Q: Why do dreams sometimes fail?
A: Every human being has had some sort of dream or desire. They would vary and much as something big like saving money for a new pair of shoes or making it to medical school. Unfortunately, dreams fail often, and possibly more than they come true. “I wish I could have perfect attendance”, but you come down with bronchitis. “I dream of becoming a movie star”, but you’re a horrible actor. Or even, “I really want be the first of my family to go to college”, but the recession strikes and you have no money.
In my own life, many of my dreams have failed. Most of these have failed due to myself, but often times other people. Maybe I didn’t try hard enough or dedicate myself to the fullest extent. Occasionally, not necessarily dreams, but wants and desires have fallen flat due to other people. Yes, this is partially my own fault for relying on people too much, or trusting too much, but in the end, I did my best in those particular situations.
In Of Mice and Men, Lennie and George have the dream to one day own their own ranch. Due to money issues, their dream probably would not have come true if they didn’t allow a friend, Candy, to help them out. With Candy, their dream will most likely come true, although again, it has the potential to fail. This is due to George’s irresponsible actions, which include visiting the brothel. By doing this, George is wasting his and Lennie’s hard earned money and giving it to, in all honestly, whores. Lennie and George’s dream could potentially fail due to stupid decisions made by George, without the consent of Lennie, which is completely unfair. Like myself, Lennie depends on other people to make his dream come true, which will most likely hurt him in the long run.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009
"Belonging"
Q: How important is it for human beings to have a place where they "belong", where there are people who know them and love them?
A: In today’s society, it now seems to be extremely important to “fit in” or “belong”. Cliques and defined groups of people generally rule most schools, towns, and cities. Cliques are simply a “security blanket” for oneself. You’re trapped. You are sucked into a certain group with no way out without being called “changed”. When in all actuality, you’re just being yourself. You don’t have to pretend to “fit in” anymore.
Having friends and family is extremely important to live life, but not always do you necessarily “fit in” or “belong”. Real friends will love no matter who you are. Real friends don’t care what you are; a geek, freak, jock, preppy, punk: all common cliques. They love you for who you are, not what you seem to come off as or what you look like.
What it comes down to is not to necessarily “belong” or “fit in”, but to feel comfortable around the people you are with. No two human beings in the world are alike. We are like fingerprints, completely unique. Therefore, we will never truly “belong” anywhere, but will feel welcomed and loved. This is when you can say you are truly at “home”.
A: In today’s society, it now seems to be extremely important to “fit in” or “belong”. Cliques and defined groups of people generally rule most schools, towns, and cities. Cliques are simply a “security blanket” for oneself. You’re trapped. You are sucked into a certain group with no way out without being called “changed”. When in all actuality, you’re just being yourself. You don’t have to pretend to “fit in” anymore.
Having friends and family is extremely important to live life, but not always do you necessarily “fit in” or “belong”. Real friends will love no matter who you are. Real friends don’t care what you are; a geek, freak, jock, preppy, punk: all common cliques. They love you for who you are, not what you seem to come off as or what you look like.
What it comes down to is not to necessarily “belong” or “fit in”, but to feel comfortable around the people you are with. No two human beings in the world are alike. We are like fingerprints, completely unique. Therefore, we will never truly “belong” anywhere, but will feel welcomed and loved. This is when you can say you are truly at “home”.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Importance of Friends
Q: What makes a friend? Why is it important to have a friend?
A: The importance of friends is key to one’s life. Without them, there simply is not a reason for many meanings in that one person’s life. Friends are there to support you through think and thin. Friends are there to help you out. Friends are there to lean on when you need them most. Friends are there to tell you the truth no matter what, not to lie. And most importantly, friends are there to help you live your life to its fullest potential
A friend is to be your ally. A friend is your superhero, fighting off all the bad guys, protecting you from evil. A friend laughs at you when you fall down the stairs, but eventually helps you up in the end. A friend is someone you confide in, sharing juicy secrets. A friend makes fun of you and your “oh so charming” ways. But a true friend is one that stands up for you, like a brick wall, with no intention of backing down.
Everyone deserves a friend. Everyone needs someone they can talk with. Everyone deserves to have a Buzz Light Year to their Woody. A cookie to their milk. Peanut butter to their jelly. But most importantly, everyone deserves to have someone they cannot live without. A friend.
A: The importance of friends is key to one’s life. Without them, there simply is not a reason for many meanings in that one person’s life. Friends are there to support you through think and thin. Friends are there to help you out. Friends are there to lean on when you need them most. Friends are there to tell you the truth no matter what, not to lie. And most importantly, friends are there to help you live your life to its fullest potential
A friend is to be your ally. A friend is your superhero, fighting off all the bad guys, protecting you from evil. A friend laughs at you when you fall down the stairs, but eventually helps you up in the end. A friend is someone you confide in, sharing juicy secrets. A friend makes fun of you and your “oh so charming” ways. But a true friend is one that stands up for you, like a brick wall, with no intention of backing down.
Everyone deserves a friend. Everyone needs someone they can talk with. Everyone deserves to have a Buzz Light Year to their Woody. A cookie to their milk. Peanut butter to their jelly. But most importantly, everyone deserves to have someone they cannot live without. A friend.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Anticipation/Reaction Guide
Q: People that are ppor should rely on their friends, family, or church for help, not the government.
A: I do not agree that people whom are poor should rely on the government. With the new policies and president, the “poor people” are doing just that, relying on the government. Many people who are capable of getting themselves a job do not and will not do so now because of the current government. Instead, these lazy people will willingly collect what they believe is “their” money from people that are actually working hard to make that money in the first place. These people relying on the government are cheating the rest of the public out of their rightly earned money.
These “poor people” are also making our economy what it is today. Mainly because of these specific people, we are now in our terrible recession. If these “poor people” man-up and get a job, which they can get, we would not be in the situation we are in today.
There are also people whom which have disabilities and cannot work, and receive a payment from the government. This situation is okay. These people deserve to get their payments. The “poor people” are also cheating the disabled people out of their much-needed money.
These “poor people” are cheating us out of our rightfully earned money, ruining our economy, and making a fool out of our country. Because of these people, the United States is drowning in debt.
A: I do not agree that people whom are poor should rely on the government. With the new policies and president, the “poor people” are doing just that, relying on the government. Many people who are capable of getting themselves a job do not and will not do so now because of the current government. Instead, these lazy people will willingly collect what they believe is “their” money from people that are actually working hard to make that money in the first place. These people relying on the government are cheating the rest of the public out of their rightly earned money.
These “poor people” are also making our economy what it is today. Mainly because of these specific people, we are now in our terrible recession. If these “poor people” man-up and get a job, which they can get, we would not be in the situation we are in today.
There are also people whom which have disabilities and cannot work, and receive a payment from the government. This situation is okay. These people deserve to get their payments. The “poor people” are also cheating the disabled people out of their much-needed money.
These “poor people” are cheating us out of our rightfully earned money, ruining our economy, and making a fool out of our country. Because of these people, the United States is drowning in debt.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Romeo and Juliet Responses
Q: Do you think that The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet is really a tragedy? Explain your response.
A: After reading "The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet", I do not believe that it is truly a tragedy. Yes, two young lives were ended, but they only brought it upon themselves. In my point of view, an event can only be classified as a tragedy if all close parties are equally effected. I realize that both the Montague and Capulet families were "heartbroken", but Romeo and Juliet took their own lives as their own decision. Romeo and Juliet thought it was best for them to both die together, therefore, it was not necessarily a tragedy in their eyes while committing said tragedy.
Q: Was it wise of Friar Lawrence to give the potion to Juliet? Why or why not?
A: No, I do not believe it was wise at all in the action of the Friar giving Juliet the potion. Although he most likely thought that by him doing this it was best, it truly was not by any means. If he were in the right mindset, he would have easily realized that something terribly wrong could happen within this plan. The Friar should have known somewhat about the plague that disallowed the letter to be sent. And yes, the Friar supposedly knows much about potions and what not, but even in medicine today things do not always work. If the Friar truly wanted this plan to work, he would have even more so thought the entire plan itself through.
Q: Was it right for Romeo and Juliet to run off and get married? Or was it foolish? Or both? Explain your response.
A: I believe that it was very foolish on both Romeo and Juliet's part. First off, they are only thirteen. No thirteen year old is mature enough to make the decision to get married. That is not only immature, but extremely selfish. Also, if Romeo and Juliet were older, there is not reason to keep it from their families. Yes, their families are in a disagreement with each other, but if it's your real family and they care about you, they will back up you up no matter what. In reality, no two people are foolish enough to get married after knowing each other but only a few hours. Romeo and Juliet's choice to be secretly married was not only foolish, but stupid.
A: After reading "The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet", I do not believe that it is truly a tragedy. Yes, two young lives were ended, but they only brought it upon themselves. In my point of view, an event can only be classified as a tragedy if all close parties are equally effected. I realize that both the Montague and Capulet families were "heartbroken", but Romeo and Juliet took their own lives as their own decision. Romeo and Juliet thought it was best for them to both die together, therefore, it was not necessarily a tragedy in their eyes while committing said tragedy.
Q: Was it wise of Friar Lawrence to give the potion to Juliet? Why or why not?
A: No, I do not believe it was wise at all in the action of the Friar giving Juliet the potion. Although he most likely thought that by him doing this it was best, it truly was not by any means. If he were in the right mindset, he would have easily realized that something terribly wrong could happen within this plan. The Friar should have known somewhat about the plague that disallowed the letter to be sent. And yes, the Friar supposedly knows much about potions and what not, but even in medicine today things do not always work. If the Friar truly wanted this plan to work, he would have even more so thought the entire plan itself through.
Q: Was it right for Romeo and Juliet to run off and get married? Or was it foolish? Or both? Explain your response.
A: I believe that it was very foolish on both Romeo and Juliet's part. First off, they are only thirteen. No thirteen year old is mature enough to make the decision to get married. That is not only immature, but extremely selfish. Also, if Romeo and Juliet were older, there is not reason to keep it from their families. Yes, their families are in a disagreement with each other, but if it's your real family and they care about you, they will back up you up no matter what. In reality, no two people are foolish enough to get married after knowing each other but only a few hours. Romeo and Juliet's choice to be secretly married was not only foolish, but stupid.
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