I'm guessing that this play will end really dramatically.
Since George came, he will probably re-open the court case against Joe Keller. Now that Joe told Chris that he knowingly sent out the cracked warheads, I am guessing that honest Chris will probably testify in court against his father. In the end Joe will probably go to jail...
Huh, I wonder what's actually gonna happen...
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Sunday, October 28, 2007
End of Twilight... start of night
I think it is very smart for authors to leave partially unresolved endings for books.
If everything was resolved, no-one would read the sequel! Twilight gives so much opportunity for people to read New Moon that it seems like people are emptying the bookstores of their shelves to buy the sequel (it also comes with temporary tattoos... in case anyone wanted to know)
1. James is dead, but what about Victoria, his girlfriend?
2. It seems like Bella and Edward are together... what about Jacob?
3. Can Bella survive with all the dangers of being with the vampires?
Looks like New Moon will be a wild ride. :)
If everything was resolved, no-one would read the sequel! Twilight gives so much opportunity for people to read New Moon that it seems like people are emptying the bookstores of their shelves to buy the sequel (it also comes with temporary tattoos... in case anyone wanted to know)
1. James is dead, but what about Victoria, his girlfriend?
2. It seems like Bella and Edward are together... what about Jacob?
3. Can Bella survive with all the dangers of being with the vampires?
Looks like New Moon will be a wild ride. :)
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Sighs at Twilight
Twilight is still a book that really fascinates me.
Not even in the writing or the story,
but in the way people react.
I look at the plot: a typical love triangle set up between a girl and two impossibly amazing guys.
And then I think... are people so predictable, so simple as to react in such a way to this? It seems like human instincts are irrestrainable. They will always be intrigued by this situation. I think about it, and it is the same as the common soap opera. This is the conflict which people live for.
The book is written well...
but somehow the banality of it all kinda spoils it for me.
Not even in the writing or the story,
but in the way people react.
I look at the plot: a typical love triangle set up between a girl and two impossibly amazing guys.
And then I think... are people so predictable, so simple as to react in such a way to this? It seems like human instincts are irrestrainable. They will always be intrigued by this situation. I think about it, and it is the same as the common soap opera. This is the conflict which people live for.
The book is written well...
but somehow the banality of it all kinda spoils it for me.
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Cross-Application 2
I really find that I identify well with quotes by Oscar Wilde, the Irish philosopher of the 19th century... let's apply them to Twilight. :)
"Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much."
Obviosly some wise words that would do well to both Edward and Jacob. I think though that Edward is kinda moving towards this idea, and for this reason Jacob is freaking out completely... poor guy. Oscar Wilde is proven correct. :)
"I can resist anything but temptation."
Hahaha, wonderful. :) But anyways, this really reminded me of Edward, and of the whole Cullen family in general, living with tempation all the time... I cant even imagine what that must be like, having to keep yourself from doing what you want every hour of the day. They don't even get a break at night... :P
"The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it. Resist it, and your soul grows sick with longing for the things it has forbidden to itself."
One more for Edward, a little less cynical though. Thanks Mr. Wilde. :P Edward isn't necessarily yielding to his tempation to suck Bella's blood, but to his temptation to be close to her. It seems like the stronger temptation conquered. :)
Some think he's cynical, I think he's brilliant. Really, Oscar Wilde has so many wise thoughts that we can take with a grain of salt and really think about...
"Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much."
Obviosly some wise words that would do well to both Edward and Jacob. I think though that Edward is kinda moving towards this idea, and for this reason Jacob is freaking out completely... poor guy. Oscar Wilde is proven correct. :)
"I can resist anything but temptation."
Hahaha, wonderful. :) But anyways, this really reminded me of Edward, and of the whole Cullen family in general, living with tempation all the time... I cant even imagine what that must be like, having to keep yourself from doing what you want every hour of the day. They don't even get a break at night... :P
"The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it. Resist it, and your soul grows sick with longing for the things it has forbidden to itself."
One more for Edward, a little less cynical though. Thanks Mr. Wilde. :P Edward isn't necessarily yielding to his tempation to suck Bella's blood, but to his temptation to be close to her. It seems like the stronger temptation conquered. :)
Some think he's cynical, I think he's brilliant. Really, Oscar Wilde has so many wise thoughts that we can take with a grain of salt and really think about...
Cross-Application
Someone I know wrote a philosophy and I've been finding lots of ways to apply it to my outside reading book....
"If we love others, then we bear the pain of unreturned love, or the pain of helplessness when we cannot do anything for them. But we are comforted by the love itself, even when it is grief, for sometimes the grief is the love."
This passage accurately reflects the amorous conflict between Bella, Edward and Jacob. When I read it I think of Jacob, trying to do whatever he can for Bella, but not being able to because of his fated conflict with the vampires.
"If we are hated, then we bear the pain of another's scorn. But we are comforted in the knowledge that other's love us, and that the other's hate is a challenge, to be turned into love."
Once again the passage portrays the conflict between Jacob and Edward. Mortal enemies, trying to be pulled together by Bella. Bella is the love, and to each, the other is the challenge. However eventually they will have to love each other if they both want to be close to Bella.
"If we are frightened, we bear the pain of the unknown. But we are comforted by plunging into it. For only by shedding our own light into the darkness can we be truly sure of what is there."
There are so many times in the book where Bella has no experience in whatever is going on and therefore has to master her fears... for instance, when she is being pursued by James. But also, even when she realizes that Edward and his family are vampires: she had to put her preconceptions aside and be brave to find out that they are really some of the kindest people she would ever meet.
"If we are overwhelmed, we bear the pain of the world on our shoulders. But we are comforted in knowing that our togetherness with other people will help us to bear it."
Bella has to face so many difficult situations in the book that it would be impossible for her to survive them without the help of the people around her. Both emotionally and physically, she is being put under so much pressure because of her affiliation with fantastic creatures.
"And if we feel that no one loves us, then we look upwards, for beneath the crimson sky we are all equals. All equally nourished by the sun and the produce of the earth. All equally supplied with what we need to survive by nature. For if no one else loves us, we will find love in the stars."
I guess that Jacob is trying to forget Bella once Edward comes into the picture. He is probably thinking along the lines of this philosophy, being so close to nature.
And the finale....
"And if you are not comforted by any of these things, then know that even though we may not have borne pain together, that our pain may take different forms. That it hurts us all. And as one bearer of pain to another, I love you. I love you for holding on and for fighting and for never giving in and for getting up each morning and making it through the day. And for whatever it may mean to you, I pray for your pain to end, for your hurt to come to a close. For a moment of respite."
"If we love others, then we bear the pain of unreturned love, or the pain of helplessness when we cannot do anything for them. But we are comforted by the love itself, even when it is grief, for sometimes the grief is the love."
This passage accurately reflects the amorous conflict between Bella, Edward and Jacob. When I read it I think of Jacob, trying to do whatever he can for Bella, but not being able to because of his fated conflict with the vampires.
"If we are hated, then we bear the pain of another's scorn. But we are comforted in the knowledge that other's love us, and that the other's hate is a challenge, to be turned into love."
Once again the passage portrays the conflict between Jacob and Edward. Mortal enemies, trying to be pulled together by Bella. Bella is the love, and to each, the other is the challenge. However eventually they will have to love each other if they both want to be close to Bella.
"If we are frightened, we bear the pain of the unknown. But we are comforted by plunging into it. For only by shedding our own light into the darkness can we be truly sure of what is there."
There are so many times in the book where Bella has no experience in whatever is going on and therefore has to master her fears... for instance, when she is being pursued by James. But also, even when she realizes that Edward and his family are vampires: she had to put her preconceptions aside and be brave to find out that they are really some of the kindest people she would ever meet.
"If we are overwhelmed, we bear the pain of the world on our shoulders. But we are comforted in knowing that our togetherness with other people will help us to bear it."
Bella has to face so many difficult situations in the book that it would be impossible for her to survive them without the help of the people around her. Both emotionally and physically, she is being put under so much pressure because of her affiliation with fantastic creatures.
"And if we feel that no one loves us, then we look upwards, for beneath the crimson sky we are all equals. All equally nourished by the sun and the produce of the earth. All equally supplied with what we need to survive by nature. For if no one else loves us, we will find love in the stars."
I guess that Jacob is trying to forget Bella once Edward comes into the picture. He is probably thinking along the lines of this philosophy, being so close to nature.
And the finale....
"And if you are not comforted by any of these things, then know that even though we may not have borne pain together, that our pain may take different forms. That it hurts us all. And as one bearer of pain to another, I love you. I love you for holding on and for fighting and for never giving in and for getting up each morning and making it through the day. And for whatever it may mean to you, I pray for your pain to end, for your hurt to come to a close. For a moment of respite."
Supporting Characters
There are a lot of interesting characters in Twilight that have been important in developing the plot, but haven't been central to the story yet. However they still add interesting elements to the book that make you feel really glad they are there.
Emmett: Edward's brother is described as really big and muscular, which makes a strong contrast to Edward. This contrast highlights the more elegant physique of Edward in a more original way than just stating adjectives. The fact that Stephenie Meyer decided to characterize Edward by using characters around him to make contrasts shows her talent as a writer.
Esme: Edward's mom is used as a kind character who welcomes Bella into their family. She is the extreme of civilized vampires, being incredibly kind to Bella the human and looking at her as a complete equal, as her own child. This character was used by the author as an effective way to bring Bella closer to Edward's family in a smooth and comfortable way.
Carlisle: Edward's wise father is the face of the family to the human community in their town. He represents the family to the outside world, and in this way, provides Stephenie Meyer with a way for the whole town to know the Cullen family. Also, the strategic placement of him as an important doctor also puts him in the spotlight of Forks, Washington. This way, when Bella wants to find out information about Edward's family, anyone she asks would know about the Cullens.
There are definately more but I am tired of typing...
Emmett: Edward's brother is described as really big and muscular, which makes a strong contrast to Edward. This contrast highlights the more elegant physique of Edward in a more original way than just stating adjectives. The fact that Stephenie Meyer decided to characterize Edward by using characters around him to make contrasts shows her talent as a writer.
Esme: Edward's mom is used as a kind character who welcomes Bella into their family. She is the extreme of civilized vampires, being incredibly kind to Bella the human and looking at her as a complete equal, as her own child. This character was used by the author as an effective way to bring Bella closer to Edward's family in a smooth and comfortable way.
Carlisle: Edward's wise father is the face of the family to the human community in their town. He represents the family to the outside world, and in this way, provides Stephenie Meyer with a way for the whole town to know the Cullen family. Also, the strategic placement of him as an important doctor also puts him in the spotlight of Forks, Washington. This way, when Bella wants to find out information about Edward's family, anyone she asks would know about the Cullens.
There are definately more but I am tired of typing...
Not posting
All of this MEA weekend has been sooo crazy...
All of Friday and Saturday I was at a debate tournament at Hopkins High School. My brain is totally fried, hehe. But it was really fun! I did really well, which is cool!
And for this reason, I have not been blogging very much.
Twilight is interesting because anyone can apply it to their life. Trying to tear yourself between two people is something a lot of people have to face in their life. Just as Bella has to choose between Edward or Jacob, people have to make choices in their lives.
Making choices between objects is pretty easy... there is no emotion involved usually. You can practically decide which is more useful to you and choose that one.
However making choices between people is one of the most difficult things you can encounter in life. You can make decisions that are worse for you in the end just because of your moral beleifs or feelings at that moment. Also, the fact that the person you are leaving out has feelings of their own adds another dimension to the problem. Reading people psychology is difficult until you imagine yourself in their place... but then again, how do you know that everyone takes things tha same way?
People are fascinating. Twilight as a book brings up many ideas about life which can be cross-applied to many situations.
All of Friday and Saturday I was at a debate tournament at Hopkins High School. My brain is totally fried, hehe. But it was really fun! I did really well, which is cool!
And for this reason, I have not been blogging very much.
Twilight is interesting because anyone can apply it to their life. Trying to tear yourself between two people is something a lot of people have to face in their life. Just as Bella has to choose between Edward or Jacob, people have to make choices in their lives.
Making choices between objects is pretty easy... there is no emotion involved usually. You can practically decide which is more useful to you and choose that one.
However making choices between people is one of the most difficult things you can encounter in life. You can make decisions that are worse for you in the end just because of your moral beleifs or feelings at that moment. Also, the fact that the person you are leaving out has feelings of their own adds another dimension to the problem. Reading people psychology is difficult until you imagine yourself in their place... but then again, how do you know that everyone takes things tha same way?
People are fascinating. Twilight as a book brings up many ideas about life which can be cross-applied to many situations.
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