Allusion

An allusion is a reference in a work (art, entertainment, or most commonly found in literature) to another work (not necessarily having to be in the same medium it was originally introduced.) For example

If you've seen that scene in Family Guy, you probably were left thinking something along the lines of

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BUT, it's actually relating to this

^^That is a commecial back from when our beloved Dr. Preston was a mere lad (1930's or so?) and it was about Doggie Chow. 

Literature Analysis #3

Of Mice and Men
John Steinbeck


1)The story is about two men, George and Lennie, who are tenders of the Earth looking for work to support their livelihoods, as well as their aspirations. In the future, they dream to have their own farm, to which they can tend to and live off of, free from others influences. Both of the men differ greatly, but are bound together with their ideas of the future. Lennie is a mentally deficient man, but makes up for it with his physical strength. George, on the other hand, is a mentally strong person, he takes charge and helps the both talk themselves out of any situations they find themselves in. Due to Lennies brute force and lacking of mental stability, he usually breaks things, like people. He was left at on time with the farmers daughter, a flirty young harlot, and Lennie did the only thing his mentally insecure self could do. He killed her, accidentally of course. He then flees, and George finds him and shoots him before the people chasing him could. 


2)I think that the theme of Of Mice and Men is happiness and how it's sometimes feasible, yet unattainable. For example, Lennie and George's dreams were finally close, they had a secure source of income and they both at least semi-enjoyed their positions. Then, something tragic like Lennie killing somebody unfortunately occurs and curtails their aspirations. 


3)The tone of the story is both sad, and depressing. It leads the reader to be taken into a world of broken dreams and false hopes. 

• "Carl's right, Candy. That dog ain't no good to himself. I wisht somebody'd shoot me if I got old an' a cripple."
• "Nobody never gets to heaven, and nobody gets no land."
• "Guys like us, that work on ranches, are the loneliest guys in the world.They got no family. They don't belong no place..."

4) Syntax plays a huge role in the understanding of the story. The way things are said by both Lennie and George play huge roles in character development. For example, Lennie speaks with a childish understanding of the world, which makes the reader sympathetic towards his actions. 

Diction also is very important, they word choice and who (character wise) they are attributed to are very important. 

Characterization (direct and otherwise) are also very important. The proper characterization allows the reader to be on a personal level with the characters. For example, the reader learns to love Lennie for his child-like persona.

Foreshadowing allows the reader to be active with the reading of the story. It helps out to read something and be attent to a certain story when it continually keeps you thinking about the future, in the story, that is. 

The Big Question

What makes people want things? What in human nature makes it so that as soon as we see some influential person wearing or promoting something, we instantly "need" it. So, in laymen's terms, what makes people want.

How Deep The English Class Goes

One thing that I have learned over the course of this class was the true depth and sophistication that can be intertwined with an atypical English class. A normal English class would NEVER dream of experimenting with technological innovations, paper is just so easy to confide in. It will never "be down" or present user issues, but it's an unintelligent use of resources (that's another argument for another day.)I realized that learning (well, kind of leaning) something and taking a multiple choice test on the subject doesn't ensure comprehension. It merely ensures a beating heart and two neurons. What we do in class actually solidifies a grasp on almost all the subjects that we have been taught, which is due to the analytical filter that the class puts on almost everything. 
"You can take the CP Class and you wake up believing what you want to believe, but if you take the AP Class, I'll show you how deep the English class goes."

Roy Christopher Notes

• Hes a brilliant man, not only technologically, but I can tell hes brilliant
• He's totally right about the internet being the future. I've had this conversation with SO many people before, its good to see an adult agreeing with it
• I like the fact of the sense that he doesn't want to be overwhelmed with the idea of technology
• he chooses not to have a smart phone to still have that sense of surprise when he comes home (that was amazing to me) 
• His idea on multitasking is good, More concentrated work does present a better outcome, but in an essence, multitasking is fine. 
• We WILL have to create our own job
• I'm pretty sure that just about everybody from the 90's and beyond are going to have to adapt to the new technological lifestyle or get trampled by those who do...