Modest Proposal ?'s

1.
What tone does the speaker of this this pamphlet use? In other words, if this guy
were alive, what would he be like to be around? Is this tone effective/appropriate for
the subject manner?
He is very matter of factly and I think he would be kind of a nerd. I would say that this tone is effective for the subject.
2.
What structure does he use to shape is argument? What the main arguments/point
that he brings up?
He uses a lot of facts and figures for his argument. His main point is that we should eat babies because most of them don't amount to anything anyways.
3.
What are examples of 'logic' that he uses? From an objective stand point(not gut
reaction, do they have logical merit?
He says most children of poor people are worthless, and that is pretty legit. His points are very logical.
4.
Go to www.logicalfallacies.info. What's a fallacy? What's an
example of a fallacy found in "A Modest Prosal"? What type of fallacy is it?
A fallacy is an error of reasoning. A fallacy in the story is the point at which all babies born of poor people are worthless. It is an informal fallacy.
5.
What is your gut reaction to this piece of writing? Did your reaction/perception
change after you 'digested' the material and thought deeper?
I think that he has some deeper complaint that he wants to let out but he wanted to let it out in this way. I never really took the paper literally from the beginning.
6. Is this to be taken literally? If not, what is Swift's true purpose in writing this?
It is not to be taken literally. His purpose is to point out how bad the economy of the country is.
7.
Can you think of real life examples when people literally used twisted logic not in a
satirical fashion, but in a complete serious fashion to justify their actions?
I would say when people are asked why they commited a crime, they come of with pretty good excuses for it.
8.
Should all decisions be based on logic/reason(as the Enlightenment suggests) or do
gut instincts come into play?
I think that gut instincts should come into play, but you should also use logic and reasoning skills.

Enlightenment/Restoration ?'s

Read Pg. 566-570

1. What was the Restoration in British History?
This was when monarchy was restored and parliament once again started to meet.
2. How did the political system change through the Restoration and 17th Century?
The differences between the Protestants and Catholics started to end.
3. Why is this time also called the Age of Reason/Enlightenment? Give examples of people from this time who contributed to this label.
There was an emphasis on the power of intellect over feeling. Sir Isaac Newton was a large contributor to Enlightenment in finding how the universe works.
4. Define what Neoclassicism is how it was incorporates into the literature during the time. What was this age also called that relates to this concept?
Many writers of the time rediscovered the classic works of the ancient Greeks and Romans and emulated them. The other name that this age was called was enlightenment.
5. The Enlightenment/Restoration is divided up into three areas based on people's names. What are they? What characteristics/authors/literary genres is associated with each age?
Age of Pope-Regarded as the peak periiod of Neoclassicism. Alexander Pope was a very popular writer. Satirization was less sharp. The periodical was invented.
Age of Johnson-Named after Samuel Johnson. Writers began to move away from Neoclassicism towards language of the dramatics.
Age of Dryden-John Dryden was the most famous author. Drama was very popular. The satiric style was also popular. Modern prose was first written by Dryden.

Puritan/Cavalier Compare/Contrast-Febuary 10

1. Describe the worldviews of these groups.
The cavaliers just wanted to do what they wanted while the puritans main goal was to serve god
2. How do these worldviews contrast with each other?
Puritans wanted to be controlled while the Cavaliers valued freedom
3. Give specific examples from selections we read that represent these worldviews?
Cavaliers-Stone walls do not a prison make, Nor iron bars a cage.-Lovelace
Puritans-To serve therewith my Maker, and present my true account, lest He returning chide.-Milton
4. Which worldview do you align yourself with more?
I would say that I am more of a cavalier as I am a free thinker and I value my ability to think on my own, but at the same time, I am also faithful to God but I am not as strict as the puritans were.

Pastoral Blog/Rural Living

I like living here because I feel that I can get help anytime I need it, because I know everybody. I like this because I am comfortable all the time and I always feel safe. If I lived in a big city, I would not feel this way and my personality would probably be a little more defensive in nature. Drawbacks are that you have to travel a lot or pay a lot for most of the important things that you need because there are limited resources in our town. Right now, I am leaning towards returning to a rural area when I start my career because I like living in a rural area right now, so I don't see why I wouldn't enjoy living in a rural area when I am an adult. Then again, after my college experience, I may want to live in a city. I am just glad that I still have time to decide what I am going to do with my life and where I want to live.