"Musee des Beaux Arts" By W.H. Aduen
My response to poem. I felt this poem spoke of death and dying and how the world and life just keep going on despite all the daily tragedies. I was confused through out the poem. I did some investigating to try to make more sense of the poem. Through the internet I learned that W.H Aduen viewed the painting Brueghel, in Brussels 1938. I learned that Icarus was a Greek mythological figure. Icarus and his father Daedalus were held captive by the King of Crete. Daedalus made wings for his son to escape and gave him specific instructions. Do not fly to high to the sun or to low to the water. The boy did not listen and crashed to his death into the ocean.
Right away I picked up on death, dying and tragedy of the poem. The author speaks of many tragedies. We are all dying from the moment of birth, yet we did not ask for this. Children drowning, the elderly knowing that their days are numbered and terrible accidents that occur daily as we all go about our busy lives. We hear about all of these tragedies on a daily basis, through watching the news, internet or just conversation with others. As a society we often look away from tragedies, we are ignorant to the fact that they can happen to us, we are not invincible.
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Response #1 week #1 "Woman's Work." By Julia Alvarez
"Women's Work." By Julia Alvarez
My response to this poem. I feel as if the author may have resentment towards her mother, due to feeling pressured to be a perfectionist. I feel as if the author is talking of when she was a young child and wanting to play, not clean. Feeling pressured to be like he mother, to be perfect at so called womanly duties. What you see on the outside must be perfect. Never show your inner soul, your heart. The author does not want to be like her mother, but in the end as an adult she finds herself doing woman's work, but not in the cleaning sense, but in her writing work.
I focused on the aspect of the mother teaching her child so called woman's work. That everything must be perfect an art. Who cares if you are smart, want to be care free and play, you must know your place as a woman and practice on the art of homemaking. Do not show emotions with your heart, put all your energy on looking good on the outside. I also feel in the end the author has inherited her mother's perfectionism, as she puts her heart into her work, her professional work. The author may feel she is putting all her heart and soul into her work instead of her child or children.
My response to this poem. I feel as if the author may have resentment towards her mother, due to feeling pressured to be a perfectionist. I feel as if the author is talking of when she was a young child and wanting to play, not clean. Feeling pressured to be like he mother, to be perfect at so called womanly duties. What you see on the outside must be perfect. Never show your inner soul, your heart. The author does not want to be like her mother, but in the end as an adult she finds herself doing woman's work, but not in the cleaning sense, but in her writing work.
I focused on the aspect of the mother teaching her child so called woman's work. That everything must be perfect an art. Who cares if you are smart, want to be care free and play, you must know your place as a woman and practice on the art of homemaking. Do not show emotions with your heart, put all your energy on looking good on the outside. I also feel in the end the author has inherited her mother's perfectionism, as she puts her heart into her work, her professional work. The author may feel she is putting all her heart and soul into her work instead of her child or children.
Response #1 Week #1 English Composition
"On the Amtrak from Boston to New York City." By Sherman Alexie
I can relate to the author on feeling bombarded by the want to be historic tour guide next to you. You didn't ask for any information or conversation, but you are in for an ear full. I have had to endure stories I really could care less about but had no where to escape to, trapped on public transportation. Why does there always seem to be an elder story teller who wants to shove their historical context down your throat. The author seems angry and would like to lash out, but does not. Instead, respects the elder enough to listen.
What really drew my attention to this poem was that the author is really angry and seems to hold resentment to the "white man." The author seems to resent what happened to his ancestors. If it were not for the Indians,being removed from the land and having to live on reservations, there would be no historical facts that this woman on the train speaks of. The author would like to know more of his native culture, he speaks as if there is not enough known to society, this angers the author. Yet, the author bites his tongue and shows kindness to the elder.
I can relate to the author on feeling bombarded by the want to be historic tour guide next to you. You didn't ask for any information or conversation, but you are in for an ear full. I have had to endure stories I really could care less about but had no where to escape to, trapped on public transportation. Why does there always seem to be an elder story teller who wants to shove their historical context down your throat. The author seems angry and would like to lash out, but does not. Instead, respects the elder enough to listen.
What really drew my attention to this poem was that the author is really angry and seems to hold resentment to the "white man." The author seems to resent what happened to his ancestors. If it were not for the Indians,being removed from the land and having to live on reservations, there would be no historical facts that this woman on the train speaks of. The author would like to know more of his native culture, he speaks as if there is not enough known to society, this angers the author. Yet, the author bites his tongue and shows kindness to the elder.
Monday, July 21, 2014
About Me
Hello All!
My name is Deidre Faith Snyder. I was born in Newton, New Jersey on July 19th, 1971. I have lived most of my life in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and upstate New York. I am the oldest of four siblings and I have four beautiful children. Two girls, ages 21 and 13 and two boys ages 18 and 10. I also have several pet children. I am an animal lover and most of my pets are rescues. I am a vegetarian and am a strong believer on animal welfare and against animal cruelty.
I have been a LPN for 16 years and am finally on the road towards my RN, with dreams of becoming a nurse practitioner in the future. I have two more classes to finish with Achieve before I move on to all nursing classes. I am very excited, and proud to have come this far in a short amount of time. I have to thank my family and best friend for supporting me, without them I could never achieve my degree.
I think I will be challenged in English Composition, due to the writing. I really need to reach in deep to pull things out, meaning, I need to sit down and really focus on the task at hand one step at a time. Usually, I am multitasking, not sitting still. I believe that this class is going to help me become a better writer and also help me fine tune my critical thinking skills by teaching me how to focus on the point that is being addressed. Also, how to write a piece of work that is readable, to the point and so that the viewer can understand exactly what they are reading.
I hope with this brief introduction you have gotten to know me a little better.
My name is Deidre Faith Snyder. I was born in Newton, New Jersey on July 19th, 1971. I have lived most of my life in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and upstate New York. I am the oldest of four siblings and I have four beautiful children. Two girls, ages 21 and 13 and two boys ages 18 and 10. I also have several pet children. I am an animal lover and most of my pets are rescues. I am a vegetarian and am a strong believer on animal welfare and against animal cruelty.
I have been a LPN for 16 years and am finally on the road towards my RN, with dreams of becoming a nurse practitioner in the future. I have two more classes to finish with Achieve before I move on to all nursing classes. I am very excited, and proud to have come this far in a short amount of time. I have to thank my family and best friend for supporting me, without them I could never achieve my degree.
I think I will be challenged in English Composition, due to the writing. I really need to reach in deep to pull things out, meaning, I need to sit down and really focus on the task at hand one step at a time. Usually, I am multitasking, not sitting still. I believe that this class is going to help me become a better writer and also help me fine tune my critical thinking skills by teaching me how to focus on the point that is being addressed. Also, how to write a piece of work that is readable, to the point and so that the viewer can understand exactly what they are reading.
I hope with this brief introduction you have gotten to know me a little better.
Wedding Singer part 2
Gathering information from Wikipedia, I have found some interesting facts regarding the movie.
Released in 1998, a romantic comedy written by Tim Herlihy. Starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. The movie was produced on a budget of only 18 million dollars and grossed 80 million in the U.S and 123 million worldwide! Later, the hit movie became a Broadway musical in 2006. The movie also scored a 80's hits musical soundtrack. When speaking to people I know who have watched the movie, everyone loves it and finds it to be hilarious. It especially hits home to people who grew up in the 80's and who can appreciate the big hair and all of the glory the big 80's had to offer.
Released in 1998, a romantic comedy written by Tim Herlihy. Starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. The movie was produced on a budget of only 18 million dollars and grossed 80 million in the U.S and 123 million worldwide! Later, the hit movie became a Broadway musical in 2006. The movie also scored a 80's hits musical soundtrack. When speaking to people I know who have watched the movie, everyone loves it and finds it to be hilarious. It especially hits home to people who grew up in the 80's and who can appreciate the big hair and all of the glory the big 80's had to offer.
I have recently watched the movie "The Wedding Singer." The movie is based in the 1980's and focuses on the romantic fails of two young individuals who eventually meet and fall in love. I love this movie, because it makes me laugh and I feel happy! I can relate to the music and phrases that are used in the movie in relation to the time period.
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