Characters:
· Ms. Jones- About 5’4, quiet and subtle with a lot going on in her mind. Focuses rarely do the mixture of thoughts and emotions in her mind. She possesses eyes that are like a sea of coal but when set on you penetrate to the deepest point.
Sam- independent women who feels strongly on certain topics and is not afraid to speak her mind. Though she is the daughter of Ms. Jones she possesses her own qualities such as her ability to never be outspoken. Short, pretty and knowing.
Hassan- Quiet being who rarely ever shows his emotions. Has a constant fear of show others he has weak points. Short, dark, but controlling. Possesses and angry side bigger than he himself.
New New- Young pretty girl who is not afraid to express herself no matter how horrible. She is the twin to her brother Dre but never admits it. Not the brightest of people but definitely the most interesting.
Dre- Twin of New New but her complete opposite. Considered the baby boy genius. Loves school and would choose a book over television. Very open with feelings but stubborn all the more.
Rica- Smart, intelligent, cute teenager who seems to have the worlds issues on her shoulder. Outspoken but never afraid to tell how she feels. Often speaks her mind when it is best to just let some things go.
Stage Directions:
A cold kitchen with a lot going on. Sam multi-tasking with her computer and her phone. Hassan indulged in the television along with New New. Dre reading a book at the Dinner table while Rica sits next to him studying. Ms. Jones eating alone in a corner with the phone glued to her ear intent with her conversation. All lights on so it seems bright with the television’s constant glow providing a little extra. One formal dining table, a small table and 6 chairs. Yellow kitchen walls with a white stove, refrigerator, microwave, and toaster oven. Sliding door next to exit to get outside. Yellow curtains with many fruit components.
Dialogue;
Ms.Jones-(phone rings and she answers) Hello……….yes……….okay…...I’ll talk with him.
Rica- Uh-Oh who is it this time. (waiting intently to see if she is in trouble0
Ms. Jones- What is the point in doing your homework and never turning it in?
Dre- (looking puzzled while everyone stares at him) I don’t know sometimes I forget.
Hassan- Well in my school homework is not graded so I don’t usually do it or think I should have to.
Rica- Well you should(sarcasm) but I do agree I don’t think it should be done.
Sam- Well even if it is not required it should be done because it is extra practice and can make or break what you learn. Education is more important than you make it out to be. It is everything so from now on you do all homework. Did you understand( not waiting for and answer)…Well I know you do so do it.
Hassan- Okay but it is still kind of dumb.
New New- I turn mine in ( knowing she never really did the assignment but copied.)
Dre- Yes mam
Ms. Jones- If you grew up in a third world country you would appreciate it more. (End of conversation.)
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Huck Essay Prompt
Though many people have opinions on Hucks’ ability to make his schemes as visual and intriguing as Tom Sawyer I believe that at times Huck is just as skilled as Tom and at other times he is more realistic in his schemes thus making them less interesting and fascinating.
One way in which Huck is able to outdo Tom is when he fakes his own death. Though Huck uses Tom as a sort of leader in his plot he seems to still outdo Tom in detail and persecution of his scheme. He thinks outside of the “box” that Tom has created such as when he uses the pig as his own blood, or when he hides the saw that he uses to get away quickly and efficiently.
Yes Huck is able to outdo Tom at times but this also works vice versa. When Huck assists Tom’s help in the freeing of Jim Tom is able to make the scheme more interesting thus keeping the reader intrigued in the story. While Huck’s mentor seems to be Tom it seems that Tom’s mentor is adventure books. One thing that differentiates Tom from Huck is his focus on making his schemes difficult to a certain sense.
Both Huck and Tom have times in which they seem to be equal with one another also. An example of this is when Huck pretends to be Tom and when Tom pretends to be Sid. They equally pull of this scheme in order to get the job done due to the necessity to stay under cover.
Though Hucks’ ability to portray schemes as well as Tom is controversial I believe that Huck is equal to, beneath him, and greater than him at times.
One way in which Huck is able to outdo Tom is when he fakes his own death. Though Huck uses Tom as a sort of leader in his plot he seems to still outdo Tom in detail and persecution of his scheme. He thinks outside of the “box” that Tom has created such as when he uses the pig as his own blood, or when he hides the saw that he uses to get away quickly and efficiently.
Yes Huck is able to outdo Tom at times but this also works vice versa. When Huck assists Tom’s help in the freeing of Jim Tom is able to make the scheme more interesting thus keeping the reader intrigued in the story. While Huck’s mentor seems to be Tom it seems that Tom’s mentor is adventure books. One thing that differentiates Tom from Huck is his focus on making his schemes difficult to a certain sense.
Both Huck and Tom have times in which they seem to be equal with one another also. An example of this is when Huck pretends to be Tom and when Tom pretends to be Sid. They equally pull of this scheme in order to get the job done due to the necessity to stay under cover.
Though Hucks’ ability to portray schemes as well as Tom is controversial I believe that Huck is equal to, beneath him, and greater than him at times.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Life
“Life is the same way for everyone. If you do good things it does not matter and if you do bad things it doesn’t matter. Your conscience does not matter” This is a quote that Huck Finn uses in his book that I do not necessarily agree with because of the fact that it is plain out wrong. This quote in my opinion can not be justified to be moral in any way.
Some ways in which Huck’s conscience influences his behavior is the whole slavery issue that the book is based on, stealing small items, and lying. Huck sees that Jim is a slave but decides to help him escape for freedom because he sees that it is wrong. Also Huck steals watermelons and other items a lot and calls it borrowing because of his naivety. He later sees that it is wrong and stops. Lastly Huck used to tell a lie all, the time that was until it was brought to his attention that that was wrong and now he only lies when necessary.
One time in which my conscience has gotten he best of me was when there was a fight between two people one of which was my friends. I knew that it would be wrong to jump in and help but I wanted to help a friend. I automatically got involved but due to the constant nagging of my conscience I decided not to get involved it was better for me because of the fact that I avoided a suspension and other problems.
Some ways in which Huck’s conscience influences his behavior is the whole slavery issue that the book is based on, stealing small items, and lying. Huck sees that Jim is a slave but decides to help him escape for freedom because he sees that it is wrong. Also Huck steals watermelons and other items a lot and calls it borrowing because of his naivety. He later sees that it is wrong and stops. Lastly Huck used to tell a lie all, the time that was until it was brought to his attention that that was wrong and now he only lies when necessary.
One time in which my conscience has gotten he best of me was when there was a fight between two people one of which was my friends. I knew that it would be wrong to jump in and help but I wanted to help a friend. I automatically got involved but due to the constant nagging of my conscience I decided not to get involved it was better for me because of the fact that I avoided a suspension and other problems.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
A Place Called my own
Quiet…dead, cold silence, but air as warm and clear as can be. Me and only me surrounded by four walls of vivid color. Blue for the peace I feel within me. Purple for the hard, deep background that is potrayed by my existence, and lastly pink for the confusion I fell day by day in asserting to the world that I am different. Many pictures and mirrors to constantly that this room is my space. A place for me and only me. Yet not everything is for me or about me. Those four walls filled with decorations, pictures, and items that send a constant reminder of a well remembered past though wishfully forgotten. A bear; pale pink in color to pay tribute to a great life once lived by my loved grandmother. A huge queen sized for me and only me. Lots of space. A bed covered in blue sheets like an ocean of blue. A sea traveled by one lonely passenger that is I. Underneath this sea of blue three large bins to hold all the contents of my life. These storage containers are to me as a treasure chest to a pirate. One thing that stands out; a Mickey Mouse teddy bear with a secret, private letter in it’s pocket. Sort of a hideaway for private thoughts. All the time I reside on a sea that I travel upon in a world vivid, and detailed. In the center of all the greatness resides a large rectangular rug consisting of various shades of purple. Standing out in all the confusion of color a white door leading to an unknown abyss often called my closet. An array of many colored clothing types and rows of shows in no particular significant order. A shelf residing in it’s upper level to hold jeans and sweaters all arranged neat and orderly. One dresser and one nightstand. The dresser covered in lotions, perfumes, and other wonderfully scented items and the mirror connected to it containing pictures of my best friends, friends, and associates. My nightstand containing a large vase filled with flowers and a tray to hold jewelry.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Chapter 22 Chart
Summary:
- The crowd who viewed the death of Boggs travel to Sherburns house with hopes of lynching him.(p.109)
- The crowd begins to vandalize Sherburns property causing him to come outside(p.110)
- Sherburn stops the crowd dead in there tracks by criticizing their intelligence(p.110)
- Huck due to boredom decides to go to the circus.(p.111)
- Huck watches a clown perform at the circus.(p.112)
- Huck, the duke, and the king go to put on their show and only twelve people show up.(p.113)
- The duke and the king change their show to low class comedy in order to attract viewers.(p.113)
- The king and the duke post handbills of their new show and imply that children are not allowed.(p.113)
Vocabulary:
- skaddle-
- palings-
- scornful-
- heeled-
- parasol-
- bridle-
- astraddle-
- handbills-
Qoutes:
- " Tear down the fence. Tear down the fence"(p.110)
- " The idea of you ever lynching anybody. It's amusing"(p.110)
- " You didn't want to come. The average man don't like trouble and danger.(p.111)
- "Now leave and take your half-a-man with you.(p.111)
- " There if that line don't fetch them then I don't know
Questions:
- Why is the term injun constantly reinforced?
- If Huck knows that he travels with cons why does he not leave them?
- Why doesn't Huck battle his conscience when dealing with the con artists?
- Why does the author use the word handbills instead of flyers?
- Why is Huck made to be very descriptive but no other character shares opinions?
- skaddle-
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Moral Dilemma sof Huck FinnWithout these key influences in his life, Huck would be a very different person.
Huck Finn Moral Dilemmas
In Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Huck, the protagonist, Huck, is greatly influenced by four people: Widow Douglas, Tom Sawyer, Pap, and Jim.
The Widow Douglass influences Huck directly by teaching Huck education, ethics, and religion. “The Widow Douglas she took me for her son and allowed she would civilize me; but it was rough living in the house all the time, considering how dismal regular and decent the widow was in all her ways; and so when I couldn’t stand it longer, I lit out.”(Twain 1) She influences Huck indirectly by causing Huck to make decisions based on what is right and whether or not it would take him to heaven or hell. “Now she had got a good start, and she went on and told me all about the good place. She said all a body would have to do there was to go around all day with a harp and sing, forever and ever. So I didn’t think much of it. But I never said so. I asked her if she reckoned Tom Sawyer would go there, she said, not by a considerable sight. I was glad about that, because I wanted him and me to be together.” (Twain 2)
Tom sawyer influences Huck indirectly by teaching him to live with a sense of adventure and recklessness. “But Tom wanted to risk it, so we slid in and got three candles , and Tom laid five cents on the table for the pay.( Twain 4) He also influences Huck indirectly by causing Huck to make decisions on base don “ What would Tom do”?. “ I did wish Tom Sawyer was there, I been dragged over the ground. I did wish “Tom Sawyer was there, I knew he would take an interest in this kind of business, and throw in the fancy touches. Nobody could spread himself like Tom Sawyer in such a thing as that.” (Twain 25)
Pap influences him directly by teaching Huck to steal and commit other “wrong” behaviors with a sense that it is right. Also so by instilling that proper behavior was wrong. “You think your a big deal don’t you. Don’t give me any of your lip. You’ve put ion many frills since I’ve been away. I’ll take you down a peg before I’m done with you. Your educated too. You think your better than your father. I’ll take it out of you. Who told you to meddle with such foolishness?” (Twain 14) He influences Huck indirectly by his teachings of stealing and considering it borrowing, and to lie to get what he wants. “ What might be your name? Sarah Williams”, says Huck. (Twain 40)
Jim directly influences Huck by teaching him superstitions. “Jim smelt it , bit it and rubbed it, and said he would manage so the hairball would think the money was good.(Twain 13) Jim influences Huck indirectly by inspiring Huck to do what is right within himself while also taking heed to surroundings. “I know what you’ll say it’s a dirty business but I’m going to steal Jim…Will you help me?(Twain 170)
Without these key influences in his life, Huck would be a very different person.
In Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Huck, the protagonist, Huck, is greatly influenced by four people: Widow Douglas, Tom Sawyer, Pap, and Jim.
The Widow Douglass influences Huck directly by teaching Huck education, ethics, and religion. “The Widow Douglas she took me for her son and allowed she would civilize me; but it was rough living in the house all the time, considering how dismal regular and decent the widow was in all her ways; and so when I couldn’t stand it longer, I lit out.”(Twain 1) She influences Huck indirectly by causing Huck to make decisions based on what is right and whether or not it would take him to heaven or hell. “Now she had got a good start, and she went on and told me all about the good place. She said all a body would have to do there was to go around all day with a harp and sing, forever and ever. So I didn’t think much of it. But I never said so. I asked her if she reckoned Tom Sawyer would go there, she said, not by a considerable sight. I was glad about that, because I wanted him and me to be together.” (Twain 2)
Tom sawyer influences Huck indirectly by teaching him to live with a sense of adventure and recklessness. “But Tom wanted to risk it, so we slid in and got three candles , and Tom laid five cents on the table for the pay.( Twain 4) He also influences Huck indirectly by causing Huck to make decisions on base don “ What would Tom do”?. “ I did wish Tom Sawyer was there, I been dragged over the ground. I did wish “Tom Sawyer was there, I knew he would take an interest in this kind of business, and throw in the fancy touches. Nobody could spread himself like Tom Sawyer in such a thing as that.” (Twain 25)
Pap influences him directly by teaching Huck to steal and commit other “wrong” behaviors with a sense that it is right. Also so by instilling that proper behavior was wrong. “You think your a big deal don’t you. Don’t give me any of your lip. You’ve put ion many frills since I’ve been away. I’ll take you down a peg before I’m done with you. Your educated too. You think your better than your father. I’ll take it out of you. Who told you to meddle with such foolishness?” (Twain 14) He influences Huck indirectly by his teachings of stealing and considering it borrowing, and to lie to get what he wants. “ What might be your name? Sarah Williams”, says Huck. (Twain 40)
Jim directly influences Huck by teaching him superstitions. “Jim smelt it , bit it and rubbed it, and said he would manage so the hairball would think the money was good.(Twain 13) Jim influences Huck indirectly by inspiring Huck to do what is right within himself while also taking heed to surroundings. “I know what you’ll say it’s a dirty business but I’m going to steal Jim…Will you help me?(Twain 170)
Without these key influences in his life, Huck would be a very different person.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Post 1: Huck Finn Response(Ch.1-Ch.12)
Huck Finn starts off at the beginning of the book living with the Widow Douglas.He moves in with his Pap who is abusive and is mistreated. He fakes his death with hope of escaping the torture. He escapes to Jackson Island and their he finds Jim. Him and Jim decide to runaway together.They travel together on a raft in hope of freedom.
This book so far is great. It is a little more interesting than Of Mice And Men.Of Mice and Men was a book that involved a lot of foreshadowing thus making it predictable. In contrast this book uses little to no foreshadowing.I like the detail that is given in each chapter to vividly describe what is going on. I dislike the fact that a racial term is constantly repeated.
This book so far is great. It is a little more interesting than Of Mice And Men.Of Mice and Men was a book that involved a lot of foreshadowing thus making it predictable. In contrast this book uses little to no foreshadowing.I like the detail that is given in each chapter to vividly describe what is going on. I dislike the fact that a racial term is constantly repeated.
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