Friday, October 29, 2010

The House of The Seven Gables. Hmmmmmm Anything interesting?

Firstly, I find it interesting that this story is classified as nonfiction, and is, in fact, a real account. This I find interesting because there is a touring at a place called "House of the Seven Gables." This part of information kind of makes me want to learn about how the home survived, and received renovation, and so on because in the book, the home was dilapidated, and lacked what one maay consider ideal living conditionings. At the same time, it makes me kind of not want to read about it because history isn't exactly my favorite thing to learn about. Like in the book, the site is in Salem, Massachusetts. I find it interesting what exactly this home does. It says that The House of the Seven Gables offers programs for CHILDREN. If I recall correctly, the main character of the book's first real customer was a child that was coming back from school. Maybe this could symbolize how a mere child was the first customer she ever had. Maybe this could foreshadow that there will be more children that begin to visits Hipzebah's shop, and this business will help her throughout the future. Since the home has received renovations, I can only guess that somehow business received a form of boost since the home still stands. I find one fact interesting. This simple fact is that Nathaniel Hawthorne was actually the owner. This makes me think that maybe he had to performs jobs similar to Hepzibah or perhaps he showed how perhaps a neighbor could have lived. If this is true though, the hoise may never have been dilapidated, the proof being that it still exists after all these years. I still find it bewildering the author's purpose in writing the story. Why couldn't it be more of a lineage of his own family rather than a completely made up casts that inhabited his his current home

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Yo, I'm American

     An American can first be described as an individual who is a resident of the United States of America. Usually you are considered an American as long as you were raised in there. I personally consider anyone who has an American accent, and shares "the American dream" to be an American because I see them as defining characteristics. America, unlike many places, allows its residence to rise in society or fall. The option is solely in the hands of the resident.  Some describe an American as being a person who is a product of various cultures mixing in a "melting pot." This joining signifies a diverse nation that possesses people with various appearances, as well as more complex origins.
        I technically became an American when I was born in America, but as I grew, I adopted more American habits. These habits are little things like the food I eat, the way I talk, the accent in my voice, and the places that I visit. All of these factors made me an American at heart. The American dream is also what makes me an American. Although usually used by non-residents of the U.S, the American dream deals with new opportunities, and a way to make a new life for oneself. For me, a native born citizen, the American dream provides me with benefits. This list includes things like running for president and applying for a job. An American in my full definition is essentially an individual who has been given the opportunity to change their life with their own hands (must be legal).

Thursday, October 7, 2010

The Outcast. Society Gone Wrong. (Us vs Them)

         Society is corruption. Corruption is bad. Bad is evil. Evil is Beiber. Beiber is the one and only person to not hit puberty. Well, wait what? Ok back on track. Society can be seen as either corrupt or righteous. These are dependent on who resides within the community, and how it runs overall. In a bright community, technological advances are seen and other positive a factors, such as maybe further diversity or fertility in people, or perhaps the introduction of foeign foods. While a corrupt government or society would have the generally negative ideals. The government may steal from it's citizens and the encouragement of violence are examples. In the long run however, society is always split.
           Division in our society doesn't necessarily mean that the town is against itself (internally). When poeple ultimately decide that something should be changed they protest to get what they see as being right. One not so good example is after eighth when I was with my mexican friends. So basically we split into teams & I am forced to do battle with Miguel Murillo (I'm his best friend at school, but he's like my 3rd best friend). So anyways I was "NOOOOOO," and yeah. Support from outside parties may also intervene to turn the tide of a conflict within a group's favor or make it even more one-sided. My example is Wednesday after school. Me, Gio, Logan/Carlos vs Vivi, Miguel, and Mauricio. Well 1st of all I'm basically the only one that actually plays soccer (Gio plays but isn't good). Everyone on their team plays soccer regularly, so before we started playing I knew we'd lose. So after they're dominating 10-5, BeJohn (Bianca) comes in and makes my team's dilemma even worse so that was a bad day.