There are many links between these two similar poems. In the first few lines of both poems, personification is used to effectively describe the unpleasant sound of the fog horn. Clarke uses words such as 'moaning' and 'sad' to do this, showing the moon as being unhappy and distressed, which sounds to 'Catrin' like the low sound of the fog horn. In The Fog Horn, Williams uses the simile 'like a cow in pain' to initially describe the sound, which is also very distressing and unpleasant.
Both poems also use the idea of it being a lonely sound, as Williams describes it 'sounding its lonely rhythms' as Clarke compares it to 'the sad solitary voice of the moon,' which also implies that the source of the sound is far away from Catrin. In The Fog Horn, also uses the idea of it being far away in the second stanza, using phrases such as 'notes travel not only the sea's swell' and 'through deserted streets' -which tell us that this sound is so loud and deep that it can travel this long a distance- and the stanza finishes with 'pulsing through my window, reaching' which implies that it is rather hard to ignore.
The poems often refer to the weather, Foghorns using the simile 'trading weather like rags and bones.' 'Rag and bone men' used to spend their days collecting scrap metal and calling out for them in long droning tones, setting a fairly depressing atmosphere. Whereas The Fog Horn uses the same idea of setting this atmosphere by using the phrase 'soup thick night,' which tells us that there is a thick fog about because it is an opaque mixture of ingredients, much like, if you were standing in the scene, you probably wouldn't be able to see through the mixture of weather being described. However, in the second stanza of the first poem, where the present and the past begin to merge -giving us the sense that this is a memory and present day- the fog begins to lift. This is insinuated by Clarke using 'silent heat, as haze/ became rain.'
When we come to the end of each poem, we realise that they both have a similar structure in the way that they begin by describing the distressful sound of the fog horns, describe the reactions to it and end rounding the poems off with repeating the idea of the unpleasant sound. Clarke uses personification and tells us that the moon 'hauls sea-rags through the streets,' showing that it is a strong and unusual sound that travels over a long distance. Williams instead uses the simile 'like hearing a dying animal,' which is an uncomfortable sound which again links back to the unpleasantness. This also makes the reader think that this noise foreshadows that the boats may bring unpleasant things with them.
Wednesday, 9 May 2012
Thursday, 3 May 2012
Rewriting a paragraph from my comparitive essay using TWIRLS.
Angelou then uses quotes such as 'Rain on me, rain,' 'cool my brow again' and 'let me rest tonight' in the next three stanzas with a pleading tone, as thought she is pleading with the elements. This is personification, implying that the woman has nowhere else to turn, and nobody to talk to, yet she still has hope. It uses a steady rythm, bringing us to the tough reality of the situation. During this, Angelou uses alot of repitition, for example 'Shine on me, sunshine,' insinuating that she is desperate and refuses to give up. In Overheard in County Sligo, Clarke uses personification to compare the woman to the 'square of yellow corn/ caught up by its corners and shaken' -whereas Woman Work starts off much more strightforward, listing the chores to show how much impact the work alone has on us- which also implies vunerability in her character, as corn is quite delicate and helpless. This quote also uses little punctation, in this case making it slower and making it have more impact on you.
TWIRLS- how to write about poems.
Title/Theme/Tone
Who/What/Where/When/Why- what it's about
Imagery----------------- metaphor, simile, personification etc.
Rhyme/Rhythm
Language---------------- alliteration
Structure--------------- stanzas
Who/What/Where/When/Why- what it's about
Imagery----------------- metaphor, simile, personification etc.
Rhyme/Rhythm
Language---------------- alliteration
Structure--------------- stanzas
Wednesday, 28 March 2012
About His Person by Simon Armitage
The title of this poem has double meanings, as 'About His Person' is a term used by police when a dead body is found (and this suggests that he is dead), yet it could also mean what he has on him.
In the first stanza, the poet uses precision when he gives us a detailed account of the amount of change found in his pocket or wallet etc. The quote 'its date of expiry' suggests that the body was found on the same date that was written on the library card.
In the second stanza, the postcard is described as 'stamped... but franked', meaning it has been sent to him but is unusually blank. This leaves the reader asking questions about who sent it and why they would send a blank postcard.
The pocket diary was found 'slashed with a pencil' in the third stanza over the course of almost a month, implying that the man of which the body belonged to had been planning to go away, or had just not been busy.
The fifth stanza states that he has 'A final demand in his own hand'. This could give the reader the thought of a bill or debt that has been unpayed. 'in his own hand' could suggest that he is either holding it or that it is written in his own handwriting.
The poet has only two lines to each stanza in the poem, I think this is so that small pieces of mysterious information are read at a time, each leaving the reader time to think about the unanswered questions.
In the first stanza, the poet uses precision when he gives us a detailed account of the amount of change found in his pocket or wallet etc. The quote 'its date of expiry' suggests that the body was found on the same date that was written on the library card.
In the second stanza, the postcard is described as 'stamped... but franked', meaning it has been sent to him but is unusually blank. This leaves the reader asking questions about who sent it and why they would send a blank postcard.
The pocket diary was found 'slashed with a pencil' in the third stanza over the course of almost a month, implying that the man of which the body belonged to had been planning to go away, or had just not been busy.
The fifth stanza states that he has 'A final demand in his own hand'. This could give the reader the thought of a bill or debt that has been unpayed. 'in his own hand' could suggest that he is either holding it or that it is written in his own handwriting.
The poet has only two lines to each stanza in the poem, I think this is so that small pieces of mysterious information are read at a time, each leaving the reader time to think about the unanswered questions.
Thursday, 22 March 2012
'Blessing' by Imtiaz Dharker
This poem describes a drought, most likely in a hot country such as Africa, and the people's reactions to a pipe bursting.
Dharker opens the poem with a simile; 'The skin cracks like a pod,' giving the reader an image of a sudden, dry action. The statement 'There never is enough water' indicates that there is a drought.
The word 'imagine' is used to show that the water is not actually there but the poet is almost tempting you. The quote 'echo in a tin mug' emphasises the emptiness and 'the voice of a kindly voice' implies that the people pray for the water as if it were a God. It could also imply that the water is a gift given only by a generous God.
The third stanza starts by emphasising the luck that the people are given when 'the municipal pipe bursts' using a metaphor; 'silver crashes to the ground'. Dharker then uses personification to show the commotion of the people wanting to taste the water and coming to it. In this stanza, there is yet another use of religious imagery when the word 'congregation' is used, as this can suggest a church-like ceremony that involves everyone. This can link back to the religious quote 'the voice of a kindly God' earlier in the poem.
The next five lines of the poem are said in a rush, as the poem speeds up due to the use of commas when listing. 'Butts in, with pots' describes the many people trying to collect and savour the water and Dharker uses 'frantic' as an adjective to emphasise the rush and panic to collect the water as quick as possible.
The last stanza contrasts with the previous, as the poet makes it clear that the adults are reacting in an excited but concerned manner, and the children are to be shown as only happy and excited. They are said to be 'screaming in the liquid sun;' this metaphor could refer to the reflections in the water or the uncontrollable spray of the water.
The quote 'polished to perfection' implies the dry skin of the people becoming moist and being treated, as 'the blessing (water) sings' which is used to describe the noise of the children enjoying it.
Dharker opens the poem with a simile; 'The skin cracks like a pod,' giving the reader an image of a sudden, dry action. The statement 'There never is enough water' indicates that there is a drought.
The word 'imagine' is used to show that the water is not actually there but the poet is almost tempting you. The quote 'echo in a tin mug' emphasises the emptiness and 'the voice of a kindly voice' implies that the people pray for the water as if it were a God. It could also imply that the water is a gift given only by a generous God.
The third stanza starts by emphasising the luck that the people are given when 'the municipal pipe bursts' using a metaphor; 'silver crashes to the ground'. Dharker then uses personification to show the commotion of the people wanting to taste the water and coming to it. In this stanza, there is yet another use of religious imagery when the word 'congregation' is used, as this can suggest a church-like ceremony that involves everyone. This can link back to the religious quote 'the voice of a kindly God' earlier in the poem.
The next five lines of the poem are said in a rush, as the poem speeds up due to the use of commas when listing. 'Butts in, with pots' describes the many people trying to collect and savour the water and Dharker uses 'frantic' as an adjective to emphasise the rush and panic to collect the water as quick as possible.
The last stanza contrasts with the previous, as the poet makes it clear that the adults are reacting in an excited but concerned manner, and the children are to be shown as only happy and excited. They are said to be 'screaming in the liquid sun;' this metaphor could refer to the reflections in the water or the uncontrollable spray of the water.
The quote 'polished to perfection' implies the dry skin of the people becoming moist and being treated, as 'the blessing (water) sings' which is used to describe the noise of the children enjoying it.
Friday, 16 March 2012
How does Shakespeare write about love in Sonnet 130?
In this sonnet, Shakespeare uses metaphors commonly used in love poems to get a message to the reader. He says 'If snow be white, why then her breasts are dun.' Referring to the time of which this poem was written, the rich would have powdered their skin to make them seem more beautiful, and this quote implies that Shakespeare's 'mistress' is an everyday person and doesn't live this rich lifestyle.
This needs to be finished.
This needs to be finished.
Wednesday, 7 March 2012
How is the relationship between the narrator and the lord presented in the poem ‘Cousin Kate’?
The story that is being told during the poem is told in the first person, affecting the reader by letting them see all from the narrator’s point of view which automatically influences them to feel empathy for her. It’s interesting for me to think of whether the reader would empathise for Kate, rather than the narrator, if she was the one whose emotions were focused on in the poem.
Throughout the poem, the narrator reveals the attitudes to love, marriage and unmarried mothers in the time in which the poem was written (over 100 years ago). She uses the similes ‘He wore me like a silken knot’ and ‘He changed me like a glove’ to describe how quickly the lord moved on after seducing and leaving her. This implies that, in this time, men could cast away a woman as they pleased. She also shows that people married for money, rather than love, by using quotes such as ‘bought me with his land’ and ‘palace home’- this wording also contrasts with the description of the narrator’s ‘cottage’ at the beginning of the poem, showing the reader the clear difference between the lives and wealth of the narrator and the lord. The narrator then shows the attitude towards unmarried mothers in this time period using quotes such as ‘outcast’ and ‘my fair-haired son, my shame’ (describing the child that was bounded on her by the lord). This tells the reader that mothers were frowned upon if they had no husband.
At the beginning of the poem, it is said that the narrator was ‘a cottage maiden’, using words such as ‘contented’ and ‘Not mindful I was fair’ to emphasise her innocence before the lord seduced her and to show that she wasn’t aware of her beauty. In my opinion, this emphasis is used to display how much the lord changed both the narrator’s life and her attitude to life by seducing and rejecting her in a short space of time.
The powerful language throughout the poem describes how the narrator was treated and the way in which she reacted to it, for example, ‘unclean’ is used to emphasise that she was a virgin until after she met the lord and that she is now frowned upon because she gave him her virginity. ‘Outcast’ tells us that she is no longer accepted as part of the community and that she is looked down on by others. The narrator then uses ‘howl’ to describe the emotional and exaggerated crying that she had little control of and implies that she thinks extremely little of the lord when she later uses the quote ‘I would have spit into his face’. Both this aggressive language and and the monosyllabic tone add to the angry tone that is used in the poem and helps the reader to really understand the narrator’s emotions and the effect these events have had on her.
Also adding to the confused and angry state of mind that we pick up from the narrator are oxymorons, which are used many times throughout the poem. For example she describes their love as a ‘shameless, shameful life’ which tells us that, although this was a happy and harmless relationship, it was not real love and she also became pregnant from it. At the end of the poem, the narrator’s son is described as ‘my shame, my pride’ declaring that, although he is her shame in other’s eyes as she is unmarried, she loves her child and is proud of him.
Finally, the last stanza introduces a different kind of love as the narrator begins talking about her son. The change of mood here makes her seem to have picked up quite a smug tone and she then describes her son as ‘fair-haired’, implying that he is pure. Also, referring back the the beginning of the poem, the narrator describes her own hair as fair, and so I believe that she is possibly saying this to show that he is more similar to her rather than his father.
Throughout the poem, the narrator reveals the attitudes to love, marriage and unmarried mothers in the time in which the poem was written (over 100 years ago). She uses the similes ‘He wore me like a silken knot’ and ‘He changed me like a glove’ to describe how quickly the lord moved on after seducing and leaving her. This implies that, in this time, men could cast away a woman as they pleased. She also shows that people married for money, rather than love, by using quotes such as ‘bought me with his land’ and ‘palace home’- this wording also contrasts with the description of the narrator’s ‘cottage’ at the beginning of the poem, showing the reader the clear difference between the lives and wealth of the narrator and the lord. The narrator then shows the attitude towards unmarried mothers in this time period using quotes such as ‘outcast’ and ‘my fair-haired son, my shame’ (describing the child that was bounded on her by the lord). This tells the reader that mothers were frowned upon if they had no husband.
At the beginning of the poem, it is said that the narrator was ‘a cottage maiden’, using words such as ‘contented’ and ‘Not mindful I was fair’ to emphasise her innocence before the lord seduced her and to show that she wasn’t aware of her beauty. In my opinion, this emphasis is used to display how much the lord changed both the narrator’s life and her attitude to life by seducing and rejecting her in a short space of time.
The powerful language throughout the poem describes how the narrator was treated and the way in which she reacted to it, for example, ‘unclean’ is used to emphasise that she was a virgin until after she met the lord and that she is now frowned upon because she gave him her virginity. ‘Outcast’ tells us that she is no longer accepted as part of the community and that she is looked down on by others. The narrator then uses ‘howl’ to describe the emotional and exaggerated crying that she had little control of and implies that she thinks extremely little of the lord when she later uses the quote ‘I would have spit into his face’. Both this aggressive language and and the monosyllabic tone add to the angry tone that is used in the poem and helps the reader to really understand the narrator’s emotions and the effect these events have had on her.
Also adding to the confused and angry state of mind that we pick up from the narrator are oxymorons, which are used many times throughout the poem. For example she describes their love as a ‘shameless, shameful life’ which tells us that, although this was a happy and harmless relationship, it was not real love and she also became pregnant from it. At the end of the poem, the narrator’s son is described as ‘my shame, my pride’ declaring that, although he is her shame in other’s eyes as she is unmarried, she loves her child and is proud of him.
Finally, the last stanza introduces a different kind of love as the narrator begins talking about her son. The change of mood here makes her seem to have picked up quite a smug tone and she then describes her son as ‘fair-haired’, implying that he is pure. Also, referring back the the beginning of the poem, the narrator describes her own hair as fair, and so I believe that she is possibly saying this to show that he is more similar to her rather than his father.
Friday, 10 February 2012
'Roller-Skaters'
The poem uses both metaphors and allitaration in the first two lines. The metaphor 'flying by' gives the reader an idea of speed as birds are often seen flying at a high speed. 'Winged-wheels' also uses alliteration to give it a clearer rhythm and to assist the flow.
The poem is describing two teengers whom Grace Nichols descibes as 'two teenage earthbirds' skating down the street with a fearless and excited attitude. The term used for the teenagers suggests that their swift movement is free like a bird, however they are bound to the earth by their skates. The third stanza links back to the previous quote, using the word 'unfeathered' to describe how they rise.
'Defying law, death and gravity' implies danger as it means that the teenagers are delibaretly challenging the laws of physics and subtly suggests that this is more of a dangerous situation than they realise.
Nichols again uses alliteration to create rhythm with 'in the smooth swoop' and this term also tells the reader that this is perhaps a slower and more graceful movement.
This is not finished yet :) js.
The poem is describing two teengers whom Grace Nichols descibes as 'two teenage earthbirds' skating down the street with a fearless and excited attitude. The term used for the teenagers suggests that their swift movement is free like a bird, however they are bound to the earth by their skates. The third stanza links back to the previous quote, using the word 'unfeathered' to describe how they rise.
'Defying law, death and gravity' implies danger as it means that the teenagers are delibaretly challenging the laws of physics and subtly suggests that this is more of a dangerous situation than they realise.
Nichols again uses alliteration to create rhythm with 'in the smooth swoop' and this term also tells the reader that this is perhaps a slower and more graceful movement.
This is not finished yet :) js.
Wednesday, 11 January 2012
Act 5: Scene 2: Lines 136-179: Katherina's speech
How should women behave?
-'thy lord, thy king, thy governor' treat their husbands like royalty.
-be honest.
-obey their husband.
-show their love.
-'thy lord, thy king, thy governor' treat their husbands like royalty.
-be honest.
-obey their husband.
-show their love.
Wednesday, 14 December 2011
Quotes to show Petruchio's actions & Katherina's reactions during the conflict in Act 4 Scene 3:
Katherina;'get thee gone, thou false deluding slave beats him'
Petruchio; 'Here, take away this dish' 'repaid with thanks, And so shall mine before you touch the meat'
Katherina; 'I pray you, let it stand' 'I thank you sir'
Petruchio; 'Away with it'
Katherina; 'I am no child, no babe' 'I'll have no bigger. This doth fit the time'
Katherina; 'Belike you mean to make a puppet of me'
Petruchio; 'Here, take away this dish' 'repaid with thanks, And so shall mine before you touch the meat'
Katherina; 'I pray you, let it stand' 'I thank you sir'
Petruchio; 'Away with it'
Katherina; 'I am no child, no babe' 'I'll have no bigger. This doth fit the time'
Katherina; 'Belike you mean to make a puppet of me'
Thursday, 8 December 2011
Act 3: Scene 2: Line 180-end:
How does Petruchio show that he's insistent?
Petruchio calls for his horse quickly before his mind could possibly be changed, 'Grumio, my horse!' This is also a quick and stern request, implying that he is serious and he has no intentions to listen to anyone else's request.
Petruchio then convinces everyone that he wants to take Katherina away in order to protect her. He says 'Fear not, sweet wench, they shall not touch thee, Kate'.
What is Petruchio's attitude?
Petruchio is implying that Katherina is one of his possessions, now that she is married to him, as much as his 'horse, my ox, my ass, my anything' is. Petruchio thinks that, if she stays here with these people, it would be like they were stealing her from him. This is his reason for taking her with him.
Petruchio calls for his horse quickly before his mind could possibly be changed, 'Grumio, my horse!' This is also a quick and stern request, implying that he is serious and he has no intentions to listen to anyone else's request.
Petruchio then convinces everyone that he wants to take Katherina away in order to protect her. He says 'Fear not, sweet wench, they shall not touch thee, Kate'.
What is Petruchio's attitude?
Petruchio is implying that Katherina is one of his possessions, now that she is married to him, as much as his 'horse, my ox, my ass, my anything' is. Petruchio thinks that, if she stays here with these people, it would be like they were stealing her from him. This is his reason for taking her with him.
Friday, 2 December 2011
The wedding: Act 3: Scene 2:
In lines 7-25, I find that Katherina shows a different side to her character. Up until now we've seen her as a rude, spoilt woman & this passage makes the audience empathise her. Katherina is being forced 'to give my hand, opposed against my heart'. Then she has been left at the alter which she also upsets her. 'Now the world must point at poor Katherina'; Katherina is feeling sorry for herself, worrying about what a fool others might make of her.
In lines 41-56, it is descibed (by Biondello) how Petruchio will arrive. He arrives on a horse, which suggests that he has only just arrived for the wedding & is almost late. Petruchio is wearing unusual clothing, especially for a wedding, such as; 'an old jerkin', 'a pair of boots that have been candle-cases', an old mothy saddle' on his horse, etc.
In lines 75-113, Petruchio's attitude to the marriage is quite disrespectful. This is shown through the use of clothing & his impatience. Petruchio refuses to change into more appropriate clothing & insits on getting the wedding over with.
In lines 141-173, the focus of the conversation is the happenings of the wedding reported by Gremio. According to him, Petruchio swore at the alter & struck the priest. He also interrupted the viccar's words & kissed Katherina in a very forceful manner.
In lines 41-56, it is descibed (by Biondello) how Petruchio will arrive. He arrives on a horse, which suggests that he has only just arrived for the wedding & is almost late. Petruchio is wearing unusual clothing, especially for a wedding, such as; 'an old jerkin', 'a pair of boots that have been candle-cases', an old mothy saddle' on his horse, etc.
In lines 75-113, Petruchio's attitude to the marriage is quite disrespectful. This is shown through the use of clothing & his impatience. Petruchio refuses to change into more appropriate clothing & insits on getting the wedding over with.
In lines 141-173, the focus of the conversation is the happenings of the wedding reported by Gremio. According to him, Petruchio swore at the alter & struck the priest. He also interrupted the viccar's words & kissed Katherina in a very forceful manner.
Thursday, 24 November 2011
What's funny?
Act 2 has a number of episodes that are often funny in the theatre, for example;
-the use of puns in Katherina & Petruchio's argument of which I have explained in previous comments. This has the effect of adding two meanings to each insult for the audience to think about.
-the way that Shakespeare makes Petruchio so focused on wooing Katherina & never giving up even though this is the first time he's met her.
-the unexpected comment "I swear I'll cuff you if you strike again", as Petruchio's mood changes so suddenly it could either be quite terrifying or very humorous- depending on the seriousness of it.
-the use of puns in Katherina & Petruchio's argument of which I have explained in previous comments. This has the effect of adding two meanings to each insult for the audience to think about.
-the way that Shakespeare makes Petruchio so focused on wooing Katherina & never giving up even though this is the first time he's met her.
-the unexpected comment "I swear I'll cuff you if you strike again", as Petruchio's mood changes so suddenly it could either be quite terrifying or very humorous- depending on the seriousness of it.
Friday, 18 November 2011
The Argument p.72:
1) Petruchio flatters Katherina.
2) Insults & comebacks.
3) Katherina strikes Pretuchio.
4) Petruchio loses his patience.
5) Petruchio goes back to flattering Katherina.
6) Petruchio explains that he will marry Katherina, whatever happens.
7) Petruchio talks to Baptista as Katherina tries to interrupt.
8) Katherina gets upset with Baptista.
My sympathy is with Katherina throughout this conflict, for her father has set her up to marry this man who she doesn't know and seems to only want her for money and sex.
2) Insults & comebacks.
3) Katherina strikes Pretuchio.
4) Petruchio loses his patience.
5) Petruchio goes back to flattering Katherina.
6) Petruchio explains that he will marry Katherina, whatever happens.
7) Petruchio talks to Baptista as Katherina tries to interrupt.
8) Katherina gets upset with Baptista.
My sympathy is with Katherina throughout this conflict, for her father has set her up to marry this man who she doesn't know and seems to only want her for money and sex.
Wednesday, 16 November 2011
Puns in Act 2 Scene 1:
Katherina says that Petruchio is 'a moveable', meaning that he's unpredictable. Then she turns it around to refer to a piece of furniture.
Katherina says 'Asses are made to bear, and so are you' implying that Petruchio is only put to good use when he is doing simple chores, for example carrying possessions. Petruchio then comes back with 'Women are made to bear, and so are you' meaning that women (including Kate) are only useful for reproduction.
Katherina says 'Asses are made to bear, and so are you' implying that Petruchio is only put to good use when he is doing simple chores, for example carrying possessions. Petruchio then comes back with 'Women are made to bear, and so are you' meaning that women (including Kate) are only useful for reproduction.
Act 2 Scene 1: Line 177- end of scene.
Katherina's behaviour:
'Asses are made to bear, and so are you' -Kate is comparing Petruchio to an animal when she has just met him.
'If I be waspish, best beware my sting' -Kate is threatening him, using his last quote.
'And so farewell She turns to go' -Kate quickly dismisses him, whenever she pleases.
'She strikes him' -Kate quickly loses her patience and turns to violence.
'If you strike me, you are no gentleman' -Kate is using Petruchio's gender as an excuse for a one-way battle.
'You crow too like a craven' -Kate is again comparing Petruchio to an animal.
'Am I not wise? Yes, keep you warm' -Kate is implying that Petruchio is not very wise, and is using a hint of sarcasm.
'Call you me 'daughter'?' -Kate is complaining to her father for agreeing to this man meeting her.
Petruchio's behaviour:
'And sometimes Kate the curst. But Kate, the prettiest Kate in Christendom' -Petruchio is implying that, although rumours may be spreading about her, he thinks she's beautiful and he doesn't listen to them.
'Why, what's a moveable?' -Petruchio is patiently faking curiosity about what Katherina is saying, even though he most probably knows that it's intended as an insult towards him.
'I swear I'll cuff you if you strike again' -Petruchio is finally showing his quick witt, and that he means business.
'He holds her' -Petruchio is not taking any violence from this woman.
'I find you passing gentle' -Petruchio quickly goes back to compliments and wooing.
'It is extempore, from my mother-wit' -Petruchio seems to be quite full of himself when it comes to intelligence.
'Asses are made to bear, and so are you' -Kate is comparing Petruchio to an animal when she has just met him.
'If I be waspish, best beware my sting' -Kate is threatening him, using his last quote.
'And so farewell She turns to go' -Kate quickly dismisses him, whenever she pleases.
'She strikes him' -Kate quickly loses her patience and turns to violence.
'If you strike me, you are no gentleman' -Kate is using Petruchio's gender as an excuse for a one-way battle.
'You crow too like a craven' -Kate is again comparing Petruchio to an animal.
'Am I not wise? Yes, keep you warm' -Kate is implying that Petruchio is not very wise, and is using a hint of sarcasm.
'Call you me 'daughter'?' -Kate is complaining to her father for agreeing to this man meeting her.
Petruchio's behaviour:
'And sometimes Kate the curst. But Kate, the prettiest Kate in Christendom' -Petruchio is implying that, although rumours may be spreading about her, he thinks she's beautiful and he doesn't listen to them.
'Why, what's a moveable?' -Petruchio is patiently faking curiosity about what Katherina is saying, even though he most probably knows that it's intended as an insult towards him.
'I swear I'll cuff you if you strike again' -Petruchio is finally showing his quick witt, and that he means business.
'He holds her' -Petruchio is not taking any violence from this woman.
'I find you passing gentle' -Petruchio quickly goes back to compliments and wooing.
'It is extempore, from my mother-wit' -Petruchio seems to be quite full of himself when it comes to intelligence.
Thursday, 10 November 2011
'The Taming of the Shrew': Katherina
In the first 23 lines of Act 2 Scene 1, Katherina shows her brutality. Bianca says "Unbind my hands" implying that Katherina has tied her hands up. Katherina says "Minion, thou liest" accusing her sister of being a lying spoilt brat. The text says that 'Katherina srikes her', her violence being shown.
On page 59, Pretuchio talks to Baptista about Katherina. He says "hearing of her beauty and her wit, her affibility and bashful modesty, her wonderous qualities and mild behaviour" claiming that she is beautiful, witty, pleasant, shy and well behaved. He also says "in those sciences, whereof I know she is not ignorant" implying that Katherina is an achademic girl.
Petruchio offers Baptista all his father's 'lands and goods'. Baptista's condition is that Pretuchio loves Katherina and she him, as that is what matters in tne end.
Petruchio says that, when he meets Katherina, he is planning to 'woo her with some spirit', tell her that all she does is beautiful and magnificent when it's not and "If she deny to wed, i'll crave the day When I shall ask the banns, and when be married" meaning that he would imply that she said yes if she denies him of being his bride.
On page 59, Pretuchio talks to Baptista about Katherina. He says "hearing of her beauty and her wit, her affibility and bashful modesty, her wonderous qualities and mild behaviour" claiming that she is beautiful, witty, pleasant, shy and well behaved. He also says "in those sciences, whereof I know she is not ignorant" implying that Katherina is an achademic girl.
Petruchio offers Baptista all his father's 'lands and goods'. Baptista's condition is that Pretuchio loves Katherina and she him, as that is what matters in tne end.
Petruchio says that, when he meets Katherina, he is planning to 'woo her with some spirit', tell her that all she does is beautiful and magnificent when it's not and "If she deny to wed, i'll crave the day When I shall ask the banns, and when be married" meaning that he would imply that she said yes if she denies him of being his bride.
Thursday, 20 October 2011
Room 101 Speech
Shakespeare in books:
-Plays were intended to be performed, not read out of a book at a desk.
-Students struggle to understand.
-Students may lose respect for Shakespeare’s work and/or William Shakespeare himself.
-Students lose interest and therefore fail to try as hard as they should have.
Child abuse:
-Scars children physically and/or mentally for the rest of their lives.
-Children are at an age where they are too young to understand, defend themselves or even know any better.
-It is often found that people who were abused as a child become future abusers towards others.
-Statistics show that, in March 2011, approximately 46,700 children were known to be at risk of abuse. They also show that one in four young adults were severely maltreated during childhood.
-Students lose interest and therefore fail to try as hard as they should have.
Child abuse:
-Scars children physically and/or mentally for the rest of their lives.
-Children are at an age where they are too young to understand, defend themselves or even know any better.
-It is often found that people who were abused as a child become future abusers towards others.
-Statistics show that, in March 2011, approximately 46,700 children were known to be at risk of abuse. They also show that one in four young adults were severely maltreated during childhood.
Louis Walsh as a judge:
-Puts through contestants that are humorous and not talented, not giving a chance to the people that deserve it.
-It has been noticed that, if another judge criticizes one of Louis' acts, he criticizes that judge's acts for the rest of the night.
-It was also noticed that Louis can be biased in the sense that he prefers singers from his home country, Ireland.
Cuts on disability benefits:
-Someone may seem to be getting on fine, however you don't know what's going on with them behind the act.
-Everyone is equal and needs to be treated equally (this is mentioned by the Bible, the Human's Right Act etc).
-It is not special treatment if the disabled are given money, as 'equal' means everyone gets the amount of help that they need and deserve.
-This means disabled people will have to get jobs in order to care for their family and, for some, there aren't many jobs they are capable of.
-It has been noticed that, if another judge criticizes one of Louis' acts, he criticizes that judge's acts for the rest of the night.
-It was also noticed that Louis can be biased in the sense that he prefers singers from his home country, Ireland.
Cuts on disability benefits:
-Someone may seem to be getting on fine, however you don't know what's going on with them behind the act.
-Everyone is equal and needs to be treated equally (this is mentioned by the Bible, the Human's Right Act etc).
-It is not special treatment if the disabled are given money, as 'equal' means everyone gets the amount of help that they need and deserve.
-This means disabled people will have to get jobs in order to care for their family and, for some, there aren't many jobs they are capable of.
Friday, 30 September 2011
The Taming of the Shrew: Act 1 Scene 1
In Act 1 Scene 1 of 'The Taming of the Shrew', we are introduced to two characters, Lucentio and his servant, Tranio. They have travelled here for Lucentio to continue his education. Lucentio is very attracted to Bianca, the daughter of Baptista. However, Baptista declares that Bianca will not marry before his older daughter, Katherina. Lucentio comes up with a solution to woo Bianca and swaps clothes with Tranio in order to become Bianca's schoolteacher. Tranio does his best to adopt the role of Lucentio and warns Biondello, another servant, not to call him by his real name in public as Lucentio creates a story to convince her.
Wednesday, 28 September 2011
The Taming of the Shrew: Introduction 1
In lines 101-124 of ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ by William Shakespeare, the play gives descriptions of how women are obliged to behave.
It mentions “dressed in all suits like a lady”. This suggests that all women really care about are clothes and appearance.
It also quotes “rain a shower of commanded tears” which implies that women will cry at anything, and so he needs to be able to cry at any moment in order to make the part believable.
The text suggests that women are always meant to do as their husbands command. For example, “noble ladies” and “humble wife”.
It also explains that a woman should be tempting and loving with quotes such as “make known her love” and “with kind embraces, tempting kisses”.
It mentions “dressed in all suits like a lady”. This suggests that all women really care about are clothes and appearance.
It also quotes “rain a shower of commanded tears” which implies that women will cry at anything, and so he needs to be able to cry at any moment in order to make the part believable.
The text suggests that women are always meant to do as their husbands command. For example, “noble ladies” and “humble wife”.
It also explains that a woman should be tempting and loving with quotes such as “make known her love” and “with kind embraces, tempting kisses”.
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