Death of a Salesman

Quote: "Because the man who makes an appearance in the business world, the man who creates personal interest, is the man who gets ahead. Be liked and you will never want." - Willy Loman 

Question: What does this quote reveal about Willy and his personality and philosophy? Do you think his values are good and are ones to be lived by? 

 

New Year's Walk Reflection

As you can see I took pictures of many different sunsets from my deck over break. As for my walk I took pictures of some plants in the sun and some frost on a car window. I love the detail found in nature and am amazed at the artwork of God. As I walked, I reflected on this past year and how much I have learned and grown. I am amazed at what has happened in just a year. Something I really focused on was my growth as a softball player and the recent developments in my softball career. Softball has always been a huge part of my life and committing to Lewis & Clark this fall has been huge. I am so incredibly excited and am blessed that God has looked after me and my love for softball. I have stayed injury free and am so thankful for the talent that God has given me. Growing closer with the people in my life this past year has been amazing and I am looking forward to making new friendships in 2016. I have made the decision and resolution to journal everyday. I want to make my own prayer journal and look back on it at the beginning of 2017 to see how I have grown in my faith and to see what God has been doing in my life. I am excited to begin this new journey in this new year and though so many things are changing, I am so thankful that the Lord stays the same through it all and I will always have Him as my rock. 

Soliloquy Re Write: To Pee or Not to Pee

To Pee or Not to Pee: A First World Problem

To pee, or not to pee? That is the dilemma—

Whether it is better to relieve oneself from the burdens of a full bladder

The pain of holding it in

Or to rise up out of one’s most comfortable bed in the dead of the night,

And, by rising up, ruining one’s sleep? To pee, to relieve—

And by peeing we would end

The discomfort and the natural feeling of fullness

That nature bestows upon us— ’tis something

We wish for! To pee, to relieve.

To relieve, perhaps to relax— hey, there’s the catch,

For in that relief great sacrifice must come

When you think about the sacrifice

That is what might make you hold in the urine. That’s the thing

That makes us prolong our visit to the room of rest

For who would want that discomfort 

The tossing and turning in bed, the tired eyes in the morning,

The pangs of the bladder, the delay of morning,

The risk of the wetting of the bed, and the pain

That we endure by simply lying in bed,

When we could end this discomfort by simply getting up and walking

Using our own two feet? Who would want to lie in bed 

With a full bladder,

But the dread of getting up in the cold, dark, quiet house,

Walking along the freezing hardwood floor

Going into the darkness, makes us think

And bear the burden of a full bladder

Than to go into the dark and cold

Thus thinking about the inconvenience of it all makes us stop

And thus we lose our will to get up

We become burdened with thought 

And our motivation, 

With this in our minds, becomes lost

And we do not get up

Antigone Trial Reflection

I think that the trial went very well. Everyone debated and argued their points in an organized and intelligent manner. If we were to do this again, I would like to make sure that what we are on trial for is made very clear because it seemed as though some of the jury was confused. I think the way that the jury voted was well organized because it helped people not be biased or base their opinions off of their friends. I think that cross examination did a very good job with their questions and making their points. I do think that the judges should be able to exercise more power and make points themselves. I really liked doing the trial and I think that it helped us understand the play better by putting ourselves in the shoes of the character. Although I was just a director and did not act as a character, I feel like I was able to better comprehend the story and how I felt about her innocence and guilt.

Antigone quote and question #2

"I think, for what my young opinion's worth,
That, good as it is to have infallible wisdom,
Since this is rarely found, the next best thing
Is to be willing to listen to wise advice" (page 145 Lines 718-722).


Do you think that infallible wisdom exists? How would Creon's future and the futures of the other characters have been different if Creon had been willing to listen to his advisors?

Antigone quote and question

"Often the thoughts of those who plan dark deeds
 Betray themselves before the deed is done.
The criminal who being caught still tries
To make a fair excuse, is damned indeed."

page 139

Do you agree with this statement made by Creon? Why or why not? Possibly relating to Crime and Punishment?

Music Tuesday - 10/6/15

Queen - “We Are The Champions”

I've paid my dues

Time after time.

I've done my sentence

But committed no crime.

And bad mistakes ‒

I've made a few.

I've had my share of sand kicked in my face

But I've come through.

(And I need just go on and on, and on, and on)

We are the champions, my friends,  

And we'll keep on fighting 'til the end.

We are the champions.

We are the champions. 

No time for losers

'Cause we are the champions of the world.

I've taken my bows

And my curtain calls

You brought me fame and fortune and everything that goes with it  

I thank you all

But it's been no bed of roses,

No pleasure cruise.

I consider it a challenge before the whole human race

And I ain't gonna lose.

(And I need just go on and on, and on, and on)

We are the champions, my friends,

And we'll keep on fighting 'til the end.

We are the champions.

We are the champions.

No time for losers

'Cause we are the champions of the world.

  

We are the champions, my friends,

And we'll keep on fighting 'til the end. 

We are the champions.

We are the champions.

No time for losers

'Cause we are the champions.

1. This is an example of a hyperbole. They are not literally champions of the whole world but are exaggerating their accomplishments to emphasize to the listeners how significant their achievements are. 

2. The diction by Queen in these lines convey their feelings and tone. They believe that the challenges they have faced are very difficult but they also express their determination and will to win. 

3. In these three phrases there is a clear amount of pride or hubris shown. It sounds very arrogant and cocky.