Children Lost

There was a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. There were a total of 20 students killed and 6 adults. My blog is more a demand. Pick one of the victims and write a blurb about them, their life and how they relate to you or someone you know. One of the victims parents did an interview and said "[...] is the country still carring on with their everyday life?" The answer for us is yes, but we need to acknowledge ones lost rather than the killer.
After the first part give your opinion on the right to bear arms.

The American Dream

In Death of a Salesman, Biff describes his dream of earning enough money and buying his own land to one day have his own ranch, and fulfill his life with the work that he loves to do. Biff's father, Willy, believes that Biff is confused and not trying to get his life started and needs to stop wasting his time in Texas working a little paid job.

In class we discussed what the American Dream was; to have a house with a white picket fence, a good job, lots of money, and a family. For this blog, describe your dream or your future plans and discuss how your dreams or future may differ than your parents'. Do you plan to fulfill your dreams, and how might your dream be different than the simple "American Dream?" Have fun with this topic and be specific on what your future plans and dreams with hold!

Thanksgiving

Sorry this is a little late, but I know none of us even get on here until Sunday around 5 o' clock, so I figured it would be fine. I jumped at the chance to take a detour away from Oedipus and poems and blah blah blah! So, in honor of Thanksgiving this past Thursday, the topic is this. What is your favortie thing to do with your family on Thanksgiving? Any traditions you usually carry out? Favorite thing to eat or put on your turkey?
Let's have fun with this blog, and make it stress-free. No wrong answers--- GO!

Fate: Controlled by ourselves, or a greater power?

The tragedy Oedipus Rex, along with most of Sophocles' work, deals with the idea of fate and that no matter what one does to avoid it, it is a Nemesis that one cannot escape. It seems that Oedipus and his parents did everything that they possibly could to try to avoid fulfilling the prophecies laid before them. My question to you is, do you believe that your path has already been chosen by a greater power, or do you believe that you choose your own path? On the same note, do you believe that there is a greater power that controls anything at all, or is the world just a huge collection of random events happening for no particular reason?

Vociferous Vocabulary

Hey all,

Here are the vocabulary words for this Thursday's quiz, in case you are looking to get a head start on studying.

Opulent

Progeny

Pallid

Compunction

Indomitable

Filial

Pall

Didactic

Nemesis

Epiphany

 

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Government Censorship

When Oedipus' brother in law comes to Thebes with news of how to dispel the drought, he is hesitant to tell in front of all the people. Could this be related to government today and how they sometimes don't want to tell us the truth? Should they tell us the truth about everything they do? Why or why not?

What's Up With Poems?

Poetry in a form of literature that has existed for thousands of years, it is used to express feelings, ideas, and thoughts in a more intimate, intense setting that of normal writing. Syntax, diction, and trope, and scheme are very important and scrutinized thoroughly to develop the overall structure of a poem.  What purpose do poems serve in literature? Why would an author chose to write down his or her ideas in poem as opposed to an essay or novel? What makes poetry so meaningful and powerful in relaying a message? For this blog write down your thoughts on poems and poetry, or write your own poem about any topic of your choice. Or if your creative enough do both at the same time.