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?
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Friday, September 19, 2008
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.
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.
Monday, September 15, 2008
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!
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!
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
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.
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.
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