The Color Purple ( Compare, Contrast, and Review)

     As a final reading project in my AP Literature class, we were given an assignment to compare and contrast the novel, "The Color Purple," and it's movie adaptation.  Although the main story lines, plots, and cast of characters were pretty much the same for both versions, there were a few small changes to different scenes in the movie that set the two versions apart.  Let's take a few moments to examine a few of  these minor differences.
     One initial difference in the two versions is the way the conflict between Celie's husband Mr. and her sister Nettie is portrayed.  In the movie, Mr. tries to sexual assault Nettie and when she rejects his advances, he throws her out his house.  In the novel, however, Mr. tries to sway Nettie with compliments and without getting physical.  When she rejects his advances in the novel, he simply tells her that she has to leave.  The physical advances were probably placed in the movie version to add more intense drama to the scene.  Next, in the movie, the sexual relationship between Celie and fellow female character Shug Avery was briefly insinuated.  In the novel, however, the extent of their sexual encounters were more drawn out and revealing.  These two examples, along with a few other changes, did not take away from the substance of the original novel but were needed to appeal to the movie-goer watching the adaptation on the silver screen.  Although both versions are critically acclaimed, I personally enjoyed the novel version the most.   
      I would recommend this novel because it makes for interesting reading.  It explores the untraditional relationships between the main character Celie, her family and relations that surround her.  Celie is initially a weak, timid character who in the end, finds confidence and strength. Morever, the novel relies on the subject of religion but also explores controversial content such as incest, homosexuality, and dysfunctional family units to give it depth and dimension.

Chapter 7

1. The device that appears in the vet’s advice to the narrator, after he tells him to “come out of the fog” is a Metaphor. 

2. When the vet tells the narrator to be his own father he is telling him to guide himself and that trusting in his own judgment is key. 

3. The allusion used to describe the narrator’s arrival in Harlem was to the story of Jonah from the biblical times. The narrators is being places into the belly of the whale an him entering Harlem is him coming out. 

Themes for Invisible Man

Two can play that game 

In Invisible Man the narrators knows that what they are doing is wrong. that they are fighting like savages towards each other know that this act of foolishness is not right. Also after reading “ I Too” and “Refugee in America reading I believe that they all know that they know the mistreatment is occurring and that they are not blind to it and one day they will be seen by killing them with kindness an doing everything that they are told and one day they will be ashamed 

Isolation 

In Invisible Man they isolated the narrator to make him be apart of all the African American people who has done wrong such as Trueblood when he impregnates his daughter. I can also attach this theme to the two poems because they are also being penalized for the wrong doings of others by being slaves and have no liberty. 

Judgment

In Invisible Man, I Too, and Refugee In America they are all being judged. They are place into a degraded race which limits the things they can do. They also know that one day they will be seen that this treatment will not last for long. 

Reflection Homework

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was a great and inspiring novel. I believe this book is considered as a classic because of the valuable connections that one is able to imply with the book. The book covers almost every real world situation anyone could possibly encounter. The book never lost its fast narrative pace which kept the story very intense and dramatic. The characters were very significant making it easy to connect and understand each characters personally and culture. The book also touched on very sensitive topics such as slavery. It showed the different views and opinions to get a better understanding of the feelings of people back in those times. 

         This novel created a different perspective of the relationships between African Americans and Caucasians. That every person did not feel that one race was better than the other. I wouldn’t mind reading this book again. It was full of themes an real word connections. I also believe that this book was very appropriate to read in Ap 12 grade. This book should also be read in other classes because of the knowledge that it offers 

Analysis from Emily Dickinson's Poetry

1.  "Forever is composed of nows"
- Emily Dickinson
Analysis: Now is defined as at the present time or moment. So if "Forever is composed of nows," that implies that each individual's present times or moments combined with those of all the other individuals that pass through this world as a whole create a never ending continuum.

2. "That it will never come again is what makes life so sweet."
- Emily Dickinson
Analysis: Life is a once in a lifetime event. Although life experiences are sometimes good or pleasurable, there are also moments of heartbreak and despair. Because life is only lived once, heartbreak and despair only has to be endured once.

3. "If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain."
- Emily Dickinson
Analysis: In life, we are frequently consumed with self worth and self preservation which in essence is a selfish existence. However, when we perform an act of kindness that will positively effect someone else's life, our lives then and only then have purpose.

4. "If I read a book and it makes my whole body so cold no fire can ever warm me, I know that is poetry."
- Emily Dickinson
Analysis: Effective poetry is felt in the soul. If a series of words and thoughts can consume the soul to where it is devoid of all other thoughts, images, and feelings, then the author has done his or her job in composing a brilliant piece of work.

5. "This is my letter to the world
      That never wrote to me
- Emily Dickinson
Analysis: The world is a large, busy place where people often go anonymous. The standouts are those who make their marks by doing something or creating something that will be remembered forever.

6. "Saying nothing sometimes says the most."
- Emily Dickinson
Analysis: Words are routinely used to express our thoughts and feelings. Often times when we are aware that these words may hurt others or go against the status quo, we remain silent. Therefore, silence allows us a non verbal expression of our true feelings and thoughts.

7. "I dwell in possibility..."
- Emily Dickinson
Analysis: To "dwell in possibility" means to live a life of choices. When presented with these choices, we are able to shape and steer our lives in the direction that we individually choose; whether good or bad or right or wrong.

8. "Nature is haunted house-- but Art-- is a house that tries to be haunted."
- Emily Dickinson
Analysis: Nature is full of mystery and adventures to be explored. Art tries to shadow itself in this same allure which, often times, leads to this same type of scrutinizing to unlock the mystery secretly hidden by the artist.

9. "Parting is all we know of Heaven,
and all we need of Hell."
- Emily Dickinson
Analysis: We all know that at some point in life, we will all die. Many automatically associate dying with leaving earth and going to Heaven. However, we know that a life lived in corruption can lead to another least desired place call Hell; a place that no one usually aspires to have as there final destination.

10. "I have bent and broken, but - I hope- into a better shape."
- Emily Dickinson
In our lifetimes we sometimes face not so pleasant events that have huge impact upon the very core of our being. How we handle these events is what shapes us into the individuals that we become; hopefully better and stronger.

11. "in this short life
 that only lasts ah hour
 how much- how little- is
 within our power."
- Emily Dickinson
Analysis: Life passes at a fast clip. What we decide to do with ourselves in this brief time is totally up to each individual.

12. "Whenever a thing is done for the first time, it releases a little demon.
    - Emily Dickinson
Analysis: Fear is the demon that accompanies every unknown. So, whenever something new is attempted for the first time, there also must be a releasing of this apprehension.

13. "To shut your eyes is to travel."
- Emily Dickinson
Analysis: When we shut our eyes we free our minds from the reality of the world. A freed mind lets us explore the imagination that can encompass whatever we choose it to reconnoiter.

14. "open me carefully"
- Emily Dickinson
Analysis: Human beings are complex structures; made up of many layers. Each layer must be pulled back gently as to maintain the integrity or stability of the individual.   

15. "Till I loved I never liked enough."
- Emily Dickinson
Analysis: Like is defined as to find agreeable, enjoyable or satisfactory. Throughout life we constantly look for reasons to dislike different things around us. However, once we experience love which is an intense feeling of deep affection, our hearts and minds become open to new possibilities. This allows us to finally appreciate the things around us.