We are now at the end of the story. We kind of assume that Offred isnt the most reliable narrartor, mainly because she admits it herself.
I am intrigued to see the Anthropology associastion. I am minoring in Anthropology so I kind of felt connected to this part of the story.
We also learn that the society was a failure and taht there is an entire group dedicated to seeing how they became the minority. My final thoughts are that this is an okay story. Someone who is more into the womens rights scene and politics would enjoy this more than someone like me. Overall, it was barable.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Blog 18- "Handmaid"
More information on the "affair" going on. It kind of feels like Offred is taking control of the relationship, which is difficult to comprehend.
We are starting to see that the Commander doesnt really know much about how things function that dont revolve around him. He seems fairly innocent though.
We also see that Offred is the quick thinker, not letting the Commander show emotion for her outside of their Scrabble time. If they were to be caught, it is hard to say what would happen. Possibly him losing his role and her being killed or banished out of the society?
We are starting to see that the Commander doesnt really know much about how things function that dont revolve around him. He seems fairly innocent though.
We also see that Offred is the quick thinker, not letting the Commander show emotion for her outside of their Scrabble time. If they were to be caught, it is hard to say what would happen. Possibly him losing his role and her being killed or banished out of the society?
Blog18- "Handmaid"
We are getting more information on the Commander. Turns out he and his wife arent extremely close and he is moving in on Offred. This is kind of fun to read about, it is better than her flashbacks and listening to the other women blab of freedom.
The Scrabble games make for some "bonding"? It is clear this is turning into an affair and I wonder how far they will go....
The Scrabble games make for some "bonding"? It is clear this is turning into an affair and I wonder how far they will go....
Blog 17- "Handmaid"
We have continuted to talk about THMT. It has gotten more interesting as the story has progressed.
We are no getting more information on the roles of the society and why people are named the way they are. The author seems to be having a lot of flashbacks that can cause for some confusion, but it is still barable.
I am interested in the Commanders and eyes and angels but it doesnt seem like we will ever really know their stories. It is intriuging that this story is set in the future. What does the author have in mind for our society?
We are no getting more information on the roles of the society and why people are named the way they are. The author seems to be having a lot of flashbacks that can cause for some confusion, but it is still barable.
I am interested in the Commanders and eyes and angels but it doesnt seem like we will ever really know their stories. It is intriuging that this story is set in the future. What does the author have in mind for our society?
Monday, April 18, 2011
Blog 16- Paper Topics
I am still undecided on paper topics. I am most interested in the colors in the story and what they say about the characters. Other paper topics are:
-the society before the "flip"
-the Commander
-who is really in charge
-where the story takes place
-is the society stable
-womens roles
I am pretty sure I will go with the colors. I am just concerned about getting enough words out of it.
-the society before the "flip"
-the Commander
-who is really in charge
-where the story takes place
-is the society stable
-womens roles
I am pretty sure I will go with the colors. I am just concerned about getting enough words out of it.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Blog 15- "Handmaid"
The first 50 pages throw a lot of information at you. It is safe to say I dont know what is going to happen.
I love the part that talks about the colored dresses. It seems like they stole all of the lady's personalities by doing this.
I like the futuristic feel of the whole story. Its really intruiging that this is a colony sort of area. I like the details of the rooms, like that there is no place for a rope to be hung and all the glass is shatterproof. Clearly it is a suicide proof community.
Going over the social classes in class really helped better understand what the whole setting is like. Parts that caught my attention were the "fall of the US" and "tourists" asking questions like they knew what was going on here.
I love the part that talks about the colored dresses. It seems like they stole all of the lady's personalities by doing this.
I like the futuristic feel of the whole story. Its really intruiging that this is a colony sort of area. I like the details of the rooms, like that there is no place for a rope to be hung and all the glass is shatterproof. Clearly it is a suicide proof community.
Going over the social classes in class really helped better understand what the whole setting is like. Parts that caught my attention were the "fall of the US" and "tourists" asking questions like they knew what was going on here.
Monday, April 4, 2011
Blog 14- Macbeth Play
It was easy points! Being in front of a few people doesnt bother/scare me. It was kind of enjoyable. I like things that are different, Id much rather have done that than a worksheet or paper.
I was Banquo. It wasnt a very powerful part. It would have been cooler if we would have had more time to prepare and use costumes/props. My favorite part was watching other plays.
We had one of the more famous scenes, where Macbeth can "see" the floating dagger. I enjoyed the play that had Cole and Chris sword fighting.
I was Banquo. It wasnt a very powerful part. It would have been cooler if we would have had more time to prepare and use costumes/props. My favorite part was watching other plays.
We had one of the more famous scenes, where Macbeth can "see" the floating dagger. I enjoyed the play that had Cole and Chris sword fighting.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)