Movies have the power to make you think. After all, that's what they were designed to do. All movies have an underlying meaning that everyone is supposed to see and understand. I love watching movies because they help me see big picture things. I know that I living in America live pretty well, however in other countries, in different eras I'm oblivious to everything. At the end of the movie, Life is Beautiful, I was in dismay. I didn't understand how life was so beautiful, and I hated the name of the film for being so ignorant to the facts.
It was a film based during the Holocaust. A family was trapped, seperated, tortured, and yet life was beautiful. A child was hidden by his father successfully within his sleeping area and was saved. However, the father didn't meet the same fate. Instead, through his struggle to survive and reunite with his wife he is killed in the ending scenes. A son who suffered through the war and survived, who lost his father how is life beautiful?
In Brave New World a very similiar thing happens when Lenina and John go on their date.
"I don't think you ought to see things like that," he said, making haste to transfer from Lenina herself to the surrounding circumstances the blame for any past or possible future lapse from perfection.
"Things like what, John?"
"Like this horrible film."
"Horrible?" Lenina was genuinely astonished. "But I thought it was lovely."
"It was base," he said indignantly, "it was ignoble."
She shook her head. "I don't know what you mean." Why was he so queer? Why did he go out of his way to spoil things?
Lenina is shocked and disturbed that John didn't like the film. And John never really comes to comprehend why the civilized people like it. I experienced something of the same thing. When I was in utter shock at the film, it seemed I was the only one. My classmates understood that the life of the child was beautiful. It was in his eyes that the movie was being told. I remember Michael, explaining to me how the movie was in the eyes of the child. Almost the same reaction Lenina had about John spoiling things. I made the film seem like a horrible thing. However in the movie his father had shielded him from all the bad they were enduring. It changed my way of looking at life. I always thought I had it bad, but you know what, there are so many people that suffer now over small things that I feel I have no right to complain. My life is beautiful and it's my job to make the world a beautiful place. By whatever means are necessary and accessible to me. Purple Pinkie Week is something that is going to change the world. It's something that truly makes a difference and will make life beautiful.
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Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Ignorance is Bliss
...The nurses obeyed; but at the approach of the roses, at the mere sight of those gaily-coloured images of pussy and cock-a-doodle-doo and baa-baa black sheep, the infants shrank away in horror, the volume of their howling suddenly increased...(21)
In the second chapter of Brave New World by Aldonus Huxley, we are introduced to conditioning. This society is controlled down to the birthing process. Humans no longer mate to create young. The kids are cloned to the maximum, about 79 on average. Nor are the children raised or nurtured by another human being. They are created and trained for one purpose. That is to work to keep the community going. The creations are split into four different types. Their type determines what their position is in the hierarchy. In this part of the chapter we are exposed to how the Deltas, or lower class, are trained to dislike books and nature. The kids are shown roses and books. At first sight they reach for them. Then the kids are shocked and after several times of repeating the process the kids learn to hate books and nature. They are conditioned. In this society the lower class shouldn't like to read or nature. It was a very interesting topic to me. If we conditioned our world to live in peace, wouldn't that be good? We wouldn't have war or hate or pain. Everyone would be controlled without knowing. No one would get hurt because nobody would know anything. They do say ignorance is bliss. If people don't know what's being done to them then they'll be happier. In this society that's the idea, to be happy. At the very least contempt with your life. If we applied that theory to our world maybe we would live happier. I don't like this futuristic society, but I do believe ignorance is bliss.
In the second chapter of Brave New World by Aldonus Huxley, we are introduced to conditioning. This society is controlled down to the birthing process. Humans no longer mate to create young. The kids are cloned to the maximum, about 79 on average. Nor are the children raised or nurtured by another human being. They are created and trained for one purpose. That is to work to keep the community going. The creations are split into four different types. Their type determines what their position is in the hierarchy. In this part of the chapter we are exposed to how the Deltas, or lower class, are trained to dislike books and nature. The kids are shown roses and books. At first sight they reach for them. Then the kids are shocked and after several times of repeating the process the kids learn to hate books and nature. They are conditioned. In this society the lower class shouldn't like to read or nature. It was a very interesting topic to me. If we conditioned our world to live in peace, wouldn't that be good? We wouldn't have war or hate or pain. Everyone would be controlled without knowing. No one would get hurt because nobody would know anything. They do say ignorance is bliss. If people don't know what's being done to them then they'll be happier. In this society that's the idea, to be happy. At the very least contempt with your life. If we applied that theory to our world maybe we would live happier. I don't like this futuristic society, but I do believe ignorance is bliss.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Society
The ranking of class and social status is what I’ve learned from Jane Eyre, because she didn’t let it determine her future as an adult. Instead, she learned how to manage her money and use it wisely. She also got in contact with her inner self, because she didn’t let money decide what type of person she was going to be.
While growing up, Jane did not have a pleasant life as a child. She dealt with many hardships from the Reed's Family and when she left to go to school at Lowood too. As a child, she was told her status was "less than a servant", by Miss Abbot(pg.11). She was also treated badly and lost the only friend she ever had. When Jane was residing in the Reed's house at Gateshead Hall, she was not treated the same as her cousins: John, Eliza, and Georgiana. Mrs. Reed did not include her in any of the family affairs, such as: taking pictures, being in family portraits, and participating in carriage rides. In Mrs. Reed's eyes, Jane was not classified or worthy enough to be apart of the events and that was known throughout Gateshead Hall. Although Jane tried to do the right thing by her aunt, who was a ruffian, she was eager to let her know how she really felt on the inside. Jane has had her name dragged in the dirt by Mrs. Reed, which has caused her reputation and her image to be abased,disowned and dishonored. Lowood was also a place where Jane spent most of her life at trying to find herself. When Jane was first introduced to Lowood, she had a hard time adapting to the new environment and her new home. Jane was classified as an orphan because her parents had died and as she was telling Mr. Rochester, my uncles' wife "cast me off", "because I was poor, and burdensome, and she didn't like me."(pg.226,227). Since Jane's image had been tarnished at Gateshead Hall, when she went to Lowood Mr. Brocklehurst introduced her as a "liar" to all of the students and staff by saying "...You must be on your guard against her; you must shun her example; if necessary, avoid her company, exclude her from your sports, and shut her out from your converse. Teachers, you must watch her: keep your eyes on her movements, weigh well her words, scrutinize her actions, punish her body to save her soul: if, indeed, such salvation be possible, for (my tongue falters while I tell it) this girl, this child, the native of a Christian land, worse than many a little heathen who says its prayers to Brahma and kneels before Juggernaut--this girl is--a liar!"(pg.66,67). At this point her status is beyond low because of her reputation. Although Jane's status at Lowood was low, she took advice from her friend Helen, which eventually brought her to the top of her class. As life continued to prevail, Jane was able to get a job at Lowood and then move to bigger and better things in life. She soon scored a job as a governess at the Thornfield estate and soon met the love of her life.
Money is not the key to all problems and you should not let it determine your life. As for Jane's so-called family: John, Eliza, Georgiana, and Mrs. Reed, they were controlled by money. They let it be the prime concern in their life . They also thought because they have a lot of money, everything was going to be okay. Having money is a good thing, but it's how you maintain yourself and how responsible you are with it. As children, John, Eliza, and Georgiana were treated better than Jane, because they were rich. Mrs. Reed also let money raise her children. They had no responsibility as children, and they were also spoiled by luxurious things. Everything that they had was better than Jane's, they were living the life of luxury. For some people, this lifestyle can become addictive because they have the need to want more and more of everything. Although they went to a better school than Jane, she came out on top when they became older. Jane's life may have been hard to bear at first, but now everything is good, because she is getting married, she's educated, and she doesn't have to worry about being content in a stable environment. If we reflect on her families life, it will be a big disappointment because all of them are having a hard time at this point. When Jane was going to back to Gateshead Hall to see Mrs.Reed for her final days, she was told by Robert, "Mr. John died yesterday was a week, at his chambers in London"(pg.224)... "he ruined his health and hesitate amongst the worst men and the worst women. He got into debt and into jail: his mother helped him out twice, but as soon as he was free he returned to his old companions and habits. His head was not strong: the knaves he lived amongst fooled him beyond anything ever heard. He came down to Gateshead about three weeks ago and wanted missis to give up all to him. Missis refused: her means have long been much reduced by his extravagance; so he went back again, and the next news was that he was dead. How he died, God knows!--they say he killed himself"( 225). Mrs. Reed took a grudge against Jane to her grave. She hid a letter from Jane that her uncle had sent, "It said that he was well-off money wise, but he had no heir. He wanted to adopt Jane. This would have been a wonderful opportunity for Jane, but Mrs. Reed never gave her the letter..." said by Richard on November 13,2009 in the blog titled "Forgive". One blogger inferred that *his was posted by Lizette on November 13,2009 in her blog titled "The Letter". Jane had forgiven Mrs. Reed for everything that she had put her through. Edwardo said "I honestly hate the fact that Jane has forgiven her". His blog was titled "Forgive and forget" on November 13,2009. Eliza and Georgiana were just not getting along as sisters were supposed to. Eliza told her sister "After my mother's death, I wash my hands of you: from the day her coffin is carried to the vault in Gateshead Church, you and I will be as separate as if we had never known each other."(pg.240) As far as their lives they were not happy or morally satisfied with themselves.
All of this information from Jane relates to me, because I'm not rich and I'm not apart of the upper class society. Although this may be true, I'm getting the same education and the same opportunity as most upper class children my age by going g to The Chinquapin School. The Chinquapin School is giving me a chance to do more and experience deep intensive learning. Just like Jane, my life hasn't always been a piece of cake, but I make the best of it because I know that one day I will be able to share my experience with my offspring and offer them a good life. Therefore, as a result I feel that it doesn't matter if your rich or poor because if your determined to control your life you can make the best out of it and be successful.
While growing up, Jane did not have a pleasant life as a child. She dealt with many hardships from the Reed's Family and when she left to go to school at Lowood too. As a child, she was told her status was "less than a servant", by Miss Abbot(pg.11). She was also treated badly and lost the only friend she ever had. When Jane was residing in the Reed's house at Gateshead Hall, she was not treated the same as her cousins: John, Eliza, and Georgiana. Mrs. Reed did not include her in any of the family affairs, such as: taking pictures, being in family portraits, and participating in carriage rides. In Mrs. Reed's eyes, Jane was not classified or worthy enough to be apart of the events and that was known throughout Gateshead Hall. Although Jane tried to do the right thing by her aunt, who was a ruffian, she was eager to let her know how she really felt on the inside. Jane has had her name dragged in the dirt by Mrs. Reed, which has caused her reputation and her image to be abased,disowned and dishonored. Lowood was also a place where Jane spent most of her life at trying to find herself. When Jane was first introduced to Lowood, she had a hard time adapting to the new environment and her new home. Jane was classified as an orphan because her parents had died and as she was telling Mr. Rochester, my uncles' wife "cast me off", "because I was poor, and burdensome, and she didn't like me."(pg.226,227). Since Jane's image had been tarnished at Gateshead Hall, when she went to Lowood Mr. Brocklehurst introduced her as a "liar" to all of the students and staff by saying "...You must be on your guard against her; you must shun her example; if necessary, avoid her company, exclude her from your sports, and shut her out from your converse. Teachers, you must watch her: keep your eyes on her movements, weigh well her words, scrutinize her actions, punish her body to save her soul: if, indeed, such salvation be possible, for (my tongue falters while I tell it) this girl, this child, the native of a Christian land, worse than many a little heathen who says its prayers to Brahma and kneels before Juggernaut--this girl is--a liar!"(pg.66,67). At this point her status is beyond low because of her reputation. Although Jane's status at Lowood was low, she took advice from her friend Helen, which eventually brought her to the top of her class. As life continued to prevail, Jane was able to get a job at Lowood and then move to bigger and better things in life. She soon scored a job as a governess at the Thornfield estate and soon met the love of her life.
Money is not the key to all problems and you should not let it determine your life. As for Jane's so-called family: John, Eliza, Georgiana, and Mrs. Reed, they were controlled by money. They let it be the prime concern in their life . They also thought because they have a lot of money, everything was going to be okay. Having money is a good thing, but it's how you maintain yourself and how responsible you are with it. As children, John, Eliza, and Georgiana were treated better than Jane, because they were rich. Mrs. Reed also let money raise her children. They had no responsibility as children, and they were also spoiled by luxurious things. Everything that they had was better than Jane's, they were living the life of luxury. For some people, this lifestyle can become addictive because they have the need to want more and more of everything. Although they went to a better school than Jane, she came out on top when they became older. Jane's life may have been hard to bear at first, but now everything is good, because she is getting married, she's educated, and she doesn't have to worry about being content in a stable environment. If we reflect on her families life, it will be a big disappointment because all of them are having a hard time at this point. When Jane was going to back to Gateshead Hall to see Mrs.Reed for her final days, she was told by Robert, "Mr. John died yesterday was a week, at his chambers in London"(pg.224)... "he ruined his health and hesitate amongst the worst men and the worst women. He got into debt and into jail: his mother helped him out twice, but as soon as he was free he returned to his old companions and habits. His head was not strong: the knaves he lived amongst fooled him beyond anything ever heard. He came down to Gateshead about three weeks ago and wanted missis to give up all to him. Missis refused: her means have long been much reduced by his extravagance; so he went back again, and the next news was that he was dead. How he died, God knows!--they say he killed himself"( 225). Mrs. Reed took a grudge against Jane to her grave. She hid a letter from Jane that her uncle had sent, "It said that he was well-off money wise, but he had no heir. He wanted to adopt Jane. This would have been a wonderful opportunity for Jane, but Mrs. Reed never gave her the letter..." said by Richard on November 13,2009 in the blog titled "Forgive". One blogger inferred that *his was posted by Lizette on November 13,2009 in her blog titled "The Letter". Jane had forgiven Mrs. Reed for everything that she had put her through. Edwardo said "I honestly hate the fact that Jane has forgiven her". His blog was titled "Forgive and forget" on November 13,2009. Eliza and Georgiana were just not getting along as sisters were supposed to. Eliza told her sister "After my mother's death, I wash my hands of you: from the day her coffin is carried to the vault in Gateshead Church, you and I will be as separate as if we had never known each other."(pg.240) As far as their lives they were not happy or morally satisfied with themselves.
All of this information from Jane relates to me, because I'm not rich and I'm not apart of the upper class society. Although this may be true, I'm getting the same education and the same opportunity as most upper class children my age by going g to The Chinquapin School. The Chinquapin School is giving me a chance to do more and experience deep intensive learning. Just like Jane, my life hasn't always been a piece of cake, but I make the best of it because I know that one day I will be able to share my experience with my offspring and offer them a good life. Therefore, as a result I feel that it doesn't matter if your rich or poor because if your determined to control your life you can make the best out of it and be successful.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Eduardo' opinion about Jane Eyre and Mr.Rochester
What do you think about Eduardo's opinion about Jane Eyre and Mr.Rochester. He says that there's no reason for her to leave Mr.Rochester. He wants them to stay together, but he doesnt understand that even if they love each other inmensly thay can't be together simply because of her reputation. Please comment.
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