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Post by lilytruong on Feb 22, 2024 15:16:33 GMT -8
In Crime and Punishment, the main character, Raskolnikoff, contradicts himself on multiple occasions ( CHR 1.E), which builds his character in the novel. He dreams of a situation where he is a child with his father. In that dream, he sees a horse carrying an impossibly heavy load while people are cheering and abusing it for failing to carry the load. Raskolnikoff tries to stop the horse from being killed by those drunk men, and describes himself as desperately trying to help the horse with tears in his eyes. When the horse dies he hugs the horse, devastated by its death. This characterizes him as someone with a pure and compassionate heart. His reaction to the situation, along with the archetype of a child, gives the reader a complete image of innocence. However, soon after, he plots a murder and heartlessly murders a landlady with no remorse, killing her innocent sister who witnessed it also when he only harbored ill feelings towards the landlady. His shocking actions give his character nuance because while he feels compassion and has a strong sense of morality, he is cold to what seems truly “wrong” to him. To him, the world would be a better place if the landlady was gone. He is also impulsive because while he carries out the crime in a calculating manner, he does not give the act much thought, and impulsively kills the landlady’s sister as well. This characterizes him as someone who is psychologically unstable, because while his dream with the horse shows that he is the embodiment of his superego, with the landlady, he quickly gives in to his impulsive id, which should have been controlled as the case with normal people. There are also differing perspectives of Raskolnikoff ( CHR 1.A), which provide insight to who he truly is. To the common citizen, he seems like a poor, lowly, insignificant person. Because he lacks money, he walks around with worn clothes. Even the police officer was surprised by how intelligent he was when he defended a drunk girl from another guy because he looked like a beggar. Through Raskolnikoff’s perspective, he is characterized as an highly intelligent man who has simply fallen into hard times. His thoughts and feelings are complex, and his behavior is explained in detailed ways, which show attributes beyond the rags that he wears. Raskolnikoff is further characterized through the many streams of consciousness in the novel ( STR 3.A). When Raskolnikoff was planning and executing his murder of the landlady, his stream of consciousness was very jumbled, reflecting his excitement, fear, and calm, at the same time. His thoughts are short and jump between vastly different emotions, which accurately reflects his conflicting turbulent feelings and creates a closer relationship between himself and the reader, while also aiding in his characterization as an impulsive character. Through his streams of consciousness, the reader is able to better understand his intentions for murdering the landlady because his actions are explained through emotions that the reader can sympathize with. Rebecca Lee period 6 The part where you talk about how the main character is compassionate while also being cold to what he believes is wrong can be emphasized by the idea that both he and the murder victim have sisters. This adds to the nuance of his character, being able to mentally create a distinct barrier between what he believes is wrong or right to the point that he would coldly murder another person's innocent sister. |
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Post by rebeccalee on Feb 22, 2024 15:17:01 GMT -8
The establishment of character in 1984 contributes greatly to the plot of the novel, and its characters are used to convey the idea of totalitarianism effectively. The novel is written in a limited third person perspective, through the point of view of Winston, the main character. Winston is a part of the party’s propaganda campaign, and is constantly debating with himself about the morality of the party, and describes going against “Big Brother”, the controlling entity of the government (the party). Winston lives in fear of the government, despite working for Big Brother himself, and questions if everything that the government has said is a lie. It characterizes both Winston himself and the surrounding environment, setting up a main conflict between Winston and Big Brother as he finds himself committing direct treason to the party. Winston is seen as a very mild mannered man, though with time finds himself disliking Big Brother. As Winston goes about his days, he finds himself infatuated with O’Brien, another man within the party. O’Brien, initially, signifies a possible ally to Winston, subtly showing signs that Winston misinterprets as purposeful defiance, in hopes of finding someone like him. He wants to find comradery with others, despite living in a totalitarian society. O’Brien tricks Winston to join the Brotherhood, a group that actively goes against Big Brother, though later tricks him and tortures Winston in the name of treason against the state, though not without admitting that he once too, was rebellious, but was ‘caught’. O’Brien’s character serves to show the mystic around Big Brother, and his supposed power over the government. It makes the reader realize the true power of the government, as well as question everything they know about the character himself. Winston’s biggest foil in 1984 is his mistress, Julia; both characters rebel against the government, but in different ways. Julia rebels through her sexual relationships, evading authority best she could while pretending to be a part of the party. On the other hand, Winston believes that the government should be overthrown publicly and replaced. Their differing opinions led to both of them getting caught by Big Brother, effectively placing them as tragic characters, reflecting similar but different ideals. Winston is a clear example of the hero archetype as the main character, whose story is set in tragedy due to the consequences of his rebellious nature. He is seen fighting for what he morally thinks is right, but is ultimately punished due to the cruel nature of Big Brother. Very detailed and insightful! Maybe you can expand on how the archetype of being a hero contributes to characterizing Winston |
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Post by amarb81 on Feb 22, 2024 15:18:05 GMT -8
In my novel, ""The picture of Dorian Gray" the use of the narrator’s stream of consciousness reveals the development of how the narrator considers himself as corrupt. The use of this narrator's use of consciousness is used in 3.A. In the book, Dorian is described to be young and beautiful on the outside, but morally shameful on the inside due to a wish he now regrets. "The obvious influence of Lord Henry upon Dorian shows how one may corrupt another to such an extent that one's own conscience withers and dies.” It is ironic that the same painting that brought Dorian Gray such joy also brings him such pain. He expresses that the picture taught him to love his own beauty, but also dislike his own soul. The ideas planted on by the social norms of the narrator's stream of consciousness build upon the idea that, as every human being, we find first find love from within, after trying to extract it from external substances. Hey Leo, while I agree with the fact that Dorian is seen to be young and beautiful, I somewhat disagree with his feeling of shame on the inside. Throughout the text, Dorian is seen to be more conflicted than anything, as the people that he looks up to all have conflicting viewpoints on what he should do with his life and what he should do in certain situations. For example when Dorian is talking about Sybil and how he is "engaged to marry" her, his main mentor and friend, King Henry, tells Dorian how marriage isn't worth it and advises Dorian against it especially since it's a new thing. However Dorian's other friend, the painter, is attempting to encourage Dorian to live his life. Obviously, being the young and inexperienced man that he is, Dorian is conflicted on what to do as both of his mentors are advising him to do separate things. Dorian eventually just does what he wants and follows his passion, but when his mentors ultimately dissaprove of it, he finds himself disgusted in Sibyl. While this may be because of what she did or how his friends reacted to her, he is still more conflicted than shameful that he chose what he wanted. |
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Post by benardra on Feb 22, 2024 15:22:26 GMT -8
Alecksei Ostendorf (Period 6) Brave New World by Aldous Huxley Skill 5.C Huxley uses the “Savage Reservation” as a symbol for how we view people of the past in modern day. Labeling the people savages creates a negative connotation despite readers now viewing the savages as relatable. Since these people take care of their families and raise their children, we can relate as that is something we see in today’s society. However, like us today looking back at culture in the past, Bernard and Lenina are looking down on the “savages” with disgust. They note specific things that are still in effect in some form, such as them dancing in a ritual similar to a ritual they do in their dystopian society. The view of the reader is split and placed on its head as we, as modern people can see the strangeness in the new ways of the majority people like Bernard and Lenina, while relating to the “savages” as they seem a more normal way to us than do the “civilized” people. I really enjoy your analysis of "Brave New World," by Aldous Huxley. The book explores topics relating to Marxism which also relates to critical theory. This analysis could also involve chapter 13, "It's All Political" from How to read literature like a professor since the book involves political topics and shows them through the characters of Bernard and Lenina. The political problems faced within the book could tie really well within the chapter since it explores books talking about Human rights, human problems, and other political issues. |
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Post by aleckseio on Feb 22, 2024 15:25:14 GMT -8
Benardra Omoyele Period. 6 3.B - Skill 3.B is about how stream of consciousness builds suspense and peeking through the character’s private thoughts which makes the readers wonder what the thoughts mean and how the story changes knowing these character’s thoughts. This is shown through the thoughts of mostly Sethe, Denver, and Paul D. Each of these characters’ thoughts correlate to Beloved and how they think of her. From the thoughts of Paul D, the readers can see that his feelings towards her are negative compared to how Sethe and Denver feel about Beloved. A quote from the book states, “Beloved was shining and Paul D didn’t like it,”(Morrison 76). This quote shows that Paul D doesn’t like Beloved because Sethe gives her more attention than him which is why she’s shining and he’s not. Beloved reciprocates a dislike towards Paul D because of a similar reason with that being, Sethe interacting with him but later on starts to tempt Paul D. Denver, however, is the opposite. She enjoys Beloved’s company and Beloved giving her attention. An example of this, “Denver is a strategist now and has to keep Beloved by her side from the minute Sethe leaves for work until the hour of her return when Beloved begins to hover at the window, then work her way out the door, down the steps and near the road,”(Morrison 142). The quote not only shows Denver wanting undivided attention from Beloved but also shows Beloved’s attachment to Sethe. Beloved’s attachment to Sethe represents an intense relationship that allows Sethe to remember and confront her past. In the book, Sethe’s thoughts of Beloved can be seen as motherly since that is an instinct that she carries throughout the book and also can be seen as her reciprocating Beloved’s feelings towards her as she wants to know about her past. Sethe answers back by asking questions to Beloved of her past and having speculations. For example, “Deep down in her wide black eyes, back behind the expressionless, was a palm held out for a penny which Denver would gladly give her, if only she knew how or knew enough about her, a knowledge not to be had by the answers to the questions Sethe occasionally put to her,”(Morrison 140). These three characters have different perspectives on Beloved yet still question her with subjects of her past and how she interacts with each of them. 5.C - Skill 5.C is about symbols and how symbols have their own literal meaning, but depending on the context, it can take on a figurative meaning. The symbols of “Beloved,” are Beloved herself and the house of 124. The house of 124 serves as symbolism for haunting memories as it recalls the disturbing experiences that Sethe went through in Sweet Home. An example of 124 could be, “124 was spiteful, Full of a baby’s venom. The women in the house knew it and so did the children. For years each put up with the spite in his own way, but by 1873 Sethe and her daughter Denver were its only victims,”(Morrison 3). “Full of a baby’s venom,” refers to Sethe’s dead daughter, Beloved, who was killed by Sethe due to her not wanting her to grow to be a slave. She haunts the house and only stops haunting the house when Paul D drives her out of it but later returns as a young woman to remind Sethe of her past trauma. From doing this, Beloved symbolizes the past coming to haunt the present. For example, “And, for some reason she could not immediately account for, the moment she got close enough to see the face, Sethe’s bladder filled to capacity. She said, “Oh, excuse me,” and ran around to the back of 124,”(Morrison 61). Another example, “But there was no stopping water breaking from a breaking womb and there was no stopping now,”(Morrison 61). These quotes occur when Sethe was first meeting Beloved. This moment could symbolize the past returning to her as a form of resurrection or a rebirth with Sethe’s water falling from a “breaking womb.” The symbolisms of 124 and Beloved both tie into the main protagonist, Sethe’s past of slavery. In this, it is leading to Sethe having a full confrontation with her past and her life at Sweet Home which could make her realize this and eventually overcome her hurdles since it still haunts her. 5.C Response: (Alecksei Ostendorf)--- This was an incredible analysis of the house representing a disturbing past coming to haunt the family in the present. The Chapter of HTRLLAP, "Is that a symbol?" examines such symbols as settings such as this house. The house, though it is supposed to be safe, is not, and has been the place of much trauma. It causes a contrast to the norm of houses being a place of safety. The theory of the confrontation later occurring could result in acceptance and moving forward from the past, possibly leading to the house truly being a home despite its past. |
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Post by lilytruong on Feb 22, 2024 20:47:08 GMT -8
STR 3.A-In my novel, Dracula by Bram Stoker, there's multiple streams of consciousness all by different characters. There is no narrator because it is set up in different parts, all of the characters are narrating their own story and their own perspectives of the same event. Firstly, there is Jonathan Harker’s stream of consciousness as he is trapped in the Count's castle. Most of his thoughts are recorded in his journal and he recounts the frantic moments that he experiences with the Count, “When I found that I was a prisoner a sort of wild feeling came over me. I rushed up and down the stairs, trying every door and peering out of every window I could find; but after a little while the conviction of my helplessness overpowered all other feelings.” (pg 36). Through his journal entries, we go through Jonathan’s descent to madness and it builds suspense as we, the reader, now want to find out what the end of Jonathan will be, if he'll stay in the castle and go mad or if he eventually escapes the clutches of the Count.
STR 3.B- Through Jonathan’s stream of consciousness, we can learn a variety of things by looking at his monologues during his stay at the Count's castle. Through his journal entries, we find out that Jonathan is a very meticulous character, he is quite calm and reserved, however as his stay in the castle grows more and more suspicious and alarming, his attitude changes dramatically. He’s no longer like his old self, rather he is more fearful and grows anxious, “So far as I can see, my only plan will be to keep my knowledge and my fears for myself, and my eyes open. I am, I know, either being deceived..” (pg 36) These thoughts reveal how scared he really is about the Count himself and what might happen to him if he does stay in the castle.
STR 3.D- In the first half of the book, we can see that there are a lot of contrasts between the Count and Jonathan. The most obvious difference is that these two characters are from two different times, the Count being the most old fashioned of the two “‘We are in Transylvania; and Transylvania is not England. Our ways are not your ways, and there shall be to you many strange things.” (pg 28). Jonathan himself is from a newer, less old fashioned world and obviously from a different country, so their beliefs on certain things, such as the supernatural, differ. Another more obvious difference is the fact that the Count is a vampire, although Jonathan does not know this yet, “But my very feelings changed to repulsion and terror when I saw the whole man emerge from the window and begin to crawl down the castle wall over the dreadful abyss, face down, with his cloak spreading around him like great wings.” (pg 45). The colors and the overall setting is also greatly contrasted, at the beginning of Jonathan’s journey to the Count's castle he describes it as a “wonderful place”, describing the food and places he visited along the way in vivid and colorful details. However, as soon as he gets to Transylvania he describes it as gloomy, cold and foreign to him. This is also supported by the Archetypal Criticism, since the Count's castle is described as dark and depressing; it follows the idea that black represents evil and death, which in this case it does. Dracula himself dresses in all black further emphasizing this archetype and contrast between himself and Jonathan. I agree with the strong contrasts that you draw between Jonathan and Dracula. The difference between the two emphasizes how Dracula is the horrific monster in the story while Jonathan is the helpless victim, powerless against Dracula. |
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Post by Travislee on Feb 22, 2024 21:12:11 GMT -8
“1984” by George Orwell
CHR 1.A- Differing Perspectives
The story follows the narrative view of Winston Smith, within his own mind he deviates from the societal standards affirmed in the book, created by the rule of an totarian party under the name of the Party. Through Winston’s silent acts of rebellion–such as his diary–he tells of his background, motivations, and relationships. The idea of “Differing Perspectives” is both revealing in the thoughts of the characters but also in the party’s repression of the same idea. Constant surveillance and propaganda lead to the repression of ideas and conformance to ideas of the party. This creates a distinct disconnect from those such as Winston, creating fuel for the actions in the story.
CHR 1.C - Foil Characters
Foil characters are used to contract with the protagonist thus creating deeper insights into the character, often regarding physical traits, personality traits, and socio-economic traits. Winston is particularly judgy about other people, which helps to highlight any contrast or similarity. Such as Winston and O'Brien, Winston questions the Party's authority and seeks freedom, while O'Brien is a supporter of the Party. These show the two ideologies reveal a clash between rebellion and conformity.
STR. 3.A Stream of Consciousness
In 1984, due to the story’s nature of being a narrative told by Winston Smith, a stream of consciousness was heavily used. And while Winston lives through the events told in the book, his stream of consciousness reflects on them. His narrative at times can focus to create acute descriptions of specific things, such as documents and his thoughts on others. This concentration of contemplations created by Winston helps to reveal parts of The Party’s society as well as delay the plot leading to a creation of suspense.
NAR 4.C Inside the Mind of the Narrator
As Winston Smith goes against the oppressive regime of Big Brother he is filled with doubt and skepticism towards the Party's propaganda. His constant fear of the Thought Police lurks leaves him in an atmosphere of fear and paranoia. Readers will pick up on that perspective because of mood set by Winston’s thoughts as well as his opinions.
NAR 4.D Narrator’s Reliability
Winston Smith's reliability is unreliable due to the Party's propaganda and manipulation. While Winston serves as the primary lens through which readers perceive the setting, his perspective is often clouded by doubt and paranoia. He constantly questions the Party's version of reality, which he sees commonly in his job where he creates fake, positive sounding news. Winston, like the rest of his society, is vulnerable to the Party's psychological tactics, such as doublethink and Newspeak, which raises doubts about the accuracy of his observations.
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Post by austinlwang21 on Feb 22, 2024 21:27:21 GMT -8
(Skill 3.A) In Uncle Tom’s cabin, there are multiple streams of consciousness as defined by the narrator (a reliable 3rd person narrator). We have Eliza’s frantic and desperate emotions displayed quite clearly as she is escaping bounty hunters and even her former slave brethren, Haley’s sniveling and sinful aspirations for slavery itself, and Tom Loker’s own opinion of Haley (There is at least 10 or so characters with names and varying importance to the stories and at least 10 more). We can also see the personalities of each character, how they act, and how they respond to each other in varying situations. This also builds suspense as most interactions between the characters happens after a troubling situation ie: Harley meeting Tom Loker after loosing the scent of Eliza who escaped with her child, Mrs. Shelby lamenting to her husband about having to sell Eliza’s baby and Uncle Tom to pay off their debts, Senator Bird trying to reason with his wife after voting for a law that bans people from giving charitable donations to runaway slaves and homeless POC. Then, there is a sharp contrast between two important characters in the book with similar backgrounds, but very different personalities. Uncle Tom, the namesake of the book, is a extremely pious and honest man who is adept at speaking and reading the English language enough to be a helper to Mr. Shelby’s business transactions. Then, there’s George, Eliza’s husband, who isn’t pious, bitter, yet an extremely fluent speaker and writer in the English Language. Both are slaves, yet Uncle Tom belongs to a “humane” slave owner, whilst George’s slave master literally transferred George (who is originally a factory worker) to a more demeaning agricultural job picking cotton. |
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Post by austinlwang21 on Feb 22, 2024 21:53:33 GMT -8
In Kite Runner, from Chapter 15-17, we are given two different perspectives. We are given Rahim Khan's retelling of his life staying behind in Afghanistan, a sharp contrast to the life Amir-jan has described of America after leaving the war torn country. We are given Rahim's retelling of Hassan's life, and the story shifts from the first person perspective of Amir, TO THE FIRST PERSON PERSPECTIVE OF RAHIM. Although not explicitly told from Rahim's point of view, the chapter uses an italicized font and delves into info only Rahim would know, such as Hassan's fate and Hassan's life in Afghanistan where he has a wife and son, and also the info reveal of Hassan's relation to Amir. This info being told from a different perspective and different stream of consciousness serves to enlighten us on a previously unknown mystery via a character we almost forgot about, but also serves as a way to show the different attitudes toward the war. To Amir, he just lost his home but found a new one in America. To people like Rahim, they lost everything. (1.a,3.d) Throughout Kite Runner, Amir's (main character/narrator) tone and outlook on life has been evolving as he grows older. As a young boy, he has an idyllic view of the world, but is also cowardly, narcissistic, and alienated. At first, the reader is aware of Amir's absurdities, although Amir isn't, and it grows increasingly more apparent how much wrong he has committed, while he also struggles to see the reality of his wrongs. As Amir grows throughout the story, the narration shifts to less of a cynical, narcissist depicition of his high status life, to a humble every-man story in America, where he grows to be kind, compassionate, empathetic, and intrepid. These traits are reflected in his narration, as after leaving Afghanistan and having nothing in America, he tends to focus on the little glories in life, such as the cute girl in the market, or the run down van his father purchases. Compared to his earlier life, where he would gloat about his family's status and wealth constantly, it is a refreshing change of pace for the character that marks his development. This shift in his choice of narration reveals that he has a character has grown appreciative of simple life, but also paints his life in America as wrought with hardship. (4.c) This is quite a the summary and analysis of how Kite Runner’s characters can be compared through Collegeboard’s skills. However, I do have to ask on how Amir’s coming of age or character development could relate to how Foster in HTTLP on “Baptism”. Did Amir went through some kind of baptism of fire where he suddenly realizes his wrongs? |
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Post by Elmer Allenegui on Feb 23, 2024 0:10:23 GMT -8
In his book "The Kite Runner", Khaled Hosseini uses a multitude of strategies which coincide with the skills 3A, 3D, 4C, 4D from unit 6. One skill the novelist uses to really convey what the other wants to encapsulate is skill 3A. 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, as he talks of the time his father wrestled a bear, or when Amir was a young boy and would sit with his father talking about being a poet and crying, shifting perspective and giving us further insight/context into the protagonist’s life. In dealing with skill 3D, we see that in “The Kite Runner” we are provided with a very explicit FOIL character. The servant Hassan serves as the FOIL to the protagonist Amir, where Hassan is hardworking, loyal, and truthful to a fault, Amir is a pampered liar and a coward. This is strongly shown throughout the novel. A couple examples include when Assef - the local bully - was harassing Amir, Hassan stood up for his master and threatened to blind the physically imposing bully. Yet in Hassan’s time of need, being assaulted by Assef, Amir couldn’t muster the courage to fight Assef for fear of getting pummeled, and elected to run away and act like he had never seen Hassan’s ordeal. Additionally, Amir lies and accuses Hassan of stealing his watch, to which Hassan, being the loyal servant and friend, covers for his friend’s lie, and chooses to be punished over a crime he did not commit. The novel “The Kite Runner” also makes full use of skill 4C, which deals with the details, diction, and syntax which reveals the character’s perspective. Oftentimes when Amir talks, it is always either about how his baba is a great man and how he (Amir) is always living in his (Baba’s) shadow. Which reveals to us how Amir thinks of himself. It is through these words that we come to understand that Amir views himself very lowly. When Baba developed and started to fight his cancer, Amir, knowing that death was inevitable, reflected and shared that his entire life he was viewed as Baba’s son, not Amir, and he did not know what he would do after Baba had passed, or how to fill the large shoes that would be left behind by his Baba. In this example we can clearly see that Amir does not believe he would ever be able to get out of Baba’s shadow by constantly degrading himself. Additionally, when the incident with Hassan was going on, Amir always talked about how Hassan was so loyal and trustworthy, while he was a coward and liar. The skill of 4D also applies largely to the novel. As we are always in a 1st person point of view following Amir. We only know what Amir knows, and that calls into question the reliability of the narrator who is Amir himself. From that we know that we may not be getting the entire story all in one shot as events transpire, instead we learn these potentially shocking facts with the characters and narrator, allowing the writer to capitalize on a shocking/surprising tactic to hook the reader in.
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Post by Ian V on Feb 23, 2024 9:00:10 GMT -8
(Period 1)
The book that I am reading is A Doll 's house by Henrik Ibsen. Within this book skills 3.A, 3.B, 3.D can be applied. Skill 3.A was about the stream of consciousness and how it is utilized. Ibsen uses a stream of consciousness technique that is not used in a traditional way found in modern literature. He employs a direct and realistic style of dialogue and shows his characters actions instead of thoughts.The structure helps show the psychological complexities of the Nora and Torvald. An example is in Act 1, Nora engages in a conversation with her friend Mrs. Linde about her financial situation and her secret loan. As Nora speaks, her thoughts are revealed through her words and actions, showing her anxiety and fear of discovery. The passage reflects Nora’s inner turmoil as she grapples with the consequences of her actions and the fear of her secret being exposed. Ibsen’s use of dialogue and character interactions allows the audience to get a glimpse into Nora’s inner thoughts and emotions, creating a sense of psychological depth and complexity. Skill 3.B on the other hand goes over how a stream of consciousness builds suspense. In the play suspense is created through the unfolding plot and revelation of the characters. The play’s suspense is driven by the gradual unraveling of Nora’s secret and her increasing desperation to keep it hidden, as well as the tension between Nora and her husband as their marriage faces challenges. This is shown in In Act 1, Nora’s attempts to distract Torvald from discovering her secret loan and her desperate pleas for his help. This scene creates a sense of tension and anticipation for the audience. In Skill 3.D it discussed the contrasts in literature. This skill was the most used throughout the play. Primarily between the two main characters Nora and Torvald. Nora, the protagonist, is initially portrayed as a dutiful wife who conforms to societal norms and her husband’s expectations. She is submissive and plays the role of “doll” in the doll’s house, fulfilling Torvald’s desire and maintaining the facade of a perfect family. However, as the play progresses, Nora’s inner turmoil and desire for self-discovery become evident. This is reflected in her conversations with Torvald. Whilst Torvald represents the conventional patriarchal values of their time and expects Nora to fulfill the role of a wife and mother and primarily viewed her as an object of his affection. This is evident in Act 3 where he's very condescending to her asking her if she understands marriage. Overall the contrasting contracts of Nora and Torvald highlight the theme of the individual struggle against societal norms and the complexities of marriage.
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Post by brookeshirley on Feb 23, 2024 9:04:54 GMT -8
The novel I am currently reading and choosing for this response is Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. The novel follows the main character Kya as she learns to grow up on her own and find her true identity while living in the marshland. Delia Owens uses many different writing skills that can be identified throughout her novel, like the skill 1.A from unit 6 which discusses how different character perspectives can reveal varying information about the text. The novel is written in third person, meaning that the narrator knows all about the different characters. Despite this all-knowing narrator, readers are still left guessing on specific details in the text because of the lack of reference to the character's emotions other than Kya. The story switches between different perspectives which can be seen throughout the chapter breaks that change between past and present times. We see some of the story from Kya, the main character’s point of view, and we see another side from some of the sheriff’s and law officers in the town. Because the entire novel follows a story leading up to and after the murder of Chase Andrews, these two differing perspectives help us to see two sides to the story. From Kya’s perspective we learn what happens leading up to the murder and we understand her feelings. And then from the sheriff’s perspective we better understand their confusion and uncertainty with regards to the murder. This helps readers to see multiple angles and viewpoints of the situation that is going on in town and allows them to make their own assumptions and opinions. Another skill that can be seen is skill 3.D which covers the contrasts and differences that can be seen in a novel. There are many contrasts in the novel when it comes to characters, setting, and feelings. For example, when readers are exposed to new characters when Kya travels into town and goes to school, we see the contrasts between the way they dress, act, and talk. This helps to emphasize that Kya is of a much lower social class than that of many school and town children and is therefore looked down upon by many. Another skill that Owens reveals in her text is skill 5.C which is similar to chapter 12 in How to Read Literature like a Professor because it discusses symbols and the effect they can have on the text. There are many symbolic references in the novel which help to add deeper meaning to some surface level ideas. For example, Kya’s father’s boat that she secretly takes out to ride around the marsh and the start of the open ocean represents her freedom. When Kya is out on the boat she feels rebellious in a way that makes her feel free and unconfined to the constrictions of her manipulative father. This shows readers that Kya having this boat is a way for her to use her boat trips as an outlet for the evil and depressing things that happen to her in her daily life.
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Post by Lady W on Apr 5, 2024 1:02:42 GMT -8
In the novel, The Color Purple, by Alice Walker, The function of a character is shown a multitude of times between all the characters and I will be talking about skill 3.A. Celie, the main character, symbolizes a beacon of light that is always looking for hope. Having lost her mother to sickness and being ripped away from her sister, she has had to find hope within herself to find a meaning to live. Hardships that are consistently being thrown at her with new people, being raped and beat, have all led to her stream of consciousness being skewed to being content with her lifestyle and not fighting back for a life that she wants. In contrast with other novels, the climax seems to be at the beginning of this novel because it shows every single hardship that the main character had to go through in order to prevail in her life with the introductions of other characters. You can find drastic difference in another character, Shug Avery. Shug has a mindset that she can do whatever she wants whenever which brings a contrast to the story and to Celie's imagination that someone could bend the rules. Essentially the stream of Consciousness is utilized to a certain extent through the use of letters and diary entries. This is because Celie writes letters to God throughout the entire book and later to her sister Nettie. It serves as a direct expression of her thoughts and feelings and this allows the readers to see Celie's evolution over time as she confronts the challenges in her life and begins to find her own voice, somewhat like Shug Avery. This unfiltered nature of her writing reflects the stream of consciousness of Celies character. The next skill I will be focusing on is 3.D. In this novel the theme of contrast is prominently displayed through the differences in the characters experiences and relationships. For example Celie's life is filled with hardship and abuse while Shug Avery represents freedom and self-expression. This contrast highlights the various effects of human experience and the power of resilience in the face of adversity. Celie's eventual empowerment is a powerful theme the difference between an early struggles and her later growth and self-discovery shows the trans formative power of resilience in her spirit. It also emphasizes the importance of a overcoming obstacles and finding one's own strength and voice. The final skill I will be focusing on is 1.C. In this novel the male characters display a wide range of behaviors and personality for example Mr. ____ who initially mistreated Celie goes through a transformation and shows growth and vulnerability. While in contrast, Harpo challenges traditional gender roles by supporting strong women like Sophia. Basically they are challenging their masculinity throughout the novel and showing immense progress. The male characters also serve as symbols of Oppression. The character of Albert symbolizes the abusive nature of traditional gender roles while Harpo struggles with his masculinity which reflects the complex nature of societal expectations. These transformations add depth to the novel Itself by challenging the norm and showing progression through conflict.
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Post by kashika123 on Apr 14, 2024 20:39:51 GMT -8
(5C) In the novel The Picture of Dorian Gray, one of the archetypes is Basil Hallward, who is presented as a mentor to Dorian gray since we see him trying to warn Gray about the negative influences of another character, Lord Henry. The philosophy Hallward lives by is "the highest of all duties is the duty that one owes to oneself" and he tries to guide Gray into also living by that philosophy. (3D) The biggest contrast in this novel is between Dorian Grey's external beauty and his mental depravity. Dorian makes a deal with the devil that he will never age, but his moral corruption will be physically shown in a painting of himself that was created by Basil. In the end, although Dorian is still beautiful, we see that the painting is a destroyed version of himself. (1C) The two foil characters are Basil Hallward and Lord Henry. Basil is represented as a character in touch with his morals, while Henry is a selfish character. An example of how both characters are opposite from each other is when in the story, Dorian hastily married without much thought. Basil is worried about him marrying below his social class, while Lord Henry is more interested in what happens next; rather than being worried for Dorian, he's only interested in the drama.
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Post by Ved Bauskar on May 5, 2024 15:30:13 GMT -8
In Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451, the character of Guy Montag embodies the struggle against societal conformity and the quest for intellectual freedom. As a fireman, Montag initially adheres to the oppressive regime's dictates, but his encounters with rebellious individuals and forbidden books ignite a transformation within him, showcasing the inner conflict between obedience and rebellion—a testament to Skill 3.A: character development. This stark contrast between Montag's initial compliance and eventual defiance highlights the profound impact of individual choices in shaping one's destiny and the societal trajectory, demonstrating Skill 3.D: contrast. Through Montag's journey, Bradbury emphasizes the importance of challenging societal norms, embracing knowledge, and defending the right to free thought, ultimately urging readers to safeguard intellectual freedom against the forces of censorship and conformity, as exemplified by Skill 5.C: conclusion.
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