Dishonesty relates to the epigram of "the truth is rarely pure and never simple". First of all it is humerous because that is a short, simple statement on the truth, so it contradict itself just in that. But it is dishonest in the way that the truth should be pure, because it is truthful. Dishonesty in the upper class is made fun of alot in the play. Wilde shows that the social expectation as an affluent person is to always have a carefully cultivated mask of courtesy and manners. That is why when Cecily and Gwendolen have their little spat they are passive aggressive. Also the men think that the women should not know the truth and find nothing wrong in pretending to be called "Erntest". The fact that they want to change their names at all to "Ernest" is dishonest. Changing their names is the un-earnest thing to do; earnest literally mean serious and truthful. The contradicting dishonesty is what makes the play humerous. Also, as far as pursuit of pleasure goes, Algernon is the worst. He said that one must be serious about one thing in life to have pleasure (epigram), and that he is serious about Bunburying. Bunburing is in fact lieing (being dishonest) about where you are going and/or who you are to get away from serious expectations or responsibilites. Therefore, the one thing Algernon is serious about is being unserious as he goes somewhere to goof off.
Wilde is trying to show that dishonesty was partialy expected the the Victorian times for the upper class. Everyone lived behind a facade of manners or lies to hide true feelings or emotions. Also, what makes the play humerous and funny is that by becomeing "Ernest" takes away any "earnestness" that you had. By being dishonest (changning your name to Ernest) you are no longer earnest. So if the men kept their names, they would be earnest, not Ernest. Another thing Wilde says in this play is that being dishonest doesn't necesarily put you in much trouble. After the women figured out the men had lied, they forgave them almost instantly and still wanted to be engaged. No real harm was done. Most literary works put out the theme that being dishonest will not benefit you, but Wilde's play shows no bad outcome of being earnest.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Animal Project Viewing
1. Zach, Sherwin, Ketl, and Chase
I really liked thier song/ comentary recitation because it showed how the song "Beasts of England" was a symbol of hope for the animals and how it was taken away from them and a new song replaced it that only promoted Napoleon, not freedom.
2.Molly, Sarah, and Grace
The movie they made very clearly showed the corruption of power as the animals first had equal power before it was soley controlled my the pigs.
3. Sean
Sean's comic strip was entertaining and very well put together. He chose pictures that clearly portrayed the way the pigs took power and morphed into humans.
4. D'Andra
Her poem cleverly twisted the three elements together in a way that was interesting to read. It clearly shows when the pigs take power when the lines start with "By himslef he..." instead of the first half that started with "As one we..."
5. Donna
Donna's movie was very creative. She used the stuffed animals to show the irony when Napoleon takes power.
6. Brooke
Brooke's song showed how the pain-staking task of biulding the windmill, the symbol for less work, changed as things kept happeneing that hindered it's construction.
7.Will
Will's comic strip showed how ironicly the pigs turn into the humans they worked so hard to get away from. His pictures clearly convey the corruption of power.
8.Emery
Emery listed the parallels of the animal characters to their alter egos in the Russian Revolution. This showed foreshadowing as the animals later fill their roles as the Tsar or the rebelious workers.
9.Rachel
Her Animal Farm game was an original idea that explained the three elements in the answers to the trivia questions.
10. Katie
Katie's picture showed the foreshadowing as it put the humans and pigs side by side to show that the pigs later become like the humans.
I honestly think we did a good job on conveying the three literary elements. We put in alot of time filming and editing, and although there was more I wish we could have added when I look back, I think our hard work payed off. Our classmates created good projects for the most part. The majority portrayed foreshadowing, irony, and symbolism too.
Alena
I really liked thier song/ comentary recitation because it showed how the song "Beasts of England" was a symbol of hope for the animals and how it was taken away from them and a new song replaced it that only promoted Napoleon, not freedom.
2.Molly, Sarah, and Grace
The movie they made very clearly showed the corruption of power as the animals first had equal power before it was soley controlled my the pigs.
3. Sean
Sean's comic strip was entertaining and very well put together. He chose pictures that clearly portrayed the way the pigs took power and morphed into humans.
4. D'Andra
Her poem cleverly twisted the three elements together in a way that was interesting to read. It clearly shows when the pigs take power when the lines start with "By himslef he..." instead of the first half that started with "As one we..."
5. Donna
Donna's movie was very creative. She used the stuffed animals to show the irony when Napoleon takes power.
6. Brooke
Brooke's song showed how the pain-staking task of biulding the windmill, the symbol for less work, changed as things kept happeneing that hindered it's construction.
7.Will
Will's comic strip showed how ironicly the pigs turn into the humans they worked so hard to get away from. His pictures clearly convey the corruption of power.
8.Emery
Emery listed the parallels of the animal characters to their alter egos in the Russian Revolution. This showed foreshadowing as the animals later fill their roles as the Tsar or the rebelious workers.
9.Rachel
Her Animal Farm game was an original idea that explained the three elements in the answers to the trivia questions.
10. Katie
Katie's picture showed the foreshadowing as it put the humans and pigs side by side to show that the pigs later become like the humans.
I honestly think we did a good job on conveying the three literary elements. We put in alot of time filming and editing, and although there was more I wish we could have added when I look back, I think our hard work payed off. Our classmates created good projects for the most part. The majority portrayed foreshadowing, irony, and symbolism too.
Alena
Extra Credit- New Years Revolution
I resolve to study more for tests. Usually I can pass my science tests well with absolutely no studying. This, I know, will not work next year. Instead of enjoying the time when I can get good grades with no studying while I can, I should start studying now. This will, in turn, prepare me for next year where there is no way that I will beable to pass my scinece tests without studying. Then, making time to study will not be so difficult when it matters. Learning to set aside a certain amount of time each day for school is a valuable skill I have not quite yet mastered. Usually I get my assignments done as fast as possible to get a good grade. I can tell I am improving though, because I am doing a much better quality work on my math assignments. I take more time and write much neater. This does make a difference, as my handwriting is so horrible that when I take notes extremely rushed, they become illegable even to myself. I will slow down and write more carefully. It is my New Years resolution to make more time for studying and schoolwork.
Alena
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