Women Writers

* We have only read two women writers so far: Barbara Kingsolver for The Bean Trees and now Edith Wharton with Ethan Frome. Are women writers any different from men? Do they choose different topics? Do they have different writing styles? Do you prefer to read stories by men or women? Does it matter if a book is by a man or a woman?

I think that it isn't a lot of difference from a woman's and a man's writing styles. Well, the woman's writing style a bit different because woman writers tend to write about deeper and sensitive topics. I really don't mind if I am reading a man's or/ a woman's books, I say as long as I find the book interesting to read then I will read it.

Edith Wharton

* Skim the information about Edith Wharton. Write down five interesting facts about her life:

- In 1902 she built The Mount, her estate in Lenox, Massachusetts, which survives today as an example ofher design principles

- Edith Wharton wrote several of her novels, including The House of Mirth (1905), the first of many chronicles of the nature of old New York, and entertained the cream of American literary society, including her close friend, the novelist Henry James

- Many of Wharton's novels are characterized by a subtle use of dramatic irony.

- Wharton was a committed supporter of French imperialism, describing herself as a "rabid imperialist". After World War I, she travelled to Morocco as the guest of the Resident General, General Hubert Lyautey, and wrote a book In Morocco, about her experiences. Wharton's writing on her Moroccan travels is full of praise for the French administration and for Lyautey and his wife in particular.

- Wharton continued writing until her death, lying in bed and dropping each finished page to the floor to be collected when she finished. Wharton's last novel, The Buccaneers, was unfinished at the time of her death.

Vocabulary Review

In the Vocabulary Section, look at words 106-135. Write a short story using 10 of the words. Put the vocabulary words in bold.

Words :

1. 119. siesta- midday nap

2. 133. generation- period of time between the birth of one group and that of its offspring

3. 122. anon- soon; shortly

4. 110. desperado- bold outlaw; dangerous criminal

5. 107. barrio- neighborhood

6. 109. bravado- pretended courage

7. 118. renegade- deserter; turncoat; traitor

8. 111. flotilla- a small fleet

9. 115. machismo- manly self-assurance; masculine drive; virility

10. 108. bonanza- rich pocket of ore; any source of wealth

Story: 

Generation after generation my barrio has had the reputation of many desperado's living as a family of anger towards the rest of the world. They sometimes call my home the island for dangerous criminals or/ the d.c. The d.c. flotilla maybe small, but we all are stronger put together especially after the  siestas we all take. The Island maybe filled with criminals, but that doesn't mean that we don't have rules. We have only three major rules on the island. Rule number three, always show machismo. Even when you get down you must show bravado to keep safe from everyone in d.c. We may all consider each other family, but on this island everyone is your enemy too. Rule number two you must be alert for the renegade that are only there to help the enemies. Never let your guard down completely, but just enough to lead them in. Rule number one stick together while retrieving the bonanza, but I can feel it anon, we will not have to do this anymore  longer. We will take over everything!

Renegades of Funk

Who are some of the people mentioned? What does Zack de la Rocha (the singer) admire about them?

A.) Some of the people mentioned into his song were:

 Tom Paine
Dr. Martin Luther King

Malcom X

B.) Zack de la Rocha admires them because they were renegades of their time and age
He also may admire them because they changed the world of history by them contributing their feelings among others around them.

Seattle 1999

What is the WTO? 

The World Trade Organization (WTO) involves the discussion of the world trade. 

In the movie This is What Democracy Looks Like, what are they protesting about the WTO?

They were protesting about the world trade and the unfair treatment of factory workers.

Thoreau's View of Technology

What is Thoreau's view of technology?

He isn't very happy with the creation of technology, he felt that it was poison to the world by hiding and distracting the people with known sense.

Do you agree or disagree with him? 

I don't agree with Thoreau's view of technology because I think that technology is a really good resource. It's a great contributor to my life and others because we use technology for mostly everything now a days.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of technology? 

Advantages:

used for travel

for communication

for entertainment 

for shopping

Disadvantages:

can brake down

not very reliable

it pollutes our minds

What technology do you use every day?

  I use lights

computer

 phone

the television

Could you go without technology for a day?

. Honestly I don't think I can go with out technology for one day, the reason being that it's located everywhere I go.

Podcast About Thoreau

1. What is the host's view of Thoreau?

The host's view of Thoreau was that he leads his followers to think and know what is going around them. He makes people believe that each person has a right to think and speak out what they feel. 

2. What is Kathryn Todd's view of Thoreau?

Her view of Thoreau is that he was a important contributer to the history of time. She understands that he was a great part of history, but he was in some ways blind. She doesn't believe that he should have be given advice to no one when he doesn't take advice from other more experienced people (senior citizens).

3. What are the advantages of living your life like Thoreau?

The advantages of living Thereau's life is that you let your heart speak out and have believe in what you decide to do.

4. What are the disadvantages?

The disadvantages is that people do tend to push you away because most of the time your roaming around your own believes and don't ever take the time to listen to other peoples opinions and believes. 

Civil Disobedience

*What actions by the government are you against?

The only main action that I am against the government is war. I dislike people fighting each other.

*What is the best way to change these actions? Can you use any of the ideas of Martin Luther King Jr. or Henry David Thoreau?

One way that I find helpful is peaceful protesting. I would maybe make a huge group and have them all understand where I am coming from and make in-powering speeches just like Dr. Martin Jr. Luther King.