My Research Paper :)

For my research paper I wrote about Katherine Philips. After doing the research on her and reading some of her writings, I really liked her. Her poetry is actually easy to understand, and easy to relate too. I never get emotional after reading things. I don't know why but after reading one of her poems about her son who passed away, I had tears in my eyes.

I'm definitely glad I picked Katherine Philips to research and I will be reading more of her poetry and other writings when I get the chance. Whoever is following my blogs should definitely look her up and read at least a couple poems from her. You'll like them. :)

The Beggar's Opera

I enjoyed reading The Beggar's Opera because to me it was a comedy. How each character acted towards each other and how the women were presented in the opera made it interesting. In society today, we still have the "whores" and the people who judge them. Today women are targets for being trashy and good for nothing but that. I am not talking about just men looking at women that way, but other women are degrading them and each other too! I think women should be made to feel worthy and they should be made to feel repected.

The Epic Poem!

So I happen to like Justin Bieber, which made it hard to write something about him finding his manhood.
Although, after reading the finished epic poem it was really good and funny. I think Tony's was my favorite because I couldn't stop laughing. After saying all that, this was my part of the epic poem,

"I have come to make sure you never sing again Justin Bieber!"
As JoBroCyrus spoke,
he began to move closer and closer to Bieber.
Bieber doesn't move on his quest to manhood.
"Ohhh, this is an S.O.S. Ohhh, this is an S.O.S"
JoBroCyrus sings as he sees Bieber shaking,
in his new Nike sneakers.
Bieber closes his eyes,
lifts his microphone up.
Then he,

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

This story was very fascinating to read! Throughout the whole story it talks about chivalry. Chivalry is pretty much a respect or noble factor. To have chivalry, you have respect for and from others as well as yourself. You also have honor which people look up to.

The society today needs more chivalry. I understand everyone makes mistakes and every learns on there own about life, but more chivalry in the world would make for a much better place.

Taming of The Shrew

The story reminded me a lot of high school drama. Don't get me wrong the story was interesting at times but I wouldn't want to read it again. Without the No Fear Shakespeare I wouldn't of even wanted to read it the first time. Thank God I had that book!

I think it is funny and interesting how the story line back then is still how some people act to this day. People will marry for money or for looks, but then again there are still a lot of people out there that will marry for the right reason which is love. Money and looks are very nice qualities in people but there would be no happiness!

Prologue for The Canterbury Tales

The prologue for The Canterbury Tales made the stories of each pilgrim more understandable. They are all different in many ways but still made the journey with each other. Also, they took the time throughout the whole journey to get to know one another. In a way all of us our like the pilgrims in The Canterbury Tales because we all have our tales of how we came to be who we are today. We all are very different and if we actually took the time to get to know one another and hear stories of our lives before judging everyone, it would make life a lot more interesting just like all of the tales of the pilgrims.

Everyman!

Out of all the stories we have had to read, Everyman has to be one of my favorites. I enjoyed all the activities we did in class to go along with the story too. People could relate to the Everyman because Everyman goes through all the stages of characters through life. Everyman is also a morality play. I like morality plays because of the religious aspect as well as the mystery to them. I think one of the biggest mysteries of Everyman is judgement day.

The Canterbury Tales

My name is Lafonda Jackson and I am the well known gangster from Malibu. I give people the crazy eye when they be gettin' on my nerves. They know then I am all business and no talk. I dropped out of school when I turned sixteen. School is whack and I am way too cool. My homie D-money could not take his younger sister to Disney World for a field trip with her class. He ended up paying me to take her. I better be gettin' paid good cash to take her.

First Post! :)

Hey there! Let me just start off by saying I'm not the best at blogging! I have no idea how to work any of this haha. But we'll see how it all goes! I don't like to read a lot of british literature but so far I am loving Mrs. Watson's class! I am always working or in my classes so I won't be on here a whole whole lot.
Have a good day :)

-Britt*