1. For how long has the man in Jarvis Lorry’s thoughts been buried?
The man in Jarvis Lorry’s thoughts has been buried for eighteen years.
2. What else do we know of this man who has been “buried”?
We know that he is from the Tellson’s Bank and has abandoned all hope of being dug out of his grave a long time ago. He also says that he “can’t say” if he cares to live.
3. What are the two conditions concerning Dr. Manette?
Dr. Manette is the father of Lucie Manette, whom which he does not remember. Dr. Manette also does not remember who he is exactly, and cannot even recall his own name.
4. Who are the proprietors of the wine-shop?
The proprietors of the wine-shop are Monsieur Defarge and his wife, Madame Defarge. The husband is described as “bullnecked” and about thirty years old. His wife is explained as a very observing woman who sits in the shop and takes everything in around her.
5. Why does Defarge show Dr. Manette to the “Jacques”?
Defarge shows Dr. Manette to the “Jacques” because he likes to make a show of him. When asked how he chooses who gets to see Dr. Manette, Defarge says, "I choose them as real me, of my name-- Jacques is my name-- to whom the sight is likely to do good. Enough: you are English; that is another thing".
6. What is Dr. Manette doing when they enter his room?
When everyone enters Dr. Manette’s room, he is making a pair of girl’s shoes. He does not seem interested in who enters the room, and focuses his attention on his work.
7. What does Dr. Manette say his name is? What is the significance of what he says?
Dr. Manette says that his name is One Hundred and Five, North Tower. This is significant because it shows that he has been locked up so long that he cannot even remember his life before his time in the North Tower. He cannot recall something as simple as his own name.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
I Am Me, and I Won't Change for Anyone
Why is it difficult not to care about what others think of you? Do we control the way other people see and think about us?
Self-expression is one of the most important aspects of one’s life. Unfortunately, this potentially is the most judged thing about someone. One can express themselves through clothes, hair, and their natural personality, the list goes on, but often times, you cannot be yourself because of what other people think of you.
No matter how much you want to express yourself freely, there will always be that slight fear of other peoples’ opinions. It is difficult to not care about what other people think of you because if you are judged or thought of poorly, it is a low blow to your self-esteem. We as people naturally want to so badly be seen by others in a light that is accepted, that we often times hid who we truly are; unique.
By the absolute need of wanting to feel accepted, we alter ourselves to “fit in” to our society. This is potentially “controlling” how others see and think about us, but does it make us happy? Personally, I would say no, not really. No matter what the circumstance is, the majority of people morph themselves into something that they believe would be allowed and accepted by other people’s own thoughts, not their own.
Bringing this through provoking situation into my own world, I can honestly claim myself as guilty of altering myself in the past. I used to think so highly of how people would think of me, that it eventually got to me. I still expressed myself how I wanted, but people would see and think of me differently than I desired. Now, I believe that I am truly happy with myself and honestly do not think all that much of what other people think of me. To me, as long as I am happy with who I am and how I present myself, I am comfortable within my own skin.
Self-expression is one of the most important aspects of one’s life. Unfortunately, this potentially is the most judged thing about someone. One can express themselves through clothes, hair, and their natural personality, the list goes on, but often times, you cannot be yourself because of what other people think of you.
No matter how much you want to express yourself freely, there will always be that slight fear of other peoples’ opinions. It is difficult to not care about what other people think of you because if you are judged or thought of poorly, it is a low blow to your self-esteem. We as people naturally want to so badly be seen by others in a light that is accepted, that we often times hid who we truly are; unique.
By the absolute need of wanting to feel accepted, we alter ourselves to “fit in” to our society. This is potentially “controlling” how others see and think about us, but does it make us happy? Personally, I would say no, not really. No matter what the circumstance is, the majority of people morph themselves into something that they believe would be allowed and accepted by other people’s own thoughts, not their own.
Bringing this through provoking situation into my own world, I can honestly claim myself as guilty of altering myself in the past. I used to think so highly of how people would think of me, that it eventually got to me. I still expressed myself how I wanted, but people would see and think of me differently than I desired. Now, I believe that I am truly happy with myself and honestly do not think all that much of what other people think of me. To me, as long as I am happy with who I am and how I present myself, I am comfortable within my own skin.
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