The Iilad

Similarities

Some similarities that i found between the movie and the book were interesting. First they portrayed Achilles as a great warrior. He was the best the world has ever seen. Next there are the disputes between Agamemnon and Achilles. Achilles' anger is very evident in both of the stories. In both they fight Troy and they go to war over Helen. The book talks about the Mermadons. They are the best fighters in Greece and they are under Achillies command. Also Hector is portrayed at an very great and honorable. He is also Troy's best fighter. Also we see Prium the King of Troy have the archetype of wise old man. He gives advice to his sons and always seems cool and calm.

Differences
Some differences i noticed were that the movie wasn't as detailed with the names and other sepcifics. An example would be Bresaius, Achilles girl. In the book she is the daughter of the priest. Also you see the gods play and important role. They are talked about but you don't physically see them. The creators of the movie wanted to make it more realistic. Also the movies doesn't talk a whole lot about Achilles anger. The movie is more focused on the war and less on the personal struggles; although they are there it doesn't seem like that is why the movie was made. In the begining of the book the chorus talks about how this story is about the anger of Achilles. Part of his anger can't be shown in the movie because he is mad at the gods part of the time. Becuase the movie doesn't show any gods that part of his anger is not shown

World Lit Questions

1) What do you like best about class so far? What's going well?

I really like the relaxed atmosphere. Mrs. Kirk isn't too strict with us and we have fun. For me I'm understanding the reading and the notes.

2) What has been your greatest disappointment so far?

My greatest disappointment has been my test scores on vocabulary quizzes. It's my fault because I haven't put as much effort into it as I should be.

3) Describe how you've studied for tests or prepared for quizzes. Give me time lengths, environment, strategy, etc.

When I study for vocab I usually do it in my room and just read the words and definitions a few times. I usually study for about 15 minutes once a week.

4) Do you know if you're a visual, aural (hearing) or kinesthetic (movement) learner? Answer with a yes or no and an explanation.

I think i am movement learner. Like when we played the vocab game in class with the candy, it was fun, and it got us interacting with each other. If we did that once or more a week with stuff other than vocab I think that would help me learn.

World Lit Archetype Blog

A movie that I really like is Star Wars. The 4th one to be exact. There are so many archtypes to be found in that movie. First there is the old. mand Obi-Wan Kenobi. He offers advice to Luke and trains him to be a Jedi. Also there is a light vs dark element. The Rebels vs the empire. The emporer wants to have total control over the Rebels. Then there is the maiden Princess Lea. She needs Luke to save her because she couldn't save herself. She was defenseless and innocent. Next there is a trcikster Darth Vader. He tries to trick Luke into turning to the dark side. Last there is the hero. Luke Skywalker. He is on a quest to stop the Empire. He is the the hope and the only hope for the Rebels. Or is he?

Hero for World Lit

The hero that I chose is Batman. He may not be able to fly but he makes up for it by using al these super cool gadgets. Also his story is more realistic than any of the other superheros. We know that that Spiderman couldn't happen. No spider could pass on his/her spider genetics to anything through a bite. Then there is Superman. No man can fly on his own with out jetpacks and shoot lasers from his eyes.

Some charactoristics that I like about him is that he uses his athletism to escape death, he is humble, cares for people, hates evil, and fights for good.

Todd's Summer

Over the summer I went to my beach house in Ocean Shores. The house in on the Bell Canal and is a few miles out of town. This particular summer we went there four times which is very unusual. Usually we go once a quarter because we share it with my dad's three brother's. When we are there we go swimming in the three community pools. Also went to the beach and swam when the weather is nice. Sometimes we go tubing and water skiing on a lake nearby. Usually we see a bunch of deer swimming across the lake. This is a picture of it looking towards the canal.