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Seems I missed out on some fun during the trip. Sad, but I'm sure I'll get over it.
As groups for projects and such have been finalized, I'll post my list:
Chemistry: Edward and Winry - Paracelsus
Health: Edward, Mello, and Near. (...Orgies? When was this decided?)
Computer Sciences: Ren, Cagalli.
History: Ren, Cagalli, Rath.
Drama: Edward - Panto.
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Anyone who has ever read Shakespeare knows it is not for the weak of heart. If his constant use of iambic pentameter doesn't throw you off, it will be the ancient forms of words. For me, it is easy once I get into the rhythm of it. It also helps if you have a background in this sort of literature, and/or a book that has notes on the more difficult terms.
Something most people don't catch is Shakespeare's open obscenities within the plays. For example, on the fourth page of act one scene one of Romeo and Juliet, Gregory and Sampson describe what they want to do to the Montague's women once they have defeated the men. The obscure way of speaking about this, however, goes right over most people's heads today.
Later in the play, an amusing character named Mercutio appears. I have to say he is one of my favorites simply for his humor, even as he is dying. Romeo, however, is a character I dislike. He is a fool, and rarely ever does anything of use. His rash decisions eventually lead to his and Juliet's demise. Some may argue that this brought about peace between the two families, and makes him a hero. However, I simply find it idiotic. Also, I find Benvolio to be a noble character, but not very spectacular.
Tybalt is my other favorite. He is always ready to fight to kill, especially if it is Romeo he has to fight against. He appears in this first scene, making threats and fighting not two lines from stepping on to the stage. His death creates a major turning point in the story, and he still wreaks havoc from the grave.
As you can tell by now, I am familiar with this play. As far as we have read in class, you can already see that the order of their world is going to chaos. Romeo is love's fool already, a foreshadowing perhaps for his interaction with Juliet. I will enjoy reading this play again, and seeing the reactions from those who are reading it for the first time.
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[ooc: Yeah, that's so not one page, but I don't want to bore you with filler XD. I'm just lucky I did this last year :3 ... Yeah. Pretend it's double-spaced or something XDD;;;]
And what's this I'm hearing about a bake sale? ♥
As groups for projects and such have been finalized, I'll post my list:
Chemistry: Edward and Winry - Paracelsus
Health: Edward, Mello, and Near. (...Orgies? When was this decided?)
Computer Sciences: Ren, Cagalli.
History: Ren, Cagalli, Rath.
Drama: Edward - Panto.
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Anyone who has ever read Shakespeare knows it is not for the weak of heart. If his constant use of iambic pentameter doesn't throw you off, it will be the ancient forms of words. For me, it is easy once I get into the rhythm of it. It also helps if you have a background in this sort of literature, and/or a book that has notes on the more difficult terms.
Something most people don't catch is Shakespeare's open obscenities within the plays. For example, on the fourth page of act one scene one of Romeo and Juliet, Gregory and Sampson describe what they want to do to the Montague's women once they have defeated the men. The obscure way of speaking about this, however, goes right over most people's heads today.
Later in the play, an amusing character named Mercutio appears. I have to say he is one of my favorites simply for his humor, even as he is dying. Romeo, however, is a character I dislike. He is a fool, and rarely ever does anything of use. His rash decisions eventually lead to his and Juliet's demise. Some may argue that this brought about peace between the two families, and makes him a hero. However, I simply find it idiotic. Also, I find Benvolio to be a noble character, but not very spectacular.
Tybalt is my other favorite. He is always ready to fight to kill, especially if it is Romeo he has to fight against. He appears in this first scene, making threats and fighting not two lines from stepping on to the stage. His death creates a major turning point in the story, and he still wreaks havoc from the grave.
As you can tell by now, I am familiar with this play. As far as we have read in class, you can already see that the order of their world is going to chaos. Romeo is love's fool already, a foreshadowing perhaps for his interaction with Juliet. I will enjoy reading this play again, and seeing the reactions from those who are reading it for the first time.
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[ooc: Yeah, that's so not one page, but I don't want to bore you with filler XD. I'm just lucky I did this last year :3 ... Yeah. Pretend it's double-spaced or something XDD;;;]
And what's this I'm hearing about a bake sale? ♥