Friday, October 28, 2011
Mark Antony's Speech about Julius Caesar
Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears;
I come to bury Caesar, not to praise him;
The evil that men do lives after them,
The good is oft interred with their bones,
So let it be with Caesar ... The noble Brutus
Hath told you Caesar was ambitious:
If it were so, it was a grievous fault,
And grievously hath Caesar answered it ...
Here, under leave of Brutus and the rest,
(For Brutus is an honourable man;
So are they all; all honourable men)
Come I to speak in Caesar's funeral ...
He was my friend, faithful and just to me:
But Brutus says he was ambitious;
And Brutus is an honourable man….
He hath brought many captives home to Rome,
Whose ransoms did the general coffers fill:
Did this in Caesar seem ambitious?
When that the poor have cried, Caesar hath wept:
Ambition should be made of sterner stuff:
Yet Brutus says he was ambitious;
And Brutus is an honourable man.
You all did see that on the Lupercal
I thrice presented him a kingly crown,
Which he did thrice refuse: was this ambition?
Yet Brutus says he was ambitious;
And, sure, he is an honourable man.
I speak not to disprove what Brutus spoke,
But here I am to speak what I do know.
You all did love him once, not without cause:
What cause withholds you then to mourn for him?
O judgement! thou art fled to brutish beasts,
And men have lost their reason…. Bear with me;
My heart is in the coffin there with Caesar,
And I must pause till it come back to me.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Justin Courtney and Ariana
(Tom)- "stinks like rotten meat"- Because he only thinks about his self when it comes to happiness.
(Gatsby)- "Or fester like a sore, and then run?"-Even though it hurts that he dont have daisy he just keeps going.
(Nick)- "Explodes"- gets uptight about daisy and gatsby's situation.
Nikki, Zandy, Jessica, Shyam and Ruby.
2.) Daisey- Explode. daisy sees all her dreams explode around her, with the two men she cares about realizing about each other
3.) Tom- Stink like rotten meat. tom had what he wanted but his jealousy stinks and ruins those around him.
4.) Myrtle- Crusts and sugar over like a syrupy treat. her dreams are built on good intentions but to much of a good thing will ruin
5.) Nick- dries like a raisin in the sun. he watches his dreams shrivel up and die slowly through the whole chapter
Death of the American dream. Ben D., David Sedano, Kyle Pedley, Anthony Bristow, Heidi Duarte
Gatsby- "Does it explode"
In that room in New York all of Gatsby's dreams exploded when Daisy could not say she loved him the whole time.
Tom stinks like rotten meet because he is buff and strong, but you dont want to be around him because of his arrogance.
Nick- "Maybe it just sags like a heavy load"
Nick's dream is like a heavy load because he not only has to deal with his own lost dreams but also with everyone else's since he was stuck in the center of all the other character's problems.
Natalie Watts, Kenneth Hill, Hunter Smith, Ben Jones, Stephanie Watson
Conner, Quatey, Tyler, Brenden
Kayla, Crystal, Deneshia, & Rachel
Death of the American Dream
by Langston Hughes
What happens to a dream deferred?
like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore--
And then run?
Does it stink like rotten meat?
Or crust and sugar over--
like a syrupy sweet?
like a heavy load.
1. Gatsby 2. Daisy 3. Tom 4. Myrtle 5. George Wilson 6. Nick
Individually, make a keynote for each simile in the poem for the character who you think it applies to.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Sunday, October 23, 2011
The American Dream Today
Is the American Dream still possible today? Currently, protestors in "Occupy Wall Street" are fighting for what they believe is their rights to the American Dream. Is their cause right? Do they have the right idea of our Forefathers' intention for the American Dream?
Read the articles from the links below and comment on whether you believe the American Dream is still possible today.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-ford/the-american-dream-politi_b_1010153.html
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/guest-voices/post/occupy-wall-street-ows-the-american-dream-20/2011/10/13/gIQAiANbhL_blog.html
http://www.kansascity.com/2011/10/17/3212325/killing-the-american-dream-with.html
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/susan-sipprelle/where-is-my-american-drea_b_1024171.html
http://www.universalsports.com/news-blogs/article/newsid=562962.html
http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/kingwood/opinion/generation-no-longer-understands-meaning-of-american-dream/article_d410a786-bcf9-559b-8e42-5a9819254697.html
http://www.tctimes.com/news/living-the-american-dream/article_8494081c-fc5c-11e0-a6bd-001cc4c002e0.html
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
Friday, October 14, 2011
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Figurative Language
What to look for:
* symbolism
* descriptive imagery
* metaphors
* similes
* personification
* epigram
This is required for every chapter we read.
New Vocabulary
Monday, October 3, 2011
World War I and the Lost Generation
*World War I
Causes:
World War One occurred from a complicated series of alliances and trust between European nations.
The two main alliances were:
- The Dual Alliance - An alliance between Germany and Austria-Hungary to protect themselves from Russia. They later made the Triple Alliance with Italy so it wouldn't take sides with Russia.
- The Triple Entente - A pact between Russia, Britain and France to counter the increasing threat of Germany
The chain of events that led up to the Great War was begun by the murder of the Archduke of Austria-Hungary Franz Ferdinand. Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, believing that they were supporting the assassins. Russia, who was the traditional ally of Serbia, stepped in to help Serbia, forcing France into war as well. As a result, Germany stepped in to help Austria-Hungary. Germany then invaded neutral Belgium to attack France, which then forced Britain into the mosh pit. Later, Italy went to the ally side as well as the U.S. jumped in.
Consequences:
- Germany - After the war, Germany was severely crippled, economically and militarily. As a result of the peace treaty signed to end the war, Germany was not allowed to reach its full militaristic potential. Germany also lost a small portion of land to France. The loss of the war left the German people low on morale and money, giving rise to the Nazi party which would later start the Second World War
- Austria-Hungary - After WWI, Austria-Hungary was divided into two different nations, Hungary and Austria. However, Austria was divided even further into the nations of Slovenia, Croatia, and Bosnia, greatly reducing its size. Hungary, on the other hand, became independent but lost a large portion of its population after losing Transylvania to Romania, due to the treaty.
- Russia - Once the war has ended, Russia begins to become a communist nation. The Russians also attempt to retrieve all the territories they had lost prior to the war. These included Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Finland, Belarus and Ukraine. Of these, Belarus and Ukraine were the only two they regained control over.
- Britain/UK - the United Kingdom won vast tracks of land from the war, mainly in the Middle East due to the Ottoman Empire's later involvement in the war on Germany's side. However, the war left England struggling due to the loss of many troops, as well as the loss of money. This made it extremely difficult for Britain to govern its territories overseas, eventually leading Ireland to its independence in 1921.
- France - As victors of the war, France won territory along the French-German border, territory that they had lost during the first years of fighting. Although they were victorious, the French land was heavily riddled with reminders of the war, as much of the fighting was done on French soil. Some territories that it gained were German colonies in Africa, as well as territories of the Ottoman Empire.
During the 1920's, Gertrude Stein coined the term "Lost Generation." This term refers to a group of author's that were "lost in the values that its members were being taught didn't fir the reality of life after the brutal war." It seemed as if World War I had destroyed the idea of good things happen to the virtuosos. These authors often wrote about and criticized American culture by giving it themes of self-exile, care-free living and unworldly separation. These "lost" authors were often characterized
by these traits:
- Youthful Idealism
- Sought the meaning of life
- Drank a lot
- Numerous love affairs
- Many masterpieces were written
- Rejected modern American materialism
- Lived in Paris
- Made writing styles that are still used today
- Came of age during World War One
These authors often tried to live normal lives, ignoring the tragedy of the war that had just occurred.
These authors were:
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Ernest Hemingway
John Dos Passos
Sherwood Anderson
Kay Boyle
Hart Crame
Ford Maddox Ford
Zelda Fitzgerald
Video link:
Citations:
1. http://europeanhistory.about.com/od/worldwar1/a/ovww1.htm
2. http://americanhistory.about.com/od/worldwari/tp/causes-of-world-war-1.htm
3. http://www.firstworldwar.com/source/harrachmemoir.htm
4. http://www.historyonthenet.com/WW1/causes.htm
5. http://www.historywiz.com/alliance.htm
6. http://www.worldology.com/Europe/world_war_1_effect.htm
7. http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/Departments/hpolscrv/jbolhofer.html
8. http://1920sgirls.tripod.com/lostgeneration.html
Thursday, September 29, 2011
The Great Depression
Scott Fitzgerald
Shyam Patel, Heidi Duarte, Rachel Sellars
Mr. Pyon
English 3
29 September 2011
F. Scott Fitzgerald
F. Scott Fitzgerald, Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald, was born September 24, 1896 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Born to a Catholic couple, father Edward and mother Mary McQuillan. The mother was the daughter of an Irish immigrant who became a wealthy wholesale grocer. And his Father was from Maryland, but had an allegiance with the South and its values. His parents gave Fitzgerald his name to show the pride in his father’s ancestry. When Fitzgerald was younger
his father took their family to New York to become a salesman for Procter & Gamble, and before Fitzgerald was twelve their family moved back to St. Paul. When he was thirteen his first published story appeared in a school newspaper, it was a detective story. In 1911, Fitzgerald attended Newman School, a Catholic school in New Jersey, where he met the man who encouraged him to be who he wanted to be, and keep writing. Scott Fitzgerald attended St. Paul Academy from 1908 to 1910. From 1911 to 1913 he attended Newman School; because of his enthusiasm he was unpopular. Later he attended Princeton University in Princeton he became really close to coming a brilliant student of which he dreamed of. He became a person that people looked up to in college. In college he became really good friends with Edmund Wilson and John Peale. Even though he had a good social life at Princeton he dropped out and joined the army in November 1917. Fitzgerald’s life changing point was in 1918 when he met Zelda Sayre. In 1920 they got married and later had their first child. Fitzgerald’s literature work is mostly descriptions of his relationship with his wife Zelda. Their romance was even published in a small series in a local newspaper called the Scribner’s and the Saturday Evening Post. Along with his small love writings, Fitzgerald, has had some luck, his novel The Romantic Egoist was rejected three times before being published in 1920 as This Side of Paradise. His next major work was a small collection of stories Flappers and Philosophers added to his already enormous wealth. Fitzgerald’s third hit was his novel The Beautiful and The Damned; which was later made into a movie. One of Fitzgerald’s greatest short stories is his The Diamond as Big as The Ritz. This caused him to gain much fortune along with an alcoholic effect on his mind and health. Fitzgerald‘s last healthy writing was his greatest hit The Great Gatsby published in 1925. The book The Great Gatsby is about a man named Jordan who goes to France and meets the Gatsby. And he loses the relationship with his wife along with two of his friends. Following this was his literature works that reflected his failing marriage and a rotting brain, some of which include The Last Belle published in 1929, Trouble in 1937 and many more. Fitzgerald’s death was a very sad one. Once he came back to America he had an affair with a local writer his marriage failed the cause of his death was the result of two heart attacks on resulting in him recovering the second he died from at the home of his lover.
Video Documentary on Fitzgerald:
- Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_g-0u1wfNc
- Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_liemIeSDk&feature=related
- Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHvmn7Fb05I&feature=related
- Part 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xDG_HwBqkM&feature=related
Resource Links:
The Jazz Age/Roaring 20s
(Happy Couple)
American Culture During the Jazz Age/Roaring 20s
The "Roaring 20s" is known for the decade of great inventions and changes such as the bath tub gin, the model T, the $5 work day, the first transatlantic flight, and the movie. Among the good things about the time, the decade is also seen as a period of rising intolerence and isolation after the first world war. The 1920's saw a break with the traditional set-up in America as the old percieved social conventions were put away and new ones were developed.
(1920 Ford Model T)
The young set themselves free especially, the young women. The new generation of young women shocked the older generation with their new styles such as the new hair style, a short bob, and the new clothes that exposed their legs and knees. These young women were known as Flappers that went out without a man, went to all-night parites, drove motor cars, and even smoked in public.
Along with this growth of an new generation of Americans, was the growth in jazz music lead by the new instrument: the saxophone. This new type of music lead to new dances such as The Charleston, One Step, and Black Bottom. This combination of new music, new dances, and new fashions outraged many members of the older generation.
(Typical Jazz Band)
Bussiness and Economy During the Jazz Age/Roaring 20s
Bussiness was booming in the 1920s as new inventions and discoveries became the foundation of thriving bussiness. New business and production methods allowed manufactur's to make large profits. Increased incomes, along with the introduciton of credit and no savings, caused a big increase in consumer spending. The Share Market climbed to unprecedented heights as speculators bought on margin, and following well publicized successes, the general public joined in looking for easy money.
(The Stock Market)
To see a video about the Jazz Age/Roaring 20s go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJSdk44gWIE
Resources
http://webtech.kennesaw.edu/jcheek3/roaring_twenties.htm
http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/1920s_America.htm
http://www.1920-30.com/
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http://www.oldwoodies.com/img/truck/20ford_mod-t_hercules_co.jpg
http://images.quickblogcast.com/94060-86797/RoyEldridge1939.jpg
By: Conner Hutchinson, Ben Jones, Ruby Perkins, Savanna Pettet, and Hunter Smith
Author Information- Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald
Picture Source
By: Jessica Hernandez, Zandy Chappell, Courtney Gibson, and Brendan White
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHTIyg8Pg5M&feature=related
The Jazz Age : Roaring 1920's
Louis Armstrong and The Hot Five- West End Blues:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?V=13KfEZqhHv4
Hyper Links For Essay:
http://www.outg.de13_arbeit/englisch/gatsby/jazz_age.html
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
The Lost Generation & World War I
The Lost Generation is the generation of soldiers that died, leaving an age gap in the population. The Lost Generation also focus on a group of writers from the 1920's. Some of the most famous writers include F. Scott, Fitzgerald, Ernest, Hemingway, & John Dos Passos. The writers wrote novels about the life style that these soldiers lived, including their families. Some of the characteristics included the meaning of life, drinking, and love affairs. Some of the authors
http://1920sgirls.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/council.jpg.w300h326.jpg
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World War I began on August in 1914, it was triggered by the association of the Austrian archduke, Franz Ferdinand & his wife on June 28, 1914 by Garilo Princip.The Austrian government blamed the Serbian government for the assassination and declared war on Serbia. Germany was blamed because they invaded Belgium when Britain had promised to protect Belgium. BY 1914, Europe had divided in to two camps. France was suspicious of Germany because they had a huge Army, but a poor Navy. Britain had the world's most powerful Navy and a small Army. France and Britain joined together to cover each other's weaknesses. This starterd the Battle of the Marne. During the war the French Army managed to increase the gap between the German's first & second armies; this caused communication to shut down for the Germans. The German's dug trenches in the area of the Aishe River. Little did the German's who the dug the trenches know that this would come to dominate the war for years.
One survivor of the War once wrote: "If you have never had trench foot described to you, I will explain. Your feet swell to two or three times their normal size, and go completely dead. You can stick a bayonet into them and not feel a thing. If you are lucky enough not to lose your feet and the swelling starts to go down, it is then that the most indescribable agony begins. I have heard men cry & scream with pain and many had to have their feet & legs amputated. I was one of the lucky ones, but one more day in that trench and it may have been too late."
-Harry Roberts-
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http://www.harris-academy.com/departments/history/Trenches/GillianR/layout.jpg
http://mardissonoah.edublogs.org/files/2009/02/trench-foot.jpg
World War I
http://www.firstworldwar.com/diaries/graphics/trenchmortar.jpg
WORLD WAR I VIDEO:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3Cog9Zk3J4
http://youtu.be/-HMeQ1T6cuV
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Research Blogging Project
1. Biographical Information on the author F. Scott Fitzgerald
2. the Jazz Age / the Roaring 20's
3. the Great Depression
4. World War I and the "Lost Generation"
Your job is to be thorough and detailed in the research of your group's topic - this will be a test grade. More information is better than less information. Find all you can about the topic you have been given. Once you have accumulated information on your topic, your group's task is to create a post on this blog. On your post you will....
A. Give a report on the topic you have been assigned. This must be in FORMAL writing. Points will
be deducted from your grade for sloppy, improper grammar usage.
B. Provide hyperlinks to the websites you have researched for information on your topic. Although
Wikipedia can be a start for your researching, it is NOT an acceptable source. An automatic zero
will be given for posts with no sources listed through hyperlinks.
C. Provide both a picture and a video in your post that reflects your topic. Be wise in your choice of
picture and video. This will also play a large part in determining your grade.
This should not be a 2-3 sentence post - it should be lengthy. Title your post the topic you have been assigned. As usual, your final grade will be a reflection of the time and effort you put forth in the project. Select one person from the group to do the actual posting on the blog (somewhere on your post, list your group members). If you have any questions, ask! This will be due first thing this FRIDAY, the 30th. You will have time in class to work.