Eckerd College
Name of Organization:
The Little Shelter
Location of Organization:
Northport NY
Volunteer Opportunity: The cat room
Review of Volunteering:
What did you do? I helped socialize kittens that were abondoned by their mother.
When did you do it? The friday after thanksgiving
What did you learn? I learned that kittens are n ot just naturly playful but they need to be comfortable in there surrondings before they can trust you. Sometimes kittens can have a hard time adjusting to human contact and human interaction
What are your future plans?
I plan to volunteer at the shelter agian because seeing those kittens start to come out of their shells was a great feeling and it was alot of fun.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Modes
Movie
The movie, The Whale Rider, shows a lot about whales. This movie is about a girl in New Zealand whose twin brother dies during childbirth. Her twin brother is suppose to be the next leader of the tribe. The people believe that one of their ancestors survived drowning by riding the back of a whale to shore. This shows that in many cultures whales are revered as gentle and kind creatures. The whale is a big symbol in this culture because it helps determine who the next leader is.
Book
The book, Fluke or I know why the wing whale sings is about a marine biologist who studies the sounds of humpback whales and tries to figure out why they sing. What happens next is the whale raises his fluke and the scientist sees that the whale has "bite me" written on his fluke. This could show another side of whales that has not been previously considered. This could show that whales have little to no regrade about humans and could care less about us.
The movie, The Whale Rider, shows a lot about whales. This movie is about a girl in New Zealand whose twin brother dies during childbirth. Her twin brother is suppose to be the next leader of the tribe. The people believe that one of their ancestors survived drowning by riding the back of a whale to shore. This shows that in many cultures whales are revered as gentle and kind creatures. The whale is a big symbol in this culture because it helps determine who the next leader is.
Book
The book, Fluke or I know why the wing whale sings is about a marine biologist who studies the sounds of humpback whales and tries to figure out why they sing. What happens next is the whale raises his fluke and the scientist sees that the whale has "bite me" written on his fluke. This could show another side of whales that has not been previously considered. This could show that whales have little to no regrade about humans and could care less about us.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Picture
Picture
The picture of these 2 whales has more to it than meets the eye. This picture shows a mother humpback whale and calf humpback whale. The mother is helping her offspring breath at the surface for perhaps the first time. This picture not only shows what the humpback whale looks like but its gentleness and compassion. This photograph is targets animal enthusiasts and people with a college degree.
Song
The song by Pearl Jam entitled the whale song has interesting points regrading whales. The song states the reason why whales do not fight back in regrads to whaling. The song thinks that whales do not fight back because they are higher up then us. The whales do not resort to violence because of there hearts.
The picture of these 2 whales has more to it than meets the eye. This picture shows a mother humpback whale and calf humpback whale. The mother is helping her offspring breath at the surface for perhaps the first time. This picture not only shows what the humpback whale looks like but its gentleness and compassion. This photograph is targets animal enthusiasts and people with a college degree.
Song
The song by Pearl Jam entitled the whale song has interesting points regrading whales. The song states the reason why whales do not fight back in regrads to whaling. The song thinks that whales do not fight back because they are higher up then us. The whales do not resort to violence because of there hearts.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Reflect and action plan
What have I done
Picked my four modes
What do I need to do.
volunteer
interview
put together poster
write rhetorical analysis
I none that I am volunteering and interviewing over Thanksgiving break and will put together the poster or power point after the break
Picked my four modes
What do I need to do.
volunteer
interview
put together poster
write rhetorical analysis
I none that I am volunteering and interviewing over Thanksgiving break and will put together the poster or power point after the break
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Whale Song Lyrics
Whale Song lyrics
The sun was in clouds. The sun looked out. Exposed a trail of mist and spouts.
Ships followed the ancient lead. Deceiving friends under the sea.
Wow, imagine that? They won't fight back. I got a theory on that.
A whale's heart is as big as a car. A whaler's thought must be smudged by the dark.
They won't fight back. I'm sure they know how. Means they love or are too proud.
They won't fight back. I'm sure they know how. Means they love or too proud.
They swim. It's really free. It's a beautiful thing to see. They sing.
Hunters of land. Hunters of sea. Exploit anything for money.
I refer to anybody that takes advantage of what that is free.
They won't fight back.
It's only a thought that makes it seem right. What you don't see is because of your sight.
Take what you want. Kill what you can. That's just one way of the mind of man.
Take their lives. Sell their parts but there is not taking of their hearts.
If I was lost at sea. That harpoon boat in front of me. It's the whale I'd like to be.
They won't fight back. [x5]
They don't know how.
They won't fight back. [x3]
The sun was in clouds. The sun looked out. Exposed a trail of mist and spouts.
Ships followed the ancient lead. Deceiving friends under the sea.
Wow, imagine that? They won't fight back. I got a theory on that.
A whale's heart is as big as a car. A whaler's thought must be smudged by the dark.
They won't fight back. I'm sure they know how. Means they love or are too proud.
They won't fight back. I'm sure they know how. Means they love or too proud.
They swim. It's really free. It's a beautiful thing to see. They sing.
Hunters of land. Hunters of sea. Exploit anything for money.
I refer to anybody that takes advantage of what that is free.
They won't fight back.
It's only a thought that makes it seem right. What you don't see is because of your sight.
Take what you want. Kill what you can. That's just one way of the mind of man.
Take their lives. Sell their parts but there is not taking of their hearts.
If I was lost at sea. That harpoon boat in front of me. It's the whale I'd like to be.
They won't fight back. [x5]
They don't know how.
They won't fight back. [x3]
Vogler 293-312
Vogler, Christopher. The Writers Journey. 3rd edition. Studio City: Michael Wiese Productions, 2007
Summary: In this section of Vogler, he touches one how powerful words are. They can bring us happiness or sadness and change our lives forever.Also in this section he describes the story of Rumpelstiltskin and how the girl's tears acted as a wish that brought the little man to her. In this part of the book, Vogler also talks about the importance of wishing as with the girls tears and Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz wants to be someplace where she has not a care in the world.
Reflection: I agree that wishing can be very important to a story line and how emotions can even act as nonverbal wishes. I also relize the saying sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me is false. Words can hurt. and they can change your life in an instant.
Questions
What are some verbal things that have changed your life?
What do you wish for?
Summary: In this section of Vogler, he touches one how powerful words are. They can bring us happiness or sadness and change our lives forever.Also in this section he describes the story of Rumpelstiltskin and how the girl's tears acted as a wish that brought the little man to her. In this part of the book, Vogler also talks about the importance of wishing as with the girls tears and Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz wants to be someplace where she has not a care in the world.
Reflection: I agree that wishing can be very important to a story line and how emotions can even act as nonverbal wishes. I also relize the saying sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me is false. Words can hurt. and they can change your life in an instant.
Questions
What are some verbal things that have changed your life?
What do you wish for?
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
4 modes
Art (Photo)
http://animal.discovery.com/features/free-wallpaper/images/humpback-whales/humpback-calf-black-white-1280.jpg
Movie
Whale Rider
Song
What do you do with a drunken sailor
http://animal.discovery.com/features/free-wallpaper/images/humpback-whales/humpback-calf-black-white-1280.jpg
Movie
Whale Rider
Song
What do you do with a drunken sailor
Vogler pages 231-290
Vogler, Christopher. The Writers Journey. 3rd edition. Studio City: Michael Wiese Productions, 2007
Summary: In this section of the book Vogler shows how the hero's journey relates to different movies and how they fit in. One movie he uses is Titanic. He shows how the movie titanic has two hero's journeys going on at the same time and how important the two journeys are important and how the stories effect the audience. Vogler also puts the other characters into there spots as far as the journey is consider. Jack is considered a hero a catalyst because he basically remains unchanged throughout the entire story but he does help others change. Rose is considered the damsel in distress and is compared to sleeping beauty and snow white, but throughout the movie she changes. Another movie that is used to show the way the hero's journey fits in is the Lion King. Vogler shows how the lion King had some plots taken from Hamlet. He also takes about how Mufasa's death is very similar to the way scar died which I found interesting. This section shows how specific characters have certain roles. For example Rafiki being the mentor and the trickster. Vogler also discusses how Simba the cute young lion cub has many mentors such as his father Zazu, Rafiki, and Timon and Pumba.
Reaction: I really found it interesting to see how the movie Titanic had two hero's journeys going on at the same time. In most movies I notice that there are to small plots going on at the same time but the eventually get intertwined. I never knew how the movie the Lion King had so many different mentors and how they each effected the adorable lion Simba.
Questions
What other movies if any have 2 hero's journeys going on at the same time. Does this help make the movie Titanic more interesting and captivating?
Could Nala be considered a mentor?
Do other Disney movies fallow the heroes journeys? How does the movie Beauty and The Beast do it, the little mermaid and snow white.
Summary: In this section of the book Vogler shows how the hero's journey relates to different movies and how they fit in. One movie he uses is Titanic. He shows how the movie titanic has two hero's journeys going on at the same time and how important the two journeys are important and how the stories effect the audience. Vogler also puts the other characters into there spots as far as the journey is consider. Jack is considered a hero a catalyst because he basically remains unchanged throughout the entire story but he does help others change. Rose is considered the damsel in distress and is compared to sleeping beauty and snow white, but throughout the movie she changes. Another movie that is used to show the way the hero's journey fits in is the Lion King. Vogler shows how the lion King had some plots taken from Hamlet. He also takes about how Mufasa's death is very similar to the way scar died which I found interesting. This section shows how specific characters have certain roles. For example Rafiki being the mentor and the trickster. Vogler also discusses how Simba the cute young lion cub has many mentors such as his father Zazu, Rafiki, and Timon and Pumba.
Reaction: I really found it interesting to see how the movie Titanic had two hero's journeys going on at the same time. In most movies I notice that there are to small plots going on at the same time but the eventually get intertwined. I never knew how the movie the Lion King had so many different mentors and how they each effected the adorable lion Simba.
Questions
What other movies if any have 2 hero's journeys going on at the same time. Does this help make the movie Titanic more interesting and captivating?
Could Nala be considered a mentor?
Do other Disney movies fallow the heroes journeys? How does the movie Beauty and The Beast do it, the little mermaid and snow white.
Monday, November 3, 2008
vogler pages 197-228
Vogler, Christopher. The Writers Journey. 3rd edition. Studio City: Michael Wiese Productions, 2007
summary: In this section Vogler discusses the ressuration and the return with the exlier which are 2 very important parts of the story. the resurrection is the part in the story which the character must be reborn once more because that is what the audience wants. This section is also needed to show not only the hero learned a lesson but that he has retained the information.This section is also the climax of the story. In the section about the return with the elixer describes how the hero returns with something from the special world. Vogler also describes that there should be a certain amount of surprise witht the return with the elixer. He says that there should be some twist to it.
Reflection: I agree that the character must be tested once more after they have been initail taught the lesson. Just like when he describes the college student with the midterms and finals. The hero must be tested so they the audience knows that the hero has absolutely gaineds some knowledge that they will be taking with them.
Questions
What are some examples of elixers? How does what they are influence there importance?
What are some movies and books that have a twist in the return with the elixer?
summary: In this section Vogler discusses the ressuration and the return with the exlier which are 2 very important parts of the story. the resurrection is the part in the story which the character must be reborn once more because that is what the audience wants. This section is also needed to show not only the hero learned a lesson but that he has retained the information.This section is also the climax of the story. In the section about the return with the elixer describes how the hero returns with something from the special world. Vogler also describes that there should be a certain amount of surprise witht the return with the elixer. He says that there should be some twist to it.
Reflection: I agree that the character must be tested once more after they have been initail taught the lesson. Just like when he describes the college student with the midterms and finals. The hero must be tested so they the audience knows that the hero has absolutely gaineds some knowledge that they will be taking with them.
Questions
What are some examples of elixers? How does what they are influence there importance?
What are some movies and books that have a twist in the return with the elixer?
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Vogler pages 143-173
Vogler, Christopher. The Writers Journey. 3rd edition. Studio City: Michael Wiese Productions, 2007
Summary: In this part of the Vogler discusses the apporach to the inner most cave and the ordeal. In the apporach to the inner most cave was about the events leading up to the ordeal such as getting ready and having that last ciggeratte. In the section about the ordeal this is were the death and rebirth occur. Also what occurs is the major change in characteritcs of the hero.
Reflection: I disagree that the major change in the hero happens in ordeal stage. I think that the major change in the character ocurs in the special worl when it begins.
Questions: How is the death and rebirth depicted in movies?
What are different ways that it is depicted?
How is the ordeal important to the story?
Summary: In this part of the Vogler discusses the apporach to the inner most cave and the ordeal. In the apporach to the inner most cave was about the events leading up to the ordeal such as getting ready and having that last ciggeratte. In the section about the ordeal this is were the death and rebirth occur. Also what occurs is the major change in characteritcs of the hero.
Reflection: I disagree that the major change in the hero happens in ordeal stage. I think that the major change in the character ocurs in the special worl when it begins.
Questions: How is the death and rebirth depicted in movies?
What are different ways that it is depicted?
How is the ordeal important to the story?
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Vogler pages 127-143
Vogler, Christopher. The Writers Journey. 3rd edition. Studio City: Michael Wiese Productions, 2007
Summary: In this section of the book, Vogler discusses the crossing of the first threshold and test allies and enemies. In the section about the crossing of the first thershold Vogler discusses different ways that the hero can approach the threshold such as being forced. Also Vogler talks about the threshold guardians and their importance. Also in the section we had to read test allies and eniemies. In this section Vogler discusses the importance of the people that surrond the hero.
Reflection: In my opinion the most important thing in this section is the importance of the allies and enemies and sidekicks. This is important because through the relationships that the character has it can show more about the character and how they are as a person.
Questions:
Is there a sidekike in your life who provides comic relief? Who are they and how do they do it?
What are different thresholds that you have had in your own life and how did you get through them?
In more modern movies what are some examples of the watering hole is it still asd important as it used to be?
Summary: In this section of the book, Vogler discusses the crossing of the first threshold and test allies and enemies. In the section about the crossing of the first thershold Vogler discusses different ways that the hero can approach the threshold such as being forced. Also Vogler talks about the threshold guardians and their importance. Also in the section we had to read test allies and eniemies. In this section Vogler discusses the importance of the people that surrond the hero.
Reflection: In my opinion the most important thing in this section is the importance of the allies and enemies and sidekicks. This is important because through the relationships that the character has it can show more about the character and how they are as a person.
Questions:
Is there a sidekike in your life who provides comic relief? Who are they and how do they do it?
What are different thresholds that you have had in your own life and how did you get through them?
In more modern movies what are some examples of the watering hole is it still asd important as it used to be?
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Annotated Bibliography pages 107 to 125
Annotated Bibliography pages 107-125
Vogler, Christopher. The Writers Journey. 3rd edition. Studio City: Michael Wiese Productions, 2007.
Summary: In this section of the book Vogler discusses two things. He first focuses on the refusal of the call. The refusal of the call is about trying to aviod the adventure and the hero gives many lame excuses to get out of it, but if the hero does not eventually give in the the call tragedy can ensue, for example Lot looking back turns her into a pillar of salt. Also the hero might face two calls to adventure at once and must decide which one to go with. This makes him or her have to get there priorities straight. There are also some occasions where they hero actually tries or seeks out adventure.
The other part that Vogler discusses is the meeting with the mentor. This section is about how the mentor can impact the hero. The ways they can do this are being sources of wisdom. The mentors can teach the hero what they know and what they have experienced before. The mentor can also lead the hero in the wrong direction such as getting the hero to work with the other side.
Reaction. In my opinion the refusal of the call is a very important aspect of the story because it allows you to get to know the hero better. You get to understand what they are about and how the added pressure of the adventure can affect them. i also think the meeting with the mentor is very important because it lets you know who the character trusts and who the character wants help from.
Questions
In this modern time what kind of mentor to people want when the watch a movie or read a book?
Have you ever "refused a call" why did you refuse it?
What are some good reasons a hero might refuse a call?
Vogler, Christopher. The Writers Journey. 3rd edition. Studio City: Michael Wiese Productions, 2007.
Summary: In this section of the book Vogler discusses two things. He first focuses on the refusal of the call. The refusal of the call is about trying to aviod the adventure and the hero gives many lame excuses to get out of it, but if the hero does not eventually give in the the call tragedy can ensue, for example Lot looking back turns her into a pillar of salt. Also the hero might face two calls to adventure at once and must decide which one to go with. This makes him or her have to get there priorities straight. There are also some occasions where they hero actually tries or seeks out adventure.
The other part that Vogler discusses is the meeting with the mentor. This section is about how the mentor can impact the hero. The ways they can do this are being sources of wisdom. The mentors can teach the hero what they know and what they have experienced before. The mentor can also lead the hero in the wrong direction such as getting the hero to work with the other side.
Reaction. In my opinion the refusal of the call is a very important aspect of the story because it allows you to get to know the hero better. You get to understand what they are about and how the added pressure of the adventure can affect them. i also think the meeting with the mentor is very important because it lets you know who the character trusts and who the character wants help from.
Questions
In this modern time what kind of mentor to people want when the watch a movie or read a book?
Have you ever "refused a call" why did you refuse it?
What are some good reasons a hero might refuse a call?
Friday, October 3, 2008
Quiz on Kafta
1. The ordinary world in the story is what gregory discribes during the begining when he discusses his job as a travelling salesmen. The call to adventure is when he finds out he is the cockroach.
2. the social issue that is being discusses is the red scare and how people respond to people that are different.
3. a cockroach
2. the social issue that is being discusses is the red scare and how people respond to people that are different.
3. a cockroach
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Plan for revision
There are many things that I have to do to revise my paper. One thing that I have to do is be more specific and not use this that it etc. Another thing that I have to do is work on the wording of my sentences. I have a tendency to word things awkwardly. One more thing that I have to do is "unpack" my sentences. which means to add more detial to the sections.
Steps for editing:
For editing I have to check spelling, punctuation, and sentence construction.
Steps for editing:
For editing I have to check spelling, punctuation, and sentence construction.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Annotated Bibliography pages 83-105
Annotated Bibliography pages 83-105
Vogler, Christopher. The Writers Journey. 3rd edition. Studio City: Michael Wiese Productions, 2007.
Summary: In this section many things are discussed. Vogler first discusses the ordinary world in detail. The ordinary world is the beginning of the hero's journey. It tells the reader what the hero is leaving behind and also what is missing from there life in general.One of the first things the audience experiences is the title. The title can either intrigue the audience or make them not want to see or read the story. Also the ordinary world needs to provide some contrast in relation to the "special world". The example that is given by Vogler is the wizard of oz Dorothy starts out in a bland black and white world but then enters the "Technicolor" world.
Also in this section Vogler discusses the call to adventure. In this section of the book he talks about how to get the story moving and how some writers use the alluring technique to get the hero out of his or her ordinary world.
Reflection: I think that the description the Vogler gave in this section describes what I am trying to do in my personal story about the whale. This section gave me a better understanding about how I should go about making the contrast between the ordinary world and the special world greater.
Questions:
What are some examples of titles that really work for the story and some examples of titles that do not?
In this day and age how much of a contrast do you think we need between the ordinary and special world?
Has anybody ever used the alluring technique to get you to leave your ordinary world? Describe.
Vogler, Christopher. The Writers Journey. 3rd edition. Studio City: Michael Wiese Productions, 2007.
Summary: In this section many things are discussed. Vogler first discusses the ordinary world in detail. The ordinary world is the beginning of the hero's journey. It tells the reader what the hero is leaving behind and also what is missing from there life in general.One of the first things the audience experiences is the title. The title can either intrigue the audience or make them not want to see or read the story. Also the ordinary world needs to provide some contrast in relation to the "special world". The example that is given by Vogler is the wizard of oz Dorothy starts out in a bland black and white world but then enters the "Technicolor" world.
Also in this section Vogler discusses the call to adventure. In this section of the book he talks about how to get the story moving and how some writers use the alluring technique to get the hero out of his or her ordinary world.
Reflection: I think that the description the Vogler gave in this section describes what I am trying to do in my personal story about the whale. This section gave me a better understanding about how I should go about making the contrast between the ordinary world and the special world greater.
Questions:
What are some examples of titles that really work for the story and some examples of titles that do not?
In this day and age how much of a contrast do you think we need between the ordinary and special world?
Has anybody ever used the alluring technique to get you to leave your ordinary world? Describe.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Annotated Bib
Annotated Bibliography # 3 pages 39-80
Emily Cohen
Vogler, Christopher. The Writers Journey. Studio City, CA: Michael Wiese Productions, 2007.
Summary:
This section in Vogler is about many different people that the hero could meet on his or her journey.
A type of character that the hero encounters is the threshold guardian. The threshold guardian is in the story to test the hero.
Another type of archetype in the hero’s journey is the herald. The duty of the herald is to “issue challenges and announces the coming of significant change”. The herald is a need for change.
Another character that the hero comes into contact with is the Shapeshifter. The shapeshifter “appears to change constantly through the hero’s point of view.” Shapeshifter also adds suspense and character to the story.
Another Character that is encountered in the story is the shadow. The shadow’s function is to show what we do not like about ourselves and to “represent the power of repressed feelings.”
An important character in the story is the ally. The ally is important for many reasons such as being a companion and to provide comic relief in the story.
Reflection: In my opinion, I think that all these characters are very important to the development of the hero and to make the story interesting. I think that out of all the characters in this section the most important one is the ally. I think this because the ally is always there for the hero and gets him talking so we learn my about the hero through the eyes of the ally. Another reason I think the ally is important is because it gives the hero some form of comic relief which can make the story more interesting.
Questions:
Which character in this section to you think is the most important why?
In today’s society how necessary is it for the people we considered heroes to have allies or side kicks?
What are some different forms that the herald can take?
Emily Cohen
Vogler, Christopher. The Writers Journey. Studio City, CA: Michael Wiese Productions, 2007.
Summary:
This section in Vogler is about many different people that the hero could meet on his or her journey.
A type of character that the hero encounters is the threshold guardian. The threshold guardian is in the story to test the hero.
Another type of archetype in the hero’s journey is the herald. The duty of the herald is to “issue challenges and announces the coming of significant change”. The herald is a need for change.
Another character that the hero comes into contact with is the Shapeshifter. The shapeshifter “appears to change constantly through the hero’s point of view.” Shapeshifter also adds suspense and character to the story.
Another Character that is encountered in the story is the shadow. The shadow’s function is to show what we do not like about ourselves and to “represent the power of repressed feelings.”
An important character in the story is the ally. The ally is important for many reasons such as being a companion and to provide comic relief in the story.
Reflection: In my opinion, I think that all these characters are very important to the development of the hero and to make the story interesting. I think that out of all the characters in this section the most important one is the ally. I think this because the ally is always there for the hero and gets him talking so we learn my about the hero through the eyes of the ally. Another reason I think the ally is important is because it gives the hero some form of comic relief which can make the story more interesting.
Questions:
Which character in this section to you think is the most important why?
In today’s society how necessary is it for the people we considered heroes to have allies or side kicks?
What are some different forms that the herald can take?
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Which Disney Character would I be?
If I were any disney character I think I would be Mrs. Potts from the Beauty and the Beast.
I think I would be her because she keeps an eye on the romance that is developing and likes to have her nose in their business,and to help their love progress. I think that I fit this aspect of her because I love to hear people talk about their relationships and give them advice on what they might want to do if a problem should arise.
I also think I would be her because she is the primary mother figure in the movie. She keeps a look out on what is going on in the castle and takes a motherly role towards everyone in the movie such as her child Chip and Luminare. I think that I take this kind of role in every day life because I think that I like to look out for everyones safety and try to help everyone out in the long run. Another reason why I think I fit this motherly role is because I like to give out advice when asked for it.
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