Connor
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Extra Credit: Lord of the Rings
On Sunday May 31, the 10-hour extra credit bonanza will be going down at Connor Tuck's house.
Address: 403 Providence Dr. ( Call me if you need directions, it's pretty easy)
When: 10 am - 10 pm (when we finish).. feel free to come anytime after 930 am. Thanks.
* Remember to bring a copy of The Return of the King because I'm pretty sure no one will be bringing extras.
Paradise Lost: Book I
Here's a website a not long, decent analysis on Paradise Lost: Book I. Hope this helps wth the quiz tomorrow and the other days we have quizzes on this.
http://www.cliffsnotes.com/WileyCDA/LitNote/Paradise-Lost-Summary-Analysis-and-Original-Text-by-Book-Book-I.id-140,pageNum-22.html
Khrystyne Hastings
http://www.cliffsnotes.com/WileyCDA/LitNote/Paradise-Lost-Summary-Analysis-and-Original-Text-by-Book-Book-I.id-140,pageNum-22.html
Khrystyne Hastings
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
parable of the talents
The parable tells of a master who was leaving his home to travel, and before going gave his three servants different amounts of money. On returning from his travels, the master asked his servants for an account of the money given to them. The first servant reported that he was given five talents, and he had made five talents more. The master praised the servant as being good and faithful, gave him more responsibility because of his faithfulness, and invited the servant to be joyful together with him.
The second servant said that he had received two talents, and he had made two talents more. The master praised this servant in the same way as being good and faithful, giving him more responsibility and inviting the servant to be joyful together with him.
The last servant who had received one talent reported that knowing his master was a hard man, he buried his talent in the ground for safekeeping, and therefore returned the original amount to his master. The master called him a wicked and lazy servant, saying that he should have placed the money in the bank to generate interest. The master commanded that the one talent be taken away from that servant, and given to the servant with ten talents, because everyone that has much will be given more, and whoever that has a little, even the little that he has will be taken away. And the master ordered the servant to be thrown outside into the darkness where there is weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Jesus equates the master in the parable with the Kingdom of Heaven.
The second servant said that he had received two talents, and he had made two talents more. The master praised this servant in the same way as being good and faithful, giving him more responsibility and inviting the servant to be joyful together with him.
The last servant who had received one talent reported that knowing his master was a hard man, he buried his talent in the ground for safekeeping, and therefore returned the original amount to his master. The master called him a wicked and lazy servant, saying that he should have placed the money in the bank to generate interest. The master commanded that the one talent be taken away from that servant, and given to the servant with ten talents, because everyone that has much will be given more, and whoever that has a little, even the little that he has will be taken away. And the master ordered the servant to be thrown outside into the darkness where there is weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Jesus equates the master in the parable with the Kingdom of Heaven.
Sonnet XIX: When I Consider How My Light Is Spent
Here's a link to a website with Matthew 25:14-30 (the parable of the talents).
http://www.bible.org/page.php?page_id=3079
This sonnet is talking about how Milton's one true talent, something he should use to serve God and be invested for him (as opposed to burying it in the ground) is almost worthless since Milton is now blind. Milton then asks if God wants him to work even if he can't see and Patience tells him that God does not need mans work, but whoever bears his own yoke serves God. I think the next part ("His state is kingly; thousands at his bidding speed and post o'er land and ocean without rest: They also serve wgo only stand and wait") talks about how God's servants (angels or humans) will help Milton even when he can't see.
-Paul D
http://www.bible.org/page.php?page_id=3079
This sonnet is talking about how Milton's one true talent, something he should use to serve God and be invested for him (as opposed to burying it in the ground) is almost worthless since Milton is now blind. Milton then asks if God wants him to work even if he can't see and Patience tells him that God does not need mans work, but whoever bears his own yoke serves God. I think the next part ("His state is kingly; thousands at his bidding speed and post o'er land and ocean without rest: They also serve wgo only stand and wait") talks about how God's servants (angels or humans) will help Milton even when he can't see.
-Paul D
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
TO THE VIRGINS, TO MAKE MUCH OF TIME
To start off, this is a "carpe diem" poem, meaning seize the day.
The first stanza compares the time a person has to find a spouse to that of a rosebud. The flower that smiles today will be dying tomorrow. This represents the lack of time to find a mate.
The second stanza compares time to the sun, the higher in the sky it gets, the closer it is to setting.
The third stanza tells the reader that people are better when they are younger, they are more attractive, more vibrant.
The final stanza sums up the poem by saying that if you do not find someone to marry now, then you could be left single FOREVER!
John Leskow
The first stanza compares the time a person has to find a spouse to that of a rosebud. The flower that smiles today will be dying tomorrow. This represents the lack of time to find a mate.
The second stanza compares time to the sun, the higher in the sky it gets, the closer it is to setting.
The third stanza tells the reader that people are better when they are younger, they are more attractive, more vibrant.
The final stanza sums up the poem by saying that if you do not find someone to marry now, then you could be left single FOREVER!
John Leskow
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Clerimont's Song
What does the second meaning of the word 'Art' refer to? I know the first is talking about appearance.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Personal Analysis of Henry Vaughn's "The Retreat"
Hey guys about a couple hours ago I got help from my step-mom in analyzing what the poem means in simpler words than what I previously posted we analyzed 2 to 8 lines at a time so pay attention because I am only going to say line numbers.
Lines 1-2: refering to what some christians believe in as babies being angels before coming to earth.
Line 4: "race" in this context means life-some christians believe the soul had a heavenly existence before life on earth
Lines 7- 14: looks back at past in heaven (where babies are before coming to earth), remembering eternity/ heaven.
Line 8: "first love" refers to God
Lines 15- 19: the narrative voice is saying that before acting on sins, he learned his conscience could say bad things or think bad things.
Line 19: several means separate
Lines 20- 21: as in human form he sees glimpses of heaven, glimpses of what it was like before he came to earth.
Line 20: "fleshy dress" means body
Lines 22- 25: Saying he wants to go back to where he first came from (heaven).
Line 25: "train" means way of existance
Line 27: "The shady city of palm- trees" is heaven
Lines 28- 29: saying that life is in the way of going back to heaven
Lines 30- 31: saying that some men move forward and some move back.
Lines 32-33: means when the body is dead on earth the spirit can go to being an angel and head on to heaven.
Well guys that is the extent of my interpretation of the poem (with help from my step- mom) if you have any questions just ask. Also let me know if this helped any.
Khrystyne Hastings
Lines 1-2: refering to what some christians believe in as babies being angels before coming to earth.
Line 4: "race" in this context means life-some christians believe the soul had a heavenly existence before life on earth
Lines 7- 14: looks back at past in heaven (where babies are before coming to earth), remembering eternity/ heaven.
Line 8: "first love" refers to God
Lines 15- 19: the narrative voice is saying that before acting on sins, he learned his conscience could say bad things or think bad things.
Line 19: several means separate
Lines 20- 21: as in human form he sees glimpses of heaven, glimpses of what it was like before he came to earth.
Line 20: "fleshy dress" means body
Lines 22- 25: Saying he wants to go back to where he first came from (heaven).
Line 25: "train" means way of existance
Line 27: "The shady city of palm- trees" is heaven
Lines 28- 29: saying that life is in the way of going back to heaven
Lines 30- 31: saying that some men move forward and some move back.
Lines 32-33: means when the body is dead on earth the spirit can go to being an angel and head on to heaven.
Well guys that is the extent of my interpretation of the poem (with help from my step- mom) if you have any questions just ask. Also let me know if this helped any.
Khrystyne Hastings
Henry Vaughan's "The Retreat"
Hey look I found an explanation of Henry Vaughan's "The Retreat". The one website has and explanation of the poem in its entirety and expanaation of it in pieces. The other website has footnotes of some of the words and the meaning of a couple of the words. I think they are pretty decent websites considering they are the only ones I found.
http://freehelpstoenglishliterature.blogspot.com/2007/10/retreate.html
(explanation of poem in entirety and in pieces)
http://www.portablepoetry.com/poems/henry_vaughan/the_retreat.html
(footnotesof some words and lines)
Let me what you think!
Khrystyne Hastings
http://freehelpstoenglishliterature.blogspot.com/2007/10/retreate.html
(explanation of poem in entirety and in pieces)
http://www.portablepoetry.com/poems/henry_vaughan/the_retreat.html
(footnotesof some words and lines)
Let me what you think!
Khrystyne Hastings
Thursday, May 7, 2009
"The Collar" by George Herbert
I found a decent website that gave an accurate summary of the poem...
This poem appears to reflect Herbert's consideration of how one should lead their life in order to become closer to God. Herbert reflects upon the bargain struck to move forward and thus (possibly)away from sin. The first part of the stanza notes the need to recognise the need to agree/bargain or haggle the price one should pay to stop grieving at mis-fortunes found in life and states the intention to move away/ onward from his previous way of life. Herbert questions the point of bemoaning ones lot – and acknowledges that one’s way in life includes a freedom of choice - therefore life is what one makes it. He ponders whether he can measure up to the challenge of this new way forward. Throughout the poem he appears to ponder what life offers and what he has to show for his existence Have I nothing else to give /produce?(other than to bleed at life’s hardship and not repent - let loose bad blood (evil) Should one only take part in a semi-harvest then one will only see what is lost not gained – The juices of life are not only sweet but produced from the pulp of fruit (possibly could refer to the fruits of one’s labour?)Aluding to the thought that there are many facets of life which contribute to the making of it – Wine is made from the whole fruit (yet represents the body of Christ) what is left is discarded -such as pulp, seeds skin but it would not have been possible to make the wine without therefore the whole/entire person(mind and body) is required to make the best of what one is given. It could be that Herbert is drawing a comparison to the idea that in death the husk of the person (the body) will be discarded and that the produce/juices of the body is simply the soul. Wasting the produce / harvest represents not making the most of what one has been given. Has one nothing to show for labour/toil –existence? Can there be nothing to show for the year? Can’t one crown / top what has been provided – celebrate the beauty and goodness – look for the good rather than the bad? (This could also be considering that others in the world also suffer) Recognising that there is reward if one looks at what can be harvested – should God’s endowment not be celebrated? Take back all the sighs/ moaning and regrets- recoup your losses to judge what is worthy of one’s self and refrain from that which restricts the boundaries of goodness – give up pointless / useless bonds which encourage negative thoughts. Rather one should seek strong bonds – look for the good for inspiration – Making this the way that one governs his/her way in life. While ones eyes are closed to this train of thought the way will not be lit / shown. Herbert suggests that he has moved away from the discourse of regret and immediate gratification of worldly goods. Reign in your fears and receive your just deserts the way you clothe/conduct your life will reap its reward. (Suggests that reflected in the bible- give up your worldly goods to find reward in heaven.) A reflection that the reader / listener should take notice of these thoughts/warning; suggesting that the whilst raging against injustices of life Herbert came to hear the voice of God and responded by turning to religion. I would be very interested (welcome)other peoples considerations and point of views!!
http://www.poetryconnection.net/poets/George_Herbert/7233/comments
This website has been helpful for a few of the poems that we have already read, of course, reading this is not a substitute for reading the actual poem and breaking it down stanza by stanza, but it can help further your understanding.
John Leskow
This poem appears to reflect Herbert's consideration of how one should lead their life in order to become closer to God. Herbert reflects upon the bargain struck to move forward and thus (possibly)away from sin. The first part of the stanza notes the need to recognise the need to agree/bargain or haggle the price one should pay to stop grieving at mis-fortunes found in life and states the intention to move away/ onward from his previous way of life. Herbert questions the point of bemoaning ones lot – and acknowledges that one’s way in life includes a freedom of choice - therefore life is what one makes it. He ponders whether he can measure up to the challenge of this new way forward. Throughout the poem he appears to ponder what life offers and what he has to show for his existence Have I nothing else to give /produce?(other than to bleed at life’s hardship and not repent - let loose bad blood (evil) Should one only take part in a semi-harvest then one will only see what is lost not gained – The juices of life are not only sweet but produced from the pulp of fruit (possibly could refer to the fruits of one’s labour?)Aluding to the thought that there are many facets of life which contribute to the making of it – Wine is made from the whole fruit (yet represents the body of Christ) what is left is discarded -such as pulp, seeds skin but it would not have been possible to make the wine without therefore the whole/entire person(mind and body) is required to make the best of what one is given. It could be that Herbert is drawing a comparison to the idea that in death the husk of the person (the body) will be discarded and that the produce/juices of the body is simply the soul. Wasting the produce / harvest represents not making the most of what one has been given. Has one nothing to show for labour/toil –existence? Can there be nothing to show for the year? Can’t one crown / top what has been provided – celebrate the beauty and goodness – look for the good rather than the bad? (This could also be considering that others in the world also suffer) Recognising that there is reward if one looks at what can be harvested – should God’s endowment not be celebrated? Take back all the sighs/ moaning and regrets- recoup your losses to judge what is worthy of one’s self and refrain from that which restricts the boundaries of goodness – give up pointless / useless bonds which encourage negative thoughts. Rather one should seek strong bonds – look for the good for inspiration – Making this the way that one governs his/her way in life. While ones eyes are closed to this train of thought the way will not be lit / shown. Herbert suggests that he has moved away from the discourse of regret and immediate gratification of worldly goods. Reign in your fears and receive your just deserts the way you clothe/conduct your life will reap its reward. (Suggests that reflected in the bible- give up your worldly goods to find reward in heaven.) A reflection that the reader / listener should take notice of these thoughts/warning; suggesting that the whilst raging against injustices of life Herbert came to hear the voice of God and responded by turning to religion. I would be very interested (welcome)other peoples considerations and point of views!!
http://www.poetryconnection.net/poets/George_Herbert/7233/comments
This website has been helpful for a few of the poems that we have already read, of course, reading this is not a substitute for reading the actual poem and breaking it down stanza by stanza, but it can help further your understanding.
John Leskow
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