Comments for Poems, and novels, and AP English. Oh My! http://britbrat17.edublogs.org Just another Edublogs.org weblog Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:42:28 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 Comment on Courage Vs. Cowardice by jdogg05 http://britbrat17.edublogs.org/2008/03/31/courage-vs-cowardice/comment-page-1/#comment-12 jdogg05 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:42:28 +0000 http://britbrat17.edublogs.org/2008/03/31/courage-vs-cowardice/#comment-12 I really like your post and I agree with your ideas on what a hero really is. I think that you were right when you were talking about the fears of the soldiers and how the soldier was just a boy realizing the dangers of war. You put the definition of hero in a different perspective and I thought you did a really nice job. I really like your post and I agree with your ideas on what a hero really is. I think that you were right when you were talking about the fears of the soldiers and how the soldier was just a boy realizing the dangers of war. You put the definition of hero in a different perspective and I thought you did a really nice job.

]]> Comment on Courage Vs. Cowardice by alexilynn http://britbrat17.edublogs.org/2008/03/31/courage-vs-cowardice/comment-page-1/#comment-11 alexilynn Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:39:00 +0000 http://britbrat17.edublogs.org/2008/03/31/courage-vs-cowardice/#comment-11 I think you had some good points in your entry. I really liked how you distinguished the traditional "superhero" from real life heroes such as Henry and the soldiers in The Red Badge of Courage. Your definitions of heroism and courage really paint a complete image of your interpretation. I think you have good examples of Henry's moments of weakness, which prove that he is a non traditional hero and human, but lacked some evidence of Henry's courage and heroism. Good Job. I think you had some good points in your entry. I really liked how you distinguished the traditional “superhero” from real life heroes such as Henry and the soldiers in The Red Badge of Courage. Your definitions of heroism and courage really paint a complete image of your interpretation. I think you have good examples of Henry’s moments of weakness, which prove that he is a non traditional hero and human, but lacked some evidence of Henry’s courage and heroism. Good Job.

]]> Comment on Courage Vs. Cowardice by Justin http://britbrat17.edublogs.org/2008/03/31/courage-vs-cowardice/comment-page-1/#comment-10 Justin Wed, 09 Apr 2008 22:10:20 +0000 http://britbrat17.edublogs.org/2008/03/31/courage-vs-cowardice/#comment-10 I have to say, I completely agree with you. I like how you point out the fact that Stephen Crane uses realism and a very evident manner, by making the reality of war convincing and believable. When Henry has to finally face death, I think you did an excellent job by pointing out his feelings he feels are raw and real feelings. Before he envied those who were wounded or killed during battle, because he felt they were heroic. Yes, they were were heroic, but he realizes that being a hero doesn’t have to mean sacrificing yourself for some higher cause. I believe the word “hero” has become over used to the point the meaning of hero has become construed. The ideal we think of when we instantly hear the term “hero” is someone being brave, winning a battle; someone wearing tights a cape and rescuing a “damsel in distress.” I believe a hero is far simpler than that. A hero can be someone who feels a certain emotion, over comes a struggle they were afraid to deal with, or holding on to one’s beliefs or ideals (such as faith or dreams) and doesn’t allow anything to jeopardize that. Good job! (and if you're wondering why there is this twice, I typed it on word copied and pasted it, but stupid me pasted it under the comment section of the wrong blog.) =] I have to say, I completely agree with you. I like how you point out the fact that Stephen Crane uses realism and a very evident manner, by making the reality of war convincing and believable. When Henry has to finally face death, I think you did an excellent job by pointing out his feelings he feels are raw and real feelings. Before he envied those who were wounded or killed during battle, because he felt they were heroic. Yes, they were were heroic, but he realizes that being a hero doesn’t have to mean sacrificing yourself for some higher cause. I believe the word “hero” has become over used to the point the meaning of hero has become construed. The ideal we think of when we instantly hear the term “hero” is someone being brave, winning a battle; someone wearing tights a cape and rescuing a “damsel in distress.” I believe a hero is far simpler than that. A hero can be someone who feels a certain emotion, over comes a struggle they were afraid to deal with, or holding on to one’s beliefs or ideals (such as faith or dreams) and doesn’t allow anything to jeopardize that. Good job! (and if you’re wondering why there is this twice, I typed it on word copied and pasted it, but stupid me pasted it under the comment section of the wrong blog.) =]

]]> Comment on March 24… 4000 Casualties by Justin http://britbrat17.edublogs.org/2008/04/08/march-24%e2%80%a6-4000-casualties/comment-page-1/#comment-9 Justin Wed, 09 Apr 2008 21:50:06 +0000 http://britbrat17.edublogs.org/2008/04/08/march-24%e2%80%a6-4000-casualties/#comment-9 I have to say, I completely agree with you. I like how you point out the fact that Stephen Crane uses realism and a very evident manner, by making the reality of war convincing and believable. When Henry has to finally face death, I think you did an excellent job by pointing out his feelings he feels are raw and real feelings. Before he envied those who were wounded or killed during battle, because he felt they were heroic. Yes, they were were heroic, but he realizes that being a hero doesn't have to mean sacrificing yourself for some higher cause. I believe the word "hero" has become over used to the point the meaning of hero has become construed. The ideal we think of when we instantly hear the term "hero" is someone being brave, winning a battle; someone wearing tights a cape and rescuing a "damsel in distress." I believe a hero is far simpler than that. A hero can be someone who feels a certain emotion, over comes a struggle they were afraid to deal with, or holding on to one's beliefs or ideals (such as faith or dreams) and doesn't allow anything to jeopardize that. Good job! =] I have to say, I completely agree with you. I like how you point out the fact that Stephen Crane uses realism and a very evident manner, by making the reality of war convincing and believable. When Henry has to finally face death, I think you did an excellent job by pointing out his feelings he feels are raw and real feelings. Before he envied those who were wounded or killed during battle, because he felt they were heroic. Yes, they were were heroic, but he realizes that being a hero doesn’t have to mean sacrificing yourself for some higher cause. I believe the word “hero” has become over used to the point the meaning of hero has become construed. The ideal we think of when we instantly hear the term “hero” is someone being brave, winning a battle; someone wearing tights a cape and rescuing a “damsel in distress.” I believe a hero is far simpler than that. A hero can be someone who feels a certain emotion, over comes a struggle they were afraid to deal with, or holding on to one’s beliefs or ideals (such as faith or dreams) and doesn’t allow anything to jeopardize that. Good job! =]

]]> Comment on Courage Vs. Cowardice by erincharlotte http://britbrat17.edublogs.org/2008/03/31/courage-vs-cowardice/comment-page-1/#comment-8 erincharlotte Wed, 09 Apr 2008 17:54:44 +0000 http://britbrat17.edublogs.org/2008/03/31/courage-vs-cowardice/#comment-8 I absolutely love your definiton of a hero! I think it fits the common stereotype very well. I love how you used Beowulf as an example; I did too. After reading that story, it's hard not to think of him as one of the first examples of a hero. I have a question... if someone is willing to give their lives for their country, isn't that a form of heroism? Of course, I see the counter argument that they ran away instead of going into battle to fight. I just think this idea is contradictory and ironic. If a person is willing to die for their country, yeah, they should fight for it. But, how can they fight if they are dead? Maybe they ran only because they knew they couldn't win the fight. I love the fact that you talked about the characters representing the normal man and not the stereotypical hero. "he makes him just a young boy who was looking for glory, and realized what the dangers really are. By making him human, Crane is glorifying the normal hero, one that has fear, but still can have the chance to shine." I love this line by the way!!! This is a great point. It is so true. One thing I questioin is this: "he calls the soldiers who remained, “machine like fools” (p.41), those soldiers who stayed behind lack the fear that the others had." I'm just not sure exactly how this supports your point very well. If the one who runs isn't a hero, then why are the ones who stay "machine-like fools?" I absolutely love your definiton of a hero! I think it fits the common stereotype very well. I love how you used Beowulf as an example; I did too. After reading that story, it’s hard not to think of him as one of the first examples of a hero. I have a question… if someone is willing to give their lives for their country, isn’t that a form of heroism? Of course, I see the counter argument that they ran away instead of going into battle to fight. I just think this idea is contradictory and ironic. If a person is willing to die for their country, yeah, they should fight for it. But, how can they fight if they are dead? Maybe they ran only because they knew they couldn’t win the fight. I love the fact that you talked about the characters representing the normal man and not the stereotypical hero.

“he makes him just a young boy who was looking for glory, and realized what the dangers really are. By making him human, Crane is glorifying the normal hero, one that has fear, but still can have the chance to shine.” I love this line by the way!!! This is a great point. It is so true.

One thing I questioin is this: “he calls the soldiers who remained, “machine like fools” (p.41), those soldiers who stayed behind lack the fear that the others had.” I’m just not sure exactly how this supports your point very well. If the one who runs isn’t a hero, then why are the ones who stay “machine-like fools?”

]]> Comment on Courage Vs. Cowardice by cyril http://britbrat17.edublogs.org/2008/03/31/courage-vs-cowardice/comment-page-1/#comment-7 cyril Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:35:24 +0000 http://britbrat17.edublogs.org/2008/03/31/courage-vs-cowardice/#comment-7 I completely agree with your post! Except I have a bit of a problem with the "machine-like fools" text that was used to support it. In the context, and given the writing style, I belive that it wasn't really Crane uplifting that human hero, but indeed it was to show his contempt for people who do heroic acts like this. Crane doesn't support Henry either, because he is a foolish kid rationalizing with himself to make him out to be a hero. I think that that Crane is trying to tell us that there are no heroes, being realistic about it. When you die, you die, when you fight for something you fight for something. Of course, I don't completely agree with Crane either. I completely agree with your post! Except I have a bit of a problem with the “machine-like fools” text that was used to support it. In the context, and given the writing style, I belive that it wasn’t really Crane uplifting that human hero, but indeed it was to show his contempt for people who do heroic acts like this. Crane doesn’t support Henry either, because he is a foolish kid rationalizing with himself to make him out to be a hero. I think that that Crane is trying to tell us that there are no heroes, being realistic about it. When you die, you die, when you fight for something you fight for something.

Of course, I don’t completely agree with Crane either.

]]> Comment on Lesson 30 by Z http://britbrat17.edublogs.org/2008/03/04/lesson-30/comment-page-1/#comment-5 Z Tue, 04 Mar 2008 18:26:59 +0000 http://britbrat17.edublogs.org/2008/03/04/lesson-30/#comment-5 nice job catching up! nice job catching up!

]]> Comment on Creating A blog…. by cyril http://britbrat17.edublogs.org/2008/03/01/creating-a-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-4 cyril Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:53:10 +0000 http://britbrat17.edublogs.org/2008/03/01/creating-a-blog/#comment-4 I like it too. LDLD! I like it too. LDLD!

]]> Comment on Creating A blog…. by kristenmae http://britbrat17.edublogs.org/2008/03/01/creating-a-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-3 kristenmae Mon, 03 Mar 2008 13:54:56 +0000 http://britbrat17.edublogs.org/2008/03/01/creating-a-blog/#comment-3 Lucky you with your darned Road Runner, I'm gonna have to use the crappy computers at the crappy Waddington Library (no offense library ;-)). Anywho, see you later! <3 Kristen Lucky you with your darned Road Runner, I’m gonna have to use the crappy computers at the crappy Waddington Library (no offense library ;-) ). Anywho, see you later!

<3 Kristen

]]> Comment on Creating A blog…. by Z http://britbrat17.edublogs.org/2008/03/01/creating-a-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-2 Z Sun, 02 Mar 2008 18:04:40 +0000 http://britbrat17.edublogs.org/2008/03/01/creating-a-blog/#comment-2 nice job nice job

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