Frankenstein created life, but not in the usual way. If I had the power to do the same, I probably wouldn't. I am a lazy person, and creating a creature like Frankenstein did, just takes too much scientific work and thought. Sure, I think having an abnormal creature roaming the halls in my house would be fun, but I don't want to make it myself!
Plus, I probably wouldn't feed, teach, or take care of the life. As a matter of fact, it would probably die, just like my goldfish. I tend to forget about responsibilities of mine, so maybe I'm not even cut out to make a lively creature such as Frankenstein.
If I were given the power to create life, I definitely wouldn't be superfluous. The idea of it just doesn't float my boat.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012
My Thaughts on Frankenstein
My 2B English class will soon be instructed to read Frankenstein. At first I was not amused, but mostly because I don't want to read yet, another book. Then, I realized that this may be an interesting book to read because the story is a bit more on the fictional side, which I tend to enjoy. The fact that Frankenstein was written by a 19 year old girl is a little surprising. Considering the plot, I would picture an adult male to conjure this story,not a teenage female.
I do not know many detils about this book or the story, I have never even watched the movie. This book will broaden my view on the topic: can man create life? Well, they certaintly do, everyday. Maybe not "Frankenstein" life, but people? Yes. As far as the sorcerer's stone and immortality, I have no belief whatsoever.
I haven't read any of the Harry Potter series therefore I cannot connect Frankenstein to them, but maybe this book will bring me to read more. I doubt it but at least it will be interesting! I am ready to read Frankenstein.
I do not know many detils about this book or the story, I have never even watched the movie. This book will broaden my view on the topic: can man create life? Well, they certaintly do, everyday. Maybe not "Frankenstein" life, but people? Yes. As far as the sorcerer's stone and immortality, I have no belief whatsoever.
I haven't read any of the Harry Potter series therefore I cannot connect Frankenstein to them, but maybe this book will bring me to read more. I doubt it but at least it will be interesting! I am ready to read Frankenstein.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
2012 Theme Word
My word for 2012 is tranquil. I chose tranquil because I mostly find myself becoming stressed and anxious. When I am stressed I become very on edge and crack underneath the slightest pressure. Then, my anger gets the best of my and my rage can control my actions. We gingers tend to have a high temper. This year I hope to be more calm, collected, and peaceful: tranquil.
For example, when I have a big paper, project, or test coming up, I don't have to walk around anxious and tense. I can be tranquil, clear my mind, and study/accomplish my work. The word tranquil, very unwonted, has a ring to it, I don't use it often, but I suppose I could slip it in a sentence once in a while.
Throughout 2012 I will strive to use the word, and to be tranquil. Maybe I can mellow out and forget temper and stress. Hopefully, because walking around with the weight of the world on my shoulders is not the party I intend on enjoying.
For example, when I have a big paper, project, or test coming up, I don't have to walk around anxious and tense. I can be tranquil, clear my mind, and study/accomplish my work. The word tranquil, very unwonted, has a ring to it, I don't use it often, but I suppose I could slip it in a sentence once in a while.
Throughout 2012 I will strive to use the word, and to be tranquil. Maybe I can mellow out and forget temper and stress. Hopefully, because walking around with the weight of the world on my shoulders is not the party I intend on enjoying.
Monday, December 19, 2011
My Antonia-Book Review
Willa Cather in her novel My Antonia offers her view of life during the pioneer time.The novel is very entertaining, if expressed from Antonia's point of view, the story would be completely different. The introduction would have started differently, not explaining Jim's travel to Nebraska. I'm sure some of the novel would be written in Bohemian because Antonia does not learn English until Jim teaches her.
The author, Willa Cather, is a lady writing a book from a man's point of view. She is successful in completing that specific goal. In the scene where Jim kills the snake, I felt as if a man was actually telling the story. I'm sure if I were telling the story, Jim would be screaming like a girl and jumping into Antonia's lap because I know that is what I would be doing.
The title, Antonia, is not descriptive enough for me. My Antonia is much better because that explains so much. Willa Cather chose My Antonia to explain that Jim loves Antonia and she, metaphorically, is his. They spend so much time together in the first half of the novel, I knew they held sentimental value for each other.
My Antonia by Willa Cather was a great book. The novel demonstrates the times of the Pioneers. A fun read always gets me interested and I am glad this book was chosen for us to read. An experience through the eyes of a pioneer.
The author, Willa Cather, is a lady writing a book from a man's point of view. She is successful in completing that specific goal. In the scene where Jim kills the snake, I felt as if a man was actually telling the story. I'm sure if I were telling the story, Jim would be screaming like a girl and jumping into Antonia's lap because I know that is what I would be doing.
The title, Antonia, is not descriptive enough for me. My Antonia is much better because that explains so much. Willa Cather chose My Antonia to explain that Jim loves Antonia and she, metaphorically, is his. They spend so much time together in the first half of the novel, I knew they held sentimental value for each other.
My Antonia by Willa Cather was a great book. The novel demonstrates the times of the Pioneers. A fun read always gets me interested and I am glad this book was chosen for us to read. An experience through the eyes of a pioneer.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
The Effects of Setting
Author Willa Cather embedded literary devices, such as metaphors, similes, and personification, within her writing.
"As I looked about me I felt that the grass was the country, as the water is the sea. The red of the grass made all the great prairie the colour of wine-stains, or of certain seaweeds when they are first washed up. And there was so much motion in it; the whole country seemed, somehow, to be running."
"The grave, with its tall red grass that was never mowed, was like a little island."
"Winter comes down savagely over a little town on the prairie. The wind that sweeps in from the open country strips away all the leafy screens that hide one yard from another in summer, and the houses seem to draw closer together. The roofs, that looked so far away across the green treetops, now stare you in the face, and they are so much uglier than when their angles were softened by vines and shrubs.
Chunk #1: In the time of a crisis, people come together to solve and deal with the issue. In, My Antonia, the winter was a rough time for all the characters, so they came together to help one another. One of the quotes states, "the houses seem to draw closer together." It looked as if they were physically moving closer, and mentally they were because everyone helped everyone else. Which made the characters within the novel come closer together.
Chunk #2:
I have always dreamed of going to New York City, The Big Apple. I imagine the noises of traffic seeping through my window in the wee hours of the morning, and the smell of the cultural food on the streets. I wonder about the experience of shopping on Fifth Avenue or visiting the grand museums. I fear for the homeless in the alleys and the smell of the subway. New York has spoken to me through movies and songs. I cannot imagine that what I see in the movies is what I will see in real life, but I will not know until I go. I am sure New York will be an experience for me. Good or Bad? I do not know.
"As I looked about me I felt that the grass was the country, as the water is the sea. The red of the grass made all the great prairie the colour of wine-stains, or of certain seaweeds when they are first washed up. And there was so much motion in it; the whole country seemed, somehow, to be running."
"The grave, with its tall red grass that was never mowed, was like a little island."
"Winter comes down savagely over a little town on the prairie. The wind that sweeps in from the open country strips away all the leafy screens that hide one yard from another in summer, and the houses seem to draw closer together. The roofs, that looked so far away across the green treetops, now stare you in the face, and they are so much uglier than when their angles were softened by vines and shrubs.
Chunk #1: In the time of a crisis, people come together to solve and deal with the issue. In, My Antonia, the winter was a rough time for all the characters, so they came together to help one another. One of the quotes states, "the houses seem to draw closer together." It looked as if they were physically moving closer, and mentally they were because everyone helped everyone else. Which made the characters within the novel come closer together.
Chunk #2:
I have always dreamed of going to New York City, The Big Apple. I imagine the noises of traffic seeping through my window in the wee hours of the morning, and the smell of the cultural food on the streets. I wonder about the experience of shopping on Fifth Avenue or visiting the grand museums. I fear for the homeless in the alleys and the smell of the subway. New York has spoken to me through movies and songs. I cannot imagine that what I see in the movies is what I will see in real life, but I will not know until I go. I am sure New York will be an experience for me. Good or Bad? I do not know.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Is Cleanliness an Issue?
Some people believe hospitals are unsanitary, I am unsure of this assumption. I do believe however, that it was once an issue quite recently. February 2, 2011 VA Medical Center in St. Louis was temporarily shut down because of some unclean surgical equipment. I am glad that the medical center cancelled surgeries, and luckily before anyone was operated on with the unsterilized utensils. This particular place operates on veterans, I believe that our diligent veterans deserve much better care and extremely clean medical utensils when undergoing surgeries. This isn't the only filthy incident that occurred. In July, the VA had to send letters to 1,800 veterans explaining to them they could have HIV and Hepatitis from unsteraliation at the Dental Clinic. I do not believe in second chances on a topic this huge. First the cancelled surgeries, then in the summer another problem with unsteril equipment! Something so serious as disease should not be taken lightly especially when it comes to the people that fight for our country. I do believe that some hospitals are unsanatary and unsafe. I just hope the problem gets fixed soon, and for good!
Sunday, November 20, 2011
AAAWWUBBIS
As the trees sway,
While the wind blows,
When the sun hides,
Before the storm,
I roll up my truck windows.
After its over,
While the sun shines,
Beacuse the rain stops,
If I feel like it,
I go outside to enjoy the calm.
While the wind blows,
When the sun hides,
Before the storm,
I roll up my truck windows.
After its over,
While the sun shines,
Beacuse the rain stops,
If I feel like it,
I go outside to enjoy the calm.
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