Monday, March 30, 2009
Prompt #4 Book
Every time I get on an airplane I am terrified. I do not enjoy traveling, but I love visiting other countries. I hate train stations, airports, bus stops, just waiting in general. To me, there is no worse feeling than being out of control. But Bryson doesn’t seem to share any of my worries. He just travels from town to town having a jolly ol’ time remember the towns from his youth. If that were me I would be freaking out! How can he be so out of control and relaxed at the same time? That really surprises me.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
03/25- TMD Wrap Up
The Do Now:
In your opinion did Ernesto achieve was what wanted to do went he set out to travel America?
This is a good Do Now because it is open ended and allows people to express their own opinion. The question also touches on the beginning of the trip, why he set out?
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Tuesday, March 17, 2009
03/17- Columbia and Venezuela
pg 163 "It was...as if everything solid melted away in to the ether, eliminating all individuality and absorbing us, rigid, into the immense darkness."
This quote talks about how Ernesto feels like many of the poor people are just slipping away because no one cares about them. They don't have a voice. These are the people that Ernesto wants to help.
pg 165 "bloodstained weapon"
This quote is simple. Violence, conflict, struggle, a willingness to do battle are all good interpretations of this quote. Now at the end of the book, the reader can finally see that Ernesto doesn't just want to talk about change; he wants to fight for it.
pg 165 "I feel my nostrils dilate, savoring the acrid smell of gunpowder and blood..."
This quote kind of goes with the one above. It is very descriptive. "gunpowder and blood" is like violence and death. And the word "savoring" means that Ernesto enjoys those smells. He wants to kill for want he believes in.
pg 165 "...prepare myself to be a sacred space within which the bestial howl of the triumphant proletariat ca
n resound with new energy and new hope."
This is probably the single most pro-communist quotation in the entire book. Ernesto/Che is pretty much letting the proletariat (working class) know that it is time to rise up and fight to get rid of suppressive capitalist governments. Fight for communism.
This quote talks about how Ernesto feels like many of the poor people are just slipping away because no one cares about them. They don't have a voice. These are the people that Ernesto wants to help.
pg 165 "bloodstained weapon"
This quote is simple. Violence, conflict, struggle, a willingness to do battle are all good interpretations of this quote. Now at the end of the book, the reader can finally see that Ernesto doesn't just want to talk about change; he wants to fight for it.
pg 165 "I feel my nostrils dilate, savoring the acrid smell of gunpowder and blood..."
This quote kind of goes with the one above. It is very descriptive. "gunpowder and blood" is like violence and death. And the word "savoring" means that Ernesto enjoys those smells. He wants to kill for want he believes in.
pg 165 "...prepare myself to be a sacred space within which the bestial howl of the triumphant proletariat ca
n resound with new energy and new hope."This is probably the single most pro-communist quotation in the entire book. Ernesto/Che is pretty much letting the proletariat (working class) know that it is time to rise up and fight to get rid of suppressive capitalist governments. Fight for communism.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Prompt #7 Chapter 13
This chapter was about Rome. I was right; Bryson continued to make funny jokes about how the Roman should never have been introduced to the invention of the automobile; alluding to the fact that he believes Italians to be the worst drivers in Europe. It’s interesting because some people may not appreciate Bryson’s sense of humor and writing style; but for me it makes all the difference.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Prompt #8 Book
I don’t think this book as a deeper them or lesson; after all it is a travel narrative. But I do believe that this book contains within it a very strong message. This book emphasizes the importance of travel. Going out of your comfort area and trying new and interesting things. Bryson is roof that you don’t even need to speak the language in order to communicate and have a fun time.
Prompt #10 Book
One of the main reasons why I enjoy this book so much is because I have traveled to many of the cities Bryson has gone to. Because Bryson and I share this “travelers-connection” it allows me to be able to travel with him instead of just reading a book.
Not only do I feel connected with the content of the book, but also to Bryson’s for of narration. It is very sarcastic and comical. In a way, it resembles how I speak. So not only can I picture what he’s talking about but he’s describing it in my own language!
Not only do I feel connected with the content of the book, but also to Bryson’s for of narration. It is very sarcastic and comical. In a way, it resembles how I speak. So not only can I picture what he’s talking about but he’s describing it in my own language!
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