Act 4 scene 3 techniques

one technique the author uses in this scene is the use of foreshadowing. he does this by hinting that desdemona might die or get in trouble. the reader begins to realize just how important trust is to Othello. another technique he uses is the use of metaphors to set a mood and possibly create a visual and a better understanding for the reader. One last technique Shakespeare uses is the use of song, specifically the song Desdemona sings to Emelia about the mad who died. the song is a symbol of Desdemona's situation and what will happen to her.

Othello act 4 scene 1 analysis

OTHELLO:
She is protectress of her honor too.
May she give that?
IAGO:
Her honor is an essence that's not seen;
They have it very oft that have it not.
But, for the handkerchief -
OTHELLO:
By heaven, I would most gladly have forgot it.
Thou said'st - Oh, it comes o'er my memory
As doth the raven o'er the infectious house,
Boding to all - he had my handkerchief.
IAGO:
Ay, what of that?
OTHELLO:
That's not so good now" (Othello 4.1 14-24).

this is when Othello and Iago are discussing Cassio having Othello's hankerchief and the way he feels about it. Othello uses the metaphor 'as doth the raven o'er infectious house' to convey the hankerchief as an omen to all. Iago also uses the metaphor 'her honor is an essence that's not seen' to say that most women who won't appear to have honor, do. this passage also foreshadows that much more trouble will come with the hankerchief.

Othello character casting

Othello:

"My services which i have done this signiory shall out-tongue his complaints." (38)

"which i, observing, took once a pliant hour to draw from her a rayer of earnest heart that i would all my pilgrimage dilate" (56)

i think i would choose Will Smith to play Othello, because he's black like othello and bald. Also because he's been in mostly action and romance movies and that's what Othello is all about. there is also a tiny bit of comedy in the book so will smith would do a good job with that.


Desdemona:

"To you i am bound for life and education; my life and education both do learn me how to respect you; you are the lord of duty; i am hitherto your daughter" (58)

"I saw Othello's visage in his mind, and to his honors and his valiant parts did i my soul and fortunes consecrate" (64)

For Desdemona i would choose Emma Watson because she seems like a trustworthy person like Desdemona, but also a strong willed woman also like Desdemona.

Iago:

"For, sir, it is as sure as you are Roderigo, were i the Moor , i would not be Iago. In following him, i follow but myself; heaven is my judge, not i for love and duty" (28)

"Though that his joy be joy, yet throw such [changes] of vexation on't, as it may lose some color." (28)

For Iago i would choose Johnny Depp, because in every movie he's been in he's been good at playing villians like Iago. when i picture Iago, i lso picture someone who looks like Johnny Depp, so he would be perfect.

Emelia:

"i will bestow you where you shall hve time to speak your bosom freely" (134)

"if it be not for some purpose of import, Give't me again. Poor lady, she'll run mad when she shall lack it" (160)

Emelia is cleraly obedient but she also is very opinionated and has a good head on her shoulders. for her i would pick Sandra Bullokc because she is a strong woman but also takes care of herself and knows what's rght.

Moor history page comments (make-up work)

1. I wonder why the Ottomons attacked Cyprus in the first place. was it just to take their land? Then again, the turkish people sound like that's something they do often, so maybe Cyprus shouldve been more prepared.

2. wow i thought a Moor was a specific occupation, not a word to describe an ethnic group. that confused me because i thought being a Moor was a job that Othello had that the book didn't elaborate on. Now i understand.

3.that's interesting because i thought Cyprus was alot smaller than you described it. i'm also surprised that there was a fair amount of turkish people living there. i wonder how the Turks in Cyprus felt when they other Turks came and invaded

4.i wonder what other measures Cyprus took to stop getting countries to attack them. after all, there wasn't much to do about it back then. i wonder i they ever tried communicating with the countries that attcked them.

Othello Act 1, scene 1 (ABSENT)

i found the beginning of this book very interesting, especially because of the language, and the way shakespeare speaks metaphorically most of the time. i was surprised that it didnt introduce more characters in the beginning such as the other novels i'm used to reading do. i aso found it weird that Othello was spoken of but never actually came into the storyuntil much later in the scene. i question the relationship between Othello and Iago because i thought they were enemies but at first i couldnt tell if he was trying to help Othello r sabatoge him. i like that so far the book seems like it will be a big twist of drama that should be fun to keep up with.

Body Paragraph the piano lesso project

    Even though Lymon feels he loves Berniece, he is still willing to go against her for Boy Willie. This helps convey the theme that a person will do whatever it takes to fulfill their dreams, even if it means cheating their own family. Boy Willie wants to sell the piano to get some of Sutter’s land, with the help of Lymon. Boy Willie has been arguing with Berniece about selling the piano for land, and dragged Lymon into helping him, thus pushing Berniece to her breaking point. “BERNIECE: Go on, Lymon. Just go on... I done told Boy Willie what to do. BOY WILLIE: Here Lymon, put that rope up over there. LYMON: Boy Willie, you sure you want to do this? The way I figure it... I might be wrong... but I figure she gonna shoot you first. BOY WILLIE: She just gonna have to shoot me” (99). The quote proves that even though Lymon has feelings for Berniece, he’s still considering betraying her for what Boy Willie wants. It seems as if he’s siding more with Boy Willie, because the words he uses to convince Berniece. The words he uses with Berniece are more strongly worded and convincing than the unsure arguement he uses to try and convince Boy Willie. Even though Lymon and Berniece aren’t immediate family, Lymon is still willing to cheat her for her brother. The fact that Boy Willie and Berniece are brother and sister also convey this theme because Boy Willie is the one who is trying to control everything. He decides his own dream to sell the piano is also more important than his own sister. This theme is also proven through Berniece because she is willing to shoot her own brother to obtain her dream of keeping her piano and keeping her family history alive. Lymon and Berniece previously had a romantic encounter. Lymon begins to feel guilty because he is hurting Berniece, but he doesn’t want to let go of his dream. Wilson uses Lymon’s awkward situation to create an uncomfortable mood to make the reader feel the pressure Lymon is feeling. Wilson also could’ve used the repetition of Lymon’s name to emphasize the pressure Lymon is under to make a decision.

Body Paragraph for Piano Lesson thematic project

It is ironic that Lymon decides to disgaree with Berniece and take the piano with Boy Willie evn though he's in love with her. this proves the theme that people will do drasticthings like cheating their own family just to get what they want. Even though lymon is aware he isn't doing the right thing, he is still reluctant to not take the piano because he doesn't wan't to upset Boy Willie even though Beniece means more to him. The conversation the three of them have show Lymon's inabiity to decide what is more importnant.
"LYMON: Berniece....i got to do this...Boy Willie say he want to get Sutter's land"
BERNIECE: go on lymon, just go on. i done told boy willie what to do"

Journal #7 for the Piano Lesson

So far in the book i have noticed the the plot and tone of the story has switched to rich, cultural, and mysterious to romantic. personally, i hope Berniece andLymon end up together.i predict she will end up marrying him but then i don't know what will happen to Avery. i also wonder if we're ever going to get to know Grace more, because Lymon said she hasn't been in Boy Willie's life for vey long. i also wonder whats going to happen with the watermelon selling, because it hasn't been as important as it was, but the still discretely bring it up. maybe it was just an explanation for them all to be staying with Berniece. i wonder if something will happen in the future between Lymon, Avery, Berniece, and the piano. i also wonder what happened to the man Bernievce had her daughter with. Alot of new questions are opening up but i like the romantic drama of it all.

Journal #6 for The Piano Lesson

in act 2 scene 2, i found it very surprising that Avery wanted to marry Berniece. i also tabbed that section as 'plot and structure' because i thought it was a twist in the plot. since Berniece was so upset about Crawley and crawley came up alot during the conversation, i'd say Berniece had a romantic history with Crawley and that's why she's still upset. i still don't see why she thinks Boy Willie was the one who pushed him. i thought Avery brought up Sutter's ghost because he wanted to make a compromie with berniece (marriage for a house blessing) but that didn't happen, which also surprised me. we also learned the biggest reason that Berniece wont sell the piano. since she opened up to Avery about that, i assume she will eventually agree to marry him, especially because he has alot to offer her, like the house he just got.

journal #5 for the Piano Lesson

after going back to the section i was assigned to read, i realized i had actually read too much when i missed a day of school. instead of moving on and reading ahead, i decided to go back and re-read most of the chapter and analyze even more. what i noticed the second time around was that Berniece seems to put her history abouve her family, aside from her daughter. i also find it odd that her daughter isn't in the story as much. you'd think she'd be more protective and that her daughter would be in the story more. the leader of the group of boys and brothers seems to be either lymon or boy willie, becaus boy willie is the one calling everyone a nigger, which seems to be a power thing except for the fact that he is black too.

Journal #4 for The Piano Lesson

in the passage i read, berniece becomes very upset about Crawley's death and blames Boy Willie. i find this very odd because i didn;t think she even knew Crawley hat well, and her sudden anger kind of came up from nothing. it was odd. anoher thing i am confused about is the part where it says they heard Sutter's ghost several times, i didn't understand if that was rea or not because they seemes to just ignore it. another question i have is why is the author suddenly intoroducing so many deaths, is it to prove a point? one thing i did find amusing was them trying to move the piano. i think they eventually will sell the piano, or maybe half, and then have to get it back. maybe the way they get it back will represent the way the white lady got the memory of her slaves back through the piano carvings

journal #3 for The Piano Lesson

in the third oassage, i found it interesting how graphic the story about the piano was, with the burning of the boxcars. i also find it odd that there are so many deaths in this story and we're finding out about them so early. i wonder how many more there are to come. i didn't really understand Wining Boy's difference between a colored man and a white man. i don't think he explained that very well. i also don't understand why the yellow dog ghosts have the name they do if they were hobos, that part confused me. one thing i did like was the story of the piano, it makes me wonder how the author came up with such a thing, but it is quite creative. what i dont understand is why the boys stole it.

Journal #2 for The Piano Lesson

In the passage we red in the piano lesontoday, we learned the importance of the piano. i wonder if lymon and his friend will ever get her to sell it. i have an ide that maybe they do sell it and the book will be about them trying to get it back, or maybe the piano is like a metaphor that represents the theme of the book. one thing i didn't understand was the point of the ghost and why he had something to do with Lymon. it alost seems like the book is going to lead into a murder mystery, but i don't see how that would relate to the piano, plus the tone that's been set sofar doesn't seem like it's leading into a mystery. i also dont understand why all the characters are rndomly deciding to meet at doaker's house, but we might find out more about that later. even though the book has some small unexplained questions, the author is still good at having the characters tell stories and explain what's going on in a way that the reader can understand.

Journal #1 for The Paino Lesson

The first thing i noticed about the piano lesson was the dialogue. it converys how they were raised and conveys the setting better than the actual setting description in the beggining. the use of the word "niggers" suggests its in the past, possibly in the 50's. their language also suggests it's more in the south and possibly in a poorer, less educated area. one thing i didn't understand about the passage we read was the long story about the truck breaking down. what was the point of that? i'm thinking maybe something will make the truck of value or importance later on in the story. i was also surprised that there was no mention of the piano in the beginning, but i guess it's best that we meet the characters first. i wonder when the piano will come into the story. i also wonder why the author really stressed the relationships between the characters (i.e. the siblings). i guess it's just so the reader can really understand the relationships clearly. what i also want to know is why the neice and her daughter live with the uncle. did something happen to their home or can they just not afford a place of their own. i'm looking forward to reading more of the story because so far it seems interesting.

Tabs in Cry the Beloved Country

the first think i decided to tab was the setting description on page 275. this is the passage describing the towns much anticipated rain creeping into their area. i tabbed this section because i thought it would be a good representative for the disturbing news of absaloms future death. Like when paton says "for it was exciting to see them after weeks of pitiless sun" in a way it reverses the meaning of sun, turning it into something bad. this relates to Kumalo because he should be happy to hear from his son, but instead he's unhappy because he doesnt want the bad news. hen he is relieved to finally know his son's sentence. the sun represents umalo's emotions and the storm clouds represent the letter absalom sends.

the second thing i tabbed was the change in plot and structure, as well as tone, when jarvis and the chief arrive to plant sticks. in a way the author is trying to foreshadow and eave the reader guessing because it doesn't really explain why they are putting the sticks there, so it's a bit of chage in the plot.

How is Land the Extended Metaphor for Kumalo

in the book cry, the beloved country, paton uses land as an extended metaphor for the character of kumalo.
"the grass is rich and matted, you cannot see the soil. it holds the rain and the mist, and they seep into the ground, feeding the streams in every kloof. it is well-tended, and not too many cattle feed upon it; not too many fires burn it, laying bare the soil. stand unshod upon it, for the ground is holy, being even as it came from the Creator. keep it, guard it, care for it, for it keeps men, cares for men, destory it and man is destroyed." (33)
i think this passage is a perfect description of Kumalo. he's the type to take care of people (such as the soil in this passage) but not many take advantage of him. only few do who do not know him such as the cab driver who stole his money. and the holy part of the ground represents kumalo being a priest. but if kumalo were to be destroyed or not around anymore, people would'nt know where to turn anymore and their lives would be ruined, like his sister.

Ashoke Fellows

EMMANUEL ACHE
Emmanuel Ache believes that the overcrowded prisons in are not being tended to enough, and that the warden's have too much of a burden on the warden's. he's trying to make the prisons better in small ways (like transportation to and from courts, allowing inmates to see their families, and arranging legal assistance) to put less of a work load on the inmates and the wardens.

CYNTHIA MPATI
Cynthia Mpati has started a 3 year teaching program for unliscened teachers who have been teaching for 5 or more years.since their schools are so overcrowded, cynthis feels its important to get teachers educated and to be able to get more teachers out there and raise the pay for african teachers. so far, everything is going great with the project.

ZIENAB AL- MOMANI
Zienab is trying to liberate farm women in rural areas and let them have a voice with government decisions involving things they do and where aand how they work.

Cry, the Beloved Country Women's Lack of Names

In cry the beloved country, it is apparent that Paton fails to give some women names, but not on accident. women such as Absaloms wife, the stout woman, and Kumalo's wife are not given name. the more importnnt characters, such as Gertrude, have names. i think the authr is trying to emphasize the opression that was upon the women in these times. i think it's annoying how every man in the book is fighting for their rights, but no one is thinking about the women. perhaps that's the point Paton wanted to make. Even though the men deserve rights, i think the author is trying to emphasize that no one respects or cares about the women, especially his usage of making them all poor, maides, hookers, and alcoholics.

Why Have Several Books in Cry, the Beloved Country

i think the purpose of having several books in cry, the beloved country is to show how even though we all have difference something will always connect us. for example, the different purposes of each book are different people in different settings and cultures, yet they all tie together somehow. i like how book 2 is the side of the family who's son got murdered. i think when the husband travels to Johannesburg to mourn his son, he will meet Stephen and their lives will become one. it's ironic how the victims family has been well off, with much love through the family and white yet accepting in a nice city where everyone of different races mix and live together in peace, yet Stephen's son, who killed the guy they're mourning, comes from a very racist crime ridden place and yet somehow their lives will be brought together. the reason is more of a theme than a reason.

Links Regarding Oppresion

http://www.xtra.ca/public/Toronto/Gay_Ajax_student_kills_himself-4020.aspx


http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/10/05/new.york.gay.bar.assault/index.html?hpt=T2

Cry the Beloved Country Repetition Analysis

The first concept that repeats itself in Cry the Beloved Country is the concept in the beginning that nobody comes back from johannesburg. i think the reason the author does this is to really emphasize what a dangerous and risky journey Stephen is taking by going there. it also shows the emotional effect of stephen losing two of his family members to the bistling city life. the effect it has on the reader is a bit of foreshadowing of the dangers Stephen will face on his journey.

The second thing that is repeated is the description of the sickness of the baby in the ninth chapter. the specific lines that repeat are "quietly my child" and "the child coughs badly, and her brow is hotter than fire" (89). the reason for this repetition is to again emphasize the seriousness of the situation to really sink it into the readers mind. the effect is the loss of hope for the poor child, it's also a sort of goodbye to the dying baby.

The third form or repetition is the constant topic of the slaray black people are earning. the reaso for this is to emphasize the issue of the poverty, and everyone is coming to johannesburg to find work and better their lives. It also ties in with the other repeiton of nobody comes back fromm Johannesburg, because people become so obsessed with trying to make a good living that they don't come back. it's actually quite sad, because they're almost forced to do thatt because of poverty and how unfair they're treated.

Women and Men Characterization in Cry, the Beloved Country

in cry the beloved country, menare characterized as important, and kind of grouped. the author makes it seem like the most importance a woman can have (in the story) is prostitution or selling liqour. Like his sister Gertrude, who did nothing but brought shame to their family. The lady who serves the men tea atthe shop is also a good example, because it shows how the author characterized the women as seen and not heard. everyone in the story knows that it's bad that they separate whites from blacks in Johannesburg, but no one seems tomake a point that nobody treats the women as though they are important, which is also a form of segregation. up to chapter 8 in the book, the women aren't important characters at all. the most important one is Gertrude, who is only important because of the shame she brought on the family. thd only thing the other women do is cater to the men, or do typical jobs such as watching the childreen or serving the men.

Cry, the Beloved Country (tabs)

the first tab i did on chapter one was for setting. I chose this because chapter one is mainly description of what africa looks like. i chose the paragraph that starts with "the grass is rich and matted, you cannot see the soil" because i thought that paragraph was rich in literary elements (33). The second tab i did was also for setting in chapter one. i tabbed the passage that starts with "the great red hills stand desolate, and the earth has torn away like flesh" (34). I liked the authors similie about the earth. for chapter 2, i tabbed the arguement between umfundisi and his wife as characterization. i did this because umfundisi is first angry, then calms down which shows he is very patient and calm. Same with his wife. I also tabbed the last little paragraph in chapter 2 as narration. i did this because even though the paragraph doesn't have much to do with the chapter, the narrator feels it's important. For chapter 3, i tabbed the description of Johannesburg as setting. I liked the authors description that weaved into the main characters thoughts. i also tabbed the end of chapter 3 of plot and structure. i tabbed this because the passage "Already the knees are weak in a man whos moment since had shown his little vanity" foreshadowed trouble for him coming into the city (44). i tabbed the last paragraph of chapter 4 as narrative. i chose tthis because the author describes the train as a toy train, or how he sees it. my last tab was on page 47 as characterization. when the narrator is describing the main characters fear of going to he city, it shows the character is sensitive and didn't gro up in a very rich or possibly educated place.

Lord of The Flies theme and How the Author Conveys It

9/20/10

The theme i feel is conveyed most in the Lord of The Flies is the theme 'Mankind cannot survive on one kind of intelligence'. This theme is mainly focused on the ideas of Ralph, Piggy, and Jack, and how they all have different ideas on survival. Piggy is more street smart where as ralph is book smart. Jack only focuses on the aspect of finding food to survive.

One way Golding conveys this theme is when Jack first breaks off to start his own tribe. At first, he thinks, for survivals sake, it would be best to spend all the time hunting pigs on the island. without the help of Ralph and Piggy's ideas he soon realizes he needs them, and thats when he decides to steal Piggy's glasses. It shows the conflict in not working in a group effort when in a situation like that. If Jack would've stayed with Piggy and Ralph Simon and Piggy wouldn't have been killed in a panic.

Another way Golding conveys this is when Piggy dies along with the conch. When Piggy dies, Ralph begins to realize just how much Piggy's advice was helping, and how putting their ideas together would've been alot easier than arguing. i dont exactly think the characters could've done anything to prevent the ideas from spiraling out of control, because they did try to put them all in effect. When Ralph is running from the man hunt he has to rely on his own ideas ithout Piggy. An example is when he is deciding whether or not to hide in the tree. Having two intelligences in that situation would've made it easier for Ralph to stay alive, especially if they weren't rescued.

Lord of The Flies With Girls

9/13/10

If Golding had chosen to include girls in the story as well as boys, the whole plot of the story would've been different. He would've had to make decisions based on the emotional effects of having a girl on the island and would have to find ways to make it realistic and comfortable for the reader. The characters also would've survived longer, because having girls around would mean less violence, and i think Golding really wanted to incorperate violence into the story to show the threats of isolation.

Golding would've also had to decide what kind of effects the girls wouldve had on the boys, such as arguments of survival or friendships. If there wee girls on the island, i dont think Jack would've had such the urge to kill since boys have a natural protective instinct over women. Golding would've had a completelydifferent plot, and the book wouldn't attract the group of readers he was hoping for.

Paragraphs on decisions of Lord of The Flies

One of the decision Golding makes while writing the first page is describing Piggy in a way that tells the reader Piggy is very careful and hinks before he acts. He does this by describing the way Piggy dusts himself off after climbing through the jungle. I think he does this because he wats to show the reader tha Piggy is a careful person and thinks before he acts. This could also be an example of foreshadowing that Piggy will be useful later on the island.


One of the other decisions Golding makes is descibing the color and powerful cry of the red and yellow bird. The bird comes a surprise for Ralph, so in a way it might tell the reader that some unexpected events will happen later in the story. The colors of the bird could also be a sybol for fire, and foreshadow that something is going to happen later on with fire. After reading the book, the reader may think back and realize that the cry of the bird could represent Simon's cries as he dies.