We will start our presentations on Wednesday. Email your peer review to your classmate today. Tomorrow we will assemble the Essay Portfolio.
Post your abstracts here for the Book Report Essay. Keep the presentations 2-4 minutes in length. Rehearse. Bring the book. If the book has been made into a film, bring the video and show us a short clip (smile).
Post your abstracts here for the Book Report Essay. Keep the presentations 2-4 minutes in length. Rehearse. Bring the book. If the book has been made into a film, bring the video and show us a short clip (smile).
posted by Professor Wanda's Posse at 10:39 AM
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Abstract
There is no escaping the self-destructive tendencies of the human condition. If we let our demons run rampant in the world unchecked, we could destroy ourselves completely. Although we all go through self-destructive phases in life, we do not all learn to forgive ourselves, since in order for us to recover from self-destruction we must first make amends with the world. This paper examines A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. LeGuin as an analogy for humankind's self-destructive nature. Ged, the protagonist, allows his demon, a shadow born of pride, to run amuck in the world. It takes the death of a mentor, and his own near death experience to teach Ged humility, at the cost of his confidence. Before Ged can find self-absolution, he must first make amends with the world around him by helping others. By conquering a dragon, thus saving the people of a nearby village, Ged begins to restore his lost confidence, however he is still on the run from the shadow he loosed in the world. By turning the tables and becoming the hunter, Ged is able to confront the shadow and put it in it's place: at his side. By mastering his shadow, Ged is able to restore the balance of his psyche and make the world a better place.
Daniel Escudero-Whitney
Professor Wanda Sabir
English 1A
8 May 2012
Abstract
There is no escaping the self-destructive tendencies of the human condition. If we let our demons run rampant in the world unchecked, we could destroy ourselves completely. Although we all go through self-destructive phases in life, we do not all learn to forgive ourselves, since in order for us to recover from self-destruction we must first make amends with the world. This paper examines A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. LeGuin as an analogy for humankind's self-destructive nature. Ged, the protagonist, allows his demon, a shadow born of pride, to run amuck in the world. It takes the death of a mentor, and his own near death experience to teach Ged humility, at the cost of his confidence. Before Ged can find self-absolution, he must first make amends with the world around him by helping others. By conquering a dragon, thus saving the people of a nearby village, Ged begins to restore his lost confidence, however he is still on the run from the shadow he loosed in the world. By turning the tables and becoming the hunter, Ged is able to confront the shadow and put it in it's place: at his side. By mastering his shadow, Ged is able to restore the balance of his psyche and make the world a better place.
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