""Good Master Dimmesdale," said he, "the responsibility of this woman's soul lies greatly with you. It behooves you, therefore, to exhort her to repentance, and to confession, as a proof and consequence thereof."" (Nathaniel Hawthorne, 46)
The Scarlet Letter discuses the time period in which Puritans gained freedom from the English, and have now their own rules and regulations. The punishment of Hester Prynne, was a lifetime of shame and guilt for committing adultery, by the requirement of wearing a scarlet letter "A" on her chest on every piece of clothing she owns. In the beginning of the novel, the author does not mention the man who Hester sinned upon. The high authorities of the Puritan society in Massachusetts, Boston try to compel Hester to confess the name of her mate. She refuses countlessly, so keep the name a secret. This quote states the conversation of Governor Bellingham querying the powerful Reverend Master Dimmesdale to propose a punishment in which Hester Prynne will serve. Also, Master Dimmesdale must discover the man she has sinned with. This is ironic, because later in the novel, readers uncover the truth of the man's identity. That man is no other than the priest, Master Dimmesdale. The burden is left on his shoulders, since he is so pure and plain, and also the least expected to sin. Dimmesdale does not confess his mistakes, but hides clues in his house. Nathaniel Hawthorne does this, to surprise the readers. It was certainly not expected for the priest, also the man who listens to others' confessions, to be the one who sinned.
Saturday, November 23, 2013
Article #12
"Savor Thanksgiving, but watch the carbs: 47 easy ways to scale back"
By: Rene Lynch
Source: The Los Angeles Times
The great factor about Thanksgiving is obviously the feast! Everyone gathers around the dinner table, expresses what he or she is thankful for, and then they enjoy their evening. The most tempting part of the meal is certainly that juicy, savory, delicious turkey sitting in the middle of the diner table. As the days get closer to Thanksgiving, one is ultimately enthusiastic for the wonderful dinner their family is preparing. During the feast, one does not realize the amount of carbohydrates they consume, considering the rich and appetizing flavor that produces an everlasting desire. To stay fit one must stay away from those carbohydrates! One way to maintain a diet will be to choose one carb per meal throughout the day. Another way is to avoid buying large drinks with whipped cream from coffeehouses, such as the popular Starbucks and Coffee Bean. One can enjoy breakfast without disturbing one's diet by eating English muffins instead. Before gathering one of everything off the table, consider the right portions of each serving. Most people have difficulty maintaining that aspect of their diet, because of the heavenly cuisine that rests in front of them. By following some of these guidelines, one will have a drastic change in their form and shape.
By: Rene Lynch
Source: The Los Angeles Times
The great factor about Thanksgiving is obviously the feast! Everyone gathers around the dinner table, expresses what he or she is thankful for, and then they enjoy their evening. The most tempting part of the meal is certainly that juicy, savory, delicious turkey sitting in the middle of the diner table. As the days get closer to Thanksgiving, one is ultimately enthusiastic for the wonderful dinner their family is preparing. During the feast, one does not realize the amount of carbohydrates they consume, considering the rich and appetizing flavor that produces an everlasting desire. To stay fit one must stay away from those carbohydrates! One way to maintain a diet will be to choose one carb per meal throughout the day. Another way is to avoid buying large drinks with whipped cream from coffeehouses, such as the popular Starbucks and Coffee Bean. One can enjoy breakfast without disturbing one's diet by eating English muffins instead. Before gathering one of everything off the table, consider the right portions of each serving. Most people have difficulty maintaining that aspect of their diet, because of the heavenly cuisine that rests in front of them. By following some of these guidelines, one will have a drastic change in their form and shape.
Sunday, November 17, 2013
Puritan Religion
Souces: http://fervis.tripod.com,
http://www.history.com/topics/puritanism
During the 1600s, Puritans left England for free religious practices. Religion was an important part in every Puritan child and adult's life. They had excessively harsh and ordinary rules in which all must follow. Puritans were very ordinary and traditional people. They believed that God had chosen them for a special purpose. God was their one and only leader. All must follow him, and if not they had many harsh punishments for those who sinned. Puritanism was a religious movement for improvement, which happened due to the Church of England. Puritans were very strict when it came to the subject of religion. They were willing to punish anyone if their rules were not followed. Every Puritan did not have a say when they were expected to attend meetings on the Sabbath. They prepared for the Sabbath the night before their meeting. It was considered their sanctuary, because they had specific rules that were to be done on it. Discipline was conducted towards all Puritans; one form of discipline was the obligation to read the Bible everyday. They had specific seating in the church; men and women sat on separate sides, and boys sat away from their mothers. The slaves and servants entered the church but sat away from everyone near the exit door. They were rigid during church hours. The minister would start the service with a prayer and proceeded with an emotional sermon.
http://www.history.com/topics/puritanism
During the 1600s, Puritans left England for free religious practices. Religion was an important part in every Puritan child and adult's life. They had excessively harsh and ordinary rules in which all must follow. Puritans were very ordinary and traditional people. They believed that God had chosen them for a special purpose. God was their one and only leader. All must follow him, and if not they had many harsh punishments for those who sinned. Puritanism was a religious movement for improvement, which happened due to the Church of England. Puritans were very strict when it came to the subject of religion. They were willing to punish anyone if their rules were not followed. Every Puritan did not have a say when they were expected to attend meetings on the Sabbath. They prepared for the Sabbath the night before their meeting. It was considered their sanctuary, because they had specific rules that were to be done on it. Discipline was conducted towards all Puritans; one form of discipline was the obligation to read the Bible everyday. They had specific seating in the church; men and women sat on separate sides, and boys sat away from their mothers. The slaves and servants entered the church but sat away from everyone near the exit door. They were rigid during church hours. The minister would start the service with a prayer and proceeded with an emotional sermon.
Article #11
"Wind gusts reported at Russian plane crash site; all 50 onboard die"
By: Sergei L. Loiko
Source: The Los Angeles Times
A Russian plane arriving from Moscow could not reach its destination, due to the immense weather. This passenger plane aspired to reach Kazan, in central Russia. All passengers and the six crew members reached their demise once the plane burst into flames. The plane crashed into the airport tarmac and completely broke apart. The spokesman for Rosaviatsia, Sergei Izvolsky informed The Los Angeles Times considering he was a witness for this tragic event. Also, among all forty-four passengers, Irek Minnikhanov, the son of the Russian president, was included in the plane crash. Not to mention, the head of the Tatarstan department of the Federal Security Service was onboard the broken down plane as well. There were no survivors in this appalling destruction. Every one of those passengers along with the crew members were killed without having to say one goodbye to their loved ones. It's greatly saddening to hear a current event such as this one. To avoid accidents thus the plane crash in Moscow, people should become more aware of their situation. In this case, passengers could consider checking the weather before putting their lives at risk. Boarding a plane is absolutely voluntary. One must realize the position they are going to be in, by always thinking one step ahead of the actual event.
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By: Sergei L. Loiko
Source: The Los Angeles Times
A Russian plane arriving from Moscow could not reach its destination, due to the immense weather. This passenger plane aspired to reach Kazan, in central Russia. All passengers and the six crew members reached their demise once the plane burst into flames. The plane crashed into the airport tarmac and completely broke apart. The spokesman for Rosaviatsia, Sergei Izvolsky informed The Los Angeles Times considering he was a witness for this tragic event. Also, among all forty-four passengers, Irek Minnikhanov, the son of the Russian president, was included in the plane crash. Not to mention, the head of the Tatarstan department of the Federal Security Service was onboard the broken down plane as well. There were no survivors in this appalling destruction. Every one of those passengers along with the crew members were killed without having to say one goodbye to their loved ones. It's greatly saddening to hear a current event such as this one. To avoid accidents thus the plane crash in Moscow, people should become more aware of their situation. In this case, passengers could consider checking the weather before putting their lives at risk. Boarding a plane is absolutely voluntary. One must realize the position they are going to be in, by always thinking one step ahead of the actual event.
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Sunday, November 3, 2013
SOAPST #2
"I Know Why the Caged Bird Cannot Read"
By: Francine Prose
Analyzing and comprehending a piece of literature are extremely important factors in interpreting the text. A simple way to break down the text in a piece of literature can be to use the SOAPST. In the essay "I Know Why the Caged Bird Cannot Read," Francine Prose is the speaker. This essay was published in the year of 1999 September in Harper's (occasion). Prose wrote this essay to appeal to everyone (audience). It is much necessary for people to understand the problem with education today. She grabs her audiences' attention by giving them evidence in the beginning of her essay. The purpose "I Know Why the Caged Bird Cannot Read," was written was to inform and to persuade the people the bad decisions they are making with the literature reading lists for high school students. The main idea Prose accomplishes in this essay is the critique of quality of required reading for high school students (subject). To catch the reader's attention she appeals to ethos as a mother of two sons (automatic ethos). Yet, the audience is unaware of the fact that she is a professional writer (building ethos). The evidence that is used throughout the essay was from surveys and the summaries of each novel, which showed her knowledge for the stories (appeals to logos). The tone she gives throughout the essay is familiar (easy to understand), disappointed, and certainly sassy. Also, her essay was noticeably bias towards changing the educational reading system.
By: Francine Prose
Article #10
"Twins study shows smoking ages your face faster"
By: Steve Almasy
Source: CNN
How could the thought of harming one's own body not frighten one? Yet more and more people begin to smoke cigarettes everyday. Smoking is certainly non-benefinal to the human body. It can cause lung diseases or cancer. Smoking can lead a person to a long, painful, and difficult demise. Why continue? Study shows that a long-term smoker can age one's face faster. An ordinary and consistent smoker can be distinguished from one who does not smoke at all or one who occasionally smokes. Two doctors and a medical student conducted this study using twins. Researchers divided the pictures into two categories: one being a twin who smoked and the other did not, and a separate category being one twin smoked at least five years longer than the other. The first category proved that fifty-seven percent of the smoking twin appeared older than the non-smoker twin. Afterwards, experimenters took a look at the second group, which verified that twin who smoked five years longer resembled aged sixty-three percent of the time. To be more accurate the study also considered other factors of aging such as, alcohol consumption, stress, and sunscreen use. Smoking definitely does transform the way someone looks immensely. Why take the risk? Lessen the chances of receiving those diseases and physical differences by staying away from cigarettes.
By: Steve Almasy
Source: CNN
How could the thought of harming one's own body not frighten one? Yet more and more people begin to smoke cigarettes everyday. Smoking is certainly non-benefinal to the human body. It can cause lung diseases or cancer. Smoking can lead a person to a long, painful, and difficult demise. Why continue? Study shows that a long-term smoker can age one's face faster. An ordinary and consistent smoker can be distinguished from one who does not smoke at all or one who occasionally smokes. Two doctors and a medical student conducted this study using twins. Researchers divided the pictures into two categories: one being a twin who smoked and the other did not, and a separate category being one twin smoked at least five years longer than the other. The first category proved that fifty-seven percent of the smoking twin appeared older than the non-smoker twin. Afterwards, experimenters took a look at the second group, which verified that twin who smoked five years longer resembled aged sixty-three percent of the time. To be more accurate the study also considered other factors of aging such as, alcohol consumption, stress, and sunscreen use. Smoking definitely does transform the way someone looks immensely. Why take the risk? Lessen the chances of receiving those diseases and physical differences by staying away from cigarettes.
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