Monday, November 29, 2010
Friday, November 12, 2010
My view of "My Bondage and My Freedom" by Frederick Douglass
When I first started reading "A CHANGE CAME O'ER THE SPIRIT OF MY DREAM." Frederick Douglass made it clear that he really appreciated his slave owner Mrs. Auld for being kind to him and taught him how to read and write. He aid she wasn’t confident teaching him maybe for feeling that she wouldn’t be very good or that it wasn’t something that was really needed at first but she realized he was a human like her and taught him what she felt he needed to know. Then he started to explain that enslaving someone isn’t something that comes natural. It takes plenty of practice. “Nature has done almost nothing to prepare men and women to be either slaves or slaveholders. Nothing but rigid training, long persisted in, can perfect the character of the one or the other.” And that when he came in possession of Mrs. Auld she wasn’t really sure how to be a slave owner and that he seemed ore like a friend than property. Se understood that he was a human “I could talk and sing; I could laugh and weep; I could reason and remember; I could love and hate. I was human, and she, dear lady, knew and felt me to be so. How could she, then, treat me as a brute, without a mighty struggle with all the noble powers of her own soul.” But when she mentioned this to her husband basically called her an idiot that her feelings were innocent and ignorant. “That struggle came, and the will and power of the husband was victorious. Her noble soul was overthrown; but, he that overthrew it did not, himself, escape the consequences.” But clearly his ideals were overthrown and Frederick Douglass learned to read and write anyway. So Frederick Douglass became apart of the family rather than apart of the furniture. Then he further explained how kind she always was. She always had a smile on and was kind to people who wasn’t so happy. “She had bread for the hungry, clothes for the naked, and comfort for every mourner that came within her reach.” He then tells the constant fight between Mrs. Auld and her husband it was clear that it was going to be a fight between the two. Mrs. Auld was going to have to choose between her husband and the mental welfare of the family friend, Frederick Douglass. So she chose to be an even better slave owner, she chose to stop him from reading and being a human. “Nothing appeared to make my poor mistress -- after her turning toward the downward path -- more angry, than seeing me, seated in some nook or corner, quietly reading a book or a newspaper. I have had her rush at me, with the utmost fury, and snatch from my hand such newspaper or book, with something of the wrath and consternation which a traitor might be supposed to feel on being discovered in a plot by some dangerous spy.” Frederick Douglass’s world flipped up side down if he sat in a corner he would be watched continually, and given unhappy looks. And if he was in another room for long periods of time he was often blamed for reading a book. But this would not stop him he would continue to learn more with or without there consent. I really liked this story because even when challenged to become ignorant again he still fought.
ethos, pathos and logos
The Greek philosopher Aristotle was a very intelligent man in his time so being a philosopher he was always going to have to prove a point. He created his own way of making a persuasive essay. He knows he will have to keep it factual, keep appeal while expressing his own beliefs and feelings on the matter. So he divided it all up and created ethos, logos and pathos. Ethos is the appeal, the opining line that makes the reader pull in for more details, like an add. it also persuades the reader that your choice is the right one. Pathos is the emotions that you insert into a persuasive essay. I personally don’t think it’s a good idea to insert your own emotions into a persuasive essay. I understand that the demand and immediate words like “now” or “need” are to help press the issue until it is resolved. But emotions make things messy I prefer factual logical evidence because you cant second guess that. Which brings us to our next word logos which translates to logical. It “means persuading by the use of reasoning” this was “Greek philosopher” Aristotle’s favorite. You give reasons and explanations but it makes perfect sense.
The definition of slavery in the video states “ slavery: force to work without pay under the threat of violence and unable to walk away. People are threatened to work without pay and if they don’t they are beaten and possibly made an example of. So that anyone else who wants to stand against this will be treated the same way.
Men and woman who don’t have money to take care of there children go to a person who ask you want a job? So they go with them if that means anyway they can take care of their family. And when they go with that trusted person that says they can provide money for working hands sells them into slavery. Far away form their families they wanted to protect.
People who are kidnapped in to slavery are people who don’t have jobs of their own. They need to take care of there children or mother or sister. So they do what they can they will risk their own health for someone else’s. It can even happen to children. They can be promised money for there parents or promised an education. So they go with that stranger who uses them for money.
They difference now is that people don’t cost as much anymore they cost way less. In the film he compare the consumption of people with the consumption of plastic cups. Dispensable. People aren’t worth as much which makes buying simpler.
If we save those slaves. Not just get them away from the bad people and give them something to eat. But free them give them responsibility, encourage them then they will become “unslaveable” and in doing that their community will grow and flourish. They can save others. They can be the bright light that saves others from slavery.
Americas "botched emancipation” was when slaves were freed from the slave owners in America. But they weren’t really free. They were not given an education, the right to vote, or anything that the people who could claim the word American could get. They just could work for pay. So they still had to fight for the rights that “Americans” had. Which has created a huge rift in America’s history and will most likely continue in America’s future.
Of cores any slavery is bad including this one. But seeing the scars on the kids back or the kids who had to walk up a mountain caring rocks was painful but the one thing out of the whole film that made my stomach turn flips was when I found out that all this could have been gone by now. This doesn’t even need to exist because American alone could change this. The fact that all we need to do is use the money we use on snacks in a year could change this whole thing around. We are in a recession. Money doesn’t come cheap and knowing that we can still free millions of people, hearing that made me feel so sick. Why hasn’t this been changed already? Freedom looks so wonderful but why is it talking so long to happen?
The video said the can end it with intellectual power.
for my project
I am a proud slave owner of the South Carolina plantations. One of my favorite slaves was Autumn and her daughter Angel. Autumn works the fields while her child does the laundry. Autumn was my freshest slave strait out of Africa. I believe I’m doing them a kindness. Feeding them, clothing them and keeping them on my property and to do right by me they work the fields and clean the house. To keep their doing right by me I must enforce my authority over these confused young children to better themselves. I am afraid that this revolutionist is going to free my good working children. They do not understand the affection and love we are giving these poor children. There life was worse were they were born, the destruction it was distasteful hateful and discussing that is why we are trying to save these poor creatures. I know they are born bad that’s why I must continually beat angle. Slavery is not only benefiting the slave and owner but America it’s self. We must be diligent and attentive to protect these creatures!
I was reading a poem
I was reading a poem called “a black woman nothing else” it was so pretty, the author was Annie Ruth the poem started off really sad the author was expressing her sadness of being a dark skin woman. She was very ashamed that her skin was so dark. She was only a chilled but she was constantly made fun of because of the color that she was. So she assumed that her skin was bad. She goes on to explain that her father had left the family to marry a white woman. The author said that she would always answer to her father. That made Annie very unhappy. It made her think that a white woman had more or something better that what she had. But one day she met a woman who was darker than her self. The woman said that she was beautiful. That she was giving a gift from god. Annie herd her say that and soon everyone was saying it they were all calling her beautiful. Annie realized that she was right Annie was beautiful and lucky and she embraced her skin. I really liked this poem. Again the poems name is “ a black woman nothing else” and the author is Annie Ruth check it out for your self.
Ruth, Annie. "A Black Woman, Nothing Else - Poem." -•~*~•- Tribute To Black Women -•~*~•-. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Nov. 2010.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Testosterone
Darnell walks into the school building as the late bell sounds, “RING,” “darn I’m late,” he mumbles. As he runs down the hall but suddenly he trips in the hallway throwing his papers all over the floor. Darnell hears laughter and sees a few kids pointing. “What are you laughing at,” he then turns to say. “The clumsy black boy running down the hall and making a mess,” the other kid, Bobby, exclaims while continuing to laugh boastfully. “Well laugh at this,” Darnell says as he jumps up and hits him with his heavy 700-paged chemistry book. “Both of you, go to the office now,” yells the Principal of Rivertown High school who was walking by as Darnell hit him with the book. When the parents arrive Bobby’s mother takes one look at Darnell and ignorantly questioned to Darnell’s mother “Do you see this boy, no wonder he hit my son. Why are you People so angry?”
First, I would like to explain that anger is an emotion just like happy or sad. Except this emotion is cannot be controlled so simply, biologically we have a hormones in us that effects are emotions in dramatic ways that hormone is testosterone. If you look this up in the dictionary (or more defined, Wikipedia) its definition states “Testosterone is a steroid hormone from the androgen group and is found in mammals, reptiles, birds, and other vertebrates. In mammals, testosterone is primarily secreted in the Testosterones of males and the ovaries of females, although small amounts are also secreted by the adrenal glands. It is the principal male sex hormone and an anabolic steroid.” when you read this you generally don’t consider this steroid to be a natal recurring thing in the human body but it is. So much so that half-wit people actually consider someone who has high levels of Testosterone is naturally more aggressive then others. Black people do have more Testosterone than others but that does not make them aggressive. There are several factual reasons why there are more Testosterone in black people than in others. Testosterone in in some ways actually be beneficial.
Secondly Black people do have more Testosterone than others but that does not make them aggressive. “Contrary to what has been postulated in outdated studies and by certain sections of the media, aggressive behaviour is not typically seen in hypogonadal men who have their testosterone replaced adequately to the eugonadal/normal range. In fact, aggressive behaviour has been associated with hypogonadism and low testosterone levels and it would seem as though supraphysiological and low levels of testosterone and hypogonadism cause mood disorders and aggressive behaviour, with eugondal/normal testosterone levels being important for mental well-being. Testosterone depletion is a normal consequence of aging in men.” which clearly explains that black people assumed aggression has no relation to Testosterone levels.
Third, The reason why blacks have a naturally higher amount of Testosterone in their system than others is that the “Development of agriculture in modern Blacks also seems to have led to high testosterone levels. Groups with the highest testosterone in the world today are primitive agriculturalists.” “In primitive agricultural societies, women do not need men, since they can farm on their own. So they can afford to be choosy. These societies have tended to develop in a polygynous way, where a few high-ranking males monopolize most of the females, and the rest of the guys get none.” This explains that they have to show dominance and power over other to convince the female. Which is one reason there levels are higher. “Sub-Saharan Blacks are highly polygynous, and this resulted in intense competition for fewer women and selection for very robust male body types. SS Blacks are more robust than Whites on all variables. In Namibia, the polygynous Kavango have much higher testosterone than the much less polygene’s…” blacks didn’t just wake up some day and say “hm… I think I’m going to have high Testosterone for breakfast today.” No. test comes and goes within a life time. “Blacks have much higher Testosterone levels than Whites from age 7-24. After 24, the difference starts shrinking, and by the early 30's, it is gone. In later years, White men have higher Testosterone than Black men. This makes it very difficult if not impossible to explain differing behavioral variables, including higher rates of crime and aggression, in Black males over the age of 33 on the basis of elevated Testosterone levels.” this test was given in the womb. “Black mothers’ wombs have higher Testosterone, and this feeds to the fetus.”
Forth, Testosterone can be beneficial to blacks. “In the UK, young Black females have higher IQ’s than young Black males. However, Black females also have higher Testosterone than White females.” and “Black females earn 99% of what White females earn when they are employed…” Asian levels are intermediate to Blacks and Whites, but Asians have lower levels of a chemical needed to convert Testosterone to its active agent, so effectively they have lower levels. Androgen receptor sensitivity is highest in Black men, intermediate in Whites and lowest in Asians.” Although testosterone is good for black females it is not so good in the males point of view. Higher levels of test can lead to larger organs, (a larger heart can lead to heart attack) and prostate cancer. “US Blacks have the highest rate of prostate cancer on Earth, and the levels in African Blacks may be just as high.” so yeah having higher levels of Testosterone isn’t always the best thing in the world.
Lastly, this essay was created not to persuade but to verify the factual evidence and to enlighten those who are unaware of the fact that although Black people do have more Testosterone than others but that does not make them aggressive. And that there are several factual reasons why there are more Testosterone in black people than in others. I hope that I have cleared the air of confusion coming from ignorant others who only wish to blame such as bobby’s mother and anyone else who is unaware.
First, I would like to explain that anger is an emotion just like happy or sad. Except this emotion is cannot be controlled so simply, biologically we have a hormones in us that effects are emotions in dramatic ways that hormone is testosterone. If you look this up in the dictionary (or more defined, Wikipedia) its definition states “Testosterone is a steroid hormone from the androgen group and is found in mammals, reptiles, birds, and other vertebrates. In mammals, testosterone is primarily secreted in the Testosterones of males and the ovaries of females, although small amounts are also secreted by the adrenal glands. It is the principal male sex hormone and an anabolic steroid.” when you read this you generally don’t consider this steroid to be a natal recurring thing in the human body but it is. So much so that half-wit people actually consider someone who has high levels of Testosterone is naturally more aggressive then others. Black people do have more Testosterone than others but that does not make them aggressive. There are several factual reasons why there are more Testosterone in black people than in others. Testosterone in in some ways actually be beneficial.
Secondly Black people do have more Testosterone than others but that does not make them aggressive. “Contrary to what has been postulated in outdated studies and by certain sections of the media, aggressive behaviour is not typically seen in hypogonadal men who have their testosterone replaced adequately to the eugonadal/normal range. In fact, aggressive behaviour has been associated with hypogonadism and low testosterone levels and it would seem as though supraphysiological and low levels of testosterone and hypogonadism cause mood disorders and aggressive behaviour, with eugondal/normal testosterone levels being important for mental well-being. Testosterone depletion is a normal consequence of aging in men.” which clearly explains that black people assumed aggression has no relation to Testosterone levels.
Third, The reason why blacks have a naturally higher amount of Testosterone in their system than others is that the “Development of agriculture in modern Blacks also seems to have led to high testosterone levels. Groups with the highest testosterone in the world today are primitive agriculturalists.” “In primitive agricultural societies, women do not need men, since they can farm on their own. So they can afford to be choosy. These societies have tended to develop in a polygynous way, where a few high-ranking males monopolize most of the females, and the rest of the guys get none.” This explains that they have to show dominance and power over other to convince the female. Which is one reason there levels are higher. “Sub-Saharan Blacks are highly polygynous, and this resulted in intense competition for fewer women and selection for very robust male body types. SS Blacks are more robust than Whites on all variables. In Namibia, the polygynous Kavango have much higher testosterone than the much less polygene’s…” blacks didn’t just wake up some day and say “hm… I think I’m going to have high Testosterone for breakfast today.” No. test comes and goes within a life time. “Blacks have much higher Testosterone levels than Whites from age 7-24. After 24, the difference starts shrinking, and by the early 30's, it is gone. In later years, White men have higher Testosterone than Black men. This makes it very difficult if not impossible to explain differing behavioral variables, including higher rates of crime and aggression, in Black males over the age of 33 on the basis of elevated Testosterone levels.” this test was given in the womb. “Black mothers’ wombs have higher Testosterone, and this feeds to the fetus.”
Forth, Testosterone can be beneficial to blacks. “In the UK, young Black females have higher IQ’s than young Black males. However, Black females also have higher Testosterone than White females.” and “Black females earn 99% of what White females earn when they are employed…” Asian levels are intermediate to Blacks and Whites, but Asians have lower levels of a chemical needed to convert Testosterone to its active agent, so effectively they have lower levels. Androgen receptor sensitivity is highest in Black men, intermediate in Whites and lowest in Asians.” Although testosterone is good for black females it is not so good in the males point of view. Higher levels of test can lead to larger organs, (a larger heart can lead to heart attack) and prostate cancer. “US Blacks have the highest rate of prostate cancer on Earth, and the levels in African Blacks may be just as high.” so yeah having higher levels of Testosterone isn’t always the best thing in the world.
Lastly, this essay was created not to persuade but to verify the factual evidence and to enlighten those who are unaware of the fact that although Black people do have more Testosterone than others but that does not make them aggressive. And that there are several factual reasons why there are more Testosterone in black people than in others. I hope that I have cleared the air of confusion coming from ignorant others who only wish to blame such as bobby’s mother and anyone else who is unaware.
Monday, November 8, 2010
The Dead Zone by Stephen KingMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book was really sad. It talks about a woman whose had bad relationships and suddenly meets this guy who seems to be very nice and considerate but fearing the worst she doesn’t get to close after all they are both teachers at a high school. He on the other hand was really nice he had a father who was down o earth but hi health wasn’t all there. His mother on the other hand he was crazy religious and cursed any one who didn’t worship god the way she did. But his father could usually hold her down. All went haywire when the man gets into a car accident. He should have died everyone else did, the angry taxi driver and the two drunken students of him riding on the other side of the road. The main character was in a comma for 5 years his whole world hanged around him. His mother was practically inane but didn’t want to take her pills hi father is depressed and his health wasn’t much better. Hi girl friend was married and had a little girl. If this wasn’t crazy enough he now possess a strange ability to read minds and see things. For example when he awoke from the comma he asked his doctor how long he was asleep the doctor ignored him and continued writing over him until the main contactor grabs him by the arm and instantly knows he has been gone for 5 years. This book isn’t for the light of heart it’s more like a surprise at every turn of the page. So I advise caution when reading!
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Black Boy by Richard WrightMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book was in your face crazy from beginning to end but at the same time it was casual. In the beginning the main character of the bibliography Richard Wright had set the house on fire and nearly killed his brother. They moved to the city where they face several hardships. Slowly Richard learns and grows. For example he learns what alcohol is from taking it from random strangers in the bars. This story deepens and transforms as this boy grows to a man without having his father. I this story is something that you can’t help but read as soon as you pick it up. I think anyone can read this book because you can really get in to it.
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The Things They Carried by Tim O'BrienMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
this book Was a really good book considering I’m not really a fan of war books this ok will really capitates you .the author Tim O’Brian is very talented. I he was able to explain war the real way, the way it was he tells that when you go to war and you see the things you see none of it make any sense and that’s just how it is. The war stories about the hero and the victor were all lies and the stories that made no sense were the real ones. In a world of uncertainly..he doesn’t put light on it and explain it with statistics but he puts a definition to it he defines and puts words to things that are simply unexplainable. You get it but u doesn’t. it a really great book
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My Brother Sam Is Dead by James Lincoln CollierMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a big favorite of mine because it was graphically clear. You could get a full view of the many difficulties of that time. It was really interesting that you could relate to what was going on between the father and oldest son. By the end of the book regardless to the title I drastically wished for Sam to live. But that saying is true like how it was written on the cover I was written in stone. I really recommend this book to a dedicated reader. It’s a long book and our can fall into a riff of uninterested but if you hold on it turns out to be a book you that you will yearn for.
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