BLOG 14_Macbeth

Act I, scenes vi & vii; Act II, scenes i & ii - The Macbeths

Pretend that you are a marriage counselor and that the Macbeths have sought your advice.

1. What problems do you think they have in their relationship,and what solutions do you propose?

2. Write out a list of steps they could take to prevent any more marriage problems.

They have many different problems in their relationships. They may not argue but that is because Lady Macbeth can intimidate Macbeth to persuade him to do things. She is the leader in the relationship. Also they seek too much power for their family.

If i was a marriage councelor I would advise them to make decisions together.

Also let Macbeth make a few decisions for once.

I would also tell lady macbeth to not be as bossy

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From Activity I of the Wrap-Up on Catcher in the Rye, would you like to call J.D. Salinger/ one of J.D. Salinger's relatives? If you would, write a paragraph on what you would want to talk to him about and what you would say to or ask him. If not, write a paragraph about the reasons you would not want to talk to him.

I would like to talk to J.D Salinger and talk to him about the ending of this novel and about Holden. I also wish that he told us more about Holden being in the mental hospital. Also what happens between Holden and Phoebe after the book. Did J.D salinger intend on them being together or not? Also how did he come up with the Character traits of Holden. How did he think of a character like that with that certain mindeset.

Blog 7

In addition to providing a comic interlude, what seems to be the point of the scene with the cab driver, Horwitz? How do Holden and Horwitz differ, both in their conversation and as characters

Horwitz is like Holden but worse. Horowitz has a really bad temper and gets annoyed over little things. This is what Holden is like but isn't as easily tempered as Horowitz. Horowitz seems like he has no friends like Holden and are both lonely at times. They even talk alike Horowitz tries to make a point across about Ducks but Holden keeps asking. Horowitz gets so angry like Holden does with Ackley and Straddler.

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After reading the article, "Holden Caufield's lasting voice," I am interested in reading "Catcher in the Rye." I am interested to see the author's writings and see how he writes. I want to see why the book was banned from many libraries. I am wondering if the critics are making a big deal out of it or do they have a good reason for it. This book seems like an interesting book to read because of the reviews.

I do agree with the girl's opinion on individuals and certain pieces of literatures. Every author has their own styles of writings. They all have different types of styles. I think it is important for every writer to write differently than one another. This writer used hypocritical types of writings.

Blog 3

David's father shares his insight on page 156: "...I believe that in this world people must pay for their crimes. It doesn't matter who you are or who your relations are; if you do wrong, you pay. I believe that. I have to."

What do you think about these convictions? What other story does Wes share with David about himself? How does this story complicate his belief system?

I think that Wes is doing the right thing because it is his job to enforce the law on any type of crime. Unlike many law enforcement officers today who confiscate items and use it for their own personal use, Wes is actually doing the law enforcing. Wes told David the story about how uncle Frank had saved him and his friend from the Highdog brothers. This complicated David's belief system about uncle Frank because Frank had always been there for Wes. Frank never harmed Wes in any sort of way, but now Frank was taking him to jail.

Blog 2

Pick one character from your reading/ class activity, and describe what the character wants in Larry Watson's Montana 1948. What prevents that character from achieving what he/she wants? How does this compare to what you want? [Two paragraphs, 5 POINTS, due 10.08.09]

David Hayden is both the narrator and a main character in the bookMontana 1948. By way of eavesdropping, David learns some horrible news about his Uncle Frank's inappropriate behavior. There is a lot of tension and talk in his house, but David's parents don't include him in the conversations. David understands that they do not include him because of his age and the subject matter, but he wants to know everything that's going on and wishes he could be directly involved. As much as David is unhappy with the turn of events in his life, until his parents have no choice but to include him, David seeks information in any way that he can.

I have never been in Davids spot or anything like it. I always enjoy being part of family conversations and getting updated on what's new. I always ask my mom who she spoke with on the phone, and what's new, or what's going on, and she almost always shares with me. I think this need to be a part of family interactions becomes natural during the teenage years. I, like David, want to be included in the good and bad

Blog 1~ Montana 1948

What are Wes Hayden's feelings toward Native Americans? How does this view compare to the perspective held by other family members? Include a quotation for support when providing your answer.

Wes Hayden's feelings toward Native Americans was not hate but he did not think that they were as smart as him. The rest of his family was not racist toward Native Americans. They all went out of their way to help Marie except Wes. "Why don't we go out on the porch while the medical profession does its work." This shows that they were doing al they could to make Marie feel better