Like ages ago, you no when deyer waz no Facebook or MaccyDees, deyer was this bang tidy galdem called Marie Antoinette. She hailed from Austria (H.R.E MASSIVEEEEE! BRAP) and she got married at 14 or sumting. SLAG. I think dats well 2 young. she got with dis French geezer called Louis the 5 millioneth or suming. he was shy as and kinda chubby. GUTTED. even tho she waz well fit no one wnted to be her m8, coz dey was well jell. she waz tots minted n had nice threads. but it was well bad coz she neva got any, ppl blamed her wen atch it was old Lozza what couldn't get it up. what a nob hed.
she got wiv the french dude to like make their countrees fwends (Foreign fwends!! inbetweeners). but peeps were so suspish of her coz dey wazzzz weeeell racist, i wunder where dat martin luther king guy waz at he cud hav sorted it out, he probs had hiz fone turned off or summot.
l8ter on, she had kidz (lozza probs took sum ting). what a G.
the world was well crap wen she lived. evryting waz about power and basics in frogland some shit went down wiv sum revolution or summat. Marie babes waz kinda buggered coz no one lyked herrrrr. so her n the fam chipped to paris. dey tried to escape l8ter on but dey got caught. LOL FAIL.
b4 all dat went down, some fool sed she did some jesusdude 4 some bling. (as if she didnt jus nick it). me tinks dis dude waz just beggin it. peeps were also well womanist and gals had 2 do what men sed.
basics wen she waz chillin around, that big place Europe waz changing. some skint guys got peeved coz they were lyk starving or summot and dey went on dis INsane killin spree, im tlking serious COD kill streak.
in de end dey used some gill ting to kill Marie, basic she got shanked in de neck n her hed fell off. SAD TIMES.
dats bout it. big respect 2 da sick gal M.A.
S7 MASSEEEEVVVEE.
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I think this is genuinely the best piece of writing I've ever done. I can't believe I managed to do lower case 'i's' for the whole thing. I don't know if you managed to get any actual infomation from that, but it was fun to write.
Saturday 26 November 2011
Monday 21 November 2011
How Does Austen Create Her Characters In Chapter 11?
Austen creates her characters using many different methods in chapter 11. She focuses on the characterisation of Miss Bingley, Elizabeth and Mr Darcy.
One effective way in which we learn about the characters is through the narrator and the opinion they present us with. These opinions are often combined with the opinions of other characters, such as Elizabeth. For example at the beginning of the chapter we are told by the narrator what Elizabeth thinks of Bingley's sisters, so this influences our opinion of them. We are told that "their powers of conversation were considerable. They could describe an entertainment with accuracy and relate an anecdote with humour, and laugh at their aqquaintance with sprit" and that "Miss Bingley's eyes were instantly turned towards Darcy". This tells us that as soon as Darcy is around, Miss Bingley has eyes for no-one else, her motives are therefore clear; to entertain and more importantly attract Darcy. So we know from the start of the chapter that Caroline Bingley's main focus is Darcy. We even see that she has planned her actions in advance, in order to secure him as "she had obtained private intelligence" that Darcy doesn't like cards, she is making sure she knows what will please him beforehand. So the narrator is important in creating characters.
The character of Miss Bingley is created further throughout the chapter, and the way Austen writes it, she seems to be making a mockery of Miss Bingley in order to describe her determination to secure Darcy. For example we are told how Miss Bingley mimics Darcy's behaviour to try and draw his attention, "Darcy took up a book;Miss Bingley did the same". Austen seems to mock her as she keeps asking Darcy what his book is about, yet the book she is supposedly reading is the second volume of his. So it displays her desperation to attract Darcy and portrays her actions to be quite silly. Another example of this is contrast and therefore hypocrisy shown between her speech and her actions. For example we are told she was "quite exhausted" by her book and she then searches the room "in quest of some amusement", however directly after this she says "there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of anything than of a book!"-What she does contrasts with what she says, which agains illustrates that everything she says is simply aimed at Darcy and impressing him by pretending to share his interests. So this has been done purposely by Austen to shows Miss Bingley's relentlessness in pursuing Darcy.
Contrasts between characters are used in chapter 11 to create/display their nature. For example at the beginning of the chapter a comparison is made between Mr Hurst, Darcy and Bingley. Darcy and Mr Hurst are a lot more formal in their adressing of the women, for example "polite congratulations" are given and Mr Hurst even gives a "slight bow". Whereas Bingley is described as being "full of joy and attention"-his greeting is a lot less formal and seems more genuine. So this highlights the difference between the men.
There is also a contrast shown between Elizabeth and Miss Bingley. We see how they are totally different in their attitude towards things. For example Elizabeth is willing to tease Darcy whereas Miss B "was incapable of disappointing him".
Through the conversation that Darcy and Elizabeth have we see how they are comfortable and flirtatious with each other. We see how just like Miss B can't keep her attention off Darcy, he can't help but look at Elizabeth. For example this has already been shown when Elizabeth joins Miss Bingley for "a turn around the room". He completely ignores Miss B and remains "inflexibly studious". Whereas when Elizabeth stands he immediately look up and "unconsciously closed his book". So we see his feelings for Elizabeth starting to show. Following this he and Elizabeth have a playful conversation in which Elizabeth tricks Darcy about vanity and pride. They mimic each other's language and talk with ease "And your defect" "And yours repeated with a smile". There is also no attribution of speech and this shows the intimacy and flirtation of their conversation. This shows their natural chemistry. This is obviously observed by Miss B who we are told is "tired of a conversation in which she had no share". This provides Darcy time to check himself and "He began to feel the danger of paying Elizabeth too much attention"-This reiterates that he is aware of the risks and of Elizabeths social status in comparision with his.
Overall character is created very skillfully by Austen throughout chapter 11, some particuarly strong/effective methods in my opinion are the way speech is used and the way she mocks Miss Bingley and her actions.
(I planned for 10 mins and then wrote it up on paper for about 35 mins. I wrote 2 sides using my notes and what we worked on in the lesson)
One effective way in which we learn about the characters is through the narrator and the opinion they present us with. These opinions are often combined with the opinions of other characters, such as Elizabeth. For example at the beginning of the chapter we are told by the narrator what Elizabeth thinks of Bingley's sisters, so this influences our opinion of them. We are told that "their powers of conversation were considerable. They could describe an entertainment with accuracy and relate an anecdote with humour, and laugh at their aqquaintance with sprit" and that "Miss Bingley's eyes were instantly turned towards Darcy". This tells us that as soon as Darcy is around, Miss Bingley has eyes for no-one else, her motives are therefore clear; to entertain and more importantly attract Darcy. So we know from the start of the chapter that Caroline Bingley's main focus is Darcy. We even see that she has planned her actions in advance, in order to secure him as "she had obtained private intelligence" that Darcy doesn't like cards, she is making sure she knows what will please him beforehand. So the narrator is important in creating characters.
The character of Miss Bingley is created further throughout the chapter, and the way Austen writes it, she seems to be making a mockery of Miss Bingley in order to describe her determination to secure Darcy. For example we are told how Miss Bingley mimics Darcy's behaviour to try and draw his attention, "Darcy took up a book;Miss Bingley did the same". Austen seems to mock her as she keeps asking Darcy what his book is about, yet the book she is supposedly reading is the second volume of his. So it displays her desperation to attract Darcy and portrays her actions to be quite silly. Another example of this is contrast and therefore hypocrisy shown between her speech and her actions. For example we are told she was "quite exhausted" by her book and she then searches the room "in quest of some amusement", however directly after this she says "there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of anything than of a book!"-What she does contrasts with what she says, which agains illustrates that everything she says is simply aimed at Darcy and impressing him by pretending to share his interests. So this has been done purposely by Austen to shows Miss Bingley's relentlessness in pursuing Darcy.
Contrasts between characters are used in chapter 11 to create/display their nature. For example at the beginning of the chapter a comparison is made between Mr Hurst, Darcy and Bingley. Darcy and Mr Hurst are a lot more formal in their adressing of the women, for example "polite congratulations" are given and Mr Hurst even gives a "slight bow". Whereas Bingley is described as being "full of joy and attention"-his greeting is a lot less formal and seems more genuine. So this highlights the difference between the men.
There is also a contrast shown between Elizabeth and Miss Bingley. We see how they are totally different in their attitude towards things. For example Elizabeth is willing to tease Darcy whereas Miss B "was incapable of disappointing him".
Through the conversation that Darcy and Elizabeth have we see how they are comfortable and flirtatious with each other. We see how just like Miss B can't keep her attention off Darcy, he can't help but look at Elizabeth. For example this has already been shown when Elizabeth joins Miss Bingley for "a turn around the room". He completely ignores Miss B and remains "inflexibly studious". Whereas when Elizabeth stands he immediately look up and "unconsciously closed his book". So we see his feelings for Elizabeth starting to show. Following this he and Elizabeth have a playful conversation in which Elizabeth tricks Darcy about vanity and pride. They mimic each other's language and talk with ease "And your defect" "And yours repeated with a smile". There is also no attribution of speech and this shows the intimacy and flirtation of their conversation. This shows their natural chemistry. This is obviously observed by Miss B who we are told is "tired of a conversation in which she had no share". This provides Darcy time to check himself and "He began to feel the danger of paying Elizabeth too much attention"-This reiterates that he is aware of the risks and of Elizabeths social status in comparision with his.
Overall character is created very skillfully by Austen throughout chapter 11, some particuarly strong/effective methods in my opinion are the way speech is used and the way she mocks Miss Bingley and her actions.
(I planned for 10 mins and then wrote it up on paper for about 35 mins. I wrote 2 sides using my notes and what we worked on in the lesson)
Thursday 17 November 2011
Character in 'Maude Clare' by Christina Rossetti
Rossetti uses many techniques to tell us about the characters in 'Maude Clare', however I will be concentrating on some in more depth.
One thing that is used with great effect to present the character is speech. The dialogue between the characters can tells us a lot about them, for example the fact that the "son Thomas" only says one thing in the poem and he stutters etc shows us that he is weak in comparision with Maude Clare and Nell. For example he says "Lady" "- Maude Clare" and he then hides his face. This shows us he may have a guilty conscience and is ashamed of what he did. This could be interpreted to mean that he led Maude Clare on, or that he feels he has married the wrong woman. Maude Clare has the most speech in the poem, this shows us how powerful she is and how she is hijacking the attention from Nell even though it's her wedding day. This could influence our opinion of her and make us think of her as spiteful as she is purposely ruining someone's wedding day. To make it worse she is effectively telling everyone about an affair she had with Thomas. For example "That day we..." and "My half of golden chain" both suggest some former intimate relationship between the Maude Clare and Thomas, so this tells us about the relationships between some of the characters.
Through speech we also see that Maude Clare wants nothing more to do with Thomas, she says to Nell "I wash my hands thereof". This shows that Maude Clare has the upper hand in all ways. She is rejecting Thomas even though it looks like he initially rejected her, so she is taking the power back. This also shows her appeal to Nell to also defy Thomas and leave him and his "fickle heart" despite having just married him. The final character we learn of through dialogue is Nell. We see that although Maude Clare is dominating the attention, she is still a strong woman. She doesn't seem embarassed by the things that have been said she just moves on. She says she will stay with Thomas whatever, "For he's my lord for better or worse". This shows that she is willing to uphold him and that she is an amiable and resilient character. Finally the speech illustrates that Maude |Clare is still at the centre of everything, even when it looks like Nell has prevailed. For example although Nell has the last word, these last words are "Maude Clare" so it shows even Nell can't help but mention her name. So Rossetti reiterates that she is the main focus by leaving her name in our thoughts at the end.
Descriptions of the characters are also useful in learning about them in the poem. For example the comparison between Maude Clare and Nell shows us how there is a difference in status between them. Maude Clare is described as a "queen" and Nell a "village maid". She is obviously not as beautiful or as composed. This again illustrates Maude Clare's power as it shouldn't be this way, it's Nell's wedding day so she should be the centre of attention. The mere fact the title is 'Maude Clare' also tells is she is the focus.
The description of Thomas and Nell tells us how they feel about each other, for example Rossetti compares them. Thomas was "pale with inward strife And Nell was pale with pride". So basically Thomas isn't happy with marriage, perhaps as he has feelings for Maude Clare, whereas Nell is happy and pleased.
Finally it is obvious that the women characters hold the power in the poem. As I mentioned before we only hear a man speak once in the poem and he falters and looks weak. So the men are not seen to be important or to have any significant power. So Rossetti has switched the stereotype round so that the power is in the women's hands (perhaps because on a wedding day women are normally in control). It is also Nell and Maude Clare that are in conflict/discussion over everything, Thomas doesn't have any imput.
One thing that is used with great effect to present the character is speech. The dialogue between the characters can tells us a lot about them, for example the fact that the "son Thomas" only says one thing in the poem and he stutters etc shows us that he is weak in comparision with Maude Clare and Nell. For example he says "Lady" "- Maude Clare" and he then hides his face. This shows us he may have a guilty conscience and is ashamed of what he did. This could be interpreted to mean that he led Maude Clare on, or that he feels he has married the wrong woman. Maude Clare has the most speech in the poem, this shows us how powerful she is and how she is hijacking the attention from Nell even though it's her wedding day. This could influence our opinion of her and make us think of her as spiteful as she is purposely ruining someone's wedding day. To make it worse she is effectively telling everyone about an affair she had with Thomas. For example "That day we..." and "My half of golden chain" both suggest some former intimate relationship between the Maude Clare and Thomas, so this tells us about the relationships between some of the characters.
Through speech we also see that Maude Clare wants nothing more to do with Thomas, she says to Nell "I wash my hands thereof". This shows that Maude Clare has the upper hand in all ways. She is rejecting Thomas even though it looks like he initially rejected her, so she is taking the power back. This also shows her appeal to Nell to also defy Thomas and leave him and his "fickle heart" despite having just married him. The final character we learn of through dialogue is Nell. We see that although Maude Clare is dominating the attention, she is still a strong woman. She doesn't seem embarassed by the things that have been said she just moves on. She says she will stay with Thomas whatever, "For he's my lord for better or worse". This shows that she is willing to uphold him and that she is an amiable and resilient character. Finally the speech illustrates that Maude |Clare is still at the centre of everything, even when it looks like Nell has prevailed. For example although Nell has the last word, these last words are "Maude Clare" so it shows even Nell can't help but mention her name. So Rossetti reiterates that she is the main focus by leaving her name in our thoughts at the end.
Descriptions of the characters are also useful in learning about them in the poem. For example the comparison between Maude Clare and Nell shows us how there is a difference in status between them. Maude Clare is described as a "queen" and Nell a "village maid". She is obviously not as beautiful or as composed. This again illustrates Maude Clare's power as it shouldn't be this way, it's Nell's wedding day so she should be the centre of attention. The mere fact the title is 'Maude Clare' also tells is she is the focus.
The description of Thomas and Nell tells us how they feel about each other, for example Rossetti compares them. Thomas was "pale with inward strife And Nell was pale with pride". So basically Thomas isn't happy with marriage, perhaps as he has feelings for Maude Clare, whereas Nell is happy and pleased.
Finally it is obvious that the women characters hold the power in the poem. As I mentioned before we only hear a man speak once in the poem and he falters and looks weak. So the men are not seen to be important or to have any significant power. So Rossetti has switched the stereotype round so that the power is in the women's hands (perhaps because on a wedding day women are normally in control). It is also Nell and Maude Clare that are in conflict/discussion over everything, Thomas doesn't have any imput.
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