Wit is used when Farce is shown in act II when Cecily brings up Bunbury. Because Algernon told Cecily about Bunbury, Jack now has to play along with the charade. He gets angry because he now has to pretend that Algernon is his brother. Then Jack says, " Bunbury! Well, I won't have him talk to you about Bunbury or about anything else. It is enough to drive one perfectly frantic." (Wilde p. 153) This was a very clever thing for Algernon to do. Cecily and Miss Prism are discussing the point of having a diary and memory. Cecily says, "I don't like novels that end happily. They depress me so much." (Wilde. p. 143) This shows irony and makes a silly situation in the play. It is complete nonsense to say something like that. Satire is shown when Cecily tells Algernon, who is pretending to be Jacks brother, that Jack will not be back until Monday. Algernon pretends to be very surprised and disappointed, "That is a great disappointment. I am obliged to go up by the first train on Monday morning. I have a business appointment that I am anxious...to miss." (Wilde. p. 146)
Wilde makes a comment on Victorian society by putting in little hints of why he doesn't like it. He creates comical situations, which shape what he thinks of the society. He shows that they are gullible by having so many fake identities in the play and shows that they are all rich and self absorbed.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
The Importance of Being Earnest Lrj #2
These problems that Algernon and Jack experience are rather frivolous. Algernon ate all of the cucumber sandwiches that were supposed to be for Lady Bracknell and then made Lane take the blame for it. Algernon made a very big deal about it even though Lady Bracknell didn't care that much. This problem Algernon experiences shapes his characteristics which he expresses in this play. It shows he is egotistical and self absorbed. Jack acts awkward when he is alone with Gwendolen. He is dismayed to learn that Gwendolen is attracted to him largely because of what she believes his name is Earnest. He is taken back by this and says, "I think, Jack, for instance, a charming name." (Wilde. p. 129) He tries to tell her that the name Earnest doesn't really fit him but she thinks it does. He then gets anxious and worried and exclaims that they must get married soon. Jack grows very uncomfortable which also shapes his character as to being someone weak and unstable.
Lady Bracknell comes off as the head of the house by giving her daughter the rights to marry Jack. She questions Jack to see if he is eligible to marry her daughter. "I am quite ready to enter your name, should your answer be what a really affectionate mother requires." (Wilde. p. 132) This shows that Lady Bracknell shows similar characteristics to women in the 1890s by running the household and helping her daughter decide what's best for her. In the 1890s men had a more dominant roll over women but Lady Bracknell seems to be dominant over men. This is shown when Algernon apologizes for not having the cucumber sandwiches so dramatically. "I am greatly distressed, Aunt Augusta, about there being no cucumbers, not even for ready money." (Wilde. p. 126) It seems as if people are scared of her because she has so much control over the house. Gwendolen is perceived as a normal woman in the 1890s. She obeys her mother and let's her make important decisions for her like getting married. Even though she loves Jack she still obeys her mother, "Ernest, we may never be married. From the expression on mamma's face I fear we never shall." She also fits in as a woman from the 1890s because of the transportation she uses. Jack says, "You will let me see you to your carriage." (Wilde. p. 140) This form of transportation was quite common in the 1890s.
Lady Bracknell comes off as the head of the house by giving her daughter the rights to marry Jack. She questions Jack to see if he is eligible to marry her daughter. "I am quite ready to enter your name, should your answer be what a really affectionate mother requires." (Wilde. p. 132) This shows that Lady Bracknell shows similar characteristics to women in the 1890s by running the household and helping her daughter decide what's best for her. In the 1890s men had a more dominant roll over women but Lady Bracknell seems to be dominant over men. This is shown when Algernon apologizes for not having the cucumber sandwiches so dramatically. "I am greatly distressed, Aunt Augusta, about there being no cucumbers, not even for ready money." (Wilde. p. 126) It seems as if people are scared of her because she has so much control over the house. Gwendolen is perceived as a normal woman in the 1890s. She obeys her mother and let's her make important decisions for her like getting married. Even though she loves Jack she still obeys her mother, "Ernest, we may never be married. From the expression on mamma's face I fear we never shall." She also fits in as a woman from the 1890s because of the transportation she uses. Jack says, "You will let me see you to your carriage." (Wilde. p. 140) This form of transportation was quite common in the 1890s.
The Importance of Being Ernest LRJ #1
Algernon feels that there is nothing romantic about being married, "I really don't see anything romantic in proposing. It is very romantic to be in love. But there is nothing romantic about a definite proposal." (Wilde. p.118) He has negative views towards marriage and feels that it's just a waste of time. Algernon thinks that being in love is romantic but once you get married all of the romance is lost because there is no more excitement. He also believes that, "The very essence of romance is uncertainty." This shows he thinks that being unmarried is more romantic because you don't know what's lying down the path ahead of you, but when you are married you know you will be with this person forever and the same patterns begin to happen. Algernon thinks that, "Divorces are made in Heaven." which expresses is feelings of dislike towards marriage and shows that people who aren't married are better people and live a better life.
Jack and Algernon's dialogue starts off as being friendly but shows that neither is fond of one another. They make fun of each other throughout their conversation. "Eating as usual I see, Algy!" (p. 117) This shows that they know each other well and like to make fun of each other. As the dialogue continues, they begin to argue and the anger between them escalates. Jack expresses his anger by yelling "Oh, that is nonsense!" (Wilde. p. 118) at Algernon. They have very different beliefs and have a hard time coming to an agreement.
Jack and Algernon's dialogue starts off as being friendly but shows that neither is fond of one another. They make fun of each other throughout their conversation. "Eating as usual I see, Algy!" (p. 117) This shows that they know each other well and like to make fun of each other. As the dialogue continues, they begin to argue and the anger between them escalates. Jack expresses his anger by yelling "Oh, that is nonsense!" (Wilde. p. 118) at Algernon. They have very different beliefs and have a hard time coming to an agreement.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Japenese Literature Assignment: Atsumori Commentary
Colin Franken
Ms. Peifer
English 10 IB, Hour 4
5 May 2009
"Life is a lying dream, he only wakes
who casts the world aside.
I am Kumasai no Naozane, a man of the country of
Musashi. I have left my home and called myself the
priest Rensei; this I have done because of my grief
at the death of Atsumori, who fell in battle by my
hand. Hence it comes that I am dressed in priestly guise.
And now I am going down to ichi no tani to pray
for the salvation of Atsumori's soul.
I have come so fast that here I am already at Ichi no
tani, in the country of Tsu.
Truly the past returns to my mind as though it were
a thing of today."
(Motokiyo. 1-13.)
This passage is from the first 13 lines of the Play "Atsumori" by Seami Motokiyo. It introduces characters and explains the situation of Atsumori's death. "This I have done because of my grief/at the death of Atsumori, who fell in battle by my/hand." (Motokiyo. 5-7.) Motokiyo is trying show grief and care through this passage. He achieves this by using characterization, metaphor, and simile.
Characterization is used to give an idea of how the character Kumasai no Noazane has a roll in this play. "I am Kumasai no Naozane, a man of the country of/Musashi." (Motokiyo. 3-4.) He introduces himself and explains the situation of what's happening. Characterization is also used to describe what kind of person Kumasai is through the imagery of his attire, “Hence it comes that I am dressed in priestly guise." (Motokiyo. 7.) This describes how he is dressed like a priest and portrays him as a gentle character.
Metaphor is used to explain Kumasai no Naozane's perspective on life. One metaphor expresses a deep meaning, which reflects on the belief of Kumasai, “Life is a lying dream, he only wakes who casts the world aside." (Motokiyo. 1-2.) This shows that he thinks many people sleep through their lives and if they woke up and saw more of the world than what meets the eye, they could live up to their full spiritual potential. This is used to make one think of the importance of life and how Kumasai values it.
The use of simile shows how Kumasai no Naozane's thoughts are brought back from Atsumori's death. He shows that he still cares a lot for his friend that he lost and remembers every detail of it. "Truly the past returns to my mind as though it were/a thing of today."(Motokiyo. 12-13.) The simile is comparing the past with the present; tying it in with characterization, which shows Kumusai as a caring person who mourns for his good friend.
This passage introduces the play, which expresses the author’s purpose. It shows the situation that the main character, Kumasai no Naozane, is in and describes his feelings that he has for Atsumori. Motokiyo portrays care and grief by using characterization, metaphor, and simile. These devices escalate the meaning of this passage and open it up to what will come further in the play.
Ms. Peifer
English 10 IB, Hour 4
5 May 2009
"Life is a lying dream, he only wakes
who casts the world aside.
I am Kumasai no Naozane, a man of the country of
Musashi. I have left my home and called myself the
priest Rensei; this I have done because of my grief
at the death of Atsumori, who fell in battle by my
hand. Hence it comes that I am dressed in priestly guise.
And now I am going down to ichi no tani to pray
for the salvation of Atsumori's soul.
I have come so fast that here I am already at Ichi no
tani, in the country of Tsu.
Truly the past returns to my mind as though it were
a thing of today."
(Motokiyo. 1-13.)
This passage is from the first 13 lines of the Play "Atsumori" by Seami Motokiyo. It introduces characters and explains the situation of Atsumori's death. "This I have done because of my grief/at the death of Atsumori, who fell in battle by my/hand." (Motokiyo. 5-7.) Motokiyo is trying show grief and care through this passage. He achieves this by using characterization, metaphor, and simile.
Characterization is used to give an idea of how the character Kumasai no Noazane has a roll in this play. "I am Kumasai no Naozane, a man of the country of/Musashi." (Motokiyo. 3-4.) He introduces himself and explains the situation of what's happening. Characterization is also used to describe what kind of person Kumasai is through the imagery of his attire, “Hence it comes that I am dressed in priestly guise." (Motokiyo. 7.) This describes how he is dressed like a priest and portrays him as a gentle character.
Metaphor is used to explain Kumasai no Naozane's perspective on life. One metaphor expresses a deep meaning, which reflects on the belief of Kumasai, “Life is a lying dream, he only wakes who casts the world aside." (Motokiyo. 1-2.) This shows that he thinks many people sleep through their lives and if they woke up and saw more of the world than what meets the eye, they could live up to their full spiritual potential. This is used to make one think of the importance of life and how Kumasai values it.
The use of simile shows how Kumasai no Naozane's thoughts are brought back from Atsumori's death. He shows that he still cares a lot for his friend that he lost and remembers every detail of it. "Truly the past returns to my mind as though it were/a thing of today."(Motokiyo. 12-13.) The simile is comparing the past with the present; tying it in with characterization, which shows Kumusai as a caring person who mourns for his good friend.
This passage introduces the play, which expresses the author’s purpose. It shows the situation that the main character, Kumasai no Naozane, is in and describes his feelings that he has for Atsumori. Motokiyo portrays care and grief by using characterization, metaphor, and simile. These devices escalate the meaning of this passage and open it up to what will come further in the play.
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