" Do not returen to your families with stigma of disgrace marked on your brows. Return as heroes who have fought and conquered, and who know not what it is to turn their backs on the foe". (page 160)
When I read this part, I was a little confused. Victor had felt responsible for William, Elizabeth, Justine, Clerval, and his father's death, so why is he wanting to put all of these men in danger as well? I guess I just thought that Victor would want to keep these people safe, no be responsible for their deaths. I am assuming that he thinks they will get hurt since he knows of the strength of the monster. Also, I think that the whole message of the story Victor told was not what I had thought it would be. I thought he was trying to just say that not everything is worth the risks pretty much. However, it seems that the point of his story was to keep Walton from chasing his dream, but to help him achieve his. I think it was a little selfish. Also, I think it is jus ta little ironic that he thinks that everyone thinks that this monster is their foe. The people did not even know who the monster was until Victor told them. I mean, why would they care? Victor would be the only one feeling like a hero.
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Thursday, April 21, 2011
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Characterization Blog #4
"Bartleby the Scrivener"
I honestly still am trying to finish this story. I have tried so many times but it keeps confusing me! Its a lot of details and a slow start, so hopefully it gets better. I found this kind of humerous with the descriptions of the three scrieveners who were already employed. On page 646, I thought it was funny when the narrator gave the contrasting descriptions of Nippers and Turkey. And For real, how can you not find their nicknames funny? Its a comic relief to the story because most of the content of the story is kind of serious, but the author does throw in some humor. I think, but I am really bad at picking up on if things are supposed to be funny or not so I am sure that is wrong. Lastly, I think it is weird that Bartleby always says "I prefer not to". He does not want to work for some reason. Also, it is very strange on page 659 when he won't even say something about himself. I still have to finish, but I am just not sure why he always is saying this and what the meaning is behind it if there is one.
I honestly still am trying to finish this story. I have tried so many times but it keeps confusing me! Its a lot of details and a slow start, so hopefully it gets better. I found this kind of humerous with the descriptions of the three scrieveners who were already employed. On page 646, I thought it was funny when the narrator gave the contrasting descriptions of Nippers and Turkey. And For real, how can you not find their nicknames funny? Its a comic relief to the story because most of the content of the story is kind of serious, but the author does throw in some humor. I think, but I am really bad at picking up on if things are supposed to be funny or not so I am sure that is wrong. Lastly, I think it is weird that Bartleby always says "I prefer not to". He does not want to work for some reason. Also, it is very strange on page 659 when he won't even say something about himself. I still have to finish, but I am just not sure why he always is saying this and what the meaning is behind it if there is one.
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