Style

When I hear the word style the first thing that comes to mind is appearance, then actions, and finally use of words. To recognize whether a person has style or not is not hard at all, because everyone has their own style it just might not be very special/different compared to other people. There are only different types of style and there is no such thing as having no style. However some people do stand out more due to their unique style. The way style is expressed is very complicated because there are many ways of showing one's style. The most common way is by clothing. Usually when people ask about style they are talking about fashion and what you wear may define what type of person you are. However some people may act completely the opposite from what they look like. The styles can contradict each other. For example a person could be wearing very baggy clothes and have a appearance of a gangster but their actions can show that they are highly educated or nerdy person, which would contradict their appearance. Style can last forever and yet it can also change very quickly it all depends on the person. I would say that I do have a style but it seems to be harder for me to describe it myself. Therefore I am unsure about what my style is exactly.

A Daring Adventure

I believe fate as being some thing uncontrollable and unpredictable. Fate is something that can change but not because someone else is controlling it but because of your own actions. Its like a written script for you to act out but during the process you can add your own feelings and action to it. There is no one that controls fate but only manipulates in, usually unintentionally. Events can happen because of other's mistakes and end up affecting your fate. Each event is special but there are only some that we remember; the ones that mean something to us. A huge event can occur that has nothing that is in relation to you and you may forget it had ever happened. But event such as you cutting your finger in art class because another kid pushed you, you can remember for a lifetime. Events can come in all shapes and sizes but what really matters it what it has to do with you, did you experience it yourself? The more of a connection you have with the event the for memorable it is and the more meaning it has to you. Meaning is given because you can relate to it and that you can recall it as if it had just happened. Meaning in life as a whole is somewhat a little different. Usually meaning is given to life after you have learned to love someone (which most experience once they are born) or when you find something or someone you want to live for. Meaning to life is always complicated you may not be able to explain it but there is always something pushing everyday to live on.

My role

My role in the project is to be the camera man and also to assist Benson in video editing. I am pretty happy with my job, since I am handy with the camera and it also something I like to do. Since the start of the project we have only assigned roles, and the script write has began to write the script. However no filming has been done yet which is understandable, since we have not gotten the script yet. Today during class we got the script for a scene we could do with out Sean and Wan-Yi. However we have not rehearsed it yet and the directer wanted to go straight into filming, which the rest of the group didn't agree to. Due to the fact that we had no costume ready, no props, and no proper setting for the scene. Therefore we ended up rehearsing the scene which ended up very messy since the director didn't seem to have the power to make people concentrate. So far the experience hasn't been pleasant due to the arguments and it seems like we have no work done at all. The director seems to hold a grudge against one of the members, due the personal issues. The two both wanted the position of director at first but after some thought one of them gave the position away to the other; who is now our director. When ever the member is trying to give an opinion or contribute to the plan/discussion the director either ignores him or tries to put him off. The rest of the team has all seen this happen, and I believe that I speak for the whole group the director seems to be incapable to do a good job as the director. Now reflecting on my own effort it doesn't seem like i have done much other than contributing in discussions and calming the group down during arguments.

Cruel or Kind

In the novel  Of Mice and Men  everyone has a different personality. Some are kinder than others and some are more cruel. However no one is purely kind or cruel. You may see the leader of the workers slim as a kind man, however when he has to deal with Curley he is not kind but cruel. Curley is probably the most cruel character in the novel since he shows no sign of being nice to any of the guys. Especially toward Lennie, since Lennie is tall and big Curley hates him from the first sight. Curley picks on Lennie and is unafraid since he has a mental issue, yet Lennie fought back and scared him off. A sign of kindness in the novel would be when George and Lennie were talking about their dream, and they allowed Candy to join them. It wouldn't be much of a kind act for people today to do, but back then most men don't share dreams with strangers and they were lonely most of the time. However their act of kindness or should i say George's act of kindness wasn't 100% kind either. He only allowed Candy to join them because Candy brought benefits with him; money. Therefore there is no true kind or cruel, there is always a mixer of the two. The only difference each character has is the amount of each they have, some may have more cruelty than another who is more kind.

The Band Played On

In the story  Titanic the band members continued to play their instruments while other were getting onto life boats and running for their lives. I believe they did so due to many reasons. One being that making music was their only way of calming themselves down and it is also something that makes them happy. Reason two would be to make the situation for other less chaotic and to make the situation seem not as big of a deal. however out of the two I am leaning more towards the guess that they played for themselves, to calm themselves, and to prepare themselves for what is to come. I have personally never been in an near death experience and neither have I saw anyone or have known anyone who has the experience. However if I was to experience a deadly event I would say that I would end it with a blast. Before death I would do my favorite thing, just so I can die happily. I wouldn't want to coward away and die fearing of death. I would die smiling and happy. "The show must go on."

Sources

A primary source is one where it is taken directly from a first hand witness, a picture, or quoted word for word. A hand source would be when someone other than the first hand witness uses primary information and adds their own words or saying to it, not keeping it original. The primary source has always been known to be more trust worthy and i do not go against that saying, however that doesn't make second hand sources untrustworthy. Secondary sources can be as true as the primary sources, only with a person's personal opinion. Things such as autobiographies, photographs, or quotes would be considered a primary source. A television show that is about a certain event could be secondary and so can things on the internet. Sites such as Wikipedia is a secondary source, since they collected the information from someone or somewhere else. For example in a event like the 9/11. A interview of a person who was there and experienced the bombing would be a primary sources, also a picture of the twin towers being blown up would be a primary source also. Secondary sources would be a child at school who saw the interview and then added his own opinion on the people who bombed the towers. So in conclusion a primary source would be one with solid facts and hands on information. A secondary source would be someone else who uses the primary source and adds their own opinion or details to the source.

Bosom Buddies

The relationship between George and Lennie is a very simple but complicated relationship. George takes care of Lennie while Lennie provides George with a stronger visual presence. The both are benefiting from each other, but Lennie is just benefiting more from George. Since Lennie has a disability George has to take care of him and make sure that he doesn't get in trouble. Lennie can only provide that visual intimidation for George, which wouldn't help much after you get to know the two of them. Their relationship makes other workers curious of why they are traveling together. Also that once they know that Lennie is disabled they wouldn't be afraid of him. The way their relationship moves the plot of how George takes care of Lennie, and it is those action that move it forward. In my own life I have been both Lennie and George. In school I have different groups of friends. In one of them I am a George who is kind of like leader. However it is not a completely dominating role, unlike George I take advice form others too, so therefore I am a bit like Lennie. Lennie only listens to George and looks towards him for advice.