This New World is Something, But it Ain't Brave

Interpret that however you choose.

OK, to business. I am going to discuss the very casual discussion of sex in this book. Back in the 30's, or whenever this crazy book was published, I would expect there to be some major outrage over the way sex was being discussed every few pages, let alone the "orgy porgy" scene. People were more sensitive back then, I think. But, of course, I might just be wrong about that.

As for today, I think we're a bit better at handling it then they were back then. Not to say that it isn't a touchy subject. Just look at our class discussions. Ick.

OK, discuss.

P.S. Did anyone else think that Bernard's talk with the Director reeked with foreshadowing?

The Green Knight

Ok, time to do this thing.

1. Gwain is an epic hero because he goes off on a quest of honor and glory. He also deals with the supernatural (the Green Knight can talk even after beheading). His flaws come into play when he accidentally (or not, I can't tell) forgets to completely fulfill his covenant with the lord of the castle by keeping the girdle he had been given.

2. I don't think the Green Knight is totally good or evil. In my opinion, he represents a challenge that must be overcome.

3. The Green Knight may have an overall theme of rebirth which is represented in both his trademark color (new leaves on the trees, new flowers, etc.) and the date of his arrival (birth of the new year).

That's it.


Why so serious?

Look! A Distraction!

Avast, me mateys! It be International Talk Like a Pirate Day, arrr...

Ok, I can't do any more pirate-speak.

Nothing to do with English, this is just for fun.

The pirate name generator:

http://www.piratequiz.com/

Mad Jack Cash, signing off.

Yay, Pseudo-Vacation!

Just a few random things before all the job shadowing/college visiting craziness begins...

1. Have fun!

2. I love my brand new profile picture! (Yes, I'm a nerd, but come on! Giant robot rocking out!)

3. Carmen brought this up in the comments for my last post, but I am still on the constant watch for brand new, exciting quotes! Jake, this means you.

I go to Purdue tomorrow. YAY!

Back to the Blogosphere

OK, Beowulf discussion time.

Revenge shows up a lot in this book.

Examples:
1. Grendel: This guy (or thing) gets sick and tired of all the good times going on, so he later decides that a good way to resolve the situation is killing everybody he finds in the hall.
2. Grendel's Mother: Beowulf kills Grendel. Momma Grendel decides that revenge is the best course of action. Does not work.
3. The Dragon: Someone disturbs its treasure hoard. TIME TO BURN EVERYTHING!!!!!
4. Beowulf: Grendel's Mother kills one of Hrothgar's elite. Therefore, she must die. Later, the dragon burns much of Beowulf's country to the ground. The dragon must die.

Yeah. Kinda short, I know.

Discuss.

YEEEAAAAHHHH!!!!!!!

Ladies, gentlemen, faithful readers of my blog, and everybody else, as of 10:20-ish this evening, I AM DONE WITH CATCH-22!

I didn't like it. It is insane. 100% insane.

I made a previous blog entry explaining what the term "Catch-22" actually means, so if you are interested, go there. It is kinda important to note that in the final chapter, Yossarian (the main character) and one other character finally find a way to break out of the no-win situation. I'm not gonna spoil it, but I have to admit, the way that the other guy pulls it off is simply incredible.

4 books with blog entries? Check
Posts on at least 10 other people's blogs? Check.

Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Full Circle

Remember when I temporarily gave up on Catch-22 because I really, really hated it? Well, I've run out of other books to read. So now it's time for Catch-22, round deux. Everybody wish me luck. On the plus side, it's about half as long as Don Quixote, so I should be able to take this one down in about two or three days.

P.S. I pulled an all nighter because I wanted to get Don Quixote out of the way. I finished at 6:30 this morning. I got about two hours of sleep before church. I was pretty much a zombie until I got some lunch. Not fun, but on the plus side, I learned that the Olympics make great background noise when you are pulling a marathon reading session. DO NOT DO WHAT I DID.

P.P.S. Mrs. Paradise, what time are you at school this week? I want to have a quick talk about my papers.