Blogging Assesment #1

Bilbo is a very good example of a dynamic character. In the beginning of the story he is timid and un-wanting of the journey he has been asked to partake in. Through multiple encounters with danger throughout the book Bilbo learns about his own self-worth and improves his confidence helping him face the ultimate obstacle "Smaug" at the end of the book. He brags to the Dragon about his accomplishments instead of cowering in fear, earlier in the book he wouldn't have this sense of confidence.

1. I use my writers voice by using good diction, and by giving large attention to specific details. I showcase my ability to comprehend the text by writing about a characters change throughout the novel. I structure and apply intelligent wording in the blogs to improve my writing and give a clear picture of what I am trying to get across. I convey a sense of unserstanding of my novel.

2. I used very elevated diction in my blogs, one example of this is when i used words like timid, cowering, encounters, and self-worth. These words help my writing sound more intelligent therefore improving my text. I used good syntax to improve my writing, an example of this is, "In the beginning of the story he is timid and un-wanting of the journey he has been asked to partake in." This is a well structured sentence, that demonstrates my ability to flow words together.

The Hobbit: Characterization of Bilbo

Bilbo is a very good example of a dynamic character. In the beginning of the story he is timid and un-wanting of the journey he has been asked to partake in. Through multiple encounters with danger throughout the book Bilbo learns about his own self-worth and improves his confidence helping him face the ultimate obstacle "Smaug" at the end of the book. He brags to the Dragon about his accomplishments instead of cowering in fear, earlier in the book he wouldn't have this sense of confidence.

The Hobbit: Plot

The Hobbit's plot moves along very fast and keeps my attention throughout. Every chapter has a story or event which is an effective tool in holding the reader's attention. Bilbo Baggins is the main character in this fantasy story that includes wizards, dwarves, giants, dragons, etc. Bilbo is a hobbit,(a small sneaky creature with hairy feet, human-like in appearance) who one day is visited by a wizard named Gandalf. The wizard simply asks him to join him on an adventure. He needs a sneaky quick "burglar" to steal something. Gandalf introduces Bilbo to 13 dwarves  who will assist him on this quest. The leader "Thorin" tells him he needs to steal a treasure from his old homeland which is now ruled by an evil dragon named "Smaug" they must travel through every mystical obstacle in order to reach their end goal, setting up the plot of the book.

The Hobbit: Syntax and Diction

I've been reading The Hobbit written by J.R.R. Tolkien, and so far the book has me very interested. It was written nearly 100 years ago and the overall diction and syntax is a lot different than how books are written today. He uses words and phrases in different ways than we do today. He uses "queer" with the meaning of odd or foolish, as well as uses the word "lodging" meaning residency. Also I learned the book was designed to be a children's book, even though it is over 300 pages and requires a high level of reading skills to read it today. The book is a good example of how literature has changed over a short amount of time.

Characterization: Guy Montag

 

Guy Montag is a fireman in a futuristic time where firemen set fires to books instead of putting out fires. It's an odd society, with lack of emotion no cares. Guy is slightly different though, he is curious about books and what information they hold. He asks himself why his government wants to keep books out of people's hands, but this curiosity is dangerous because books are a deadly thing to ponder over. People hiding or reading books will be killed. Captain Beatty is an authority figure killing anyone attempting to store books, Guy fears him and his power.

Fight Club Ending/Theme

At the end of Fight Club I decided to revise my theme for the story, I believe Fight Club is about a man seeing no purpose and no reason for everything in his own existence. So his mind creates a purpose for him to live. It forces him to become a leader, a lover, and a happier person. Tyler saved him from his own destruction in the end, he taught him to find his true manhood and well as his soul. At the end of the book he learns Tyler will soon blow up half the city. The only way to stop Tyler.. himself, is to put a bullet in his mouth. As Marla watches he shoots a bullet in his mouth. The bullet fly's out the side of his mouth, but kills Tyler. The act of attempting to kill himself in order to kill Tyler was enough to subconsciously kill Tyler, and he survived in the process. Fight Club in the simplest way, is about founding a purpose for yourself, in a world where there isn't one. 

Fight Club: Plot Twist

The big revelation of Fight Club was revealed in my last reading and it all makes sense to me. The reason for the main characters confusion, his insanity, and his need for destruction. Tyler Durden is him. He is Tyler Durden. When he sleeps, Tyler wakes up and carries out Project Mayhem. Tyler is who he wants to be deep down. he wants people to look at him like they do Tyler, especially Marla. He realizes he's in love with Marla and that his brain created Tyler to reach Marla. But he doesn't want the world to burn. He doesn't want Tyler to carry out his plans. He is scared of Tyler. He plans on killing Tyler and saving himself from his own demise.