The first semester of my high school career has been somewhat that of a roller coaster ride. There are harder classes, more drama, and more boring World History movies than I could have ever imagined possible. There are also, however, more good times than I could ever have hoped for. For example, tastier lunchroom food, funny phrases learned in Spanish, and Mi Ranchito chip and salsa. Yum!
As far as classes go, my most difficult are Pre-AP Chemistry and English. Chemistry sometimes drives me to the point of insanity. But once I master a million-step problem, I feel like I have actually accomplished something extraordinary. English is the same way. I never knew, until this year, that I could chart a sentence. Now I know that, and also that this could very well be my least favorite thing to do. Though the classes are hard, the teachers are amazing.
The chip and salsa from Mi Ranchito, I must say, is my favorite aspect of Spanish, besides the people I take the class with. We have an amazing woman for a teacher who cares about our grades as well as our stomachs.
As I look forward to the next semester, I can only hope that the upcoming session of school will be half as amazing as the first. Until then, I will be studying hard for semester tests and relaxing over the Holidays. Merry Christmas!
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
When I first read the Tragedy of Julius Caesar, I realized that my attention was not focused on Caesar, but Brutus.
Brutus, to me, appears to be the one who suffered most out of the whole ordeal. He was foolish and untrustworthy, and as the play neared the end, he realized this about himself.
Brutus was foolish enough to believe that the Roman public favored him over Caesar. Only days earlier people had gathered in the streets to sing their praises to Caesar. Also, Brutus allowed Cassius to sway his opinion of Caesar. Deep down Brutus knew that Caesar was an honorable man who wanted was best for his country. After only a few moments of talking to Cassius, Brutus had begun to question his opinion of his best friend.
Brutus was unfortunately untrustworthy also. He acted like Caesar's best friend right up until the moment he stabbed him. To be that two-faced is absolutely unbelievable.
At the end of the play, Brutus commits suicide. The cause of this, I am sure, was because Brutus had realized the person he had become.
The Tragedy of Julius Caesar should have been renamed The Fall of Brutus, The Most Noble of Romans, for this better suits the play.
Brutus, to me, appears to be the one who suffered most out of the whole ordeal. He was foolish and untrustworthy, and as the play neared the end, he realized this about himself.
Brutus was foolish enough to believe that the Roman public favored him over Caesar. Only days earlier people had gathered in the streets to sing their praises to Caesar. Also, Brutus allowed Cassius to sway his opinion of Caesar. Deep down Brutus knew that Caesar was an honorable man who wanted was best for his country. After only a few moments of talking to Cassius, Brutus had begun to question his opinion of his best friend.
Brutus was unfortunately untrustworthy also. He acted like Caesar's best friend right up until the moment he stabbed him. To be that two-faced is absolutely unbelievable.
At the end of the play, Brutus commits suicide. The cause of this, I am sure, was because Brutus had realized the person he had become.
The Tragedy of Julius Caesar should have been renamed The Fall of Brutus, The Most Noble of Romans, for this better suits the play.
Monday, December 8, 2008
Follow the Leader
After having read The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by Shakespeare, I noticed that the actions performed by Cassius not only took guts to accomplish, but also superb leadership qualities.
Being a leader means choosing what is best for your subjects, thinking issues out before acting, planning ahead, and perhaps being a bit manipulative.
Having a good head on his shoulders, Cassius seemed to have all of these attributes.
When he started his conquest to kill Caesar, he believed that what he was doing was for the best of the Roman people. He told Brutus that he thought Caesar was becoming too ambitious.
Also, he planned out the assassination of Caesar, the great warrior. He and his accomplices decided how, when, and where they would kill him.
They knew that they had better be able to have one good excuse for murdering the most beloved Caesar, which is why they thought ahead.
Cassius was also quite manipulative. He was the one who convinced Brutus of the power he held inside. At first Brutus wouldn't hear the words oozing from Cassius' mouth. But Cassius knew what Brutus wanted to hear and told him willingly.
Cassius, a man of questionable character, had one of the best attributes possible. That attribute was leadership.
Being a leader means choosing what is best for your subjects, thinking issues out before acting, planning ahead, and perhaps being a bit manipulative.
Having a good head on his shoulders, Cassius seemed to have all of these attributes.
When he started his conquest to kill Caesar, he believed that what he was doing was for the best of the Roman people. He told Brutus that he thought Caesar was becoming too ambitious.
Also, he planned out the assassination of Caesar, the great warrior. He and his accomplices decided how, when, and where they would kill him.
They knew that they had better be able to have one good excuse for murdering the most beloved Caesar, which is why they thought ahead.
Cassius was also quite manipulative. He was the one who convinced Brutus of the power he held inside. At first Brutus wouldn't hear the words oozing from Cassius' mouth. But Cassius knew what Brutus wanted to hear and told him willingly.
Cassius, a man of questionable character, had one of the best attributes possible. That attribute was leadership.
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