“the handsomest drowned man in the world”

1) the children’s reaction to Esteban is to play with him on the beach. They remove the seaweed and jelly fish from him and bury him in the sand, then unbury him repeatedly. The women think he is the most handsome man they have ever seen. They react with passion towards him and the older women compassion. They imagined him as powerful and strong. The men went to try and find out who he was. When they returned they were upset by the amount of attention the women were giving the stranger. When the men saw Esteban’s face, they were impressed. The differences of opinion come from different ages and gender, but everyone was impressed.

2) the drowned man’s stature is very large compared to the dimensions of the village. The man was tall and large. The women imagined him hunching through doorways and breaking chairs. They said he would of had the biggest house.

3) The drowned man comes to symbolize strength and unity in the village. The funereal and preparations for it brought all of the people together.

4) the villagers are proud to have Esteban. Their new plans for the village reflect this because they are decorating the village and improving it so that everyone who comes will know that it was Esteban’s village.

5) the story is unrealistic, similar to how children’s stories are. Both are myths that have a happy ending.

6) I think the story is magical realism. Things that happen in the story would not happen ordinarily, but the characters react as if it is everyday life. In the story Marquez has a section where Esteban is talking in first person, dead People don’t talk in first person.

7) the body that was found was turned into a great person through the imagination of the villagers. They imagined his life and how successful he would of been.

8) myths can change the way people view things or react to things.

9) Marquez believes that Latin America is an unsafe place because of government instability and revolution. He has hope for Latin America and should not be seen as inferior to Europe. Latin America just needs a second chance and time.

10) Faulkner says the cold war is about everyone being afraid of being blown up. The hope for humanity is in the poets and writers who tap into the old varieties

Journal 3/27 – 3/29

March 27
I do not believe in magic. I think that anything claiming to be magic is fake or a trick. I’m a little superstitious. I don’t believe in bad luck if you cross paths with a black cat or anything like that, but I do knock on wood and things like that, but I’m not sure why.

March 28
I think everyone’s imagination decreases over time. This is because as we get older, we lose the child-like wonder that comes from being young and naive. Some people as they get older don’t lose their imagination, it just changes. I believe that I fall under the second category. I still imagine, but just different things than when I was younger. I don’t really think it has improved or gotten worse.

March 29
My core principles are pretty simple. I try to do the right thing, I’m kind to other people, i try hard, and basically treat others as you want to be treated. Besides those, I follow the law and try to follow the ten commandments and what the bible says.

Non-Violence Prezi

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Chapter 31

1)        The end of WWII brought many changes to the states of the Pacific Rim, especially in restructuring. Korea was divided between a Russian zone of occupation in the north and an American zone in the south. Taiwan was restored to China, which is principle was ruled by Kuomintang government headed by Chiang Kai-shek. The United States regained the Philippines and pledged to grant independence quickly, retaining some key military bases. European powers restored controls over their holdings in Vietnam, malaya, and Indonesia. Japan was occupied by American forces bent on introducing major changes that would prevent a recurrence of military aggression.  The Pacific regions of Asia did not quickly settle into agreed-upon patterns.  A decade after the end of WWII the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaya were independent, as part of the post war tide of decolonization.

2)        The common theme of growth in the Pacific Rim, was economic growth.  Japan’s economy improved with the help of its government. By the 1980s Japan was one of the two or three top economic world powers. The surge was made possible by government encouragement, educational expansion, and negligible military expenditures. Other Asian Pacific coast states mirrored Japan’s economic and political development. Political authoritarian rule under parliamentary forms was common. Governments fostered economic planning and technical education. Economies flourished until the end of the 1990s.

Journals 3/19- 3/22

March 19
Over spring break I flew to Houston Friday night for a volleyball tournament. Saturday and Sunday I played volleyball at the Houston convention center. Sunday night I flew from Houston to Florida. I stayed in Naples, Florida for 5 days. While I was there I layed by the pool, got a tan, and went shopping. The trip was fun and I got home Friday night. On Saturday I did a 2 hour spin class at the American airlines and It Was really fun. Lifetime raised 2 million dollars to donate to the lifetime foundation. On Sunday I rested and read, and did a little bit of homework.

March 20
I don’t really have a hero. Their are a lot of people that I look up to, such as my mom. I do not have a hero because nobody is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes so their is something about everyone that I do not want to follow and be like.

March 22
This week has gone by really fast. I am going to be 3 quizzes behind in English, I’m failing chemistry when I’ve never even gotten a C before, but hey I’ve got an A in math and Spanish. I don’t really know if my grades are better or worse, because I have more A’s, but some of my other grades are lower. I don’t really know what’s going on, but oh well. I’m going to play tennis tomorrow and take the day off, kinda.

Chapter 29

1) The 20th century can be called an American century because of the role of the
United States during World War II and the Cold War. The Americans managed the diplomatic structure of
Western Europe to offset the power of the Soviet Union. The United States led in militarization while
European arms spending decreased. The United States could make demands on Europeans because of its
Cold War contributions; it also took over the lead in technology and through the Marshall Plan asserted
economic dominance after 1945. American dominance was partially offset by the development of the
European Economic Community. American cultural leadership was related to consumerism and popular
culture: the United States led in the development of television and consumer fads.

2) From 1945 the United States and the Soviet Union were in worldwide diplomatic
competition. Western Europe became subject to United States pressures for German rearmament, higher
military expenditures, and the presence of American forces. Europeans at times protested, but they
recognized the need for American economic and military assistance. The Soviets helped their decision by
supporting internal communist movements. Britain and France eventually developed nuclear capabilities,
but their resources did not allow them to match the might of the United States and the Soviets. The
United States devoted increasing resources to military ends and influences while the protected Europeans
boosted civilian goals. Western Europe, despite colonial and cold war pressures, showed great
resiliency. New leaders emerged who worked to avoid the mistakes of the past. After 1945 their nations
moved forward on three fronts: extension of democratic political forms; modification of inter-European
rivalries; and a commitment to economic growth.

Journals 3/5 – 3/8

March 5
I have 5 days till spring break!! On Friday I won’t even be here because I have tennis then I’m flying to Houston that night and going to play volleyball for 2 days and then going to Florida Sunday night!! I’m going to soak up the sun with my sister and my best friend. I’m going to chill by the pool and on the beach for 5 days. It’s going to be great!!!!

March 6
The painting on the left shows the shift from agriculture to industrialism. The woman is holding a shovel whole standing in a green field, but in the background their are factories and a city. The other painting shows the chaos of war.

March 8
Art is a form of expression. Art work is the result of the artists expression. Art can be music, paintings, drawings, movies, writing, sculpture. Art can be anything, it’s all a matter of perspective.