Author's Note- I wrote this on a slow day and I was having a hard time coming up with ideas. I developed a journal entry from about a year ago. The Legend in this is Brett Favre. In this piece I am encouraging fans not to lose hope just because Brett is gone and to accept Aaron Rodgers. I don't write poems very often and I am not very experienced with them. Please comment and tell me if there is anything I could improve on it because I am not too sure about it.
The Legend has Gone, a Hero Betrayed us
All Hope seems Dim, Our Era Seems To be Over
He left us in the Dark, With only His Own Future in Mind
Of Fame and Fortune, and much Wanted Attention
Be that way, Traitorous Champion
Soon You will Discover, You are Nothing without Your Team
Do not lose Hope, Open your Eyes
If you just Look You'll see the Light in this Darkness
The Hope in this Time of Despair
There is Another, Perhaps even Greater
Who will Lead us to Victory Again
Just believe, Don't Follow the Lost One
Do Not let The Darkness Swallow You
Hold on to the Last Hope, the one to be Far Greater
Be Patient, the Time will come When We Strike Again
The Thunder Will Settle, These Purple Stains will Come Off
There will be a new, Far Greater Era
If you just Patiently wait for the Light to come
Monday, January 31, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Annoying Perfection
A response on an event in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
When you look closely, you might have more things in common with someone then you think. I learned that about Tom Sawyer. In the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Tom has just recently returned to the plot when he comes down to Arkansas by steamboat. Even though he is trying to help Huck steal Jim, he really needs to calm down and get the Job done instead of being such a perfectionist.
In that way, I am just like Tom. I am always trying to make every little detail just perfect in most everything I do, no matter how long it takes. Even though that might sound like a good thing, if you really know me well, then you know that it gets a bit annoying. Some might say I am a procrastinator because I am always working up to the last minute, but the real reason is that I want everything to be absolutely perfect.
In recent chapters, Tom has made Jim follow every little dumb rule that Tom knows about being a prisoner (which is a lot). Tom believes that every little detail has to be perfect. From having snakes, rats, and spiders for pets to watering a flower with tears, everything is important to Tom. Huck and Jim have there doubts, but Tom simply replies,"But Huck, it ain't regular!" and then carries on with what he was doing before. If I had a nickel for every time Tom says that, I could buy a new flat screen TV. It seems to be quite annoying.
Therefore, I have discovered that Tom and I have a few more things in common than I originally believed. Maybe I could learn from him. So once in a while, try getting to know someone a little better, and you might discover that you have a lot in common after all.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Welcome Back Tom
A response to a scene from The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
In Chapter 31 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, the king sells Jim for 40 dollars. This scene helps advance the plot in many ways. It moves the book into a new theme, and changes the plot.
One way that this event helps advance the plot is that before this, Huck, Jim, the king, and the duke were just rowing down the Mississippi River, making money here and there, but it got so you knew what was going to happen next. But now, since Jim was sold, he didn't have any trouble ratting the king and the duke out. So now, the king and the duke are out of Huck's life, and the book can move on.
Another advancement in the plot is that this gives Huck a new goal: To steal Jim. This gives him something to do instead of relaxing as the river carries their raft down the river. This adds excitement and suspense to the book.
The most important way that this helps advance the plot is that it brings Tom Sawyer back into the book. When Huck goes to Silas Phelp's house to try to get Jim back, he doesn't realize that this is the home of Tom's Uncle Silas and Aunt Sally. When Tom comes down for a visit, he was sure surprised to see Huck. Together they team up to steal Jim.
Therefore, even though this looks like an unfortunate turn of events, Mark Twain uses this to bring in a few new themes into the book. This combination of themes makes one of the better and unique parts of the book.
In Chapter 31 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, the king sells Jim for 40 dollars. This scene helps advance the plot in many ways. It moves the book into a new theme, and changes the plot.
One way that this event helps advance the plot is that before this, Huck, Jim, the king, and the duke were just rowing down the Mississippi River, making money here and there, but it got so you knew what was going to happen next. But now, since Jim was sold, he didn't have any trouble ratting the king and the duke out. So now, the king and the duke are out of Huck's life, and the book can move on.
Another advancement in the plot is that this gives Huck a new goal: To steal Jim. This gives him something to do instead of relaxing as the river carries their raft down the river. This adds excitement and suspense to the book.
The most important way that this helps advance the plot is that it brings Tom Sawyer back into the book. When Huck goes to Silas Phelp's house to try to get Jim back, he doesn't realize that this is the home of Tom's Uncle Silas and Aunt Sally. When Tom comes down for a visit, he was sure surprised to see Huck. Together they team up to steal Jim.
Therefore, even though this looks like an unfortunate turn of events, Mark Twain uses this to bring in a few new themes into the book. This combination of themes makes one of the better and unique parts of the book.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Jim's Companionship
Author's Note- A response to a quote from The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
"I was ever so glad to see Jim. I warn't lonesome now. I told him I warn't afraid of HIM telling the people where I was. I talked along, but he only set there and looked at me; never said nothing."
This quote from chapter eight is one of the many examples on how Jim is an important part in the life of Huckleberry Finn. Jim plays the significant role as basically the only friend he currently has. He is the only companion in Huck's life at this point. No one else can relate to Huck. Jim fills an empty void that is where Huck's family and friends should be.
Throughout the book, Huck has lived in many different dwelling places. At one point, he lived with the Widow, but he wasn't really happy there because he felt that he lacked freedom to do what he wanted, when he wanted. He also lived with his pap at another time. In both those places, Huck lacked happiness. The reason was he didn't have a friend who could really rely on.
The book gives the impression that Huck has everything he needs when being accompanied by Jim. Whether it is in the wilderness or on the raft, Huck is truly content. At this point, all Huck really needs is the companionship of a good friend.
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Super Setting
Author's Note- A response about the setting of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
The setting plays a colossal role in the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. This book's unique setting is one of the things that help make this book such a classic piece of literature, along with its prequel, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. If the setting were changed, this would book would be a completely different story.
Imagine how different this story would be if it took place in 2011. Every detail would be changed. From the way people spoke and the difference in the education, to the ability to own slaves, every detail is supported by the setting. Just imagine how weird it would be to have a young boy and a run-away slave rowing down the Mississippi River today. The setting is what makes this book such a superb and classic book.
In this book, the setting changes from place to place as the main character moves to different locations. At one point he is in St. Petersburg, Missouri. The story takes place on Jackson Island in another part of the book. Much of the setting is on a raft, rowind down the Mississippi River.
The setting is one of the most important aspects of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. This book without its unique setting is like a book with no title. Therefore in this book, the setting isn't just any old setting, it is a Super Setting.
The setting plays a colossal role in the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. This book's unique setting is one of the things that help make this book such a classic piece of literature, along with its prequel, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. If the setting were changed, this would book would be a completely different story.
Imagine how different this story would be if it took place in 2011. Every detail would be changed. From the way people spoke and the difference in the education, to the ability to own slaves, every detail is supported by the setting. Just imagine how weird it would be to have a young boy and a run-away slave rowing down the Mississippi River today. The setting is what makes this book such a superb and classic book.
In this book, the setting changes from place to place as the main character moves to different locations. At one point he is in St. Petersburg, Missouri. The story takes place on Jackson Island in another part of the book. Much of the setting is on a raft, rowind down the Mississippi River.
The setting is one of the most important aspects of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. This book without its unique setting is like a book with no title. Therefore in this book, the setting isn't just any old setting, it is a Super Setting.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Sly Huck takes Matters into his Own Hands
Author's Note- A response to the book The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn on the actions of the main character
When things aren't going your way, what would you do? If you are like me, it is likely that most of the time you think, “ Oh well. Nothing I can do about it.” and then eventually just get over it. Not or Huckleberry Finn. Like his friend Tom Sawyer, Huck isn't one to sit around and let well enough alone. He takes action!
When Huck was having trouble with his pap, he didn't sit there and let his pap lock him in the house while the old man went and got drunk. Huck didn't just take the cowhide for not giving his pap money to get drunk on. Instead he put matters into his own hands in his own sly way.
In chapter 7, Huck Plans his escape from his atrocious imprisonment that his pap forcibly provided. Even though he might not be the brightest bulb in the box (as he shows us in chapter 4 when thinking that 7 multiplied by 6 equals 35), but he makes up for it with his cunning plans. When his pap leaves the cabin, Huck is swift to go to work using a saw to cut his way out and escaping on a canoe. Not before burglarizing the cabin and cleverly faking his own death.
Huck shows much cleverness through his actions in many various places throughout the book. He does this very well in unfavorable situations with his ability to take action whenever he wants to. He ignores what others tell him to do and does what he feels is right. Much like his friend Tom Sawyer, Huck knows how to take matters into his own hands.
When things aren't going your way, what would you do? If you are like me, it is likely that most of the time you think, “ Oh well. Nothing I can do about it.” and then eventually just get over it. Not or Huckleberry Finn. Like his friend Tom Sawyer, Huck isn't one to sit around and let well enough alone. He takes action!
When Huck was having trouble with his pap, he didn't sit there and let his pap lock him in the house while the old man went and got drunk. Huck didn't just take the cowhide for not giving his pap money to get drunk on. Instead he put matters into his own hands in his own sly way.
In chapter 7, Huck Plans his escape from his atrocious imprisonment that his pap forcibly provided. Even though he might not be the brightest bulb in the box (as he shows us in chapter 4 when thinking that 7 multiplied by 6 equals 35), but he makes up for it with his cunning plans. When his pap leaves the cabin, Huck is swift to go to work using a saw to cut his way out and escaping on a canoe. Not before burglarizing the cabin and cleverly faking his own death.
Huck shows much cleverness through his actions in many various places throughout the book. He does this very well in unfavorable situations with his ability to take action whenever he wants to. He ignores what others tell him to do and does what he feels is right. Much like his friend Tom Sawyer, Huck knows how to take matters into his own hands.
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