Overall Review/Comparison and Contrast of Novel & Film

My overall review in the novel The Color Purple is very outstanding. I enjoyed the storytelling of what Alice Walker (the author of the novel) presents to the readers and the introduction of each of her characters into life. As I was reading the novel, I'm starting to praise Celie because she is a special type of woman that have a heart and she wouldn't be bitter to anyone around her. Celie befriend with an ambiguous Shug Avery and there was a bond between these two woman that make Celie very comfortable for her to hang with. Along the way, Shug helped Celie on her journey to self-realization. Celie is by far my interesting character in The Color Purple.

There are many comparison between the film and novel The Color Purple. It both shows true depiction of the position of African American women in their society. The film that is directed by Steve Spielberg and the novel that is written by Alice Walker both showed a story about love and the survival between two sisters. Both the film and the novel had an obstacles that both the sisters had to deal with. Both had the same themes like womanhood, resolutions, etc. For womanhood, it expressed through the growth and race identity for Celie. These are the comparison for the novel and film of The Color Purple

There are some differences toward one another in The Color Purple. One of the differences is the writing of the letters. In the novel, Celie write letters back from her little sister Nettie, but in the film, Celie didn't. The way that she uses the word God in the film and novel is indifferent because all of Celie's letters are addressing to God, but in the movie, she praises in God that she can survive through all of the risks. The book gives us a deep insight into the character like Celie, but in the film, it wasn't as deep as it seemed. In the novel, it stay true to the overall message and even though the film is trying to stay positive just like in the novel, the movie is not staying true to its promise. These are the differences for the novel and film of The Color Purple.

Letter To Ralph Ellison

Dear Ralph Ellison,

           It is such a honor to read one of your famous novel called ''Invisible Man''. I believe that your novel is relevant in today's society. The reason is that this novel creates ideas despite the difficulties to follow up those claims. This novel consists of two different communities that don't see eye-to eye and how black and white community were treated not only in this novel, but also in the real world. I am pleased with how you reveal the stereotype of African Americans and how it was the turning point in each of these communities as this story moves on. As an author like yourself, invisible man is not what others people think of this word; It means to be construed by others as a collection of general stereotypes rather than an actual, individual person. There was one time in my life where I considered myself invisible and I maintain my ability to break it by revealing my true identity. I believe that many people who read your novel extend to the invisible man living out other's views of his identity. In conclusion, I think that your novel will convince others to read and understand what going on and what is truly the definition of  ''Invisible Man''. If you read this letter, I would like to say thank you for your time to read why your novel is relevant in today's society.



                 Sincerely Yours,

                   Derrick Dickerson


            

Invisible Man Chapter 7

1.  What device appears in the vet’s advice to the narrator, after he tells him to “come out of the fog”?

The device that appears in the vet's advice to the narrator is probably a metaphor.

2 .  What does it mean when the vet tells the narrator to be his own father?

When the vet tells the narrator to be his own father, I think that the vet wanted the narrator to find the opportunities that is expected of him.

3.  What allusion is used to describe the narrator’s arrival in Harlem?

The allusion that is used to describe the narrator's arrival in Harlem is in the Old Testament in the story of Jonah. He comparing the experiences of the narrator to Jonah as if they both was lost in their first arrival in a new place and a new environment.

Invisible Man Themes

  The three prevalent themes throughout the novel thus far is racism, true identity, and ambitious. The reason that I choose racism as my theme is because the narrator had experienced racism of others at the battal royal. In the beginning of the novel, he referenced Booker T Washington in his speech saying that blacks should cooperate with the whites that are in power. The reason for true identity is that a young man wanted to know how to define himself and it clearly shows that the young men is looking for his true identify and despite the narrator's claim at the beginning of the novel, I don't think that it is something that he necessary chosen. The reason for ambitious is that the novel is building into a series of hopes and desperate expectations, like his promise for a college that is unknown at this time.

Invisible Man Questions Part 2

Chapter 3

1.  The significance of the wide range of professions that the insane men at the Golden Day used to practice is that this gives us a sense of the subjection these men endure regardless of life experience.

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3. The patients find that kicking Supercargo in therapeutic because they have the sense of freedom when rebelling against authority.

4. The veteran call the narrator invisible because the narrator is stricken with a blindness and the doctor invested his identity so that many people can appreciated him.

Chapter 4

1. The narrator's inner tension is that he feels that the school is being threatened.
2. The narrator hate Trueblood and the people at the Golden Day because it destroyed the narrator's chances at college and acceptance into white society. Also, the narrator  disapprove of what Trueblood did to his daughter.

3. The effect of comparing the campus building to an ''old phantation manor house'' is that it brings back the whole aura of slavery.

4. He basically followed the path pointed to him by white culture; he still dislike the black community.

5. It symbolize the image that many blacks have in themselves living in a society appropriated by whites.

Chapter 5

1. The imagery of the looming moon has been cracked and distorted.

2. The tone of the two paragraphs are very serious and somber.

3. The rhetorical effect of the intalicized passage is that he had a second thought about freedom.

4. Dr. Bledsoe's position seems natural. The narrator is started to understand that by touching a white man was attainable.

5. Barbee is described as Buddha like, but the shocking part is that he is blind. By creating an allusion for the audience to see, it is the only hope to believe.

6. '' Coal black like a reluctant and so literacy tear'' is an example of a simile.

7. It effects the narrator with the speech of the Reverend Barbee and it touches to the word '' black'' probably as a conspiracy.

8. He spend much of his time talking about the vision of the Founder and explained how it still exist.

9. The narrator sees Barbee very stumble as his glasses collapsed. The narrator realizes that Barbee is fully blind.

Invisible Man Questions

Chapter 1

1. How is allusion used in the second paragraph?
  
Allusion is being used in the second paragraph to refers to his guilt. He explained it in the first few sentences how he is not a freak of nature and he isn't ashamed of his grandparents, but actually himself.

2. Explain the advice that the narrator's grandfather gives him: '' Let emswoller you till they vomit or bust wide open.''

The narrator's grandfather gives the narrator advice because he wanted the narrator to be rebellious toward everyone despite the racism.

3. What is the significance of the narrator's viewing himself as a ''potential Booker T. Washington''?

I think that that the narrator's sense of mind is being compared to Booker T. Washington and I believe that he want to compare himself to this individual to show dignity.

4. Explain the ambivalence the narrator feels toward the naked blonde?

When the narrator approached the naked blonde, the narrator felt uncomfortable seeing a naked blonde right in front of him. He feel that this isn't amusing when the white man . I think that he knows of the entertainment that the white men presented to him, but he couldn't have feeling for the naked blonde.

5. How does this chapter shows the limit of assimilation?

This chapter shows the limit of assimilation by the action that the white men at the expense of young black men.

Chapter 2

1. How is the road in the first paragraph used as a metaphor?

The road in the first paragraph is used as a metaphor because the narrator has to follow the white line with Mr. Norton.

2. What is the rhetorical purpose of the founder's statue?

Since the statue is a white man figure, the narrator knew that the background of his school was slavery and segregation.

3. How are the diction and syntax used in the description of the trustees' arrival at Founder's Day?

The way that the white millionaire arrived was kinda ironic in a way.

4. How are allusions used in the initial description of Mr. Norton?

Mr. Norton create an allusion with the way he dresses and the way he moves. We, as readers will probably don't see him as a gentlemen, but at least he attempt to do so.

5. What makes the sleeping farmer ''the kind of white man [that the narrator fears]''?

The farmer is poor and he don't have the power in the white community. But, he had power of the narrator because the narrator is an African American.

6. Why is Mr. Norton's enthusiasm for his widow so strange to the narrator?

His widow and Mr Norton didn't connect, but Trueblood's daughter had and this is the reason why she was impregnated.

7. How is the following statement an example of foreshadowing? '' I've never seen this section before. It's new territory for me.''

Mr. Norton responded to the town where the narrator is driving him crazy. He is going to meet Jim Trueblood and encounter the anger side of the black men at the Golden Age.

8. How is juxtaposition used in the conservation that the narrator and Mr. Norton have with with Jim Trueblood?

I think that the biggest question is whether Mr. Norton feels passionate about his daughter and whether or not he feels right about the role of his daughter.

9. What is the tone that Trueblood uses to tell the story of his incest?

The tone that Trueblood uses to tell the story of his incest is very innocent. Trueblood was very honest about not completing the act. It was probably his self-conscious.

10. What is ironic about the sexual attraction between Trueblood and his daughter?

The white community rewards the family for racial expectation, but the black community strikes back by shaming them.

11. Why would Trueblood's wife bring Aunt Cloe over?

Trueblood's wife bring Aunt Cloe over because she was going to give daughter an abortion.

12. Why do you think Trueblood receives so much more charity from the white community than from his own?

I think that Trueblood receives so much charity from the white community than from his own because the white community wanted the black community to look bad.

13. Why do you think Mr. Norton gives Trueblood $100?

I think that Mr. Norton gives Trueblood $100 just for his own belief. Since Mr. Norton wants to live up to his race, he decided it was right to give him 100 bucks.

Reflection of the Adventure of Hucklebery Finn

Mark Twain is the author of an inspiring novel called, The Adventure of Huckleberry Finn. The main character in this novel is Huck, who had an up- and down throughout his life whether it was Douglas and his sister Watson who tried to educate him in a bad way. His father has drinking problems and he mistreated him to the point where he physically abuse him. Jim and Tom were the only ones who always be there for Tom. Huck and Tom were different races, but the relationship between both Huck and Tom was very strong to the point where Huck feels like Tom is like a brother to him. I believe that Jim and Tom are very close to one another because Jim doesn't want anything happened to Huck and Huck feels the same way to Jim.

My reflection of this novel is very emotional and factual. They used the word ''nigga'' in many ways with different meaning. The author used this word to convince readers of what was it like during that time in which each of these people responded to the word whether it was negative or positive. I choose emotional because Huck had a rough life and when he met Tom, it changes him and he wanted that love and passion to Tom. Throughout the chapter, he comes across another family and when he had a good time with them, he never had a family-type feel to him and I wish he had a perfect family like myself. So this was my reflection of The Adventure of Huckleberry Finn.  

Emily Dickinson's Quotes

1. ''Forever is composed of nows.''

This quote explaining that because all events are done in the now, that means all the past events and all the future events are done in the present. We can see the past, present, and future as now when time is being discussed. Lastly, since the news is done in the immediate, the events are unlimited.

2. ''That it will never come again is what makes life so sweet.''

 

This quote explaining that everyone will die eventually and even if people knew this phase, it enables us to die. If life were to never end, then it wouldn't be so sweet as Emily had said. It is best to fulfill your dreams and have the greatest time of your life because you will never know what would happened tomorrow.

3. ''If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain.''

This quote explaining that she will not live in vain if she were to stop someone heart from breaking. She will not dwell on the past because her life will then having meaning.

4. ''If I read a book and it makes my whole body so cold no fire can ever warm me, I know that is poetry.''

This quote explaining that if she feel physically as if the top of her head were taken off, then that is poetry. I think that the poem that she wrote probably had an experience on the reader since she made a reference that she would read a book that was written by anyone she admire.

5. ''This is my letter to the world

     That never wrote to me.''

This quote explaining the connection between Emily and nature. The word that describe this connection is entrust. Nature's message is entrusted into invisible hands. Entrust is defined by assign the responsibility  to do something so I assume that Emily wanted nature to respond.

6. ''Saying nothing sometimes says the most.''

This quote explaining that it is important to be good talkers. Sometimes, the most powerful thing a leader can say is actually nothing. For Emily, silence has a habit of revealing meaning.

7. ''I dwell in possibility...''

This quote explaining her interest in the power gained by a poet through their poetry. The metaphor is being used to show a sign that poetry is possibility. Not only that it is a sign that poetry is possibility, but it can be more beautiful.

8. ''Nature is a haunted house--but Art--is a house that tries to be haunted.''

This quote explaining that there is no way demeaning towards art. She was intensity saying that art imitates nature. But, the implication of the remark goes further.

9. ''Parting is all we know of Heaven,

  and all we need of Hell.''

This quote explaining that we part with those who die and hopefully-go to heaven, which is ironically, an eternal happiness for them. It shows a powerful paradox which is the parting of both heaven and hell. However, we who are left behind suffer the pain of their deaths.

10. ''I have been bent and broken, but- I hope-into a better shape.''

This quote explaining that she had been very depressed and underused for a long time, and she hopes that one day, that will change. Emily had to deal with events that change her personality and she doesn't want to ruin her for the rest of her life.

11. ''in this short life

     that only lasts ah hour

    how much-how little-is

    within our power.''

This quote explaining that Emily probably doesn't feel control of her life. An understatement is being used in this quote because she says that life only last ah hour. Lastly, her statement could one mean one thing: How much of our life are we in control of?

12. ''Whenever a thing is done for the first time, it releases a little demon.''

This quote explaining that people what tried these things for the first time had now had experience this method. And something when you make those decision, it ma haunt you. This is where it releases a little demon comes into play. It depend on our decision-making throughout your life.

13. ''To shut our eyes is to travel.''

This quote explaining that when you close your eyes, it can takes you inside yourself and for Emily, it shows a lot of emotions for her and she wants to envision what her life would be like. There is a chance that Emily's accuracy increases when she closes her eyes. It happened to man people after her so it would persuade Emily to recall those events in perspective.

14. '' open me carefully''

This quote explaining that she want to let her frustration out. She want her little demons to come out of her; she is feeling very open-minded. She seemed calm and wanted everything to go back to normal.

15. ''Till I loved I never liked enough.''

This quote explaining that love is life, and life is nothing without love. This is what Emily is dealing with because she fallen in love with a man and without him, she will suffer.