How did Alexander create his own myth?
Alexander created his own myth by doing a bunch of stuff that no one was smart enough to do. For example, he conquered the great Gordian knot because he was the only one smart enough to cut it with a sword. I could have figured that out. This is one of the things I find the most ridiculous about THE MAN THE MYTH THE LEGEND... Alexander the Great everybody. "Hey, everybody! This is a sword, and I'm going to use it to become famous!" Sheesh, this just goes to show that people will do anything to get famous.
Of course Alexander should be famous because he conquered all of Asia. I will admit that that is impressive. But I mean seriously, give his army some credit here! All I ever hear is "Oh Alexander the Great, didn't he conquer all of Asia or something." Hello people!! He had a whole army following him around to do his bidding. If I had that kind of army I would be kicking some serious booty.
I think another reason he became a myth is because he had a guy following him around everywhere he went. People were able to figure out his story, so he became the legend that he is today. I wish I had a guy who I could just hire to follow me around all day. I can see some of the things in Alexander's journal now, "Alexander just came back from a break in the bushes. He is looking very refreshed." I think I would make my journals more interesting. Can you imagine reading my journal!? It would be #1 on the bestseller list.. way above Sam's :). Well, this inspired me. I have to go now and hire a stalker who wants to write my life story!
Monday, February 28, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Daily #20
Describe relations between Egypt and Persia before Alexander came on the scene.
Well, Egypt was in a relationship with Greece, and Persia, sadly, was single. His relationship status on facebook remains the same. Alexander told Persia that he wanted to hook up Persia with Egypt. Egypt recently changed his relationship status to "single and ready to mingle". Persia got super excited and dressed up for the occasion. Alexander told them to meet in the Persian Gulf for dinner and a movie. Their first date went great! They went home to Persia and got a little fresh with each other. Things were going great for them, until PERSIA DECIDED TO CHEAT ON EGYPT WITH THE UNITED STATES!! O MAH GAWD!! Egypt called Alexander to complain. Alexander offered to set up Egypt with Madagascar. Egypt politely told him to shove it. This argument turned into World War 0.25. Egypt and Alexander decided to give the argument the hush-hush. That is why you probably haven't heard of this Mr. Wojo. Thankfully, Egypt decided Alexander was great and all was well again. Persia and the United States didn't work out, but Egypt and Madagascar are still going strong. They gave birth to Cameroon and Tango. They will be celebrating their 150th anniversary next week. Isn't that exciting! When Alexander died, Egypt and Persia sat next to each other at the funeral! Gasp! It is still unknown if there was a fling between them. Madagascar confronted Egypt about this possible relationship, but Egypt denied it. Persia recently had a child named Turkmenistan OUT OF WEDLOCK! Madagascar and Egypt came very close to divorcing, but they settled their issues because Madagascar had a short fling with Russia and they had triplets named Antarctica, Iran, and Cinderella. So thanks to Alexander's set up, the world was almost in turmoil. Thankfully Egypt was forgiving. Hi Sam ;).
Well, Egypt was in a relationship with Greece, and Persia, sadly, was single. His relationship status on facebook remains the same. Alexander told Persia that he wanted to hook up Persia with Egypt. Egypt recently changed his relationship status to "single and ready to mingle". Persia got super excited and dressed up for the occasion. Alexander told them to meet in the Persian Gulf for dinner and a movie. Their first date went great! They went home to Persia and got a little fresh with each other. Things were going great for them, until PERSIA DECIDED TO CHEAT ON EGYPT WITH THE UNITED STATES!! O MAH GAWD!! Egypt called Alexander to complain. Alexander offered to set up Egypt with Madagascar. Egypt politely told him to shove it. This argument turned into World War 0.25. Egypt and Alexander decided to give the argument the hush-hush. That is why you probably haven't heard of this Mr. Wojo. Thankfully, Egypt decided Alexander was great and all was well again. Persia and the United States didn't work out, but Egypt and Madagascar are still going strong. They gave birth to Cameroon and Tango. They will be celebrating their 150th anniversary next week. Isn't that exciting! When Alexander died, Egypt and Persia sat next to each other at the funeral! Gasp! It is still unknown if there was a fling between them. Madagascar confronted Egypt about this possible relationship, but Egypt denied it. Persia recently had a child named Turkmenistan OUT OF WEDLOCK! Madagascar and Egypt came very close to divorcing, but they settled their issues because Madagascar had a short fling with Russia and they had triplets named Antarctica, Iran, and Cinderella. So thanks to Alexander's set up, the world was almost in turmoil. Thankfully Egypt was forgiving. Hi Sam ;).
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Daily #19
Based on what you know about Aristotle, do you think Alexander had listened carefully to his tutor?
Once again, I didn't learn about this in class and I don't feel like it, so I am going to rant about something because I can, and I need to finish this. I am so tired I can barely keep my eyes open, and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying is currently playing in my head. If I ever make it out of high school alive, thank you for giving us these dumb things so we can let out our feelings. I would really like to take your AP Euro class next year, and I do like your class this year very much, even if all this writing gives me a headache. I find it kind of insulting that today I found out that everyones weeklies for this week all got the same grade. I spend a lot of time writing all this stuff for you, and it makes me feel like I'm just average. I mean, it would be a totally different story if you had given us all hundreds, but to give everyone an 80! That's just ridiculous. The only thing I know about Aristotle is that he must have been Alexander's tutor because of the question. I think Alexander must have either not paid attention and done really well (I mean conquering all of Asia is a pretty big deal) or if he did pay attention, he used what he learned really well. Gosh, I am really really tired right now. You know, when are we going to start that garden. Well that's all for now. UNTIL TOMORROW GOOD SIR!
Once again, I didn't learn about this in class and I don't feel like it, so I am going to rant about something because I can, and I need to finish this. I am so tired I can barely keep my eyes open, and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying is currently playing in my head. If I ever make it out of high school alive, thank you for giving us these dumb things so we can let out our feelings. I would really like to take your AP Euro class next year, and I do like your class this year very much, even if all this writing gives me a headache. I find it kind of insulting that today I found out that everyones weeklies for this week all got the same grade. I spend a lot of time writing all this stuff for you, and it makes me feel like I'm just average. I mean, it would be a totally different story if you had given us all hundreds, but to give everyone an 80! That's just ridiculous. The only thing I know about Aristotle is that he must have been Alexander's tutor because of the question. I think Alexander must have either not paid attention and done really well (I mean conquering all of Asia is a pretty big deal) or if he did pay attention, he used what he learned really well. Gosh, I am really really tired right now. You know, when are we going to start that garden. Well that's all for now. UNTIL TOMORROW GOOD SIR!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Daily #18
Do you think Alexander honestly felt like he was avenging Persian wrongs? Or was that just propaganda to mask his goal of conquest?
Well, to be honest, you didn't put up the other dailies and we didn't see that part of the movie yet, so I find it difficult to answer this question. I think that if you are going to give us dailies, you should make sure we learn the material before giving the daily. I could research this topic but I would get a bunch of answers with words that I don't know the meaning of or I would get so many answers I wouldn't know what to do. When I Google searched the question, I came up with 700,000 results, and some of them have nothing to do with Alexander the Great. My brother did a project on Alexander in sixth or seventh grade, and I had to watch a two hour movie in the car about him. The only thing I remember is that he was stabbed or something during a battle and it looked disgusting. I mean, what normal person would like watching those kinds of movies. EWH! So anyway, I have no time to research Alexander the Great because of play practice. I have to say though that I do feel like my writing skills are improving. I am much better at expressing my feelings in these essays. I am also becoming much faster at typing, and I am learning a lot about Western Civilization. I am so exhausted I can barely think, so I am going to stop writing now. I hope that if you read this, you don't get the impression that I bs everything I do. Its just so hard to think straight when you have songs from a musical dancing through your head, and you are so worried about school drama that you just want to go to bed. Well anyway, goodnight.
Well, to be honest, you didn't put up the other dailies and we didn't see that part of the movie yet, so I find it difficult to answer this question. I think that if you are going to give us dailies, you should make sure we learn the material before giving the daily. I could research this topic but I would get a bunch of answers with words that I don't know the meaning of or I would get so many answers I wouldn't know what to do. When I Google searched the question, I came up with 700,000 results, and some of them have nothing to do with Alexander the Great. My brother did a project on Alexander in sixth or seventh grade, and I had to watch a two hour movie in the car about him. The only thing I remember is that he was stabbed or something during a battle and it looked disgusting. I mean, what normal person would like watching those kinds of movies. EWH! So anyway, I have no time to research Alexander the Great because of play practice. I have to say though that I do feel like my writing skills are improving. I am much better at expressing my feelings in these essays. I am also becoming much faster at typing, and I am learning a lot about Western Civilization. I am so exhausted I can barely think, so I am going to stop writing now. I hope that if you read this, you don't get the impression that I bs everything I do. Its just so hard to think straight when you have songs from a musical dancing through your head, and you are so worried about school drama that you just want to go to bed. Well anyway, goodnight.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Daily #17
What compels someone to lead others?
If you are the best at something, and other people are sucking SO BADLY it makes you want to cry, you may as well just take the lead. For example, when I was at play practice, this one girl and I were the only ones who knew how to do the dance, so we took the lead and taught everyone the parts of the dance they did not know. You have to be commanding, but not so that they find you a little bit annoying. A leader has to be really good at what they are supposed to lead you in, otherwise you can't lead. Leaders can't suck at their job. If I didn't know the dance, I shouldn't be the one teaching it. Otherwise, not only will you suck, everyone you "attempt" to help will be terrible too.
Another thing that compels someone to lead others is you have to be a people person. If you secretly dream of being a mass- murderer, being a leader is not the job that you are best qualified for. You have to be able to work with basically anyone. If you can't work with someone because they are a bit snobby, you will both only get more and more upset.
We can apply this in our daily lives. Having projects, dancing at play practice (tickets will shortly be on sale in the school store!), and planning a party are all examples of being a leader. You have to be a people person, and you have to be good at what you are leading.
If you are the best at something, and other people are sucking SO BADLY it makes you want to cry, you may as well just take the lead. For example, when I was at play practice, this one girl and I were the only ones who knew how to do the dance, so we took the lead and taught everyone the parts of the dance they did not know. You have to be commanding, but not so that they find you a little bit annoying. A leader has to be really good at what they are supposed to lead you in, otherwise you can't lead. Leaders can't suck at their job. If I didn't know the dance, I shouldn't be the one teaching it. Otherwise, not only will you suck, everyone you "attempt" to help will be terrible too.
Another thing that compels someone to lead others is you have to be a people person. If you secretly dream of being a mass- murderer, being a leader is not the job that you are best qualified for. You have to be able to work with basically anyone. If you can't work with someone because they are a bit snobby, you will both only get more and more upset.
We can apply this in our daily lives. Having projects, dancing at play practice (tickets will shortly be on sale in the school store!), and planning a party are all examples of being a leader. You have to be a people person, and you have to be good at what you are leading.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Weekly #4
Setting: Athens in the time of the Peloponnesian War
Characters:
Narrator
Jasper: main character/ Athenian traitor
Charon, Eros, and Yorgos: plague men
Urias, Seth, Panos, and Jonas: Athenian soldiers
Azad, Cy, and Dario: Spartan soldiers
Prologue:
Narrator: Athens was the most powerful city in the ancient world at one time. It is amazing to think how such a terrific and terrible city could become 1/3 of what it once was. All this is thanks to one man named Jasper.
(blackout)
Act One
(Scene opens up with Jasper alone onstage in front of curtain)
Jasper (to audience): I am a traitor. In my opinion, I am the greatest traitor of all time. Thanks to me, my home city of Athens was wiped out, and I became one of the most powerful men in history. You may not have heard of me because my story is to upsetting to tell. After my death, the Spartans decided to say that their generals and strong army were the reason for their victory. I am here today to tell you the story of what really happened those many years ago. Let’s go back in time to the very beginning of this terrific tale. (Jasper exits)(curtain opens to Urias, Seth, Panos, and Jonas in a group onstage)
(Jasper walks in and stays off on the edge of the stage to eavesdrop)
Seth: Guys, Pericles is really going overboard on the whole, “Let’s take over Sparta so we will rule all of Greece!” I’m tired of fighting with people. We are already the most powerful city in Greece. Why worry about Sparta?!?
Urias: Seth, don’t worry about it. Our army is strong enough to take them on, and all our trade routes will still be open so we’ll have plenty of supplies.
Jonas: Yeah! Don’t worry Seth. We won’t shrink from a fight.
Seth: I guess you guys are right. Did you hear about the shipment infested with disease?
Jonas: No? What happened?
Urias: I heard that one of the ships that we trade with has diseased rats on it.
Panos: How are we going to get rid of the rats?
Seth: As soon as the ship pulls into the harbor, we are sending it right back out to sea.
Jonas: When is it coming?
Urias: Sometime next week. Watch what you eat. None of us can afford to get killed.
Panos: Stop worrying. We’ll be fine. Come on! We have a war to train for. (men exit)(Jasper walks center stage)
Jasper: (to audience) This, my dear friends is only the beginning. (laughs evilly and exits)
(Azad, Cy, and Dario enter)
Azad: Guys, I don’t know what to do! We can’t let those Athenians beat us.
Cy: I know. What are we going to do! (Jasper enters)
Dario: Get out of here you Athenian fool!
Jasper: No, I am here to offer help. You guys want to win the war right, because I have a plan that will guarantee your victory.
Cy: No way! Why should we trust him? We will win on our own.
Jasper: Trust me, if my plan works, at least 1/3 of the population will be wiped out!
Azad: Let him talk. What do we have to lose?
Jasper: Thanks. A new shipment is coming next from across the sea. I heard that the ship has rats infested with some disease. They are planning on turning the ship around before anyone can catch the disease. I’ll tell the traders to go through anyway, and then the whole city of Athens will get a terrible plague!
Dario: How do we know what you are saying is true?
Jasper: You have my word, and anyway if the ship doesn’t have the disease, it didn’t cost you anything.
Cy: But once the plague starts, won’t everyone just evacuate the city?
Jasper: That’s where you guys come in. If you block off the trade route, food won’t get in, and the Athenians won’t be able to get out.
Azad: Alright men! We have our orders, now let’s get to work! (all men exit)
Act 2- The Plague
(Charon, Eros, and Yorgos enter)(there is a big box of fruit on the stage)
Charon: Hey look guys the shipment came in today! They must have just unloaded this box so far. (men run over to box and start eating)
Eros: Thank goodness it got here. I’m waiting for the day the Spartans try and block off this route.
Yorgos: (has a girly voice) Ewwww! Is that a rat! Gross!
Charon: Stop freaking out. I don’t see anything.
Yorgos: But I swear it was right there!
Eros: Come on Yorgos; let’s leave before you have another panic attack. (Charon and Eros laugh and exit with Yorgos following)
(Jasper, Azad, Cy, and Dario enter; all in very good moods)
Azad: Well guys, we did it. The goods can’t get to Athens, and the plague is going to start to have its effects very soon.
Cy: We couldn’t have done it without you Jasper. (pats him on the back)
Jasper: Happy to help. I’m just glad it worked so perfectly.
Dario: You can say that again. Now we get to sit back and wait for them to start to die. (laughs evilly)
Cy: Jasper, how could you betray your home city like that?
Jasper: I just got tired of being the loser who is always left out. I learned that you have to do whatever it takes to be on top!
Azad: Quick, let’s get out of here. That plagues going to spread, and I definitely don’t want to catch it.
(all men exit)(Charon, Eros, and Yorgos enter)
Eros: What- what’s happening to us!
Charon: I feel awful! My neighbor told me the best way to end this is to crawl into a sewer and die.
Yorgos: I told you it was a rat!
Charon: I’m starving! Why don’t we have any other food?
Eros: I heard that the Spartans blocked off the path the traders use to get here.
Yorgos: Guys… I think we are going to die.
Charon: Don’t worry Yorgos! We might make it.
Eros: Come on; let’s see if we can find any more food.
(men exit) (Urias, Seth, and Panos enter)
Seth: I can’t believe Jonas died!
Panos: Me either. He was the strongest out of all of us. If anyone could come up with a plan to get us out of this mess, it would be him.
Urias: I know what you mean. There is no way we are going to win the war now. I think we should just surrender. Then at least we will have food to give to the people still alive.
Panos: Alright. I’ll go to the Spartans tomorrow and let them know. I think this is honestly for the better.
Seth: Poor Pericles. I can’t believe he died either. Now who is going to rule over Athens?
Urias: (grumpily) The Spartans will.
(men exit with heads hanging)(blackout)
(narrator enters)
Narrator: As you can see. This was a time of great pain for the Athenian people. Their money gone, their people starving or dead, their once brilliant navy destroyed. All thanks to Jasper. Sadly, Charon, Yorgos, and Egos all died of the plague along with many others. On the other hand, the Spartans returned in triumph! They had defeated the once mighty Athenians. A statue was erected of Jasper, the hero of the Spartan army. (blackout) (Narrator exits)
(Jasper enters)
Jasper: (to audience) Now you know the tale of my victory. Three years after my death, the statue was burned down, and Azad, Cy, and Dario took all the credit for the war that I won for them. Athens was never able to recover from the horrible thing I did, and Sparta became the most fearsome group of people that ever existed. I killed 1/3 of the population of Athens, and I will never regret what I did.
(blackout)
THE END
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Daily #16
Explain how the origins of theater in Athens are tied to both religion and politics. Check out this resource.
When the early theater began, the favorite plays were tragedies. The people who went to the plays were very loud and were willing to let the actors know what they were thinking. Actors were hired and paid by the state. By the middle of the 5th century, at least three actors were needed to perform a tragedy. Women were not allowed to take part in the plays, so men played all the female roles. Actors had to play multiple roles, and this was made possible by using masks to portray the character. The main duty of the actors was to know their lines. Sometimes, however, they also had to sing solos or sing with the chorus.
The chorus was is not usually a part of modern tragedy. The modern parallel for tragedy is actually opera. The chorus were non-professionals who could sing and dance and were trained for the performance. The tragic chorus sings an opening number, and, sometimes, they sing as part of the closing act.
Tragedies are tied to religion and politics because sometimes the tragedies are based off of what happened during a certain religious or political event. For example, tragedies might have been performed about the gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece. A political tragedy could be about the wars that the Athenians lost. As you can see, there are a lot of ties between the tragedies and other plays with politics and religion. By doing this daily, I learned a lot about ancient theater and how it compares to the theaters of today.
When the early theater began, the favorite plays were tragedies. The people who went to the plays were very loud and were willing to let the actors know what they were thinking. Actors were hired and paid by the state. By the middle of the 5th century, at least three actors were needed to perform a tragedy. Women were not allowed to take part in the plays, so men played all the female roles. Actors had to play multiple roles, and this was made possible by using masks to portray the character. The main duty of the actors was to know their lines. Sometimes, however, they also had to sing solos or sing with the chorus.
The chorus was is not usually a part of modern tragedy. The modern parallel for tragedy is actually opera. The chorus were non-professionals who could sing and dance and were trained for the performance. The tragic chorus sings an opening number, and, sometimes, they sing as part of the closing act.
Tragedies are tied to religion and politics because sometimes the tragedies are based off of what happened during a certain religious or political event. For example, tragedies might have been performed about the gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece. A political tragedy could be about the wars that the Athenians lost. As you can see, there are a lot of ties between the tragedies and other plays with politics and religion. By doing this daily, I learned a lot about ancient theater and how it compares to the theaters of today.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Daily #15
Was Athens really a 'democracy'?
A democracy is "government by the people; a form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a free electoral system." (dictionary.com) From this definition, Athens was not exactly a democracy. They voted to kick people, not elect leaders. They were also kind of a democracy because the people had the power to vote for what they wanted.
But, when I honestly think about it, I think they were a democracy. We have no right to say what a democracy was or was not! They were there first. They started the tradition of a democracy. We just improved it from what it originally was. Without this early democracy, we wouldn't have the democracy we have today and we would still have tyrants. There wouldn't be voting, and we wouldn't get to chose our leader or decide what laws we want legalized. We would have the kind of chaos there is in Egypt. They don't like the way their government is, so they are protesting. This is just like the Athenians did before they created their democracy. Athens was run completely by the people because all the leaders were afraid of being overthrown. Athenians could vote on someone who was becoming too powerful, and they could kick him out of the city. They could vote on what they wanted to do. Everyone had a say. In democracies of today, we just get to vote on our leaders. They are allowed to make their own decisions. Obviously, my first answer was wrong. Athens was a democracy, even if it is not the democracy we have today.
A democracy is "government by the people; a form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a free electoral system." (dictionary.com) From this definition, Athens was not exactly a democracy. They voted to kick people, not elect leaders. They were also kind of a democracy because the people had the power to vote for what they wanted.
But, when I honestly think about it, I think they were a democracy. We have no right to say what a democracy was or was not! They were there first. They started the tradition of a democracy. We just improved it from what it originally was. Without this early democracy, we wouldn't have the democracy we have today and we would still have tyrants. There wouldn't be voting, and we wouldn't get to chose our leader or decide what laws we want legalized. We would have the kind of chaos there is in Egypt. They don't like the way their government is, so they are protesting. This is just like the Athenians did before they created their democracy. Athens was run completely by the people because all the leaders were afraid of being overthrown. Athenians could vote on someone who was becoming too powerful, and they could kick him out of the city. They could vote on what they wanted to do. Everyone had a say. In democracies of today, we just get to vote on our leaders. They are allowed to make their own decisions. Obviously, my first answer was wrong. Athens was a democracy, even if it is not the democracy we have today.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Daily #14
Write the script for a skit exploring the Persian Wars from the Persian point-of-view.
Characters:
Cyrus- war general
Jasmine- Cyrus' wife
Jasper- soldier
Suhrab- soldier
Danish- soldier
Dabir- soldier
Setting: Greece around 480 BC
Cyrus: Alright men! We have been training for years for this. We outnumber them at least three to one! This is an easy victory men. Many of you might not make it through this battle, and I want you all to fight for your lives out there. Training is not even close to the real thing. Now lets get out there and do this thing!
(claps and cheers from the men) (Jasmine runs up to Cyrus)
Jasmine: Good luck honey. I will be waiting for you at home.
(They kiss passionately. they exit)(Jasper, Danish, Dabir, and Suhrab are enter talking quietly)
Danish: Guys, I think we got this!
Suhrab: Yea, there's no way they are going to win.
Jasper: Man, Jasmine's smoking hot!
(all men laugh and exit)
5 days later
(men enter)
Danish: I can't believe we lost! (points at Dabir) This is all your fault!
Dabir: Yeah, I know. Just be thankful we are all still here.
Suhrab: I can't believe General Casper died.
Jasper: I need a sandwich.
(Jasmine enters and hugs the men hello)(Jasper smiles and winks at audience when she hugs him)
Jasmine: Where is Casper? Shouldn't he be with you guys?
Danish: He was killed in battle. I am so very sorry.
(Jasmine cries)(Jasper walks over to her)
Jasper: Will you... make me a sandwich now?
Jasmine: (laughs) Come with me. I'll make you an unforgettable sandwich. (winks at him)
Jasper: I'll meet you in my bedroom in twenty minutes. (kisses her and they exit)
Danish: Why does he always get all the girls?!?
Suhrab: Guys, don't let Jasper and Jasmine distract you! We just lost our general, most of our troops, and most importantly, we lost our pride.
Dabir: Men, we have a lot of planning to do.
(men form a huddle, blackout)
Characters:
Cyrus- war general
Jasmine- Cyrus' wife
Jasper- soldier
Suhrab- soldier
Danish- soldier
Dabir- soldier
Setting: Greece around 480 BC
Cyrus: Alright men! We have been training for years for this. We outnumber them at least three to one! This is an easy victory men. Many of you might not make it through this battle, and I want you all to fight for your lives out there. Training is not even close to the real thing. Now lets get out there and do this thing!
(claps and cheers from the men) (Jasmine runs up to Cyrus)
Jasmine: Good luck honey. I will be waiting for you at home.
(They kiss passionately. they exit)(Jasper, Danish, Dabir, and Suhrab are enter talking quietly)
Danish: Guys, I think we got this!
Suhrab: Yea, there's no way they are going to win.
Jasper: Man, Jasmine's smoking hot!
(all men laugh and exit)
5 days later
(men enter)
Danish: I can't believe we lost! (points at Dabir) This is all your fault!
Dabir: Yeah, I know. Just be thankful we are all still here.
Suhrab: I can't believe General Casper died.
Jasper: I need a sandwich.
(Jasmine enters and hugs the men hello)(Jasper smiles and winks at audience when she hugs him)
Jasmine: Where is Casper? Shouldn't he be with you guys?
Danish: He was killed in battle. I am so very sorry.
(Jasmine cries)(Jasper walks over to her)
Jasper: Will you... make me a sandwich now?
Jasmine: (laughs) Come with me. I'll make you an unforgettable sandwich. (winks at him)
Jasper: I'll meet you in my bedroom in twenty minutes. (kisses her and they exit)
Danish: Why does he always get all the girls?!?
Suhrab: Guys, don't let Jasper and Jasmine distract you! We just lost our general, most of our troops, and most importantly, we lost our pride.
Dabir: Men, we have a lot of planning to do.
(men form a huddle, blackout)
Monday, February 14, 2011
Daily #13
Please read http://ow.ly/156BA and write a blog post comparing the Ancient Greek Olympics to the Games this coming weekend! (Mr. Wojo.. I did this blog post before I knew about the new one)
The games were started around 776 BC. The games were started originally for the purpose of making the men look fit. Men then began to think of it as a way to show off their supremacy. Women are always attracted to a man who can win. For the first 13 Olympics the only event was racing. Boxing, wrestling, chariot racing, and the pentathlon were introduced around 520 BC. A mule race was introduced in 500 BC, but it was not popular. When I think about this, it is quite obvious that horses are better than mules. I guess mule racing must have become the beginning phase of horse racing.
Males would compete nude. Therefore, women would not compete in the games. They had their own games that they would participate in to honor Hera. The only event was to run five- sixths of the stadium.
The Olympics today are much different. We have the summer and winter Olympics. Compared to having about five sporting events, we have over a dozen. We have gold, silver, and bronze metals compared to back then when they didn't have medals or any kind of award. We also have women participating with the men. My uncle went to see the Olympic torch for the winter games. I still have a picture of it on my phone. I love watching the marches and seeing people from all different countries participating together. There are a lot of differences between the early Olympics and the Olympics of today.
The games were started around 776 BC. The games were started originally for the purpose of making the men look fit. Men then began to think of it as a way to show off their supremacy. Women are always attracted to a man who can win. For the first 13 Olympics the only event was racing. Boxing, wrestling, chariot racing, and the pentathlon were introduced around 520 BC. A mule race was introduced in 500 BC, but it was not popular. When I think about this, it is quite obvious that horses are better than mules. I guess mule racing must have become the beginning phase of horse racing.
Males would compete nude. Therefore, women would not compete in the games. They had their own games that they would participate in to honor Hera. The only event was to run five- sixths of the stadium.
The Olympics today are much different. We have the summer and winter Olympics. Compared to having about five sporting events, we have over a dozen. We have gold, silver, and bronze metals compared to back then when they didn't have medals or any kind of award. We also have women participating with the men. My uncle went to see the Olympic torch for the winter games. I still have a picture of it on my phone. I love watching the marches and seeing people from all different countries participating together. There are a lot of differences between the early Olympics and the Olympics of today.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Weekly #3 (Emily Patrick, Lindsay Kraus, and Amanda Reid)
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Daily #12
"War is a form of technology". Agree or Disagree.
War is obviously a form of technology. Weapons progressed and medicine was improved. The early wars used knives, spears, and bow and arrows. As technology progressed, weapons improved. We now have nukes, tanks, machine guns, jet fighters, bombs, and torpedoes. We had the cold war where nukes were dangerously close to being used. I am sure the people who used spears in wars never thought there would be weapons that could do that much damage. Weapons are obviously a form of technology. Computers are always improving, and weapons are always improving too. The ammunition is improving also. We went from arrows to bullets to nukes. Now that is a win! I think nukes are very cool. One time, I went to the Naval Academy to get a tour from my cousin Matt (he was spending the semester there before returning to West Point). While I was there I saw two nukes. Don't worry Mr. Wojo, they were copies. I actually got to touch one! It was a dream come true.
Medicine was also improved during war. When the war was going on, they were able to test the medicine on the patients who were not likely to make it. They were able to find out whether the medicine worked. In two weeks, I will be going to the doctor to get my shots. Thanks to the brave soldiers who tested this medicine, I not going to become deathly ill. As you can see, I had a lot of trouble typing two hundred fifty words. Thank you for reading and if there is anything that I want you to learn from this its that NUKES ARE FREAKING AWESOME.
War is obviously a form of technology. Weapons progressed and medicine was improved. The early wars used knives, spears, and bow and arrows. As technology progressed, weapons improved. We now have nukes, tanks, machine guns, jet fighters, bombs, and torpedoes. We had the cold war where nukes were dangerously close to being used. I am sure the people who used spears in wars never thought there would be weapons that could do that much damage. Weapons are obviously a form of technology. Computers are always improving, and weapons are always improving too. The ammunition is improving also. We went from arrows to bullets to nukes. Now that is a win! I think nukes are very cool. One time, I went to the Naval Academy to get a tour from my cousin Matt (he was spending the semester there before returning to West Point). While I was there I saw two nukes. Don't worry Mr. Wojo, they were copies. I actually got to touch one! It was a dream come true.
Medicine was also improved during war. When the war was going on, they were able to test the medicine on the patients who were not likely to make it. They were able to find out whether the medicine worked. In two weeks, I will be going to the doctor to get my shots. Thanks to the brave soldiers who tested this medicine, I not going to become deathly ill. As you can see, I had a lot of trouble typing two hundred fifty words. Thank you for reading and if there is anything that I want you to learn from this its that NUKES ARE FREAKING AWESOME.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Daily #11
Why do you think so many conspiracy theories surround the pyramids and the megaliths? Give examples of a few and explain where you think they come from.
I think that one of the reasons so many conspiracy theories surround the pyramids and the megaliths is because when they were originally discovered, people could not read the ancient script. Because no one knew the languages, the conspiracy theories began.
An example I like is the megalith, "Maen Serth". The story goes that in the late 12th century, there was a dispute over the land surrounding Rhayader between the Norman 'Marcher' Lord, Roger Mortimer, and the Welsh chieftains - Rhys ap Gruffydd and the two brothers, Cadwallon and Einon Clud. During a temporary 'lull' in hostilities, at Christmas, these men had gathered at Rhys' castle to feast and joust. At the jousting event, the Welshman Einon Clud defeated Roger Mortimer but the Norman was a bad sportsman. He ambushed Einon on the hill above Rhayader and killed him as he was returning home. A short time later, the other brother was also ambushed by Mortimer on the same hill and killed. It was said that Maen Serth was the place of the double killing which has given another local name to the stone - the 'Princes' Stone'. It is also where the Welsh description "obscene" could have arisen.
Another good example is the Tinkinswood in Whales. The tomb has collected a number of folk tales over the years. The best known of these legends is that anyone who spends a night at this site on the evenings preceding May Day, St John's Day (23rd June), or Midwinter Day would either die, go raving mad, or become a poet. The group of boulders to the south of the monument is said to be women turned to stone for dancing on the Sabbath.
These are just two of the many stories behind the megaliths. Each pyramid and stone has its own story. We just have to find out what those stories are.
I think that one of the reasons so many conspiracy theories surround the pyramids and the megaliths is because when they were originally discovered, people could not read the ancient script. Because no one knew the languages, the conspiracy theories began.
An example I like is the megalith, "Maen Serth". The story goes that in the late 12th century, there was a dispute over the land surrounding Rhayader between the Norman 'Marcher' Lord, Roger Mortimer, and the Welsh chieftains - Rhys ap Gruffydd and the two brothers, Cadwallon and Einon Clud. During a temporary 'lull' in hostilities, at Christmas, these men had gathered at Rhys' castle to feast and joust. At the jousting event, the Welshman Einon Clud defeated Roger Mortimer but the Norman was a bad sportsman. He ambushed Einon on the hill above Rhayader and killed him as he was returning home. A short time later, the other brother was also ambushed by Mortimer on the same hill and killed. It was said that Maen Serth was the place of the double killing which has given another local name to the stone - the 'Princes' Stone'. It is also where the Welsh description "obscene" could have arisen.
Another good example is the Tinkinswood in Whales. The tomb has collected a number of folk tales over the years. The best known of these legends is that anyone who spends a night at this site on the evenings preceding May Day, St John's Day (23rd June), or Midwinter Day would either die, go raving mad, or become a poet. The group of boulders to the south of the monument is said to be women turned to stone for dancing on the Sabbath.
These are just two of the many stories behind the megaliths. Each pyramid and stone has its own story. We just have to find out what those stories are.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Daily #10
Give several examples of monuments in Maryland / DC / PA that might be familiar to folks who live here but which would not be understood by outsiders without an explanation. Please include your own or public domain photos.
One example of a monument in Maryland is the General Casimir Pulaski Monument in Baltimore, MD. The memorial is located in Patterson Park. General Pulaski was the Polish Revolutionary War hero. It was recently renovated in 2001, which also happened to be the 50th anniversary. He was born in the 1740s in Poland. In Poland, he fought against Russia and became famous for his daring attacks against the Russian forces. Thanks to Benjamin Franklin and the Marquis de Lafayette, in 1777, Pulaski joined the American War for Independence. He formed an independent calvary and infantry corps in Baltimore. He was fatally wounded in 1779. I had never even heard of General Pulaski until I began researching for this daily. He died fighting for our independence.
Another example of a monument in Maryland is the Marquis de Lafayette in Havre de Grace, Maryland. Lafayette wrote in his diary, “It has been proposed to build a city here on the right bank and near the ferry where we crossed. It should be called Havre de Grace.” The citizens took his advice and Havre de Grace was created three years later. Later, they honored him with a statue that stands at the main downtown portal. Thanks to Lafayette, Havre de Grace got its name. I have been to Havre de Grace many times, and a lot of my friends live there, but I never knew how it got its name or who named it. These are two examples of the kinds of monuments that mean a lot to us, but many other people might not understand why they are there.
One example of a monument in Maryland is the General Casimir Pulaski Monument in Baltimore, MD. The memorial is located in Patterson Park. General Pulaski was the Polish Revolutionary War hero. It was recently renovated in 2001, which also happened to be the 50th anniversary. He was born in the 1740s in Poland. In Poland, he fought against Russia and became famous for his daring attacks against the Russian forces. Thanks to Benjamin Franklin and the Marquis de Lafayette, in 1777, Pulaski joined the American War for Independence. He formed an independent calvary and infantry corps in Baltimore. He was fatally wounded in 1779. I had never even heard of General Pulaski until I began researching for this daily. He died fighting for our independence.
Another example of a monument in Maryland is the Marquis de Lafayette in Havre de Grace, Maryland. Lafayette wrote in his diary, “It has been proposed to build a city here on the right bank and near the ferry where we crossed. It should be called Havre de Grace.” The citizens took his advice and Havre de Grace was created three years later. Later, they honored him with a statue that stands at the main downtown portal. Thanks to Lafayette, Havre de Grace got its name. I have been to Havre de Grace many times, and a lot of my friends live there, but I never knew how it got its name or who named it. These are two examples of the kinds of monuments that mean a lot to us, but many other people might not understand why they are there.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Daily #9
1. What is the oldest human-created artifact that has mattered to you? Why/how does it matter?
I think that one of the oldest human-created artifacts is the house. This was one of the first things created by humans. Every living thing needs shelter. Thanks to the early shelters created by people, we have the magnificent houses today. I can't imagine what life would be like with no houses or buildings. Buildings are something that people today take for granted. We wouldn't have schools or farms. Life as we know it would be gone. Thanks to the building of houses, other things were built too. I don't think that if there were no houses, we would have tables and chairs. Some people might argue with me and say that the first shelters weren't man- made. Sure, I agree that some people used caves, but then their house building skills blossomed over the years and now we have the houses we have today. There were many different kinds of shelters. Igloos, tepees, and mud brick huts were some of the early ones. Obviously the first hunter gatherers slept on the ground in the open. That is why the Native Americans had tepees. They could pack up and move easily to follow the game. Without the early people settling down and making shelters, we would not have some of the things that we have today. This is why I think that the house, or shelter as they were called, is one of the most important human- created artifacts ever created. Without them, the world as we know it would not exist.
I think that one of the oldest human-created artifacts is the house. This was one of the first things created by humans. Every living thing needs shelter. Thanks to the early shelters created by people, we have the magnificent houses today. I can't imagine what life would be like with no houses or buildings. Buildings are something that people today take for granted. We wouldn't have schools or farms. Life as we know it would be gone. Thanks to the building of houses, other things were built too. I don't think that if there were no houses, we would have tables and chairs. Some people might argue with me and say that the first shelters weren't man- made. Sure, I agree that some people used caves, but then their house building skills blossomed over the years and now we have the houses we have today. There were many different kinds of shelters. Igloos, tepees, and mud brick huts were some of the early ones. Obviously the first hunter gatherers slept on the ground in the open. That is why the Native Americans had tepees. They could pack up and move easily to follow the game. Without the early people settling down and making shelters, we would not have some of the things that we have today. This is why I think that the house, or shelter as they were called, is one of the most important human- created artifacts ever created. Without them, the world as we know it would not exist.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Weekly #2
I think change is a good thing in some ways and a bad thing in others. The origins of art and the agricultural revolution are both very good things. Without the origins of art there would be no art. Without the agricultural revolution, we wouldn’t have farming. We would still be hunters. An example of a bad change is what is happening in Egypt. People have begun protesting the government, and the government is shutting down cell phones and internet. Other bad changes include wars, terrorism, and new diseases. Change can most definitely be a good thing, but change isn’t always good.
The origins of art are very good change. The Venus of Willendorf was one of the first statues ever made. The purpose of her creation is still unknown, but she had to be made for a reason. Cave drawings were also an important change. Thanks to those paintings, we see what life was like millions of years ago. We are able to see what kinds of animals lived back then. We can also see what kinds of ceremonies might have occurred then. Obviously the origins of art were a change for the better.
The agricultural revolution is another positive change. You can see the products of the revolution all over Maryland. Everywhere you go in Maryland you see fields of corn and barns of cattle and horses. Not only do we have vegetables and animals, we also have cheese and milk. I am very thankful for agricultural revolution because we now have a lot of important dietary foods. Change is good in these two situations, but some things aren't always positive.
The agricultural revolution is another positive change. You can see the products of the revolution all over Maryland. Everywhere you go in Maryland you see fields of corn and barns of cattle and horses. Not only do we have vegetables and animals, we also have cheese and milk. I am very thankful for agricultural revolution because we now have a lot of important dietary foods. Change is good in these two situations, but some things aren't always positive.
Bad changes are all the wars and rebellions. Even though people might say that the war overall caused good in the world, but they were definitely a negative change. Wars cost a ton of money, which is one of the reasons that the United States is so deep in debt. The rebellion in Egypt is for a good cause, but it is a negative change. To me, most negative changes are caused by poor leadership. Millions of people are affected by these negative changes.
As you can see from the examples above, a lot of changes that occurred in ancient times were good things. Culture developed and became the basics for life today. Wars and rebellions cause huge debts and millions of people are injured or dead. As you can see, change can be good or bad depending on the situation.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Daily # 8
Which do you think is a better roadmap of history artifacts of the humanities (art, music, dance, theatre, literature, philosophy, architecture, etc) or political/military conflicts? Why?
I think that both of these make up the roadmap of history. Most of the time, when there is not a war, the country focuses on the arts. History is made up of Golden Ages when the country is at its best, and wars when the country is at its worst. Without literature, we would not know anything about the war. I think that many people would say war without thinking, but being a theatre girl makes me support both sides of this question. Sure people might make a bigger deal about what is going on in Egypt and Afghanistan then they make out of Broadway or a new artifact found, but all of them are a part of our lifestyle. When you look at the history of a country, there will be a mixture of war and art. I think that as teenage girls, we are more focused on the artifacts of the humanities because it is what we are interested in. The guys however, are probably more interested in military conflicts. I do think I might be biased because of my involvement in the theater. My cousin Matt is currently training at West Point. He is one of the guys who focuses on war rather than the arts. I think political conflicts are very important. Looking on what is happening in Egypt now, it is the government vs. the people. My friends have family living in Egypt, and they are unable to find out if their family is safe because of the phones being shut down. War and political conflicts are important in creating the road map of history, but the arts are also important.
I think that both of these make up the roadmap of history. Most of the time, when there is not a war, the country focuses on the arts. History is made up of Golden Ages when the country is at its best, and wars when the country is at its worst. Without literature, we would not know anything about the war. I think that many people would say war without thinking, but being a theatre girl makes me support both sides of this question. Sure people might make a bigger deal about what is going on in Egypt and Afghanistan then they make out of Broadway or a new artifact found, but all of them are a part of our lifestyle. When you look at the history of a country, there will be a mixture of war and art. I think that as teenage girls, we are more focused on the artifacts of the humanities because it is what we are interested in. The guys however, are probably more interested in military conflicts. I do think I might be biased because of my involvement in the theater. My cousin Matt is currently training at West Point. He is one of the guys who focuses on war rather than the arts. I think political conflicts are very important. Looking on what is happening in Egypt now, it is the government vs. the people. My friends have family living in Egypt, and they are unable to find out if their family is safe because of the phones being shut down. War and political conflicts are important in creating the road map of history, but the arts are also important.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Daily # 7
Emilandees
What's up- Fupus mlerp
O, that’s boring- klurk, lum dangie
TOTALLY!!- gnani!!!
Ok. See you then- poink. Dom ancha heke
One- kai
Two- bie
Three- tri
Four- fwi
Five- knai
Six- pla
Seven- snurp
Eight- wani
Nine- hurnu
Ten- derf
Yes- iskabible
No- ani
Good- hurnu
Bad- pani
Happy- klacuki
Sad- snaki
Mad- punuku
Bored- cuckonarchi
Goodbye- hanini
Good Morning- hurnu gumple
Good Night- hurnu waksini
Jump- hurunu
Jumped- hurunup
will jump-hurunuf
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Daily #6
2. You accidentally discover an invention that can immediately help millions of people; but only if you act immediately. On the other hand, if you just wait three months, you can secure a patent and get rich. Which do you choose and why?
I would chose to help the millions of people. Being rich is definitely not everything. We don't need to be rich to be happy. Saving millions of people will make you rich with love. If you chose the money you are just being greedy. When you compare the two there is obviously no contest to which one is the best choice. It is an obvious choice. I understand that money is a big issue these days for a lot of people, and that economies are gradually decreasing, but that is not an excuse for rejecting millions of people. I would personally be broke but help one person than be rich and ignore everyone who needs my help. How could anyone chose money over helping millions of people?! I do believe that some people would actually do that which disappoints me greatly. Some of the people in this world believe its every man for himself. Sure getting a lot of money would be nice, but the reward we get for helping all those people is ten times greater than the money. I always hear my parents, friends, and other family members complaining about how they wished they had money for nice things. Helping people is a nice thing. People who would take the money are soulless monsters that don't deserve to "accidentally find an invention". I wish that this invention was real and that someone could actually find it and use it to help millions of people. I know I might not have the best life, but there are people who have it a lot worse than I do. The answer to this question is obvious. No matter how hard my life can become, I will always chose to help the millions of people rather than take the money.
I would chose to help the millions of people. Being rich is definitely not everything. We don't need to be rich to be happy. Saving millions of people will make you rich with love. If you chose the money you are just being greedy. When you compare the two there is obviously no contest to which one is the best choice. It is an obvious choice. I understand that money is a big issue these days for a lot of people, and that economies are gradually decreasing, but that is not an excuse for rejecting millions of people. I would personally be broke but help one person than be rich and ignore everyone who needs my help. How could anyone chose money over helping millions of people?! I do believe that some people would actually do that which disappoints me greatly. Some of the people in this world believe its every man for himself. Sure getting a lot of money would be nice, but the reward we get for helping all those people is ten times greater than the money. I always hear my parents, friends, and other family members complaining about how they wished they had money for nice things. Helping people is a nice thing. People who would take the money are soulless monsters that don't deserve to "accidentally find an invention". I wish that this invention was real and that someone could actually find it and use it to help millions of people. I know I might not have the best life, but there are people who have it a lot worse than I do. The answer to this question is obvious. No matter how hard my life can become, I will always chose to help the millions of people rather than take the money.
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