This movie showed the great influence of media. In the movie, it was like the radio controlling all the Hutus. The relay convinced the Hutus to kill all the Tutis or they will be killed by them. This isn't the truth. Most of the Tutis were unarmed. How can they fight back? It is nonsense, but the radio station successfully led the Hutus to hatred and inspired them to cause genocide. Amazingly, only one quote can convince the whole society.
Paul was a brave man who even left his family and went to care the Rwanda people. If I was in that case, I wouldn't have done anything but wait to die. If Paul wasn't there for the people, all could have died there in Rwanda. Here is Paul caring his people with all his heart and we, as in others that are out in the world, do nothing. It was a shock that a tribes war has lasted quite long and people were ignorant with what was happening in Rwanda. What a shame. The Europeans had the power to stop the war or at least rescue the people in the hotel, but they only saved their people and fleed. What is this? Racial discrimination? It was like neglecting Paul's efforts. In conclusion, I saw how media can be powerful in many ways, controlling the whole society and that we should have more attention in what is going on in this chaotic world.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Hotel Rwanda
It was very shocking to me when I watched the video and the news. How can this terrible traumatic event can occur and be ignored? 800,000 people, which is 10% of Rwanda's population, were murdered in 100 days. It was a tribalwar between the Hutus and the Tutsis like the Korean War, where North and South Korea fought against each other, but the war in Rwanda had an unbelievable death rate. What word can replace the word "genocide?" The word "genocide" would perfectly match and explain this massacre. The president of Rwanda died in a mystery, where a missile shoots down his plane. Reasonalby, it would have been the Hutu's plans because after the president was dead they immediately took control of the government. It's like a revenge from the Hutus to the Tutis because in the past, the Tutis killed the Hutu's president. However, this is worthless; killing the same tribes and resulting in nothing. Revenge leads to nothing but chaos. On the other hand, the reason why that I don't get this fight could be because it have never happened to me and as it was said from the reporter in the movie, "people watch this news, and go back to eat dinner, thinking it's one of those things that happens in that part of the world." I agree. I have never experienced this before and definetly think that it should occur once in a while in the world but never on me. I take it natural. I am ignorant. For this reason, I can't insult other countries that were ignorant, but they were too ignorant to let millions of innocent people to die. It was shocking to see that the French Army came to save their own people and leave, leaving all the Rwanda people behind. Again, the racisim problem. No matter how small and obsure the land was, and no matter how much blacks there were, other countries were responsible to cease the fight, but they chose to be ignorant and acted like they were irresponsible for the fight. Blacks are still human being who lives in earth like the others, so they have no reason to be discriminated. This inspired me to think about what is going around the world right now. Anytime, anywhere unexpected events may happen; therefore, we should come together and help each other.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
English 10E Poetry
The Eagle (a Fragment)
Alfred, Lord Tennyson
He clasps the crag with crooked hands;Close to the sun in lonely lands, Ring'd with the azure world, he stands.
The wrinkled sea beneath him crawls;He watches from his mountain walls, And like a thunderbolt he falls.
<http://poetry.eserver.org/eagle.html>.
I like this poem because it's simple and short. Most of all, it describes an eagle's life and habits very well and descriptively. It's like me actually watching this eagle right now. I can imagine easily what the eagle is doing. The eagle that can soar high up in the blue sky stands on a crag above the sea, watching the flow of the sea and dives like a thunderbolt. Then the eagle would have fly high. Eagle is a symbol of dream to me. Eagles soar high up in the sky like heading towards a dream and never falls.
Alfred, Lord Tennyson
He clasps the crag with crooked hands;Close to the sun in lonely lands, Ring'd with the azure world, he stands.
The wrinkled sea beneath him crawls;He watches from his mountain walls, And like a thunderbolt he falls.
<http://poetry.eserver.org/eagle.html>.
I like this poem because it's simple and short. Most of all, it describes an eagle's life and habits very well and descriptively. It's like me actually watching this eagle right now. I can imagine easily what the eagle is doing. The eagle that can soar high up in the blue sky stands on a crag above the sea, watching the flow of the sea and dives like a thunderbolt. Then the eagle would have fly high. Eagle is a symbol of dream to me. Eagles soar high up in the sky like heading towards a dream and never falls.
Saturday, June 2, 2007
Question #1 - Fahrenheit 451
*What is the major theme of this novel? why is this theme important to a teenager living in 2007?
In books, many things are written about our world. The history of our world, the culture of specific countries, the art of our world, and many other knowledge of our world is written in books. The authors show lessons and thorough knowledge. Books give us images, understanding, and the freedom to think and reflect (which can be opinions) about books. With books, we can make connections with our lives. Books can even give us knowledge of writing. By reading, the use of vocabulary and writing skills would improve. Without books, we won’t have enough knowledge to live out, but in Fahrenheit 451, the government made books illegal, so people resisted on technology. In reality, we can’t live a day without any technology because of fear. We fear because we think we can’t do anything without technology, so people became to resist on technology. These days, most of the teenagers use their time mostly on watching television or using computers. We should have a time of reading and other productive activities to make our lives more reasonable. We should do something more meaningful.
The author, Ray Bradbury, wants to tell us how much important books are. He is emphasizing the importance of independent thoughts. We should question why things are done and speak out our own opinions, not just follow the government’s words. It is important to think ahead and make good decisions. People should speak out their inner opinions to others, not just follow someone who is not sure of their way. There should be person who can make a difference or solution to a problem.
In books, many things are written about our world. The history of our world, the culture of specific countries, the art of our world, and many other knowledge of our world is written in books. The authors show lessons and thorough knowledge. Books give us images, understanding, and the freedom to think and reflect (which can be opinions) about books. With books, we can make connections with our lives. Books can even give us knowledge of writing. By reading, the use of vocabulary and writing skills would improve. Without books, we won’t have enough knowledge to live out, but in Fahrenheit 451, the government made books illegal, so people resisted on technology. In reality, we can’t live a day without any technology because of fear. We fear because we think we can’t do anything without technology, so people became to resist on technology. These days, most of the teenagers use their time mostly on watching television or using computers. We should have a time of reading and other productive activities to make our lives more reasonable. We should do something more meaningful.
The author, Ray Bradbury, wants to tell us how much important books are. He is emphasizing the importance of independent thoughts. We should question why things are done and speak out our own opinions, not just follow the government’s words. It is important to think ahead and make good decisions. People should speak out their inner opinions to others, not just follow someone who is not sure of their way. There should be person who can make a difference or solution to a problem.
Question #2 - Fahrenheit 451
*Are there are any current situations in the world that relate to the novel? what are they, and how do they relate? does the novel shed any light on how current situations could be resolved or "fixed"?
There are very many situations in the world that relate to the novel. One of the main problems is people don’t know the reason why but just believes or relies on other people’s opinions, not thinking about their own thoughts. Especially, the government forces us to believe strongly in something that could be wrong, and people just follow the rule, not knowing the reason. Like North Korea, people are forced to believe in Kim Jung-il even though he doesn’t do anything good. He just wants to maintain his regime and if anyone criticizes him the person would be sentenced to death. Ultimately, people follow the rules, and the law continues through generation after generation, making people think it’s obvious. And if there is anyone who does shout out the truth eventually gets punished. Without freedom, people live in a world that is full of foul laws.
In Fahrenheit 451, people just follow the rules of the government not knowing why and eventually became natural, but Montag was different. He was determined to change the false world. If people get together and fight against their rights, there would be a day that the world can change.
There are very many situations in the world that relate to the novel. One of the main problems is people don’t know the reason why but just believes or relies on other people’s opinions, not thinking about their own thoughts. Especially, the government forces us to believe strongly in something that could be wrong, and people just follow the rule, not knowing the reason. Like North Korea, people are forced to believe in Kim Jung-il even though he doesn’t do anything good. He just wants to maintain his regime and if anyone criticizes him the person would be sentenced to death. Ultimately, people follow the rules, and the law continues through generation after generation, making people think it’s obvious. And if there is anyone who does shout out the truth eventually gets punished. Without freedom, people live in a world that is full of foul laws.
In Fahrenheit 451, people just follow the rules of the government not knowing why and eventually became natural, but Montag was different. He was determined to change the false world. If people get together and fight against their rights, there would be a day that the world can change.
Question #3 - Fahrenheit 451
*Who are the main characters in the novel? do you like them? why or why not? what is special about them? what do they reveal about the universal human experience?
The main character in the book Fahrenheit 451 is a man named Guy Montag, who worked for the government by burning books, but changed. Other character who is important is Clarisse McClellan. She was seventeen years old girl, who was very unique from others. She was the one who influenced Montag. She always had questions about something she was really curious. Frankly, she was curious in everything. After Montag meeting Clarisse, he searched for the meanings of his life, and reveals the truth. After realizing the truth, he found out that he was in a false world, so he fights against the government but even fights against himself too. He questioned at himself if he’s happy and after founding out what his true happiness is, which is reading books, he decides to fight against and save the books.
I like both of the characters. They were different from everyone else. They thought deeply into their minds about the meanings and truth of life than others. Both, Montag and Clarisse were ready to fight against the government. They were willing to oppose the government by their opinions and rights. The reason why I like Guy Montag the most is because he has courage and takes risks.
The main character in the book Fahrenheit 451 is a man named Guy Montag, who worked for the government by burning books, but changed. Other character who is important is Clarisse McClellan. She was seventeen years old girl, who was very unique from others. She was the one who influenced Montag. She always had questions about something she was really curious. Frankly, she was curious in everything. After Montag meeting Clarisse, he searched for the meanings of his life, and reveals the truth. After realizing the truth, he found out that he was in a false world, so he fights against the government but even fights against himself too. He questioned at himself if he’s happy and after founding out what his true happiness is, which is reading books, he decides to fight against and save the books.
I like both of the characters. They were different from everyone else. They thought deeply into their minds about the meanings and truth of life than others. Both, Montag and Clarisse were ready to fight against the government. They were willing to oppose the government by their opinions and rights. The reason why I like Guy Montag the most is because he has courage and takes risks.
Question #4 - Fahrenheit 451
*What is the climax of this novel? what happens? how do the events of this novel make you feel?
The climax is when Montag kills Beatty after burning Montag’s house. Mildred admonishes everything that Montag was hiding and ran away from him. After Beatty finding out Montag hiding books and burning the house, Montag lifts up a gun and shoots Beatty. Eventually, Beatty dies by the by the gun shot. Surprisingly, Beatty didn’t have hatred over Montag but thanked him for killing him. Beatty wanted to die. He knew that the world was wrong, and he was living in a false world. He couldn’t fight against the world because he had control and power. The murder of Beatty ended Beatty’s worries and thoughts and made him comfortable. It was what he wanted and Montag fulfilled it.
When I read this part, I felt really strange. Protecting a number of pieces of paper with words printed on them led people towards death. It’s only a book. Why do they desperately protect the books even by spearing their lives? Why don’t the governments just accept books? Is burning books more important than human’s life? Everything is all because of the governments. It just makes me angry. The governments sometimes give benefits to our world, but in majority, they make the world chaotic. This is true in the real world too, so I spite the governments. They are selfish and this causes many problems in the world.
The climax is when Montag kills Beatty after burning Montag’s house. Mildred admonishes everything that Montag was hiding and ran away from him. After Beatty finding out Montag hiding books and burning the house, Montag lifts up a gun and shoots Beatty. Eventually, Beatty dies by the by the gun shot. Surprisingly, Beatty didn’t have hatred over Montag but thanked him for killing him. Beatty wanted to die. He knew that the world was wrong, and he was living in a false world. He couldn’t fight against the world because he had control and power. The murder of Beatty ended Beatty’s worries and thoughts and made him comfortable. It was what he wanted and Montag fulfilled it.
When I read this part, I felt really strange. Protecting a number of pieces of paper with words printed on them led people towards death. It’s only a book. Why do they desperately protect the books even by spearing their lives? Why don’t the governments just accept books? Is burning books more important than human’s life? Everything is all because of the governments. It just makes me angry. The governments sometimes give benefits to our world, but in majority, they make the world chaotic. This is true in the real world too, so I spite the governments. They are selfish and this causes many problems in the world.
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