Prospero's Lucky Gain

     Of course this is the weird act where things start to go haywire for many of the characters in the Tempest, yet things begin to turn for the greater good for Prospero. Scene one in Act 3 served as a major turning point in the Tempest particularly for the coward-like character Prospero, who hides behind his minion Ariel to do all the dirty work for him. Scene one took me by surprise initially when I first read the story of the two love-birds who were anxiously awaiting their right moment to become a married couple, yet Prospero is portrayed as the sardonic, envious man behind the corners of hiding places. Prospero's lustful acts as so is suggested could potentially demonstrate his jealousy or foil ultimately for total rebound or control of power and authority. Yet again, it's ironic my first impression was that Prospero admired his own daughter, although he loves her as family in a way. This act ignites somewhat confusion as to what Prospero's honest intentions and plans were in this act.

     In the beginning of Act 3, scene 1, Miranda attempts to offer Ferdinand with his work, although usually women wouldn't do that type of work which man is usually portrayed as doing. Yet, they both seem to unite under one mind, each having a sense of work ethic and life, and the beginnings of love. I found the part where Miranda talks of intimacy towards the end of the scene humorous in a way where it portrays Miranda in an almost seductive fashion as she demonstrates a desire to cling onto Ferdinand, here fairy tale prince.

Journal Entry #2: Act 2

      While Alonso is in his depressed funk, others come in to fill the authority vacuum. Gonzalo offers his idea of a utopian society. Sebastian conspires with Antonio to murder his way to power, and Stephano exploits for power his access to wine. As far as determining the one who possesses the most common sense out of those who are sober of halfway thinking, I believe Gonzalo makes, would make the best out of all three (Sebastian, Antonio, Gonzolo) for a king. Gonzolo offers a legit theory and analogy to what his perspective is on a more realistic idea for living and ruling on an island in an utopian society.

     A utopian society is, by definition, an ideally perfect place, especially in its social, political, and moral aspects. It is also considered a work of fiction describing a utopia. Others believe it to be an impractical, idealistic scheme for social and political reform.

    Although Gonzalo has a bright idea of an utopian society, yet in his wisdom, that theory had flaws, since his explanations do offer a few irrationals and unrealistic behaviors of which to govern the people by and live substantially. Yes, it would be pleasant to live in a society where everything is free and totally liberal as such, "for no kind of traffic would I admit, no magistrate," yet people must be educated, fed, supplied wit daily substances.

    What a weird and obscure thought process Gonzolo emancipates and demonstrates in his attempt to convince his fellow mates of such an incomplete lifestyle. For without anyone to work or provide food or water for themselves and others brings about a suicide mission in ignorance. Yet, besides his inconsistencies of a successful country without work or ways to grow or provide food/things necessary for human life, Gonzolo turns back on the light bulb in his brain of knowledge and wisdom and announces a legit form of living. A country... with no crimes or violence; a society where there's all natural foods produced from the God-given vegetation and resources of the earth; to model the society of the former Golden Age.

     This society reminds me of the first perfect society destroyed or uninhabited by people; the Garden of Eden. The Garden of Eden was a perfect, sinless society, and the governor of the Paradise was God himself. So, Gonzolo would be the best and wisest choice for a king.

'Egyptian Popeye' defends his 31-inch upper arms

If you ever thought that records will eventually wear out in our society as far as people attempting to become famous, ridiculous records are still being set in the Guinness World Records. If you read the title, you can already tell you’re in for a treat of a story because what I thought would be impossible just became possible. A man in Massachusetts, whose heritage and culture is from Egypt, recently set a world record for the largest muscular arms in the world. How did one man earn such gigantic arms, arms the size of my waist? He has been matched up with the famous Looney toon character Popeye, the sailor. Yet, analysis shows that it didn’t take a thousand cans of spinach to become as strong as he did. Massachusetts bodybuilder Moustafa Ismail eats seven pounds of protein, nine pounds of carbohydrates and three gallons of water each day to help maintain upper arms that measure 31 inches around. This massive body builder can lift over 600 pounds bench pressing!!! How incredible! I can only lift half as much and this guy could be an NFL star easily. He has a very healthy lifestyle and eats and drinks more than enough proteins, fruit, and everything substantial for the physically fit Moustafa he is. Although some critics have accused him of possibly using steroids just to get in the Guinness World of Records, most have discredited that theory and Moustafa continues to ignore what others say against him. This enormous body builder does have trouble finding clothes that fit his arms at the same time for his body. Yet, he continues daily to persevere and keep up the positive work ethic he has about him.

http://www.myfoxdfw.com/story/20201922/egyptian-popeye-defends-his-31-inch-upper-arms?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=8007082

THIS IS A REVISION OF JORNAL #2
http://classicalthoughtswithnewman.blogspot.com/2012/10/journal-entry-2-chapters-1-2.html

 In the beginning of this dramatic tale of rude awakening events of Frankenstein, by Mary Shelly, there is behavior which displays and ironic twist ironic that the family demonstrates from their various behaviors towards their society  of the late 1800's it appears, and themselves. They are self-reluctant to allow their children to ever go without their child's most dire wants and necessities of life, such as food, water, heat (they used wood as a common heat source). I definitely see a lot of examples of Romanticism through Victor's narrative, as the mysterious story teller shared his daunting history concerning his life and mishaps. The man vividly expresses his feelings of previous years, gratitude, and remorse as he shares how eccentric and childish his mind was along with the rare privileges given unto him from his parents unlike most other families of that time period. Previously, his family was poor and unable to prevent certain causes of death in thei family from innocent neglect of normal human cares. As far as gender is concerned, the parents wanted a girl to accompany their well-beloved son. Of course, you want to have a son so that the name is further carried on. Because of the parents' benevolent and rude misfortunes, particularly Caroline, who suffered emotional and dramatic trauma as a child, wished for their children to never go through the same fate as her. Obviously, the were part of a poor class supported by the rich, who seemed rude not lend a hand to the family in need. I feel somewhat melancholy for this family as no one should have to endure such hardships.

Ironically, this reminds one of the time of racial discrimination between the 1940's-1970's. African Americans were granted freedom according to the constitution and the laws of the United States as a whole. Yet the Jim Crow laws, which strictly went against the U.S. government's policies and laws guarenteeing every American citizen is rights to life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness and more, revoked African Americans these rights primarily in the south. Blacks were frowned upon and didn't like the presence of black obtaining any kind of authority or rights whites had; basically, whites wanted to be totally seperate from the blacks. The Ku Klux Klan was created out of hatred to destroy blacks, jews, and others not in their plans for totally white denomination.

     These attitudes causes my enjoyment and understanding of the novel to spark and understand the gist of the gist of the situation. It creates within me an emotional feeling that's of remorseful or sympathetic observation towards both children. The alchony expressed in this story line reveals an ironic twist when one ponders on the mind of the author and his theories of science and optimistic appeals in information, methods of mathematical, and science education, and literary tools and resources. The fact that the mystery man read books of Cornelius and such authors remains a mystery amongst his family and those who need "reasonable" sources of insight and information. Also, what also grasped my attention was how the parents demonstrated immense love, adoration, and charity in the midst of their own history and present condition of oppression and need. Of course, in this Romantic time period where there were altered classes in gender and race, the theme of chapters one-two suggested classicism through the eyes of the author as I depicted a scene of a homeless man in need, but has no where to turn because there aren't any willing "helping hands" around. Although Romanticism had spirituality ties to it, hypocrisy was suggested as dominant in this region. 

The Fire and Icecream of a Trumpet Player

     When you step onto the stage in front of a crowd of 800 people, at least let's hope they are people, the moment of sudden death arrives at your feet. What must you do? Will you panic and take off like the cowardly dog, or will you fight till the end of your performance and hope for the best? That's a question many musicians run through their mind as they prepare themselves to display talent  no one else but themselves have.

     "Life is like a trumpet - if you don't put anything into it, you don't get anything out of it."- William Christopher Handy. Perseverance is the key to obtaining perfection, along with the usual order of practice with a side of instruction, sweat, and tears. No one can just pick up an instrument like the trumpet and play like William Handy or Miles Davis. They worked and fought hard and long to obtain the exemplary status they hang about themselves nationally and forever in the records of the greatest musicians ever. One day, I shall obtain that record, but only through mistakes, trials, success, education, and more. I definitely can not do it without my primary source of inspiration and wisdom; Jesus Christ. Without him, I wouldn't be the great talented musician I am now.

One of my favorite musicians of all time is the world-renowned trumpet player Wynton Marsalis. He was the first member of his family to become a star and succeed as an African American in his time. Wynton was born in 1961 during a rough period of racial discrimination in the United States. Yet he did not let anyone stop him from obtaining the title he now possesses forever as one of the most phenomenal musicians of all time. He is a well-known music educator, composer, classical and jazz artist. Through persistence and dedication in his musical studies and practice in a variety of instruments- such as the organ and more, Marsalis was able to accomplish more than most musicians could handle in a life time. Miles Davis shares a very closely associated status of Marsalis's fame and accomplishments.

      I know what I must do to be like Wynton Marsalis, Miles Davis, and William Handy: Persistence, more practice, more faith, and much more must be the elements perfection and obtaining a sound and talent similar to these famous people. My mini accomplishments I've obtained since the sixth grade year I first picked up a cornet and placed the mouthpiece till now, are nothing compared to the accomplishments these former musicians I mentioned have obtained. Yet, these rewards and failures I experience now will only lead to greater success and musicianship in my life, and through the primary inspiration of my Heavenly Father, and the secondary inspirations of Wynton Marsalis, Miles Davis, and my music teachers Louis Martinez and more, this task is not impossible.









References:
 http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/wynton-marsalis-has-turned-the-hardships-of-slavery-into-sublime-jazz-1272888.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wynton_Marsalis
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/736492/Marsalis-family#ref810002

Who are those who "Stand Out?"

      In our society, there are people; people of integrity, incredible intelligence, uniqueness, and character. There are also people; people of deceit, ignorance, maliciousness, and point-blank, evil. Those are just two categories out of numerous others that I'm about to address here. The group that, however stands out from those categorized as "people", unlike the "people" that is viewed as detestable amongst many people in our world today, are Christians. Yes, Christians are those who, though both liked and hated, who stand out immensely. How, you say, could you distinct Christians from those of everyday honorable living? How can I distinguish those who are "true" Christians and phony Christians; and how does this relate to anything?
    Christians are described as those who believe in a holy doctrine taught and given to us by the Divine One, our Redeemer, our Savior, and our Lord. His name is Jesus Christ, the one who died on an old-rugged cross, which He was forced to carry while walking towards Calvary, was nailed to the cross by the Romans, not the Jews (though they betrayed their own citizen, their own blood and gave Jesus up unto the Romans to be crucified), and as he said his last words, "It is finished," he gave up the ghost. He was placed in a tomb after his death. In three days, He rose from the dead with full power in his hands and is now sitting at the right hand of God! Now, you're probably wondering why in the world did I bring this testimony up? Well, as a Christian myself, I know that if I am to live as a Christian, that means that I must demonstrate the qualities of Christ. What are the qualities of Christ? 
    They are holiness, humility, tranquility, righteousness, love, and much more. He was not just a "prophet" as many people incorrectly singly identify Him as. Yes, he was a prophet, but he is God, who came in the form of man to earth to show mankind the right way to live. Although he was rejected by his own, yet, many believed in his doctrine and were saved!!! How were they saved? Jesus has one simple solution, one plan, one treatment, one cure for all people in this world, no matter what they've done (for there is no such thing as a worse sin than the other). All He asks each of us to do is this; take up our cross and follow Him. In other words, believe that he died on the cross for your sins, and that He is the Son of God, and thou shalt be saved. Really? That's all? All you have to do is believe in His identity and I will be saved? Wait... what am I being saved from? You are being saved from eternal damnation, for we were all condemned to do because of our sins. For no one is perfect in God's eyes and sin cannot enter the kingdom of God! We have all messed up, no matter what it is. It doesn't matter if you killed an innocent 6 year old, or stole a piece of candy, or lust upon someone. Sin is all equal sin. Without Jesus's perfect solution, His salvation for us, we are all lost, point blank simple.

     Now, there are those among us, even so at our own school, who believe that there is no need for God, that they have done nothing wrong, and/or have everything they need and have a great enough life. Here's the real question they should ask themselves; who created you? Who formed you and made you who you are? Who and/or how did this world even get here? How was the universe made into existence? Why can't scientist find out the reason for everything? Why can't scientists find out the reason for what they believe in "the big bang"? What caused that "big bang" to happen? There had to be a creator in existence to do any of this!

    Lastly, but never the least, in the beginning, I said that Christians were different than those who live everyday lives without Christ, basically. I mentioned that you could distinguish a Christian from anyone else. In all respect to everyone and our school, Booker T. has too many moral issues spreading rampantly among our alumni and students. What do I mean? The immorality, nontraditional likes, hatred, disrespect, and unfruitful living over all. Christians at Booker T. are supposed to be a light unto those in the darkness(the qualities which I formerly mentioned and more that aren't of the qualities of God), and are supposed to walk the walk rather than talk the talk of a true Christian. Christians are supposed to stand out! We're supposed to be the positive influence among everyone and help those continue or learn how to live a life pleasing unto God.

Journal Entry #4: Chapters 6-8

     The mood and tone of this passage is quite intriguing as it is discovered numerous times of the story moments of melancholy rationalization. Reasons for this cause are both of ignorance and solemnity. In the aspect of ignorance, Victor Frankenstein's relative reveals disturbing behaviors that suggest that she's not only mournful of the murder of her child, but ignorant of the true, devastating cause of the murder, and mistakenly naive of the real murderer at hand. It is semi-ironic, however, that her perpetrator is partially insane in a sense that Victor created a terroristic animal/human who in an mysterious manner, annihilated his creator's relative. Peripeteia is also notated in a few instances in the story. 
    Yet, the most dramatic moment of peripeteia was when Victor received the death letter from home that his cousin, William, was murdered by someone who strangled William, was murdered by someone who strangled William by the neck. Before Victor received the unfortunate news flash from his father, Clerval had just helped Victor recover his sense of dignity, joy, and health. It was a serene period of time that was very significant to Victor. But the turning point in Victor's life is sardonic in how, even though his father requested of him in the death letter Victor be a comforter to the family in this time of great mourning and distress, Victor himself was overwhelmed with guild over the death of William, which also suggested that he was sort of the "accomplice" to the murder from a standpoint. Another moment of rationalization was when Justin, the accused and condemned from weak pints of evidence and witness accounts in the trial for William's death, had to rationalize for her life, in defense, and explain her innocence to the family, the jury, and her accusers. 
    The Frankenstein family tried to rationalize for justice, which demonstrated an advocacy upon her behalf, in explaining Justin's angel-like personality and other reasons why she should not be the suspect and accused of such a treacherous murder. Also, one pertinent moment that emphasized Victor's inner plea for relief and freedom from agony and embarrassment.

Journal Entry #3: Chapters 3-5

     Victor Frankenstein was a young man raised by a strict, educated family, of obvious wealth and privileges, since Victor was able to travel abroad to the University of Ingolstadt, rather than study at a simpler institution, Geneva.Victor's father was rather intrusive upon Victor's liberties as he expected superior diligence and effort in studies of "realistic value." The opposite would be the outdated books which Victor chose to indulge himself in, for instance, Albertus Magnus and Paracelus were inadequate for study in terms of use for studying in most fields of science in those times. Yet, Frankenstein entreated himself with both the old and new age of references and studies and became an expert of the knowledge he had obtained in college. However, the rather abrupt change in behavior and health alludes to the fact that the cause of the change was of hubris. Frankenstein, now preoccupied himself with an impossible task to anyone but him, which, with such ardent intentions and pursuit, spend the vast majority in the creation of life of a human being, which would soon afterwards terrify him, and regret would be his prime enemy.
    The hubris found here numerous of times in this story suggested that Victor was ill both physically and mentally. Intuitively, most reading Victor's narrative would assume that he was a mad man born of ignorant suspicions. Yet, one can never discover what one wonders without pursuit of what is desired. Although Victor was successful in creating a living human being, it now terrorized himself and put him in a state of discomfort. I sensed a lot of imagery used by  the author to convey a sense of anticipation, yet weariness, being that the process of Victor's reasoning and experimentation dragged on endlessly. Although, Frankenstein's pursuit in the eerie quest to do the supernatural, create an image of himself, seemed reckless, and a cause for his brief recession in his life. Because of this arrogance and dauntless courage, frustration, worry, and scoldings aroused from his family and friends who expected excellence from him, and a regular letter received by Victor to his family; particularly Elizabeth, his father, and Clerval. Frankenstein's faith and determination in the inevitable reemphasizes the theme for the quest of human meaning. What are Victor's true intentions in creating a human being? His arrogance towards this goal indicates his lack of knowledge in the Supreme Being overall, alluding to the fact that he is doing something that only God is bestowed with.

Journal Entry #2: Chapters 1-2

     The opening chapters of Victor's narrative reveal a sort of ironic presence that the family emits from their various behaviors towards their society and themselves. They are self-reluctant to allow their children to ever go without their child's most dire wants and necessities of life. Because of the parents' benevolent and rude misfortunes, particularly Caroline, who suffered emotional and dramatic trauma as a child, wished for their children to never go through the same fate as her. I definitely see a lot of examples of Romanticism through Victor's narrative, as the mysterious man shared his daunting history concerning his life and mishaps. The man vividly expresses his feelings of previous years, gratitude, and remorse as he shares how eccentric and childish his mind was along with the rare privileges given unto him from his parents unlike most other families of that time period. Previously, his family was poor and unable to prevent certain causes of death in thei family from innocent neglect of normal human cares. As far as gender is concerned, the parents wanted a girl to accompany their well-beloved son. Of course, you want to have a son so that the name is further carried on. Obviously, the were part of a poor class supported by the rich, who seemed rude not lend a hand to the family in need.
     These attitudes causes my enjoyment and understanding of the novel to spark and understand the gist of the gist of the situation. It creates within me an emotional feeling that's of remorseful or sympathetic observation towards both children. The alchony expressed in this story line reveals an ironic twist when one ponders on the mind of the author and his theories of science and optimistic appeals in information, methods of mathematical, and science education, and literary tools and resources. The fact that the mystery man read books of Cornelius and such authors remains a mystery amongst his family and those who need "reasonable" sources of insight and information. Also, what also grasped my attention was how the parents demonstrated immense love, adoration, and charity in the midst of their own history and present condition of oppression and need. Of course, in this Romantic time period where there were altered classes in gender and race, the theme of chapters one-two suggested classicism through the eyes of the author as I depicted a scene of a homeless man in need, but has no where to turn because there aren't any willing "helping hands" around. Although Romanticism had spirituality ties to it, hypocrisy was suggested as dominant in this region. 

Journal Entry #1: Preface and Letters 1-4

     The opening letters of Robert Walton to his beloved and dear friend, Mrs. Seville of England, reveal this unique character as one who could care less of the luxuries of his world than sojourn into a reality, a mystery that awaits his from beyond. Strong willed, fervent, and caring would humbly describe him in such a time as his. Through fortunes and storms, voyages, and encounters, he continues his search for human meaning in his life beyond the untouched curtains of an icy paradise, the north pole. These letters also reveal Robert as a man of curiosity and perseverance. Nothing will dissuade him, despite unfortunate circumstances. At some points in his letters, he appears homesick. Walton also displays serene behaviors as of a christian disciple, not having a quick temper about him, and is faithful, yet influential in his command on the ship as captain. Lastly, he is a man in search of a genuine friend who has like qualities and ambitions as of Robert Frankenstein. His letters reveal a glorious day for Robert Walton as his dream becomes a reality when the the ship crew loses hope while trapped in a brigade of ice. The mysterious man fills Robert's empty heart with a new spark of curiosity and sympathy as Robert allows himself to follow his hearts desires.
    
     The mysterious man found on ice is, I presume to be, Frankenstein, or a person who has had a close, or personal encounter with Frankenstein. I infer that this mysterious man is a man full of grief and misfortunes, as so of joys and spirit. Obviously, his spirited being is troubled by some luminous, dark history which haunts him within. Sorrow and anguish are his daily meals as he is portrayed as a refugee on the hunt for the one he pursues with vigor. The mysterious man also seems like a man of enlightenment as he befriends the captain of the ship who rescued him from the ice. Robert's letters reveal that the stranger's character is one of astonishment, or awe, as admiration for this mysterious man spreads rapidly about the ship. The letters reveal the mysterious man as "noble," "miserable," "wise," "cultivated," "artistic in language," and more. I concluded that although this man appears seriously burdened and ill, yet recovering well, he also shows unique intelligence as of many others of European descent. This creature, as the author calls him sometimes, loves interaction, and brings no harm or creates dissension or discouragement among the crew and their captain, Robert Waldon. The stranger's character reveals a light that is prudent to the captain as the stranger naively becomes the captain's best friend at heart.