Sunday, February 28, 2016

Blog Post Assignment 7

"Do you want me to leave, Jefferson?”
“Leave when you want. Old hog don’t care.”
Does this quotation characterize Grant, Jefferson or another character?
Jefferson is characterizing himself as an hog.
Does this quotation indicate a conflict? If so what conflict.
Man vs self. Jefferson is struggling internally with himself.

Blog Post Assignment 8

“I suppose every man wonders about death sometimes in his life.”

To what contemporary issue does this quotation connect?
I personally think that everyone wonders about death. When its go come and how its going to come. That why it is important to live life and not regret the days that passed you. You will never know when death will knock upon your door.

Friday, February 26, 2016

Blog Post Assignment 6

As night falls on certain beaches around the world. Surreal scene arises not from magic, but from plankton that have evolved to glow in order to startle or distract fish and other potential predators. I would love to visit this beach because of the scenery. This beach is located in Puerto Rico.

Thursday, February 25, 2016

Blog Posts Assignment 4

You brought corn?” his voice said.
“Corn?” Miss Emma asked.
He didn’t answer her.
“Roast nyers?”
He looked at her, but he didn’t answer. “Corn for a hog,” he said.
“Corn for a hog?.”
Does this quotation characterize Grant, Jefferson or another character? If so, in what way does it characterize?

Jefferson comparing him self to a hog.

Does this quotation indicate a conflict?  If so what conflict?

Man vs self. Jefferson is struggling with himself on the inside. 

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Blog Post Assignment 2

Everyone's happy place is different, and usually consists of the things that make them joyous. My happy place is my room. Mainly, because I can escape from the chaos. For instance, if I get upset I turn on some music to distract me. According to researchers, music affects our mood in a variety of ways. But at the base of the phenomenon is rhythm and tone.When we listen to a rhythm, our heart actually begins to synch with it.