Blog, blog, blog........

Welcome, children, to our blog, a little space on which you may leave your personal imprint (as it pertains to literature and my class, at least). If you have not blogged yet, then it will be an experiment for both of us; I have not had a class blog - ever! It should be more fun for you to do this than regular responses, such as a journal, because we can bring other outlets to the blog that can add to the discussion.

If you look at the sidebar, I will continuously post links throughout the year - some to help your writing, some that are relevant to all aspects of our class and some that may just interest you. Still working on that, so bear with me!

I'm really excited to hear (read) what you have to say, but please keep it appropriate or I'll have to end up censoring you, and no one wants that to happen. I know I'll find wisdom in your words, and I'll provide you with as much direction as I can.

So here goes nothing. ;-)

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Theme in To Kill a Mockingbird

Yesterday we discussed the 3 prevalent themes in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird. These themes are portrayed through the characters and their traits. Choose one of the themes and discuss how two of the characters help to develop the theme. Use 2 examples from the book, with page numbers, and your notes to support your answer. Answers should be at least 100 words in length.
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Friday, September 18, 2009

Dream of Californication


We just analyzed the lyrics to the Red Hot Chili Peppers' song "Californication", a song about media overexposure in our society and the false portrayal of life created by it. This is a song rich in symbolism and imagery, which, in turn, helps to communicate it's message.

The visuals in the video take it another step further. The director's perspective is a creative and relevant portrayal of the theme, and I think you'll really enjoy it. Remember that this video was made in 1999, and so the likes of it were rather new.

Now I want you to view the video and listen to the song.

"Californication" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, courtesy of MTV

After you view it, I want you to respond to the theme of the song and the concept of the video in the following ways:

1. What about the overall concept helps to demonstrate the theme suggested by the lyrics?

2. Name 3 (total) ways in which the video offers a visual interpretation of the symbols and/or images in the lyrics.

3. In relation to the song's theme, why is it ironic that it is performed by the Chili Peppers and that you have just watched a video for it?


Please answer in complete sentences and as thoroughly as possible. Email me on StudyWiz with any questions.
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