friday

1. Who is the most influential leader you have ever had? Why did he or she have such an influence on you?
The most influential leader in my life is my mom of course. This is because she cares for me day by day and is very successful for her age. There is not a day that goes by that I don't say my mom is my goals.

2.“We don’t read and write poetry because it’s cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. And medicine, law, business, engineering; these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love; these are what we stay alive for.” Professor John Keating says this—what do you think it means? Do you agree? What are your views on poetry and why we read it?
 When keating says this I think he means poetry is more then just words that rhyme, I think poetry is a way for someone to express themselves. So, Yes I do agree with Mr. Keating. 

3.“I stand upon my desk to remind myself that we must constantly look at things in a different way. The world looks very different up here… Just when you think you know something you have to look at it in another way… When you read, don’t just consider what the author thinks, you must consider what you think.” Comment on this quote from Professor Keating. Do you agree? Why or why not? Do you have a personal story about a time you took another perspective?
Yes, I agree with Mr. Keating and this is because sometimes you have to look at others people perspective in order to view things both ways. Also, others look at things different from one another and a person has to understand that in order t fully understand something.  Especially something as complex as poetry. 
4.Keating asks his students to consider what their ‘verse,’ or lasting impression, will be when they leave either Welton or this world. What ‘verse’ will you contribute in your lifetime? What do you hope will be the lasting impression you leave behind?
My lasting impression I will leave behind is that I was hard working and I tried my best in everything I do. I will never have people think I just slacked. 

Thursday Dead Poets Society

In my opinion I feel like if anything the suicide would have came a lot earlier if Neil wouldn't have met Mr. Keating, he held off the suicide a little be longer in order for Neil to be able to find himself a little bit more. The bravest out of Keating's boys was Charlie; he was the rebel out f the group. Charlie made that illegal article knowing the consequences but he still sated how he felt. Also, charlie took the blame for everyone and got beat with a paddle in exchange for his loyalty. The coward in the group was Neil and this is because he committed suicide instead of fighting for what he wanted. In my opinion he could of tried harder to convince his father.  I believe Mr.Keating put the book there as a way to get the boys thinking, and he wanted them to take interest into the book. Also, he wanted them to know they probably wouldn't approve but that doesn't mean they shouldn't do what they desire.

Centra Theme

The central theme of the Dead Poets Society is to be your own person and find yourself. Throughout the story each character went through obstacles to over come their fears. For Example, Todd had to learn how to come out of his shell in order to stick up for Mr.Keating and develop such a strong bond with Neil. Neil tends to build Todd up and gives him the self esteem and confidence he desperately needs. Another character is Charlie, he is very rebellious and loyal to his friends Nr.Keating gives him a boost to his rebellion. Another character is Knox, he has to overcome his Shyness in order to confess his love to a girl named Chris. Lastly, Nail which was the only character that did not overcome anything through out the story. He gave up instead of fighting for what he desired.

follow up character questions :)

~ Todd is the character that transformed the most through out the movie. My reasoning for saying that is because when he first came to Welton he was very shy and then towards the end he became a lot more outspoken. He became apart of the group of friends, becoming really close to Neil.
~Mr. Keating did not change through out the film at all, this is because he did what he believed in and he taught in a way to interact with the students. Mr. Keating did this eve if the school asked him not to.
~Mr. Keating once again is a static in nature character because even though he got fired he kept his held up high and still had the same beliefs. Also through out the story I'm sure Mr.Keating was aware of the consequences but he simply did what he thought was right.
~ Todd Anderson fear was not being excepted and branching out to other things. In my opinion Todd overcame his fears because at the end of the movie he stood up for what was right, and through out the movie he became more open with his group of friends.
Neil Perry fear was that he would disappoint his father and not be able to ever make his own decisions in life. In my opinion he did fail, this is because he gave up hope and committed suicide instead of facing his fears like a man. So in this way he ever was even able to conquer his fears.
Knox Overstreet fear was to come out and express his feelings and he overcame this fear by admitted to the a girl that he liked how he felt about her. Yes, rejection and humiliation was a issue but he never gave up hope.
I don't think Charlie had any fears.

Mona Lisa Smile 2

Womens role in the 1950s was the basically be submissive is every way. They was brought up to think that everything revolves around their husband. They was expected to take care of all of the house work and raise their kids on their own. They was basically a servant in a way. Also, they was expected to be thought of in a positive way in society, By doing this they always looked nice, and participated in social events to stay undated. Perfection was the goal for these women. However, Katherine felt like woman had every right to do what men could. She wanted her students to be independent and to realize that they didn't need a husband to be happy. She also felt like women needed to do what mad them happy and successful. Basically Katherine wasn't the "basic" type of woman. Katherine did what made her happy, no matter how people felt about it. Through out the story Katherine's opinion reached out to one student in particular, Betty. Betty was one of her students who was currently married while she was in college. You could tell that Betty was only getting married to satisfy others, such as her mother. In the 1950s is was expected for woman to get married,it was the "proper" thing to do. This is why Betty tried to stick it out. However her husband started to cheat and that was the last straw. She started to realize that she deserved better and this was by Katherine help and honest opinion. Her mothers wasn't even there to help her because he was the "unproper" thing to do in society.

Harriet Tubman

My fourth role model is Harriet Tubman. She was born in maryland in 1820, and successfully escaped slavery in 1849. However, she returned to the plantation plenty of times in order to free her family and friends. She led hundreds of enslaved people to freedom along the route of the underground railroad. The took dangerous risk every time she returned but in her eyes it was worth it. In my opinion without her bravery alot of things would not have happened. This is why she is on eof my role models. Her bravery is incredible, she put her on the life for hundreds of people. And each time she never asked for anything in return, this is why she was so loved.

Gabby Douglas

My third role model is gabby douglas, she was born December 31,1995. She was he first African American to win the individual all around event. She also won a gold medal for the U.S at the 2012 Summer Olympics. She showed me everything is possible with faith and hard work. Also, she didnt win just for the title, she won for her family. Also she was determined to accomplish a difficult goal. I use her drive to help me remember hard work pays off, we will always have time for fun. In order to succeed you have to stay focused.