"It is silliness to live when live is torment; and then have we a precription to die when death is our physican" (1.3.302-305)
I feel like this passage foreshadows someone choosing to death over life. For some life is just to much for them to handle so they choose the easiest path out which is, death. Death suits the people has lost all hope, those has no more options, or those in the dark. This also desmonstraste the choices the character will have to make and what the end result will be like. For example Roderigo he is madly inlove with Desdemona and he knews he can not have her because she is already married to an other man. Is he going to have death as is physian or would he choose another path.
Will Roderigo some day separate himsel from Iago?
(because Iago has a bad influence on him)
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Monday, December 15, 2008
A Seperate Peace-Paper
Coralie Casimir
English 10 Honors
Mr. George
12-09-08
Essay
A Separate Peace
The Second World War was a very destructive time period for humanity. An excessive among people was persecuted during this time period in particular the Jews. Thousands of men of young risk their lives fighting in the war and each year thousands more would embark on this gruesome journey. In John Knowles novel A Separate Peace, displays a different kind of war. John Knowles refers to an internal war that the character Gene undergoes. Gene’s internal struggle was the extreme jealousy he felt towards his best friend Phineas. To justify his feelings Gene creates this competition between him and Phineas. Phineas different which made it impossible for Gene to compete with him. Gene was mislead by his emotion and acted on impulse; he misidentify his true enemy and pay all the consequences.
It is the summer of nineteen forty-two and in world is in turmoil. Everywhere was chaos even peace at The Devon School would be disrupted. Gene Forrester is a timid human being whose growing jealousy towards his best, friend Phineas push, him to do the unthinkable. He envied the authority Phineas had toward his peers, energy he brought with him, and his charisma. Gene hatred for Phineas was incontrollable, he despised Phineas so much that he fabricated pretext to justify his hatred. His explanation was Finny also hated him, “You and Phineas are even already. You are even in enmity. You are both coldly driving ahead for yourselves alone,” (53). Gene also wanted to be reassure himself. It would be terrible for himself if he was the only one who felt that way. These depraved thought is what drove Gene to his when breaking point.
Gene has two different aspects to his personality a good boy or a savage. His jealousy, temper, and impetuousness is what taint his good boy reputation and then he is perceived has a savage. Nonetheless when he regains his composure he is able pick out the moral thoughts form the immoral ones, for example, when he states “He had never been jealous of me for one second. Now I knew that there never was and never could have been any rivalry between us,” (59). Gene acknowledges there is no competition between him and Phineas because of who Phineas was made from a different quality. For one moment he accepts the fact that Phineas only wanted to be his best friend and this made him angry. It irritated him that Phineas did could not ever hate him and he was just a beneath Phineas status. Just one scene after his emotion kicked in and he causes Phineas to fall off a tree which shattered his leg.
Throughout the novel few of Gene flaws were carefully depicted. One of these flaws is he did not know who his true enemy was. From the beginning is taught his enemy was Phineas. His allegation was driven by sentiments. Gene only believed what he wanted to believe. He only viewed Phineas as a self- absorbed person, who wanted paraded his good qualities to the world. Gene believed that the only way he could ever defeat his opponent was by becoming him. “I decided to put on his clothes… I felt like a nobleman… I was Phineas, Phineas to the life,” (62). This scene occurred a little after Gene jounced the limb and Phineas fell of the tree. He felt like he accomplished something great until he knew of the horrible end result.
Gene never for one moment taught the consequences of his actions were going to so horrific. “Walking again” (63) this was Gene reaction when doctor Stanpole told him they could have been a change Phineas would never walk again. This was a turning point for Gene. He was taking on a new role, being at Finny’s assistances as well as a transition. When Phineas came back feels obligated to fulfill give himself to Phineas. He thinks it he should be at Finny’s service. He tries to do this because he was ashamed of what he has done to Phineas and it the right thing to do. "Sometimes you are too ashamed to leave. That was true now. And sometimes you need too much to know the facts, and so humbly and stupidly you stay. That was true now too,"(146). This quote explains why he put all his plans and ambition on hold and stayed at The Devon School. His only mistake was Gene taught he had to physically and mentally become Phineas. Gene was not perfect he would lose his temper from time to time but the hatred resentment he has in his heart was slowly going away.
Gene’s change did not come until the death of Phineas. When Phineas died Gene finally realized his fault. “I never killed anybody and I never developed an intense level of hatred for the enemy. Because my war ended before I ever put on a uniform; I was on active duty all my time at school; I killed my enemy there (204).”The enemy Gene finally vanquished was in himself. He overcame the ignorance he had in his heart. It was the hatred, resentment, and envy who kept from becoming a better person. When Phineas died he came absorbed all the hatred in Gene and took him. Gene salvation can through Phineas. Gene finally understood that he did not have to become Phineas to be perfect. He just had to take on some of his good traits. At the end Gene finally took on some trait and fully discovered who he is. Gene finally realizes his true enemy was in himself at last he can become the men he was fated to be.
In the end Gene metamorphosed from an envious boy to an intelligent young man. He started pointing the finger at himself and recognizes his shortcoming. Gene’s journey was not easy. First he had to realize that Phineas was not his true nemesis. Second Gene started to be comfortable with who he was. Then he finally won the battle against his enemy. Now he can put on his uniform and fight in the real war. Even if Gene was able to accomplished this it still came with a price, Phineas’ life.
English 10 Honors
Mr. George
12-09-08
Essay
A Separate Peace
The Second World War was a very destructive time period for humanity. An excessive among people was persecuted during this time period in particular the Jews. Thousands of men of young risk their lives fighting in the war and each year thousands more would embark on this gruesome journey. In John Knowles novel A Separate Peace, displays a different kind of war. John Knowles refers to an internal war that the character Gene undergoes. Gene’s internal struggle was the extreme jealousy he felt towards his best friend Phineas. To justify his feelings Gene creates this competition between him and Phineas. Phineas different which made it impossible for Gene to compete with him. Gene was mislead by his emotion and acted on impulse; he misidentify his true enemy and pay all the consequences.
It is the summer of nineteen forty-two and in world is in turmoil. Everywhere was chaos even peace at The Devon School would be disrupted. Gene Forrester is a timid human being whose growing jealousy towards his best, friend Phineas push, him to do the unthinkable. He envied the authority Phineas had toward his peers, energy he brought with him, and his charisma. Gene hatred for Phineas was incontrollable, he despised Phineas so much that he fabricated pretext to justify his hatred. His explanation was Finny also hated him, “You and Phineas are even already. You are even in enmity. You are both coldly driving ahead for yourselves alone,” (53). Gene also wanted to be reassure himself. It would be terrible for himself if he was the only one who felt that way. These depraved thought is what drove Gene to his when breaking point.
Gene has two different aspects to his personality a good boy or a savage. His jealousy, temper, and impetuousness is what taint his good boy reputation and then he is perceived has a savage. Nonetheless when he regains his composure he is able pick out the moral thoughts form the immoral ones, for example, when he states “He had never been jealous of me for one second. Now I knew that there never was and never could have been any rivalry between us,” (59). Gene acknowledges there is no competition between him and Phineas because of who Phineas was made from a different quality. For one moment he accepts the fact that Phineas only wanted to be his best friend and this made him angry. It irritated him that Phineas did could not ever hate him and he was just a beneath Phineas status. Just one scene after his emotion kicked in and he causes Phineas to fall off a tree which shattered his leg.
Throughout the novel few of Gene flaws were carefully depicted. One of these flaws is he did not know who his true enemy was. From the beginning is taught his enemy was Phineas. His allegation was driven by sentiments. Gene only believed what he wanted to believe. He only viewed Phineas as a self- absorbed person, who wanted paraded his good qualities to the world. Gene believed that the only way he could ever defeat his opponent was by becoming him. “I decided to put on his clothes… I felt like a nobleman… I was Phineas, Phineas to the life,” (62). This scene occurred a little after Gene jounced the limb and Phineas fell of the tree. He felt like he accomplished something great until he knew of the horrible end result.
Gene never for one moment taught the consequences of his actions were going to so horrific. “Walking again” (63) this was Gene reaction when doctor Stanpole told him they could have been a change Phineas would never walk again. This was a turning point for Gene. He was taking on a new role, being at Finny’s assistances as well as a transition. When Phineas came back feels obligated to fulfill give himself to Phineas. He thinks it he should be at Finny’s service. He tries to do this because he was ashamed of what he has done to Phineas and it the right thing to do. "Sometimes you are too ashamed to leave. That was true now. And sometimes you need too much to know the facts, and so humbly and stupidly you stay. That was true now too,"(146). This quote explains why he put all his plans and ambition on hold and stayed at The Devon School. His only mistake was Gene taught he had to physically and mentally become Phineas. Gene was not perfect he would lose his temper from time to time but the hatred resentment he has in his heart was slowly going away.
Gene’s change did not come until the death of Phineas. When Phineas died Gene finally realized his fault. “I never killed anybody and I never developed an intense level of hatred for the enemy. Because my war ended before I ever put on a uniform; I was on active duty all my time at school; I killed my enemy there (204).”The enemy Gene finally vanquished was in himself. He overcame the ignorance he had in his heart. It was the hatred, resentment, and envy who kept from becoming a better person. When Phineas died he came absorbed all the hatred in Gene and took him. Gene salvation can through Phineas. Gene finally understood that he did not have to become Phineas to be perfect. He just had to take on some of his good traits. At the end Gene finally took on some trait and fully discovered who he is. Gene finally realizes his true enemy was in himself at last he can become the men he was fated to be.
In the end Gene metamorphosed from an envious boy to an intelligent young man. He started pointing the finger at himself and recognizes his shortcoming. Gene’s journey was not easy. First he had to realize that Phineas was not his true nemesis. Second Gene started to be comfortable with who he was. Then he finally won the battle against his enemy. Now he can put on his uniform and fight in the real war. Even if Gene was able to accomplished this it still came with a price, Phineas’ life.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
A Separate Peace
“ Phineas alone had escaped this. He possessed an extra vigor, a heightened confident in himself, a serene capacity for affection which saved him.”(202-203)
Phineas seemed like the only one who had a completely different outlook on life. He almost had this childish and naive view of life. Things are so pleasant, everyone loves each other but life is not really like that. If you can not adjust you will fail at life. Even tough he fails in life. Everything he is inside and out saved him from hatred, jealousy, and the war. Phineas did not deserve his faith but maybe this world was not made for him.
How has Phineas really changed Gene's life and views?
Phineas seemed like the only one who had a completely different outlook on life. He almost had this childish and naive view of life. Things are so pleasant, everyone loves each other but life is not really like that. If you can not adjust you will fail at life. Even tough he fails in life. Everything he is inside and out saved him from hatred, jealousy, and the war. Phineas did not deserve his faith but maybe this world was not made for him.
How has Phineas really changed Gene's life and views?
Thursday, December 4, 2008
A Separate Peace Chapter 12
" Phineas, you wouldn't be any good in the war, even if nothing had happened to your leg... you'd be with the Germans or the Japs, asking if they'd like to field a baseball team against our side. You'd be sitting of their command posts, teaching them English. Yes you'd get confused and borrow one of their uniforms and you'd lend them one of yours.(190-191)
It is funny how Gene is glorifying Finny's abilities persuade people by sweet talking them and his loyalty to the world. This was what Gene envied about Finny. That's what made him so jealous that he could not control himself and hurt Finny. He is also right, Phineas is to modest to be fighting in a war. I do not believe for one minute Phineas is capable of killing someone. That is why a lot of people just love who Phineas is. He is different and also a character that I would only encounter in a book.
Will Gene still go on feeling like he was dead?
What now?
It is funny how Gene is glorifying Finny's abilities persuade people by sweet talking them and his loyalty to the world. This was what Gene envied about Finny. That's what made him so jealous that he could not control himself and hurt Finny. He is also right, Phineas is to modest to be fighting in a war. I do not believe for one minute Phineas is capable of killing someone. That is why a lot of people just love who Phineas is. He is different and also a character that I would only encounter in a book.
Will Gene still go on feeling like he was dead?
What now?
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
A Separate Peace Chapter 11
"He shook his head sharply, closing his eyes, and then he turned to regard me with a handsome mask of a face. 'I just don't care. Never mind,' and he started across the the marble floor towards the doors."
Phineas did not want what happened in the tree to be something that reflex bad on Gene. He does not seems to be upset about it and just wants the pass be the pass and move on with his life but this seems to be difficult concepted for the other boys in the school ,especially Brinker, to understand. They feel the need to bring it to Finny's attention, like he was not aware of what happened to him. When Phineas left the room this demonstrates his loyalty to his friend. He did not point the finger at Gene like everyone was doing. Instead he defended Gene until the end and when his argument fell apart he rather walk away then to have them put the blame on Gene. Nothing good could come out the gathering, Finny would still be crippled and will always consider Gene to be his best friend.
How is Gene going to react Phineas' second accident? Will he try to blame it on himself or Brinker and the others? Or is he going to deal with it differently?
Phineas did not want what happened in the tree to be something that reflex bad on Gene. He does not seems to be upset about it and just wants the pass be the pass and move on with his life but this seems to be difficult concepted for the other boys in the school ,especially Brinker, to understand. They feel the need to bring it to Finny's attention, like he was not aware of what happened to him. When Phineas left the room this demonstrates his loyalty to his friend. He did not point the finger at Gene like everyone was doing. Instead he defended Gene until the end and when his argument fell apart he rather walk away then to have them put the blame on Gene. Nothing good could come out the gathering, Finny would still be crippled and will always consider Gene to be his best friend.
How is Gene going to react Phineas' second accident? Will he try to blame it on himself or Brinker and the others? Or is he going to deal with it differently?
Monday, December 1, 2008
A Separate Peace Chapter-10
"Sometimes you are too ashamed to leave. That was true now. And sometimes you need too much to know the facts, and so humbly and stupidly you stay. That was true now too."(146)
I think this quote explains why Gene decided not to enlist for the army. He caused Phineas' pain and sorrow and now feels like it is his obligation to stay with him. Gene feels that he has to be at Phineas' assistance. The problem with this attitude is that he can not always be there for Phineas. Gene has his own dreams and ambitions one day he will follow them and leave Finny disappointed.
I feel that Leper is more miss understood then crazy. The army really influenced a change in his views. Is Leper going to try to change who he is because he feels like he is a disappointment to his parents?
I think this quote explains why Gene decided not to enlist for the army. He caused Phineas' pain and sorrow and now feels like it is his obligation to stay with him. Gene feels that he has to be at Phineas' assistance. The problem with this attitude is that he can not always be there for Phineas. Gene has his own dreams and ambitions one day he will follow them and leave Finny disappointed.
I feel that Leper is more miss understood then crazy. The army really influenced a change in his views. Is Leper going to try to change who he is because he feels like he is a disappointment to his parents?
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