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.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Monday, February 2, 2009
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.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Hamlet/Macbeth Comparison
1. Fighting
Hamlet-In the story, there is much fighting going on in between characters. This rings true especially at the end, where pretty much the entire royal court dies while the Norwegians are taking over the castle as they are fighting each other.
Macbeth-The story starts out with fighting, and pretty much ends with a big fight. There is a lot of blood and gore. It is similar to Hamlet because there is kind of a civil war element to it.
2. Crazy people
Hamlet-In the story, Ophelia goes crazy and eventually kills herself. It is not sure what event triggered this, but it was probably a combination of a lot of bad events such as her fathers death and the man she loved saying he never loved her.
Macbeth-Lady Macbeth goes crazy because she feels badly about forcing Macbeth to go on this rampage by telling him to kill king Duncan. The reason she goes crazy is her fault, unlike Ophelia in which outside events contributed to this.
3. Anger
Hamlet-Hamlet has a huge amount of anger for Claudius because he killed his father and married his mother. This is very understandable, but he doesn't take any action about his anger until it is too late.
Macbeth-Macduff, on the other hand, uses his anger almost immediatly and vanquishes Macbeth. This is very different from Hamlet in the case that he succeeds in his conquest, while Hamlet doesn't totally succeed.
Hamlet-In the story, there is much fighting going on in between characters. This rings true especially at the end, where pretty much the entire royal court dies while the Norwegians are taking over the castle as they are fighting each other.
Macbeth-The story starts out with fighting, and pretty much ends with a big fight. There is a lot of blood and gore. It is similar to Hamlet because there is kind of a civil war element to it.
2. Crazy people
Hamlet-In the story, Ophelia goes crazy and eventually kills herself. It is not sure what event triggered this, but it was probably a combination of a lot of bad events such as her fathers death and the man she loved saying he never loved her.
Macbeth-Lady Macbeth goes crazy because she feels badly about forcing Macbeth to go on this rampage by telling him to kill king Duncan. The reason she goes crazy is her fault, unlike Ophelia in which outside events contributed to this.
3. Anger
Hamlet-Hamlet has a huge amount of anger for Claudius because he killed his father and married his mother. This is very understandable, but he doesn't take any action about his anger until it is too late.
Macbeth-Macduff, on the other hand, uses his anger almost immediatly and vanquishes Macbeth. This is very different from Hamlet in the case that he succeeds in his conquest, while Hamlet doesn't totally succeed.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
MacBeth Prediscussion ?'s
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Macbeth Prediscussion Questions
CrossfireCircle either agree or disagree for each statement. There are no right or wrong answers, and you will not be graded on which one you choose.
Agree/Disagree 1. Our fate is predetermined.
Agree/Disagree 2. It is natural for humans to strive for power.
Agree/Disagree 3. When in power, humans will do anything to maintain it.
Agree/Disagree 4. An accomplice is just as guilty as the person who commits a crime.
Agree/Disagree 5. If you kill, you should be killed in return (“an eye for an eye”).
Choose two of the above questions to discuss in writing. Explain why you chose the answer you did in 3-4 sentences. Please include examples to support your viewpoint. You will be using your explanations in small group and class discussions, so be specific!
4. I agree because the accomplice could do something to hinder the crime or even stop the person from doing it altogether. An example of this would be a getaway car driver just driving away so their partner will get caught.
1. I disagree because I believe that if you work hard enough at something, then you can change how your life is, even if it is only in some small little way. Having a different life changes the places you are at and the people you hang out with. This changes the fate of your life because you won't be or will be around some of those completely random events that are unexplainable and can happen at any time.
Monday, December 22, 2008
Hamlet Act V and IV Journal
1. What common event takes place in the lives of Hamelt, Fortinbras, and Laertes? How are the reactions of three similar? How does each cope differently in the the event?
All three of their fathers die. They all have some sort of anger about the situation, but Laertes throws a tantrum, Hamlet pouts, and Fortinbras just takes action.
2. How do Hamlet's views of death develop from the "To Be or Not To Be" soliloquy in Act III to his answers about the whereabouts of Polonius's body in Act IV to the graveyard in Act V sc i to his finals words in the last scene? What questions about the nature of life and death did the play make you think about?
He knows at the end that he had a point to living whereas before, he didn't think so. This play made me think about what our purposes are on earth.
3. Is Hamlet right to admire Fortinbras's actions in Act IV sc iv? Why or why not?
I think that it is good to have someone inspire you, so I thought it was a good thing.
4. What role do literal poisons have throughout the play? In a more abstract and metaphorical way, what and who else is 'poisoned' throughout the play?
The actual poisons are used to kill people. Most of the peoples minds are poisoned so that they do things that they would not normally do.
5. Does Hamlet redeem himself at the end of the play? Does he deserve a soldier's funeral that Fortinbras gives him?
I would say that he gains his honor and that he deserves the proper funeral.
6. A lot of characters die in the play. Which characters bring their deaths upon themselves and which ones are mere victims of fate? Explain your answers.
Polonius and Claudius and Laertes bring their deaths upon themselves because they have done some bad things. All the others are victims of fate because of the actions of the others.
7. Overall, did you like this play? Why or why not?
I liked the beginning but it got less and less exciting at the end because the people in the story just kept making stupid decisions and for some reason that makes me not like a story.
All three of their fathers die. They all have some sort of anger about the situation, but Laertes throws a tantrum, Hamlet pouts, and Fortinbras just takes action.
2. How do Hamlet's views of death develop from the "To Be or Not To Be" soliloquy in Act III to his answers about the whereabouts of Polonius's body in Act IV to the graveyard in Act V sc i to his finals words in the last scene? What questions about the nature of life and death did the play make you think about?
He knows at the end that he had a point to living whereas before, he didn't think so. This play made me think about what our purposes are on earth.
3. Is Hamlet right to admire Fortinbras's actions in Act IV sc iv? Why or why not?
I think that it is good to have someone inspire you, so I thought it was a good thing.
4. What role do literal poisons have throughout the play? In a more abstract and metaphorical way, what and who else is 'poisoned' throughout the play?
The actual poisons are used to kill people. Most of the peoples minds are poisoned so that they do things that they would not normally do.
5. Does Hamlet redeem himself at the end of the play? Does he deserve a soldier's funeral that Fortinbras gives him?
I would say that he gains his honor and that he deserves the proper funeral.
6. A lot of characters die in the play. Which characters bring their deaths upon themselves and which ones are mere victims of fate? Explain your answers.
Polonius and Claudius and Laertes bring their deaths upon themselves because they have done some bad things. All the others are victims of fate because of the actions of the others.
7. Overall, did you like this play? Why or why not?
I liked the beginning but it got less and less exciting at the end because the people in the story just kept making stupid decisions and for some reason that makes me not like a story.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
1. Hamlet gives advice about acting to the Players before "The Mousetrap" in Act III sc i. Do you agree with the acting advice he gives? Who is your favorite actress/actor? Why?
I agree with his acting advice because of the purposes that he wants the play to have. I like Will Ferrell because he makes himself seem like a child even though he is an adult.
2. Do you think Hamlet crosses the line in how he acts toward Ophelia, R & G, and Queen i.e. rudely? Even though he's the hero of the story, do you like him as a character overall? Do his flaws make him a more compelling character? Why or why?
I think that he does cross the line, and this makes me despise him a little bit, but I would say that it makes for a more interesting story because this is not how heroes usually act.
3. Claudius evidently feels guilt during Act III sc iii; however, he finds difficult to ask for forgiveness. Why is this so? Is there any any way Claudius can be redeemed?
He is very happy with the position he is in now, so he doesn't want forgiveness. I think he could redeem himself by allowing Prince Hamlet to be the new king.
4. Hamlet's fatal flaw in the inability to act, and his tendency to overanalyze situations. Think of other films/books you've viewed. What's one of the characters flaws? Do you think Hamlet can overcome his flaw by the end of the play?
I read a book called Bull Catcher, and the characters fatal flaw was that he was too slow to play college baseball. I don't think he will be able to overcome his fatal flaws.
5. Was the Ghost actually in the room with the Queen or was he just imagining it? Why or why not?
I would say that the ghost was actually in the room but the queen didn't see it because I don't think that she is sad that the king is gone.
I agree with his acting advice because of the purposes that he wants the play to have. I like Will Ferrell because he makes himself seem like a child even though he is an adult.
2. Do you think Hamlet crosses the line in how he acts toward Ophelia, R & G, and Queen i.e. rudely? Even though he's the hero of the story, do you like him as a character overall? Do his flaws make him a more compelling character? Why or why?
I think that he does cross the line, and this makes me despise him a little bit, but I would say that it makes for a more interesting story because this is not how heroes usually act.
3. Claudius evidently feels guilt during Act III sc iii; however, he finds difficult to ask for forgiveness. Why is this so? Is there any any way Claudius can be redeemed?
He is very happy with the position he is in now, so he doesn't want forgiveness. I think he could redeem himself by allowing Prince Hamlet to be the new king.
4. Hamlet's fatal flaw in the inability to act, and his tendency to overanalyze situations. Think of other films/books you've viewed. What's one of the characters flaws? Do you think Hamlet can overcome his flaw by the end of the play?
I read a book called Bull Catcher, and the characters fatal flaw was that he was too slow to play college baseball. I don't think he will be able to overcome his fatal flaws.
5. Was the Ghost actually in the room with the Queen or was he just imagining it? Why or why not?
I would say that the ghost was actually in the room but the queen didn't see it because I don't think that she is sad that the king is gone.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Hamlet Act II Blog
1. Based on what he does during Act II, how would you characterize Polonius?
I would say that he is not a very worthy character because he uses other people for alterior motives and he is really not willing to help anyone else out.
2. During his conversations with Rosencrantz and Guildenstern in Act II Sc ii, Hamlet describes his perceptions of reality? In your own words, describe Hamlet's worldview? Are you an optimist, pessimist, or a realist? Why?
I would say that he is a pessimist because he thinks of the world as a prison. I would say that I am a realist because I don't really think of the world as a good or bad place, I just think of it as a place.
3. Is Polonius justified in how he plans to use Ophelia to find more about Hamlet?
I would say that this is an unfair way to do this because Hamlet does not know who is around during his actions
4. At this point in the play, do you think Hamlet is really crazy or his he pretending to be insane? How does Hamlet act differently when he's around people and when he's giving soliloquies by himself i.e. end of Act II?
I think that he is pretending to be insane because he is so frustrated with every thing that is happening in his world right now. He is more calm when he is giving soliloquies.
5. Why do you think Hamlet's so attracted to the theater/acting? Why do you think he uses the play as a way to test his theory? Is Hamlet right be angry at himself for not acting on the ghost's words? Why?
He likes it because he can use it as an alternate reality to the world. He uses the play as a test because he thinks there is very low risk to it. I think that he is right for not acting on the ghosts words because he said that he believed in the words and apparently he doesn't now.
6. Are Rosencrantz and Guildenstern wrong for spying on Hamlet? Why or why not? How do you think Hamlet feels after they admit they were sent for by the Queen and King?
I would not say they are wrong because they are being forced by the King and Queen to do it. I think he feels worried after they tell him that they were sent.
I would say that he is not a very worthy character because he uses other people for alterior motives and he is really not willing to help anyone else out.
2. During his conversations with Rosencrantz and Guildenstern in Act II Sc ii, Hamlet describes his perceptions of reality? In your own words, describe Hamlet's worldview? Are you an optimist, pessimist, or a realist? Why?
I would say that he is a pessimist because he thinks of the world as a prison. I would say that I am a realist because I don't really think of the world as a good or bad place, I just think of it as a place.
3. Is Polonius justified in how he plans to use Ophelia to find more about Hamlet?
I would say that this is an unfair way to do this because Hamlet does not know who is around during his actions
4. At this point in the play, do you think Hamlet is really crazy or his he pretending to be insane? How does Hamlet act differently when he's around people and when he's giving soliloquies by himself i.e. end of Act II?
I think that he is pretending to be insane because he is so frustrated with every thing that is happening in his world right now. He is more calm when he is giving soliloquies.
5. Why do you think Hamlet's so attracted to the theater/acting? Why do you think he uses the play as a way to test his theory? Is Hamlet right be angry at himself for not acting on the ghost's words? Why?
He likes it because he can use it as an alternate reality to the world. He uses the play as a test because he thinks there is very low risk to it. I think that he is right for not acting on the ghosts words because he said that he believed in the words and apparently he doesn't now.
6. Are Rosencrantz and Guildenstern wrong for spying on Hamlet? Why or why not? How do you think Hamlet feels after they admit they were sent for by the Queen and King?
I would not say they are wrong because they are being forced by the King and Queen to do it. I think he feels worried after they tell him that they were sent.
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