NOTE:
Teenager in Spanish is adolecente, which comes from the word adolecer that means that something is missing.
A nation is a teenager. The two of them change constantly, have billions of small problems, are exhausted and have a profound hunger for liberty. Also, both feel there is a gap in the puzzle they are trying to figure out. Teenagers search there answer in parties, books and experiencing new activities, while a country searches for answers within different bases such as economics and politics. In addition, they are stuck between finding an identity and the path they will follow, and discovering themselves.
The difference between these two is the guidance they can turn too. Who helps a teenage find its identity? Who pulls out a teenager from the black whole they have fallen to? Who helps the kid cut the cycle of mistakes and confusions? An adult is the responsible for such actions. Any adult can be a stable and confident source to look up to.
On the other hand, what is the nation’s adult? I believe the most common hypothesis between people, would be the nation’s ruler. Nevertheless, a ruler is a human that makes mistakes, and is as lost as its nation. For example, King Henry VIII of England changed entirely his position towards the church, not knowing if it will benefit the country. So, if a nation seeks up to a ruler like Henry, it would be the same, as if we trusted ones’ life in a card game.
However, just like in a card game there is a remote possibility of winning, and for England its victory was Queen Elizabeth I. I don’t think of Queen Elizabeth as a queen, or politician, or president or any known term, I consider her an adult, a mother. I am sure; a nation has to seek up to a constant and secure person that will guide it the same way for several consecutive years. If this process fails, like it has been happening al over history, a nation’s formation is interrupted, and will never finish growing. “The queen’s motto was still what it always had been: Semper eaden, Always the same.” (pg. 2) Therefore, during Elizabeth’s life, England was able to seek up to a trustworthy source.
Before I said that Elizabeth was a mom, but finally what is mom? I see a mom as the law because they both share the trait of constance. For example, America’s victory comes from the document that every American citizen has followed, since it was signed in 1776. They have a clear and concise idea of what they want and how they will act in order to get it, and it has been followed for a long period of time, enough time to form the most powerful nation in the world. In the other hand, there are countries such as Colombia, that are constantly changing policies and constitutions that break the growth of the country, such as the moment James arrived to throne.
lunes, 29 de septiembre de 2008
jueves, 25 de septiembre de 2008
Duplicating
Everything has a reason of being, just like legs are in the bottom of the body to carry the body, or horses live in grasslands and not in glaciers. For this same reason, the eyes are in the face, so we can’t see ourselves. It is very curious that everybody that has seen you knows your face better than yourself. Maybe this is a simple self-esteem trick that the human and animal creator gave us, so we become more confident about ourselves, and don’t care about the perception of others towards us. Or maybe, it is the other way around, the sight of us is not available, because we should only see our view of things, and be very selfish.
In the myth, Echo and Narcissus, Narcissus first saw himself in the water reflection and didn’t recognize himself. “He stooped down to drink, and saw his own image in the water; he thought it was some beautiful water-spirit living in the fountain. He stood gazing with admiration at those bright eyes, those locks curled like the locks of Bacchus or Apollo, the rounded cheeks, the ivory neck, the parted lips, and the glow of health and exercise over all. He fell in love with himself.” In the case of Echo, Narcissus didn’t recognize that she was repeating what he was saying; he just kept on talking, as if it was a normal conversation. “One day the youth, being separated from his companions, shouted aloud, “Who’s here?” Echo replied, “Here.” Narcissus looked around, but seeing no one called out, “Come.” Echo answered, “Come.”
In addition, I believe the myth repeats itself, by repeating the same repetition. This means that, Echo repeated sound and used the sense of hearing. Meanwhile, Narcissus’s reflection repeated his face and used the sense of sight. Therefore, the myth repeats the same, and is constant but not in an obvious way.
In the myth, Echo and Narcissus, Narcissus first saw himself in the water reflection and didn’t recognize himself. “He stooped down to drink, and saw his own image in the water; he thought it was some beautiful water-spirit living in the fountain. He stood gazing with admiration at those bright eyes, those locks curled like the locks of Bacchus or Apollo, the rounded cheeks, the ivory neck, the parted lips, and the glow of health and exercise over all. He fell in love with himself.” In the case of Echo, Narcissus didn’t recognize that she was repeating what he was saying; he just kept on talking, as if it was a normal conversation. “One day the youth, being separated from his companions, shouted aloud, “Who’s here?” Echo replied, “Here.” Narcissus looked around, but seeing no one called out, “Come.” Echo answered, “Come.”
In addition, I believe the myth repeats itself, by repeating the same repetition. This means that, Echo repeated sound and used the sense of hearing. Meanwhile, Narcissus’s reflection repeated his face and used the sense of sight. Therefore, the myth repeats the same, and is constant but not in an obvious way.
Clichés
Titles:
Freaky Friday
What Happens in Vegas
I Love You
Once Upon a Time in the West
Mar Abierto / Mar Adentro
Plot Lines:
All I want for Christmas is you
I love you
Disaster
Obstacles of love
Victim of cruelty or misfortune
Freaky Friday
What Happens in Vegas
I Love You
Once Upon a Time in the West
Mar Abierto / Mar Adentro
Plot Lines:
All I want for Christmas is you
I love you
Disaster
Obstacles of love
Victim of cruelty or misfortune
Spelling
1. Where is my jacket? I wanted to wear it today, and if I can't find it, we're going to be late.
2. Jane wanted to go on the school trip, but her mother said that two hundred dollars was too much for the family budget.
3. As she waited for Rodney to become conscience, Selma was seized with an attack of conscious-- was there anything she could have done to prevent the accident?
4. The map led the intrepid treasure hunters to a lead box of precious stones.
5. Have you seen their coats? They're going to need them; it's cold outside. I last
saw the coats over there.
6. After conducting careful research, Shufang had a brilliant idea; she'd write a paper on Thomas More's concept of the ideal society in Utopia.
7. Even though Bob would rather play video games than study, he decided to hit the books and then play some Halo.
8. It's easy to admire a business that puts so much effort into creating its signs and window displays.
9. You're fortunate to have survived the car crash without a scratch; it must have been because you were wearing your seat belt.
10. I would advise you to seek qualified legal advice about how to handle this situation.
2. Jane wanted to go on the school trip, but her mother said that two hundred dollars was too much for the family budget.
3. As she waited for Rodney to become conscience, Selma was seized with an attack of conscious-- was there anything she could have done to prevent the accident?
4. The map led the intrepid treasure hunters to a lead box of precious stones.
5. Have you seen their coats? They're going to need them; it's cold outside. I last
saw the coats over there.
6. After conducting careful research, Shufang had a brilliant idea; she'd write a paper on Thomas More's concept of the ideal society in Utopia.
7. Even though Bob would rather play video games than study, he decided to hit the books and then play some Halo.
8. It's easy to admire a business that puts so much effort into creating its signs and window displays.
9. You're fortunate to have survived the car crash without a scratch; it must have been because you were wearing your seat belt.
10. I would advise you to seek qualified legal advice about how to handle this situation.
Destiny is Already Written
Would you like to know how and when will you die? This is a common question asked in interviews, but 96% of the people that have answered said no. I’m astonished to find out that many of the characters of the myths, fall into the 4% that said yes.
These characters have visited oracles and want to know about their future, even though they are aware that the future is already written, and nothing can change it. “Laius, king of Thebes, was warned by an oracle that there was danger to his throne and life if his new-born son should be suffered to grow up. He therefore committed the child to the care of a herdsman with orders to destroy him.” How the myth demonstrated, Laius wasn’t able to change his destiny; nobody is able to change their destiny. Also, I find it absurd to visit an oracle, having the knowledge that no matter what he tells me I’ll be incompetent and won’t be able to change what he tells me. In addition, if I don’t like my future is because I’ll probably suffer, so I will most likely start worrying about my future, extending the amount of stress in my life.
These characters have visited oracles and want to know about their future, even though they are aware that the future is already written, and nothing can change it. “Laius, king of Thebes, was warned by an oracle that there was danger to his throne and life if his new-born son should be suffered to grow up. He therefore committed the child to the care of a herdsman with orders to destroy him.” How the myth demonstrated, Laius wasn’t able to change his destiny; nobody is able to change their destiny. Also, I find it absurd to visit an oracle, having the knowledge that no matter what he tells me I’ll be incompetent and won’t be able to change what he tells me. In addition, if I don’t like my future is because I’ll probably suffer, so I will most likely start worrying about my future, extending the amount of stress in my life.
Take My Advice
When a person is young, he is an alien to the world. He is barely discovering and understanding the world that surrounds him, and is constantly exited with simple things or actions. Nevertheless as a stranger, children are not aware of the dangers or consequences the world has, so they’re guide is usually a parent or experienced adult. This relationship has two main ingredients that are crucial for the safety of the child, obedience and confidence. The child has to be obedient to what he is told, and must trust the adult on whatever he is told to do. If any of these is missing there might be very serious problems, just like Phaëton and Daedalus demonstrated.
“Then Phaëton beheld the world on fire, and felt the heat intolerable.” Shows the lack of trust and obedience he had for his father, and didn’t said what he was told, when his father told him to change of
“Then Phaëton beheld the world on fire, and felt the heat intolerable.” Shows the lack of trust and obedience he had for his father, and didn’t said what he was told, when his father told him to change of
miércoles, 17 de septiembre de 2008
We Are All Judges
I’ve paid my dues -
Time after time -
I’ve done my sentence
But committed no crime – Queen. We Are The Champions
Venus was out of control when she found out that Cupid, his own son, had chosen the beautiful Psyche over her. She even made her do impossible tasks for her forgiveness and locked up his son. Nevertheless, Psyche and Cupid did nothing wrong, and still they were consumed by Venus jealousy. Psyche had no idea that the man she was marrying was Cupid, and Cupid can’t decide who to love.
In the myth of Dyrope, a very similar incident happened. When Dyrope gave her son the lotus flower, she didn’t know that nymph Lotis was the flower. Therefore, Dyrope meant no harm to the nymph, and still she was turned into a plant.
“The one place where a man ought to get a square deal is in a courtroom.” (Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird, Chapter 23). During our lives, there are many decisions and opinions that we make, based on what we think is just. Nevertheless, this justice is taken from our points of view, but we don’t walk a mile in others shoes. For that reason I agree with Atticus Finch, when he said that only under the rule of a judge, and the human rights there is almost a perfect deal. Outside of court, we all take the judge’s job, but only make fairness from our views. Once again, this is a common trait between humans, because we tend to take control over everything, such as our situations, peers, and Earth.
Time after time -
I’ve done my sentence
But committed no crime – Queen. We Are The Champions
Venus was out of control when she found out that Cupid, his own son, had chosen the beautiful Psyche over her. She even made her do impossible tasks for her forgiveness and locked up his son. Nevertheless, Psyche and Cupid did nothing wrong, and still they were consumed by Venus jealousy. Psyche had no idea that the man she was marrying was Cupid, and Cupid can’t decide who to love.
In the myth of Dyrope, a very similar incident happened. When Dyrope gave her son the lotus flower, she didn’t know that nymph Lotis was the flower. Therefore, Dyrope meant no harm to the nymph, and still she was turned into a plant.
“The one place where a man ought to get a square deal is in a courtroom.” (Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird, Chapter 23). During our lives, there are many decisions and opinions that we make, based on what we think is just. Nevertheless, this justice is taken from our points of view, but we don’t walk a mile in others shoes. For that reason I agree with Atticus Finch, when he said that only under the rule of a judge, and the human rights there is almost a perfect deal. Outside of court, we all take the judge’s job, but only make fairness from our views. Once again, this is a common trait between humans, because we tend to take control over everything, such as our situations, peers, and Earth.
A Warning Sign Please
Every decision taken in life has a consequence. I agree with this phrase, and I do belief that you have to respond for your actions. Nevertheless, I think that when someone proposes different paths, it is that person’s obligation to state the hidden consequences, and if he fails to do so, I would consider it cheating. In other words, for the benefit of the person that is taking a decision, you should enlighten them with consequences you know they are not aware of.
For example, in a modern day problem, when a teenager makes a wrong decision about addictions, I would only consider the action a sin if the child was aware of the implications of being an addict. If in that same case, the kid is not conscious about the consequences, I would first blame the person that offered him the decision before the victim.
In the case of Baccus and Midas, I would say that Baccus should be the one to blame. “He asked that whatever he might touch should be changed into gold. Bacchus consented, though sorry that he had not made a better choice.” In this case, Baccus lamented Midas decision, but lamenting is not an excuse for skipping vital information. If Baccus had told Midas about the possible consequences, and what could have happen with the loved ones and food, I’m sure that Midas would have modified or changed his wish. However, what really occurred was that Midas lost a wish and I have the feeling that Baccus cheated him, even though he had no reason for doing so.
Cheating can be made in many ways, and it can be intentional or not. To avoid unintentional cheating, informing all the possible consequences is fundamental, for making a conceit decision.
For example, in a modern day problem, when a teenager makes a wrong decision about addictions, I would only consider the action a sin if the child was aware of the implications of being an addict. If in that same case, the kid is not conscious about the consequences, I would first blame the person that offered him the decision before the victim.
In the case of Baccus and Midas, I would say that Baccus should be the one to blame. “He asked that whatever he might touch should be changed into gold. Bacchus consented, though sorry that he had not made a better choice.” In this case, Baccus lamented Midas decision, but lamenting is not an excuse for skipping vital information. If Baccus had told Midas about the possible consequences, and what could have happen with the loved ones and food, I’m sure that Midas would have modified or changed his wish. However, what really occurred was that Midas lost a wish and I have the feeling that Baccus cheated him, even though he had no reason for doing so.
Cheating can be made in many ways, and it can be intentional or not. To avoid unintentional cheating, informing all the possible consequences is fundamental, for making a conceit decision.
miércoles, 10 de septiembre de 2008
Battle Between Leaders
Before there was one dominate religion, but today there are thousands of religions with different gods, so whom are we going to follow? If there are so many religions, which one is right? Who are believers going to look up to?
After thinking about this, the only answer I could find was the prophets, but Gods and Prophets are so different. Prophets accept they are regular people with a specific mission, while Gods are supreme, they are from a much more advanced society, and have powers. After all, the main difference is, the gods explain why we are this way, so they turned out to be models of humans in a larger scale. Meanwhile, prophets are only guides that advice you how to live your life.
Therefore, gods can explain prophets by the way they act, and prophets can advice gods how to live, and make them recognize their mistakes.
“Job is a good man, but God makes him suffer. To test his faith.
“I remember.”
Takes away everything he has, his money, his family…
“His health.”
Makes him sick.
“To test his faith.”
Right. To test his faith. So, I’m wondering…
“What are you wondering?”
What you think about that?
Morrie coughs violently. His hands quiver as he drops them by his side.
“I think,” he says, smiling, “God overdid it.” (Tuesdays With Morrie. Mitch Albom. Pg.151)
While I was reading Diana and Actaeon, I was thinking what if prophets were present? What would they tell Diana? What would they say to Actaeon? If the prophet present was Jesus I’m sure he would say, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Meaning, that Diana shouldn’t turn Actaeon into an animal because it was a mistake that he intruded her house, but also Actaeon shouldn’t be so cruel while he hunts, because he found out how much pain he caused.
After thinking about this, the only answer I could find was the prophets, but Gods and Prophets are so different. Prophets accept they are regular people with a specific mission, while Gods are supreme, they are from a much more advanced society, and have powers. After all, the main difference is, the gods explain why we are this way, so they turned out to be models of humans in a larger scale. Meanwhile, prophets are only guides that advice you how to live your life.
Therefore, gods can explain prophets by the way they act, and prophets can advice gods how to live, and make them recognize their mistakes.
“Job is a good man, but God makes him suffer. To test his faith.
“I remember.”
Takes away everything he has, his money, his family…
“His health.”
Makes him sick.
“To test his faith.”
Right. To test his faith. So, I’m wondering…
“What are you wondering?”
What you think about that?
Morrie coughs violently. His hands quiver as he drops them by his side.
“I think,” he says, smiling, “God overdid it.” (Tuesdays With Morrie. Mitch Albom. Pg.151)
While I was reading Diana and Actaeon, I was thinking what if prophets were present? What would they tell Diana? What would they say to Actaeon? If the prophet present was Jesus I’m sure he would say, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Meaning, that Diana shouldn’t turn Actaeon into an animal because it was a mistake that he intruded her house, but also Actaeon shouldn’t be so cruel while he hunts, because he found out how much pain he caused.
The Waterfall
Thisbe and Pyramus, a pair of young lovers that are separated and can’t be together, both end up killing themselves for the other. This myth, remembered me of a well-known tragedy, called Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare. “A pair of star-cross'd lovers take their life” (Prologue Romeo and Juliet) presents the conditions the pair is living, just like in the myth, “One thing, however, they could not forbid—that love should glow with equal ardor in the bosoms of both”.
Usually, I would consider it a sin to compare these masterpieces, for their unique style, they both leave the same values and anxiety instilled in the reader. Also, it demonstrated how two masterpieces represent different generations, genres and detail, but they are able to mark the public in the same way. As well, I find it crucial to recognize Shakespeare’s work, because the myth was refreshed in human kind, and it’s values were able to touch more hearts.
The unintenede team work that both pieces did, reminded me of a waterfall. It first started as a vague idea, the stream of the river, then an author was able to bring it down, but it needed the help of the second author, gravity, to crash into the minds of humans.
A myth and a play, two master pieces with different authors and generations that end up crashing human minds; Thisbe and Pyramus, and Romeo and Juliet.
Usually, I would consider it a sin to compare these masterpieces, for their unique style, they both leave the same values and anxiety instilled in the reader. Also, it demonstrated how two masterpieces represent different generations, genres and detail, but they are able to mark the public in the same way. As well, I find it crucial to recognize Shakespeare’s work, because the myth was refreshed in human kind, and it’s values were able to touch more hearts.
The unintenede team work that both pieces did, reminded me of a waterfall. It first started as a vague idea, the stream of the river, then an author was able to bring it down, but it needed the help of the second author, gravity, to crash into the minds of humans.
A myth and a play, two master pieces with different authors and generations that end up crashing human minds; Thisbe and Pyramus, and Romeo and Juliet.
The Final Draft
Sure God created man before woman. But then you always make a rough draft before the final masterpiece. ~Author Unknown
Men have always been recognized by their strength and the amount of passion they have while they are fighting, but they are all vulnerable and addicted to the same thing. This can be as evil to curse the entire humanity or as sweet to find hope in moments of despair, but as bittersweet that it can be, all men are seduced by it, seduced by women.
Women have rarely been the main character, but have always influenced men tremendously. Pandora, the curious wife of Epimetheus is the perfect example of the balance between chaos and beauty. She was built by Jupiter, that made her beautiful, so she captivated the eyes of Prometheus, Jupiter’s enemy, and made her as curious inorder to curse Prometheu's invention.
Daphne is also a divinity of the mythology. She is the one that shows how hard it is for men to catch a woman’s eye, and also how powerful is the addiction from men towards women. “He touched the stem, and felt the flesh tremble under the new bark. He embraced the branches, and lavished kisses on the wood. The branches shrank from his lips. “Since you cannot be my wife,” said he, “you shall assuredly be my tree. I will wear you for my crown.” This is a demonstration how much effort a man will do for the love of a woman, and the wish to be loved back.
It is amazing what men can do for a women’s heart, and the amount of strength her love can produce. Also, how a woman’s little details and their touch can influence a men and story in such a radical way.
Men have always been recognized by their strength and the amount of passion they have while they are fighting, but they are all vulnerable and addicted to the same thing. This can be as evil to curse the entire humanity or as sweet to find hope in moments of despair, but as bittersweet that it can be, all men are seduced by it, seduced by women.
Women have rarely been the main character, but have always influenced men tremendously. Pandora, the curious wife of Epimetheus is the perfect example of the balance between chaos and beauty. She was built by Jupiter, that made her beautiful, so she captivated the eyes of Prometheus, Jupiter’s enemy, and made her as curious inorder to curse Prometheu's invention.
Daphne is also a divinity of the mythology. She is the one that shows how hard it is for men to catch a woman’s eye, and also how powerful is the addiction from men towards women. “He touched the stem, and felt the flesh tremble under the new bark. He embraced the branches, and lavished kisses on the wood. The branches shrank from his lips. “Since you cannot be my wife,” said he, “you shall assuredly be my tree. I will wear you for my crown.” This is a demonstration how much effort a man will do for the love of a woman, and the wish to be loved back.
It is amazing what men can do for a women’s heart, and the amount of strength her love can produce. Also, how a woman’s little details and their touch can influence a men and story in such a radical way.
domingo, 7 de septiembre de 2008
The Creator Kills The Creation
Earth has two sons, animals and nature. They have always gone along during thousands of years, and they both needed each other to survive. All animals depend in nature, well nature is the home of all of them, and gives them the food and conditions they need to survive. Meanwhile, nature needs animals to reproduce, and spread through out of every inch of Earth.
This connection had never been broken, until humans arrived. In their early years, as Leavers, they worked together, and had a bound. Enkidu in his yearly years represented this stage; he lived surrounded with animals and in the forest. “He feeds upon the grasslands with the gazelles; visits the watering places with the creatures.” (pg.5) Nevertheless, Leavers slowly became Takers by making their own environment, and getting from nature, but not giving him back. Enkidu also represents this moment of evolution, when he is taken into civilization and prefers to stand loyal to Gilgamesh than he’s homeland.
This separation was the end of a relationship, and the beginning of disaster. Since this event, humans have thought of themselves as the legimit rulers and owners of the world. With their power they have slowly destroyed the world, and now it is headed to destruction. Gilgamesh characterizes this step in humanity. You can recognize it by the unjust rules he gave his city and the need he had to destroy the cedar forest.
What seems very strange is the reason of human creation. Every animal has a beneficial purpose on Earth except for humans. If an animal tries to oppose to nature they are eliminated, but humans have been able to go against it and still be in Earth.
Most of the times, when something is created, only the creator can destroy it. For example a rock made by lava can only be melted easily with lava. Or in the case of snake poison, when someone is poisoned, that same poison can heel the injury. But in the case of humans is different, nature created humans, but it hasn’t been able to destroy us, instead humans we are destroying nature.
For that reason, I think humans will end up killing themselves. I guess that we will create such a negative environment that we will kill ourselves. Meanwhile, nature will be able to heel itself again, and slowly restore everything we took from it. In the text, this event is vaguely represented, when Gilgamesh doesn’t receive his eternal life, therefore Gilgamesh and what it represent, sooner or later will end up extinction.
This connection had never been broken, until humans arrived. In their early years, as Leavers, they worked together, and had a bound. Enkidu in his yearly years represented this stage; he lived surrounded with animals and in the forest. “He feeds upon the grasslands with the gazelles; visits the watering places with the creatures.” (pg.5) Nevertheless, Leavers slowly became Takers by making their own environment, and getting from nature, but not giving him back. Enkidu also represents this moment of evolution, when he is taken into civilization and prefers to stand loyal to Gilgamesh than he’s homeland.
This separation was the end of a relationship, and the beginning of disaster. Since this event, humans have thought of themselves as the legimit rulers and owners of the world. With their power they have slowly destroyed the world, and now it is headed to destruction. Gilgamesh characterizes this step in humanity. You can recognize it by the unjust rules he gave his city and the need he had to destroy the cedar forest.
What seems very strange is the reason of human creation. Every animal has a beneficial purpose on Earth except for humans. If an animal tries to oppose to nature they are eliminated, but humans have been able to go against it and still be in Earth.
Most of the times, when something is created, only the creator can destroy it. For example a rock made by lava can only be melted easily with lava. Or in the case of snake poison, when someone is poisoned, that same poison can heel the injury. But in the case of humans is different, nature created humans, but it hasn’t been able to destroy us, instead humans we are destroying nature.
For that reason, I think humans will end up killing themselves. I guess that we will create such a negative environment that we will kill ourselves. Meanwhile, nature will be able to heel itself again, and slowly restore everything we took from it. In the text, this event is vaguely represented, when Gilgamesh doesn’t receive his eternal life, therefore Gilgamesh and what it represent, sooner or later will end up extinction.
jueves, 4 de septiembre de 2008
Can't Live With It, Can't Live Without It
Gilgamesh’s character is the representation of humans, and their civilization. A cross his actions we can recognize our evolution, and way of thinking. Also, he has many characteristics that are common within us, and with them we can explain why we arrived to where we are.
By tablets X and XI, Gilgamesh’s representation of our society already covered, the evolution from Leavers to Takers, and he’s interaction with nature. Know he is demonstrating our greatest defects, such as dishonesty, laziness, arrogance and rebellion. From these, we can easily identify ourselves with Gilgamesh.
When Gilgamesh approaches to Urshanabi, he breaks essential pieces of stone, “When Gilgamesh heard this he raised the axe in his hand, drew the dagger from his belt, and slipped stealthily away after them. Like an arrow he fell among them ("the stone things"). From the middle of the woods their noise could be heard. Urshanabi, the sharp-eyed, saw.”(Tablet X). This shows our arrogance and the urgency of having objectives done fast, and for this we are messy. Later when Utanapishtim tells Gilgamesh the task he must accomplish in order to be immortal, Gilgamesh promises to do so. Nevertheless, Gilgamesh fails to do, and denies he’s mistake to Utanapishtim, with this Gilgamesh reveals the dishonest and lazy aspect of humans.
As Gilgamesh designs humans through out history, we recognize characteristics that have separate us from Leavers, and animals. Also, it can explain why we turned out to be in the place we arrived, and aspects we have grown with, that are stopping us from becoming Leavers, but aspects we can’t live without.
By tablets X and XI, Gilgamesh’s representation of our society already covered, the evolution from Leavers to Takers, and he’s interaction with nature. Know he is demonstrating our greatest defects, such as dishonesty, laziness, arrogance and rebellion. From these, we can easily identify ourselves with Gilgamesh.
When Gilgamesh approaches to Urshanabi, he breaks essential pieces of stone, “When Gilgamesh heard this he raised the axe in his hand, drew the dagger from his belt, and slipped stealthily away after them. Like an arrow he fell among them ("the stone things"). From the middle of the woods their noise could be heard. Urshanabi, the sharp-eyed, saw.”(Tablet X). This shows our arrogance and the urgency of having objectives done fast, and for this we are messy. Later when Utanapishtim tells Gilgamesh the task he must accomplish in order to be immortal, Gilgamesh promises to do so. Nevertheless, Gilgamesh fails to do, and denies he’s mistake to Utanapishtim, with this Gilgamesh reveals the dishonest and lazy aspect of humans.
As Gilgamesh designs humans through out history, we recognize characteristics that have separate us from Leavers, and animals. Also, it can explain why we turned out to be in the place we arrived, and aspects we have grown with, that are stopping us from becoming Leavers, but aspects we can’t live without.
Using Commas Exercise #3
1. The problems involved in this operation, are I think, numerous.
2. Celene, who does not usually tell anyone what she feels, said she didn't want to go to the dance.
3. To get tickets for some Broadway musicals, one has to order three months in advance.
4. Listening to the radio, Jun heard an announcement that Spangler, his own dog, was lost.
5. I used to live at 16689 Sutton Avenue, Milpitas, California, but we have since moved to 1895 Holland Way, Dubuque, Iowa.
6. The Valley of the Moon, the name of a section in Napa County, California, is the heart of the state's wine producing area.
7. Chris did not see how he could organize, write, and proofread this paper in only two hours.
8. By the pilings of the old pier, I found four starfish, a clam, and a sea anemone.
9. Yes, Helen did mention that all three of you were coming for lunch.
10. I relieve, therefore, that fraternities are good influences on a college campus.
2. Celene, who does not usually tell anyone what she feels, said she didn't want to go to the dance.
3. To get tickets for some Broadway musicals, one has to order three months in advance.
4. Listening to the radio, Jun heard an announcement that Spangler, his own dog, was lost.
5. I used to live at 16689 Sutton Avenue, Milpitas, California, but we have since moved to 1895 Holland Way, Dubuque, Iowa.
6. The Valley of the Moon, the name of a section in Napa County, California, is the heart of the state's wine producing area.
7. Chris did not see how he could organize, write, and proofread this paper in only two hours.
8. By the pilings of the old pier, I found four starfish, a clam, and a sea anemone.
9. Yes, Helen did mention that all three of you were coming for lunch.
10. I relieve, therefore, that fraternities are good influences on a college campus.
miércoles, 3 de septiembre de 2008
Using Comas Exercise #2
1. There was no question that John's painting, a huge colorful and ugly mural, was the worst entry in the art exhibit.
2. Werner von Braun, Willy Ley, and Edward Teller noted authorities in the field of rocket development, have done much to guide the missile program of the United States.
3. Mr. Cready's ability to say the wrong thing at the wrong time is, I believe amazing.
4. Running around the house, the dog was abruptly stopped by a fence.
5. If the opposition should win, our candidate would never have any political future.
6. Gracefully, lightly, and daintily the ballerina moved across the stage.
7. Glamour, the woman's fashion magazine recently incorporated with Charmanother fashion journal.
8. Joe was born on May 7, 1955 and his best friend was born exactly two months later on July 7, 1955.
9. Mr. and Mrs. Kwon, my parents' best friends, sat in front of us at the football game.
10. November 11, 1918 the armistice ending World War I was
2. Werner von Braun, Willy Ley, and Edward Teller noted authorities in the field of rocket development, have done much to guide the missile program of the United States.
3. Mr. Cready's ability to say the wrong thing at the wrong time is, I believe amazing.
4. Running around the house, the dog was abruptly stopped by a fence.
5. If the opposition should win, our candidate would never have any political future.
6. Gracefully, lightly, and daintily the ballerina moved across the stage.
7. Glamour, the woman's fashion magazine recently incorporated with Charmanother fashion journal.
8. Joe was born on May 7, 1955 and his best friend was born exactly two months later on July 7, 1955.
9. Mr. and Mrs. Kwon, my parents' best friends, sat in front of us at the football game.
10. November 11, 1918 the armistice ending World War I was
Using Comas Exercise #1
C. He left the scene of the accident and tried to forget that it had happened.
3. Oil which, is lighter than water, rises to the surface.
6. Madame de Stael was an attractive, gracious lady.
1. Nice is a word with many meanings ,and some of them are contradictory.
C. The contractor testified that the house was completed and that the work had
been done properly.
C.Some people refuse to go to the zoo because of pity for creatures that must
live in small cages.
5. Taxicabs that are dirty, are illegal in some cities.
5. The closet contained worn clothes, old shoes, and dirty hats.
C. The uninvited guest wore a dark blue tweed suit.
2. After surviving this ordeal, the trapper felt relieved.
3-prase. Mark Twain's early novels, I believe stand the test of time.
9. December 7, 1941, will never be forgotten.
7. The field was safe enough, wasn't it?
9. Write the editor of the Atlantic 8, Arlington Street, Boston, Massachusetts ,
02116.
2. He replied, "I have no idea what you mean."
2. After a good washing and grooming, the pup looked like a new dog.
2. Because of their opposition to institutions, that force creatures to live in
captivity, some people refuse to go to the zoo.
C. Men who are bald are frequently the ones who are the most authoritative on
the subject of baldness.
2. Vests which were once popular, have been out of vogue for several years.
2. As a celestial goddess, she regulated the course of the heavenly bodies and
controlled the alternating seasons.
C. I hope that some day he will learn how to be polite.
3. Oil which, is lighter than water, rises to the surface.
6. Madame de Stael was an attractive, gracious lady.
1. Nice is a word with many meanings ,and some of them are contradictory.
C. The contractor testified that the house was completed and that the work had
been done properly.
C.Some people refuse to go to the zoo because of pity for creatures that must
live in small cages.
5. Taxicabs that are dirty, are illegal in some cities.
5. The closet contained worn clothes, old shoes, and dirty hats.
C. The uninvited guest wore a dark blue tweed suit.
2. After surviving this ordeal, the trapper felt relieved.
3-prase. Mark Twain's early novels, I believe stand the test of time.
9. December 7, 1941, will never be forgotten.
7. The field was safe enough, wasn't it?
9. Write the editor of the Atlantic 8, Arlington Street, Boston, Massachusetts ,
02116.
2. He replied, "I have no idea what you mean."
2. After a good washing and grooming, the pup looked like a new dog.
2. Because of their opposition to institutions, that force creatures to live in
captivity, some people refuse to go to the zoo.
C. Men who are bald are frequently the ones who are the most authoritative on
the subject of baldness.
2. Vests which were once popular, have been out of vogue for several years.
2. As a celestial goddess, she regulated the course of the heavenly bodies and
controlled the alternating seasons.
C. I hope that some day he will learn how to be polite.
Be Careful For What You Wish For
After Enkidu died, Gilgamesh felt that the gods would give him the same punishment that his friend received. For this reason, Gilgamesh was panicked, “Over his friend, Enkidu, Gilgamesh cried bitterly, roaming the wilderness. "I am going to die!--am I not like Enkidu?! Deep sadness penetrates my core, I fear death, and now roam the wilderness” (tablet IX). In this moment Gilgamesh could only wish for an eternal life, so he went in search of it.
Eternal life is a very dangerous gift, because eternal has no finish line. It might be a gift, because during life you can do dangerous and risky decisions. Also, you can take your time in everything, and will never have to rush. Nevertheless, it is a crazy and stupid wish. You may have eternal life, but that doesn’t mean you will stay young, or that you will always be in the same condition. Maybe, you will have to live for an eternity in a comma or paralyzed, and that would be a dreadful life. Also, you will live for a pair of generations with the people you love, and with the relationships you build, but by the forth generation you will loose all the loved ones. In addition, you will always have the ideas you were raised by, but future generations will deny your values and the way you think.
If I was Gilgamesh, I would really think about my wish, because he might be making a huge mistake. I would like that in the next tablets, Utnapishtim and his wife wouldn’t help Gilgamesh. This way, Gilgamesh doesn’t suicide himself by giving him a life, and it would demonstrate that even kings can’t escape from some consequences.
Eternal life is a very dangerous gift, because eternal has no finish line. It might be a gift, because during life you can do dangerous and risky decisions. Also, you can take your time in everything, and will never have to rush. Nevertheless, it is a crazy and stupid wish. You may have eternal life, but that doesn’t mean you will stay young, or that you will always be in the same condition. Maybe, you will have to live for an eternity in a comma or paralyzed, and that would be a dreadful life. Also, you will live for a pair of generations with the people you love, and with the relationships you build, but by the forth generation you will loose all the loved ones. In addition, you will always have the ideas you were raised by, but future generations will deny your values and the way you think.
If I was Gilgamesh, I would really think about my wish, because he might be making a huge mistake. I would like that in the next tablets, Utnapishtim and his wife wouldn’t help Gilgamesh. This way, Gilgamesh doesn’t suicide himself by giving him a life, and it would demonstrate that even kings can’t escape from some consequences.
Classism Takes Over Human History
Since Mesopotamia, classism has been a problem. Gilgamesh and Enkidu turned out to be great friends, and made a great team. Together they were able to do everything, from fitting Humbaba to ruling over Uruk. Nevertheless, the fact that Enkidu was a beast and wasn’t born king made a great difference in tablets VI to VII.
I was surprised to see that the gods decided to make Enkidu the responsible for the death of Humbaba and the Bull of Heaven, “Sun God of Heaven replied to valiant Enlil: 'Was it not at my command that they killed the Bull of Heaven and Humbaba! Should now innocent Enkidu die!”(tablet VII). Both of the fights were aroused by Gilgamesh’s behavior, because Humbaba died for Gilgamesh’s desire of cutting down the forest, and the Bull’s death was for insulting a god’s daughter. Enkidu only participated in the fights, because he was a loyal to his king and friend. Therefore, I think Gilgamesh should be the one to receive the consequences the gods send, and Enkidu should be rewarded.
I think that the gods decision to kill Enkidu, was only made because he was born beast, and without a kingdom. Nevertheless, Enkidu was loyal and a great fighter and friend. Meanwhile, Gilgamesh used to be a very tyrant king, never thought about his actions, and was tremendously spoiled. If I was a god, I would make my decision based on there actions and the values they had inside, and not the status they were born in.
This decision reminded me of the world today. People that are born with less money have to suffer, and pay for the rich peoples actions. Also, they can’t even be rewarded for the tremendous effort they do and most likely will live in the same status for the rest of their lives. The text Gilgamesh mainly represents the beginning of human civilization, and it was clear that classism has always been an aspect that has marked human history strongly.
I was surprised to see that the gods decided to make Enkidu the responsible for the death of Humbaba and the Bull of Heaven, “Sun God of Heaven replied to valiant Enlil: 'Was it not at my command that they killed the Bull of Heaven and Humbaba! Should now innocent Enkidu die!”(tablet VII). Both of the fights were aroused by Gilgamesh’s behavior, because Humbaba died for Gilgamesh’s desire of cutting down the forest, and the Bull’s death was for insulting a god’s daughter. Enkidu only participated in the fights, because he was a loyal to his king and friend. Therefore, I think Gilgamesh should be the one to receive the consequences the gods send, and Enkidu should be rewarded.
I think that the gods decision to kill Enkidu, was only made because he was born beast, and without a kingdom. Nevertheless, Enkidu was loyal and a great fighter and friend. Meanwhile, Gilgamesh used to be a very tyrant king, never thought about his actions, and was tremendously spoiled. If I was a god, I would make my decision based on there actions and the values they had inside, and not the status they were born in.
This decision reminded me of the world today. People that are born with less money have to suffer, and pay for the rich peoples actions. Also, they can’t even be rewarded for the tremendous effort they do and most likely will live in the same status for the rest of their lives. The text Gilgamesh mainly represents the beginning of human civilization, and it was clear that classism has always been an aspect that has marked human history strongly.
Enkidu's Portrayal
A lot of hair
Shaggy body
Wild
Valiant
Strength- “In the wildness she created valiant Enkidu,
born of Silence, endowed with strength by Ninurta.
His whole body was shaggy with hair,
he had a full head of hair like a woman,
his locks billowed in profusion like Ashnan.
Shaggy body
Wild
Valiant
Strength- “In the wildness she created valiant Enkidu,
born of Silence, endowed with strength by Ninurta.
His whole body was shaggy with hair,
he had a full head of hair like a woman,
his locks billowed in profusion like Ashnan.
Cursed Earth
My values:
• Humble
• Caring
• Loyal
Defects: Vulnerable, has a quick temper
Characters:
- Penelope- The hero, she is Earth’s lover, and has characteristics of Enkidu.
-Stacy- The pupil, that is very ignorant.
ACT 1 SCENE I
During a terrible storm, a girl named Stacy was running dripping wet to her house. Right before she arrived, a thunder crashed into a tree beside her house and curios Stacy couldn’t wait to see what was under it. When she looked, there was a female figure covered with smoke, and looked tired.
Stacy: Who are you?
Penelope: What do I look like?
Stacy: Well you are a woman, but you arrived from that thunder.
Penelope: Yes, you are correct.
Stacy: But, how is that even possible? No one can arrive from a thunder.
(She giggles)
Penelope: But I just did.
Stacy: Yes, you are right. Would you like to come in for some hot chocolate?
Penelope: Sure. By the way, I’m Penelope.
Stacy: It is a pleasure to meet you, I’m Stacy.
Penelope: Well Stacy thank you for the invite.
SCENE II
(While drinking hot coco)
Stacy: So, where do you come from?
Penelope: Hmmm…it’s complicated.
Stacy: Don’t worry I have time.
Penelope: I used to be a star, a star that was united with your sun. We used to lighten all the galaxy and we used to be the most powerful couple of all during billions of years.
(Stacy was pale, and didn’t know if she should trust this woman.)
After some time, Earth evolved and became what we know today. During his’ first million years, he was just like any other planet. He used his time discovering the galaxy, and rotating around the sun.
(Penelope paused and took a deep breath)
But Earth decided that he wouldn’t let the stars be in charge of life, so Earth decided that he would make is own life. With this Earth made rivers, animals, trees and everything else we know today, but all of this was against the galaxies rules.
SCENE III
Stacy: Is this a joke?
Penelope: It’s not, but you decide whether you will believe me or you don’t. May I continue, or you have more questions?
Stacy: Please, go on.
Penelope: There the Universe Committee, send me to stop Earth from going crazy. Therefore, I attacked him with a gigantic fire ball, killing dinosaurs and other species, but right before I was going to send the other fire ball; I fell in love of Earth. It was a strange feeling, Earth was so powerful, and seduced me with all the colors it grew inside him.
(She looked through the window)
SCENE IV
Stacy: This is crazy.
Penelope: You insolent child! I already told you, if you don’t want to believe me, I couldn’t care less. I’m on my way.
Stacy: Sorry, sorry, please continue.
Penelope: All right. Well after I fell in love with Earth, obviously the Sun was furious. He said to Earth, “All right take her, and go on making live for yourself, but I will send you a terrible pest, called humans. You will grow them between your other species, and let them reproduce into millions. They will start by killing other living animals in your planet, and later when everything is dead, they will kill you. That is your price for rebellion, and treason.”
Since the moment Earth was cured I come to the surface. My appearance is rain, so I wan wash and destroy what humans build.
Stacy: You are rain?
Penelope: Yes, but I’m getting weaker and weaker. Earth’s atmosphere is getting thicker and hotter, so this doesn’t let me get in, and I can’t spread my water through out most places. This is taking all of my energy and I don’t think I will be able to keep on for long. I used to find strength from my loyalty and love, but I’m in despair for Earth and myself.
Stacy: That is why you look tired, and fell?
Penelope: Correct.
SCENE V
Stacy: So you are trying to kill us.
Penelope: Yes, but I’m failing. Nevertheless, I shouldn’t be your enemy, because I’m trying to help Earth, and if Earth survives, you survive.
Stacy: Is there any way I can help?
Penelope: (Laughs) No. There is no way, because Sun programmed you with the need to take over the world, and there is no way you can stop it. Obviously, you can help by recycling and other projects against pollution, but mainly you can help by spreading the word to many people.
Stacy: And what about you? Why don’t you kill Sun?
Penelope: I’m a woman, rain and star, by the time the curse is over I will be physically fine, but there will be an immense pain within me. And hunny, I can’t kill Sun. He used to be my partner, and if I kill him Earth will die, taking you with himself. I’ll be leaving know, I have to rain over Africa’s rain forest, but remember Stacy, do your best to take care of Earth, because without him you are history.
• Humble
• Caring
• Loyal
Defects: Vulnerable, has a quick temper
Characters:
- Penelope- The hero, she is Earth’s lover, and has characteristics of Enkidu.
-Stacy- The pupil, that is very ignorant.
ACT 1 SCENE I
During a terrible storm, a girl named Stacy was running dripping wet to her house. Right before she arrived, a thunder crashed into a tree beside her house and curios Stacy couldn’t wait to see what was under it. When she looked, there was a female figure covered with smoke, and looked tired.
Stacy: Who are you?
Penelope: What do I look like?
Stacy: Well you are a woman, but you arrived from that thunder.
Penelope: Yes, you are correct.
Stacy: But, how is that even possible? No one can arrive from a thunder.
(She giggles)
Penelope: But I just did.
Stacy: Yes, you are right. Would you like to come in for some hot chocolate?
Penelope: Sure. By the way, I’m Penelope.
Stacy: It is a pleasure to meet you, I’m Stacy.
Penelope: Well Stacy thank you for the invite.
SCENE II
(While drinking hot coco)
Stacy: So, where do you come from?
Penelope: Hmmm…it’s complicated.
Stacy: Don’t worry I have time.
Penelope: I used to be a star, a star that was united with your sun. We used to lighten all the galaxy and we used to be the most powerful couple of all during billions of years.
(Stacy was pale, and didn’t know if she should trust this woman.)
After some time, Earth evolved and became what we know today. During his’ first million years, he was just like any other planet. He used his time discovering the galaxy, and rotating around the sun.
(Penelope paused and took a deep breath)
But Earth decided that he wouldn’t let the stars be in charge of life, so Earth decided that he would make is own life. With this Earth made rivers, animals, trees and everything else we know today, but all of this was against the galaxies rules.
SCENE III
Stacy: Is this a joke?
Penelope: It’s not, but you decide whether you will believe me or you don’t. May I continue, or you have more questions?
Stacy: Please, go on.
Penelope: There the Universe Committee, send me to stop Earth from going crazy. Therefore, I attacked him with a gigantic fire ball, killing dinosaurs and other species, but right before I was going to send the other fire ball; I fell in love of Earth. It was a strange feeling, Earth was so powerful, and seduced me with all the colors it grew inside him.
(She looked through the window)
SCENE IV
Stacy: This is crazy.
Penelope: You insolent child! I already told you, if you don’t want to believe me, I couldn’t care less. I’m on my way.
Stacy: Sorry, sorry, please continue.
Penelope: All right. Well after I fell in love with Earth, obviously the Sun was furious. He said to Earth, “All right take her, and go on making live for yourself, but I will send you a terrible pest, called humans. You will grow them between your other species, and let them reproduce into millions. They will start by killing other living animals in your planet, and later when everything is dead, they will kill you. That is your price for rebellion, and treason.”
Since the moment Earth was cured I come to the surface. My appearance is rain, so I wan wash and destroy what humans build.
Stacy: You are rain?
Penelope: Yes, but I’m getting weaker and weaker. Earth’s atmosphere is getting thicker and hotter, so this doesn’t let me get in, and I can’t spread my water through out most places. This is taking all of my energy and I don’t think I will be able to keep on for long. I used to find strength from my loyalty and love, but I’m in despair for Earth and myself.
Stacy: That is why you look tired, and fell?
Penelope: Correct.
SCENE V
Stacy: So you are trying to kill us.
Penelope: Yes, but I’m failing. Nevertheless, I shouldn’t be your enemy, because I’m trying to help Earth, and if Earth survives, you survive.
Stacy: Is there any way I can help?
Penelope: (Laughs) No. There is no way, because Sun programmed you with the need to take over the world, and there is no way you can stop it. Obviously, you can help by recycling and other projects against pollution, but mainly you can help by spreading the word to many people.
Stacy: And what about you? Why don’t you kill Sun?
Penelope: I’m a woman, rain and star, by the time the curse is over I will be physically fine, but there will be an immense pain within me. And hunny, I can’t kill Sun. He used to be my partner, and if I kill him Earth will die, taking you with himself. I’ll be leaving know, I have to rain over Africa’s rain forest, but remember Stacy, do your best to take care of Earth, because without him you are history.
martes, 2 de septiembre de 2008
Sentence Fragments: Exercise 2
These paragraphs need proofreading for possible fragments. Use the space below each paragraph for revising.
1. How can a person find patriotism in a local night club? Well, it did not take me too long. About four weeks ago in a little night club in Louisville, Kentucky, a couple of my friends, Rick and Lon, the duo who were providing the entertainment that night for the club.
ANSWER: 1. How can a person find patriotism in a local night club? Well, it did not take me too long. About four weeks ago in a little night club in Louisville, Kentucky, a couple of my friends, Rick and Lon, the duo who were providing the entertainment that night for the club, sang a popular American song.
2. For the past twenty years, the Survey Research Center at the University of Michigan has been measuring the level of Americans' trust and confidence in their politicians and quasi-political trust and confidence in their political institutions and their leaders. "Political" being all levels of government, and "quasi-political" churches, labor unions, large professional/business associations, educational institutions, and the like. The result is that a very sharp decline has taken place every year since 1964.
ANSWER: For the past twenty years, the Survey Research Center at the University of Michigan has been measuring the level of Americans' trust and confidence in their politicians and quasi-political trust and confidence in their political institutions and their leaders. "Political" means all levels of government, and "quasi-political" include churches, labor unions, large professional/business associations, educational institutions, and the like. The result is that a very sharp decline has taken place every year since 1964.
3. For 200 years Americans believed in better jobs, better homes, a better life for one's children. This confidence no longer exists. Polls now indicate that fewer Americans who feel they are better off today than they were five years ago. A public-opinion analysis group has found that large numbers of Americans, at some times and in some places, see themselves as lower on the ladder. Adding worse living conditions and anticipation of further decline over the next five years.
ANSWER: 3. For 200 years Americans believed in better jobs, better homes, a better life for one's children. This confidence no longer exists. Polls now indicate that fewer Americans who feel they are better off today than they were five years ago. A public-opinion analysis group has found that large numbers of Americans, at some times and in some places, see themselves as lower on the ladder with declining living conditions.
4. Well, in looking at the picture at the left you see an old lady. She has a very funny look on her face. As if she's lonely and just wants to be left alone. She also looks as if she has seen a lot and experienced lots of things.
ANSWER: 4. Well, in looking at the picture at the left you see an old lady. She has a very funny look on her face, as if she's lonely and just wants to be left alone. She also looks as if she has seen a lot and experienced lots of things.
5. A president is an appointed leader. Someone who is a decision maker in the executive branch of our government. This doesn't necessarily mean that the person the people elect is capable. Just hopefully assumes. Assumes through his past record as a politician, over the years' buildup of experience and handling situations.
ANSWER: 5. A president is an appointed leader, someone who is a decision maker in the executive branch of our government. This doesn't necessarily mean that the person the people elect is capable. Just hopefully assumes that through his past record as a politician, over the years' buildup of experience and handling situations.
1. How can a person find patriotism in a local night club? Well, it did not take me too long. About four weeks ago in a little night club in Louisville, Kentucky, a couple of my friends, Rick and Lon, the duo who were providing the entertainment that night for the club.
ANSWER: 1. How can a person find patriotism in a local night club? Well, it did not take me too long. About four weeks ago in a little night club in Louisville, Kentucky, a couple of my friends, Rick and Lon, the duo who were providing the entertainment that night for the club, sang a popular American song.
2. For the past twenty years, the Survey Research Center at the University of Michigan has been measuring the level of Americans' trust and confidence in their politicians and quasi-political trust and confidence in their political institutions and their leaders. "Political" being all levels of government, and "quasi-political" churches, labor unions, large professional/business associations, educational institutions, and the like. The result is that a very sharp decline has taken place every year since 1964.
ANSWER: For the past twenty years, the Survey Research Center at the University of Michigan has been measuring the level of Americans' trust and confidence in their politicians and quasi-political trust and confidence in their political institutions and their leaders. "Political" means all levels of government, and "quasi-political" include churches, labor unions, large professional/business associations, educational institutions, and the like. The result is that a very sharp decline has taken place every year since 1964.
3. For 200 years Americans believed in better jobs, better homes, a better life for one's children. This confidence no longer exists. Polls now indicate that fewer Americans who feel they are better off today than they were five years ago. A public-opinion analysis group has found that large numbers of Americans, at some times and in some places, see themselves as lower on the ladder. Adding worse living conditions and anticipation of further decline over the next five years.
ANSWER: 3. For 200 years Americans believed in better jobs, better homes, a better life for one's children. This confidence no longer exists. Polls now indicate that fewer Americans who feel they are better off today than they were five years ago. A public-opinion analysis group has found that large numbers of Americans, at some times and in some places, see themselves as lower on the ladder with declining living conditions.
4. Well, in looking at the picture at the left you see an old lady. She has a very funny look on her face. As if she's lonely and just wants to be left alone. She also looks as if she has seen a lot and experienced lots of things.
ANSWER: 4. Well, in looking at the picture at the left you see an old lady. She has a very funny look on her face, as if she's lonely and just wants to be left alone. She also looks as if she has seen a lot and experienced lots of things.
5. A president is an appointed leader. Someone who is a decision maker in the executive branch of our government. This doesn't necessarily mean that the person the people elect is capable. Just hopefully assumes. Assumes through his past record as a politician, over the years' buildup of experience and handling situations.
ANSWER: 5. A president is an appointed leader, someone who is a decision maker in the executive branch of our government. This doesn't necessarily mean that the person the people elect is capable. Just hopefully assumes that through his past record as a politician, over the years' buildup of experience and handling situations.
Sentence Fragments: Exercise 3
The following paragraph has no capital letters or periods to mark the beginnings and ends of sentences. Add capitals, periods, commas, and/or other punctuation that may be needed to make the word groups into complete sentences. Your goal is to be sure that there are no fragments.
my brother was always my best friend when I was a child especially as we two were almost alone in the world we lived with our old grandmother in a little house, almost a shack, in the country whenever I think of him now I see a solemn, responsible boy a boy too old for his years who looked out for me no matter what once there was a bully John Anson who looked enormous to me though he was probably an average twelve-year-old John had it in for me because he liked Littice Grant who liked me he decided to beat me up right before her eyes I was lucky my brother came by he didn't interfere any he just stood there somehow though his presence gave me confidence I licked the stuffing out of John Anson if my brother hadn't been there I don't think I could have done it.
ANSWER
My brother was always my best friend when I was a child, especially as we two were almost alone in the world. We lived with our old grandmother in a little house, almost a shack, in the country. Whenever I think of him now, I see a solemn, responsible boy, a boy too old for his years, who looked out for me no matter what. Once there was a bully, John Anson, who looked enormous to me, though he was probably an average twelve-year-old. John had it in for me, because he liked Littice Grant, who liked me. He decided to beat me up, right before her eyes, I was lucky my brother came by. He didn't interfere any he just stood there, somehow though, his presence gave me confidence. I licked the stuffing out of John Anson. If my brother hadn't been there, I don't think I could have done it.
my brother was always my best friend when I was a child especially as we two were almost alone in the world we lived with our old grandmother in a little house, almost a shack, in the country whenever I think of him now I see a solemn, responsible boy a boy too old for his years who looked out for me no matter what once there was a bully John Anson who looked enormous to me though he was probably an average twelve-year-old John had it in for me because he liked Littice Grant who liked me he decided to beat me up right before her eyes I was lucky my brother came by he didn't interfere any he just stood there somehow though his presence gave me confidence I licked the stuffing out of John Anson if my brother hadn't been there I don't think I could have done it.
ANSWER
My brother was always my best friend when I was a child, especially as we two were almost alone in the world. We lived with our old grandmother in a little house, almost a shack, in the country. Whenever I think of him now, I see a solemn, responsible boy, a boy too old for his years, who looked out for me no matter what. Once there was a bully, John Anson, who looked enormous to me, though he was probably an average twelve-year-old. John had it in for me, because he liked Littice Grant, who liked me. He decided to beat me up, right before her eyes, I was lucky my brother came by. He didn't interfere any he just stood there, somehow though, his presence gave me confidence. I licked the stuffing out of John Anson. If my brother hadn't been there, I don't think I could have done it.
Pleading For Dreams
Dreams are small magical moments heaven sends you. Most of the times you don’t remember them, sometimes they are a collage of unimportant events, or fast flashes of the past or the future. Well, Gilgamesh has his dreams right beside him at all times, and he even asks the god Shamash to send him some. After having the two identical dreams with different characters, another set of dreams arrived in the cedar forest. “The skies roared with thunder and the earth heaved, then came darkness and a stillness like death. Lightening smashed the ground and fires blazed out; Death flooded from the skies. When the heat died and the fires went out, the plains had turned to ash.” Enkidu was able to interpret the dreams that Shamash sended, and they turned to be very positive.
I was surprised of how much dreams are constantly appearing in the text. They are presents of the Gods, and they are taken very seriously, unlike today, that most people ignore them. Also, they are very important for the characters, that they can be considered as their main weapon. Nevertheless, I think that asking for dreams that explain the future, reveals a touch of fear within the characters. If they pleaded to the Gods to send them courage or strength, means that they just want the support of the gods; but by asking them for dreams, mean that the character will act depending in the future result, so they are not acting from the heart.
I was surprised of how much dreams are constantly appearing in the text. They are presents of the Gods, and they are taken very seriously, unlike today, that most people ignore them. Also, they are very important for the characters, that they can be considered as their main weapon. Nevertheless, I think that asking for dreams that explain the future, reveals a touch of fear within the characters. If they pleaded to the Gods to send them courage or strength, means that they just want the support of the gods; but by asking them for dreams, mean that the character will act depending in the future result, so they are not acting from the heart.
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