"Could it be true? She clutched the child so fiercely to her breast, that it sent forth a cry; she turned her eyes downward at the scarlet letter, and even touched it with her finger, to assure herself that the infant and the shame were real. Yes!- these were her realities,- all else had vanished!" (Hawthorne 41)
At this point in the story of The Scarlet Letter Hester Prynne is on the scaffold in the marketplace where she is given public humiliation and embarrassment for her crime of adultery. She is still in shock about her sin and the punishment she is given as a cause. Her life is changing incredibly fast and it is quite hard for her to grasp the reality of it all. She looks down to her chest to assure herself with physical proof that the scarlet letter and the child, as a product of her crime, were real, although she does not want to accept the truth. She realizes how nothing will ever be the same. However, as a women with pride she keeps her head up high and holds her baby close to her heart. This quote is important because these two factors are the reason her life changes forever and constantly remind her of the past. The baby and scarlet letter are what define her life in this story and the struggles she has to face as she becomes isolated from the community, is looked down upon by everyone, and begins raising her child as a single mother. She has to live with the guilt of her sin everyday, but her actions, whether good or bad, are what make her become the person she is throughout the story.
Sunday, November 24, 2013
"United Way walk draws thousands to aid LA County's homeless"
Source: Los Angleles Times
By: Alicia Banks
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-united-way-homewalk-homelessness-20131123,0,3844806.story#axzz2ldZxyCb3
Los Angeles County has one of the largest number of homeless people accounting to 60,000 people, according to the United Way. However, on Sunday morning more than 13,000 people came together to complete the annual five-kilometer walk to raise money and awareness for the cause. They joined Los Angeles Lakers all-star guard, Kobe Bryant, during the 7th annual United Way HomeWalk in Exposition Park. Bryant assured everybody that the walk was mainly for the purpose of helping others and inspiring one another to do good. Christine Marge, the director of housing & financial stability at United Way of Greater Los Angeles, said that organizers hoped to raise 1 million dollars from the day’s event. “All those funds will go right back out into the community to house over 1,000 people who are sleeping on our streets who will soon be moved into permanent housing,” she said.
Helping one another in this world is one of the greatest things people can do. To bring joy upon somebody else through one's simple actions for their common good is an unexplainable feeling. Every participant during the walk changed somebody's life that day and gave them an opportunity to a better living. To this cause and people they would be forever thankful for.
By: Alicia Banks
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-united-way-homewalk-homelessness-20131123,0,3844806.story#axzz2ldZxyCb3
Los Angeles County has one of the largest number of homeless people accounting to 60,000 people, according to the United Way. However, on Sunday morning more than 13,000 people came together to complete the annual five-kilometer walk to raise money and awareness for the cause. They joined Los Angeles Lakers all-star guard, Kobe Bryant, during the 7th annual United Way HomeWalk in Exposition Park. Bryant assured everybody that the walk was mainly for the purpose of helping others and inspiring one another to do good. Christine Marge, the director of housing & financial stability at United Way of Greater Los Angeles, said that organizers hoped to raise 1 million dollars from the day’s event. “All those funds will go right back out into the community to house over 1,000 people who are sleeping on our streets who will soon be moved into permanent housing,” she said.
Helping one another in this world is one of the greatest things people can do. To bring joy upon somebody else through one's simple actions for their common good is an unexplainable feeling. Every participant during the walk changed somebody's life that day and gave them an opportunity to a better living. To this cause and people they would be forever thankful for.
Sunday, November 17, 2013
Clothing of the 1600's in Boston Massachusetts
http://www.reconstructinghistory.com/articles/17th-century-articles/common-womens-clothing-in-the-early-to-mid-17th-century.html
http://www.ehow.com/list_7171901_type-did-colonial-people-wear_.html
In the 1600's there were many factors that set men apart from the women, such as different occupations or form of entertainment. One significant part was the clothing which defined the women and men of society at the time. Typically the women's clothing were very plain and conservative due to the strong belief of religion. The women would usually wear shifts or jackets as everyday clothing. At the time of work they would wear aprons around their waist. It was also very common among the lower class women to wear caps as an everyday accessory. They would be placed on the head and wrapped around the chin. Clothing worn by upper class women would tend to be bodices, also know as corsets, with wide skirts that were supported by hip bolsters. The under-bodice was a laced band around the ribs, reaching to just under the bust, and supported by shoulder straps. A tightly tucked shirt kept the breasts secure in this outfit, otherwise exposed. As for footwear the women wore stockings and mules. Mules are backless shoes with leather vamp set into a wooden sole. With the mules they would wear colored stockings which actually happened to be a trend at the time.
The men wore padded doublets and short padded breeches. They also wore jackets made of linen fastened with ribbons with lace and linen collars which were considered fashionable. For footwear they wore latchet shoes with long stockings.
http://www.ehow.com/list_7171901_type-did-colonial-people-wear_.html
In the 1600's there were many factors that set men apart from the women, such as different occupations or form of entertainment. One significant part was the clothing which defined the women and men of society at the time. Typically the women's clothing were very plain and conservative due to the strong belief of religion. The women would usually wear shifts or jackets as everyday clothing. At the time of work they would wear aprons around their waist. It was also very common among the lower class women to wear caps as an everyday accessory. They would be placed on the head and wrapped around the chin. Clothing worn by upper class women would tend to be bodices, also know as corsets, with wide skirts that were supported by hip bolsters. The under-bodice was a laced band around the ribs, reaching to just under the bust, and supported by shoulder straps. A tightly tucked shirt kept the breasts secure in this outfit, otherwise exposed. As for footwear the women wore stockings and mules. Mules are backless shoes with leather vamp set into a wooden sole. With the mules they would wear colored stockings which actually happened to be a trend at the time.
The men wore padded doublets and short padded breeches. They also wore jackets made of linen fastened with ribbons with lace and linen collars which were considered fashionable. For footwear they wore latchet shoes with long stockings.
"Tornadoes tear across Midwest, killing at least 5 in Illinois"
Source: Los Angeles Times
By: Matt Pearce
http://www.latimes.com/nation/nationnow/la-na-nn-illinois-tornado-victims-20131117,0,6329450.story#axzz2kydWbHYB
This Sunday a fatal tornado broke out and affected many residents lives across the Midwest. Five people died and many more were severely injured from the incident. From smashing homes to tossing cars this terrible disaster wiped out many of the towns in Missouri, Indiana and Kentucky. A preliminary report from the National Weather Service said at least 50 mobile homes in two trailer parks could have taken a "direct hit." Homes became flattened from the storm and trapped people inside. Some conditions became even worse when injured victims could not have been found. Due to the severe damage of the crumbled towns addresses nor streets were able to be determined to save these people. Most of them accepted their inevitable fate as the storm approached. They were aware of the fact that their lives would no longer be the same; if they were lucky enough to be alive, that is. Many people shared intimate stories of their experience with the storm and how they truly believed their life would be over in a few short seconds. After surviving the tragic incident they realized how truly blessed and lucky they were to be alive.
These type of stories really open people's eyes to the dangers out there that are in nobodies control. Nobody can prevent a natural disaster, such as this one, from occurring, but they can always be thankful for the life they are given and appreciate the circumstances they live in.
By: Matt Pearce
http://www.latimes.com/nation/nationnow/la-na-nn-illinois-tornado-victims-20131117,0,6329450.story#axzz2kydWbHYB
This Sunday a fatal tornado broke out and affected many residents lives across the Midwest. Five people died and many more were severely injured from the incident. From smashing homes to tossing cars this terrible disaster wiped out many of the towns in Missouri, Indiana and Kentucky. A preliminary report from the National Weather Service said at least 50 mobile homes in two trailer parks could have taken a "direct hit." Homes became flattened from the storm and trapped people inside. Some conditions became even worse when injured victims could not have been found. Due to the severe damage of the crumbled towns addresses nor streets were able to be determined to save these people. Most of them accepted their inevitable fate as the storm approached. They were aware of the fact that their lives would no longer be the same; if they were lucky enough to be alive, that is. Many people shared intimate stories of their experience with the storm and how they truly believed their life would be over in a few short seconds. After surviving the tragic incident they realized how truly blessed and lucky they were to be alive.
These type of stories really open people's eyes to the dangers out there that are in nobodies control. Nobody can prevent a natural disaster, such as this one, from occurring, but they can always be thankful for the life they are given and appreciate the circumstances they live in.
Sunday, November 3, 2013
"Education" by Ralph Waldo Emerson SOAPST
The speaker of Education, Ralph Waldo Emerson, was one of America's most influential thinkers and writers. He graduated from Harvard Divinity School and formed the Transcendental Club with many other intellectuals similar to himself. The audience of the essay is everyone, specifically for whom the educational system may concern. The occasion of this essay is in the 1820's to 1830's, where learners had to undergo harsh conditions to receive an education. At the time 100 people or so would be cramped in a small single classroom taught by martinets who did not allow any creativity or self expression. The subject of this essay is to reform the educational system and how it works. He mentioned how learning through experience and allowing and guiding children to find themselves in this world was essential in the process of improving the education system. The purpose of this speech is to teach and inform people about effective ways of teaching education to students so they would enjoy learning. Incorporating real world matters into class discussions and letting students be imaginative and spontaneous with their minds was one way of achieving this. Emerson's tone throughout the essay is confident, friendly, informative, and educated. As an influential thinker his words had great meaning and impact on the people reading his works. Through his use of simple diction he accomplished an easy read and interesting perspective which soaked into the readers' minds.
LAX Shooting
"LAX shooting: Dramatic details emerge of rampage targeting TSA agents"
Source: Los Angeles Times
By:
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-lax-shooting-dramatic-details-of-rampage-targeting-tsa-emerge-20131102,0,1554220.story#axzz2jdi3VSPH
On Friday, November 1 a horrific and deadly shooting occurred at Los Angeles International Airport. A man by the name of Paul Anthony Ciancia opened fire in Terminal three, killing Transportation Security Administration agent, Gerardo Hernandez, and injuring several others. David Bowdich, special agent in charge of the Counter terrorism Division at the FBI's Los Angeles office, actually revealed the murderer's true intentions in the scheme. With the proof of a handwritten note that said that he did not want to hurt anybody that was "innocent" - only TSA agents, showed his aim to specifically wipe out all TSA agents. Ciancia wanted to “instill fear into their traitorous minds.” The murderer's strange desire to be rid of all TSA agents is not yet discovered, however it is confirmed that Ciancia is charged with murder by federal prosecutors. He is currently in the hospital due to critical conditions resulting from a shot in the leg and head by LAX police. This incident caused chaos throughout the airport and affected more than 1,500 flights and 167,000 passengers. Many flights were delayed or cancelled on Friday, but all is "back to normal" now. It was made clear by the LAX spokesman, Marshall Lowe that all regular operations had resumed Sunday morning.
These type of stories are important to hear about because they open people's eyes into the world of danger that surrounds one's daily life and is likely to bring potential harm upon them. Not only did this incident hurt numerous people, but it also caused all the different schedules of different flights to be disorganized and completely out of order.
Source: Los Angeles Times
By:
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-lax-shooting-dramatic-details-of-rampage-targeting-tsa-emerge-20131102,0,1554220.story#axzz2jdi3VSPH
On Friday, November 1 a horrific and deadly shooting occurred at Los Angeles International Airport. A man by the name of Paul Anthony Ciancia opened fire in Terminal three, killing Transportation Security Administration agent, Gerardo Hernandez, and injuring several others. David Bowdich, special agent in charge of the Counter terrorism Division at the FBI's Los Angeles office, actually revealed the murderer's true intentions in the scheme. With the proof of a handwritten note that said that he did not want to hurt anybody that was "innocent" - only TSA agents, showed his aim to specifically wipe out all TSA agents. Ciancia wanted to “instill fear into their traitorous minds.” The murderer's strange desire to be rid of all TSA agents is not yet discovered, however it is confirmed that Ciancia is charged with murder by federal prosecutors. He is currently in the hospital due to critical conditions resulting from a shot in the leg and head by LAX police. This incident caused chaos throughout the airport and affected more than 1,500 flights and 167,000 passengers. Many flights were delayed or cancelled on Friday, but all is "back to normal" now. It was made clear by the LAX spokesman, Marshall Lowe that all regular operations had resumed Sunday morning.
These type of stories are important to hear about because they open people's eyes into the world of danger that surrounds one's daily life and is likely to bring potential harm upon them. Not only did this incident hurt numerous people, but it also caused all the different schedules of different flights to be disorganized and completely out of order.
"To what extent do our schools serve the goals of a true education?"
From the beginning of time school has been a place to learn. The primary goal of any school is to instill a sense of knowledge, wisdom, or skills by the time one's years at grade school are done. Most schools make this possible for their students by providing them with certain studies, teachers to teach them those subjects, and classrooms to hold the discussions. The primary courses schools provide for their students are the basic studies of math, English, science, and history. These four subjects have always been the main studies of all students from Kindergarten to twelfth grade along with the secondary studies such as the elective classes. The elective classes consist of a variety of subjects such as cooking, woodshop, photography, business, and so on. Then when it comes time to prove the students' knowledge on the certain study they have been learning about they get tested with exams and are judged based on those tests how intelligent they are in that subject. If they score high then they are brilliant and if they do not then they are failures. The real problem in school education is exactly this. Tests are not an accurate way of proving somebody's real knowledge, although they may be the most convenient. They are only beneficial to people who are skillful in some of the different sections of test taking such as multiple choice, fill in the blank, and true or false. Some people's brains do not process the information of multiple choices or sticky fill in the blank situations as others do. However, when one is given the option to freely express all they know of a subject such as one is able to do in the essay portion they can give more sufficient evidence of their true knowledge. Other than the testing portion of school, I believe schools do a great job at sharing all the important information of the vast topics we will need to know about when we become adults.
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