Essential Question 9

Both Victor Frankenstein and Robert Walton had a thirst for knowledge that can be best described as insatiable. They are restless beings because they always want to know more: from philosophy, to the sciences and mathematics. Walton chooses a life on the sea as he plans a “voyage of discovery towards the northern pole"(9), to set foot on new land and experience new things. Walton deeply wanted a friend who would share in his discoveries and challenge him as a fellow scholar. Frankenstein focuses on natural philosophy, which sparked his ambition on the line between life and death. His ambitions lead him to create a monster that can no longer be anything close to human. It utterly dumbfounded him and repulsed him to a point where talking about the subject of science is too painful to bear. Frankenstein has more experience of the two and he tells Walton to heed his advice. Frankenstein sees in Walton’s eyes the same ambition he once had and does not want it become extinguished as his once were.

Essential Question 8

In "The taming of the Shrew" portrays a theme of love; whether or not this love is real is up to interpretation. In the beginning of the play Katherine is shrewd, proud, and vexing. No sane man in their right mind would want to marry her because of her bitterness. She became very jealous and bitter of her beautiful younger sister, Bianca. Katherine is considered a bitter woman past her prime who hates the world seemingly unapproachable until Petruchio comes along. People thought that it was strange for him to court her after all the negative aspects about her, but he did not seem to mind. Petruchio had a plan that could turn her around and make go from a proud woman to a good wife. He had it all planned out he would "fight fire with fire", meaning that if Katherine is going to act bitter Perturchio will act just as bitter towards her. He showed her how it feels when someone constantly reprimands you. He knew that she can change her into a person that everyone will come to understand and adore. He did all this because he loves Katherine and his plan is how he proved his love.

Essemtial Question 7

It is believed that Hamlet has started to lose his sense of reality. In his conversation with Polonius his speech had so much depth and meaning he really did take on the persona of madmen’s rambling. While talking to his friends he says, “I have of late—but wherefore I know not—lost all my mirth, forgone all custom of exercises, and indeed it goes so heavily with my disposition that this goodly frame, the earth, seems to me a sterile promontory” (101). Hamlet has even noticed that he has changed and lost a sense of himself. Since the beginning of the story Macbeth has had a pessimistic outlook on life because of his father's death and the quick marriage of his mother. He says, that "Denmark's a prison"(99) and that the world is one as well. He is calling his birth place where laughed and played into a hellish prison: whereas a true prince would never diminish the name of his country. After the talk with his ghostly father he was burdened with an obligation to kill Claudius for the sake of his father's peace. With his own parents questioning his sanity by spying on him and Ophelia ignoring his dire love for her. He is starting to lose in touch with the world around him. With all the events that had unfolded in this young man’s life it is inevitable for him to start acting a bit over the top.

Essential Question 6

Both the pardoner’s prologue and tale are both similar because they speak of many vices and sins but it teaches us a lesson. In his prologue he stresses the importance of the Latin phrase, "Radix malorum est cupiditas"(241), this means that greed is the root of all evil. In his "moral tale" (244), he speaks a lot about sin, but the one sin he places the most importance on is greed. When he speaks of the three rioters that find the gold it starts to corrupt their minds into thinking how to take all this gold for themselves and not share it with the other. In both sections it seems that avoiding greed is the moral lesson. The knight’s tale was about honor; plus how love and war are both mutual. The miller's tale also had a theme of love between a woman, her husband, her lover, and a pastor. Both tales were read by a narrator, but in the pardoner’s tale he tells most of it himself. He seems to interject his opinions into the story and his beliefs seem to contradict themselves.

Constructing Society

The members of my society consist of: Mr. Christopher Player, Megan Fox, Dr. Gregory House M.D., Spiderman, and Michael Jackson. Individually these people have completely different lives but together they have the keys to run a functioning society and make sure everything remains stable.
Mr. Chris Player is known as being a science teacher at Trinity Catholic. That would make him an educator in chemistry, biology, physics and other advanced science fields. Besides that he has a wide array of subjects he can teach and basic understanding of more advanced subjects. He is well-informed and keeps up to date with current events. He is philosophical as well as insightful because he can find deeper meaning in anything. He is patient and very understanding of everyone’s flaws.
Spiderman (aka Peter Parker) is a famous comic hero who protects the citizens. He will be a worker because he has the strength of a hundred men and can lift 10000 lbs. He is somewhat of a comedian because he adds comic relief with his witty banter. If there is a problem you can rely on him because he can think on his feet and get the job done. He will make sure that the law is enforced and no crimes are being committed. He is a great role model and responsible with his saying, “With great power, comes great responsibility” (Uncle Ben).
Megan Fox is the lone female of my society. Her main roles are an entertainer, lover, and procreation. She is a beautiful temptress who will provide a beautiful gene pool for the next generation.
Dr. Gregory House, MD is a doctor on the show HOUSE, and is the healer of my society who will make sure everyone is in good condition. He can diagnose and medical problem because of his intellect and his wisdom. He is a great entertainer because he provides a humorous atmosphere to a serious situation. Also he has the potential to become a villain because he will tell things how it is and try to get inside people’s heads to manipulate them; sometimes making himself crazy in the process.
Michael Jackson is known as the king of Pop, he was an American musician and one of the most influential entertainers of all time. He was a humanitarian who tried to make the world a better place through his music and would love to bring smiles to people’s faces. He is kind and very whimsical. He would be a father figure as he has proved that he loves his children and believes that every child needs a good education because they are our future. And a great role model because of his accomplishments. He would be the leader because he would always make a decision that would benefit everyone and he always puts others before himself.
All in all, my society is relatively stable a major flaw might be that Megan Fox is the only female and her only role is to be a procreator, so the could be viewed as an injustice. But Mr. Player can always teach her so that she plays more of a dominant role. My society is not striving to be a perfect utopia; because there is no such thing as a perfect society someone will always try to seek power. That is why I have a potential villain, so that the evil will be known and balance out the good. That is my ideal society.

Essential Question #4

Where do we see seduction and lust start to destroy Gawain, our young hero? What is the author trying to tell us?

Gawain has stated that he might be mentally weak as he says, " I am the weakest, well I know, and of wit feeblest" (line 354). By saying "of wit feeblest", Gawain is stating that he is susceptible to temptations and has lustful desires because he is not experienced enough to overcome them on his own. As he is saying this, Gawain is signing his fate by taking on the Green Knight's challenge, which may lead him to his death. The nest incident is when he is having a secret affair with the host's wife “as each tends his affairs and those two tend their own" (1018-1019). Knights are to live by a code, but his lust for women has forced him to break a lot of these codes, namely chastity. As soon as this affair is done Gawain has to face a challenge with host and "all you have earned you must offer to me" (1107). If Gawain loses he has to offer everything he has taken and concludes all he has taken is the Hosts wife, which he can never pay back.

The author is trying to tell us to live a good wholesome and chaste life. As long as we follow God and remain pure of heart the more we benefit. Do not fall into your temptations or else you will be punished sooner or later.

Chivalric Code

1. When you like a girl you should never come out too strong or awkward. You should compliment her or help her carry her books. And try to make her laugh, girls love comedy.

2. After you develop a friendship with the girl you like, make sure you have her number so you can chit-chat and get to know each other better. If you see her in the hallway say hey or give her a hug.

3. When asking a girl out have some confidence, never show any sign of weakness.

4. If the girl rejects you then you have to move on, DO NOT BECOME A CREEP WHO STALKS HER AROUND, what's done is done; but you should try to keep the friendship. Just because you cannot get a relationship does not mean you have to lose a friendship.

5. If the girl you like does want to go out with you do not seem too eager. Be cool, calm, and collective.

6. Now that you are dating, never let your women boss you around. You are the man and the men always wear the pants in the relationship.

7. Before your first date, go through a checklist: make sure you smell nice, make sure your breath does not smell, and check to see that your zipper is up. Trust me, these may be basic things but forget one of them and you may find yourself single in no time.

8. For the first date be kind, courteous, and have good table manners. Pull out her chair, hold the door for her, and walk her to her front door. After the first date, these things become more optional. Since you got the girl you do not need to try so hard anymore.

9. Make sure the conversation does not get boring and make sure it does not focus only on you. Remember you are on a date where both people contribute. Ask about her life and get to know her own a personal level. If she starts to talk much and you feel like cannot pay attention anymore, then you do not have to. Just keep nodding your head as she is talking and when she stops say, you agree with her. Girls like that.

10. Most importantly, when you are on a date with your girl, even if it's the first date make sure you both pay 50/50. Men are not made out of money and she should not think like that. Women have always fought for equal rights but when it comes to the check, it is the man who suffers.