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. 

Personality type

Introvert(22%)  Sensing(9%)  Thinking(3%)  Judging(31%)

As do other Introverted Thinkers, ISTJs often give the initial impression of being aloof and perhaps somewhat cold. Effusive expression of emotional warmth is not something that ISTJs do without considerable energy loss.

• I do think this is accurate in the way that I do lose energy and feel very drained from being in large groups or expressing emotion. I may seem cold or emotionless but most of the time I just need to be by myself.

Once a new procedure has proven itself (i.e., has been shown "to work,") the ISTJ can be depended upon to carry it through, even at the expense of their own health.

• I like to make sure things work and once I know that they do I will continue to do things that way until I find a way that works better. I am very efficient and hard working and want to do everything the right way. 

ISTJs are easily frustrated by the inconsistencies of others, especially when the second parties don't keep their commitments. 

• This is definitely one of the descriptions that I identify with very well. I hate when people back out on something that they have committed to, no matter what the excuse is. 

The grim determination of the ISTJ vindicates itself in officiation of sports events, judiciary functions, or an other situation which requires making tough calls and sticking to them.

• I will always make a decision that I see as the most fair and just even if it hurts others. I want everything to be equal even if the decision is tough.