Credito Extra

Honestly, the main reason I did Honors English this year was to prove to my brother that I can take the same classes he did and get better grades. I wasn't sure what to expect because I'd heard different things from different people about the difficulty of the class. However, after seven months I've come to the conclusion that although it is challenging it's totally worth it. I really like the fact that not only do we read and write, but we do skits and poetry, it's a nice break from the normal routine. I've got to say my least favorite part so far has been writing that essay, and the five-part paragraphs. But I know I've got plenty more of that to look forward to in years to come, and this class is preparing me well. Plus, I have a great teacher and classmates who make learning fun!! Oh, my other least favorite part was missing the pie party...

Great Expectations:Skit Prep!

1. One scene from Great Expectations that I think would be really fun to perform or watch would be when the Pale Young Gentleman and Pip get into a fight outside the Satis House near the beginning of the book. The action would be exciting, and you could do it with just Herbert and Pip, or add on the part where Estella speaks to Pip afterwards.

2. Another scene that would be interesting to see is when Pip first meets Miss Havisham. This is a popular choice but the scene is filled with drama. Estella is extremely rude to Pip while Miss Havisham is being creepy and telling Estella to break his heart. All three of the actors would have fun with this scene.

3. A third scene that would be interesting to see would be when Orlick attacks Pip and threatens to kill him, but Pip is saved by Herbert. It would be fun to act out the fight, and a lot of action happens. It is also the time that Orlick admits to killing Mrs. Joe so it's an important scene.

Another Question

In Chapter 38 I was a little confused as to why Pip was following Estella around. I understand that he wants to spend time with her but he was just watching her with other men that she treats poorly. Was he told to follow her around or was it his choice? If it was his choice was it to make sure she didn't go for another man? I don't fully understand.

Great Expectations: Question

• "So throughout life our worst weaknesses and meannesses are usually committed for the sake of the people whom we most despise." (Chp. 27) This is right after Pip is rude to Joe when he comes to visit him in London. I'm wondering why Pip was so rude to Joe, was it just to show-off that he was better than him now? Why did Pip care more about showing off to Drummle than Joe's feelings?

Great Expectations: Photo

I chose a picture of two hands pulling away from each other because it represents Pip being pulled away from his home. Although he made the decision to go, and he wants to, it doesn't change the fact that he has to leave everything he knows behind and make the tough transition into being a gentleman. The hand higher up represents Pip because he is moving on to bigger and better things.

Great Expectations: The First Stage

"Pause you who read this, and think for a moment of the long chain of iron or gold, of thorns or flowers, that would never have bound you, but for the formation of the first link on one memorable day."

In this quote from Great Expectations, Pip is referring to the day he first became acquainted with Miss Havisham and Estella. Before this day, he had no idea what it was like outside of his life in his average home. When he saw the way of life in the Manor House his view of the world changed completely. He realized that he could have a better life than the path he was headed for as a blacksmith. He made the decision to make the most of his life and get educated so he could become more than what was expected of him.

A day in my own life that began my "chain" was the day I realized I couldn't go without ballet. I was in sixth grade, and I had just taken a year off of dancing to focus on basketball. When the decision came to choose a priority for the coming year, I recognized that I enjoyed dancing more than playing basketball. After that day, I was more focused than ever on improving my technique in ballet. Although I kept playing basketball, I knew dancing was the higher priority and that decision put me on the path that I am now on.

Earnest: Group Essay.

My group has the topic of satire on social institutions. My five part paragraph is on marriage, and how it was seen as a business deal to heighten a person's social standing. My first CD is when Algernon says that he considers proposing business, not pleasure.(30) I talked about how Wilde is making fun of the upper class for being shallow and marrying for reasons other than love. My second CD is when Algernon says three is company and two is none.(37) I elaborated on that by saying that in married life people are never satisfied with just their spouse and they need to find pleasure elsewhere. My third CD is when Lady Bracknell says she would never undeceive her husband. (94) She thinks it would be wrong to be truthful because it would cause conflicts. Wilde is pointing out the lack of respect spouses showed towards each other and how much they depended on lies and deceit.

In my opening sentence I incorporated ideas from the other paragraphs as well as my own. I don't have a conclusion sentence yet that ties everything together, any ideas?