Merchant of Venice pre-reading work

1. Don't rely on outward appearances when making judgements.
Agree. What's on the outside is only one perspecrive. There is still so much to reveal, but it's just hidden. When I was youmger and searching for books I tend to judge how I would like it by looking at the cover. As I get older I learn there is much more than just a picture on the cover.
2. Justice is always blind.
Agree. Life would be alot more fair if people weren't biased on their decisions. People would be treated as equal without discrimination. When having debates in History class, the judges are usually biased to the side they like the best. What they should do is listen to both sides' details and judge by that, not what they prefer.
3. A brotherly love between two friends can be just as strong as an intimate love between a man and a woman.
Disagree. I believe you can love two people, in which you have different relationships with, just as equally, but you can love those two people in different ways. I love my brothers and parents just as equally, but I show it in different ways.
4. You can break a promise as long as you have a good excuse.
Disagree. A promise is given as a guarantee.  It doesn't matter how good the excuse is, a promise can never be broken. Before making a promise I always make sure it is something I am willingly and able to fulfill.
5. Love is blind.
Agree. It shouldn't matter what the person looks like. What matters is how they treat you. When knowing who my friends are I only care about how they act towards me. Everyone is equal in my eyes.
6. Stereotypes are often right.
Disagree. Stereotypes do not apply to everyone. It is a way of discriminating people and I don't believe in it. A stereotype for asians is that their parents are always strict when it comes to school, but my parents are the complete opposite. This shows that stereotypes are not always right.
7. An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth is a good motto to live by.
Disagree. People should do things with the kindness of their heart. Those who agree with this motto are very ungrateful. When I help someone with homework I don't expect them to give me something in return, like money. I am just doing what I feel is right

Sheryl and Madison:
1. Being sad can be strange for me. I might not even know what I'm feeling most of the time. Sometimes I can be happy, but the environment im in can set off a different mood. Being sad can send mixed messages. It can turn into anger or being depressed. That's why its so hard to identify what you're feeling. Sadness is a strange, and difficult feeling to identify.
2. Attitudes regarding usary have definitely changed since then. People enjoy lending money for inrerest today. The more money the put in, the interest adds up and results in more money being taken out. Money today is desired by all. Everyone wants more money to live the best life they possibly could. Back then they would disagree with usary. This would be becuase they didn't have enough money or experienced bankruptcy, leading to lose trust in banks. Today, usury is a very common thing.
3. It is not right to lend someone alot of money. In most cases you can't trust everyone with a large amount of money. Especially if you don't know their background. Some people will go to extreme measures just for money. It puts everyone else at risk. You should never lend someone a lot of money without knowing who they really are.
4. I don't expect these elements to blend well. Ethnic and religion are two topics that people see from many perspectives. In most cases people don't agree with others. Disagreements could cause conflict even with the people you love. It isn't something that should be played around with.

Of Mice and Men: Movie Poster

Metaphor Graphic Card (FINAL)

Metaphor Graphic Card

I am a Computer (FINAL)

I am a Computer

Intelligent, I will always find a solution

Endless amounts of knowledge

Rest in my fingertips

Versatile, convenient, and advanced is my definition

I am a Computer

There is no doubt that

I am needed in everyday life

I am the solution

To all of your questions
I am a Computer

Never underestimate my possibilities

With every click

There is more and more to reveal

But it takes time and effort

For me to show them

I am a computer

Be careful how you treat me

One careless move

I am broken

Sometimes without hope of being restored
Being sensitive to the littlest things makes me a fragile person

I am a computer

When used right

I am a joy to have

But when abused

I will show you my wrath
Don't be fooled by how gentle and nice I may seem
For I will show my true colors when forced
I am a computer
Complicated
I am hard to figure out
Most people give up after the first try
and never give enough effort
This causes me to start losing hope

I will reach a point

Where nothing can fix the damage

That has been done

I am a computer

Take care of me

I am a Computer (DRAFT)

I am a Computer

Intelligent, I will always find a solution

Endless amounts of knowledge

Rest in my fingertips

Versatile, convenient, and advanced is my definition

I am a Computer

There is no doubt that

I am needed in everyday life

I am the solution

To all of your questions

Never underestimate my possibilities

With every click

There is more and more to reveal

But it takes time and effort

For me to show them

I am a computer

Be careful how you treat me

One careless move

I am broken

Sometimes without hope of being restored

I am a computer

When used right

I am a joy to have

But when abused

I will show you my wrath

 With continuous efforts of getting me fixed,

I will reach a point

Where nothing can fix the damage

That has been done

I am a computer

Take care of me

"A Coney Island Life":Literary Analysis

Many people live their lives as if there is always a tomorrow. When will they come to the realization that life is too short to take for granted. In “A Coney Island Life” by James L. Weil, he compares life’s opportunities to popular attractions at amusement parks. Weil uses Coney Island as a metaphor to convince the reader to make the best out of their life with no regrets.

The poem shows that life may have its struggles but when you work hard you will be rewarded for it. Just like in the poem, “on roller coaster ups and downs”, it also means that you will encounter unsteady roads, but all will be over when you finally come to a stop. In life, when you put the effort you will be rewarded for it. In the poem it states, “now arms filled with dolls I threw so much for”. After you have continuously been trying to knock over the pins, you are rewarded with a plush when you finally do. Even though some things make you want to give up and pull your hair out there is always a happy ending when you succeed.

This poem tries to use amusement park rides as a comparison to living life to fullest before your chances are all gone. It mentions, “I take perhaps my last ride”, meaning that you don’t know when the next opportunity is for you to accomplish something before your time is up. Some amusement parks are only there for a limited amount of time before it is gone until the next annual event. Weil also states, “how many more times round I have to catch that brass-ring-sun before the game is up.” Life can move so fast sometimes you won’t realize how much time you have wasted. There are so many things you want to achieve in a lifetime that each day must be a step towards that goal. If not, with a blink of an eye it is all over.

Weil uses Coney Island as a metaphor to convince the reader to live everyday a little more risky with the idea that there might not always be a tomorrow. We end up realizing how precious every minute really is.