Lorraine Hansberry- A Raisin in the Sun.
Language:
The language of A Raisin in the Sun is somewhat dated with time. It was set in a time long before I was born but I can still understand the meanings of what was going on. The language of the characters helped me to fully immerse myself in the time and setting of the play.
Argument:
In many ways this is a story of honor and determination. Each member of they Youngers family has a dream to specific to them. though not all of them have their dreams come true in the end they find a way to hold their heads up high and march on.
Structure:
Having practically the entire play based out of the Youngers small living room and kitchen was an interesting way to show the family dynamics. at first they seem almost trapped by their stifling environment. By the end when they had all gone through so much, Walter losing the money, Ruth becoming pregnant, Beneatha losing her money for school and Asagai's proposal, Mama buying the house of her and her late husband's dreams the small Youngers apartment doesn't seem so minuscule anymore. It is still small, still less than what they want, but its a home that they are leaving none the less.
You:
If I got anything out of this play, other than the joy I found in reading it, I would say it was the message that even if everything doesnt work out exactly the way you want it life is still good and things can work out in the end.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Ha Jin- An Entrepreneur's Story
Ha Jin- An Entrepreneur's Story
Language:
The Language of An Entrepreneur's Story is easily understood. The way Liu Feng as the narrator shows his somewhat lack of refinement and therefore proves once again that he had not always been the successful business man that he is now.
Argument:
The main moral of this story, in my eyes, was that money doesn't buy ultimate happiness.
Liu Feng's rags to riches story is one that most would count as having a basically happy ending. He found financial and entrepreneurial success as well as marrying the woman that he loves but that doesn't necessarily mean that he is happy. He still hates his mother-in-law and doesn't trust that his wife isn't on birth control. It seems to me that Lie Feng is simply gliding through life as he knows it because he doesn't know what true happiness is.
Structure:
There are a number of flashback in this piece. In fact the bulk of the is flashback sequences. These stories within the story allow us to understand why Liu Feng acts and thinks the way he does in current situations. Without background knowledge of his would be attempts at courtship for Manshan the reader wouldn't understand, and certainly wouldn't accept Liu Feng slapping his mother-in-law. Starting kerosene lamps with money would be far too eccentric for most to understand without understanding what would drive him to do that.
You:
I personally feel like money changes people. Granted sometimes it changes you for the better but more times than not monetary wealth leads people to want to connect with you in a way they wouldn't if you were poor. If one were to fall into a large amount of money they would most likely encounter people suddenly wanting friendship that was before not desired. In many case people weasel their way in so they can reap the benefits of money. Trusting people would be difficult.
Language:
The Language of An Entrepreneur's Story is easily understood. The way Liu Feng as the narrator shows his somewhat lack of refinement and therefore proves once again that he had not always been the successful business man that he is now.
Argument:
The main moral of this story, in my eyes, was that money doesn't buy ultimate happiness.
Liu Feng's rags to riches story is one that most would count as having a basically happy ending. He found financial and entrepreneurial success as well as marrying the woman that he loves but that doesn't necessarily mean that he is happy. He still hates his mother-in-law and doesn't trust that his wife isn't on birth control. It seems to me that Lie Feng is simply gliding through life as he knows it because he doesn't know what true happiness is.
Structure:
There are a number of flashback in this piece. In fact the bulk of the is flashback sequences. These stories within the story allow us to understand why Liu Feng acts and thinks the way he does in current situations. Without background knowledge of his would be attempts at courtship for Manshan the reader wouldn't understand, and certainly wouldn't accept Liu Feng slapping his mother-in-law. Starting kerosene lamps with money would be far too eccentric for most to understand without understanding what would drive him to do that.
You:
I personally feel like money changes people. Granted sometimes it changes you for the better but more times than not monetary wealth leads people to want to connect with you in a way they wouldn't if you were poor. If one were to fall into a large amount of money they would most likely encounter people suddenly wanting friendship that was before not desired. In many case people weasel their way in so they can reap the benefits of money. Trusting people would be difficult.
Santiago Baca- So Mexicans are Taking Jobs from Americans
Jimmy Santiago Baca
So Mexicans are Taking Jobs from Americans
Language:
The language of this poem is formed in a way that it should be pretty easily understood by most people. Santiago Baca doesn't seem to try to inflate his language in the way that some poets do. His words make visualizing what he is describing surprisingly simple. Each stanza in this poem has a strong sense of imagery that drives his point home. I can clearly imagine a mugging at knife point, a old politician's rasping declarations, and unfortunately the starving children and farmers with guns.
Argument:
Jimmy Santiago Baca's argument in this poem points out that Mexicans aren't taking jobs away from Americans. Nobody is forcibly being kicked out of their jobs in order for someone else to have it. People are making Mexican people sound like evil people out for the soul purpose of harming the way of life for Americans. If you ask me this just isn't how it is.
Structure:
This poem, being a modern piece, isn't written with strict structural rules. Jimmy's poems read much like stories. This specific poem is less story like than some of the others that we experienced from his reading but his poetry none the less goes about telling a story.
So Mexicans are Taking Jobs from Americans
Language:
The language of this poem is formed in a way that it should be pretty easily understood by most people. Santiago Baca doesn't seem to try to inflate his language in the way that some poets do. His words make visualizing what he is describing surprisingly simple. Each stanza in this poem has a strong sense of imagery that drives his point home. I can clearly imagine a mugging at knife point, a old politician's rasping declarations, and unfortunately the starving children and farmers with guns.
Argument:
Jimmy Santiago Baca's argument in this poem points out that Mexicans aren't taking jobs away from Americans. Nobody is forcibly being kicked out of their jobs in order for someone else to have it. People are making Mexican people sound like evil people out for the soul purpose of harming the way of life for Americans. If you ask me this just isn't how it is.
Structure:
This poem, being a modern piece, isn't written with strict structural rules. Jimmy's poems read much like stories. This specific poem is less story like than some of the others that we experienced from his reading but his poetry none the less goes about telling a story.
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