I tried to go back and answer this question and edit it but I could not get it to work.
#7. Listen carefully to the final song of the movie. What does it mean--not just for the story itself, but for you, too?
It means that time does not stand still. Things change everyday. New things are invented everyday. You can't live in the past. No matter what you look like, your size, the color of your hair or skin. We are all God's children. He made us all to be equal. You can't stop love. People change. Things change whether we like it or not. Change is good.
Things have changed from the time I was very young until now. Technology advances everyday. People have different values today. They want more for nothing. They want and don't give. Maybe we should go back to some of the values of the sixties. But not all. Some things change for the better. The older I get the more I miss some of the things that are not around today. Everything is convenent and fast. Everyone is always in a hurry. I miss the old days.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Hairspray Questions
1. Define: setting - the surroundings or environment of anything. The locale or period in which the action of a novel, play etc. take place.
Describe the setting - in detail - keeping in mind the complete definition of setting.
1962 Baltimore, Maryland. Early residential neighborhoods, living quarters on top , business downstairs, a trolley runs down the road's center, beehive hair do's , Esso gas station, clothes, old cars.
2. Why and how is the setting important in the story? Because in the 60's woman and girls used a lot of hairspray - hair was very high and teased up. They took pride in how they looked.
3. What is the major conflict in the story? Who or what is the major conflict between?
race is the major conflict between the blacks and the whites
conflict between Tracy and Amber to be Miss Teenage Hairspray also
4. In what ways do the conflict advance or influence the plot of the story? Name at least two.
The white people do not see that the blacks are just like them. The black can dance better than the whites but they only get a show once a month. Tracy is a average white high school teenager. She is heavy set but loves to dance. She wants to dance on a teenage dance show that others students at her school dance on. They are all arrogant and wealthy. Tracy likes to see the black dancers best. She tries to help them.
5. The title of the play is Hairspray. What or how is hairspray significant/important to the story?
The dance show is sponsored by hairspray. In the 60's girls and woman used lots of hairspray on their high teased hair. It made it stiff and would not move. The girls are trying to win Miss Teenage Hairspray.
6. Define: theme. List and explain at least three themes in the story.
Theme - subject of discourse, discussion, meditation, or composition; topic.
1. Tracy favors intergration seeing beyond peoples looks or skin color
2. Sex - Tracy & Link kiss, she sings about not going all the way, but she french kisses with Link
3. Language - They talk about Tracy's weight and call her names - whale, fattie, etc.
African-Americans are called - lawn jockeys, nergo
4. Smoking - Teens, pregarent women, everyone smokes
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7. Listen carefully to the final song of the movie. What does it mean - not just for the story itself, but for you too?
8. Tracy sings to her mom "Welcome to the Sixties." In what ways have things changed over the years--from the sixties to now--based on what Tracy sings about as well as the themes of the story?
The clothes they wore. very different today
The smoking and drinking- everyone did it then - no big deal
Cars- smaller and faster today
They did not wear seatbelts - the kids in the car were sitting on the back
black & white TV - only color today
beauty shops - very different today
black people - more excepted today
teen pregancy - a big no no then - more excepted today
segregation & intergation
fairness
makeup - lipstick
Wiener stand - some still in big cities today
9. Why do you think the director chose to use a man. (John Travolta) to play the part of Tracy's mom? Once you answer this question for yourself, do a little research and see if you can find out the real reason why the director chose a man. Compare your answer/opinion to the real reason.
I believe he chose John Travolta becasue he has played many kinds of roles. Serious, funny, mean etc. Also, he dance very well. He dance in Saturday Night Live, Grease, and Pulp Fiction. He can play almost any character. He can also sing.
John Travolta's casting of Edna continues the tradition of having a man in drag portray the character going back to the original 1988 film which featured drag queen Divine as Edna and at Hairspray Broadway version, which featured Harvey Fierstein as Edna. The producer wanted John Travolta because of his role on Grease.
I said that because JT was in Grease.
10. What have I missed? What do you want to say about Hairspray that I haven't asked about?
Tracy's mom was a recluise and did other people laundry for a living. She did not feel good about herself and did not want to enteract with other people. When Tracy took her out shopping and got her a make over she was a different person.
Tracy's parents loved eachother but did not know quite how to show their love. After seeing her husband with another woman - which was not his fault. They reconnected and fell back in love. You never saw them kiss - probably due to the fact that they were two men and that would be a big no no in the sixties.
People were not in touch with their sexuality then - like they are today.
Describe the setting - in detail - keeping in mind the complete definition of setting.
1962 Baltimore, Maryland. Early residential neighborhoods, living quarters on top , business downstairs, a trolley runs down the road's center, beehive hair do's , Esso gas station, clothes, old cars.
2. Why and how is the setting important in the story? Because in the 60's woman and girls used a lot of hairspray - hair was very high and teased up. They took pride in how they looked.
3. What is the major conflict in the story? Who or what is the major conflict between?
race is the major conflict between the blacks and the whites
conflict between Tracy and Amber to be Miss Teenage Hairspray also
4. In what ways do the conflict advance or influence the plot of the story? Name at least two.
The white people do not see that the blacks are just like them. The black can dance better than the whites but they only get a show once a month. Tracy is a average white high school teenager. She is heavy set but loves to dance. She wants to dance on a teenage dance show that others students at her school dance on. They are all arrogant and wealthy. Tracy likes to see the black dancers best. She tries to help them.
5. The title of the play is Hairspray. What or how is hairspray significant/important to the story?
The dance show is sponsored by hairspray. In the 60's girls and woman used lots of hairspray on their high teased hair. It made it stiff and would not move. The girls are trying to win Miss Teenage Hairspray.
6. Define: theme. List and explain at least three themes in the story.
Theme - subject of discourse, discussion, meditation, or composition; topic.
1. Tracy favors intergration seeing beyond peoples looks or skin color
2. Sex - Tracy & Link kiss, she sings about not going all the way, but she french kisses with Link
3. Language - They talk about Tracy's weight and call her names - whale, fattie, etc.
African-Americans are called - lawn jockeys, nergo
4. Smoking - Teens, pregarent women, everyone smokes
__________________________________________________
7. Listen carefully to the final song of the movie. What does it mean - not just for the story itself, but for you too?
8. Tracy sings to her mom "Welcome to the Sixties." In what ways have things changed over the years--from the sixties to now--based on what Tracy sings about as well as the themes of the story?
The clothes they wore. very different today
The smoking and drinking- everyone did it then - no big deal
Cars- smaller and faster today
They did not wear seatbelts - the kids in the car were sitting on the back
black & white TV - only color today
beauty shops - very different today
black people - more excepted today
teen pregancy - a big no no then - more excepted today
segregation & intergation
fairness
makeup - lipstick
Wiener stand - some still in big cities today
9. Why do you think the director chose to use a man. (John Travolta) to play the part of Tracy's mom? Once you answer this question for yourself, do a little research and see if you can find out the real reason why the director chose a man. Compare your answer/opinion to the real reason.
I believe he chose John Travolta becasue he has played many kinds of roles. Serious, funny, mean etc. Also, he dance very well. He dance in Saturday Night Live, Grease, and Pulp Fiction. He can play almost any character. He can also sing.
John Travolta's casting of Edna continues the tradition of having a man in drag portray the character going back to the original 1988 film which featured drag queen Divine as Edna and at Hairspray Broadway version, which featured Harvey Fierstein as Edna. The producer wanted John Travolta because of his role on Grease.
I said that because JT was in Grease.
10. What have I missed? What do you want to say about Hairspray that I haven't asked about?
Tracy's mom was a recluise and did other people laundry for a living. She did not feel good about herself and did not want to enteract with other people. When Tracy took her out shopping and got her a make over she was a different person.
Tracy's parents loved eachother but did not know quite how to show their love. After seeing her husband with another woman - which was not his fault. They reconnected and fell back in love. You never saw them kiss - probably due to the fact that they were two men and that would be a big no no in the sixties.
People were not in touch with their sexuality then - like they are today.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
My questions about Oedipus the King
1. On page 1286 line 156 what does the " ie!" mean?
This is also on line 167 " io!"
2. Why did Oedipus' real parents pierce and tie his feet together when they left him as a baby. What was the purpose for doing this to a baby who could not walk?
3. Do you think Jocasta, Oedipus' wife, figured out the truth before he did but was afraid to say so. Do you think he would have blamed her for what happened? Is that why she killed herself?
4. Was the curse lifted on Thebes when Oedipus finally discovered that he had killed the king, his father?
5. Who took Oedipus' place as king?
6. What happened to Oedipus' children?
7. Would you like to know your fate in life today? Or are you better off not knowing? Would knowing your fate change the way you live, think and treat others?
8. Could you leave your only child alone to die just because someone told you his/her fate was bad?
This is also on line 167 " io!"
2. Why did Oedipus' real parents pierce and tie his feet together when they left him as a baby. What was the purpose for doing this to a baby who could not walk?
3. Do you think Jocasta, Oedipus' wife, figured out the truth before he did but was afraid to say so. Do you think he would have blamed her for what happened? Is that why she killed herself?
4. Was the curse lifted on Thebes when Oedipus finally discovered that he had killed the king, his father?
5. Who took Oedipus' place as king?
6. What happened to Oedipus' children?
7. Would you like to know your fate in life today? Or are you better off not knowing? Would knowing your fate change the way you live, think and treat others?
8. Could you leave your only child alone to die just because someone told you his/her fate was bad?
Oedipus Questions
1. Who wrote the play? Sophocles
2. Briefly define the Oedipal Complex. A child's desire for sexual involvement with the parent of the opposite sex. The child has a sense of rivalry and hostility for the parent of the same sex.
3. What is the setting of the story, specifically, the where? The City of Thebes
4. As the play opens, what horrible thing is going on? Someone murdered the king - Laius - the city of Thebes is being plagued by a sphinx - until the person that killed him is found and punished.
5. Whose death must be avenged in order for the horrible thing from number 4 to end?
Laius the former king of Thebes
6. Who is Oedipus' wife? Jocasta
7. Who is Oedipus' mother? Jocasta
8. Who is Oedipus' father? Laius
9. Who killed the King of Thebes? Oedipus
10. What is Oedipus' tragic flaw? His pride. He was blinded by his ego. He did not want to see who he really was.
11. As you read through Oedipus, you'll note that sight/vision/seeing (including "second sight") is very important to the overall story -- in the literal as well as the metaphorical/symbolical aspect. You don't have to do this in complete sentences if you don't want -- Not real sure how you want this answered -- it's not really a ?
Oedipus could see physically with his eyes. But, was blind to the corruption in his life. He summons the blind prophet Tiresias to help him find out who killed Laius the former king. When Tiresias reveals the truth Oedipus can't see how this could be true. Oedipus believes that Creon puts Tiresias up to this.
The prophet Tiresias was physically blind, but, could see the truth and told Oedipus what was revealed to him.
12. Describe/discuss/explain/list how sight/vision/seeing/ "second sight" is/are used in the play to advance the plot -- to advance the story as a whole. Include an explanation of why it's important as well as how it helps you (the real audience) understand (get) what others on the stage and in the play don't understand.
The audience and the chorus know Oedipus' fate. They know his parents are not really his parents. That he killed Laius, his real father, and that he married his mother. Oedipus knows none of this. Because he does not know these things the plot goes on. If he knew what he had done the rest of the story would not have happened. It makes the play suspensful. Making the audience wait eagerly to see what happens next. It makes you pity or feel sorry for the main character and those the lie effects.
13. As a play, there's a lot that can and can not be done on the stage. Explain why you think some things within this play in particular are done on stage while others are done off stage.
I think certain things are done off stage to make us use our imagineations. We hear sound effects and in the play are told of things that happened in the past. We must visualize the setting and how things happened.
They may not have had room for certain props for be equipped with materials for a scene. They were limited to what they could do.
14. Do you believe in fate? Explain fully your answer.
Yes, I believe God put me on this earth for a reason. He knows every aspect of my life. He knows what I think, how I feel, and what will happen in my life. He had a plan for my life before I was born. He knows how and when I will die.
15. Explain how fate plays a role in Oedipus.
It was his fate as prophesied, to kill his father and marry his mother. Know matter how hard he tried to change his fate it still happened. A higher power had control. Even though he was a king and had a lot of power, he could not change his fate.
16. Have you ever thought how ironic this play is? It's weird how the events come together and make everything happen the way it does. If things were to happen just a little bit different the story would be completely changed.
Yes, if the herdsmand had killed the child when he was a baby like he was told, none of the events could have happened. The herdsman wanted to do something good for the baby and two people who wanted a child. But, it turned out tradgic for all involved.
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Extra: Name either one of the other tow plays in the Oedipus Trilogy -- punctuation count.
Oedipus the King
Oedipus at Colonus
Antigone
2. Briefly define the Oedipal Complex. A child's desire for sexual involvement with the parent of the opposite sex. The child has a sense of rivalry and hostility for the parent of the same sex.
3. What is the setting of the story, specifically, the where? The City of Thebes
4. As the play opens, what horrible thing is going on? Someone murdered the king - Laius - the city of Thebes is being plagued by a sphinx - until the person that killed him is found and punished.
5. Whose death must be avenged in order for the horrible thing from number 4 to end?
Laius the former king of Thebes
6. Who is Oedipus' wife? Jocasta
7. Who is Oedipus' mother? Jocasta
8. Who is Oedipus' father? Laius
9. Who killed the King of Thebes? Oedipus
10. What is Oedipus' tragic flaw? His pride. He was blinded by his ego. He did not want to see who he really was.
11. As you read through Oedipus, you'll note that sight/vision/seeing (including "second sight") is very important to the overall story -- in the literal as well as the metaphorical/symbolical aspect. You don't have to do this in complete sentences if you don't want -- Not real sure how you want this answered -- it's not really a ?
Oedipus could see physically with his eyes. But, was blind to the corruption in his life. He summons the blind prophet Tiresias to help him find out who killed Laius the former king. When Tiresias reveals the truth Oedipus can't see how this could be true. Oedipus believes that Creon puts Tiresias up to this.
The prophet Tiresias was physically blind, but, could see the truth and told Oedipus what was revealed to him.
12. Describe/discuss/explain/list how sight/vision/seeing/ "second sight" is/are used in the play to advance the plot -- to advance the story as a whole. Include an explanation of why it's important as well as how it helps you (the real audience) understand (get) what others on the stage and in the play don't understand.
The audience and the chorus know Oedipus' fate. They know his parents are not really his parents. That he killed Laius, his real father, and that he married his mother. Oedipus knows none of this. Because he does not know these things the plot goes on. If he knew what he had done the rest of the story would not have happened. It makes the play suspensful. Making the audience wait eagerly to see what happens next. It makes you pity or feel sorry for the main character and those the lie effects.
13. As a play, there's a lot that can and can not be done on the stage. Explain why you think some things within this play in particular are done on stage while others are done off stage.
I think certain things are done off stage to make us use our imagineations. We hear sound effects and in the play are told of things that happened in the past. We must visualize the setting and how things happened.
They may not have had room for certain props for be equipped with materials for a scene. They were limited to what they could do.
14. Do you believe in fate? Explain fully your answer.
Yes, I believe God put me on this earth for a reason. He knows every aspect of my life. He knows what I think, how I feel, and what will happen in my life. He had a plan for my life before I was born. He knows how and when I will die.
15. Explain how fate plays a role in Oedipus.
It was his fate as prophesied, to kill his father and marry his mother. Know matter how hard he tried to change his fate it still happened. A higher power had control. Even though he was a king and had a lot of power, he could not change his fate.
16. Have you ever thought how ironic this play is? It's weird how the events come together and make everything happen the way it does. If things were to happen just a little bit different the story would be completely changed.
Yes, if the herdsmand had killed the child when he was a baby like he was told, none of the events could have happened. The herdsman wanted to do something good for the baby and two people who wanted a child. But, it turned out tradgic for all involved.
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Extra: Name either one of the other tow plays in the Oedipus Trilogy -- punctuation count.
Oedipus the King
Oedipus at Colonus
Antigone
Monday, March 28, 2011
poetry
p. 811
homage to my hips
Lucille Clifton
All the ladies 40 and over (middle age) can appreciate this poem. There comes a time in a woman's life when you are what you are. Marriage, having babies, work, stress, they all take a toll on our bodies. And where do you think it lands. That's right on our hips. We are woman that are confident in who we are and know what we want out of life. If the rest of the world doesn't like it - oh well. No matter what size are hips are they are magical and can put a spell on a man that he can't understand. We use our hips to carry things, like children, laundry baskets etc. We can shake them when we dance and maneuver our way in and out of anything. They define our shape and make us desirable to men. They show we are strong and confident. Our hips make us unique. Big, small, fat, skinny be proud of who you are and your hips.
I really enjoyed this poem. It hit home at my age. I feel the same way.
homage to my hips
Lucille Clifton
All the ladies 40 and over (middle age) can appreciate this poem. There comes a time in a woman's life when you are what you are. Marriage, having babies, work, stress, they all take a toll on our bodies. And where do you think it lands. That's right on our hips. We are woman that are confident in who we are and know what we want out of life. If the rest of the world doesn't like it - oh well. No matter what size are hips are they are magical and can put a spell on a man that he can't understand. We use our hips to carry things, like children, laundry baskets etc. We can shake them when we dance and maneuver our way in and out of anything. They define our shape and make us desirable to men. They show we are strong and confident. Our hips make us unique. Big, small, fat, skinny be proud of who you are and your hips.
I really enjoyed this poem. It hit home at my age. I feel the same way.
poetry
p.786
Looking at Each Other
Muriel Rukeyser
Everyone that is married or has a sexual relationship can appreciate this poem.
I believe it is talking about two people in love married or not. They have a special relationship. They know each other well. They have spent valuable time together. They love each other. They have been through good and bad times. Experienced a lot together. There is still passion in the relationship and they are still sexually aroused by each other. To me it describes a couple that has been together for a number of years and are still very much in love and enjoy being together. When making love they see each other with loving hearts and minds. They are one. They are in love.
Looking at Each Other
Muriel Rukeyser
Everyone that is married or has a sexual relationship can appreciate this poem.
I believe it is talking about two people in love married or not. They have a special relationship. They know each other well. They have spent valuable time together. They love each other. They have been through good and bad times. Experienced a lot together. There is still passion in the relationship and they are still sexually aroused by each other. To me it describes a couple that has been together for a number of years and are still very much in love and enjoy being together. When making love they see each other with loving hearts and minds. They are one. They are in love.
poetry
p. 740
The Pulley
George Herbert
This poem starts out saying when God created man he poured on him a glass of blessings. He gave him strength, beauty, wisdom and pleasure. But, when the glass was almost empty at the bottom was rest. God held back rest because he knew someday man would tire of all the other blessings of life and come to him for rest. Therefore, when our burdens are heavy we can hoist them up to God like using a pulley to help us move or carry the load.
I believe all of us at sometime or another need rest from the heavy load and burdens of life. God is there to lighten our load and give us rest.
The Pulley
George Herbert
This poem starts out saying when God created man he poured on him a glass of blessings. He gave him strength, beauty, wisdom and pleasure. But, when the glass was almost empty at the bottom was rest. God held back rest because he knew someday man would tire of all the other blessings of life and come to him for rest. Therefore, when our burdens are heavy we can hoist them up to God like using a pulley to help us move or carry the load.
I believe all of us at sometime or another need rest from the heavy load and burdens of life. God is there to lighten our load and give us rest.
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