Pressure :(

parents - one who we just have to listen to
schools - expected to have good grades
friends - doing things we don’t really want, influences

Most of the time I will follow through with these “pressures” but sometime when it is too much I will rebel. There are certain limits to my endurance, also what I think would be the best for me. As I grow older, less and less things would control me, I like to think independently.

I get to be Thoreau!!

That Keatting guy, he sounds very much so like me yet how is he so small and moving in that box thing. (Due to technology differences) Those kids that he taught, they are like my Ellen, a student of us transcendentalists. WAIT!! Did they took MY ideas and put it into that box?!?! Outrageous. It was nice to see many "understood" our teaching but that one guy Neal who had misinterpret it and had committed suicide. Too bad for him I guess, he could of had a luxurious life. Though many did got my concept and I was surprise to see the "inner light" above them as I watch this box with moving pictures.

Thoreau's Society

Thoreau was an unusual person yet he and the "unusual English teacher" had an unusual common. Though both had unusual actions, they were both significant to the theme of the play/movie. Thoreau who likes to does things backward and Keatting who had his unusual ways of teaching; ripping pages out of books, standing on desk, and marching around the courtyard. No other teachers would teach like him. Yes they are weird, but with these weird ideas, society was able to change through history.

Female Characters and Writers

I think gender does really matter when putting into perspectives. Women will view men and themselves differently compared to the men. In Ethan Frome, there are clear distinctions between a man and a woman through Zenna and Mattie. One example between those two is when Edith describes the "flat chest." Through a woman's perspective, most will look through beauty and gracefulness. As for men, some might look for the same thing but other might look for other traits, such as personalities or economically (though that may not be a good trait to look for). Ultimately, I think it depends on the person rather then the gender.

Hey Mattie

You remember that night where we walk all the way from the dance back home? You rejecting that guy, made my heart smiles as we walk the long walk home. Walking isn't really my thing but I really enjoyed that one, getting to spend time with you makes my life all the better. Even that time when we have dinner together at home, I felt something amazing inside of me rising that has never happened before. Though it may be a bit weird to sit down and eat dinner, I actually loved it. After that night, I knew that you were the one that my heart desires. At the same time, I felt guilty when I look back at Zenna, cheating on her. What's worst is that you are her cousin! This guilt has been preventing me from telling you my true feelings, but now it is too late. Though it may be late, I hope that you would know my true feeling. I love you Maddie.

Ethan Frome

Thoreau's Teaching

In public schools, it is hard to get the best type of education for it is a public school. It is free and all kinds of students will come, some willing and some non-willing to learn. With students such as those will disturb the learning process of others. I think education is best according to Henry and John. "A mind that sends, and minds that receive." Teachers aren't there to teach everything to a student but move them to the right directions and clear up obstacles in the way. Teachers can't force knowledge into a student's head, rather the student's must be willing to accept the knowledge. Many complains about "bad teachers" that can't teach, therefore they couldn't learn. I think that's just an excuse to not learn. If one is willing to learn, even with a bad teacher, the student can still continues his/her learning no problem. Proven by colleges and UCs, all of these schools basically stand on self-studying from the students.

Civil Disobedience

Civil disobedience is the active refusal to obey certain laws, demands and commands of a government, or of an occupying power, without resorting to physical violence. It can either be good or bad depending on what it is that you are going against. If a civil disobedience is carried out successfully, it can definitely change the society. Me? I am too young so do such things but something similar was done in my family.

Henry David Thoreau

1. Civil Disobedience is one of his greatest works
2. He died at the age of forty-four
3. Cape Cod and Maine woods were frequent relaxation times for him
4. Viewed him as a "cranky hermit"
5. His brother, John, tragically died when Thoreau was twenty-five
6. his main occupations were making pencils
7. He decided that he wanted to write when he was twenty-eight
8. His college was Harvard
9. Greatest known achievements was the two year experiment
10. Nature, spiritual book, belletristic achievement.
http://kimburrrhunter.blogspot.com/

Ralph Waldo Emerson

1. Emerson was born in Boston
2. Son of a Unitarian minister, time of Puritan
3. Ralph was sent to school before he was three years old
4. Ralph Waldo Emerson was eight at the time of his father's death
5. At ten he writes his Aunt Mary of his studies in the Latin School
6. Emerson entered Harvard at the age of fourteen
7. Emerson gave great, almost overwhelming, emphasis to the self
8. His first book, Nature, appeared in 1836
9. He was fonder of desultory reading than of regular study
10. He regretted that his teaching was perfunctory
http://www.emersoncentral.com/others/life_of_ralph_waldo_emerson.htm
http://eolit.hrw.com/hlla/authorbios/index2.jsp?author=11ralphwaldoemerson&WebLogicSession=QmmHlrTSl91ICx1IXsskC6NwH2mdJTrwvgNG6k9ZKEKVf8DrEMj7|-502370712525240

451 Podcast

I learn to cut musics into pieces and putting them into the podcast. It was to going through the musics and picking the best part. During the project, I learned that Fahrenheit 451 is actually a very good book to teach us the importance of books or society in general. Though at first, I didn't really liked reading 451 at all. Working in groups is hard in term meeting up because of the location and of course the time. In many podcast, I like the content of each, the questions and answers were really interesting. Though most podcast can improve fluidity, doesn't sound natural.

Reflection

This class has been one of my favorite english class, we actually put the technology in use. I learned tons such as creating a podcast and creating a blog. Though I would like to learn more on actually making a real movie. I think we used the technology enough for an english class compare to other classes that forbidden laptops. I am doing quite well in the class except when it come to the timed essays. Maybe more time working on essay? I should try harder, my best!

Creative Commons

1. When interviewing a guest, don't be afraid to rerecord your questions, especially if the question didn't come off right in the first place. It is easy to rerecord the question and place it over the original question.

2. The royalty is paid to the rights holder of that song. How much is payed varies.

3. There are several licenses :
- Attribution
- Noncommercial
- No Derivative Works
- Share Alike

Ray Bradbury

I think Bradbury is very old styled, he rather use a typewriter then a computer to do his writing. He thinks typing using a typewriter is much faster then typing on a computer. He is also weird to think that in the future, firemen will burn books instead of putting out fire. That can also be considered imagination?

Podcast - Discovery News

1. Science Conspiracies, Theories and Hoaxes

2. No real music, just background sounds

3. What makes it unique is how it is presented
(Of course the content is different)

Science Fiction

Brainstorm
What if America was developed differently?
Man vs Time, present and past
Colonial period, Declaration of Independence
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, etc.

Adaptation

One movie that i thought had better adaptation then the book was Narnia. Aslan was better visualized as to how he was "supernatural" with special powers. Also the Witch and the world behind the wardrobe. In Fahrenheit 451, the movie really had a bad adaptation. In the future, with advance technology, why would you stack books on a table just to burn them. To me, the future would be filled with big buildings and very technology based yet in the movie, it was like the old times living in rural area. Though there were also good adaptations such as the fast train and the plasma screen TV in Montag's house.

Life of a Teenager

Shirou is an old character who goes to a modern school. Constantly surprised by both the teachers and the students; they acted incredibly different in his time. Shirou would have teachers whom would be considered "tyrannical" to the colonies of US. Students whom would have thoughts like Shakespeare when he said, "I will push your maid to the wall" (Romeo and Juliet). That's not all, whenever laptops appeared in his face, it would frighten Shirou for it does things that would be "impossible". Shirou was overwhelmed of this "new world" so he decided to return his his "old world" where it was once again peaceful.

Futurama

The future will be much better than the present. Technology will greatly further advances as time pass and life would be much easier. Many new technology has been demonstrated in many movies such as TRANSFORMER or IRON MAN. Where flying is no longer a problem to men and cars, and robots that can talk and have human characteristics. The future would be like FUTURAMA, booths that serves food, teleportations instead of transportations, and inhuman things becoming human.

The Winding Stair

In order to rise up to a better place, many steps have to be taken. At times, you might have to go round and round to achieve your goal. Also, rising up can take a time long, long time. As time passes by, your goals won't be as important as it used to be, but rather your life. When I am old, I would remember most about my family and friends. They had been with me throughout my whole entire life, supporting me with everything.