Revisions

All of my papers are getting totally revised. On my personal Analysis I am changing my entire essay/thesis/arguement...I am going to choose an entirely new person because I had trouble picking a topic to write about to begin with. This is probably my weakest area in this paper. And on my research paper I am in the process of revising my introduction paragraph to match my body paragraphs more precisely. This should be the easiest for me because it is where I have the most interest on the topics. And finally the McCandless Essay needs a lot of focus help--I feel like my focus is totally off at some points of my essay. Hopefully this will be pretty easy to fix.

Jazzy Jeff

What is your topic for the research paper? How does this topic currently impact American culture (or another country, if that's where you're going with this)? How is your book/show/movie different from all of the other books/shows/movies out there like it? How is it unique? What specific cultural issue will you be addressing in your research essay and why is it relevant TODAY?

My research topic is based on the Fresh Prince of Bel Air. I chose this show because I admire it deeply! I think it challenges American families because of it takes a black family to a new level. It shows a prestigious family in Bel Air and it deals with realistic issues such as sex, drugs, alcohol, weight, class, etc... This is a unique quality to find in a television show especially in the past. I haven't really came up with a specific cultural issue quite yet, does anyone have any ideas for me? Possibly something having to do with Will Smith's role as a troubled teenager and the benefits and drawbacks to his presence? This topic could be relevant today because he is an example of the rebellious teenager like most today.. It is still a work in process..

"Do you think it was a good idea to add the chapters about Walt (Chris’ father) and Krakauer as individuals? What did it do for you for your views of the novel? Did anything change your opinion or did it support what you already thought? Why?"

I think it was a great idea that Krakauer added the chapters about the father and himself because it is always better to know more than one side of a story, what made these people the way they are. I understood more why Chris didn't respect his father, but I felt as though Krakauer made out Walt how he felt about his own father. There were a lot of similarities and I think Krakauer realized this.

Rhetorical Analysis

I think the most effective type of media in presenting an aspect of rhetoric is a video because it can easily connect to ethos, pathos, or logos. I would have loved to do a video for my project but I do not have a camera or skills to make one. I feel like videos are the most effective because it provides visual and audio of what you are trying to convey.

"In response to the Taylor Swift article we read and discussed about in class, what is one song that means something to you? Is it by your favorite artist? Analyze the lyrics (if there are any). When listening to the song, what images come to mind? Why?"

The song "My Wish" by rascal flatts has meaning to me because it is the song that my mom played at my graduation party. My mom and I are really close so it really means a lot to me for her to play this for me in hopes that I have a bright future. Here are the lyrics...

"My Wish"

I hope that the days come easy and the moments pass slow,
And each road leads you where you want to go,
And if you're faced with a choice, and you have to choose,
I hope you choose the one that means the most to you.
And if one door opens to another door closed,
I hope you keep on walkin' till you find the window,
If it's cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile,

But more than anything, more than anything,
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.

I hope you never look back, but ya never forget,
All the ones who love you, in the place you left,
I hope you always forgive, and you never regret,
And you help somebody every chance you get,
Oh, you find God's grace, in every mistake,
And you always give more than you take.

But more than anything, yeah, and more than anything,
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.

My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.

This is my wish
I hope you know somebody loves you
May all your dreams stay big

Honestly, the lyrics explain themselves but I just see it as advice for your future. It was a perfect graduation song because I know she wants the best for my future (mainly so I can buy her a big house and find her a hot husband). When I listen to this song I picture how she raised me, she did such a good job especially being a single mother so it excites me that I can show her how great I can be.

Ethos, pathos, or logos?

The most effective rhetoric form is Ethos because it makes the author credible towards what they are writing about. You want an author that is credible so you can believe what they are saying is true. Krakauer, in Into the Wild, uses a lot of Logos. He is constantly including interviews, texts, specific phrases, personal letters, as well as McCandless' diary entries. These are all important factors for Krakauer's story because they all contribute a strong variation of primary sources.

Group B Prompt

"how do you think the use of hitchhiking has changed over time?...what do you think is the cause of this? is it beneficial to those in need or just overall too dangerous?..explain your thoughts"

Hitchhiking has not necessarily changed but has probably decreased. I have heard a lot of stories from the past about the variety of people who have done it. For example, in the 70's my dad hitchhiked to Washington from Chicago like it was nothing. Now we have to worry about getting kidnapped or raped or murdered blah blah blah.. It's not to say that they didn't have to worry about it either but it was less of an issue as it is now. Especially going a long distance may create some uneasiness with travelers, I know that I would feel better hitching a ride if I was going a short distance rather than a long one. There is less of a chance of getting lost.