“The tools of conquest do not necessarily come with bombs and explosions and fallout. There are weapons that are simply thoughts, attitudes, prejudices to be found only in the minds of men. For the record, prejudices can kill and suspicion can destroy, and a thoughtless frightened search for a scapegoat has a fallout all its own for the children, and the children yet unborn.”From my understandings, Sterling is trying to say that these kind of crazy situations don't always start from crime, weapons, etc. It could simply start from a wrong a gesture, or a misunderstood word. Although weapons and all those negative things can cause destruction, it is the thoughts and actions of human beings that are the catalyst that makes these things become a bad thing. Without "prejudices and suspicions" and anything else in that matter, everything else would be harmless. Anything could be harmful or harmless, it is up to us to control it based on our actions. For example, the Salem Witch Trial is a good example for this specific quote. It was a situation that became out of control because of jealousy and lust that was felt by a naive girl, Abigail. If it wasn't for her negative feelings, her actions would not have been performed and people would not have gotten hurt. Therefore, I do agree with Sterling because I am a big believer of the phrase "think before you act", which pretty much sums up this whole quote.
Monday, November 29, 2010
The Monsters are Due on Maple Street
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Good Night and Good Luck
I agree with Murrow. Using the television can be an instrument, but it depends on how people use it also. It could be used for the good, it could be used as entertainment, and it could be used for bad, just like how McCarthy used it. If Murrow saw how television is today, I believe that he would still have the same view as he had at his time period. Although times had changed, the way the human mind works still remain the same. The television still depends on how the people work it. Just like Murrow said, it would be nothing but a wired light box if there were no humans to determine its use.
In Murrow's time, the television were used to spread important information. Now-a-days, it is still used the same way, but sometimes some people take advantage of it and it just seems like a box with nothing in it. Comparing from how it was before, the television, or the internet in our case, are just now used as an everyday item instead of something reserved for important events or information. However, it really depends on who is controlling it. In conclusion, I do agree with Murrow.
In Murrow's time, the television were used to spread important information. Now-a-days, it is still used the same way, but sometimes some people take advantage of it and it just seems like a box with nothing in it. Comparing from how it was before, the television, or the internet in our case, are just now used as an everyday item instead of something reserved for important events or information. However, it really depends on who is controlling it. In conclusion, I do agree with Murrow.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
The Crucible, Act II
"I'll not be ordered to bed no more..." pg. 1273 - Prediction: those who had no power previously is becoming more superior because many is becoming part of the court and now they think more highly of themselves because they could accuse anyone they please. Therefore, meaning that they believe people should fear them because they pretty much hold their fate.
"Doctor Griggs examined her..." pg. 1273 - Prediction: Maybe the doctor just said that she was pregnant because he wanted to save her life. Just like most of the people at this point, the doctor is probably starting to realize that this whole situation is nonsense.
"...and thinks to kill me, then to take my place..." pg. 1274 - She predicted that it was Abby that accused her because she wanted her out of the picture because Abby believes that Proctor is also in love with her after their affair. I predict that this is the reason why Abigail started this whole situation.
"How come it that only two are baptized?" pg. 1277 - Prediction: Now, it seems as if they are trying yo collect every detail and every coincidences to prove proctors family was associated with the devil or a witch. Maybe it's not only for his family. It seems like they are doing this to everyone they please.
"I think you must tell him." pg.1278 - Elizabeth wants to tell Hale about what Abby told proctor, saying it was all just games. However, with everything going on, they are not going to believe them at all.
pg. 1280 - In this whole page, everyone is starting to accuse people with "supernatural" evidence. Some of the things were just obnoxious. I know that these people were very religious, but how can people believe such a thing?
"I spy a poppet, Goody Proctor." pg. 1281 - I predict that Abby has ordered Mary to set Elizabeth up so she could have an acceptable evidence to accuse her as being a witch. It seemed like a master plan because Abby acted out everything so accurately, as if Elizabeth did really hurt her using her "supernatural" powers using the doll.
"The girl is murder, she must..." pg. 1283 - When Mary realized that they were starting to blame her about finding the poppet, she turned the table around and did what everyone else would, blame someone else. In this case, she blamed Elizabeth. Universal truth - people would pretty much put other peoples lives in trouble just to save their own.
"Doctor Griggs examined her..." pg. 1273 - Prediction: Maybe the doctor just said that she was pregnant because he wanted to save her life. Just like most of the people at this point, the doctor is probably starting to realize that this whole situation is nonsense.
"...and thinks to kill me, then to take my place..." pg. 1274 - She predicted that it was Abby that accused her because she wanted her out of the picture because Abby believes that Proctor is also in love with her after their affair. I predict that this is the reason why Abigail started this whole situation.
"How come it that only two are baptized?" pg. 1277 - Prediction: Now, it seems as if they are trying yo collect every detail and every coincidences to prove proctors family was associated with the devil or a witch. Maybe it's not only for his family. It seems like they are doing this to everyone they please.
"I think you must tell him." pg.1278 - Elizabeth wants to tell Hale about what Abby told proctor, saying it was all just games. However, with everything going on, they are not going to believe them at all.
pg. 1280 - In this whole page, everyone is starting to accuse people with "supernatural" evidence. Some of the things were just obnoxious. I know that these people were very religious, but how can people believe such a thing?
"I spy a poppet, Goody Proctor." pg. 1281 - I predict that Abby has ordered Mary to set Elizabeth up so she could have an acceptable evidence to accuse her as being a witch. It seemed like a master plan because Abby acted out everything so accurately, as if Elizabeth did really hurt her using her "supernatural" powers using the doll.
"The girl is murder, she must..." pg. 1283 - When Mary realized that they were starting to blame her about finding the poppet, she turned the table around and did what everyone else would, blame someone else. In this case, she blamed Elizabeth. Universal truth - people would pretty much put other peoples lives in trouble just to save their own.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Act I Double Entry
pages 1234-1247
"raise the roof" pg. 1234 - This phrase was usually used when people from that era celebrates after raising the roof of a newly built building. Compared to way it is used today, it is pretty similar because it means "to party".
"Reverend Parris" - Ge gas a ten year old daughter named Betty, who was one of the girls who danced in the forest. He is in his mid-forties, a widower, and appeared to be very paranoid based on the description in the book. Also he has a niece named Abigail.
"His daughter Betty Parris aged ten, is lying on the bed, inert." pg. 1234 - inert = unable to move. Based on this word, it explains the Betty Parris is not moving which leads me to predict that she must be ill or paralyzed. But why and how did it happen?
"theocracy" pg. 1236 - definition = combination of state and religious power.
"...the American forest was the last place on Earth that was not paying home to god." pg. 1235 - Universal Truth = They believe that the forest is associated with the Devil.
"Reverend Parris...very night of their birth" pg. 1242 - She gave birth to seven babies in the past who all died a few hours after they were brought in to the world. She believes that some evil spirit is murdering her babies.
"I gave Ruth a good one and it waked her for a minute." pg. 1243 - Being able to wake up leads me to a prediction that Ruth might be faking her "illness" or whatever it is that they are trying to prove.
"You drank to kill...Goody Proctor" pg. 1244 - Why did Abigail want to kill Goody Proctor? Was she somewhat envious of her? Is Abigail a witch?
"Calumny" pg. 1245 - definition = false accusation; slander. Proctor is a man that does no side with any one, but will point out one's flaws if he sees it. Because of this reason, many people do not like him and accuses him of many things or slanders him probably as a way of "payback".
"raise the roof" pg. 1234 - This phrase was usually used when people from that era celebrates after raising the roof of a newly built building. Compared to way it is used today, it is pretty similar because it means "to party".
"Reverend Parris" - Ge gas a ten year old daughter named Betty, who was one of the girls who danced in the forest. He is in his mid-forties, a widower, and appeared to be very paranoid based on the description in the book. Also he has a niece named Abigail.
"His daughter Betty Parris aged ten, is lying on the bed, inert." pg. 1234 - inert = unable to move. Based on this word, it explains the Betty Parris is not moving which leads me to predict that she must be ill or paralyzed. But why and how did it happen?
"theocracy" pg. 1236 - definition = combination of state and religious power.
"...the American forest was the last place on Earth that was not paying home to god." pg. 1235 - Universal Truth = They believe that the forest is associated with the Devil.
"Reverend Parris...very night of their birth" pg. 1242 - She gave birth to seven babies in the past who all died a few hours after they were brought in to the world. She believes that some evil spirit is murdering her babies.
"I gave Ruth a good one and it waked her for a minute." pg. 1243 - Being able to wake up leads me to a prediction that Ruth might be faking her "illness" or whatever it is that they are trying to prove.
"You drank to kill...Goody Proctor" pg. 1244 - Why did Abigail want to kill Goody Proctor? Was she somewhat envious of her? Is Abigail a witch?
"Calumny" pg. 1245 - definition = false accusation; slander. Proctor is a man that does no side with any one, but will point out one's flaws if he sees it. Because of this reason, many people do not like him and accuses him of many things or slanders him probably as a way of "payback".
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