Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Of Studies



Bacon, Francis. “Of Studies.” British Literature. Ronald A. Horton. 2nd ed. Greenville: BJU, 2003. 289. Print.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Macbeth Analysis Outline

26. Does the weather in some parts of the story reflect the mood of those events?  Give some examples of how the weather exemplifies the storyline.

I.    Emphasizes chaos and reflects Macbeth’s sins (murder)
a.     The Night Macbeth kills King Duncan
                                    i.      Huge storm
                                    ii.      Act 2 scene 3- “The night has been unruly…Our chimneys were blown down…Lamentings heard I’ th; air, strange screams of death…”
b.    Aftermath of murder
                                    i.      After Macduff discovers King Duncan
                                    ii.      Act 2 Scene 4- “…The heavens, as troubled with man’s act, Threatens his bloody stage: by the clock ‘t is day, And yet dark night strangles the travelling lamp.”
                                    iii.      Reflects shock and gloom
c.     Banquo
                                    i.      Link of bad weather with murder
                                    ii.      Act 3 scene 3- “It will be rain tonight.”
II.    Three witches
a.    Thunder and lightning; night  
b.    Act 1 scene 1- “When shall we three meet again, In thunder, lightning or in rain?”
c.     Power, unnatural and dismal presence
d.    Dark occurrences
  
"BBC - Weather Centre - Features - Weather in Shakespheare - Macbeth." BBC - Homepage. May 2004. Web. 22 Oct. 2010. <http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/features/shakespeare_macbeth.shtml>.

  
 SparkNotes Editors. “SparkNote on Macbeth.” SparkNotes.com. SparkNotes LLC. 2002. Web. 22 Oct. 2010. <http://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/macbeth/context.html>
  

Macbeth Reading Score

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Shakespeare's Works

Wordle: Shakespeare's Works
http://www.wordle.net/show/wrdl/2605385/Shakespeare%27s_Works_

Hylton, Jeremy. "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare." The Complete Works of William Shakespeare. Web. 21 Oct. 2010. <http://shakespeare.mit.edu/>.

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Faerie Queene Animation


The Faerie Queene by namiswan, made at DoInk.com


Spenser, Edmund. “The Faerie Queene.” British Literature. Ronald A. Horton. 2nd ed. Greenville: BJU, 2003. 183-190. Print

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Love Languages

I feel loved when...

The Five Love Languages

My Primary Love Language is Quality Time

My Detailed Results:
Quality Time: 10
Acts of Service: 7
Words of Affirmation: 6
Physical Touch: 6
Receiving Gifts: 1

About this quiz

Unhappiness in relationships is often due to the fact that we speak different love languages. It can be helpful to know what language you speak and what language those around you speak.
Tag 3 people so they can find out what their love language is.

Sonnet 75

Sonnet 75 on PhotoPeach



Spencer, Edmund. "Sonnet 75." British Literature. By Ronald Horton. 2nd ed. Greenville: BJU Press, 2003. 181. Print.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Friday, October 1, 2010

Howard's Love That Liveth and Reigneth in my Thought

Love That Liveth and Reigneth in my Thought.egg on Aviary.
Howard, Henry. “Love That Liveth and Reigneth in my Thought.” British Literature. Ronald A. Horton. 2nd ed. Greenville: BJU, 2003. 166. Print.