Thursday, May 13, 2010
Sang Spell Reading Log
Josh is the main character in Sang Spell. He hitchhikes to his aunt's house and along the way, he gets robbed and beaten by a man. When he wakes up Josh is in a small village called Canara and has no idea where he is or how he got there. While Josh is in Canara he shows how determined and strong/ brave he has become. For example, after Josh tells Prado how he broke his ribs that day before, the next statement Josh says is, "What i need is to go to an airport." This shows that even with broken ribs, Josh is very determined to get to his aunt's house no matter what. In addition, Josh's mom has recently died from a car accident. Imagine how hard that would be, living each day without a mom! But for Josh, he can do anything that's why he doesn't let that get to him on a deeper level. These are just a few reasons why Josh is determined and strong throughout Sang Spell.
Non-Fiction Writng Assignment
Nicole Fuerstnau
English 9 1st Hour
March 29, 2010
Non-Fiction Writing Assignment
The main idea of The Lost Boy shows how the author struggled with growing up
within the foster care system and his ability to overcome the abuse from his mother that he had experienced. And he learned, that he didn’t need to become a criminal in order to fit in with other foster children, instead he could just be himself. Dave Pelzer had a very difficult life and he could have chosen to go down the wrong path but he didn’t let his past stand in his way and became an outstanding citizen.
The author, Dave Pelzer, feels that being raised by foster care families was better than being raised by an abusive mother because if Dave Pelzer would have stayed with her he said that he would have been killed. Although foster care was an escape for him, it was hard for him to adjust to living in different foster homes. When he was an adolescent he would steal form local stores to try to fit in with his older foster brothers and his friends. As he grew up he learned that stealing was not needed to be liked and he felt apart of him becoming stronger. Overall Dave Pelzer is very grateful for the foster care system.
I feel that the main idea is true. Most people who have been abused are
traumatized for life and it’s very hard to recover from. Going from home to home can be hard on anyone and having to adjust to a new home when you finally get comfortable in the old home is very hard. Even though Dave Pelzer was badly abused he still wanted to go ahead and help kids to realize they could be anything. It makes me sad and upset when I hear about kids/teenagers being abused. I know that the foster care system can be tough but I’m happy that the children have a place to stay without getting abused.
The main implication for me is that I am grateful for my family because I have
someone who I know loves me no matter what. Also, after I read The Lost Boy, I have a desire to help troubled children and become a social worker. It opened my eyes to see that even if you’re in the foster care system you can still become something great. For example, Dave Pelzer went into the United States Air Force when in the beginning he had nothing. From reading The Lost Boy, I realized that when you see someone different, you should not judge them because you don’t actually know them.
The implications of the book to the city, state, country and the world is that Dave Pelzer can go to different places and tell his story to kids to give them hope and to make the children realize that no matter what life brings you, there is always a way that you can better yourselves. Dave Pelzer’s story will be heard by millions of people who will carry his message of hope to further generations.
The Lost Boy reminds me of other situations. For example, it reminds me of a story my mom told me about her roommate’s younger foster brother who had been in
several homes prior to living with them. Her foster brother was abused when he was a
toddler by his biological parents. Living with his biological parents was horrible. He would be thrown into a dryer and his parents would take the cigarette butts and burn him with them. Both young boys were abused by their parents and both were moved from foster home to foster home before a permanent foster home was found.
I have learned from The Lost Boy that you should always stay positive no matter
what situation life brings. I also learned that things can happen in life that you don’t expect but you can find ways to overcome it. I This non-fiction book helped me learn about the foster care system, social services, and the hardships of being a foster child. When I first thought of a foster care, I thought that all foster homes were abusive towards their foster child. Now I realize that not all homes in the foster care system are bad but that a lot of homes have loving and caring parents.
English 9 1st Hour
March 29, 2010
Non-Fiction Writing Assignment
The main idea of The Lost Boy shows how the author struggled with growing up
within the foster care system and his ability to overcome the abuse from his mother that he had experienced. And he learned, that he didn’t need to become a criminal in order to fit in with other foster children, instead he could just be himself. Dave Pelzer had a very difficult life and he could have chosen to go down the wrong path but he didn’t let his past stand in his way and became an outstanding citizen.
The author, Dave Pelzer, feels that being raised by foster care families was better than being raised by an abusive mother because if Dave Pelzer would have stayed with her he said that he would have been killed. Although foster care was an escape for him, it was hard for him to adjust to living in different foster homes. When he was an adolescent he would steal form local stores to try to fit in with his older foster brothers and his friends. As he grew up he learned that stealing was not needed to be liked and he felt apart of him becoming stronger. Overall Dave Pelzer is very grateful for the foster care system.
I feel that the main idea is true. Most people who have been abused are
traumatized for life and it’s very hard to recover from. Going from home to home can be hard on anyone and having to adjust to a new home when you finally get comfortable in the old home is very hard. Even though Dave Pelzer was badly abused he still wanted to go ahead and help kids to realize they could be anything. It makes me sad and upset when I hear about kids/teenagers being abused. I know that the foster care system can be tough but I’m happy that the children have a place to stay without getting abused.
The main implication for me is that I am grateful for my family because I have
someone who I know loves me no matter what. Also, after I read The Lost Boy, I have a desire to help troubled children and become a social worker. It opened my eyes to see that even if you’re in the foster care system you can still become something great. For example, Dave Pelzer went into the United States Air Force when in the beginning he had nothing. From reading The Lost Boy, I realized that when you see someone different, you should not judge them because you don’t actually know them.
The implications of the book to the city, state, country and the world is that Dave Pelzer can go to different places and tell his story to kids to give them hope and to make the children realize that no matter what life brings you, there is always a way that you can better yourselves. Dave Pelzer’s story will be heard by millions of people who will carry his message of hope to further generations.
The Lost Boy reminds me of other situations. For example, it reminds me of a story my mom told me about her roommate’s younger foster brother who had been in
several homes prior to living with them. Her foster brother was abused when he was a
toddler by his biological parents. Living with his biological parents was horrible. He would be thrown into a dryer and his parents would take the cigarette butts and burn him with them. Both young boys were abused by their parents and both were moved from foster home to foster home before a permanent foster home was found.
I have learned from The Lost Boy that you should always stay positive no matter
what situation life brings. I also learned that things can happen in life that you don’t expect but you can find ways to overcome it. I This non-fiction book helped me learn about the foster care system, social services, and the hardships of being a foster child. When I first thought of a foster care, I thought that all foster homes were abusive towards their foster child. Now I realize that not all homes in the foster care system are bad but that a lot of homes have loving and caring parents.
Answers for Things Fall Apart
Nicole Fuerstnau
March 20, 2010.
English 9, Mrs. Lang.
Answer’s about my Topic.
1. Some topics talked about in the additional notes that I did not have before was
the night when Chielo took Ezinma. Okonkwo arrives with his machete and has the role
of a strong, manly protector. However because affection is a sign of weakness in
Okonkwo’s eyes, he forces himself to wait before following after Chielo. One topic that I had in my notes but I didn’t see in the additional notes was what had happened at the marketplace. Here, Obierka asked Okonkwo if he was afraid that Egonwanne would convince the clan not to fight. Okonkwo was very offended when Obierka thought he was afraid and so Okonkwo said that he would fight alone if he chooses. 2. The additional notes explained more about Okonkwo’s fear of looking weak or becoming less masculine and they also explained to me how Okonkwo is both physically and emotionally destructive. The additional notes helped me too fully understand the true meaning of the theme fear of failure in Things Fall Apart, which in the end helped in writing my essay.
3. My notes and the additional notes that were provided are alike in that they both explain how Okonkwo doesn’t want to be anything like his father and in doing so he
shows no emotions except anger. Both of the notes also show Okonkwo taking part of
Ikemefuna’s death and how that incident leads to two things. The first thing is that
Okonkwo and Nwoye will become father apart form each other. The other thing that
comes out of it is Nwoye’s heart breaking for the second time and he goes to join the Christians. The additional notes and my notes aren’t different from each other.
4. To improve my notes, I could have used sticky notes and referred back to the page after or when we had free time in class. In doing that I would have had more notes of better quality to use for my essay. Or I could have written down the page number and what the sentence started with and look back on it to find it. That way I could still pay attention when we were reading instead of messing around with trying to get all of the notes.
5. I found ten quotes in Things Fall Apart. The first quote is “Afraid? I do not
care what he does to you. I despise him and those who listen to him. I shall fight alone if I choose.” This happens in the marketplace and means that Okonkwo was mad that Obierka thought that he was afraid of Egonwanne since he is afraid to look weak to others. Another quote is “My father, they have killed me!” “Okonkwo drew his machete and cut him down”. This is Okonkwo, walking with his clan, afraid of being looked at as weak and so helps kill his son. I also found one that said “He had no patience with unsuccessful men. He had no patience with his father.” This is basically saying that men with no titles and who were lazy he didn’t like and in this case he was talking about his father. The quote “Okonkwo ruled his household with a heavy hand.” This means that his family was afraid of him and in Okonkwo’s household he ruled by fear. The next quote that I found was “It was the fear of himself, lest he should be found to resemble his father.” The quote is saying Okonkwo had a great fear of becoming like his father. The sixth quote is “Okonkwo was especially fond of Ezinma. She looked very much like her mother, who was once the village beauty. But his fondness only showed on very rare occasions.” Okonkwo is afraid of showing his emotions, unless they are feelings of anger or aggression because he is afraid people will look at him as weak and so he doesn’t show any affection for his favorite child. The next quote is “Perhaps down in his heart Okonkwo was not a cruel man. But his whole life was dominated by fear, the fear of failure and of weakness.” Okonkwo didn’t want to be anything like his father, so he lived in a world of the fear of failure his whole life. Another quote is “When did you become a shivering old woman. How can a man who has killed five men in battle fall to pieces because they added a boy to their number?” This is Okonkwo asking himself, after he helped killed Ikemefuna, how he has become so weak, weak like a woman. The quote that’s next is “We should have killed the white man if you had listened to me.” Okonkwo’s talking to the other people in jail and believed that killing the white man would have shown strength but instead they failed and showed weakness. The last quote I found was “Then they came to the tree from which Okonkwo’s body was dangling, and they stopped dead.” Okonkwo always felt that he didn’t want to die and end up failing alone like his father; however, he ended up committing suicide and died alone like his father and he also failed alone.
6. The story that I am reading for non-fiction March has a similar theme. In The
Lost Boy, Dave had a fear of not being able to do anything correct because of how he was treated when he was a young boy. However, instead of having aggression like Okonkwo in Things Fall Apart, Dave had the feeling of loneliness and hopelessness. In both books the theme is the same as both characters had to try to overcome their fear of failure throughout life and that there was someone who had contributed to their fear of failure.
5c. Fear of failure does connect with my philosophies about life. I do share fear of failure but I do not express it with anger neither depression nor do I hide it form my friends and family. I feel that if you express it with bad emotions it can ruin your life and the lives around you, as seen in Things Fall Apart. Unlike Okonkwo, I don’t let fear of failure hold me back from trying new things. I think that it’s good to not let fear keep you from experiencing life. When I do have fear of failure I strive to overcome it by trying to do the best I possible can. I believe that you can’t overcome anything unless you try. These are some ideas why Fear of failure connects with my personal ideas.
March 20, 2010.
English 9, Mrs. Lang.
Answer’s about my Topic.
1. Some topics talked about in the additional notes that I did not have before was
the night when Chielo took Ezinma. Okonkwo arrives with his machete and has the role
of a strong, manly protector. However because affection is a sign of weakness in
Okonkwo’s eyes, he forces himself to wait before following after Chielo. One topic that I had in my notes but I didn’t see in the additional notes was what had happened at the marketplace. Here, Obierka asked Okonkwo if he was afraid that Egonwanne would convince the clan not to fight. Okonkwo was very offended when Obierka thought he was afraid and so Okonkwo said that he would fight alone if he chooses. 2. The additional notes explained more about Okonkwo’s fear of looking weak or becoming less masculine and they also explained to me how Okonkwo is both physically and emotionally destructive. The additional notes helped me too fully understand the true meaning of the theme fear of failure in Things Fall Apart, which in the end helped in writing my essay.
3. My notes and the additional notes that were provided are alike in that they both explain how Okonkwo doesn’t want to be anything like his father and in doing so he
shows no emotions except anger. Both of the notes also show Okonkwo taking part of
Ikemefuna’s death and how that incident leads to two things. The first thing is that
Okonkwo and Nwoye will become father apart form each other. The other thing that
comes out of it is Nwoye’s heart breaking for the second time and he goes to join the Christians. The additional notes and my notes aren’t different from each other.
4. To improve my notes, I could have used sticky notes and referred back to the page after or when we had free time in class. In doing that I would have had more notes of better quality to use for my essay. Or I could have written down the page number and what the sentence started with and look back on it to find it. That way I could still pay attention when we were reading instead of messing around with trying to get all of the notes.
5. I found ten quotes in Things Fall Apart. The first quote is “Afraid? I do not
care what he does to you. I despise him and those who listen to him. I shall fight alone if I choose.” This happens in the marketplace and means that Okonkwo was mad that Obierka thought that he was afraid of Egonwanne since he is afraid to look weak to others. Another quote is “My father, they have killed me!” “Okonkwo drew his machete and cut him down”. This is Okonkwo, walking with his clan, afraid of being looked at as weak and so helps kill his son. I also found one that said “He had no patience with unsuccessful men. He had no patience with his father.” This is basically saying that men with no titles and who were lazy he didn’t like and in this case he was talking about his father. The quote “Okonkwo ruled his household with a heavy hand.” This means that his family was afraid of him and in Okonkwo’s household he ruled by fear. The next quote that I found was “It was the fear of himself, lest he should be found to resemble his father.” The quote is saying Okonkwo had a great fear of becoming like his father. The sixth quote is “Okonkwo was especially fond of Ezinma. She looked very much like her mother, who was once the village beauty. But his fondness only showed on very rare occasions.” Okonkwo is afraid of showing his emotions, unless they are feelings of anger or aggression because he is afraid people will look at him as weak and so he doesn’t show any affection for his favorite child. The next quote is “Perhaps down in his heart Okonkwo was not a cruel man. But his whole life was dominated by fear, the fear of failure and of weakness.” Okonkwo didn’t want to be anything like his father, so he lived in a world of the fear of failure his whole life. Another quote is “When did you become a shivering old woman. How can a man who has killed five men in battle fall to pieces because they added a boy to their number?” This is Okonkwo asking himself, after he helped killed Ikemefuna, how he has become so weak, weak like a woman. The quote that’s next is “We should have killed the white man if you had listened to me.” Okonkwo’s talking to the other people in jail and believed that killing the white man would have shown strength but instead they failed and showed weakness. The last quote I found was “Then they came to the tree from which Okonkwo’s body was dangling, and they stopped dead.” Okonkwo always felt that he didn’t want to die and end up failing alone like his father; however, he ended up committing suicide and died alone like his father and he also failed alone.
6. The story that I am reading for non-fiction March has a similar theme. In The
Lost Boy, Dave had a fear of not being able to do anything correct because of how he was treated when he was a young boy. However, instead of having aggression like Okonkwo in Things Fall Apart, Dave had the feeling of loneliness and hopelessness. In both books the theme is the same as both characters had to try to overcome their fear of failure throughout life and that there was someone who had contributed to their fear of failure.
5c. Fear of failure does connect with my philosophies about life. I do share fear of failure but I do not express it with anger neither depression nor do I hide it form my friends and family. I feel that if you express it with bad emotions it can ruin your life and the lives around you, as seen in Things Fall Apart. Unlike Okonkwo, I don’t let fear of failure hold me back from trying new things. I think that it’s good to not let fear keep you from experiencing life. When I do have fear of failure I strive to overcome it by trying to do the best I possible can. I believe that you can’t overcome anything unless you try. These are some ideas why Fear of failure connects with my personal ideas.
Things Fall Apart Essay
Nicole Fuerstnau
March 21, 2010
English 9, 1st hour
Essay
The quote, to me, means that Okonkwo’s story took place a long time ago because
this would not have happened in today’s society unless it was in an uncivilized place. Also that Okonkwo is a man who teaches you about a culture/society that is falling apart.
He is so attached to the idea of war because it got him the respect from the other clan members. Okonkwo wants respect because he doesn’t want anyone to associate him
with his father. That is why Okonkwo becomes a great warrior throughout the nine
villages. However Okonkwo can not do anything about the new government that the
white men have brought because not all of his clan members are in agreement to go to
war. Even if they did, they would be fighting against their own brothers since some have joined the missionaries. In the end Okonkwo fails and commits suicide.
I believe that the statement/quote is to be true because in history, each village had there own culture or way of life and was broken apart by Europeans. Also that most clans couldn’t stop the persuasion of the missionaries and eventually the missionaries gained control of their villages. Neither, the villagers or Europeans were willing tocompromise because they didn’t want to understand each other’s cultures. There were examples in Things Fall Apart that showed how even the most strongest warrior was helpless when it came to the white men. For example, Okonkwo’s ability to fight didn’t help to get rid of the missionaries it only made it worse for him. The information above is why I came to believe that the quote is true.
March 21, 2010
English 9, 1st hour
Essay
The quote, to me, means that Okonkwo’s story took place a long time ago because
this would not have happened in today’s society unless it was in an uncivilized place. Also that Okonkwo is a man who teaches you about a culture/society that is falling apart.
He is so attached to the idea of war because it got him the respect from the other clan members. Okonkwo wants respect because he doesn’t want anyone to associate him
with his father. That is why Okonkwo becomes a great warrior throughout the nine
villages. However Okonkwo can not do anything about the new government that the
white men have brought because not all of his clan members are in agreement to go to
war. Even if they did, they would be fighting against their own brothers since some have joined the missionaries. In the end Okonkwo fails and commits suicide.
I believe that the statement/quote is to be true because in history, each village had there own culture or way of life and was broken apart by Europeans. Also that most clans couldn’t stop the persuasion of the missionaries and eventually the missionaries gained control of their villages. Neither, the villagers or Europeans were willing tocompromise because they didn’t want to understand each other’s cultures. There were examples in Things Fall Apart that showed how even the most strongest warrior was helpless when it came to the white men. For example, Okonkwo’s ability to fight didn’t help to get rid of the missionaries it only made it worse for him. The information above is why I came to believe that the quote is true.
Bottled Water Essay
Nicole Fuerstnau
Mrs. Lang
English 9
22 April, 2010
Bottled Water Essay
When you’re thirsty, are you hesitant to grab bottled water
because you’re unsure if it’s safe for you? You no longer have to
worry. Some people, however, believe that bottled water isn’t safe for you because how it effects the environment and more. Bottled water is safe for you because it passes all of the government regulations, it is a source of purified water, the containers must be sanitary, and the container also is recyclable.
One of the reasons why bottled water is safe is because
bottled water must meet the FDA standards. The standards for FDA
are food safety, labeling, and quality. The FDA is very strict and
protective of public health because it must meet the environmental
protection agency standards for public water systems. Because bottled
water has to go through/pass so many requirements, it’s not possible
for it to be unsafe. Bottled water, also, must have specific
characteristics in order to be called spring water, purified water, etc.
Bottled water is regulated at both the federal and local levels by the
strict agencies.
Another reason why bottled water is safe is because the
container of the water must be sanitary. The Good Manufacturing
Practices (GMP) requires a sanitary environment that the container of
water is produced. “The GMP requires that the containers are packaged in sanitary, safety sealed containers which must be confirmed by the FDA for food contract.” Having sanitary containers helps to keep the consumers safe from germs and bacteria. Just because the containers of the bottled water is sanitary doesn’t change the fact that it can be recyclable, which is a positive feature because the container will not pollute the environment.
The final reason why bottled water is safe is because the
water flows from controlled water sources. The water can come form
springs and artesian wells that must be protected, by law, form the
influence of the environment like surface intrusion. This standard
makes sure that the water isn’t contaminated by Cryptosporidium.
“Cryptosporidium is a parasite that can contaminate water and infect a
person that consumes it.” By having the water sources controlled, it
decreases the chance of having any parasite in bottled water that you might purchase.
The opposing side thinks that bottled water isn’t safe for you for
many reasons. For starters they think that bottled water is not safe for
he environment. However, bottled water is environmentally friendly if
the source is a public water supply and because the bottles are able to
be recycled. Also, the opposing position thinks that stores like “Wal-
Mart and Giant Brands are no different than tap water when their
bottled water was chemically tested.” This is a very weak argument on
their half because it means that if you tasted both of the waters, tap
and bottled, they would taste identical.
In conclusion, bottled water is safe for you because
the container is recyclable, the container must be sanitary, the water has to pass certain requirements, and comes from naturally flowing springs. After looking at both view points, clearly bottled water is safe for you.
Mrs. Lang
English 9
22 April, 2010
Bottled Water Essay
When you’re thirsty, are you hesitant to grab bottled water
because you’re unsure if it’s safe for you? You no longer have to
worry. Some people, however, believe that bottled water isn’t safe for you because how it effects the environment and more. Bottled water is safe for you because it passes all of the government regulations, it is a source of purified water, the containers must be sanitary, and the container also is recyclable.
One of the reasons why bottled water is safe is because
bottled water must meet the FDA standards. The standards for FDA
are food safety, labeling, and quality. The FDA is very strict and
protective of public health because it must meet the environmental
protection agency standards for public water systems. Because bottled
water has to go through/pass so many requirements, it’s not possible
for it to be unsafe. Bottled water, also, must have specific
characteristics in order to be called spring water, purified water, etc.
Bottled water is regulated at both the federal and local levels by the
strict agencies.
Another reason why bottled water is safe is because the
container of the water must be sanitary. The Good Manufacturing
Practices (GMP) requires a sanitary environment that the container of
water is produced. “The GMP requires that the containers are packaged in sanitary, safety sealed containers which must be confirmed by the FDA for food contract.” Having sanitary containers helps to keep the consumers safe from germs and bacteria. Just because the containers of the bottled water is sanitary doesn’t change the fact that it can be recyclable, which is a positive feature because the container will not pollute the environment.
The final reason why bottled water is safe is because the
water flows from controlled water sources. The water can come form
springs and artesian wells that must be protected, by law, form the
influence of the environment like surface intrusion. This standard
makes sure that the water isn’t contaminated by Cryptosporidium.
“Cryptosporidium is a parasite that can contaminate water and infect a
person that consumes it.” By having the water sources controlled, it
decreases the chance of having any parasite in bottled water that you might purchase.
The opposing side thinks that bottled water isn’t safe for you for
many reasons. For starters they think that bottled water is not safe for
he environment. However, bottled water is environmentally friendly if
the source is a public water supply and because the bottles are able to
be recycled. Also, the opposing position thinks that stores like “Wal-
Mart and Giant Brands are no different than tap water when their
bottled water was chemically tested.” This is a very weak argument on
their half because it means that if you tasted both of the waters, tap
and bottled, they would taste identical.
In conclusion, bottled water is safe for you because
the container is recyclable, the container must be sanitary, the water has to pass certain requirements, and comes from naturally flowing springs. After looking at both view points, clearly bottled water is safe for you.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
The Odyssey
The night i escpaed from the cyclops i had a strange dream. The dream started off at the cyclops Polyphemus' cave. Much to my suprise, as i looked over to the cyclops he was'nt blind anymore. As soon as he saw me he started towards me shouting, "i'll get my revenge on you Odysseus." With spear in hand, i lunged toward him shouting back, "you'll never eat me i blinded you once and i'll blind you again." but then i suddenly relized that without him alive i would'nt survive. So i qickly devised a new plan to keep both of us alive untill the stone was moved. I grab the harden woodenstaf and pour a small amount of wine into it and offered it to him, hoping it would make him drunk. If he was drunk enough i could convience him to remove the stone which would lead me to my freedom. However when i offered it to him, he slapped it out of my hands and grabbed my spear and attacked me. Startled i woke up, hands sweaty and shakey, relizing it was just a dream.
My Monster
A monster in my life right now is balancing school and pom. It's a monster for me because it's very stressful and sometimes i don't have enough hours in the day to get everything that i need done with.
When i get home from school the first thing i do is my homework and by the time im done it's 4:30 and i have to eat still, stretch for pom, and clean up around the house. I leave at 5:20 that for me doesn't give me enough time to do extra things and to get what i wanted done. After i leave, i don't get home untill 9:15 which makes me all tired out and i can barely wake up in the morning. This is why balancing school and pom is a monster for me.
When i get home from school the first thing i do is my homework and by the time im done it's 4:30 and i have to eat still, stretch for pom, and clean up around the house. I leave at 5:20 that for me doesn't give me enough time to do extra things and to get what i wanted done. After i leave, i don't get home untill 9:15 which makes me all tired out and i can barely wake up in the morning. This is why balancing school and pom is a monster for me.
American Slavery and India's caste system
I think that the reasons for slavery given by the businesses were not justified. For examle, the landowners said they needed men to work on their land. this shows that they are to lazy to do it themselves. Also, if they needed people to work, instead of usiong African Americans they could of hired someone else to do it. I also feel that India's caste system is not justified because i do not agree with the way their classes are set up One of the reasons why i'm against the caste system is the physicall abuse that it cause. An example is when a six year old girl almost died because she walked threw a path of a higher class. I don't agree with either, American Slavery or India's Caste System. I feel that all men are created equally and should have an oppurtunity to achieve their desires despite their race and their class.
India's Caste System:
I feel that the caste system should not stay in place. As of right now, there is a fifth group called the "untouchables." I know that they are geting some help; howver, i feel they still need more. Obviously, if they are unhelathy, poorly educated, and discriminated against there shouldn't even be a fifth class. The "untouchables" should be looked at equally as the others. Also, there wasa six year old girl thrown in the fire because she walked threw a path reserved for only the upper class. This shows, how serious the Indian's are about their Caste System and if we don't get rid of the system soon it's going to get worse. For example, they could let the entire classes walk through any path they want, even though its not their own area. In addition, the gujjars community has been economically and educationally left behind. Obviously, if they would have had some assistence they would not want to be lowered into another class. Also, the gujjar"s should be able to get goverment jobs and have benifits like the scheduled tribs. These are just a few things that are wrong about the Caste system and my leaving the CAste System in place it would cause more damage to India. That is why i think we should eliminate India's Caste System.
India's Caste System:
I feel that the caste system should not stay in place. As of right now, there is a fifth group called the "untouchables." I know that they are geting some help; howver, i feel they still need more. Obviously, if they are unhelathy, poorly educated, and discriminated against there shouldn't even be a fifth class. The "untouchables" should be looked at equally as the others. Also, there wasa six year old girl thrown in the fire because she walked threw a path reserved for only the upper class. This shows, how serious the Indian's are about their Caste System and if we don't get rid of the system soon it's going to get worse. For example, they could let the entire classes walk through any path they want, even though its not their own area. In addition, the gujjars community has been economically and educationally left behind. Obviously, if they would have had some assistence they would not want to be lowered into another class. Also, the gujjar"s should be able to get goverment jobs and have benifits like the scheduled tribs. These are just a few things that are wrong about the Caste system and my leaving the CAste System in place it would cause more damage to India. That is why i think we should eliminate India's Caste System.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Nectar in a Sieve
By examining the two characters and actions in Nectar in a Sieve, it's clear that the caste system plays an important part in the influencing the people's lives and decisions that they make.
The main action that influences Rukmani's and nathan's lives and decision they make in the tannery. A while after the tannery was built Nathan's landowner forced him to give up his land because they were going to give it to the tannery. Since Nathan was only a farmer he could'nt do anything about it because the landowner was higher in class than he was. Nathan and his family was forced to live without a home.
When Nathan and Rukmani go to find there son they meet a boy named Pullis. He looks half starved to death. This is because he is in a lower class than the other people in his village and can't fend for himself. Pullis has to beg for money, so he can buy food to stay alive. Now if he was in a higher class he could live like a child is supposed to and become as healthy as he can.
After Rukmani has her last child, Kuti, there is a drought. Irrawaddy goes into prostitution so that Kuti can get better again. Since Rukmani and her husband has no money to provide food. But if they were in a higher class, they would have had enough money to keep Kuti alive. Instead of him dying out of starvation.
These are just a few of the examples about the caste system through out Nectar in a Sieve that show the caste system impacting/influencing people's lives.
The main action that influences Rukmani's and nathan's lives and decision they make in the tannery. A while after the tannery was built Nathan's landowner forced him to give up his land because they were going to give it to the tannery. Since Nathan was only a farmer he could'nt do anything about it because the landowner was higher in class than he was. Nathan and his family was forced to live without a home.
When Nathan and Rukmani go to find there son they meet a boy named Pullis. He looks half starved to death. This is because he is in a lower class than the other people in his village and can't fend for himself. Pullis has to beg for money, so he can buy food to stay alive. Now if he was in a higher class he could live like a child is supposed to and become as healthy as he can.
After Rukmani has her last child, Kuti, there is a drought. Irrawaddy goes into prostitution so that Kuti can get better again. Since Rukmani and her husband has no money to provide food. But if they were in a higher class, they would have had enough money to keep Kuti alive. Instead of him dying out of starvation.
These are just a few of the examples about the caste system through out Nectar in a Sieve that show the caste system impacting/influencing people's lives.
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