MAMA- she has very strong morals and is religious. She wants to help her entire family find their way to a bigger and better place.
WALTER- he is the main character in the play that wants his life to be better, and doesn’t always want to be opening car doors for a living. Throughout the play he tries his hardest to solve the problems his family faces.
BENETHA- she is the daughter and Walter’s sister. She is very smart and goes to college. She wants to be a doctor, but it’s difficult for her in the situation her family is in.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Racisim
1. He thinks that the test showed that he was racist because, he seemed to shoot blacks quicker than he would shoot whites. I don’t think that shows hes racist.
2. These tests do measure unconscious racism a little bit, because what you choose to do depends on what your brain thinks at that instant.
3. I think that sexism is harder to fight than racism, because it’s something thats always obvious whether you are male or female, and very important in the american society, beacuse everywhere we go people are asking what gender you are, like on job applications or even at school they will divide it into a “girls” and “boys” side. They put people of different races in basketball jerseys and their race was the first thing looked at.
4. This quote is saying that women are known to be warm and cuddly so they shouldn’t be seen as leaders because they don’t have the strength to lead like men are thought to of.
5. The problem women are facing is they can’t get rid of the stereotypes. I think they should be looked at as equals to men, because we can do exactly the same things as men and maybe even better.
6. I think the problem can be confronted if people just realize that women aren’t always the weaker sex, and then they will be looked at as equals.
2. These tests do measure unconscious racism a little bit, because what you choose to do depends on what your brain thinks at that instant.
3. I think that sexism is harder to fight than racism, because it’s something thats always obvious whether you are male or female, and very important in the american society, beacuse everywhere we go people are asking what gender you are, like on job applications or even at school they will divide it into a “girls” and “boys” side. They put people of different races in basketball jerseys and their race was the first thing looked at.
4. This quote is saying that women are known to be warm and cuddly so they shouldn’t be seen as leaders because they don’t have the strength to lead like men are thought to of.
5. The problem women are facing is they can’t get rid of the stereotypes. I think they should be looked at as equals to men, because we can do exactly the same things as men and maybe even better.
6. I think the problem can be confronted if people just realize that women aren’t always the weaker sex, and then they will be looked at as equals.
DSP
After watching the movies i think the best one was the Lego one from Evans group. But the one i liked the best was Marwan, Oliver, and Ryans story. It was really funny how they used the subtitles and speak in a made up language. Also it was easier to understand when you could read what they were saying, it helped me comprehend it. Even though the Lego movie was really good and it looked they they put in a lot of effort, I didnt find it as interesting as the others.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Car Crash
Car
I was driving down the highway and my owner was driving way to fast. We were going 178 mph and passing cars like they were standing still. I was approaching a steep hill and starting passing a car. The driver pulled out into the other lane and then hit another car head on driving in the other lane. I flew up into the air and did a flip. Then I landed and started to roll over and over again. Finally I came to a stop and my passengers climbed out of me. They were all bloody and one had a broken leg. One managed to find his cell phone in the mess and then called the police. Then I started myself and drove away, leaving them behind.
I was driving down the highway and my owner was driving way to fast. We were going 178 mph and passing cars like they were standing still. I was approaching a steep hill and starting passing a car. The driver pulled out into the other lane and then hit another car head on driving in the other lane. I flew up into the air and did a flip. Then I landed and started to roll over and over again. Finally I came to a stop and my passengers climbed out of me. They were all bloody and one had a broken leg. One managed to find his cell phone in the mess and then called the police. Then I started myself and drove away, leaving them behind.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Act 1 Scene 1
Act I Scene One
1. Why did Walter ask Ruth what was wrong with her?
She was mad because he was asking about the money
2. Why was Ruth upset when Walter gave Travis the money?
Their family doesn’t have lots of money
3. Who are Willy and Bobo?
They are walter’s friends who he wants to start his business with.
4. Walter said, “Damn my eggs . . . damn all the eggs that ever was!” Why?
Because he is upset and angry that she isnt listening to him.
5. Who is Beneatha?
Walter's sister.
6. Why was Mama getting a check for $10,000?
From her husbands death.
7. Why did Beneatha say she wouldn’t marry George?
She can’t marry George causes he’s a rich colored person
8. What was Beneatha’s attitude towards God?
God is just an idea. And he shouldnt get all the credit for everything good.
9. What happened to Ruth at the end of Act I Scene One?
She passes out because of the pregancy.
1. Why did Walter ask Ruth what was wrong with her?
She was mad because he was asking about the money
2. Why was Ruth upset when Walter gave Travis the money?
Their family doesn’t have lots of money
3. Who are Willy and Bobo?
They are walter’s friends who he wants to start his business with.
4. Walter said, “Damn my eggs . . . damn all the eggs that ever was!” Why?
Because he is upset and angry that she isnt listening to him.
5. Who is Beneatha?
Walter's sister.
6. Why was Mama getting a check for $10,000?
From her husbands death.
7. Why did Beneatha say she wouldn’t marry George?
She can’t marry George causes he’s a rich colored person
8. What was Beneatha’s attitude towards God?
God is just an idea. And he shouldnt get all the credit for everything good.
9. What happened to Ruth at the end of Act I Scene One?
She passes out because of the pregancy.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
DSA Movie
1. The Exposition. Taking place in Las Vegas. A boy’s father was famous and people (other robbers and thieves) knew him for robbing banks and other places that were hard to steal from. Then the boy decides he wants to follow up on what his father is doing. But before he started his father dies. Now the boy has to learn on his own to become a good robber.
2. The set-up. Now that all the people (robbers etc) know that this boy is the best robber’s son they are thinking he is the next big thing. They expect him to be super good and be just like his father. The boy starts robbing banks and stores.
3. The Crisis/climax. The big problem is that the boy is not good at stealing and breaking in. He has been caught numerous times and things are just going to well for him. Everyone is accepting him to be good and now they really doubt him. So he needs to find a way to show everyone that he is as good as his father.
4. The Resolution. The boy decides to do the hardest thing for a robber to do. Break into a casino vault in Las Vegas and steal the money. He thinks that this will up his status and make everyone see who he really is. He steals from the MGM Grand and gets away with it. Everyone considers him the best now
2. The set-up. Now that all the people (robbers etc) know that this boy is the best robber’s son they are thinking he is the next big thing. They expect him to be super good and be just like his father. The boy starts robbing banks and stores.
3. The Crisis/climax. The big problem is that the boy is not good at stealing and breaking in. He has been caught numerous times and things are just going to well for him. Everyone is accepting him to be good and now they really doubt him. So he needs to find a way to show everyone that he is as good as his father.
4. The Resolution. The boy decides to do the hardest thing for a robber to do. Break into a casino vault in Las Vegas and steal the money. He thinks that this will up his status and make everyone see who he really is. He steals from the MGM Grand and gets away with it. Everyone considers him the best now
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Power Quote
“We have learned that power is a positive force if it is used for positive purposes.” I chose this quote because it stood out to me. When I first read it I agreed with it, but the more I read it I started to disagree with it also. First off when I think, “Is power good or bad?” I think it is good, and I think a lot of people think that way. But also power can be negative and I believe that some have learned that some power is negative and not all positive. I think power has a lot to do with negative people. Like Hitler, he had a lot of power but he used it in a negative way. Another example is Gandhi; he had a lot of power with the people. He used his power in a way to convince and per sway how people looked at solving problems in a non-violent way. Even though he didn’t have “labeled” power, he still gained power by conveying ideas that affected the people. Gandhi used his power in a positive way. So overall, I agree and disagree with this quote, people learn that power is both positive and negative.
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