Waiting for Godot
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Thursday, December 22, 2011
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Simmering night's moon that floats in streams or
clouds that darkened howls reflect reflections of spheres a star's
throw away
veiled reality is
unseen like absinthe lights that aurora-borealis the morning of my life, gone
dark, set and night
and to awaken the
day's duty--to prayer, to posture, to prostrated pose, spinning
dizzy of movement,
whose strength of rebellion plans the coming of my perfection
a violin's breath
across the chaos of my mother's death, my
how I am a
homeless and a vagabond with no father to have taught me
I blame him, I
the initiate come begging borderless, mouthing ecstatic scions of
woe, of wonder witless—“I am asking permission. I am seeking submission. I am
aiming at all the father and mother I’m missing.” I hacked cough out the
meaningful failure, and about in the dead air of childhood, from memories and
scarred mementos that wreak heaven’s havoc.
I ate yesterday, eaten it well this, a cold raw plate, and I will vomit
it the next. He is infinite foul that married me to this rest so that I may
sleep never, nighted and upset.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Monday, November 28, 2011
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Existentialism Intro
As we discussed in class, here are some Existentialist ideas. Choose one or two or more and tell me what you think. Do you agree? Disagree? Why? You needn't worry about "arguing" or analyzing. This is about telling me what you feel, what's applicable to you, in your own life. Post your thoughts.
1. Existence is absurd and true meaning in life is impossible.
2. Day to day existence is filled with anxiety and fear.
3. I can only obtain true meaning in life after I have reached a state of
nothingness.
4. Whether or not God exists is irrelevant because of free will.
5. Political philosophies, religious dogma, societal beliefs are irrelevant
to me and do not define me.
6. The idea that I am born into a particular time, place, family, and
economic environment is absurd.
7. My most authentic moment in life is death.
8. When I am born, I am undefined without any prior essence or
preconceived personality or soul.
9. Ultimately, I am alone in this world, alienated from everything that
attempts to define me.
10. In life, I must make choices regardless of what’s best for others. I can
only choose what’s best for me.
1. Existence is absurd and true meaning in life is impossible.
2. Day to day existence is filled with anxiety and fear.
3. I can only obtain true meaning in life after I have reached a state of
nothingness.
4. Whether or not God exists is irrelevant because of free will.
5. Political philosophies, religious dogma, societal beliefs are irrelevant
to me and do not define me.
6. The idea that I am born into a particular time, place, family, and
economic environment is absurd.
7. My most authentic moment in life is death.
8. When I am born, I am undefined without any prior essence or
preconceived personality or soul.
9. Ultimately, I am alone in this world, alienated from everything that
attempts to define me.
10. In life, I must make choices regardless of what’s best for others. I can
only choose what’s best for me.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Sonnet Writing Assignment
Directions: Using any one (1) of Shakespeare's sonnets that we've read: Sonnet 130, 126, 29, 116, 18 or any of your choosing, write a one-page (250 word max) essay, using textual references when necessary, that formulates a thesis which argues the merits of the literary devices found in the poem. Describe and define in detail the ways in which the literary devices function in the poem. Do NOT define what, say, alliteration is. Tell me how and why it is used in the poem.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Book Conferences and Presentation Dates
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November 14th
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November 15th
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November 16th
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November 17th
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November 18th
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0 pd—Steph (BC)
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0 pd.--Cathy (BC)
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0 pd. –Karl (BC)
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2nd Pd—Jess (BC)
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2nd Pd. –Ko Lung (BC)
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5th Pd.—David (BC)
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5th Pd. Anthony (BC)
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5th Pd. –Klara (BC)
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10th Pd. –Rich (BC)
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10th Pd. –Zach (BC)
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10th Pd. Daniel (BC)
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10th Pd. –Fatima (BC)
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4th Pd. Cathy & Steph (P)
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4th and 5th
Pd. David (P)
Ko Lung(P), Rich (P), Klara (P)
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4th Pd. Zach (P) & Anthony (P)
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4th Pd. (Jess (P) & Daniel (P)
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November 21st
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4th Pd. –Karl (P) & Fatima (P)
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Monday, October 24, 2011
Writing Prompt 1
Directions:
Create a prewriting worksheet that seeks to brainstorm as many ideas about the following prompt. Then draft an essay that addresses each of the ideas. Be careful that you create an introduction that is a result of the body paragraphs you've written. If you're brave, write a conclusion that is an extension of what you've established.
Create a prewriting worksheet that seeks to brainstorm as many ideas about the following prompt. Then draft an essay that addresses each of the ideas. Be careful that you create an introduction that is a result of the body paragraphs you've written. If you're brave, write a conclusion that is an extension of what you've established.
1980. A recurring theme in literature is the classic war
between a passion and responsibility. For instance, a personal cause, a love, a
desire for revenge, a determination to redress a wrong, or some other emotion
or drive may conflict with moral duty. Choose a literary work in which a
character confronts the demands of a private passion that conflicts with his or
her responsibilities. In a well-written essay show clearly the nature of the
conflict, its effects upon the character, and its significance to the work.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
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