CLASSIC Definition: A work of acknowledged excellence and authority, or its author;originally used of Greek and Latin works or authors, but now applied to authors and works of a like character in any language. (http://ardictionary.com/Classic/6459)
My book : City Of Masks; Stravaganza By: Mary Hoffman
I wouldn't necessarily call my book a 'classic'. I would say there is two ways to look at the definition. In my opinion there are the classics that have won awards and are popular, some good some bad but my favourite books that I read over and over again, I would define them as personal classic novels. City of Masks hasn't gotten it's name out like Harry Potter has or the Lord of the Rings novels, but I would say it is a personal classic from my perspective. I have acknowledged the novels excellence in many ways. The novel has a great plot, with adventure in time travel. It has the typical main character that experiences sorrow, greatness, bravery, and happiness. The novel intrigued me throughout every chapter, which is my favourite characteristic in a novel. I think future generations of students should read this novel. It is an uplifting novel that opens your mind to a greater imagination about adventures and traveling. It think that in future generations, if they maybe have more high technologies this novel would still have a great everyday life story that all humans care for, excitement.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Monday, April 4, 2011
The Song Of Kahunsha By: Anosh Irani
He opens the door, steps into the night, and walks straight towards the row of bougainvilleas. In the dark, he cannot see colours. But he uses his mind to light the petals up, and after a moment he begins to see shades of pink and red. He likes this, how the colours stand apart from the darkness". (Anosh Irani, The Song Of Kahunsha, P.42)
I think that this quote really describes the character Chamdi well. It tells the reader how he has no limits on his imagination because he can imagine colours in black and white and he imagines things on the bright side(when he lit up the petals with his mind). You can also tell that he is a very thankful person and not greedy just by what is happening in this part of the book. He loves the bougainvilleas because of the colours and beauty, he loves what is around him and is thankful for what he has.
I am pretty confindent that my main character will pursue his goal from those traits. I think that he will have to overcome some obstacles but in the end he will have worked hard enough that he will accomplish his dreams.
I chose this movie trailer because the boy in the trailer is young just like Chamdi (the main character in the book)and he is confused. When Chamdi finds out his orphanage is moving he is confused about what to do and why it is happening. Whereas the boy in the movie trailer makes friends with this boy in the striped pyjamas and he is unaweare and confused at why he is there. They are both the typical young boy character, but they have a certain smart to them that makes you wonder what they are thinking. You can tell that both of these boys are intelligent in their own way. The boy in the trailer shows that no matter what race the boy in the stripped pyjamas was still a boy just like him. In my book, Chamdi accepts the homeless and the street people as good people without stereotyping them.
I think that this quote really describes the character Chamdi well. It tells the reader how he has no limits on his imagination because he can imagine colours in black and white and he imagines things on the bright side(when he lit up the petals with his mind). You can also tell that he is a very thankful person and not greedy just by what is happening in this part of the book. He loves the bougainvilleas because of the colours and beauty, he loves what is around him and is thankful for what he has.
I am pretty confindent that my main character will pursue his goal from those traits. I think that he will have to overcome some obstacles but in the end he will have worked hard enough that he will accomplish his dreams.
I chose this movie trailer because the boy in the trailer is young just like Chamdi (the main character in the book)and he is confused. When Chamdi finds out his orphanage is moving he is confused about what to do and why it is happening. Whereas the boy in the movie trailer makes friends with this boy in the striped pyjamas and he is unaweare and confused at why he is there. They are both the typical young boy character, but they have a certain smart to them that makes you wonder what they are thinking. You can tell that both of these boys are intelligent in their own way. The boy in the trailer shows that no matter what race the boy in the stripped pyjamas was still a boy just like him. In my book, Chamdi accepts the homeless and the street people as good people without stereotyping them.
The Watcher By James Howe
Chris thought maybe he was dreaming, maybe he was so sick he was standing there with people passing by, with their towels and folding chairs and Boogie boards, and he was right there in the middle of them having a dream. (The Watcher, James Howe, P.92)
Two years ago my family and I had traveled for Myrtle Beach for a vacation in the summer. The setting was the same as in this novel, beach and summer. I had felt sick ever since 1:00 in the afternoon, right after I had gotten my sunburn. I felt delusional and exactly how Chris was feeling. I felt as if I was dreaming. I had a huge headache and felt just awful. I had to go back to the condo because I had heat stroke. Just like Chris, I had to leave the beach and go and rest for the afternoon.
Two years ago my family and I had traveled for Myrtle Beach for a vacation in the summer. The setting was the same as in this novel, beach and summer. I had felt sick ever since 1:00 in the afternoon, right after I had gotten my sunburn. I felt delusional and exactly how Chris was feeling. I felt as if I was dreaming. I had a huge headache and felt just awful. I had to go back to the condo because I had heat stroke. Just like Chris, I had to leave the beach and go and rest for the afternoon.
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