2012年5月23日水曜日

"Wuthering Heights"

I read the beginning part of "Wuthering Heights."  I learned many things about it.  However, I still have a question.  I can't get the character of Lockwood.  Is he an innocent person or an ill-natured man?
              Well, Lockwood might be an innocent!  According to the story, Lockwood recognizes the place of Wuthering Heights as "a beautiful country."  He also regards Mr. Heathcliff as "a capital fellow."  In addition, he seems to like Mr. Heathcliff.  The story says that "he little imagined how my heart warmed towards him," and "I felt interested in a man who seemed more exaggeratedly reserved than myself."
              However, Lockwood might be an ill-natured man.  I studied that the part which Lockwood addresses Mr. Heathcliff persistently might be harassing behavior.  The part is; "'Mr. Lockwood, your new tenant, sir. I do myself the honour of calling as soon as possible after my arrival, to express the hope that I have not inconvenienced you by my perseverance in soliciting the occupation of Thrushcross Grange: I heard yesterday you had had some thoughts—'Thrushcross Grange is my own, sir,’ he interrupted."  I mean, Lockwood knows that Mr. Heathcliff hates being addressed for long time.  So, he did this because he wants to tease Mr. Heathcliff.  In addition, he recognizes himself as a "misanthropist." 
              Which is true character?  However, these mysteries make me fun!

2012年5月14日月曜日

The Rule of Three

I learned about the rule of three.  This is a very powerful method.  This can be seen in many novels, poems, and even in catch-phrases.  However, I thought that I might find it in not only literature, but also movies.  I love Disney movies.  For examples, "Sleeping Beauty," "The Lion King," and "The Three Caballeros."  All of them have threesome relationships.  Firstly, in "Sleeping Beauty," there are three fairies; Flora, Fauna and Merryweather.  They are very small and gentle.  Three fairies contribute the happy ending of this movie.  Second, in "The Lion King," there are three hyenas.  They are enemies of Simba (The main character.)  Their characters are very similar; evil, ugly, and ill-natured.  Their names are Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed.  Lastly, there are three main characters in "The Three Caballeros."  Their names are Donald Duck, José Carioca, and Panchito Pistoles.  You know, one of the main characters, Donald Duck, became one of the most famous characters in Disney movie.
As just described, the rule of three appears in Disney movies.  This makes movies more powerful.
In addition, did you notice that I used the method in this text?  I used three movies for examples.  If you think this text is weighty, it is because of the rule of three.