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Post by ireneh on Feb 22, 2024 9:32:22 GMT -8
In the book, A Thousand Splendid Suns, the author, Khalid Hosseini, utilized the switching point of views between the characters, Mariam and Laila, that demonstrated the different experiences both characters had encountered during war-torn Afghanistan. Skill 1.A talks about how different character perspectives reveal different information, attitudes, and interpretations. In Mariam's perspective, she lived peacefully without having to ponder to the outside world, under the care of her husband, Rasheed. On the other hand, Laila, who was younger than Mariam, spent most of her time outside due to her education and frequent hangouts with her friend, Tariq. As a result, the sufferings of the families and loved ones from the tragedies and hardships of the war were depicted more clearly in Laila's perspective. Unlike Mariam, Laila lost all her brothers to the war. This resulted in a shift in the dynamic of her family, where her lively and loving mother quickly became depressed and distant towards her while she began to receive more attention and care from her father. There seems to be many comparisons between Mariam and Laila, as skill 1.C closely analyzes the difference between two characters of a novel. A commonality Mariam and Laila both shared is the loss of their loved ones, physically and emotionally speaking. Mariam lost her trust in her father after he married her off to Rasheed while Laila lost both her parents from a rocket.
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Post by chrisnavas on Feb 22, 2024 9:52:00 GMT -8
Amar Bhakta P.6 In the novel "The Picture of Dorian Gray" the author swithces between the experiences of the two main characters in Dorian Gray and King Henry. This switching shows the reader the differing perspectives between a wise, older man versus a young man with not much life experience. In Dorian's perspecitve as of right now in the book, he is enfatuated with a girl named, Sibyl Vane, in which he goes to all of her events and asks to marry her. He doesn't see another reality outside of being with her. This differs with King Henry as he is older but in a marriage in which he is unfaithful and acknowledges that. He is never infatuated with a single person and sees life in a wise, but very pesimistic view. Whenever Henry begins a monologue, there is always a view in which he thinks very negatively of the world. Dorian is somewhat of a positive person who isn't sure what they want but sees the world through a more optimistic lense. Wilde uses the perspective of Lord Henry and Dorian in order to contrast the naive and the advantaged (3.D). This shows Lord Henry's corrupted intentions for power over another person, meanwhile Dorian has intentions for something real and pleasurable, showing his hedonistic nature. Lord Henry takes advantage of Dorian's radiance in his world of philosophy and "wisdom". Henry's plans to indoctrinate Dorian into his plans are ruined by Dorian's desire to have something of his own. Dorian's ongoing obsessive romance with Sibyl Vane is a product of Dorian sort of redirecting the feelings others have towards him towards others. Dorian knows little about Sibyl and allows his lack of knowledge to be cloud his judgement, thinking Sibyl is a great performer and actress, when in reality, all he is thinking about is her beauty. This is reminiscent of how people feel about Dorian: they believe he is intelligent and profound because of his appearance rather than his conduct (1.C). |
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Post by ethanlope on Feb 22, 2024 10:02:16 GMT -8
In Amy Tan's "The Joy Luck Club," the text adeptly addresses several key skills outlined in Unit 6. Through the skill CHR 1.A, readers are prompted to infer characters' emotions, motivations, and conflicts, as seen in the resilience and determination of Suyuan during wartime in the chapter "Scar." Tan employs STR. 3.B by intricately weaving together the stories of four Chinese immigrant mothers and their American-born daughters, immersing readers in rich details and vivid descriptions that explore themes of cultural identity and generational conflicts. The nonlinear narrative structure utilized in NAR 4.C builds suspense and intrigue as readers piece together the interconnected stories of the Joy Luck Club members, such as Jing-mei's poignant realization about her mother's sacrifices in "Two Kinds." Furthermore, applying a feminist critical theory lens to the text reveals underlying power dynamics and gender roles within the Chinese immigrant community, while the HTRLLAP concept of seasonal symbolism deepens the understanding of the characters' journeys through shifting cultural identities and generational divides.
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Post by jonathaniskandar on Feb 22, 2024 10:12:41 GMT -8
The book that I am reading is Beloved by Toni Morrison. Within this book, differing perspectives from skill 1A is revealed through a shift in point of view after mentioning a character. For example, when Sethe’s daughter is mentioning her mother’s time working on a field while she was a slave, the perspective shifts to a flashback of Slethe’s time at the field. This shift in perspective allows for the reader to further gain a deeper understanding of the characters and how certain situations, such as being a slave, have had a long lasting impact on Slethe. The different characters within this novel help provide a contrast to Slethe. Before her mother-in-law died, she was seen to be more hopeful about the outside world compared to Slethe, even though they both were women who were former slaves. Furthermore, there is a contrast between the two love interests in the book. Halle, who is her late husband, and Paul D, who is her current love interest showcase very different characteristics. Both these men helped her get through different times of her life. Halle, who is a kind, reserved person comforted Slethe during her time as a slave. On the other hand, Paul D is more outgoing and upfront which helps Slethe face her current problems instead of disregarding them. By having these characters, it allows the reader to gain insight into Slethe’s character and why she acts the way she acts. By diving further into Slethe’s character, we are able to see the complexity and layers Toni Morrison gave her in order to intensify the meaning of the novel. Slethe, herself, is a very complex chacracter because we have seen through her actions that she would do anything for her children, including endure a very dangerous journey in order to escape slavery so that her children don't live the same life she did. However, while she is unable to let go of her dead baby, she allowed her two eldest sons to leave because of the abnormal activity going around in her house. She is unable to see all the destruction the ghost of her baby is doing to her house and family and refuses to leave so her family can be at peace. This is because she refuses to let go of her house since her baby died in that very house. Slethe is also a dedicated, but unforgiving character. She does not forget those who have wronged her, and it often haunts her memories. While she was still with Halle, even though they weren't allowed to have a wedding, Slethe still rummaged through old fabric scraps and used old curtains in order to make a wedding dress. This shows her dedication to Halle to show that they love each other. However, when Slethe learns that Halle watched her get her milk stolen from her and did nothing to stop the people, she immediately goes on a rampage and gets angry. It is not until Paul D sees this and becomes the voice of reason for Slethe that she finally calms down and begins to think logaically. By seeing these actions, we are able to understand Slethe's character deeper and that she is only human and is still learning how to function outside of being a slave. It allows the reader to understand that she has been confined all her life and has not gotten the same social interactions free people have had. It also reminds the reader that Slethe is still very young and is still learning to mature. The fact that she's a mother forces the reader to sometimes forget that Slethe is still extremely young. The stream of consciousness in the book is often interrupted by em dashes and allows the reader to further see into the characters' thoughts in the novel. Within the novel, the internal monologue usually appears when a character is having an interaction with another character. This has happened when Slethe first sees Paul D again and there is an immediate break of the regular monologue and it leads to Slethe's internal monologue. This gives the reader more insight into what Slethe really believes in the moment, and not just the superficial words she says to Paul D. We are also able to observe all the feelings she feels that we otherwise would not be able to get. This also allows the reader to see the hidden feelings of the characters that they do not admit out loud. It also changes the perception we have on the book and on certain characters. When Slethe and Paul D get together, we learn through the internal momologue that Paul D has been waiting for Slethe for 18 years. This gives a sense of familiarity between the two characters and paints Paul D in a positive light. It also makes Paul D a likable character in the book. The contrasts in the novel allow for complexity within the novel. The contrasts of the real world and the paranormal aspect of the book forces the read to think critically about the events in the book. It also allows for a shift in tone. One second, there is a happy mood, then the next, a paranormal event happens and the mood shifts to a creepy, eerie mood. Overall, these skills within the book help to create a complex, analytical aspect to the characters. Wow! Your commentary and analysis is well developed. I wonder if another way to look at the plot from HTRLLAP, is that the main character, Slethe, is sort of in a tight and complex situation where she is haunted by the ghost, Beloved, who on one hand wants the caring and nurturing from Slethe but was denied to her, but also wanting to exact revenge on the woman who killed her. So in my opinion, I think that the ghost the haunts Slethe is her in a way a hurdle to overcome, as when Beloved a challenge bound to go away, Slethe will ultimately either break down, or learn something new, where at the end of the day, she has to forget the past or accept it and move on. I really don't know. |
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Post by raphaelseva on Feb 22, 2024 10:15:33 GMT -8
In Toni Morrison’s, The Bluest Eye, the novel, which is told mainly in first person, follows a stream of consciousness as it continuously interrupts the chronological order while being interpreted into the main characters’ main, private thoughts. In the beginning of the book, the main character explains her overall observations and feelings about societal and political forms of oppression, which creates a connection between both the reader and the character (Skill. 3A). There are sudden contrasts which involve the difference between ‘blackness’ and ‘whiteness.’ At that time, people were divided as African Americans were seen as inferior, as white people were depicted as superior in terms of beauty standards and social acceptance. Another source of contrast in this book was how beauty and ugliness played a vital role in the norms when it came to perceptions and realities. This is seen when the character, Pecola Breedlove viewed blue eyes as the best beauty (Skill 3.B/3.D). I very much enjoyed reading this Chayse! I really liked your analysis of Toni Morrison's, The Bluest Eye. Especially regarding the symbolism that you mention regarding the blackness and whiteness referring to the contrast between treatment of White and Black Americans. This I believe connects the the section withing How to Read Literature like a Professor that discusses the importance of symbols and how essential they are to a story's deeper meaning. I wonder how else in the story that you are currently reading, The Bluest Eye, expands on that symbolic contrast between the colors black and white. The pointing out of the beauty versus ugly contrast was a very astute assessment of the novels themes and underlying ideas. |
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Post by raphaelseva on Feb 22, 2024 10:18:55 GMT -8
In Toni Morrison’s, The Bluest Eye, the novel, which is told mainly in first person, follows a stream of consciousness as it continuously interrupts the chronological order while being interpreted into the main characters’ main, private thoughts. In the beginning of the book, the main character explains her overall observations and feelings about societal and political forms of oppression, which creates a connection between both the reader and the character (Skill. 3A). There are sudden contrasts which involve the difference between ‘blackness’ and ‘whiteness.’ At that time, people were divided as African Americans were seen as inferior, as white people were depicted as superior in terms of beauty standards and social acceptance. Another source of contrast in this book was how beauty and ugliness played a vital role in the norms when it came to perceptions and realities. This is seen when the character, Pecola Breedlove viewed blue eyes as the best beauty (Skill 3.B/3.D). |
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Post by ethanlope on Feb 22, 2024 10:22:00 GMT -8
In my book, 1984 by George Orwell, the main character can be viewed in three ways: physically, emotionally, and psychologically. The main character is described in the book as a thirty-nine year old man in rather poor health. He has fair coloured hair, rough/reddened skin, and a frail figure. In addition to his poor health, it seems like he also has some sort of problem in his back and he probably drinks alcohol excessively. He can be described emotionally unwell, as he is anxious that the government will be out to kill him. In the beginning of the novel, he is terrified and anxious as it seems like he has done something wrong in the eyes of the government from his perspective. He can be described psychologically as a thinker as he is thinking logically in a dystopian world where thought is being monitored. Orwell implements a third person narration for his novel, as everyone is described as he or she and the narrator knows some of the other people's thoughts or actions. Winston, the main character, is described as a hero archetype as he is a figure that searches for self fulfillment resulting in his own demise. The setting takes place in a dystopian society somewhere in Oceania. In HTRLLAP, it talks about a hero's journey. As this story portrays Winston as a hero archetype, it could relate in a way that he has many obstacles and hurdles to overcome, and afterwards, he will find a true answer. But in the dystopian nature of this book, the conclusion is not what in essence, the main character was looking for. When looking at the book by its genre, the more it can resemble an antihero plot. You see, the main character, Winston, is a very flawed man. There are other traits like his paranoia that frames him into the antihero archetype. But all the same as the story does follow the path of overcoming hurdles and tribulations. The analysis of Winston, the main character in George Orwell's "1984," indeed captures the multi-faceted nature of his portrayal. Physically, Winston's description reflects not only his age and poor health but also the toll of living in a dystopian society. His emotional turmoil is palpable from the outset, rooted in the pervasive fear instilled by the oppressive government. This anxiety underscores the psychological depth of his character, highlighting his capacity for critical thinking within a stifling environment. Orwell's use of third-person narration provides insight into Winston's internal struggles, presenting him as a hero archetype navigating a treacherous journey toward self-realization. The parallels drawn to the hero's journey, as discussed in "HTRLLAP," further illuminate Winston's quest for truth amidst adversity. However, the grim reality of the dystopian world subverts traditional narrative expectations, leading to a more nuanced interpretation. Indeed, Winston's flaws and his descent into paranoia align him with the antihero archetype, complicating the narrative and challenging conventional notions of heroism. Despite his efforts to overcome obstacles, the ultimate conclusion remains bleak, underscoring the pervasive power of oppression. In this light, "1984" transcends simple genre classifications, blending elements of heroism and antiheroism to craft a complex portrayal of resistance in the face of tyranny. Winston's journey serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring struggle for freedom and individuality in a society consumed by control. |
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Post by Chayse Gomes on Feb 22, 2024 10:23:15 GMT -8
In Toni Morrison’s, The Bluest Eye, the novel, which is told mainly in first person, follows a stream of consciousness as it continuously interrupts the chronological order while being interpreted into the main characters’ main, private thoughts. In the beginning of the book, the main character explains her overall observations and feelings about societal and political forms of oppression, which creates a connection between both the reader and the character (Skill 3.A - Refers to the Idea That the Plot Causes The Ordering of Events in a Story). There are sudden contrasts which involve the difference between ‘blackness’ and ‘whiteness.’ At that time, people were divided as African Americans were seen as inferior, as white people were depicted as superior in terms of beauty standards and social acceptance. Another source of contrast in this book was how beauty and ugliness played a vital role in the norms when it came to perceptions and realities. This is seen when the character, Pecola viewed blue eyes as the best beauty (Skill 3.B - Explain the Function of a Particular Sequence of Events in a Plot/Skill 3.D - Explain the Function in a Plot). When it comes to symbols, this book has many elements of this when it comes to both beauty and identity. For example, the bluest eye is a symbol in itself because it represents how Pecola Breedlove believes that having blue eyes, which is a prominent trait from a white person, would make her beautiful in society. The Marigolds are another example of a symbol in this novel as they represent both hopelessness and sorrow. This is because they fail to survive when it comes to societal norms causing them to struggle mentally and physically. Another example of a symbol is the character Shirley Temple who is a child star known for both her beauty and talent. She represented the standard of what makes white beauty and for her innocence which cause Pecola to have low self esteem because she is jealous of what she could be if she fit the beauty standards (Skill 5.C (Video 1) - Identify and Explain the Function of a Symbol). When it comes to archetypal symbols, the innocence plays a part in this novel. Pecola has the archetype to come off as innocent as she is a young girl who is early faced with the harsh impact of racism and beauty standards. The mother Pauline Breedlove has the archetype of a mother but it seems like she is neglectful in a way towards her children due to how society was back then in the realities of oppression. Going back to Pecola, her being an outcast is an archetype in itself as she is seeking acceptance in society but that comes to conflict as she is severely targeted with poverty (Skill 5.C (Video 2) - Identify and Explain the Function of a Symbol).
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Post by amydinh on Feb 22, 2024 10:24:33 GMT -8
The book that I am reading is Beloved by Toni Morrison. Within this book, differing perspectives from skill 1A is revealed through a shift in point of view after mentioning a character. For example, when Sethe’s daughter is mentioning her mother’s time working on a field while she was a slave, the perspective shifts to a flashback of Slethe’s time at the field. This shift in perspective allows for the reader to further gain a deeper understanding of the characters and how certain situations, such as being a slave, have had a long lasting impact on Slethe. The different characters within this novel help provide a contrast to Slethe. Before her mother-in-law died, she was seen to be more hopeful about the outside world compared to Slethe, even though they both were women who were former slaves. Furthermore, there is a contrast between the two love interests in the book. Halle, who is her late husband, and Paul D, who is her current love interest showcase very different characteristics. Both these men helped her get through different times of her life. Halle, who is a kind, reserved person comforted Slethe during her time as a slave. On the other hand, Paul D is more outgoing and upfront which helps Slethe face her current problems instead of disregarding them. By having these characters, it allows the reader to gain insight into Slethe’s character and why she acts the way she acts. By diving further into Slethe’s character, we are able to see the complexity and layers Toni Morrison gave her in order to intensify the meaning of the novel. Slethe, herself, is a very complex chacracter because we have seen through her actions that she would do anything for her children, including endure a very dangerous journey in order to escape slavery so that her children don't live the same life she did. However, while she is unable to let go of her dead baby, she allowed her two eldest sons to leave because of the abnormal activity going around in her house. She is unable to see all the destruction the ghost of her baby is doing to her house and family and refuses to leave so her family can be at peace. This is because she refuses to let go of her house since her baby died in that very house. Slethe is also a dedicated, but unforgiving character. She does not forget those who have wronged her, and it often haunts her memories. While she was still with Halle, even though they weren't allowed to have a wedding, Slethe still rummaged through old fabric scraps and used old curtains in order to make a wedding dress. This shows her dedication to Halle to show that they love each other. However, when Slethe learns that Halle watched her get her milk stolen from her and did nothing to stop the people, she immediately goes on a rampage and gets angry. It is not until Paul D sees this and becomes the voice of reason for Slethe that she finally calms down and begins to think logaically. By seeing these actions, we are able to understand Slethe's character deeper and that she is only human and is still learning how to function outside of being a slave. It allows the reader to understand that she has been confined all her life and has not gotten the same social interactions free people have had. It also reminds the reader that Slethe is still very young and is still learning to mature. The fact that she's a mother forces the reader to sometimes forget that Slethe is still extremely young. The stream of consciousness in the book is often interrupted by em dashes and allows the reader to further see into the characters' thoughts in the novel. Within the novel, the internal monologue usually appears when a character is having an interaction with another character. This has happened when Slethe first sees Paul D again and there is an immediate break of the regular monologue and it leads to Slethe's internal monologue. This gives the reader more insight into what Slethe really believes in the moment, and not just the superficial words she says to Paul D. We are also able to observe all the feelings she feels that we otherwise would not be able to get. This also allows the reader to see the hidden feelings of the characters that they do not admit out loud. It also changes the perception we have on the book and on certain characters. When Slethe and Paul D get together, we learn through the internal momologue that Paul D has been waiting for Slethe for 18 years. This gives a sense of familiarity between the two characters and paints Paul D in a positive light. It also makes Paul D a likable character in the book. The contrasts in the novel allow for complexity within the novel. The contrasts of the real world and the paranormal aspect of the book forces the read to think critically about the events in the book. It also allows for a shift in tone. One second, there is a happy mood, then the next, a paranormal event happens and the mood shifts to a creepy, eerie mood. Overall, these skills within the book help to create a complex, analytical aspect to the characters. I really liked your analysis! It's very much in depth, and is closely tied to the plot. I think you could've expanded more on the complexity of the characters in relation to the plot itself, and define what exactly is that complexity. I liked how you immediately related it back to the characters, and their development as the story progressed. I want to see more in depth analysis on the archetypes of these characters as well, and if there are any foils within the story and how it adds on to said complexity. Overall, I really liked this analysis and am interested in reading this book in the future! |
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Post by Leo on Feb 22, 2024 10:27:53 GMT -8
Regarding the skill 3.D, the ideas of contrast are spread all throughout the novel. Regarding the perspective Dorian has made upon himself and the results that come when obsessed with looks, builds a direct reflection of the rolling of his soul. The problem in this novel is that because of Dorian Gray's persistent beauty, he is able to attract a wide range of people on a continuous basis. Although, Dorin persists that he is happy with the outcomes of his results, his purity and his soul are slowly fading away.
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Post by Chayse Gomes on Feb 22, 2024 10:34:31 GMT -8
Within my choice novel, Amy Tan’s The Joy Luck Club, we can see a proper representation of many of the unit 6 skills. For instance, Skill 1.A is regarding how specific details within a text can show characters identities and personalities. This is then properly exemplified by how many of the daughters of the novel act during important events in their lives, especially regarding their families. Jing-Mei Woo’s false submission to her relatives wishes, An-Mei Hsu’s restraint of showing affection for her disgraced mother after being told to not pay her any attention, and Lindo-Jong’s compliance to her arranged marriage, it shows these women’s actions in order to keep their families happy, yet their thoughts diverting from their actions to try have some sort of semblance to their individual rebellion from the wishes of their ancestors. This all is shown through specific sections of the text that exemplify both their faux-actions and their true intentions. Another skill that I believe The Joy Luck Club exemplifies greatly is the skill 3.A. This skill refers to the idea that the plot causes the ordering of events within a story. This then applies to the unique structure of the novel. Within the first section of the novel, we see the multiple daughters of The Joy Luck Club in their youth. These women are described in different scenarios in non-chronological order, which creates a sort of origin story for them, showing how the plot can impact the placement of events in a narrative. We as readers are shown the backstories of Jing-Mei's mother's life in the old provinces of Kwellin and how that impacted both the mothers life and how she would then proceed to raise her daughter with those same values. We then also see backstories of An-Mei Hsu growing without a mother, and how that has impacted her upbringing, while the next chapter brings Lindo-Jong's unfortunate past and how that leads to an unwanted arranged marriage. These backstories are constantly strewn through the novel, breaking free from the traditional chronological order of events that many novels utilize, but now using a unique unorganized order of events, in order to create motivation behind the characters actions and how that furthers the plot. An additional Unit 6 skill I believe my novel properly exemplifies is skill 5.C. This skill is regarding identifying and expanding on the function of symbols, and many symbols can be seen within the novel. One very prominent symbol is the scar on the back of An-Mei Hsu. After a whole brawl between her mother and her fathers family, the moment An-Mei's now disgraced mother walks out the door, a bowl of boiling hot soup spills onto the back of An-Mei Hsu, leaving an extremely large burn on her back. This wound nearly kills her, but through the help of her grandmother and other relatives, the scar slowly starts to heal, just like how that void left by her mother had left her spiritually broken, but then slowly grows to live with that fact, and adapts. Wow Raphael! I am impressed with your paragraphs and how much you’re able to interpret many things using your notes from CollegeBoard. Looking at your notes, it relates to How to Read Literature As a Professor because in one of the many chapters, Foster explains how symbols add meaning and other layers to a prompt as it allows the reader to interpret novels with a deeper understanding. I am now interested in reading this book in the future! |
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Post by charlottetram on Feb 22, 2024 10:37:58 GMT -8
The book that I am reading is Beloved by Toni Morrison. Within this book, differing perspectives from skill 1A is revealed through a shift in point of view after mentioning a character. For example, when Sethe’s daughter is mentioning her mother’s time working on a field while she was a slave, the perspective shifts to a flashback of Slethe’s time at the field. This shift in perspective allows for the reader to further gain a deeper understanding of the characters and how certain situations, such as being a slave, have had a long lasting impact on Slethe. The different characters within this novel help provide a contrast to Slethe. Before her mother-in-law died, she was seen to be more hopeful about the outside world compared to Slethe, even though they both were women who were former slaves. Furthermore, there is a contrast between the two love interests in the book. Halle, who is her late husband, and Paul D, who is her current love interest showcase very different characteristics. Both these men helped her get through different times of her life. Halle, who is a kind, reserved person comforted Slethe during her time as a slave. On the other hand, Paul D is more outgoing and upfront which helps Slethe face her current problems instead of disregarding them. By having these characters, it allows the reader to gain insight into Slethe’s character and why she acts the way she acts. By diving further into Slethe’s character, we are able to see the complexity and layers Toni Morrison gave her in order to intensify the meaning of the novel. Slethe, herself, is a very complex chacracter because we have seen through her actions that she would do anything for her children, including endure a very dangerous journey in order to escape slavery so that her children don't live the same life she did. However, while she is unable to let go of her dead baby, she allowed her two eldest sons to leave because of the abnormal activity going around in her house. She is unable to see all the destruction the ghost of her baby is doing to her house and family and refuses to leave so her family can be at peace. This is because she refuses to let go of her house since her baby died in that very house. Slethe is also a dedicated, but unforgiving character. She does not forget those who have wronged her, and it often haunts her memories. While she was still with Halle, even though they weren't allowed to have a wedding, Slethe still rummaged through old fabric scraps and used old curtains in order to make a wedding dress. This shows her dedication to Halle to show that they love each other. However, when Slethe learns that Halle watched her get her milk stolen from her and did nothing to stop the people, she immediately goes on a rampage and gets angry. It is not until Paul D sees this and becomes the voice of reason for Slethe that she finally calms down and begins to think logaically. By seeing these actions, we are able to understand Slethe's character deeper and that she is only human and is still learning how to function outside of being a slave. It allows the reader to understand that she has been confined all her life and has not gotten the same social interactions free people have had. It also reminds the reader that Slethe is still very young and is still learning to mature. The fact that she's a mother forces the reader to sometimes forget that Slethe is still extremely young. The stream of consciousness in the book is often interrupted by em dashes and allows the reader to further see into the characters' thoughts in the novel. Within the novel, the internal monologue usually appears when a character is having an interaction with another character. This has happened when Slethe first sees Paul D again and there is an immediate break of the regular monologue and it leads to Slethe's internal monologue. This gives the reader more insight into what Slethe really believes in the moment, and not just the superficial words she says to Paul D. We are also able to observe all the feelings she feels that we otherwise would not be able to get. This also allows the reader to see the hidden feelings of the characters that they do not admit out loud. It also changes the perception we have on the book and on certain characters. When Slethe and Paul D get together, we learn through the internal momologue that Paul D has been waiting for Slethe for 18 years. This gives a sense of familiarity between the two characters and paints Paul D in a positive light. It also makes Paul D a likable character in the book. The contrasts in the novel allow for complexity within the novel. The contrasts of the real world and the paranormal aspect of the book forces the read to think critically about the events in the book. It also allows for a shift in tone. One second, there is a happy mood, then the next, a paranormal event happens and the mood shifts to a creepy, eerie mood. Overall, these skills within the book help to create a complex, analytical aspect to the characters. I believe this analysis was very thorough, as the paranormal activity and discussions of shifts of tone truly create a complex plot and make the book more engaging. |
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Post by alyssauy on Feb 22, 2024 12:15:45 GMT -8
Alyssa Uy, The Age of Innocence, Edith Wharton
The Age of Innocence is a text of misconceptions. This can be shown through different perspectives of the book (Skill 1.A), specifically through the character Ellen Olenska. Ellen Olenska is described by the New York Society as very “scandalous”, leaving her husband and wearing a low-cut dress. Gossip is spread around about the society, giving her a “broken” reputation in a sense. A different perspective comes into play as Newland talks to her for the first time in a while. He describes her personality as very unexpected, in a good way, and feels the society wrong misjudged her. As we see the protagonist’s perspective, we find out more about Ellen and realize that they’ve known each other since they were children, giving him a ‘bias’ in a sense towards her (which we need to take into account in the future). Perspectives are so important to find out more about the characters and if they have certain bias’ towards a certain character.
Newland Archer frequently shows his stream of consciousness (Skill 3.B) throughout the first few chapters, letting us into the mind of the protagonist. In the beginning of chapter two, we see Archer’s character as he values the Mingott’s family unity and the “few black sheep that their blameless stock had produced” (16). I interpreted this as Archer being a “family man” as one of his values, and someone who strives on keeping an excellent reputation (maybe because he’s seen how people talk about Ellen Olenska?). As this being one of his core values, it helps understand Archer more as a character as he interacts with his future bride, May Welland. Another example of Archer’s stream of consciousness is the very start of the book. In the first chapter, there is a bleed of what he truly thinks of May, describing her as an “absorbed young face” and he feels “a thrill of possessorship in which pride in his own masculine initiation was minged with a tender reverence of her abysmal purity” (9). This shows his lack of feelings towards May, describing her essentially as an “object”, someone only used for his desires and reputation. This corresponds to what he was thinking about in the next chapter about how he values his reputation tremendously and his ability to have a family with “no black sheeps”. Archer only does things for his reputation, not out of love, changing my perspective of the protagonist himself based purely on his stream of consciousness.
Foils (Skill 1.C) are prevalent in this story as Newland Archer meets the two characters Ellen Olenska and May Welland. Ellen and May are foils to each other as they both grew up in wealthy households. They are cousins, but have different reputations. May has a sweet, innocent reputation, making her the “perfect” wife for Archer. Ellen however, is the opposite. Ellen has a tainted reputation, especially because she left her unfaithful husband. The New Historicist Criticism is prevalent in this novel to prove this, as leaving a marriage in the 1870’s was considered ‘taboo’ and heavily hated, ruining a person’s (especially women) marriage; Context is needed from when the work was created to evaluate Ellen deeper, explaining the relevance for the New Historicist Criticism. Both characters have grown up in similar circumstances, but the differences in their overly “good” and “bad” reputations emphasize each other’s reputations.
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Post by chrisnavas on Feb 22, 2024 13:44:14 GMT -8
3.A- In the novel Moby thingy by Herman Melville the use of Ishmael's stream of consciousness helps develop his character by delivering a look into his character on a deep level. At the very beginning of the novel we are introduced to Ishmael and his love for the sea. The level of detail comes across as passionate as evident by Ishmael's persistence to justify why he adores sailing. He makes such claims as the beauty of it so profound, most artists feature some body of water in their best works. He dedicates whole paragraphs describing water hes seen and how "magical" and "mystical" such sights can be. Water most typically symbolizes the notion of purity or cleanness when appearing in a work of fiction. Knowing such information gives a wholesomeness to Ishmael's character. Since water could symbolize "purity' it makes Ishmael relatable and easily like-able to us readers. This stream of conscientiousness also makes Ishmael a reliable narrator for he is very descriptive and comes across as an honest man. There are multiple times throughout the novel where chapters are dedicated to Ishmael and his descriptive analysis of what's around him. There are chapters dedicated to a pedestal, an inn, the sea and his love for it (as mentioned before), and even his old carpet bag. These chapters provide more and more validity to Ishmael's perspective for he rarely (if ever) leaves out any details that could lead us to questioning what happened. Although streams of consciousness are typically clumsy, Ishmael projects more of a rambling one than a clumsy one. 3.D- the book is named Moby d1ck |
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Post by Jacob H on Feb 22, 2024 14:36:30 GMT -8
In his book "The Kite Runner", Khaled Hosseini uses a multitude of strategies which coincide with the skills 3A, 3D, 4C, 4D, 5C from unit 6. Often throughout the novel, the narrator relays to us the events transpiring in real time in proper chronological order. However, sometimes Amir makes leaps back in time through flashbacks. We see when Amir deals with living in his father’s shadow, he talks of the time his father wrestled a bear, shifting perspective and giving us further insight/context in his life. When speaking about perspective, one can see that the story follows the stream of consciousness of the main character, the entire story follows their perspective and their recolection of events, this extends into the flashbacks present as well, its HIS perspective we're seeing these memories through and they're tainted with HIS thoughts and opinions. |
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