Thursday, March 31, 2011

Hopkins

Pied Beauty by Hopkins.egg on Aviary.

Examples of Alliteration in "God’s Grandeur":
And for all this, nature is never spent;
(also)
World broods with warm breast and with ah! bright wings.


Hopkins, Gerard. “Pied Beauty.” British Literature. Ed. Ronald A Horton. 2nd ed.Greenville, SC: BJU Press, 2003. 675. Print.
Hopkins, Gerard. “God’s Grandeur.” British Literature. Ed. Ronald A Horton. 2nd ed.Greenville, SC: BJU Press, 2003. 676. Print

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Answer to the White Queen's Riddle

The White Queen’s Riddle- Lewis Carroll
   "First, the fish must be caught."
That is easy: a baby, I think, could have caught it.
    "Next, the fish must be bought."
That is easy: a penny, I think, would have bought it.

    "Now cook me the fish!"
That is easy, and will not take more than a minute.
    "Let it lie in a dish!"
That is easy, because it is already in it.

    "Bring it here, let me sup!"
It is easy to set such a dish on the table.
    "Take the dish-cover up!"
Ah, that is so hard that I fear I'm unable!

    For it holds it like glue---
Holds the lid to the dish, while it lies in the middle:
    Which is easiest to do,
Un-dish-cover the fish, or dishcover the riddle?

Answer: It is easier to “discover” that the riddle is about an oyster.


One of two “ironic, unexpected twists” in “The Walrus and the Carpenter” by Carroll:
The sun was shining on the sea,
Shining with all his might:
He did his very best to make
The billows smooth and bright--
And this was odd, because it was
The middle of the night.

It was the middle of the night and the sun was beating down on the ocean as hard as it could.

Monday, March 28, 2011

Have I Not Striven

Heaven is the Face
Heaven is the face of a little girl
With dark brown eyes
That disappear when she smiles
Heaven is the place
Where she calls my name
Says, "Daddy please come play with me for awhile"

God, I know, it's all of this and so much more
But God, You know, that this is what I'm aching for
God, you know, I just can't see beyond the door
So right now

Heaven is the sound of her breathing deep
Lying on my chest, falling fast asleep while I sing
And Heaven is the weight of her in my arms
Being there to keep her safe from harm while she dreams

And God, I know, it's all of this and so much more
But God, You know, that this is what I'm longing for
God, you know, I just can't see beyond the door

But in my mind's eye I can see a place
Where Your glory fills every empty space

All the cancer is gone
Every mouth is fed
And there's no one left in the orphans' bed
Every lonely heart finds their one true love
And there's no more goodbye
And no more not enough
And there's no more enemy
No more

Heaven is a sweet, maple syrup kiss
And a thousand other little things I miss with her gone
Heaven is the place where she takes my hand
And leads me to You
And we both run into Your arms

Oh God, I know, it's so much more than I can dream
It's far beyond anything I can conceive
So God, You know, I'm trusting You until I see
Heaven in the face of my little girl
Heaven in the face of my little girl

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Love Similes


How do I love You, Lord? Let me count the ways.
I love You as though without You, the sun would cease to rise- and it would.
My love for You grows always,
As hunger grows in those who do not eat.
I love You as navigators love the stars,
For without You I am utterly lost,
Sprawling around in the dark.
I love You like the curious love a good mystery.
I will never wholly understand Your depths.
I love You truly, as men love their own lives.

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Ulysses and Crossing the Bar

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Tennyson, Alfred. "Ulysses." Bristish Literature. Ed. Ronald H. Horton Greenville, SC: BJU Press 2003. 615-616. Print. 
Tennyson, Alfred. "Crossing the Bar." British Literature. Ed. Ronald H. Horton. Greenville, SC: BJU Press 2003. 615-616. Print. 

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

The Poet and Kapiolani

CarryoutText: the poet and kapiolani

"XX. Kapiolani and Pele." Internet Sacred Text Archive Home. Web. 09 Mar. 2011. http://www.sacred-texts.com/pac/hlov/hlov25.htm.

Tennyson. "The Poet." British Literature. By Ronald Horton. 2nd ed. Greenville: BJU, 2003. 615. Print.

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Arnold AudioBoo

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Arnold, Matthew. "Dover Beach". British Literature. Ed. Ronald H. HOrton. Greenville, SC: BJU Press 2003. 642- 643. Print.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Newman Survey

What “…must be made the element and principle of all education”?

Answers:
-          “Just like with the early colonists, education was about the
    Bible- we should have that as our foundation.”
-          “Practical skills”
-          “A personal drive to give it your all and to truly do your
    best.”
-          “Biblical principles”
-          “Hard work”
-          “Everything in life should be Christ-centered.”
-          “Applicability”

Carlyle Hero

“All this I liken to dry, dead fuel, waiting for the lightning out of Heaven that shall kindle it… His word is the wise healing word which all can believe in. All blazes around him now, when he has once struck on it, into fire like his own” (Horton, 607). This is my hero, Mysterio. He lurks in the shadows at night, seeking to stop villains and their dastardly deeds. Mysterio uses his cape as a stronger extension of his arm to perform many acrobatic acts in order to keep civilians safe. During the day he is a volunteer firefighter. He embodies many character traits that encourage countless others to be better people. Some of these character traits would be selflessness, honestly, loyalty, and perseverance. When asked, many people would praise Mysterio for his passion and dedication, comparing his drive to a life of fire.

Carlyle, Thomas. "On Heros, Hero-Worship, and the Heroic in History." British Literature. By Ronald Horton. 2nd ed. Greenville: BJU, 2003. 607-08. Print.