The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor.
-Vince Lombardi
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Quotes for thought
Monday, March 25, 2013
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Brave New World Draft
Writers often highlight the values of a culture or a society by using
characters who are alienated from that culture or society because of gender,
race, class, or creed. Choose a play or novel (BRAVE NEW WORLD)
in which such a character plays a significant role, and show how that
character’s alienation reveals the surrounding society’s assumptions and
moral values.
Through out the span of literature, authors strive to entrance the reader into seeing their selves with in a character. Writers often find that their audience responds to the alienation of characters because the readers will sympathize. In the case of Brave New World, Huxley appeals to us through multiple characters. Bernard, in the mist of a totalitarian society is brought up in brain wash, sex, and drugs; social conventions found to be normal and even required. Yet Bernard Marx wishes for free thinking, individuality, and a monogamous relationship; three things that more or less nonexistent in the brave new world. Rejected for his beliefs, Bernard is ostracized by most of the society. Huxley's intention for Bernard is not just to capture the readers attention and emotions, but to also reveal the true dark side the the brave new worlds society that was built of the pillar of conditioning.
When we are first introduced to Bernard he is portrayed as the outcast hero of Brave New World. Looking for something more to life than sex, drugs, and expectations. To the government of the brave new world Bernard is seen as a failure of conditioning. From brainwashing him while he sleeps, to drugging him, to the constant sex; Bernard strives to be an individual. A value that here in our own culture that we find to be of norm is a terrible heresy in the brave new world. Huxley's sense of irony seduces us to root for Bernard who does't wish to be one of the crowd (like he is supposed to), he likes to be alone to think, he voids the brave new world drug Soma when we has the self will, and attempts to have more than purely physical relationships.
As the reader grows fond of Bernard we suddenly shift to a drastic change in his heroic personality as he begins to conform. I believe that is why Huxley shifts perspectives to John, another character who faces alienation.; to keep the reader feeling apart of a character, even though John shows the challenging views of a "savage" society. Huxley among many author's was the importance of a relate able character, to appeal to the readers fears of being an outcast. Through such subjected characters we see what the opposite of their society demands and desires out of it's people.
characters who are alienated from that culture or society because of gender,
race, class, or creed. Choose a play or novel (BRAVE NEW WORLD)
in which such a character plays a significant role, and show how that
character’s alienation reveals the surrounding society’s assumptions and
moral values.
Through out the span of literature, authors strive to entrance the reader into seeing their selves with in a character. Writers often find that their audience responds to the alienation of characters because the readers will sympathize. In the case of Brave New World, Huxley appeals to us through multiple characters. Bernard, in the mist of a totalitarian society is brought up in brain wash, sex, and drugs; social conventions found to be normal and even required. Yet Bernard Marx wishes for free thinking, individuality, and a monogamous relationship; three things that more or less nonexistent in the brave new world. Rejected for his beliefs, Bernard is ostracized by most of the society. Huxley's intention for Bernard is not just to capture the readers attention and emotions, but to also reveal the true dark side the the brave new worlds society that was built of the pillar of conditioning.
When we are first introduced to Bernard he is portrayed as the outcast hero of Brave New World. Looking for something more to life than sex, drugs, and expectations. To the government of the brave new world Bernard is seen as a failure of conditioning. From brainwashing him while he sleeps, to drugging him, to the constant sex; Bernard strives to be an individual. A value that here in our own culture that we find to be of norm is a terrible heresy in the brave new world. Huxley's sense of irony seduces us to root for Bernard who does't wish to be one of the crowd (like he is supposed to), he likes to be alone to think, he voids the brave new world drug Soma when we has the self will, and attempts to have more than purely physical relationships.
As the reader grows fond of Bernard we suddenly shift to a drastic change in his heroic personality as he begins to conform. I believe that is why Huxley shifts perspectives to John, another character who faces alienation.; to keep the reader feeling apart of a character, even though John shows the challenging views of a "savage" society. Huxley among many author's was the importance of a relate able character, to appeal to the readers fears of being an outcast. Through such subjected characters we see what the opposite of their society demands and desires out of it's people.
Monday, March 11, 2013
Kind words
I got this very sweet Email from my church's youth director, because the lead nursery worker got sick and I filled his spot.
Hi Liz, you have done such a terrific job working as our paid staff for the nursery these past few weeks. I just wanted to say thank you and let you know that I received an email from Brian stating that his doctor released him to go back to work. I told Brian that his first day back with us would be March 17. You may still work this Sunday. I've also asked permission to pay you what Brian gets for these last two weeks you will have worked. Instead of $8/hr you'll receive $10. Hope this helps you a little for your trip to Europe. Remember also that you get paid for working child care on March 17 for the new members class from 1-6pm we talked about last Sunday. If there is any other times I can use you for child care I will. We all want you to be ready and able to really have a great time this summer. You will be missed. But I know that young ones must grow up and fly off to be who God created them to be. And Liz, you are growing up to be that special woman that God created you to be for Him. I'm so happy that God put us together when you were in Jr. Hi. It is such a blessing watching you grow and mature. God bless you. With love and friendship, Sherry
Hi Liz, you have done such a terrific job working as our paid staff for the nursery these past few weeks. I just wanted to say thank you and let you know that I received an email from Brian stating that his doctor released him to go back to work. I told Brian that his first day back with us would be March 17. You may still work this Sunday. I've also asked permission to pay you what Brian gets for these last two weeks you will have worked. Instead of $8/hr you'll receive $10. Hope this helps you a little for your trip to Europe. Remember also that you get paid for working child care on March 17 for the new members class from 1-6pm we talked about last Sunday. If there is any other times I can use you for child care I will. We all want you to be ready and able to really have a great time this summer. You will be missed. But I know that young ones must grow up and fly off to be who God created them to be. And Liz, you are growing up to be that special woman that God created you to be for Him. I'm so happy that God put us together when you were in Jr. Hi. It is such a blessing watching you grow and mature. God bless you. With love and friendship, Sherry
Friday, March 8, 2013
College
I got accepted to Central Michigan University!! And was awarded their presidential award! So I get instate tuition!!
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