Watching God Socratic Discussion #1 "Say, Mean, Matter" Chart

Blog #18: Hamlet Essay Final Draft

Blog #17: Hamlet Act 5 Blog

Lyrics:

Always you will be part of me
And I will forever feel your strength
When I need it most

Youre gone now, gone but not forgotten
I cant say this to your face
But I know you hear

Chorus:
Ill see you again
You never really left
I feel you walk beside me
I know Ill see you again

When Im lost, when Im missing you like crazy
I tell myself Im so blessed
To have had you in my life, my life

Chorus:
Ill see you again
You never really left
I feel you walk beside me
I know Ill see you again

When I had the time to tell you
Never thought Id live to see the day

When the words I should have said
Would come to haunt me
In my darkest hour I tell myself
Ill see you again

Chorus:
Ill see you again
You never really left
I feel you walk beside me
I know Ill see you again

Someday I'll see you again

Ill see you again
You never really left
I feel you walk beside me
I know Ill see you again

I'll see you again
Ill see you again

I miss you like crazy

Youre gone but not forgotten
Ill never forget you

Someday Ill see you again

I feel you walk beside me
Never leave you, yeah

Gone but not forgotten

I feel you by my side
No this is not goodbye x 3
[ I'll See You Again

Read more: Westlife - I'll See You Again Lyrics | MetroLyrics I have lost so much. I can still recall the moment the realization hit me I would be losing my greatest confidante for good. I remember looking at him in his pain and realizing I had no life without him. I even looked for ways out, stating, “Here’s yet some liquor left” (5.2.306). My willingness to join him was only argued by his statement, “Thou livest; report me and my cause aright to the unsatisfied” (5.2.302-303). The pain and sorrow I still am going through helped lead me to the song choice for my dear friend. The song, “Hurt”, by Johnny Cash reminded me of my friend. It’s words, “I hurt myself today to see if I still feel…” reminded me of when the prince said, “To be or not to be: That is the question…” (3.1.56). In both, the thought of death runs in their minds, as with Hamlet when he said, “The potent poison quite o’er-crows my spirit…” (5.2.318). Also in Cash’s song, he writes, “What have I become, my sweetest friend, everyone I know goes away.” This can also be seen through Hamlet in reference to me when he says, “I am glad to see you well: Horatio!” (1.2.160-161) and “…O God! Horatio, what a wounded name…” (5.2.308). These two quotes by my friend reference me as his greatest ally but how he sees the world, one wounded place lacking love and I can’t help but agree with him. When we lose someone we love, as Cash says, “I wear this crown of thorns Upon my liar's chair Full of broken thoughts I cannot repair.” I find this to be an astute reference to my best friend whom I loved so dearly. I can still recall his initial grief when discovering the loss of his loved Ophelia, in saying, “I lov’d Ophelia: forty thousand brothers Could not, with all their quantity of love, Make up my sum…” (5.1.216-218). I replicate these sentiments greatly. My love for my dear friend cannot be replicated, a reason as to why I was willing to wear the “crown of thorns” for Hamlet and die for him. Cash’s words also reminded me of Hamlet’s statement, “The flesh is heir to, ‘tis a consummation Devoutly to be wish’d. To die, To sleep…” (3.1.63-64). Both Cash and Hamlet seem ready to end it and relax with their lives, and I am glad for my friend but I do miss him greatly. Cash’s final influential statement to me was in saying, “My empire of dirt. I will let you down. I will make you hurt”. I felt this to be a valid representation of Hamlet, who stated, “So excellent a king; that was, to this…” (1.2.138). In this statement, he references the downfall of the kingdom he felt his family had built up and was taken down in a moment’s time. As for me, “I saw him once; ‘a was a goodly king…” (1.2.186). The kingdom has lost a great prince, as well as a great friend. Sincerely, Hamlet.

Blog #15: Hamlet Act 3

                You know I’m just so emotional right now. I don’t know if I even want to live any more. It could be easier taking my own life “whether ‘tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune. Or to take arms against a sea of troubles And, by opposing, end them.” (3.1.65). I think that taking one’s life in this situation. I could end all this heart ache “death as the big sleep. To die: to sleep; No more;” (3.1.70).On the other hand I could ride this out kill my uncle and be the hero in the end but at what cost. This statement contradicts everything I have been doing I actually seem sane but I’ve been trying to be insane. You my readers are probably frightened to be frank I am too. I need to get myself together on what I shall do. Blog you next time readers.

            The mis en scene in the Ethan Hawke version is not over shadowed by out dated and bland mis en scene. The lighting outside is dark and inside light may show the emotions that hamlet is feeling. The setting is set in a block buster which represents possibly a dyeing brand but more so hamlet dyeing inside. The camera angle is set at a mid-shot which makes him seem level headed and even sane. His dark suit represents the internal and external struggle hamlet is feeling. The bright colors all around represent what a contradiction of his true emotions. My choice is effective because it’s modern and represents the soliloquys true meaning. The Kenneth Branah portrayal still makes Hamlet seem insane which is not what Shakespeare is going for during his speech. The Laurence Olivier version is out of date emotionless, no difference in color, light, and costume so overall this is a terrible portrayal of the to be or not to be speech. Don’t get me started with the Mel Gibson version, dry emotionless, costume made no sense, and camera angle made zero sense but the setting in the catacombs were on point with what he was going for. My own opinion is that the Ethan Hawke version is superior to all other versions.        

BLOG #14: HAMLET ACT 2: REVENGE & ESPIONAGE

Hamlet is tirelessly trying to find weather or not his uncle is the person who killed his father. Hamlet is similar to The Princess Bride because he is also tirelessly looking for the man who “keeled my father”. The play Hamlet is based on corruption from murder, deception, and spying. This is displayed at the beginning of act two when Polonious told Reynaldo to spy on his son “Before you visit him, to make inquire of his behavior.” (2.2.23). Hamlet himself is deceiving everyone “Pale as his shirt; his knees knocking each other and with a look so piteous in purport as if he had been loosed out of hell.”(2.1.98). You know corruption is a foot when you deceive your own family “Fortinbraus you cannot march on Denmark they are or allies for too long.” ”I won’t uncle but in need money to march on Poland.” (2.1.52). when friends can’t trust friends that when you know something is rotten “I will need you both to keep a watchful eye on dear Hamlet.”. “Ay my lord your wishes will be done.” (2.1.363). Hamlet is using everything in his aresanal to get to the truth “Do you know the painted tyrant I need you to perform it tonight.” (2.1.429). the connection of the two works of art are revenge of the murder of a beloved father.    

Blog #13: Act 1

             Everything is happening so fast. My father dyeing has made me so sad I don’t know what to do with myself. I cry every night in the fetal position and think why now. I am dressing in dark clothing because I feel dark inside due to recent events “Tis not alone my inky cloak, good mother. / Nor customary suits of solemn black” (1.1.78).  I always dreaded the day when my father was slain but I took comfort in the fact that I would be able to carry his great legacy through me. All these emotions flowing through me need a way to escape. I think I can put that into finding out if my scum bag Uncle who is in indecent relations with my ever so beautiful Mother killed my Father to be king. I love my father “his canon gainst self slaughter!” (1.1.131) he hath not died by his own hands but slain by thy uncle. Them being wed so close to my fathers’ death “But two months dead: nay, not so much, not two” (1.1.139). seems so disrespectful I just am filled with teenage grief I feel “how weary, stale, flat and unprofitable, Seem to me all the uses of this world” (1.1.134). but my dear friend Horatio could not have arrived soon my grief is so extensive that he will make it better “I am glad to see you…” (1.1.160).

Blog #12: Hamlet Character Analysis

Blog #11: Hamlet "Who's There?" Passage Analysis

Blog #10: "Dream Child; A Reverie" Thesis Statement Revision

Blog #9: Grammar Quiz Scores and Reflective Writing

Blog #8: "Root Word" Presentation

http://zimmermankathrynenglishliterature2014.blogspot.com/2014/10/blog-8-video-presentation.html *Man and woman walk into a jewelry store, woman drags the man in by the collar. Husband: Oh my gosh, look there’s a Burger King! Wife: You would notice that. Can you focus on what’s actually important here? *motions to herself H: Why are we even here? Isn’t that pendant jewelry enough? W: I can’t believe you would have the audacity to say I have enough jewelry when you are a compulsive eater? We can’t go out for more than 27 seconds before you start rummaging through your pockets for emergency food. *Husband cowering slightly, obviously embarrassed H: I tried to tell you that my doctor told me I would have suspended my compulsive eating if it weren’t for your compulsive shopping. *Pan to clerk. Noisily and patronizingly Clerk: Did my ears deceive me or did I hear some talk of pendants and jewels? How can I help this ravishing couple? W: He tells me I like to indulge myself and make impulsive decisions when I shop, but I’m sure you could compel him to repeal his complaints. *under breath Bystander: I’d be compelled to repeal my vows… *cheekily C: We get this ALL the time! Impulsive buyers keep me in business. Ma’am I’ll find you the biggest pendants we have. It’ll be positively suspenseful to see what you choose to buy. W: Are you compelled to open your wallet yet? You don’t want a sad wifey now do you? *puppy dog face W: DO YOU?! H: Of course not...Dove. *sarcastically and again to themselves B: The suspense builds. Will she choose the pendant that breaks her neck, or the ring that breaks the bank? *Husband starts frantically looking through his pockets H: Where is it? Where is it? Where is it?! W: Where is what? You’re embarrassing me. *as she says this line, she finds gum on the floor, puts it in and starts chomping down H: My emergency bar, I just repealed and agreed to buy you something and now I have to eat. W: Oh my goodness. I thought we discussed this, and you suspended the unnecessary practice. I threw them all out. *Husband starts crying *Wife looks cautiously triumphant, slightly annoyed, and embarrassed at her grown husband crying over a granola bar B to C: You missed the climax. I know the suspense is killing you. She threw away his granolas and now he’s bawling. *Clerk attempts to console the man *Woman snaps and storms out of the store Closing with the woman smacking her gum and tossing her hair. The man is still in the store, rocking on the floor, pockets inside-out. The clerk is looking bewildered and frazzled. The bystander looks like nothing has happened but tweets “Can we get some granola up in here?”

Blog #7: Pan's Labyrinth Analysis

Pan's Labyrinth Archetypal Hero's Journey Tracking Chart Mise En Scene Paragraphs

Blog #6: Fairy Tale Poetry PowerPoint Presentation

Beauty Presentation TPCASTT Chart Final Draft

The passage was placed in the middle of the book. It plays the role of a turning point in which Sethe makes a breakthrough in realizing that Beloved is her daughter. This is very influential because it help escalate the story line and crates a better connection with Sethe and Beloved. This turning point not only creates a connection between Sethe and Beloved but it also engages the reader.

 

 

            The passage chosen was in the middle of the novel but it wasn’t an unexpected turn of events in fact the whole story is leading up to the moment where Sethe realizes that Beloved is her daughter. From the first moment that they meet her she had this presence that you could tell was familiar. So many coincidences occurred such as the name Beloved is a very uncommon name and not only that but she also didn’t have a last name. She also seemed to have this mother daughter connection between the two. The author purposely must have written the book to where Sethe does not realize who beloved is because to the reader in is apparent from the beginning to the end of the book.

 

 

            This passage is very influential and a big turning point in the book it sparks the beginning of the end for Sethe and the novel. This passage plays one of the biggest roles in the whole book because Sethe and Beloved become so connected with each other that it is almost unhealthy. Sethe suffers the worst of it and becomes almost like Baby Suggs and is deteriorating in a bed. Beloved on a lesser note has gained weight and relies heavily on Sethes affection. The silver lining of this page is Denver a coming of age story of sorts. Denver is the first to realize that Beloved as dangerous as her mother. Denver does not try to fix her mother and Beloved but instead leaves the house she was raised in and gets a job to take care of her mother and Beloved. This passage is so important because it helps make the novel more cohesive and gets the ball rolling on the end of the book.

 

 

            This passage truly is very influential. It’s when Sethe finally realizes that Beloved is her daughter. When this happens Sethe’s relationship with Beloved becomes unhealthy and Sethe is bed ridden towards the end of the novel. The silver lining of this novel is Denver she was totally dependent on Sethe. Once she realized Sethe was beyond saving she evolved into a productive member of society. This turning point that changes the path and tone of the whole story for better and worse.

Blog #5: Sleeping Beauty Power Point

Blog #4: Summer reading prompted writing

PASSAGE Inside the house they found out they were cold. They took off their shoes, wet stockings, and put on dry woolen ones. Denver fed the fire. Sethe warmed a pan of milk and stirred cane syrup and vanilla into it. Wrapped in quilts and blankets before the cooking stove, they drank, wiped their noses, and drank again. "We could roast some taters," said Denver. "Tomorrow," said Sethe. "Time to sleep." She poured them each a bit more of the hot sweet milk. The stovefire roared. Inside the house they found out they were cold. They took off their shoes, wet stockings, and put on dry woolen ones. Denver fed the fire. Sethe warmed a pan of milk and stirred cane syrup and vanilla into it. Wrapped in quilts and blankets before the cooking stove, they drank, wiped their noses, and drank again. "We could roast some taters," said Denver. "Tomorrow," said Sethe. "Time to sleep." She poured them each a bit more of the hot sweet milk. The stovefire roared. had braided into twenty or thirty plaits, curved toward her shoulders like arms. From where she sat Sethe could not examine it, not the hairline, nor the eyebrows, the lips, nor... "All I remember," Baby Suggs had said, "is how she loved the burned bottom of bread. Her little hands I wouldn't know em if they slapped me." .. the birthmark, nor the color of the gums, the shape of her ears, nor... "Here. Look here. This is your ma'am. If you can't tell me by my face, look here." .. the fingers, nor their nails, nor even... But there would be time. The click had clicked; things were where they ought to be or poised and ready to glide in. "I made that song up," said Sethe. "I made it up and sang it to my children. Nobody knows that song but me and my children." Beloved turned to look at Sethe. "I know it," she said. A hobnail casket of jewels found in a tree hollow should be fondled before it is opened. Its lock may have rusted or broken away from the clasp. Still you should touch the nail heads, and test its weight. No smashing with an ax head before it is decently exhumed from the grave that has hidden it all this time. No gasp at a miracle that is truly miraculous because the magic lies in the fact that you knew it was there for you all along. READING CHART ROUGH DRAFT

            The passage was placed in the middle of the book. It plays the role of a turning point in which Sethe makes a breakthrough in realizing that Beloved is her daughter. This is very influential because it help escalate the story line and crates a better connection with Sethe and Beloved. This turning point not only creates a connection between Sethe and Beloved but it also engages the reader more.

            The passage chosen was in the middle of the novel but it wasn’t an unexpected turn of events in fact the whole story is leading up to the moment where Sethe realizes that Beloved is her daughter. From the first moment that they meet her she had this presence that you could tell was familiar. So many coincidences occurred such as the name Beloved is a very uncommon name and not only that but she also didn’t have a last name. She also seemed to have this mother daughter connection between the two. The author purposely must have written the book to where Sethe does not realize who beloved is because to the reader in is apparent from the beginning to the end of the book.

            This passage is very influential and a big turning point in the book it sparks the beginning of the end for Sethe and the novel. This passage plays one of the biggest roles in the whole book because Sethe and Beloved become so connected with each other that it is almost unhealthy. Sethe suffers the worst of it and becomes almost like Baby Suggs and is deteriorating in a bed. Beloved on a lesser note has gained weight and relies heavily on Sethes affection. The silver lining of this page is Denver a coming of age story of sorts. Denver is the first to realize that Beloved as dangerous as her mother. Denver does not try to fix her mother and Beloved but instead leaves the house she was raised in and gets a job to take care of her mother and Beloved. This passage is so important because it helps make the novel more cohesive and gets the ball rolling on the end of the book.

            This passage truly is very influential. It’s when Sethe finally realizes that Beloved is her daughter.

Blog #3: The Black Walnut Tree

Blog #2: Roots Poster

Blog #1: Layout and Design

For my blog I will be using times new roman. Since this blog is for school purposes I decided that a more formal approach to my blog would be the best thing. I'm also trying to appeal to colleges as a mature young adult. But on the other side this is a familiar font to people and I like using it.
I chose blue as my color theme because it's a calming color so I think people will be more likely to read my blog and if we go over touchy subjects they will be calmer in their approach. when picking my color it helped a lot that blue is one of my favorite colors.