1. "'If I can but see one of my daughters happily settled at Netherfield,' said Mrs. Bennet to her husband, 'and all the others equally well married, I shall have nothing to wish for,'" (Austen 5)
I chose this quote because it clearly sets up Mrs. Bennet's character and displays her true goals. Mrs. Bennet has the same dreams for her children as any mother does, but she just expresses her feelings about them way too much. She obsesses over her daughters being married to rich men because that is all that will make her happy. She needs her daughters to marry men of a higher class so that she may keep her pride and not feel ashamed that her children are not at a respectable level in society. Having men like Mr. Bingley introduced in the novel just increases Mrs. Bennet's happiness because he is the kind of man Mrs. Bennet desires for her daughters.
2. "I know you do; and it is that which make the wonder. With your good sense, to be so honestly blind to the follies and nonsense of others!" (10)
I chose this quote because it directly relates to the differences between Jane and Elizabeth. In this quote, Elizabeth brings up Jane's pleasant attitude that she has towards everyone which is not always the best quality to have. Jane's attitude, even though it may not be the smartest way to deal with people, it is definitely a perfect way to attract a wealthy husband.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Important Concept:
The most important concept of the Tao is the Law of General Beneficence because it is the basis for everything the Tao speaks about. It explains the fundamentals for human existence and for common aspects of our lives. The Law of General Beneficence cleary displays Natural Law and ideal ways to live our lives.
Added Concept:
If I were to choose on concept to put in the Tao it would be the Law of Discipline. It is important for one to have a certain degree of discipline in their lives so they may establish a foundation for success. By proving to be above temptation and following a continuous routine, one can become dedicated in something that has true meaning and purpose in their life.
The most important concept of the Tao is the Law of General Beneficence because it is the basis for everything the Tao speaks about. It explains the fundamentals for human existence and for common aspects of our lives. The Law of General Beneficence cleary displays Natural Law and ideal ways to live our lives.
Added Concept:
If I were to choose on concept to put in the Tao it would be the Law of Discipline. It is important for one to have a certain degree of discipline in their lives so they may establish a foundation for success. By proving to be above temptation and following a continuous routine, one can become dedicated in something that has true meaning and purpose in their life.
Monday, October 19, 2009
"Man’s conquest of himself means simply the rule of the Conditioners over the conditioned human material, the world of post-humanity which, some knowingly and some unknowingly, nearly all men in all nations are at present laboring to produce" (Lewis 75)
"But once our souls, that is, our selves, have been given up, the power thus conferred will not belong to us. We shall in fact be the slaves and puppets of that to which we have given our souls" (72)
The final section of The Abolition of Man talks about how the fallacies in human nature will eventually lead to their end. Man will always try to change Nature so they will be satisfied, but we find there are some things in nature that cannot be changed. It is up to our generation to learn from the mistakes of our ancestors in order to be truly satisfied.
"But once our souls, that is, our selves, have been given up, the power thus conferred will not belong to us. We shall in fact be the slaves and puppets of that to which we have given our souls" (72)
The final section of The Abolition of Man talks about how the fallacies in human nature will eventually lead to their end. Man will always try to change Nature so they will be satisfied, but we find there are some things in nature that cannot be changed. It is up to our generation to learn from the mistakes of our ancestors in order to be truly satisfied.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
"The Innovator attacks traditional values (the Tao) in defense of what he first supposes to be (in some special way) 'rational' or 'biological' values. But as we have seen, all the values he uses in attacking the Tao, and even claims to be substituting for it, are themselves derived from the Tao" (Lewis 41)
"If it [the Tao] is rejected, all value is rejected. If value is retained, it is retained" (43)
At the start of his argument, Lewis states how being a selfless person does not come instinctivly to a person. A person will always think of how they could benefit as a reaction to a situation. People will never think of an opportunity to help others and not themselves because that is just human nature. Lewis also states in his argument that traditional values and moral judgements come from the Tao. He says that if you reject the Tao, you are rejecting all values. Lewis' critics reject the Tao which means that they have no basis for their arguments.
"If it [the Tao] is rejected, all value is rejected. If value is retained, it is retained" (43)
At the start of his argument, Lewis states how being a selfless person does not come instinctivly to a person. A person will always think of how they could benefit as a reaction to a situation. People will never think of an opportunity to help others and not themselves because that is just human nature. Lewis also states in his argument that traditional values and moral judgements come from the Tao. He says that if you reject the Tao, you are rejecting all values. Lewis' critics reject the Tao which means that they have no basis for their arguments.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Kevin McAdam
AP English
10/12/09
King Essay- Due Wednesday October 14th, is a 3 page paper describing what makes King's argument so persuasive. Include the appeals we have discussed, in their English form (logic, not logos; emotion, not pathos, character, not ethos). Also, include his use of syntax and diction, and describe how it enhances his argument.
King’s Persuasion
Dr. King’s use of appeals in his letter from Birmingham Jail was of utmost importance to create such a profound impact during a time of hatred and prejudice. In his letter, King’s wealth of knowledge and his vibrant emotion allow him to stand up against, but not attack, the clergymen who will not take part in his struggle. King alters his readers’ opinions of himself and the cause he fought so strongly for by presenting his individual character while diverting away from the stereotypical beliefs black men, displaying his emotional state through his writing by his aggressive word choice, and the way the logical elements of his writing appeal to his audience while collaborating with his diction and emotion.
The first thing that Dr. King needed to do when writing this letter was to establish himself as a credible scholar. In order to do this, he simply could not list certain traits and accomplishments of his because he needed to be humble in the process. Instead, he logically displayed instances showing his true characteristics so that his readers could know what kind of person he is deep down. By presenting his character as credible to start, King had a means of support for later reference when attempting to persuade the clergymen in his favor. The extreme prejudice towards blacks at the time King wrote this letter handicapped his credibility from the start, and his battle to win his readers’ trust was more difficult for him than for a white man given the burden forced upon him by society. Another way that King displayed his character throughout his letter is how he wrote it. His formal and creative writing style exhibited his own intelligence, and presented the importance of his cause. King’s patient and nonviolent attitude gave him the ability to let his emotions flow in his letter while still remaining respectful to those he wrote to.
King’s appeal to his readers would have been nonexistent had there not been such emotion expressed through his writing. Writing with strong emotion was a very easy task for Dr. King to accomplish when writing about a cause that he was so invested in. There was no way King could not let his emotions come out in his letter while witnessing injustices occur day after day. King is able to display these injustices by talking about small issues in on a large scale: “We have waited for more than three hundred and forty years for our constitutional and God-given rights… and we still creep at horse and buggy pace toward the gaining of a cup of coffee at a lunch counter” (King 742). Also, it is obvious that King would not be afraid to express his emotions freely seeing that he was in prison for that such reason. It was easy for King to express the emotions he had bottled up inside him for so long. The challenge for him was to keep from sounding too emotional in his writing.
Another appealing element to King’s argument is the word choice he uses throughout his letter to coincide with emotion in the text. King’s ability to harness his emotion and use it to create a bold, aggressive, and insightful tone adds the life to the letter that makes the reader feel as though the injustices were happening to them. There is nothing conservative about King’s letter because he cannot afford to go easy on the clergymen. King took an aggressive stance in his writing because he wanted an aggressive response from the clergymen that benefitted his cause. If he did not put a sense of urgency into the minds of the clergymen, he would not receive the desired response. King’s emotional appeals would have meant nothing if had not been able to connect the reasons for his emotional state to a logical explanation for his cause.
All of King’s emotion and efforts would have been wasted in writing this letter had he not added logical examples and reasons as to why the clergymen should have backed his cause. Throughout the entire argument, all of King’s emotional rants have been completely supported by logical examples to keep himself from sounding boring. This strategy also constantly reminds the reader of the problems at hand and why he is so invested in the situation. King’s logic in his letter truly pulls together the whole text to persuade the readers in his favor. King’s logic and emotion both perfectly support one another because of King’s intellect and character. The reasoning King had when writing this letter was very smart and comprehensive of his environment, but it would have sounded boring if he was just some unbiased third party. However, King put himself into the center of the struggle and experienced the problems taking place. His own desire for freedom and equality fueled the emotion that he put into his letter. Every assertion King made that seemed wild and outlandish was sustained by facts of his own personal observations. King’s perfect combination of logic and emotion was displayed in the vivid cases of injustice he had experienced: “when you have seen hate-filled policemen curse, kick, brutalize, and even kill your black brothers and sisters with impunity” (742). King’s combination of logic and emotion play off one another so well, creating an argument that cannot be ignored.
There is no one element of King’s letter that stands out to be the solitary reason why it is so appealing. The perfect association between King’s presentation of character, his emotion towards the subject, and the logical elements supporting his argument all share an equal part in the letter’s appeal to the clergymen. Dr. King’s engaging letter wonderfully incorporates the supreme appeals found in any great speech: character, emotion, and logic.
AP English
10/12/09
King Essay- Due Wednesday October 14th, is a 3 page paper describing what makes King's argument so persuasive. Include the appeals we have discussed, in their English form (logic, not logos; emotion, not pathos, character, not ethos). Also, include his use of syntax and diction, and describe how it enhances his argument.
King’s Persuasion
Dr. King’s use of appeals in his letter from Birmingham Jail was of utmost importance to create such a profound impact during a time of hatred and prejudice. In his letter, King’s wealth of knowledge and his vibrant emotion allow him to stand up against, but not attack, the clergymen who will not take part in his struggle. King alters his readers’ opinions of himself and the cause he fought so strongly for by presenting his individual character while diverting away from the stereotypical beliefs black men, displaying his emotional state through his writing by his aggressive word choice, and the way the logical elements of his writing appeal to his audience while collaborating with his diction and emotion.
The first thing that Dr. King needed to do when writing this letter was to establish himself as a credible scholar. In order to do this, he simply could not list certain traits and accomplishments of his because he needed to be humble in the process. Instead, he logically displayed instances showing his true characteristics so that his readers could know what kind of person he is deep down. By presenting his character as credible to start, King had a means of support for later reference when attempting to persuade the clergymen in his favor. The extreme prejudice towards blacks at the time King wrote this letter handicapped his credibility from the start, and his battle to win his readers’ trust was more difficult for him than for a white man given the burden forced upon him by society. Another way that King displayed his character throughout his letter is how he wrote it. His formal and creative writing style exhibited his own intelligence, and presented the importance of his cause. King’s patient and nonviolent attitude gave him the ability to let his emotions flow in his letter while still remaining respectful to those he wrote to.
King’s appeal to his readers would have been nonexistent had there not been such emotion expressed through his writing. Writing with strong emotion was a very easy task for Dr. King to accomplish when writing about a cause that he was so invested in. There was no way King could not let his emotions come out in his letter while witnessing injustices occur day after day. King is able to display these injustices by talking about small issues in on a large scale: “We have waited for more than three hundred and forty years for our constitutional and God-given rights… and we still creep at horse and buggy pace toward the gaining of a cup of coffee at a lunch counter” (King 742). Also, it is obvious that King would not be afraid to express his emotions freely seeing that he was in prison for that such reason. It was easy for King to express the emotions he had bottled up inside him for so long. The challenge for him was to keep from sounding too emotional in his writing.
Another appealing element to King’s argument is the word choice he uses throughout his letter to coincide with emotion in the text. King’s ability to harness his emotion and use it to create a bold, aggressive, and insightful tone adds the life to the letter that makes the reader feel as though the injustices were happening to them. There is nothing conservative about King’s letter because he cannot afford to go easy on the clergymen. King took an aggressive stance in his writing because he wanted an aggressive response from the clergymen that benefitted his cause. If he did not put a sense of urgency into the minds of the clergymen, he would not receive the desired response. King’s emotional appeals would have meant nothing if had not been able to connect the reasons for his emotional state to a logical explanation for his cause.
All of King’s emotion and efforts would have been wasted in writing this letter had he not added logical examples and reasons as to why the clergymen should have backed his cause. Throughout the entire argument, all of King’s emotional rants have been completely supported by logical examples to keep himself from sounding boring. This strategy also constantly reminds the reader of the problems at hand and why he is so invested in the situation. King’s logic in his letter truly pulls together the whole text to persuade the readers in his favor. King’s logic and emotion both perfectly support one another because of King’s intellect and character. The reasoning King had when writing this letter was very smart and comprehensive of his environment, but it would have sounded boring if he was just some unbiased third party. However, King put himself into the center of the struggle and experienced the problems taking place. His own desire for freedom and equality fueled the emotion that he put into his letter. Every assertion King made that seemed wild and outlandish was sustained by facts of his own personal observations. King’s perfect combination of logic and emotion was displayed in the vivid cases of injustice he had experienced: “when you have seen hate-filled policemen curse, kick, brutalize, and even kill your black brothers and sisters with impunity” (742). King’s combination of logic and emotion play off one another so well, creating an argument that cannot be ignored.
There is no one element of King’s letter that stands out to be the solitary reason why it is so appealing. The perfect association between King’s presentation of character, his emotion towards the subject, and the logical elements supporting his argument all share an equal part in the letter’s appeal to the clergymen. Dr. King’s engaging letter wonderfully incorporates the supreme appeals found in any great speech: character, emotion, and logic.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Kevin McAdam
AP English 11/ Mr. George
10/7/09
Martin Luther King Jr. Notes
Letter from a Birmingham Jail
I. Diction
A. One of the most important components of MLK Jr.’s letter came from his aggressive word choice
B. His outstanding word choice is very impressive especially since he wrote the letter from a prison cell
C. An example of his incredible diction is displayed several times throughout the letter: “As in so many experiences of the past we were confronted with blasted hopes, and the dark shadow of a deep disappointment settled upon us. So we had no alternative except that of preparing for direct action, whereby we would present our very bodies as a means of laying our case before the conscience of the local and national community” (740).
D. King does a great job of displaying how horrible the past was, and then telling how he has a plan to push forward through the tough times.
II. Syntax
A. King’s syntax is also a vital factor in his speech using antithesis, juxtaposition, and parallelisms.
B. An example of his syntax is the large paragraph on page 742 in which King used periodic sentences to create a sense of exhaustion with the reader
C. Another way King uses syntax is by answering his own rhetorical questions such as on page 740
III. Appeals
A. King forces readers to accept his letter because of the emotion and logical reasons and examples he gives.
B. At first, his character is not respected because he is black, but his writing speaks for itself
C. King smartly kept himself from showing too much emotion by adding in logic to his argument as shown on page 741
AP English 11/ Mr. George
10/7/09
Martin Luther King Jr. Notes
Letter from a Birmingham Jail
I. Diction
A. One of the most important components of MLK Jr.’s letter came from his aggressive word choice
B. His outstanding word choice is very impressive especially since he wrote the letter from a prison cell
C. An example of his incredible diction is displayed several times throughout the letter: “As in so many experiences of the past we were confronted with blasted hopes, and the dark shadow of a deep disappointment settled upon us. So we had no alternative except that of preparing for direct action, whereby we would present our very bodies as a means of laying our case before the conscience of the local and national community” (740).
D. King does a great job of displaying how horrible the past was, and then telling how he has a plan to push forward through the tough times.
II. Syntax
A. King’s syntax is also a vital factor in his speech using antithesis, juxtaposition, and parallelisms.
B. An example of his syntax is the large paragraph on page 742 in which King used periodic sentences to create a sense of exhaustion with the reader
C. Another way King uses syntax is by answering his own rhetorical questions such as on page 740
III. Appeals
A. King forces readers to accept his letter because of the emotion and logical reasons and examples he gives.
B. At first, his character is not respected because he is black, but his writing speaks for itself
C. King smartly kept himself from showing too much emotion by adding in logic to his argument as shown on page 741
Monday, October 5, 2009
Kevin McAdam
AP English 11/ Mr. George
10/5/09
Fallacy Examples
Hasty Generalization:
The soccer team is 0-1. The soccer team is horrible.
Stereotype:
Christine Lai is smart. All Asians are smart.
Cause and Effect:
Mr. George did a rain dance after school. It rained the next day.
Only Cause:
Students’ grades will be 100% if school is extended by four hours each day.
False Analogy:
The school year is a sprint and a marathon because you have to center all your energy on the present while focusing on the future.
Attacking the Person:
The student said we should play basketball, but we said we should not listen to him because he is a terrible athlete.
Either- Or Fallacy:
We have to win our first five games or there is no way we will make the state tournament.
Non-sequitur:
He got a 95% on his paper. Since he did not get a 100%, he should drop out of school.
Circular Reasoning:
I know Dave is on the soccer team. He is a cool guy, and I know who he is. He should be captain.
Begging the Question:
Everybody knows Michael Vick is the greatest quarterback of all time, and he may as well be the best runner of all time.
AP English 11/ Mr. George
10/5/09
Fallacy Examples
Hasty Generalization:
The soccer team is 0-1. The soccer team is horrible.
Stereotype:
Christine Lai is smart. All Asians are smart.
Cause and Effect:
Mr. George did a rain dance after school. It rained the next day.
Only Cause:
Students’ grades will be 100% if school is extended by four hours each day.
False Analogy:
The school year is a sprint and a marathon because you have to center all your energy on the present while focusing on the future.
Attacking the Person:
The student said we should play basketball, but we said we should not listen to him because he is a terrible athlete.
Either- Or Fallacy:
We have to win our first five games or there is no way we will make the state tournament.
Non-sequitur:
He got a 95% on his paper. Since he did not get a 100%, he should drop out of school.
Circular Reasoning:
I know Dave is on the soccer team. He is a cool guy, and I know who he is. He should be captain.
Begging the Question:
Everybody knows Michael Vick is the greatest quarterback of all time, and he may as well be the best runner of all time.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Kevin McAdam
AP English 11/ Mr. George
10/4/09
Syllogisms
True:
1. All soccer players have soccer cleats.
Kevin has soccer cleats.
Kevin is a soccer player.
2. MLA format is the correct way to write a paper.
Kevin used MLA format for his paper.
Kevin did his paper in the correct format.
3. Fish live in water.
Goldfish are fish.
Goldfish live in water.
4. Hockey players know how to skate.
Kevin is a hockey player.
Kevin knows how to skate.
False:
1. TC has a soccer team.
There is a soccer team at TC.
There is a team for soccer at TC.
This syllogism is false because the major and minor premises state the same point.
2. All mammals live on land.
A dolphin is a mammal.
Dolphins live on land.
This syllogism is false because the major premise was incorrect.
3. TC is a school.
All kids go to school.
All kids go to TC.
This syllogism is false because the minor premise was not specific enough.
4. A penguin is a bird.
All birds can fly.
Penguins can fly.
This syllogism is false because the minor premise was an incorrect statement.
AP English 11/ Mr. George
10/4/09
Syllogisms
True:
1. All soccer players have soccer cleats.
Kevin has soccer cleats.
Kevin is a soccer player.
2. MLA format is the correct way to write a paper.
Kevin used MLA format for his paper.
Kevin did his paper in the correct format.
3. Fish live in water.
Goldfish are fish.
Goldfish live in water.
4. Hockey players know how to skate.
Kevin is a hockey player.
Kevin knows how to skate.
False:
1. TC has a soccer team.
There is a soccer team at TC.
There is a team for soccer at TC.
This syllogism is false because the major and minor premises state the same point.
2. All mammals live on land.
A dolphin is a mammal.
Dolphins live on land.
This syllogism is false because the major premise was incorrect.
3. TC is a school.
All kids go to school.
All kids go to TC.
This syllogism is false because the minor premise was not specific enough.
4. A penguin is a bird.
All birds can fly.
Penguins can fly.
This syllogism is false because the minor premise was an incorrect statement.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Kevin McAdam
AP English 11/ Mr. George
10/1/09
Rewritten proposal
Mr. Collins’ Proposal
My dear Miss Elizabeth, pardon my intrusion in my calling you today, but nonetheless I assure you that I would not disturb you if it was not of the utmost importance. I had once believed that I would never find a lovely wife that I truly loved until I met you. I realize that I am not the most irresistible man, but any moment I spend with you I feel like the luckiest man in the world. My flaws are probably more than the next man’s, but I know that I have the determination to make it work between us. You have known me for some time now, and you know that I am a very passionate yet modest man with a heart as big as a lion.
Your exceptionally astounding features, both physically and intellectually, make any man believe that he is not worthy to be in your presence, but I know there is no way I could ever be without you. No one can ever take away your unique personality which makes being around you every second of every day so special. Whenever I feel blue, I think of you and everything feels magnificent. Having you in my life all the time will make me happier than anything else in the world.
I know now that you may be nervous and thinking that we are not right for each other, and to be quite honest, I am nervous too. However, I must swear to you that no one could love more than I will. Your stunning looks your superior elegance your inspiring class your unmistakable charm your unique sense of humor your firm beliefs your unbending loyalty your uplifting spirit have all touched me and have given me the strength to approach you in this situation and ask you the supreme question being… Will you marry me?
AP English 11/ Mr. George
10/1/09
Rewritten proposal
Mr. Collins’ Proposal
My dear Miss Elizabeth, pardon my intrusion in my calling you today, but nonetheless I assure you that I would not disturb you if it was not of the utmost importance. I had once believed that I would never find a lovely wife that I truly loved until I met you. I realize that I am not the most irresistible man, but any moment I spend with you I feel like the luckiest man in the world. My flaws are probably more than the next man’s, but I know that I have the determination to make it work between us. You have known me for some time now, and you know that I am a very passionate yet modest man with a heart as big as a lion.
Your exceptionally astounding features, both physically and intellectually, make any man believe that he is not worthy to be in your presence, but I know there is no way I could ever be without you. No one can ever take away your unique personality which makes being around you every second of every day so special. Whenever I feel blue, I think of you and everything feels magnificent. Having you in my life all the time will make me happier than anything else in the world.
I know now that you may be nervous and thinking that we are not right for each other, and to be quite honest, I am nervous too. However, I must swear to you that no one could love more than I will. Your stunning looks your superior elegance your inspiring class your unmistakable charm your unique sense of humor your firm beliefs your unbending loyalty your uplifting spirit have all touched me and have given me the strength to approach you in this situation and ask you the supreme question being… Will you marry me?
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