Life After This Blog Post

I juts finished writing my letter to my future self and I am curious as to what I said to myself last year. I think that it will be different though because I have changed from the last time I wrote this letter.

I Can Read

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Literature Novel A Tale of Two Cities Vocabulary

epoch-a period of time in history or a person's life
superlative-of the highest quality or degree
mutinous-refusing to obey the orders of a person in authority 
substratum-an underlying layer or substance, in particular, a layer of rock or soil beneath the surface of the ground 
Inexorable-impossible to stop or prevent
flourishing-developing rapidly and successfully; thriving
claret-a red wine from Bordeaux, or wine of a similar character made elsewhere
indignantly-in an indignant manner
abundant-existing or available in large quantities; plentiful
cadaverous-resembling a corpse in being very pale, thin, or bony.
engendered-cause or give rise to (a feeling, situation, or condition)
intently-with earnest and eager attention
salutation-a gesture or utterance made as a greeting or acknowledgment of another's arrival or departure
haggard-looking exhausted and unwell, esp. from fatigue, worry, or suffering
monsieur-a title or form of address used of or to a French-speaking man, corresponding to Mr. or sir

extemporise-compose, perform, or produce something such as music or a speech without preparation; improvise

debauchery-excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures. 

maligned-speak about (someone) in a spitefully critical manner

incumbent-necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility

impediments-a hindrance or obstruction in doing something

propensities-an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way
dexterously-with dexterity; in a dexterous manner
relapses-suffer deterioration after a period of improvement.
flambeau-a flaming torch, esp. one made of several thick wicks dipped in wax
cathedral-the principal church of a diocese, with which the bishop is officially associated
perturbation-anxiety; mental uneasiness
commencement- a beginning or start
palpable-able to be touched or felt

Literature Analysis #3

 A Tale of Two Cities

The theme of A Tale of Two Cities is that Darnay and Lucie have fallen in love with one another and have a child. They are separated for about 5 years and still feel the same way with each other when Darney is released. Unfortunately Darnay is sent back to prison but Carton switches with Darnay so he can live his life with Lucie.
The authors tone is hope. An example is when Darnay is sent to prison again and is called upon to be executed. Dickens wants the reader to have hope that Darnay will somehow be released to be back with his wife. The tone can also be that love will always find a way.
Conflict-An example is when Darnay gets arrested for the second time.
Symbolism- An example is France and London. This is were the book takes place and they symbolize the revolution going on in the book.
Indirect Characterization-An example is that Darney is not his real name, he has another name as well. This is showing that he has secretes that the others do not know about.
Indirect Characterization-An example is when Marquis is found dead after talking to Darnay. This shows that Darnay may have killed him because he had talked to him the night before.
Direct Characterization-Miss Poss and Lorry destroy and burn the shoemakers table. This shows that the two of them do not like what is going on with the "shoemaker"
Yes, the authors diction and syntax change when he focuses on a certain character because Dickens does this to create a different sense of tone for the character he is on.
No after reading the book I did not come away feeling like I met a character in the book.

Practice Essay Final

     There is a peculiar object that you have just scene for the first time and do not know what it is. You become skeptical and want to know more about it. In The Allegory of the Cave one of the cave prisoners takes a chance to see the world for what it is and is shocked in what new object he sees. In No Exit Estella discovers the same object but is not surprised to see what it is.
     The cave prisoner in The Allegory of the Cave takes his first steps in the real world and discovers something new. He is in complete surprise and we see this through indirect characterization. This is because the cave prisoner has only been able to see shadows and a wall for all of his life. However when Estelle discovers the new object for the first time she is not surprised at all. This is because she has lived in the real world already and has discovered new objects all the time.
     The theme in both pieces is similar though. The theme is will you take the chance to explore if the opportunity comes? In The Allegory of the Cave one of the cave prisoners does take the chance to explore and discover something new. However when he discovers the new objects in the world he is in shock. When Estella has the opportunity to leave she doesn't take it. This is because she doesn't want to go back to her old life and discover something new anymore.
     You will experience something new and peculiar in your lifetime. It is up to you to take the opportunity if the door is open. Both Sartre and Plato put their characters into this situation and they handle it in different ways that best suit them.

Thinking Outside the Box

"No Exit" Questions

1. My hell is equipped like Dante's Inferno with different levels of being tortured. Yes, the hell in the mind can be in a beautiful place because you can be in a peaceful surrounding but be thinking about all the terrible things that your regret. There is always time for peace, it is up to YOU to find it.

2. Yes, hell is always without a break because you are always trying to overcome something.

3. Satre creates a sense of place by describing the wall and the passage. No, I can;t imagine what it feels like to stay awake all the time with the lights on. Garcin acts scared about this hell because he keeps referring to the light and how it is always on. I can twist things around to make my life hell by simply putting what I have in an order that will upset me and torture me.

Plato and Sartre

Both Plato and Sarte seem to have there characters as prisoner with only one way to leave. The cave in The Allegory of the cave and the room in No Exit seem to symbolize a prison. Both the characters in each title have the opportunity to leave but do not. They can choose to leave when they want to in the Allegory of the Cave and in No Exit the door opens and nobody takes the chance to leave and be free. Both authors also play tricks with the characters minds. In The Allegory of the Cave Plato uses imagery such as shadows and flames to create a picture in the prisoners heads. In No exit Sarte plays tricks by setting the characters up with each other. They all just argue and seem to not like each other and get on each others nerves. If you think about it both Plato and Sarte see hell as a boring place were you do not want to be

Allegory of the Cave Sonnet

The cave may not be the place to be
It is like a prison if you think about it.
If you are open minded you will see
That you are being sucked in like a mitt.
They are forced to stare at a wall
And see the shadows of those who know.
There is only one way to get out
You must want to leave and go
One has the courage to explore
You discover that it is great
And do not want to hold it it anymore
Your friends do not understand and you feel pain
Now you feel alone
Without a home.