MEET MACBETH

Macbeth is introduced through indirect characterization because Shakespeare uses the slaughter by Macbeth to introduce him as ruthless and merciful, getting right to the point as to who Macbeth really is. The witches foreshadow Macbeth's ascension to the throne by murdering his fellow thanes and be sole ruler of his people. Shakespeare explains the exposition more aggressively by describing the actions of Macbeth rather than have some sort of build up, which in turn sets a tone for an even more twisted play than he ever did. Shakespeare towards Macbeth show that this will be a very violent and sadistic story and he conveys that by showing how savage Macbeth can be when need be. The main theme I believe that was shown through Macbeth was accomplish anything at all costs no matter how evil the intentions are.

MY MACBETH RESOURCES

I feel like the following could be useful as we read Macbeth

1. http://www.shakespeare-online.com/plays/macbeth/macbethresources.html
2. http://www.gradesaver.com/macbeth/essays/essay2/
3. http://www.shakespeare-online.com/plays/macbeth/macbethps.html
4. http://nfs.sparknotes.com/macbeth/
5. http://www.metoperafamily.org/metopera/season/synopsis/macbeth

THIS IS ONLY A TEST

I sort of decided to change my masterpiece from sports motivation in general to seeing what I am able to do to motivate the Righetti football team because I know they have great potential, they just need to get into the right mindset and have the passion that is essential for them to work as a team. My biggest challenge is finding the right things to show the team and have the courage to tell them that they can be more than just an average central coast high school football team.

HUXLEY'S BRAVE NEW WORLD

I felt as if I got more insight as to why Aldous Huxley thinks that the world may turn into his brave new world. He made some valid points that warn us about the possibilities, but I do not see the world how he predicts as of this moment. At first I believed that this was not a possibility, but after hearing some of his arguments, I can definitely see his theory transpire, not in the immediate future, but in the distant future. But as long as we take caution to his words we will be fine and not have to deal with the brave new world type of world.

Literature Analysis #6

Jose Sagrero

Period 3

 

The Great Gatsby

 

1. This story takes place in the summer of 1922, the beginnings of the roaring twenties. The main character, Nick Carraway, has taken a job as a bond salesman and buys a house next to the very wealthy Jay Gatsby. Nick gets invited by his cousin Daisy to have dinner with herself and Tom Buchanan. They introduce him to Jordan Baker , and they begin an intimate relationship. Jordan tells Nick about Tom's affair with a woman named Myrtle Wilson and soon after the two go along with Tom as he meets up with Myrtle at an apartment that they own together. This is a very strange party when Tom ends up breaking Myrtle's nose. One day Nick gets an invitation form Gatsby himself to attend one of his parties. With Jordan at the party, they meet Gatsby and then make arrangements to have lunch with Gatsby. Nick then finds out that Gatsby and Daisy had a relationship and his parties are just to impress her.  Gatsby turns to Nick and persuades him to have Daisy visit Nick's house in order for them to once again rekindle their flame. The two begin an affair shortly after and as Tom becomes more and more suspicious, he finally figures out that Daisy is in love with Gatsby. So in turn, Tom decides to confront Gatsby about this affair. Tom tells Daisy about how Gatsby has all this illegal money, which makes her realize that she is more loyal to Tom. As Tom, Nick, and Jordan go back home, they find out that Myrtle was ran over by a car, which turned out to be Daisy with Gatsby as the passenger. Myrtle's husband George the kills Gatsby, believing him to be her lover and the one who ran her over, then he kills himself. After witnessing all this, Nick breaks up with Jordan and moves back to the Midwest after all he had witnessed that summer.

 

2. The theme of this novel is to not hold on to the past because things may never be how they used to be. Moving on is what is best in some of these situations or you will see a negative that occurs.

 

3. The tone of this novel is very judgmental because Nick always questions the motives of his company. This is seen most in the end when he decides to leave because he did not want to be apart of the Eastern lifestyle that he witnessed over the summer.

 

 

 Characterization

 

1. Direct characterization- The author directly describes Tom Buchanan by stating how wealthy he is and how physically gifted he was, especially at football. Fitzgerald was able to describe Myrtle as not being physically appealing but had something about her that attracted Tom. 

    Indirect Characterization- The way they describe Gatsby's parties shows ho extravagant of a person he is. Nick was not really talked much about physically, but the way other people perceived him showed his characterization.

 

2. Fitzgerald's diction does not change because the characters are familiar with each other and are able to communicate with their natural accents with one another.

 

3. Nick Carraway would be a static character because he always was questioning his peers' motives and actions, it was just further emphasized when he decided to move back to the Midwest.

 

4. I feel like I identified with Nick because he was never really comfortable with the New York lifestyle and this relates to me because I cannot see myself in the same lifestyle because I never placed any importance on material items.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



10 QUESTIONS

I have no idea who my expert is but these are the questions I have for when I find my expert:

1. Why do we watch sports?
2. Why do we use sports as motivation?
3. What motivates people to spend money to watch these people play sports?
4. What motivates someone to be the greatest? 
5. Why do they want to put their body into so much stress if they are already at the top of their game?
6. Why are fans motivated to win against their rivals?
7. Why are rivalry games more intense than games against another opponent?
8. Why do we like to build someone up to only bring them down from their high point?
9. Do we live our dreams through these athletes or even our own familiar student athletes?
10. What is the purpose of everything that I just asked in the previous questions or what is the purpose of rooting for people to succeed?

RESOURCE OF THE DAY

I know I need like four more resources of the day, but watching this video reinvigorated me to want this project to be the best it can.

BENCHMARK

I am still in the research process on what I want exactly on my masterpiece. I would like to know how I can communicate with the people I need to help me with my project. I do not have any specific immediate needs as of now, I am more so focused on getting the tools I need to make this the best work I can make it.

SUPER 5

These are the people I will try to use as reference or inspiration for my masterpiece:

Phil Jackson

Kobe Bryant

Mike Krzyzewski

Jim Chavala

Pete Carrol