Blog 17 O.J. Simpson Trial

                The O.J. Simpson trial was definitely the most important event in the past two decades. The trial impacted many different parts of American society. This trial changed everyone’s view of America. It was  a short lived event, but changed all of America.

                The trial separated African Americans and Caucasians even more. With the announcement of the verdict, African Americans celebrated and Caucasians were disappointed. Ever since that moment, whites and blacks haven’t been able to reconnect.  Also all of America doesn’t trust the cops the same. With the O.J. case, it was the cops that were found guilty, not O.J. Because of the cops screw up with the O.J. case, the media now pays special attention to police screw ups.

                Since the trial, society now believes if you have enough money, you can buy your way out of anything. O.J. was able to create the dream team of lawyers because of all the money he had. Society now believes if you are able to get a good enough lawyer, they can get you out of any conviction. This makes society not believe in our justice system anymore because rich people have an advantage. America is about equality, not how much money you have. This causes citizens to question America, because now wealthy people have an advantage over others.

                 

Blog 16 "In Cold Blood"

Truman Capote is the author of “In Cold Blood.” Capote views Holcomb as an “aimless congregation of buildings.” Holcomb uses imagery to describe Holcomb as a dry, boring place. He also writes in a bored tone showing that there is nothing exciting about Holcomb.

                Capote describes all of Holcomb as dry. When there actually is rain the landscape turns from the “thickest dust to the direst mud.” There are no adequate conditions in Holcomb, the landscape is always bad.  Capote also describes many buildings that are no longer open, and serve no purpose anymore. “Another building with an irrelevant sign.” It seems like Holcomb is run down, and there is no life to the city. Capote uses imagery to describe Holcomb as a dry, boring place filled with deserted buildings.

                Capote describes Holcomb in a very boring tone, almost making the reader go to sleep. He describes Holcomb as “Not that there is much to see.” There is no excitement in his voice, and seems to not care about the city. The city just seems to be there, but serves no purpose. Holcomb is an “aimless congregation of buildings.” There is no purpose to Holcomb, it’s just a city full of buildings with no life. Capote uses a boring tone to describe Holcomb as boring.

                Capote makes Holcomb seem like a really boring place with no life. Nothing is going on in Holcomb, and is just filled with deserted buildings that serve no purpose. The whole city is dry symbolizing there is no life, and every activity center has been shut down. Capote never describes any activities that the citizens do, so that implies that the citizens do nothing. Capote uses imagery and tone to describe Holcomb as dry and boring. 

Blog 15 Cowboys

Ehrlich describes cowboys differently than the average stereotypes. Ehrlich describes cowboys as people who are tough on the outside, but compassionate inside. They have to be tough because they job is very hard, but they also have to be very compassionate to the animals, because they care about the animals. If an animal was in danger or hurt, the cowboy would do anything to help the animal. However cowboys have trouble communicating their emotions to women, because cowboys are so busy they barely see women. Ehrlich has a longing tone. She misses being with the cowboys, and really admires them. It helps convey her purpose of describing cowboys as better than the average male.  Because she admires them so much, it makes the audience admire them too.

Blog 14 Secrecy

The internet is definitely a threat to secrecy. The internet is open to millions of people, and if a secret is leaked and posted on the internet, hundreds of people could read the secret within minutes. Information spreads on the internet fast, and if someone finds an interesting secret, he will easily help spread it around; through social websites and blogs. No one can control what is posted on the internet, so it can easily spread secrets.

Blog 13 What Should Be Taught in School

I think the schools should teach students some basic principles of ethics and personal values such as: sharing, respecting other students opinions, being courteous of others around you, respecting your elders, and refraining from using curse words and slang at inappropriate times. I think the school should be able to teach whatever they want; as long as they feel it will be beneficial. Anything a teacher or school feels will be beneficial for the student, should be permitted to be taught at school.

Blog 12 What Constitutes a Great Film

A Great Film will:

• Have many genres within the movie
• Have good acting
• Earned multiple awards
• Can be watched multiple times
• Impacts a generation
• Appeals to many audiences
• Great plot/story

Some examples of great movies are Star Wars, Inception, and the Hangover.

Blog 10 Nobodiness

Nobodiness is when someone feels like a "nobody". Feeling like a nobody occurs when you feel your life is unimportant. When your life hasn't affected the world in any particular way. Not doing anything special to have people remember you. Having no friends with also make you feel like a nobody. Basically someone that has not influenced the world they live in, is a nobody.