After finishing "Crime And Punishment", I am not very satisfied with the ending. With the suspenseful writing technique Dostoevsky uses I expected a jaw dropping
ending. The fact that Raskolnikov confess' about the murder completely takes away the mystery. It would have been better is instead of confessing about the crime, he actually got taken in by the cops by leaving some kind of evidence. A major characteristic Raskolnikov has is being nervous, but I never thought he'd read the climax of letting himself suffer. Im shocked.
I am also very upset that Raskolnikov fell in love with a prostitue. With the letters he recieved from his mother it seemed like she'd raised him better than falling in love with
a lady who has sex for money. The only part of the ending which I believed turned out interesting is that Dunya marries Razumikhin considering that is Raskolnikov's only friend left from college. All together the book didn't turn out to be as good as I expected it to be.
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Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Summer reading Assigment: Crime and Punishment Journal #2-- Justine
I am aware that we have been asked to write our second journal based on the middle portion of the story, but I found the murder scene far too suspenseful to wait. I am so
curious to know why Raskolnikov would kill Alyona. Alyona was a stockbroker, therefor Raskolnikov could have possibly used her to get money if he was in a crisis. This leads me to believe that maybe somewhere along the line Raskolnikov did need help from Alyono and she turned him down.
Dostoevsky uses the literary device of foreshadowing before the murder takes place. The dream Raskolnikov has about the killing of the horse was before the killing of
Alyona and her sister. Once Raskolnikov kills Alyona we understand that he must be mentally unstable and suffer from some sort of mental illness. I connected this to the beginning of the story because Dostevsky made it clear how much of a nevous person Raskolnikov is when seeing people ot simpling taking a stroll down the street.
Symbolism is used in Part 2, when Raskolnikov has dreams of his landlady being beat. This shows metaphorically, that he is suffering on the inside by the crime he has
commited. We can see that he has a conscience and is aware of the bad deed. If I were in his place, I'd be nervous as well. This murder scecne deffinitly leaves me wanting more. My main question that I can't seem to find the answer to is "WHY" did he commit this murder.
curious to know why Raskolnikov would kill Alyona. Alyona was a stockbroker, therefor Raskolnikov could have possibly used her to get money if he was in a crisis. This leads me to believe that maybe somewhere along the line Raskolnikov did need help from Alyono and she turned him down.
Dostoevsky uses the literary device of foreshadowing before the murder takes place. The dream Raskolnikov has about the killing of the horse was before the killing of
Alyona and her sister. Once Raskolnikov kills Alyona we understand that he must be mentally unstable and suffer from some sort of mental illness. I connected this to the beginning of the story because Dostevsky made it clear how much of a nevous person Raskolnikov is when seeing people ot simpling taking a stroll down the street.
Symbolism is used in Part 2, when Raskolnikov has dreams of his landlady being beat. This shows metaphorically, that he is suffering on the inside by the crime he has
commited. We can see that he has a conscience and is aware of the bad deed. If I were in his place, I'd be nervous as well. This murder scecne deffinitly leaves me wanting more. My main question that I can't seem to find the answer to is "WHY" did he commit this murder.
Summer reading Assigment: Crime and Punishment Journal #1-- Justine
As I began reading, "Crime And Punishment", I found the tone to be very mysterious. The structure of the sentences such as leaving out letters in particular words is
something I noticed very quickly. Fyodor Dostoevsky left me anxious at this time. I wonder what the reason is that he did this. Did he simply forget the full names? Is there a secret message waiting to be found? My mind can only think of so many possibilities.
I also found drinking alcohol as to being a major concept in the story. This can be connected to current events in the world because till this day people relay on alcohol as
escape from a stressful life. The particular scene in the story, that drew me into the book involving alcoholic, is when Raskolnikov found himself conversing with a drunken man in the bar. The literary element, imagery, was greatly embellished in this scene.
So far, I am enjoying the book. I like how the author tries to be secretive and not give away every piece of information. It keeps me guessing, therefor my eyes linger from
page to page waiting for the next move to be made. In addition, when I read the letter that Raskolnokiv's mother sent him it deeply touched my heart. It reminded me how sad the world is when it comes to poverty. Having some people filthy rich and others wishing for the smallest amount of money to come their way is unfortunate.
something I noticed very quickly. Fyodor Dostoevsky left me anxious at this time. I wonder what the reason is that he did this. Did he simply forget the full names? Is there a secret message waiting to be found? My mind can only think of so many possibilities.
I also found drinking alcohol as to being a major concept in the story. This can be connected to current events in the world because till this day people relay on alcohol as
escape from a stressful life. The particular scene in the story, that drew me into the book involving alcoholic, is when Raskolnikov found himself conversing with a drunken man in the bar. The literary element, imagery, was greatly embellished in this scene.
So far, I am enjoying the book. I like how the author tries to be secretive and not give away every piece of information. It keeps me guessing, therefor my eyes linger from
page to page waiting for the next move to be made. In addition, when I read the letter that Raskolnokiv's mother sent him it deeply touched my heart. It reminded me how sad the world is when it comes to poverty. Having some people filthy rich and others wishing for the smallest amount of money to come their way is unfortunate.
Summer Reading assignment: Journal #3 A Streetcar Name Desire-Justine
"A Street Car Named Desire" did not end very differently than I could have expected it to. All throughout the play, there were times where crazy drama popped out of
nowhere and surprised me as a reader. For instance, finding out Blanche did suffer from a mental illness did not shock me at all. From the beginning all the way to the end I knew Blanche has problems. Although the crazy ending of the play didn't exactly shock me, I was still very surprised that Stanley rapes Blanche. I was surprised because Stella is such a loving wife who stood by her husband. All of these issues that occurred leads me to believe the moral of the play is not always to trust those who you believe are trustworthy, because at any moment anyone can switch who they are.
nowhere and surprised me as a reader. For instance, finding out Blanche did suffer from a mental illness did not shock me at all. From the beginning all the way to the end I knew Blanche has problems. Although the crazy ending of the play didn't exactly shock me, I was still very surprised that Stanley rapes Blanche. I was surprised because Stella is such a loving wife who stood by her husband. All of these issues that occurred leads me to believe the moral of the play is not always to trust those who you believe are trustworthy, because at any moment anyone can switch who they are.
Summer Reading assignment: Journal #2 A Streetcar Named Desire-Justine
Throughout the middle of the play, I am noticing a trend of the recurring involvement of situations involving sex, alcohol, and money. I believe these three things are very
symbolic and major themes. Alcohol is symbolic to one of Stanley's issues which is drinking too much and going after his wife Stella. Sex is important to the story line because sex is symbolic to Blanche's past and who she has became or pretends not to be. Lastly, money is very symbolic because Stanley thought Blanche would have money. Money, sex, and alcohol are all important factors.
As I read, "A Street Car Named Desire", the mood I feel is worried. For example, when we find out Stella is pregnant, I was feeling worried for the baby's future. With all the drama and lies taking place I could only predict the baby could wind up dying inside of Stella. I also worry about Stella because of the rough situation both her sister and husband put her through. Stella can choose to spend her life with her husband, Stanley, who wants to get rid of her and beats her when he's drunk. On the other hand, Stella can choose to spend time with her sister who she hasn't seen in a very long time who seems to have mental issues. Stella is playing "the middle man" throughout all of this.
symbolic and major themes. Alcohol is symbolic to one of Stanley's issues which is drinking too much and going after his wife Stella. Sex is important to the story line because sex is symbolic to Blanche's past and who she has became or pretends not to be. Lastly, money is very symbolic because Stanley thought Blanche would have money. Money, sex, and alcohol are all important factors.
As I read, "A Street Car Named Desire", the mood I feel is worried. For example, when we find out Stella is pregnant, I was feeling worried for the baby's future. With all the drama and lies taking place I could only predict the baby could wind up dying inside of Stella. I also worry about Stella because of the rough situation both her sister and husband put her through. Stella can choose to spend her life with her husband, Stanley, who wants to get rid of her and beats her when he's drunk. On the other hand, Stella can choose to spend time with her sister who she hasn't seen in a very long time who seems to have mental issues. Stella is playing "the middle man" throughout all of this.
Summer Reading assignment: Journal #1 A Streetcar Name Desire-Justine
As I began reading "A Street Car Named Desire", I enjoyed the southern language because it explains the diversity we have here in America. So far, this play is very
interesting and has a lot of drama. For instance, when Blanche shows up at Stella's house uninvited. This occurrence shows Blanche may care for herself more than others. In addition this can mean that Blanche may have had a shaky past with her sister because of the way she arrived unexpected. I also believe this may be foreshadowing that Blanche will do something wrong further in the book.
Also, the more I read into Scene 2, the more I question who Blanche really is and her intentions. For example, the fact that Stanley has some sort of wall built up between him and Blanche, gives the assumption Blanche is a bad person. On page 87 Blanche says, "Hello Stanley, .... new human being.". I found this to be an odd statement and it sounds as if Blanche is trying to get Stanley's attention in a sexual way or even trying to poke fun at him. If this is true, this is not right considering her sister is Stanley's husband. All together, so far this play leaves my mind ready to find out what's going to happen next.
interesting and has a lot of drama. For instance, when Blanche shows up at Stella's house uninvited. This occurrence shows Blanche may care for herself more than others. In addition this can mean that Blanche may have had a shaky past with her sister because of the way she arrived unexpected. I also believe this may be foreshadowing that Blanche will do something wrong further in the book.
Also, the more I read into Scene 2, the more I question who Blanche really is and her intentions. For example, the fact that Stanley has some sort of wall built up between him and Blanche, gives the assumption Blanche is a bad person. On page 87 Blanche says, "Hello Stanley, .... new human being.". I found this to be an odd statement and it sounds as if Blanche is trying to get Stanley's attention in a sexual way or even trying to poke fun at him. If this is true, this is not right considering her sister is Stanley's husband. All together, so far this play leaves my mind ready to find out what's going to happen next.
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