He flies high above all the others,
Declaring soverienty to sisters and brothers
Arrogant and haughty he may seem,
Believed himself better than all
Saying to all, "Bow to me!"
Then one day, when the sun was tall,
All of his feathers did start to fall.
Fall, fall, fall from his body, they did
All the while they fell, his grace did too.
His flock laughed and mocked at him,
Pride, once his comfort, was now shame.
Friday, April 13, 2012
Monday, April 2, 2012
Frankenstein Paragraph
The monster is more human than Frankenstein because the monster never originally wanted to harm anyone. Frankenstein made the monster miserable time and time again. The monster was "raised" in this hatred and therefore gave back the same. For this reason, I believe that the monster is more human than Frankenstein because all the monster wants is to have a companion to love and Frankenstein only wants to destroy the monster.
Frankenstein only made the monster miserable and full of agony when it was in his power and his duty as the creator's father to give him happiness. Victor abandoned his creation assuming him to be ferine after seeing how ugly it was on the outside without ever thinking that real beauty lies within. He never considered the fact that the monster might have had a heart that didn't go with his face. Also, Victor was obdurate toward the monster's pleas and refused to give the monster the only chance he had at happiness when the monster so earnestly wanted it; a companion to live, love, and die with.
The monster never originally wanted to hurt anyone. Instead, his black heart of hatred and wantonness was fueled by the very hatred and wantonness of Frankenstein and all of the people who rejected him. He was alone in the world with no convalescence. No one would talk to him, provide comfort and ministrations to him and accept him. Yes, the monster commited terrible murders on those who were innocent in an attempt to destroy Frankenstein, but the monster never wanted to go through with those awful acts. The morose monster is filled with regret at those sins and the pain he caused, but Frankenstein's largest regret was ever creating the monster.
Now then, after hearing about the acts of these two men, which one really deserves to be called the monster?
Frankenstein only made the monster miserable and full of agony when it was in his power and his duty as the creator's father to give him happiness. Victor abandoned his creation assuming him to be ferine after seeing how ugly it was on the outside without ever thinking that real beauty lies within. He never considered the fact that the monster might have had a heart that didn't go with his face. Also, Victor was obdurate toward the monster's pleas and refused to give the monster the only chance he had at happiness when the monster so earnestly wanted it; a companion to live, love, and die with.
The monster never originally wanted to hurt anyone. Instead, his black heart of hatred and wantonness was fueled by the very hatred and wantonness of Frankenstein and all of the people who rejected him. He was alone in the world with no convalescence. No one would talk to him, provide comfort and ministrations to him and accept him. Yes, the monster commited terrible murders on those who were innocent in an attempt to destroy Frankenstein, but the monster never wanted to go through with those awful acts. The morose monster is filled with regret at those sins and the pain he caused, but Frankenstein's largest regret was ever creating the monster.
Now then, after hearing about the acts of these two men, which one really deserves to be called the monster?
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Initial Thoughts of Frankenstein
The story of Frankenstein has always facinated me. The thought of creating new life, although it is macarbe and unnerving, yes, it is facinating all the same. For what reason would anyone have for creating life, a new being, and even if they succeeded, what then? Most would shudder and belittle even the thought of such an act.
Over the years, people have portrayed the image of the infamous Doctor Frankenstein as a man desprately mad and insane over his project of making a new being. No. Something seems wrong about this picture. Why would a madman want to create life? No. It seems more likely that the doctor is motivated by a sheer desire to leave his mark on the world and to make more of a difference by creating a new better being.
In any case, it will be interesting to see exactly what the real origins of this story is. I'm so excited!
Over the years, people have portrayed the image of the infamous Doctor Frankenstein as a man desprately mad and insane over his project of making a new being. No. Something seems wrong about this picture. Why would a madman want to create life? No. It seems more likely that the doctor is motivated by a sheer desire to leave his mark on the world and to make more of a difference by creating a new better being.
In any case, it will be interesting to see exactly what the real origins of this story is. I'm so excited!
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Diligence
As my life becomes more and more active, filled with all of my dance classes, plays and homework, I have less and less time to myself. The time I have to relax and rest is slowlying drifting away because so much demands my attention. I am almost forced to become more diligent, to give more persistence and effort than I ever have.
Up until almost 2 years ago, my life was, well, boring and tedious. I wasn't involved. My main activities were doing my homework and wasting time in front of televisions and computers. This school year has been my toughest because some of that "old me" lingers still.
I must be diligent for all areas of my life. My dance skills need to be honed. My flexibility could be better; muscles stronger. My grades could use some improvement. In general, I need to be more persistent.
Up until almost 2 years ago, my life was, well, boring and tedious. I wasn't involved. My main activities were doing my homework and wasting time in front of televisions and computers. This school year has been my toughest because some of that "old me" lingers still.
I must be diligent for all areas of my life. My dance skills need to be honed. My flexibility could be better; muscles stronger. My grades could use some improvement. In general, I need to be more persistent.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Assertion/Claim (Topic Sentence) = Main Idea
My Paragraph:
The legal driving age should be increased from 16 to 18. Novice drivers haven't mastered basic motor skills that take time and training to develop than what can be taught and learned in a matter of just two years. Teenagers or more likely to get into traffic violations like speeding, tailgating, running red lights, etc. They are less aware of the distractions and risks around the driving environment such as cell phones that might ring, the radio being too loud, what the passengers are doing. When a teenager transports passengers, the fatality risk of the teens increase by 360%. This goes for passengers who are peers of the teen driver because they might encourage taking more risks. Teenagers wear safety belts less often than older drivers.
- The legal driving age should be increased from 16 to 18.
- Novice drivers haven't mastered basic motor skills that take time and training to develop than what can be taught and learned in a matter of just two years.
- Commentary 1: Teenagers or more likely to get into traffic violations like speeding, tailgating, running red lights, etc.
- Commentary 2:
- Teenagers are less aware of the distractions and risks around the driving environment such as cell phones that might ring, the radio being too loud, what the passengers are doing.
- Commentary 1: When a teenager transports passengers, the fatality risk of the teens increase by 360%. This goes for passengers who are peers of the teen driver because they might encourage taking more risks.
- Commentary 2: Teenagers wear safety belts less often.
- By increasing the driving limit, you take aways rights that have been given to teens for years.
- Some teens have job they desperately need or their parents rely on them to drive themselves and siblings to and from school.
- Over 50% of all sixteen year olds get some variation of a traffic accident or violation within three months of getting their license. If the limit is increased, it allows two more years of practice to ensure the safety of other drivers, the teens and the teen's parents' pocketbook.
- In the case that teenagers must drive to a job or take sibilings to school, he/she my apply for a hardship license that will allow them to drive under the age of 18 only when it envolves one of the two duties stated above.
My Paragraph:
The legal driving age should be increased from 16 to 18. Novice drivers haven't mastered basic motor skills that take time and training to develop than what can be taught and learned in a matter of just two years. Teenagers or more likely to get into traffic violations like speeding, tailgating, running red lights, etc. They are less aware of the distractions and risks around the driving environment such as cell phones that might ring, the radio being too loud, what the passengers are doing. When a teenager transports passengers, the fatality risk of the teens increase by 360%. This goes for passengers who are peers of the teen driver because they might encourage taking more risks. Teenagers wear safety belts less often than older drivers.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Wounded Warrior Project
The Wounded Warrior Project is to support and provide aid to the veterans wounded in battle. The warriors protecting us go through more hardships than any of us ever will. They at least deserve to have their heroism remembered.
Our warriors are constantly dying and being maimed. Many lose body parts. Others have to endure psychiatric problems from the battles they've been through.
Our warriors are constantly dying and being maimed. Many lose body parts. Others have to endure psychiatric problems from the battles they've been through.
- Yet another example of how great we have it right now. Always remember that there's someone who's gone threw far worse than us.
- Now, I don't know about you, but if I had the job to give money to get thm therapy, I certainly would donate.
Remembering 9/11
Thinking back on that day, ten years ago on September 11th, America still gets melancholy over all of those people that died. Many people lost someone close to them. But the sun still shined after that dark day America still found happiness in people's hearts, especially the children's.
Such harsh feelings are shot at the terrorists. That hatred is more deadly than the missiles the military are hurling into the Middle East. I've actually just let go of that hatred because even though that day was so dark, so history turning, so deadly, so anguishing, so tearing, so heartbreaking, it's not healthy for me to hold dark hatred against anyone, even those who committed this horrendous act.
Such harsh feelings are shot at the terrorists. That hatred is more deadly than the missiles the military are hurling into the Middle East. I've actually just let go of that hatred because even though that day was so dark, so history turning, so deadly, so anguishing, so tearing, so heartbreaking, it's not healthy for me to hold dark hatred against anyone, even those who committed this horrendous act.
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