Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Post B Week 5 Suite Francaise
I have noticed that in the beginning or end of almost every chapter, there is a cat mentioned. The cat is meoing, begging for help, or diggng through the trash, frantically searching for food. I think the author may be comparing the desprate people to animals. They are moving in a herd, stampedeing out of Paris in a mad rush. They have lost their civilized manner, and now have only the animalistic way of survival left in thier heads. They have been stripped all convienience, thrust into a world clearly outside thier comfort zones, and most cannot handle it well.
Post A Week 5 Suite Francaise
Vocabulary:
Predestined(75):
to destine in advance; foreordain; predetermine
Gables(76):
The generally triangular section of wall at the end of a pitched roof, occupying the space between the two slopes of the roof.
Literary Terms:
Whenever Philippe spoke, he seemed both enlightened and pasionate at the same time; as if lit up by a very pure flame(75). This is an example of a simile becaus eif compares one thing to another using the word as.
They could smell smoke, very faintly, carried by the soft June wind (77). This is an example of personification because wind cannot literally be soft.
Pale with hunger, blackened by dust, hair dishevelled, eyes burning, a sad and stubborn look upon thier faces, they seemed suddenly older. Thie is imagry because the author throughouly describes the terrbile shape the soldiers were in.
Quote:
This is a disaster Hubert thought with a sigh. This is defeat, I am here watching an enormus defeat, worse than Waterloo. we are all lost.(83) This quote is important because it shows the state of dispair the French military is in. Everyone around hubert most likely feels the same way he does.
Theme: A theme for this novel is despair. The people feel dispair all around them, as they are desprately fleeing the distroyed French land.
Predestined(75):
to destine in advance; foreordain; predetermine
Gables(76):
The generally triangular section of wall at the end of a pitched roof, occupying the space between the two slopes of the roof.
Literary Terms:
Whenever Philippe spoke, he seemed both enlightened and pasionate at the same time; as if lit up by a very pure flame(75). This is an example of a simile becaus eif compares one thing to another using the word as.
They could smell smoke, very faintly, carried by the soft June wind (77). This is an example of personification because wind cannot literally be soft.
Pale with hunger, blackened by dust, hair dishevelled, eyes burning, a sad and stubborn look upon thier faces, they seemed suddenly older. Thie is imagry because the author throughouly describes the terrbile shape the soldiers were in.
Quote:
This is a disaster Hubert thought with a sigh. This is defeat, I am here watching an enormus defeat, worse than Waterloo. we are all lost.(83) This quote is important because it shows the state of dispair the French military is in. Everyone around hubert most likely feels the same way he does.
Theme: A theme for this novel is despair. The people feel dispair all around them, as they are desprately fleeing the distroyed French land.
Monday, December 3, 2007
Post A Week 4 Suite Francaise
Vocabulary:
circuitous: marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct, deviating from a straight course.
tacit: understood without being openly expressed; implied
Literary Terms:
There is symbolism in the quote "Between the leaves faded by the burning sun, you could see thier pale faces, weary, angry, and exausted." (50) The soldiers are like the leaves, thier confidence has faded as the war has proceded.
"Their flesh, beneath the bluish, pearly skin, had been as pink as a small childs." (63) This is an example of a simile because he is comparing a fish to a child using the word as.
"The man was small and scrawny, with a big forehead and enormus eyes, a weak mouth and a little weasely chin." (65) This is an example of imagry because i can see the mans face very vividly in my mind.
Quote:
"The faint purfume of strwberries wafted up now and then through the petrol fumes and smoke. The cars inched torward a bridge. Women were calmly washing thier clothes in the river. The horror and strangenss of recent events were softened by these images of peace. Far away, a windmill turned it's wheel." (62) This quote is significant because it shows the calmness and mental tranquillity one can recieve from everday events when one's entire world has been torn apart.
Theme: A theme for this novel is that one should always be kind to others because one never knows the consequences they will suffer from the uncalled for hatred they show to others.
circuitous: marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct, deviating from a straight course.
tacit: understood without being openly expressed; implied
Literary Terms:
There is symbolism in the quote "Between the leaves faded by the burning sun, you could see thier pale faces, weary, angry, and exausted." (50) The soldiers are like the leaves, thier confidence has faded as the war has proceded.
"Their flesh, beneath the bluish, pearly skin, had been as pink as a small childs." (63) This is an example of a simile because he is comparing a fish to a child using the word as.
"The man was small and scrawny, with a big forehead and enormus eyes, a weak mouth and a little weasely chin." (65) This is an example of imagry because i can see the mans face very vividly in my mind.
Quote:
"The faint purfume of strwberries wafted up now and then through the petrol fumes and smoke. The cars inched torward a bridge. Women were calmly washing thier clothes in the river. The horror and strangenss of recent events were softened by these images of peace. Far away, a windmill turned it's wheel." (62) This quote is significant because it shows the calmness and mental tranquillity one can recieve from everday events when one's entire world has been torn apart.
Theme: A theme for this novel is that one should always be kind to others because one never knows the consequences they will suffer from the uncalled for hatred they show to others.
Post B Week 4 Suite Francaise
This novel skips around between protagonists a lot. The first chapters are about the rich Periand family, then there is the story of the poor servants who work for a rich aristocratic family, then the story from the point of view of that family the servants just worked for, and so on and so forth. The story changes from person to person, however there are continuities in that everyone, rich or poor, is living in terror, evcauating Paris in a frenzy of emotion.
There are many different characters in the book, a new group of people in almost every chapter. It is a confusing writing style, but the novel is immensly interesting.
There are many different characters in the book, a new group of people in almost every chapter. It is a confusing writing style, but the novel is immensly interesting.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Post B Week 3 Suite Francaise
Dear Gabriel Corte,
You are a dispicable man. You consider yourself to be high class and above others, when in reality, you have done things that most ordinary people would not dare to do. First, you have a mistress, which is most definitely considered cheating on your wife. Also, when you promised to give some of your most trusted employees a ride out of the unsafe city, you turned your back on them and took your mistress instead. Then, when you arrived in a small town out of Paris to seek refuge, you consider the hotel to be inadequate and childishly sleep in the car.
You are a dispicable man. You consider yourself to be high class and above others, when in reality, you have done things that most ordinary people would not dare to do. First, you have a mistress, which is most definitely considered cheating on your wife. Also, when you promised to give some of your most trusted employees a ride out of the unsafe city, you turned your back on them and took your mistress instead. Then, when you arrived in a small town out of Paris to seek refuge, you consider the hotel to be inadequate and childishly sleep in the car.
Post A Week 3 Suite Francaise
Vocabulary:
trumeau(34):a mirror having a painted or carved panel above or below the glass in the same frame.
pram(49):a small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around
Literary terms:
Usually his face had the smooth, defiant look of an old cat purring by a warm stovebut he was so tierd from the previous day that it couldn't but show and his weak jaw drooped like a corpse. (35) This has an example of a similie in the cat part, and in the part where his jaw droops like a corpse. They are similies because the author is indirectly describing the man as these objects.
The plane above thier heads had appeared suddenly; they could hear it's thin piercing sound fading away.(42) The piercing sound is an example of personificaion because sound cannot pierce.
But panic was intensifying, spreading like wildfire from city to city.(44) This is an example of imagry because it appeals to my senses.
Quote:
Christian charity, the compassion of centuries of civilisation, fell from her like usless ornaments, revealing her bare, arid soul. She needed to protect her own children. Nothing else mattered any more.(48) This quote demonsrates the desperation flowing through the minds of all who were fleeing the city in search of saftey.
Theme:
A theme of this novel is survival of the richest, because everyone who has money can find saftey while those who don't are hit the hardest by the tragedy.
trumeau(34):a mirror having a painted or carved panel above or below the glass in the same frame.
pram(49):a small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around
Literary terms:
Usually his face had the smooth, defiant look of an old cat purring by a warm stovebut he was so tierd from the previous day that it couldn't but show and his weak jaw drooped like a corpse. (35) This has an example of a similie in the cat part, and in the part where his jaw droops like a corpse. They are similies because the author is indirectly describing the man as these objects.
The plane above thier heads had appeared suddenly; they could hear it's thin piercing sound fading away.(42) The piercing sound is an example of personificaion because sound cannot pierce.
But panic was intensifying, spreading like wildfire from city to city.(44) This is an example of imagry because it appeals to my senses.
Quote:
Christian charity, the compassion of centuries of civilisation, fell from her like usless ornaments, revealing her bare, arid soul. She needed to protect her own children. Nothing else mattered any more.(48) This quote demonsrates the desperation flowing through the minds of all who were fleeing the city in search of saftey.
Theme:
A theme of this novel is survival of the richest, because everyone who has money can find saftey while those who don't are hit the hardest by the tragedy.
My Film Review For On The Waterfront
The film On The Waterfront was amazing. Everything about it seemed thought out and well executed including the acting, cinematography, and costumes. On The Waterfront effectively showed the plight of an ordinary man and his conscience, without being overly dramatic or cheesy. In conclusion, On The Waterfront is a quality film that successfully shows how hard it is to make the right choice, especially when one is facing peer pressure.
The main literary aspects of the film On The Waterfront are the setting, the characters, and the symbols. The setting of On The Waterfront is in New York in the 1950’s. The accents, costumes, and occupations of the characters all coincide with this time period and location. Also, as many shots were down on the waterfront docks, there is a lack of women and racial minorities in this film, showing the lack of roles in the workplace for both in the 1950’s. Next, a symbolic figure of the film is Edie Doyle, who represents everything virtuous and noble. She is the only character with blonde hair in the film, so in every scene she appears in, she give off an almost holy looking glow.
The most important dramatic trait of the film On The Waterfront is the acting. The actors and actresses of the film are all perfect for their parts. For example, Marlon Brandon, who plays Terry Malloy is a gorgeous, talented actor. He portrays a tough, but sensitive man, who is not bright but knows the difference between right and wrong. Next, Lee J. Cobb, who plays Johnny Friendly, is a talented actor. He physically looks the part of a mob boss, as he is large, but not plump, and appears like he could tear his enemies apart with his bare hands. He also has a very good sneer and a convincing voice. Last, Eva Marie Saint, who plays Edie Doyle, is perfect for her part. She is supposed to portray an innocent, naïve girl, and she does so with grace. Eva Marie Saint is also very beautiful, and has blonde hair and blue eyes that make her stand out from the rest of the cast. Her soft, ladylike voice is very convincing.
Another dramatic effect in On The Waterfront is the lighting. The lighting throughout the film is very dark and somewhat eerie. An example of this is when Terry is calling to Joey Doyle, it is at night, in the dark, so the streetlamps cast a mysterious shadow across Terry’s face. The use of dark and night show that something sinister is going to happen. Another example of the filmmakers use of dark lighting to set the mood is when Terry goes to find his brother. Edie follows him, and finds him in a dark alley. As she finds him, a truck swerves around the corner, careening towards them. The shock of suddenly being thrust into the bright lights projecting from the headlight creates an atmosphere full of blind panic. The lighting whenever Edie is around Terry is much lighter than when he is surrounded by Johnny Friendly and his mob. Her light hair and pale skin make her appear to be glowing, and this represents how angelic and moral she is. The lighting in this film is effectively used to show the contrast between good and bad.
The three most useful cinematic aspects of the film On The Waterfront are the different angles of the shots and the music and sounds. After Terry unknowingly aids in the murder of Joey Doyle, there is a scene where he and Glover are sitting on top of the roof by the pigeons. The high angle shows how powerless and depressed Terry felt about being involved in such a crime. Another type of shot used to create a mood in this film was the low angle. An example of a low angle shot is when the men trying to get work on the waterfront get into a fight with the man who gives out the work tickets. The low angle makes the men look even more foolish and desperate than they already are. Like in most films, the music and sounds were used to show the characters emotions. When Terry tries to admit to Edie that he was a part of the murder of her brother, a train whistle drowns out his voice. Then he tries more loudly to explain that he didn’t mean to help the mob, but again the train whistle overrides him. Then the music cues in, louder than the whistle, and then all you can hear is Edie sobbing hysterically and see her run off. The sound in this scene show how desperate and trapped Terry feels about being involved in the murder, and also how helpless Edie feels about trying to find out about her brothers’ death. In conclusion, the cinematic aspects of the film On The Waterfront are used to convey an emotion to the viewer.
The novel All My Sons is similar to the film On The Waterfront because both of the protagonists deal with moral dilemmas that have to do with the deaths of innocent victims. Joe Keller knowingly sold faulty airplane part, which broke down and killed the pilots flying the planes. Terry Malloy lured Joey Doyle outside resulting in the death of Joey by the mob. Neither of these men meant for their victims to get harmed, but because of their actions, they each killed innocent people. Terry could not admit that he was a part of the murder, or he would be blacklisted from getting jobs or even could get killed. Joe Keller’s company would have been ruined if he would not have sold those airplane parts. His economic stature would have been destroyed, leaving he and his family in shambles. Both of these men had to make decisions about moral dilemmas, and this goes to show that if you go against your conscience, you will regret it later in life.
I would recommend the film On The Waterfront to everyone because it has high quality plot, characters, and cinematography. Even though the film is old, it is not only for those who adore old films, as the moral dilemmas Terry faces apply to the world today. I am not the only one who thinks this movie is great, as the film won eight Oscars.
The main literary aspects of the film On The Waterfront are the setting, the characters, and the symbols. The setting of On The Waterfront is in New York in the 1950’s. The accents, costumes, and occupations of the characters all coincide with this time period and location. Also, as many shots were down on the waterfront docks, there is a lack of women and racial minorities in this film, showing the lack of roles in the workplace for both in the 1950’s. Next, a symbolic figure of the film is Edie Doyle, who represents everything virtuous and noble. She is the only character with blonde hair in the film, so in every scene she appears in, she give off an almost holy looking glow.
The most important dramatic trait of the film On The Waterfront is the acting. The actors and actresses of the film are all perfect for their parts. For example, Marlon Brandon, who plays Terry Malloy is a gorgeous, talented actor. He portrays a tough, but sensitive man, who is not bright but knows the difference between right and wrong. Next, Lee J. Cobb, who plays Johnny Friendly, is a talented actor. He physically looks the part of a mob boss, as he is large, but not plump, and appears like he could tear his enemies apart with his bare hands. He also has a very good sneer and a convincing voice. Last, Eva Marie Saint, who plays Edie Doyle, is perfect for her part. She is supposed to portray an innocent, naïve girl, and she does so with grace. Eva Marie Saint is also very beautiful, and has blonde hair and blue eyes that make her stand out from the rest of the cast. Her soft, ladylike voice is very convincing.
Another dramatic effect in On The Waterfront is the lighting. The lighting throughout the film is very dark and somewhat eerie. An example of this is when Terry is calling to Joey Doyle, it is at night, in the dark, so the streetlamps cast a mysterious shadow across Terry’s face. The use of dark and night show that something sinister is going to happen. Another example of the filmmakers use of dark lighting to set the mood is when Terry goes to find his brother. Edie follows him, and finds him in a dark alley. As she finds him, a truck swerves around the corner, careening towards them. The shock of suddenly being thrust into the bright lights projecting from the headlight creates an atmosphere full of blind panic. The lighting whenever Edie is around Terry is much lighter than when he is surrounded by Johnny Friendly and his mob. Her light hair and pale skin make her appear to be glowing, and this represents how angelic and moral she is. The lighting in this film is effectively used to show the contrast between good and bad.
The three most useful cinematic aspects of the film On The Waterfront are the different angles of the shots and the music and sounds. After Terry unknowingly aids in the murder of Joey Doyle, there is a scene where he and Glover are sitting on top of the roof by the pigeons. The high angle shows how powerless and depressed Terry felt about being involved in such a crime. Another type of shot used to create a mood in this film was the low angle. An example of a low angle shot is when the men trying to get work on the waterfront get into a fight with the man who gives out the work tickets. The low angle makes the men look even more foolish and desperate than they already are. Like in most films, the music and sounds were used to show the characters emotions. When Terry tries to admit to Edie that he was a part of the murder of her brother, a train whistle drowns out his voice. Then he tries more loudly to explain that he didn’t mean to help the mob, but again the train whistle overrides him. Then the music cues in, louder than the whistle, and then all you can hear is Edie sobbing hysterically and see her run off. The sound in this scene show how desperate and trapped Terry feels about being involved in the murder, and also how helpless Edie feels about trying to find out about her brothers’ death. In conclusion, the cinematic aspects of the film On The Waterfront are used to convey an emotion to the viewer.
The novel All My Sons is similar to the film On The Waterfront because both of the protagonists deal with moral dilemmas that have to do with the deaths of innocent victims. Joe Keller knowingly sold faulty airplane part, which broke down and killed the pilots flying the planes. Terry Malloy lured Joey Doyle outside resulting in the death of Joey by the mob. Neither of these men meant for their victims to get harmed, but because of their actions, they each killed innocent people. Terry could not admit that he was a part of the murder, or he would be blacklisted from getting jobs or even could get killed. Joe Keller’s company would have been ruined if he would not have sold those airplane parts. His economic stature would have been destroyed, leaving he and his family in shambles. Both of these men had to make decisions about moral dilemmas, and this goes to show that if you go against your conscience, you will regret it later in life.
I would recommend the film On The Waterfront to everyone because it has high quality plot, characters, and cinematography. Even though the film is old, it is not only for those who adore old films, as the moral dilemmas Terry faces apply to the world today. I am not the only one who thinks this movie is great, as the film won eight Oscars.
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