Tuesday, March 24, 2009
They Say i say chapter 5 exercise 1
Right from the Start Charlip summerizes somebody elses views using a quote. Then she speaks to other reporters about what class she was in. She always starts off someone elses idea with something like (His definition) or something like that. She does a good job making her work flow with other peoples ideas,and uses it to find the answer to what class she was in.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
they say i say exercise 1 chapter 4
I think that she disagrees with the things she summarizes. I think this because she gives all this information about a counter argument for different types of education in different countries. What it seems like to me is that the author sets up the counter argument so she can support her argument showing more knowledge and ideas about the topic she is going to write about. It shows how some people focus on knowledge, and other parts of education. Then Jen shows how there is no information that supports the ideas which seems like to me that she is setting up her argument.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
7.j
The paper most resembles an informative modern magazine article. Based on the way it is written, and the incorporation of pictures makes it feel like a real magazine article. It makes people feel that it is more then just a paper, and a magazine article so they will have a more relaxed mode of reading it, and read it for more enjoyment. It would be much more boring, and the opinions, and appeals would not mean as much.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Persepolis review 2
John Richardson
English 1106
Dan Lawson
Friday February 20, 2009
Graphic novels have become a trend that is beginning to become popular in the United States, and all over the world. The books have also become a hot topic to be transformed into films. Examples of graphic novel blockbusters are: Spider-Man 1, 2, and 3. Batman; The Dark Night, and the Incredible Hulk are all examples of hit movies that were based off of graphic novels. Another graphic novel, which just recently was turned into a movie, was Persepolis. Persepolis is the story of Marjane Satrapi, a young woman who grew up in Iran and lived through a revolution, oppression, and a period of homelessness. Satrapi grew up in a family that taught her the sky was the limit for all her dreams and hopes. She aspired to become a prophet, a rocker, and much more but the government was putting her down at every turn. The government was reverting back to a traditional stance. Western ideas were frowned upon, as well as women’s free rights to display their personality. Marji grew up protesting all that Iran was turning into, and she had many western ideas. For this reason, her parents sent her to France where she could more easily express her free western ideas, and grow up away from a war. She went through a very difficult transition; she bounced from house to house, and had many groups of friends. She realized that she did not like who she was becoming, and came back to Iran many years later to be with her family.
I personally thought it was a great film. I was a huge fan of the graphic novel, and I feel other fans will feel the same way about the book! The storyline follows the book completely, and there are not many flaws between the two. The only thing I did not like in the movie was how they briefly touched upon some key points in the book. Marji has a strong relationship with her Uncle. In the book, the relationship is a significant part of the plot, but in the film the relationship is not a focal point at all. I feel even though the film is completely animated, and there are no people whatsoever, I feel it still can convey a strong message. There is no loss of real life situations at all and you feel involved in the story even though it is just a cartoon. Beverly Burning of Culturevulture.net feels the same way by saying:
“The animation is exquisitely evocative, but it is Satrapi’s story itself, and her point of view, that captivates us. Every stage of her life is treated with a clear-headed view of someone who has seen so much, and yet comes out the other end without the anger and need for revenge or bitterness that taints other memoirs.”
I agree with her completely because I felt the same way after watching the films, and I can relate to her feelings completely. Burning is insisting that there is no loss of emotion even though people may think it is difficult to relate to a cartoon, it is not.
Another renowned comic artist is now having his comics turned into movies, and his name is William Eisner. His most recent book to film hit is the Christmas spirit, but he has made his name off of his work as a comic book writer. He said in his book that; “Comic book writers have developed their craft in an interplay of words, and images. I believe, achieved a successful cross breading of illustration and prose.” His point is that comic artists have found a way to relay messages in different ways other than just words on a page. I feel this pertains to Persepolis because it is a prime example of words and drawn images becoming one piece. After reading the works of Eisner, and seeing all of Satrapi’s work, I feel that comics and graphic novels are going to become much more popular, and also be turned into many more movies. Persepolis is a phenomenal film, and I enjoyed watching it. It was captivating, exciting, and interesting, and I feel it will catch all viewers’ eyes, and enlighten them on not only the situation that happened in Iran, as well as the story of a girl who grew into a woman through many difficult situations.
English 1106
Dan Lawson
Friday February 20, 2009
Graphic novels have become a trend that is beginning to become popular in the United States, and all over the world. The books have also become a hot topic to be transformed into films. Examples of graphic novel blockbusters are: Spider-Man 1, 2, and 3. Batman; The Dark Night, and the Incredible Hulk are all examples of hit movies that were based off of graphic novels. Another graphic novel, which just recently was turned into a movie, was Persepolis. Persepolis is the story of Marjane Satrapi, a young woman who grew up in Iran and lived through a revolution, oppression, and a period of homelessness. Satrapi grew up in a family that taught her the sky was the limit for all her dreams and hopes. She aspired to become a prophet, a rocker, and much more but the government was putting her down at every turn. The government was reverting back to a traditional stance. Western ideas were frowned upon, as well as women’s free rights to display their personality. Marji grew up protesting all that Iran was turning into, and she had many western ideas. For this reason, her parents sent her to France where she could more easily express her free western ideas, and grow up away from a war. She went through a very difficult transition; she bounced from house to house, and had many groups of friends. She realized that she did not like who she was becoming, and came back to Iran many years later to be with her family.
I personally thought it was a great film. I was a huge fan of the graphic novel, and I feel other fans will feel the same way about the book! The storyline follows the book completely, and there are not many flaws between the two. The only thing I did not like in the movie was how they briefly touched upon some key points in the book. Marji has a strong relationship with her Uncle. In the book, the relationship is a significant part of the plot, but in the film the relationship is not a focal point at all. I feel even though the film is completely animated, and there are no people whatsoever, I feel it still can convey a strong message. There is no loss of real life situations at all and you feel involved in the story even though it is just a cartoon. Beverly Burning of Culturevulture.net feels the same way by saying:
“The animation is exquisitely evocative, but it is Satrapi’s story itself, and her point of view, that captivates us. Every stage of her life is treated with a clear-headed view of someone who has seen so much, and yet comes out the other end without the anger and need for revenge or bitterness that taints other memoirs.”
I agree with her completely because I felt the same way after watching the films, and I can relate to her feelings completely. Burning is insisting that there is no loss of emotion even though people may think it is difficult to relate to a cartoon, it is not.
Another renowned comic artist is now having his comics turned into movies, and his name is William Eisner. His most recent book to film hit is the Christmas spirit, but he has made his name off of his work as a comic book writer. He said in his book that; “Comic book writers have developed their craft in an interplay of words, and images. I believe, achieved a successful cross breading of illustration and prose.” His point is that comic artists have found a way to relay messages in different ways other than just words on a page. I feel this pertains to Persepolis because it is a prime example of words and drawn images becoming one piece. After reading the works of Eisner, and seeing all of Satrapi’s work, I feel that comics and graphic novels are going to become much more popular, and also be turned into many more movies. Persepolis is a phenomenal film, and I enjoyed watching it. It was captivating, exciting, and interesting, and I feel it will catch all viewers’ eyes, and enlighten them on not only the situation that happened in Iran, as well as the story of a girl who grew into a woman through many difficult situations.
first persepolis review
John Richardson
English 1106
Dan Lawson
Wednesday February 18, 2009
The movie Persepolis is a film that took one of the world’s most renowned graphic novels, and turned it into a great film. The novel by Marijane Strapi outlines her life growing up in Iran, and follows her throughout a move, a war, and a tremendous change in character. The film starts of right in the beginning, right when Strapi was a care free little girl growing up in Iran. The film shows how she has a strong relationship with her family, but also shows she is very independent from a young age when she proclaims herself a prophet. The film does a nice job paralleling the book, although I feel it moves a little too fast. The film does not pay nearly enough attention to the beginning or they blow through Marijane’s relationship with her Uncle. The book demonstrates a strong relationship with her uncle, and how he feels she is the star of his life, and the movie just shows how he talks to her in prison and briefly at home. It is difficult to follow the whole entire book, in one film so I feel people who enjoyed the book will also enjoy the film. It follows the book in order almost exactly, and the characters look exactly the same, so there is no difference whatsoever. I feel the movie has a few flaws, but overall did a very good job making the graphic novel Persepolis turn into a real life story. I give these film two thumbs up because it is a great story, and it is exactly like the book.
English 1106
Dan Lawson
Wednesday February 18, 2009
The movie Persepolis is a film that took one of the world’s most renowned graphic novels, and turned it into a great film. The novel by Marijane Strapi outlines her life growing up in Iran, and follows her throughout a move, a war, and a tremendous change in character. The film starts of right in the beginning, right when Strapi was a care free little girl growing up in Iran. The film shows how she has a strong relationship with her family, but also shows she is very independent from a young age when she proclaims herself a prophet. The film does a nice job paralleling the book, although I feel it moves a little too fast. The film does not pay nearly enough attention to the beginning or they blow through Marijane’s relationship with her Uncle. The book demonstrates a strong relationship with her uncle, and how he feels she is the star of his life, and the movie just shows how he talks to her in prison and briefly at home. It is difficult to follow the whole entire book, in one film so I feel people who enjoyed the book will also enjoy the film. It follows the book in order almost exactly, and the characters look exactly the same, so there is no difference whatsoever. I feel the movie has a few flaws, but overall did a very good job making the graphic novel Persepolis turn into a real life story. I give these film two thumbs up because it is a great story, and it is exactly like the book.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Suggestions for Writing
Who would have ever thought that the same movie could derive such different opinions from its viewers. Tim Gilchrist, and Robert Ebert, are two renowned movie critics who have a very different opinion of the film, but they base their opinions off of the same information. Gilchrist feels that the first Spider Man movie was a phenomenal adaptation of the comic book, but he feels that the second film has a lot left to be desired. Flaws in the plot, and other flaws made Gilchrist unhappy with the film. He feels parts of it were long and drawn out, and the film was lacking a lot. He does say that the film is a strong representation of the comic, but plots are drawn out and long. He feels this is unnecessary for the movie. Robert Ebert on the other hand feels that Spider Man 2 is what a superhero film should be. He feels that the film is a model of what a superhero film should be. He also likes how the film does such a good job showing Peter Parker as well as Spider Man. Ebert did not like the first Spider Man like Gilchrist did, and he feels that the second one is far superior. Both of these columnists feel that it is a great film, but have different opinions on it. I feel that personal taste comes into effect based on the authors preference of actors directors, and views on the comic books the movies were derived from. The writers both know they are great films but they feel differently amongst the sequel and the prequel, and which one is greater then the other.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Persepolis
After reading the graphic novel Persepolis, along with Eisner and McCloud, I have developed a completely new appreciation of graphic novels, and comic books in general. I never thought that pictures could tell a story quite like it does in Persepolis. I had no idea what was truly going on in Iran about Thirty years ago, and now I have an understanding of what was going on, and the revolution that the people had to undergo. Strapi does a phenomenal job describing the beginning of her life using images. A lot of what she does goes back to McCloud, and how he broke down the dynamics of a comic. Although her pictures are not detailed like Eisner, they still do the job of telling a story and getting it across to many people. In Persepolis, I also like how her growth as a person is shown throughout the book. She starts off as a kid who has no cares, and throughout the whole entire novel, she grows into a women who understands the war, and has her own ideas and values. I also feel, after watching the movie, that a lot of Marijane's story is left out. The book describes her life in much more detail, which is generally what happens. It's just surprising to me because it was a comic book that she had written so people tend to think that it is shorter but that was not the case. I feel after reading these three pieces really shows how comics are much more then pictures in the paper, but actually stories that can outline someones life, and tell amazing stories.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Examples of Templates
When i comes to the topic of comic books, most of us will readily agree that McCloud is the best at explaining his ideas. Where this agreement usually ends is a question of preference. Whether some are convinced that Eisner is the best at Comics, or Persepolis is the best comic.
Although McCloud does not say so directly. He feels Eisner is a creat comic book writer.
Although McCloud does not say so directly. He feels Eisner is a creat comic book writer.
Exercise 1
A.
Chemical X has been found in Ohio's groundwater. On one hand, they say it could be beneficial to the treatment of the water in the long run. On the other hand it could possible make people sick, and be detrimental to peoples health.
B.
Although many people think the novel is a literary masterpiece. I feel that it has many flaws, but many people say it is brilliant.
C.
Many people assume that football is boring. I feel that football is an exciting sport.
D.
One one hand people say the film is about the benefits of relationships. On the other hand I feel that it shows the negative affects of relationships.
E.
Many people feel that the templates in this book will stifle my creativity. I feel that it will make me more creative and produce better results in the long run, adding to my creativity.
Chemical X has been found in Ohio's groundwater. On one hand, they say it could be beneficial to the treatment of the water in the long run. On the other hand it could possible make people sick, and be detrimental to peoples health.
B.
Although many people think the novel is a literary masterpiece. I feel that it has many flaws, but many people say it is brilliant.
C.
Many people assume that football is boring. I feel that football is an exciting sport.
D.
One one hand people say the film is about the benefits of relationships. On the other hand I feel that it shows the negative affects of relationships.
E.
Many people feel that the templates in this book will stifle my creativity. I feel that it will make me more creative and produce better results in the long run, adding to my creativity.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Eisner/McCloud Comics
After reading both of the PDF's, I saw a side of comics that I have never really seen before. As a child, I was never really into comic books, so I never really knew anything about a comic except for the funny pages in the Sunday paper. Eisner was a comic artist who was very creative who's comics involved a lot of death and killing. I thought his work was very descriptive, and well thought out. Especially his comic about the man who was so paranoid about the dead body. I liked that story because it was so funny to see how paranoid the man became after just seeing a dead body. Reading the comics designed by Eisner made me feel like I was reading a book with limited words, and lots of imagery.
McCloud had a different style of his comics. He broke down the art of writing and creating a comic book, through a comic book. I liked how he took the whole process of designing a comic about how to design a comic. I thought it was very creative, and funny. I also liked how he encapsulated the work of other comic book artists like Eisner into his comics.
After reading both of these articles, I feel that comics are much more then pictures with limited words, but they are stories translated to readers through completely different means then a normal comic book.
McCloud had a different style of his comics. He broke down the art of writing and creating a comic book, through a comic book. I liked how he took the whole process of designing a comic about how to design a comic. I thought it was very creative, and funny. I also liked how he encapsulated the work of other comic book artists like Eisner into his comics.
After reading both of these articles, I feel that comics are much more then pictures with limited words, but they are stories translated to readers through completely different means then a normal comic book.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
If a Drafts were a genre
If a draft were a genre, it would not be very organized or perfectly organized. The ideas would be on paper and valid, but they would not be perfect yet. The draft would have enough information so it could be written, but it would not be perfect. It would lack a thesis and fine tuned details so it can be edited, and changed by a peer editor. the audience would be the person who peer edits the piece, and makes changes to it. It should be written so people have enough information for people to fix but editors have room to fix it, and make it better!
exercise 4.m
John Richardson
English 1106
Dan Lawson
Friday January 30, 2009
Writing papers is something that has never come easy to me. I have found it very difficult to sit down, and translate all the ideas in my head into words on paper. I have learned through college a experience, that it is crucial for me to write in a quiet area with no distractions. That is why I usually write my paper in the library or study lounge of my dorm. I choose these places because distractions are limited to my computer, and the people around me doing their work. I choose to write with my computer, so I have spell check and a thesaurus right at my fingertips. Also, papers eventually have to be typed, so it is much easier to type them right away. I have one strategy that I like to use when I start off writing a paper, and that is outlining. I feel by giving myself a guide to work with makes it easier to organize my thoughts and create ideas in the long run. Typically, my papers have two drafts and an outline. My outline helps me write the ideas down. First draft is used for basic ideas in a paper format. Second draft is for fine tuning my paper and getting everything set and ready. Lastly, my final draft is perfect to hand in, and I feel it is the best piece I can possibly complete. Revision plays a role in my writing. I feel the only way I can make sure I put my best work foreword is by reading and re-reading drafts multiple times. Not only right when I finish the paper but I also look at them hours and days later. This way I have a clear mind to clean up mistakes. My peer editing experiences thus far are not good at all. I feel kids don’t try to edit, and for the most part they just fix glaring mistakes. They don’t really critique my work or help me out. I feel in my experience that they are useless, and hopefully that will change.
English 1106
Dan Lawson
Friday January 30, 2009
Writing papers is something that has never come easy to me. I have found it very difficult to sit down, and translate all the ideas in my head into words on paper. I have learned through college a experience, that it is crucial for me to write in a quiet area with no distractions. That is why I usually write my paper in the library or study lounge of my dorm. I choose these places because distractions are limited to my computer, and the people around me doing their work. I choose to write with my computer, so I have spell check and a thesaurus right at my fingertips. Also, papers eventually have to be typed, so it is much easier to type them right away. I have one strategy that I like to use when I start off writing a paper, and that is outlining. I feel by giving myself a guide to work with makes it easier to organize my thoughts and create ideas in the long run. Typically, my papers have two drafts and an outline. My outline helps me write the ideas down. First draft is used for basic ideas in a paper format. Second draft is for fine tuning my paper and getting everything set and ready. Lastly, my final draft is perfect to hand in, and I feel it is the best piece I can possibly complete. Revision plays a role in my writing. I feel the only way I can make sure I put my best work foreword is by reading and re-reading drafts multiple times. Not only right when I finish the paper but I also look at them hours and days later. This way I have a clear mind to clean up mistakes. My peer editing experiences thus far are not good at all. I feel kids don’t try to edit, and for the most part they just fix glaring mistakes. They don’t really critique my work or help me out. I feel in my experience that they are useless, and hopefully that will change.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Random Blog
John Richardson
English 1106
Dan Lawson
After completing my first week of classes, everything was going well until I had to go to the Math Emporium. The worst place on the Virginia Tech campus. I thought I would be able to avoid it, but I was unsuccessful. The math emporium was my downfall last semester so going there only reminds me of failure and stress. I tried to take a new approach this semester, but it seems like it will be the same story this semester. After speaking to fellow classmates, I have heard the same response about the emporium. That it is useless intimidating and not helpful. I feel that the emporium is a way to make kids stress out and hate math. My first attempt to go to the emporium brought back horrid memories, and the stress i wished I would avoid this semester. Hopefully I am able to figure it out this semester. I am sure many of you feel the same way about the VT math empo
English 1106
Dan Lawson
After completing my first week of classes, everything was going well until I had to go to the Math Emporium. The worst place on the Virginia Tech campus. I thought I would be able to avoid it, but I was unsuccessful. The math emporium was my downfall last semester so going there only reminds me of failure and stress. I tried to take a new approach this semester, but it seems like it will be the same story this semester. After speaking to fellow classmates, I have heard the same response about the emporium. That it is useless intimidating and not helpful. I feel that the emporium is a way to make kids stress out and hate math. My first attempt to go to the emporium brought back horrid memories, and the stress i wished I would avoid this semester. Hopefully I am able to figure it out this semester. I am sure many of you feel the same way about the VT math empo
Friday, January 23, 2009
Grading Essay 1.23.09
John Richardson
English 1106
Dan Lawson
Monday January 26, 2009
After carefully reading the essay about the changes in professional wrestling, over the past 20 years, I would give it a score of a C. The paper is very well written and has lots of facts about current wrestling and the WWE, but there is little to no facts about the sport back in the 80’s. The author constantly refers back to the 80’s, and says that things were different, but he doesn’t show or explain what the sport was like, or how people responded to it. I fell he just outlined the current sport, and said it is extremely different then what the sport was like 20 years ago. In my opinion he only did half of the work, so he should receive half of the grade so I feel he should get a C. The paper is grammatically sound, but lacks some key information to make it a stronger paper.
English 1106
Dan Lawson
Monday January 26, 2009
After carefully reading the essay about the changes in professional wrestling, over the past 20 years, I would give it a score of a C. The paper is very well written and has lots of facts about current wrestling and the WWE, but there is little to no facts about the sport back in the 80’s. The author constantly refers back to the 80’s, and says that things were different, but he doesn’t show or explain what the sport was like, or how people responded to it. I fell he just outlined the current sport, and said it is extremely different then what the sport was like 20 years ago. In my opinion he only did half of the work, so he should receive half of the grade so I feel he should get a C. The paper is grammatically sound, but lacks some key information to make it a stronger paper.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Exercise 2.h 1-22-09
John Richardson
English 1106
Dan Lawson
Friday January 23, 2009
Blogger URL: http://jrichardson-english1106.blogspot.com/
1. After reading Bryan West’s analysis, it was clear to see that his rhetorical situation is his essay is about the close democratic race that was going on at the time, and its candidates. He states that Hilary is not the one for America for many reasons that are explained using pathos egos, and logos. His purpose is to outline the previous actions of the Clinton administration, and explain how if another Clinton is in office, the same things would happen. His audience is all people who follow politics, including Republicans, and Democrats. I know because he shows how both parties would react and feel to accusations, and actions of the Clintons.
2. In the text, there are many genre conventions. The genre of his essay is informative, and persuasive. He outlines all of the issues that the first Clinton administration had endured, and he persuades people that Hilary Clinton is not the right choice for the democrats. I have written like this in high school, and I wrote a paper in English 1105 about the effects of Overconsumption. I have read many newspaper articles in this genre, and I have also read many journal articles about it as well. The most familiar convention to me is persuasive because it is something I have wrote about it for a while, and the least familiar to me is informative rhetoric, because I have not done much with that.
3. Another genre the author could have used is fiction. He could have made up facts about the Clintons that are false. People who are against the Clintons would have responded in the same way because like Bryan said, opinions are not likely to change so people would have generally received this in the same way. The advantages are that he can sway people to go against the Clintons, but disadvantages are that people may know that the given information is false, and go against it.
4. Bryan could use a genre that’s all political facts to appeal to a certain set of people as well. He could propose this to other politicians who understand some of the political aspects of the Clintons, and maybe turn her supporters against her. To adapt, Bryan would have to change the way he words things, and he would have to add more facts to his essay.
5. Using the same conventions, a teacher may write to the school board about changing a budget. A social worker may write to the mayor about unfit working conditions. A scientist may write to a lab about how new equipment is needed. All of these topics can use the same terminology that Bryan West used in his essay.
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