An example of two characters that have a healthy relationship are Nurse and Juilet because Nurse was a mother that Juilet never had. Nurse was a servant/nanny that took care of someone else's daughter like her own blood. Juilet felt that warmth and love that she never got from her actual mother. Nurse cherished her with unconditional love and support throughout all her decisions in life. Nurse was a mother figure and best friend to her. "Now good sweet Nurse- O Lord why lookest thou sad? Though news be sad, yet tell them merrily, If good, thou shamest the music of sweet news By playing it to me with so sour a face." - Juilet.
Another example of two characters that have a healthy relationship are Mercutio and Romeo because they have this brother like relationship. Knowing that Romeo is the only heir of the Montague household. He doesn't have a sibling so the closest brother figure and best friend to Romeo is Mercutio. There always have each others backs. When they get into an argument they will go over and beyond to protect each other, even if they don't agree with each others opinions or thoughts. Mercutio will never let Romeo be a disgrace to his household name. "This gentleman, the Prince's near ally, My very friend, hath hot this mortal hurt In my behalf- my reputation stained With Tybalt's slander- Tyblat, that an hour Hath been my cousin. O sweet Juilet, Thy beauty hath made me effeminate And in my temper softened valour's steel." - Romeo.
An example of two characters with an unhealthy relationship are Capulet and Lady Capulet because Lady Capulet isn't a typical mother to Juilet she is more like the wicked witch from the south that doesn't really care about her child. She has more interest in wealth and partying by hosting big parties and getting wasted. She likes to be under the spot light and have all eyes on her. On the other hand Capulet has a drinking problem where he is always drinking and yelling at his family. He is more like the monster of the family that beats and threats his wife when he feels she isn't listening to him as well as his daughter. These to both have issues which causes them to have a poor relationship with each other and most importantly with their daughter. "Hang thee, young baggage, disobedient wretch! I tell thee what- get thee to church a Thursday Or never after look me in the face. Speak not, reply not, do not answer me! My fingers itch. Wife, we scarce thought us blest That good had lent us but this only child. But now I see this one is one too much, And that we have a curse in having her. Out on her, hilding!" - Capulet.
Another example of two characters that have an unhealthy relationship are Juilet and Paris because Paris is an old man that wants to marry a young girl so he can have more children. But Juilet refuses to marry him because he is old and she is in love with Romeo the foe of the Capulet household. She is not in love with Paris and she can't see herself living a happy life with him. Which causes her to go against her dad's will to get married to Paris. On the other hand Paris can't wait another moment for them to finally get married. In this situation, one person is left to give all their rights away just to satisfy their loved ones which leads that person to live a miserable life. While the other person is getting what they want just because of their wealth and social status. "Younger than she are happy mothers made." - Paris
I think there are both good and bad people in this world because people do good things as a choice as well as bad. A quote that some people believe in is that, "All good things are difficult to achieve and bad things are very easy to get". In this play Shakespeare tells the audience the bad side of each person because not everyone is innocent and sweet. They all have a burden past or problem they are facing which makes tem uneasy or addicted to something like Lord Capulet's drinking problem.
Friday, 25 October 2013
Monday, 21 October 2013
Act 1-Love
As a messenger of god, I believe the purest form of love is the love meant for god. However, concerning love between two people is another story. The thing with young people, is that they're feelings of 'love' may only be lust.
Tuesday, 15 October 2013
Interim Report
English 10 I would say is quite different in a way because this year we are using technology as a guide and it is the most essential thing of our course. We are using it to interact with others and their learning and connecting it to your learning by giving your opinions to help better one another's work.
I put all my effort in my work and always try my best by really understanding the task and let the creative juices flow. For example, the teenager post was very personal and it took time and perfection to critic that essay. I am a hard-worker, sometimes it doesn't look like it in class but I always complete my assignments and hand them in on time. I am one of those people that get distracted very easily which is my weakness I would say and I try my best not to get distracted but what can I do. Therefore, that leads me to do my homework at home and many ideas come to my mind where I end up with ideas like this, "I understand the parents' need to be strict, because they're afraid that their kids will get out of control. But the thing that my parents don't realize, is that they're the reason it happens. I know my right from wrong, but it almost always differs from my parents, which leads me to resentment, and I choose to rebel and I end up doing things I know I will regret. Every bad decision I make is driven from something that is frustrating me, but others will always just assume that it's because I somehow WANT to be an immature teenager." I need a quiet place to study and do my work because that silence is pretty rare to find these days when you come from school all tried and you have homework, hence you get frustrated when you have two loud siblings at home as well as a loud mother on the phone. But I always try my best not to waste time in class and to get the job done. I guess since I am not a fan of the HP laptops we have at our schools, I really don't like using them cause' they suck. Thankfully that I have my IPod so I can work in class and if I need to post something on my personal page I can go home and copy and paste it. I love to work in groups as well because I like to interact with others and listen to there point of view of the whole situation and just learn from it.
I always come to class on time and so for I have no late's nor absences for this semester I think. I always come prepared mentally and physically. I am ready to learn something new each and everyday. I contribute to this class by participating in class activities and volunteer to answer questions in class.For example, I didn't embed my song on our personal page correctly and Mr. Neuf taught me how to embed the song properly and I took that lesson to help out my fellow classmates that made the same mistake that I did. I also ask for help when needed. I think just this year I came out of my comfort zone of being that quiet shy little girl that sits in the back to this loud, talkative girl that never shuts up. My goal this semester is to contribute as much as possible in this class and to pass this course because the way we are being marked this year is very different to what teachers usually mark their students by.
As I mentioned before, this class is different but different in a good way because now I have two point of views of how English can be taught. There are good and bad to both teaching styles but it never hurts to stay positive and think about all the good of the way this course is taught.
Sukhleen Bachra.
I always come to class on time and so for I have no late's nor absences for this semester I think. I always come prepared mentally and physically. I am ready to learn something new each and everyday. I contribute to this class by participating in class activities and volunteer to answer questions in class.For example, I didn't embed my song on our personal page correctly and Mr. Neuf taught me how to embed the song properly and I took that lesson to help out my fellow classmates that made the same mistake that I did. I also ask for help when needed. I think just this year I came out of my comfort zone of being that quiet shy little girl that sits in the back to this loud, talkative girl that never shuts up. My goal this semester is to contribute as much as possible in this class and to pass this course because the way we are being marked this year is very different to what teachers usually mark their students by.
As I mentioned before, this class is different but different in a good way because now I have two point of views of how English can be taught. There are good and bad to both teaching styles but it never hurts to stay positive and think about all the good of the way this course is taught.
Sukhleen Bachra.
Sunday, 6 October 2013
Relationships
There are a variety of relationships people have with one another. In this unit we were speculating on different types of relationships. Therefore, we came to cross three different poems from three auspicious times.
The first poem we analyzed was, "How Is Your Heart" by Charles Bukowski. The poem is filled with complexities, and dysfunctional thoughts. When you read it, you know that it isn't exactly positive or pleasant type of story, but it is mentioned many times in the poem that he feels content. The poem talks about all the difficult times he has been through, yet it somehow seems like he enjoys the misery of the life he lives. Enjoyment of difficulties. Since things were never good for him, after all the bad experiences, all that matters to him is how well he survives it all. In the end, what is gathered by the poem from most, is that if you have a good relationship with yourself, you can go through the toughest of times.
The second poem we discussed as a class was, "To A Stranger" by Walt Whitman. This poem is about someone who has difficulty expressing himself. The person knows how he feels, but he also feels like it's wrong to feel that way. The entire poem seems to be a dream. It clearly talks about his addiction to the presence of a stranger, yet the stranger is familiar. It says "you must be he I was seeking, or she I was seeking" then it contradicts with "I ate with you, and slept with you.." It seems as if this person has a deep attraction to this stranger. It's all played out in his head, his imagination running wild into a fantasy. This kind of relationship happens to people with dysfunctional pasts.
The third poem we read was, "Unentitled" by Jennifer L'Hirondelle. This poem is the least alike to the other two. It is more positive. Throughout the poem Jennifer talks about how she is in a place far away from home, but she feels like she is still at home. There is someone with her, whose presence makes her feel like home. She feels the kind of love that makes you forget the big things, and lets you focus on the little precious details in life. She seems to be aware of her surroundings, as it clearly states, "the salt of this place on our tongues, and in our nostrils"
Relationships can be very complex, or very simple- depending on the kind of person you are, and how your life was in the past. It effects people in all kinds of ways. There's a very thin line between love that is good for you, and love that is bad. Either way, everyone has some kind of it in their lives.
Sukhleen Bachra
The first poem we analyzed was, "How Is Your Heart" by Charles Bukowski. The poem is filled with complexities, and dysfunctional thoughts. When you read it, you know that it isn't exactly positive or pleasant type of story, but it is mentioned many times in the poem that he feels content. The poem talks about all the difficult times he has been through, yet it somehow seems like he enjoys the misery of the life he lives. Enjoyment of difficulties. Since things were never good for him, after all the bad experiences, all that matters to him is how well he survives it all. In the end, what is gathered by the poem from most, is that if you have a good relationship with yourself, you can go through the toughest of times.
The second poem we discussed as a class was, "To A Stranger" by Walt Whitman. This poem is about someone who has difficulty expressing himself. The person knows how he feels, but he also feels like it's wrong to feel that way. The entire poem seems to be a dream. It clearly talks about his addiction to the presence of a stranger, yet the stranger is familiar. It says "you must be he I was seeking, or she I was seeking" then it contradicts with "I ate with you, and slept with you.." It seems as if this person has a deep attraction to this stranger. It's all played out in his head, his imagination running wild into a fantasy. This kind of relationship happens to people with dysfunctional pasts.
The third poem we read was, "Unentitled" by Jennifer L'Hirondelle. This poem is the least alike to the other two. It is more positive. Throughout the poem Jennifer talks about how she is in a place far away from home, but she feels like she is still at home. There is someone with her, whose presence makes her feel like home. She feels the kind of love that makes you forget the big things, and lets you focus on the little precious details in life. She seems to be aware of her surroundings, as it clearly states, "the salt of this place on our tongues, and in our nostrils"
Relationships can be very complex, or very simple- depending on the kind of person you are, and how your life was in the past. It effects people in all kinds of ways. There's a very thin line between love that is good for you, and love that is bad. Either way, everyone has some kind of it in their lives.
Sukhleen Bachra
Thursday, 12 September 2013
My Life As A Teenager
Being a teenager is difficult as it is, but being from an Indian traditional family makes it so much harder. It may seem a little stereotypical, but it's true right down to the core. Growing up, I've always been expected to act like an adult but I'm mostly treated like a child. I have so many responsibilities as a young adult and a lot of important things to think about, like trying to figure out my place in the world and where I belong. It's the age where we want to try to be on our own, and learn from our own mistakes.
One of the worst things about being a teenager is constantly being told to be our selves, and to express our selves, but then being judged about our choices. I can say that I build up my own self esteem over and over again because of others disapproving my decisions; I know that my personality is completely self made, and it's driven from the kind of person that I know I want to be. It's challenging, since our parents have complete utter control over our lives, no matter how old or mature we are. Freedom is something we really desire, but cannot get. Throughout my life I've had restrictions on almost everything I can possibly imagine. Those things include, having to dress a certain way, having only a certain type of social network, where I go out, and especially who I hang out with. Personally the feeling of not being able to be around people that I want to, just because my parents don't approve, is one of the most struggling situations because after all, my friends are like the family I choose. Another challenging thing I have go through is fighting to be that perfect person with perfect grades, only so I can avoid disappointment from my parents.
Being a teenager, I am extremely vulnerable. I have the need to express all these emotions that are on overdrive. We feel things more intensely than adults, and because of that, we mostly have no control. All my life, I've had to hide certain feelings from my family, because in the society I live in, they're considered wrong. Hence, the love I feel for this one person, can never be conveyed.
I understand the parents' need to be strict, because they're afraid that their kids will get out of control. But the thing that my parents don't realize, is that they're the reason it happens. I know my right from wrong, but it almost always differs from my parents, which leads me to resentment, and I choose to rebel and I end up doing things I know I will regret. Every bad decision I make is driven from something that is frustrating me, but others will always just assume that it's because I somehow WANT to be an immature teenager.
Regardless of all these immensely crucial, irritating, and burdensome situations, I am proud and glad to say, I am alive.
Sukhleen Bachra
Saturday, 7 September 2013
Creative Writing
I was born with a genetic mutation. It really influenced my life knowing that I am one of a kind. I am in this state because as a child, my mother ate an abundance of rabbits while she was pregnant with me. She had this really weird craving at that time. Before hand, the rabbits consumed some sort of chemical. After my birth, my mother realized my hearing was unnaturally strong, and my ears were freakishly big and strangely shaped.As I grew up I accepted my differences. My rabbit ears helped hear from far distances and hear through walls. It was amazing! But I got into a lot of trouble for ease dropping. Along with my ears I have red eyes. I rarely minded because it didn't bother me at all. I was bullied for awhile but it didn't bother me because I was growing to like who I've become. The thing that affected me the most was the fact that I have four fingers and I didn't have opposable thumbs like all the other kids at my school. I have to admit it was harder for me to pick things up,thus I need to use both of my hands in order to my everyday needs. Also all the teasing was a hard thing to let go but I managed to come through and look at the bright side. I honestly love who I am as a person and I wouldn't change anything because I think of myself to be unique person with different abilities.Overall I knew I have to live with this mutation but I was okay with it.
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