Othello 2

In the exchange between Iago and Rodrigo, Iago has convinced himself that Desdemona loves Cassio and Cassio loves Desdemona. He tries to convince Rodrigo of this but Rodrigo hesitates and doesn't really believe him. I think it is really interesting how after a small exchange between Desdemona and Cassio, Iago immediately assumes they love each other and completely convinces himself of this. To me I see that Iago is so desperate to get back at Othello that he is willing to pick out the smallest possible flaw that Othello could have. It kind of amazes me that he is do desperate.

Research

The Turks were the people from the Ottoman Empire known as present day Turkey. The Empire spanned across three continents contorling most or Southeastern Europe, Weastern Asia and North Africa. During this time Suleiman the Magnificent who ruled for six centuries.

Comment 1: That's interesting I thought they used the word Moor like they do for Turks, decribing where they came from.

Comment 2: That's cool I didn't know that's where the first opera house was.

Comment 3: I can totally see the superstions coming into play with Othello. It will be interesting to find out what happens.

Comment 4: That'a awful that all of their crops were ruined, now I feeel bad for all the people who lived on Cyprus

Othello 1

In 1.1 Iago and Roderigo are talking to each other. Iago is telling Roderigo how Othello promoted a guy over him who has no military experience, then he tells Roderigo that Desdemona is going to be marrying Othello who is a moor. Then they both go to her fathers house and tell him that she is out with the moor (Othello) and the father gathers a search party to find her.

I came to this understanding by looking at the first word on the left page then reading till I got to that word. I would then read to the end of that line then read the definition/description then reread the line using the definition of the word in place of it. Sometimes I would have to reread the line a couple of times but I usually get it the first or second time.

Body Paragraph for PL Final Assesment

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When Lymon returns to Berniece’s house looking for Boy Willie he ends up having a long conversation with Berniece about relationships. “I like my women to be with me in a nice easy way. That way we can both enjoy ourselves. The way I see it we the only two people like us in the world. We got to see how we fit together” (78). During Lymons conversation with Berniece we can see Lymons feelings for Berniece change. His thoughts of her go from Boy Willie’s sister to a possible love interest. These thoughts are developed throughout the conversation when Lymon comments on her nightgown and then when he gives her the perfume he bought and then it is really shown when he kisses her.
Lymon has certain things that he can offer to Berniece. He can offer her love, respect, a decent home and someone who wants to love her for who she is on the inside. This quote shows Lymons feelings toward women and how he would treat a women which gives Berniece an idea of what she could get from having a relationship with Lymon.

The Piano Lesson 7

I found this exchange between Berniece and Lymon to be very interesting because we hear and see how a lot of men treat women and how they talk about them. Most men you meet at a saloon or bar are just looking for a good time. But Lymon is looking for a woman that will love him and treat him well. Seeing Boy Willie in the first part of the scene and then Lymon and how they treat and talk about women really shows the differences between them. Boy Willie is the guy who is looking for a good time and Lymon is the one looking for love. I really feel for Lymon and his struggle to find someone to care for and to care for him. Something tells me that Lymon might give Avery a run for his money when it comes to Berniece later in the story.

Comment: I also noticed the characters changes when they spoke to each other. Berniece seemed to be a lot calmer and Lymon seemed to come out of his shell a bit. I definitely noticed some foreshadowing when it came to Lymons feelings towards Berniece.

The Piano Lesson 6

During Act Two, scene 2 while Berniece was speaking to Avery I totally agreed with her point of view on women. When she said, "You trying to tell me a women can't be nothing without a man. But you alright, [...] Everybody telling me I can't be a women unless I got a man"(67). I completely agree with everything Berniece was saying. Why is it okay for a man to go without a women but it's not okay for a women to go without a man? I know it doesn't happen so much today but I feel like there is still this sense that women are looked down on if they don't have a man by there side. But it always seems to be okay if the man doesn't have a women. After reading the scene I think those issues will come up again.

Comment: The whole thing with Berniece bringing her past with her reminds me of the silent discussion we had in English One point I brought up then was learning from your past and moving on which is what Berniece needs to do now.

The Piano Lesson 5

When Wining Boy brings the silk suit to Lymon and starts telling him how nice it is and how anywhere else the suit would cost a lot of money but that he was willing to give it to Lymon for three dollars, I started getting really suspicious of Wining Boy. He may have seriously just being nice to Lymon but I got the feeling that he was kind of taking advantage of Lymon. I felt like he was using some of Lymon's ignorance against him so he could earn some money. So as the play continues I will be looking to see if Wining Boy tries to take advantage of anyone else.

Comment:I also found that part interesting. The two times Sutter's ghost was seen he seemed to be concerned with two different things, the piano and Boy Willie. I also wrote about the way Wining Boy treated Lymon concerning the suit, the way he acted didn't really seem like the Wining Boy we have been reading about.