Lets Continue Blogging

I think we should still continue blogging.I find that using a blog is easier and faster it also makes it easier to track what I have to do for homework and it makes doing my homework easy and in time.Even though some people don't do their blog I think as a class or just ms.lees we should come up with a different way for those people to do their homework.

There are many pros to blogging one example is that blogging can help you to improve your grammer by showing you where you made a mistake and correcting it with spell check. Blogging can help improve your communication and group work skills too because when you comment on your groups posts your improving your communication and editing skills.Finally i think we should continue blogging because it doesn't only help us with our grammer,group communication and its fast and more convienient to use, but it also help us with reading skills and blogging forces us to do our homework if its reading a book or reflecting on what we did in class.

Keep bloging

Yes I think we should keep bloging  because it has helped my writing a lot and it makes it so other people edit my work and not just my friends.

Question 1 (fixed)

   Is it better to run away from your problems, like Peter did in the story, or is it better to face them right away. Both sides could work it depends on the problem you are facing. The possible pros to hiding from your problems are it gives you time to ponder on the problem at hand. The cons are you might make the situation worse by hiding like the person you made mad might make the punishment worse. On the other hand, the pros facing them right away, are you could get a faster solution. The cons are you might react with emotions not logic witch could be a bad thing.

     The authors idea of having Peter run away at the beginning although different it was good. It made it so Peter could join the theatre and save the queen. In the end it made him a hero.

    It is often better to hide from your problems or avoid them completely, because the less you think about problems the less of a problem it will be and fewer problems will occur . Peter's idea of running away from the problem was a good one because it gave him the chance to join the theatre, secret service, and eventually save the queen. 

Response to Question #2 (Revised)

The Elizabethan Theatres spread across London, in and out of the city boundaries; each stand, all unique in their own ways. While the theatres in Elizabethan England merely reflects the culture, the entertainment media influence our culture today more than it reflects. So how do the Elizabethan theatres reflect their society back then? And how do our entertainment media today influence our political issues and social values?

And the red velvet curtains closed with a note of finality followed by thunderous applauds. That was the end of a modern performance of a play; readers, close your eyes and allow me to take you several centuries back to the time when Queen Elizabeth ruled England. Stroll through the twisting narrow cobble-stoned streets of Elizabethan London; can you hear the rowdy callings of greeting from one person to another? Do you see the grand Whitehall Palace rising up majestically in the distance? That is where the Queen herself lives. Please, continue walking, and there, the Globe Theatre – the newest theatre around.  This circular open-skied building we see before us is actually one of the theatres where Shakespeare and his theatre company – “Lord Chamberlain’s Men” – performed in. As we all know, William Shakespeare is widely-known for his plays and poems. Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, The Tempest, and the list go on. Since the theatres were the main source of entertainment for the people, some plays tend to reflect the society rather than influence, as “Henry V”, a historic play by Shakespeare – was likely to be popular because of the war that is looming in Ireland. And it was. Plays and poetry were also just a way for people to ignite their creativity and let loose their imagination – as in Shakespeare’s “Midsummer Night’s Dream”, where fairies flutter and manipulate human minds. However, mostly the entertainment media do reflect the society more than influence it. And just for the note, there are no red velvet curtains in the Globe Theatre.

Now, let me pull you back to twenty first century to this scene. A child tiptoed into the room, dragging a stool behind him. Cautiously, he set the stool before the desk. Hopping onto the stool, he barely reached the mouse. He glimpsed behind himself swiftly, his chubby fingers clicked the mouse, opening a whole new world. And that whole new world, ladies and gentlemen, is what we know as the Internet. Internet just happens to be one of the many ways we interact with the present entertainment media, including music, videos, television, books, and movies. Nowadays, are the media only a mere reflection of what is happening in the world today, or is it something more? Is it actually changing the way we think? I believe that the media in our time are much more influential than it might have been in Shakespearean England. Do you not agree that while present day actors and actresses are considered celebrities, the actors in Renaissance England were considered much less? And today, it is the celebrities that set the trends; it is the celebrities that have the ability to change how people may think through movies, television shows, speeches, and videos. The ways of communication are also much broader, the Internet, television, magazines, books, and many more, these are all easy modes to reach millions and billions of people across the globe. That is why I believe that current day entertainment media are much more influential than the Elizabethan Theatres.

Dear readers, though the Elizabethan Theatres still stand in modern London, the world around it has transformed. So have the people and the culture. Our global culture influenced greatly by the growing technology, which in turn impacts the way we communicate and the power of entertainment media; which is why I firmly believe that the entertainment media today are much more influential in the world than ever before. 

Response to Question #2

2. Do you think the theatre of the Elizabethan Age or the Entertainment media of today has any link or influence upon the social values or political ideals of the people or is it only a reflection (artistic expression) of the social values and political issues of the day? In other words - do you think entertainment (theatre or other media today) reflects (is a record) what is going on in society or influences (has an effect) on society. Support your argument with logical reasoning and at least 1 example from your knowledge of the Elizabethan Era through our novel and 1 example from present day.

The Elizabethan Theatres spread across London, in and out of the city boundaries; each stand, all unique in their own ways. Do the entertainment media in the Elizabethan Age reflect or influence the social and political issues and values? Does it today?

And the red velvet curtains closed with a note of finality, followed by thunderous applauds. That was the end of a modern performance of a play; readers, close your eyes and allow me to take you several centuries back to the time when Queen Elizabeth ruled England. Stroll through the twisting narrow cobble-stoned streets of Elizabethan London; can you hear the rowdy callings of greeting from one person to another? Do you see the grand Whitehall Palace rising up majestically in the distance? That is where the Queen herself lives. Please, continue walking, and there, the Globe Theatre – the newest theatre around.  This circular open-skied building we see before us is actually one of the theatres where Shakespeare and his theatre company – “Lord Chamberlain’s Men” – performed in. As we all know, William Shakespeare is widely-known for his plays and poems. Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, The Tempest, and the list goes on. Since the theatres were the main source of entertainment for the people, some plays tend to reflect the society rather than influence, as “Henry V”, a historic play by Shakespeare – was likely to be popular because of the war that is looming in Ireland. And it was. Plays and poetry were also just a way for people to ignite their creativity and let loose their imagination – as in Shakespeare’s “Midsummer Night’s Dream”, where fairies flutter and manipulate human minds. However, mostly the entertainment media do reflect the society more than influence it. And just for the note, there were no red velvet curtains in the Globe Theatre.

Now, let me pull you back to twenty first century - to this scenario. A child tiptoed into the room, dragging a stool behind him. Cautiously, he set the stool before the desk. Hopping onto the stool, he barely reached the mouse. He glimpsed behind himself swiftly, his chubby fingers clicked the mouse, opening a whole new world. And that whole new world, ladies and gentlemen, is what we know as the Internet. Internet just happens to be one of the many ways we interact with the present entertainment media, including music, videos, television, books, and movies. Nowadays, are the media only a mere reflection of what is happening in the world today, or is it something more? Is it actually changing the way we think? I believe that the media in our time are much more influential than it might have been in Shakespearean England. Do you not agree that while present day actors and actresses are considered celebrities, the actors in Renaissance England were considered much less? And today, it is the celebrities that set the trends; it is the celebrities that has the ability to change how people may think through movies, television shows, speeches, and videos. The ways of communication are also much broader, the Internet, television, magazines, books, and many more, these are all easy modes to reach millions and billions of people across the globe. That is why I believe that current day entertainment media are much more influential than the Elizabethan Theatres.

Dear readers, though the Elizabethan Theatres still stand in modern London, the world around it has transformed. So has the people and the culture. Our global culture influenced greatly by the growing technology, which in turn impacts the way we communicate and the power of entertainment media; which is why I firmly believe that the entertainment media today are much more influential in the world than ever before. 










Movies can and do have tremendous influence in shaping young lives in the realm of entertainment towards the ideals and objectives of normal adulthood. - Walt Disney

Question one answer.

     Is it better to run away from your problems, like Peter did in the story, or is it better to face them right away. Both sides could work it depends on the problem you are facing. The possible pros to hiding from your problems are it gives you time to ponder on the problem at hand. The cons are you might make the situation worse by hiding like the person you made mad might make the punishment worse. On the other hand, the pros facing them right away, are you could get a faster solution. The cons are you might react with emotions not logic witch could be a bad thing.

     The authors idea of having Peter run away at the beginning although different it was good. It made it so Peter could join the theatre and save the queen. In the end it made him a hero.

    In my opinion I think it is better to avoid problems by keeping out of them or not to think of them. If people did that less people would have less problems will occur, That is just  my opinion. I agree with Peters idea of running away because if he did not the queen might of died and he would not of been a hero.

Response November1,2011

Question:
#3. The character of Peter is a 15 year old ordinary lower class boy who becomes a heroic figure by the end of the novel. People can be heroes in many ways. Commonly, people choose to lead noble, honourable or risky lives and they become heroes as a result of their choices or training, like peace keepers or firemen. Others are "accidental heroes" where circumstances arise and it is their unexpected responses that make them heroic. What kind of hero is Peter? Or is he one at all? Provide examples from the text and compare Peter to someone from the past or present that you would call a hero.

Answer:
In my opinion I think peter is a hero but an "accidental hero" because he helps or saves people when they are in  need. Some examples of peters "accidental hero" acts are when Mr.Desmond was drowning in the lake Peter saved him.Though Mr.Desmond got a broken leg from that incident thanks to peter was was still alive.
Another time Peter was an "accidental hero" is when Peters copy of Shakespeare's new play "Henry V"  was stolen  Kit and Peter worry that whoever took it plans to profit from the unpublished play. so in order to save shakespear's play and to makes sure Shakespeare receives the credit he deserves they steal it back. While stealing back the script, Peter overhears a plot by Sir Philip and his associates to assassinate Queen Elizabeth.

 In the story "Cue For Treason" I said Peter was an "accidental hero" , but later on in the story Peter becomes a hero on purpose to save Queen Elizabeth from being assassinated by sir Phillip and his men. Accidental hero or a hero on purpose which one is peter or is he even a hero at all? Well in my opinion peter is both a hero on purpose and an accidental hero because he is courageous when people need help in an emergency and he acts when he knows he is probably the only one who can help or is brave and smart enough to go against the dangers of helping whoever he's helping.

Blog Questions

LD: When Peter escaped from Cumberland to avoid meeting his undesirable fate, did he do the right thing?  Is there always a right thing to do?  What’s so right about right that makes the right thing to do so darn right?  Justify your answer.

Rephrase: When Peter escaped from Cumberland to avoid meeting his undesirable fate, did he do the right thing? Is there a right thing to do? 

Consider this quote: 


"Good...evil...those are just words people use to justify their actions. What is the 'right thing'? No one ever seems to know, do they? That's because it doesn't exist. People, in the end, only do what's best for them. I grew up in a place where 'the right thing' was what would help me survive. ...aren't evil to me. Why would they be if they helped me survive? Good and evil are essentially the same thing. In the end, I believe people are all the same too. People only do what's best for them." 

KB: Do you see a difference in modern England and enland in the book (1600s).

Rephrase: What are some differences between England today and Shakespearean England?

C: What does the novel’s title, Cue For Treason, stand for?

Rephrase: How does the novel title, Cue For Treason, relate to the book?

RI: How has the work of Shakespeare affected life today?

Rephrase: Does the work of Shakespeare still influence our life today? How?

RI: Could a person like William Shakespeare have as much power as a figure like Sir William?

Rephrase: Could a person like Shakespeare, a well-known artist, have as much power as a figure like Sir William, a knight, in the Renaissance Elizabethan England?

The Big Q connections

This man being born into something, is like in the book were sir Phillip is putting rocks around there land because of there social rank. This is also like the preview activity with the tyrant sir Phillip is just got there land and is doing what he wants with it because he has more power then them.

The Big Q

I think back in the time period of the book peoples paths were chosen for them, because they were born into farming, royalty, ect. Now days people can do whatever they want and nothing is determined for them. For example someone can grow up with lots of money and grow up and become a homeless person so yes a man can change his stars. Rather then back then were they knew exactly what they were going to be and it would take a lot of luck to be something else, but you never know.

Response to chapter 1&2

the first two chapter of the story cue for treason set the story it tells the readers the setting and the characters and gives us an idea of the story.

 The first chapter is about a boy named peter and his family and village all go out to a wall that their superior  has built around the tenants farm and they start breaking it and destroying the wall that they think does not belong there. while in this proccess they send peter to go keep watch to make sure no one comes. when dawn was about to come he spotted his superior and a bunch of troops galloping on their horses toward them Peter whistled and fled for shelter, while doing that his superior saw him and shot him but luckily he missed and just shot through his hat ,frightened peter dashed home and got away safely


In the second chapter as peter get ready to go to school he remembers that he had left his hat behind but he made a plan to go back to where he was a retrieve it ad hopes that no one found it cause that hat had his name on it. when he was on his lunch break during work a friend of his come dashing and say that master would like to see him.Peter reliezes that he  was in trouble and gets on his donkey and rushed home, where he saw his father standing on his porch and his mother weeping. Peter and his father came up with a plan to keep peter safe.Peter packs up food and money and leaves as soon as he was ready and  left the place he loves and calls home.

Response to the big Q

After reading over the question and watching the video i agree with the man and what he said about "changing your stars" because i believe that people choose the way they live their lives and even choose weather or not they want to run it. I don't believe that a persons life path is determined before they are born because in anytime of their life a person can make a change in their lives that can affect their lives dramatically. If a persons life path is determined before hand then everything in life would not be a surprise to us and it would just be a bore.

Response to Chapter 1 & 2

Chapter one. Dawn is Dangerous. 

This chapter title made me wonder, what could they have possibly mean? As the chapter progress, the suspense grew. Somewhat. So when Sir Philip and his men appeared around the corner, as expected, I wanted to shout at the boy to run and don't look back. But of course, we all know, without a stupid action there would be no point in this chapter - hence, the boy turns around and throws the rock. And on with the story we go.

This book is a historical fiction. As we have discussed in class, what Sir Philip - a knight because of the 'sir' before his name - did was about the enclosure act. Fencing a common land without an explanation - much like one of preview activities where we were taken away a right with no rational reasons given to us whatsoever.

Chapter two - we continue with the boy's adventure. We now know that his name is Peter Brownrigg, he is the protagonist as we can tell - the story told from his point of view. And he goes to school! The gender roles in the society is still very "separated". Girls stay at home while the boys go to school. During school, his thoughts kept repeating how there was his name on the cap that the bullet went through, how he can't wait to show off to his friends with proper proof.

I question the boy's thinking. If he knows that his name is on the cap, and it's left there on the rocks where anyone can pick it up, doesn't he think of how that evidence he can pick up, the sheriff can as well? And then, you can well predict what's going to happen by the end of the chapter - he is going to "escape", as the chapter title indicates.

Sometimes, I think Peter is kind of dense and slow, when he sees the horsemen riding around the corner - he should be watching out for this kind of thing, not be shocked and watch them for five precious seconds with his mouth hanging open. And he didn't think of how his cap is an obvious evidence of his participation in the taking down of the fence. But I guess he was quick-minded enough to realize that when the sheriff came and ask for him.

Him racing towards home and his parents waiting outside. And their conversation was interesting. The interrogation process seems like torture, and Peter admits that he will blurt out each name of the participants when faced with this kind of questioning. We learn more about the justice and court system back then.

It seems like the geography consists of rolling hills of some sort. And plants include heather, tough grass - the kind of plants that are usually on the moor, which confirms my suspicion of the "rolling hills".

The Big Q

Was a person's life path determined before they were born? Is it today? Or can a man change his stars as the clip suggests? 

After watching the clip, I both agree and disagree with this man's point of view. I believe that, yes, a person's life path was determined before they were born. I believe that time is simply a pattern repeated over and over again. When someone does something, they did something they were supposed to do - they did something they were meant to do. Even though it may seem like they are "changing [their] stars", they're actually following through with what they are meant to do. They're doing what they're "future self" was doing, repeating each action. For example, this man in the clip does not want to spend his whole life being a peasant, being a nothing, he wants to become something - a nobility, a knight, perhaps. But this particular epiphany of his - "a man can change his stars", I do think that a man can perfectly well change what he is now and fight to become something more, but I don't think that a man can necessarily "change his stars" - as in changing his life path.

So is a person's life path determined before they were born, even today? My answer is yes, even today. But of course, this can depend on the definition of "life path".

However, even though I believe that my whole life is already laid out in front of me, this does not mean that I'll strut through life thinking that everything will fall into place for me, this does not mean that I won't strive to become a better person, or change the world in some way. This does not mean I won't be just as ambitious as the next person to be something more than just one more insignificant being that just exists.