Culture Shock

(Hey Juliet)
I think you're fine
You really blow my mind
Maybe someday, you and me can run away
I just want you to know
I wanna be your Romeo
Hey Juliet
 
This segment from the song, "Hey Juliet" by LMNT, is an example of how references to the play, Romeo and Juliet, are used everyday and we see these references all the time.

Extra Credit Blog

This year Mrs. Gilman's 3rd period Honors English class has been a pretty good experience. I have enjoyed the entertaining class discussions where both sides fight to convince the other that they are right. The time-consuming reading assignments havn't been the best, but other than that I havn't had a problem with the actual work. I respect Mrs. Gilman and all of my classmates which has made this a fun and memorable year.

The class work and assignments this year have been pretty time-consuming and repetative but when it comes down to it, I have learned a lot of useful information. For example, I learned how to diagram sentences and how to "TWIST" a piece of writing. Honors English has also forced me to read some pretty good books that I would have most likely never read before taking this class.

Skit Prep

The first scene from Great Expectations that I would consider for the skit would be the very beginning of the book when Pip first runs into the convict in the marches. This would be fun to act out because of all the emotions that Pip goes through such as freight and exhaustion.

The next scene that would be fun to act out in class would be when Miss Havisham catches on fire while Pip is visiting her. This would be kind of funny to see how it would be presented in class.

The final scene that I would consider using for the skit would be when Pip is almost killed by Orlick and then is rescued by Herbert. There is a lot of action in that scene so you could do a lot in acting it out.

More Questions About Great Expectations

Another part of this book that I did not fully understand was in chapter 38 when Pip and Estella are spending a lot of time together at Mrs. Brandley's house. Pip says on page 325, "The nature of my relations with her (Estella), which placed me on terms of familiarity without placing me on terms of favour, conduced to my distraction." Since they are spending so much time together I am wondering what officially is Pip and Estella's relationship status? Are they just friends, dating, engaged, or anything of that sort?

Question!

Reading this book, there have been many parts that I don't understand fully. For example, in chaper 31, Pip says his expectations have been cancelled. My question is "What are Pip's expectations?" Are they lifelong goals set by himself, things required to become a gentlemen, or things he was told to do by another character like Mr. Jaggers, Miss Havisham, or even Joe?

Great Expectations: Photo Post

This picture represents Pip daydreaming about Estella while working as an apprentice for Joe. He loves Estella but is still ashamed for her to see him in his social class, and he feels that he isn't good enough for her. While working for Joe, Pip keeps thinking about Estella and he sees her face in the window as he works.

Great Expectations: The First Stage

In this sentence Pip is referring to his "lower class", boring life. He is ashamed of his family and home compared to Miss Havisham's house and social class. He is in a somewhat depressed state of mind ever since he visited her house for the first time. Pip wishes to be rich and have to do nothing just like Miss Havisham and her acquantences. Also, he feels that he isn't good enough for Estella even though he loves her, just because of how he was raised.

One of the most memorable days of my life that began my "chain" was back in the fall of 2004. My dad and I were driving home from my sister's soccer game and I told him that I wanted to play football. I was only about 60 pounds at the time, so it took a while for me and my dad to convince my mom to say yes. Since that day, football has taught me some of life's greatest lessons including: hard work, responsibility, and trust. Because of my size, I had to work a little harder than everyone else. That memorable day, back in 2004, was the beginning of the formation of who I am today.