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One big idea we discussed in Macbeth was guilt. Guilt was a very huge part of the book with multiple characters. The big feeling of guilt was mainly coming from Macbeth. Macbeth basically did the what first came to his head. When the three witches told Macbeth he was going to be king, he took matters into his own hands. With matters in his own hands, it was already bound to go downhill from that point. Murder after murder, they started becoming more personal with Macbeth. His guilt from his first personal murder, Duncan, was the starting point of his road to insanity. After Duncan, he hired people to murder Banquo. Banquo was Macbeth's best friend, but since he got in the way of him becoming king, he chose to get rid of him. The guilt was shared also with Lady Macbeth, his partner in crime. She was also driven to insanity by her guilt.

Macbeth's guilt gradually got worse. He was murdering some of his closest friends in order to receive and ensure that he was in charge and had the upmost power in the country. He was too caught up in the witch's prophecy and convinced he was invincible that he proceeded to do all these terrible things without thinking it through. His guilt eventually caught up with him. The prophecy was seemingly impossible to occur but it did have its loop holes. Birnhum wood did move and when Macbeth heard that from the messenger, he knew death was possible. Macduff's family was killed by the murders hired by Macbeth, and Macduff was furious. Macduff then beheaded Macbeth and Malcolm claimed his rightful throne to Scotland. This topic relates to the themes of Macbeth because it shows how guilt can not only make things far worse than they were but can also make the person far worse than they were.

Work times--
5/8- 2 hours working on project
5/7- 2 hours working on project
5/13- 10 minutes reading Life of Pi

Macbeth quote

Page 109- Act 3 Scene 4

I am in blood
Stepped in so far that, should I wade no more,
Returning were as tedious as go o'er.


In this quote Macbeth is talking to Lady Macbeth. He is saying that he has walked so far into the pool of blood he has created that it's too far to go back to make it how it used to be. His only choices are to take a very risky decision and try to go back to the normal way of life or continue murdering people for his place as king. What he means by, "Returning were as tedious as go o'ver" is that no matter which decision he takes it won't be quick and easy but it will be long and tedious.

Macbeth is slowly but surely going insane due to his personal killings. His guilt is taking over his mental state of mind. His guilt has created more problems. The killings become more obviously targeted to people who Macbeth needs to be killed in order for his cover not to be blown. People start getting suspicious. Macbeth's whole mind is full of guilt. He was driven into killing his close friends which can no doubt make some gradually go insane.

Reading times/ Easter break

Reading-
3/24 The Cage by Riva Minsky- 2 hours
3/25 The Cage- 1 1/2 hours


Free post-

My Easter break was quite enjoyable. The Thursday we were released from school my mom and I went to the Maundy Thursday service at church. That Good Friday we also went to church. The Easter Vigil service held at my church was on Saturday; my mom and I served in the service as Lems. Easter Sunday we chilled at home, having a calm Easter instead of going to all the typical brunches etc.

Although I was a nervous wreck over my World History book project over the week period of our break, it was a chill one. On Wednesday I went to my friend's house and stayed there until Friday afternoon. We went to two baseballs for EHS and they won both. We also laid out and swam in her pool and tanned which was fun. The weekend before we arrived back to school was all dedicated to book project work. I was reading till I couldn't go on. The Easter break we had was a very good one, beautiful weather, nice people, and overall chill.

Statement Assessment

2. If you are in a position of power, you are happy.
5. Women are more compassionate and less violent than men.



I think quote #2 relates to Macbeth in the position of king for Macbeth himself. When the witches come to tell him that he is king he is first confused. Yet, after is named Lord he is hopeful of the king's position. I'm sure when he is going to be crowned king he is going to be happy whether or not there was a bad deed done to receive this position. I somewhat disagree with this quote though because power isn't the source of happiness nor does it ensure it. 

Quote #5 definitely relates to Macbeth's wife, Lady Macbeth. Lady Macbeth is a foul woman, doesn't seem like it at first but she for sure is. She wants the king to be dead so Macbeth can take his place as king. She says that she would rather be evil or something around those lines than be good. I strongly disagree on this quote mainly because it just isn't true. Women are not more compassionate and less violent than men. That is completely inaccurate in all cases. 

Work Times

This week has been a pretty busy one. The poetry test has really been getting me nervous. So, out of anxiety I studied for it. I also picked up a new book to read; since I recently finished Perks of Being A Wallflower. My new book is called, The Glass Castle, and it's very good so far. In fact, a friend recommended it to me when we were looking in the library. Also, I have been dabbling with my paper quite a bit. Not so much that it made a big difference but, a substantial amount.

2/19 Reading The Glass Castle- 1 hour
2/21 Working on paper- 20 minutes
2/23 Preparing for poetry test- 1 hour

Your Song

'Your Song'
by: Elton John

I analyzed the song, Your Song, by Elton John. A classic, performed by the wonderful Elton John, is one of my all time favorite songs. Elton John in a number of his songs, portrays specific poetic and theme based lyrics to set a mood for the situation of the song.

There are multiple poetic techniques throughout the song. Sibilance appears specifically when the lyrics say, "Yours are the sweetest eyes I've ever seen". That verse can also serve as euphony, the verse is actually expresses smooth tone for the song. Consonance is also demonstrated in most of the song. For example often times sounds like o or id throughout the lyrics. The tone of, Your Song, seems to be an amorous attitude. There are a couple of dictions throughout the lyrics, for example, "

Well a few of the verses well they've got me quite cross.

But the sun's been quite kind while I wrote this song". The speaker is speaking about possibly their companion. The purpose of the song is to express a feeling mainly towards love and possibly respect. My overall interpretation of this song is for it to serve as an entertainment but also an expression.


Lyrics:
http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/eltonjohn/yoursong.html



Reading Times-
Wednesday 2/12- 1 hour reading Perks of Being A Wallflower
Thursday 2/13- 1 hour reading Perks of Being A Wallflower
Friday 2/14- 1 hour reading Perks of Being A Wallflower
Sunday 2/16- Finished Perks of Being A Wallflower

Reading/Working times

Monday 2/3- 40 minutes finalizing draft
Thursday 2/6- 1 hour reading ATD (finished)
Friday 2/7- 1 hour reading Perks of Being a Wallflower
Friday 2/7- 1 hour working on ATD