Blog Post 29 - Coriolanus IOC
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Blog post 26 - Wallace & Munro
In what ways can Wallace's theory about education be applicable to writing of Alice Munro? Conclusion? In the speech of David Foster Wallace, "This Is Water", he suggests that true freedom is acquired through education. He describes humans as being as being naturally or organically strained in a default setting. This means that different circumstances are surrounded by oneself and not on other people's circumstances or situations (feelings). By achieving freedom through our set of mind we are able to see different perspectives about different aspects of the world (from agriculture to traditions). In 'This is Water', Wallace provides the readers with deep thoughts and emotions about our everyday life 'typical day'- this ensures readers to gain empathy or sympathy thus making them more emotionally intelligent. In the readings of Alice Munro, the theory of David Foster Wallace is applied where Alice uses a protagonist to share experiences of multiple...
Blog post 25 - Summer Break 2
My summer break was one of the longest I have ever had. Been traveling to so many different countries, eight to be exact and experiencing some of the most amazing cultures in the world. I have been trying new foods that I have never tried before, so which within the country is considered on of the best cuisine in the country. One of my favorite places that I have been to on this trip was Stockholm, Singapore and Amsterdam. Each place had certain aspects and cultures that made it stand out. For Stockholm, the ancient and rich in cultures and cuisines. Singapore reminded me of Dubai with the modern city lights and architecture, with a vibrant culture and local cuisine. Amsterdam is a city with amazing shopping destinations and diversity.
Blog post 24 - Summer break
For my summer, I travelled to Berlin for four days. During this time, we explored the history of Berlin. We saw some of the most historical sights of Berlin, such as the Berlin Wall, East side gallery and the Holocaust Memorial. After Berlin we flew to Copenhagen to board for the cruise along European countries, where we spent 10 days on this holiday. The first stop was Norway, then Sweden, Russia, Germany, and Denmark. Once we reached our final stop we flew to Masterdam where we spent 3 days on the heart of the city. After the end of he trip we flew back to Abu Dhabi where I have spent 2 weeks working on some summer work. After 2 weeks I flew to Malaysia to meet up with Nadiah. We spent a few day in Malaysia, exploring famous artifacts of the city and enduring into the Malay culture. After Malaysia we took a bus ride to Singapore to spend a few days shopping and exploring the city. After Singapore we drove to Malaysia and flew back to Abu Dhabi. After a while my family and I went to...
Blog Post 23 - Thesis statement and topic sentences
The personal history of an author can have a significant influence on the way meaning is constructed in his/her writing. Comment on specific instances of such influences in Things Fall Apart. Thesis Statement: Personal history plays a fundamental role in shaping the appreciation of the messages presented in a novel, yet can be influence by the historical context that the novel is derived from. In addition, the contextual exploration allows the reader to comprehend ideas presented in regards to the historical context conveyed in the novel. Topic sentences: Achebe used historical context as well as his personal experience to further enhance and develop plots to present the understanding and changes in that specific era, for the audience to interact more effectively (relate). Chinua Achebe establishes the difference of Igbo culture and Christianity, which is illustrated through the use of secondary characters to which they each represent a certain belief of the tradition that the...