May 15,2012 (Quickwrite: From the Odyessy, Part II)

The possible reactions from the person that's returning home after being absent for so long are fear, happiness and anxiety. First, the person may feel fear because he might think people forgot about him, and that everything has changed, and s/he wont be able to fit in anymore. Another possible reaction is happiness. Of course, since s/he's been absent for so long, s/he would miss his/her home, family and friends. Also, another reaction may be anxiety, as in s/he can not wait to get home and meet all the people is to confirm that s/he isnt dead yet and s/he is just too anxoius to reveal that s/he is alive and good.

May 13, 2012 (Differences of Cyclops section in book and movie )

First, in the epic poem, Polyphemeus demanded several cups of wine from Odysseus, but in the movie, he only drank one. Second, in the poem, there was a dialogue between Polyphemeus and other Cyclops, but in the movie, he only screamed that "Nohbody's blinded him." Also, in the poem, Odyesseus and his men waited until the next day where Polyphemeus let out all the sheep to graze, and hid under them. However, in the movie, Odyesseus and his men hurried out the cave the moment Polyphemeus was blinded, and only one had disguised under sheep fur. When Odyesseus and his men embarked on their ship was were escaping, Polyphemeus had threw a huge rock hastily, but no rock was thrown in the poem. The mocking dialogue between Odyessues and Polyphemeus was shortened in the movie.

May 8, 2012 (Quickwrite: The Odyssey)

Who should be heros? What makes the heros heros? What did they do different from everyone else that makes them stand out and respecte so much? Fictional or movie heros can be superman and all the others with super powers. They were made heros because they helped the others. Helping the less fortunate or ones in difficult situation also makes people heros. Of course, people who sacrifice for others are often made heros too, like martyrs, for example. Also, a hero should never give up and reach his/her goal.

May 6, 2012 (Deceive for a purpose)

A group, institution, or organization can appear like one thing and actually be another under the surface. In other words, they can be deceptive. Not only groups, institutions, and organizations do that, but also countries. Let's take DPRK as an example. After the Korean War, the Koreans were left to decide which country they would like to live in, which there is no turning back. Many Koreans at that time chose North Korea since the North Korean town rigth next to the border looked so grand with ample amount of electricity and luxury. In reality, the electricty and goods are from the aid of Soviet Union. Also, the buildings that look so grand to lure the Koreans in were in fact hollow and empty in the inside. (There were even no floors!) This example shows how North Korea appeared one thing (luxurious) and actually was another (empty and poor), which its purpose was to lure more, get more Koreans in their country.

May 2, 2012 (Quickwrite: Beware of the dog pg. 686 )

Some people are still alittle bit racist, and people judge others by categorizing them into sterotypes. Also, people just judge others by their first impressions. Perhaps a girl was wearing all black, you would assume that she isnt the loud, outgoing type. Contradicting to the quickwrite prompt (the old saying about appearances can be deceiving) I think that first impressions are pretty accurate. However, yes, I've misjudged people, sometimes when two people meet, one can be having a bad day. People can find out their initial impressions are wrong by actually getting to know that person.