What is the theme of your novel/poem you are studying in class? How can you tell? Remember to give examples. What does this theme mean to you? Is this theme universal?
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The theme of the masque of the red is that you cannot buy your way out of death because nothing can cheat death. I beleive this because he spends massive amounts of money on a huge mansion that he beleives will shield him from the plague, then in the end he dies. I dont beleive it is a universal theme because not everyone has money and riches like prince prospero had. Ismael S. period 2
The theme of the Masque of the Red Death is that you can't run away from your problems because eventually they'll show up at your front door. I can tell this because the uninvited guest (the Red Death) comes to the party and chases Prince Prospero until he reaches the black room. The black room symbolizes the absence of life and happiness which makes sense. This theme means to me that I should stand and deal wit hmy problems, not lock myself in a palace and try to hide from them, like Pricne Prospero. The theme is universal, it can be found in many novels. James L, Period 2
The theme of the “Masque of the Red Death” is that you can’t escape from death. It is inevitable. I can tell that this is the theme because even though Prince Prospero and his friends all hide from the plague that ravages the city, they are still killed by the “Red Death” while in hiding. This theme means to mean that even though people may fear aging and getting old and dying, death is a natural part of life and it must happen sooner or later. This theme sort of ties in with the conflicts of man vs. man, man vs. himself and man vs. cosmos which are universal. Man vs. man is present because the prince fights with the uninvited guest (Red Death) and dies. Man vs. himself because Prince Prospero has to deal with the fact that he has let his people perish while he lives on. Man vs. cosmos because death is one of those questions like “why am I here?” Death is question of when you will die, how, and after your death did you have a purpose in life or were you proud of what you made with your life.
“ Death may not be prevented , fate must proceed” This is the theme portrayed in the short story “The Red Death” by Edgar Allan Poe. Poe’s use of symbols can help support this theme. He incorporates several details describing the setting and shows a clear contrast between the harsh reality of England at the time of the Black Death epidemic and its victims, opposite to those friends of Prince Prospero as they joyfully isolate themselves from the outside world and into a castle withholding a giant masquerade ball. I must agree with Poe since I’m sure only God may prevent Death, riches and wealth will not stop a disease from entering a castle , such as the visitor entered the masquerade ball without invitation and finally killing Prince Prospero.
The theme of the short story that we are reading, The Masque of the Red Death, is that you can not buy your way out of death. I can tell that this is the theme bacause even though the Prince, and his rich friends, were locked up in the mansion death still reached them. Furthermore, I believe that this is indeed a universal theme due to the fact that it is true. If its your turn to go, what are you going to do?
The theme in the book "Stuck In Neutral" is to not judge a book by its cover. In the book, Shwan, has CP and everyone thinks he is retarded, when in fact he is really smart and has a photographic memory. When people meet Shwan their reaction is to talk to someone who dosen't understand english or someone who can't hear very well. But Shwan is able to comprehend everything and understand more things then the person talking to him. The theme to me is, that someone's apperarence had nothing to do with who they might be. You should always get to know someone before you judge them. This theme could be universal.
The central message of my story is not to join gangs. In the story, Mona does things she shouldnt do and shes around drugs and violence all the time. Mona gets in alot of trouble rollin with F-Troop (her gang). This theme really means nothhing to me, its too late im already in a gang. Gang violence isn't a universal theme. Period 1 LeDarius Sanders
we were reading "stuck in neutral" and we're done.but, it was really interesting because the author uses figurative language to describe himself as the boy who has cerebral palsy.I think it is universal.it can happen everywhere.anyone who has cerebral palsy cannot talk, walk, eat, drink, take a shower, or even play a game. I feel sorry about that guy. his family has to cares of him. THIS IS AURA. Thanks for reading my blog. P.1
My book talks of indians going to war i can tell because this is what the books based on. the theme talks of indians fighting for their country and not just for the white men and yesw the theme is universal. Liam B1
My theme of the book im reading is that you have to fight for things you want and especially for the things you need. It shows me many important things about how they hunt and start war with others to survive and take what is rightfully theirs. love Drew
The poem that I'm reading in my english class, is "Uncoiling", written by Pat Mora. I think that the theme of this poem is power, because it talks about a woman who "sighs clouds", and when she "roars, rivers leap". This woman is strong, both physically and mentally. It also mentions how she "spews gusts and thunder"; she is strong and powerful enough to have this much control over things that no regular person can.
One of the poems I am reading in class is "Pride" by Dahlia Ravikovitch. It is a short poem with a lot of meaning. The theme is that everyone has problems, and on the inside everyone is related even if you don't notice it by their exterior. I know this because the author uses personification to give the rocks human like features. I think that this theme is true and I think that it is not universal, but it could be.
Of the two poems that I read for my portion of the literary terms project, the poem Style had the most important theme, in my opinion. The theme was easily contracted from the text, it was be yourself; nothing more, nothing less. I feel that this message was very important, because of the way Mya Angelou expressed it. She wrote it in multiple ways, and there was a piece of the theme in every sentence. I enjoyed this poem most, because it infact did encourage individuality, and originality, no matter who you are, or how you do it.
The theme of the poem I read in class, called Style by Mary Angelou, has a message to promote individuality. The author provides no story line just a thought provoking passage putting down the actions of copying another individual. One analogy she used that aides in understanding her point said that if you follow in another persons footsteps, you will be just as lost as a chicken with peacock feathers.
In class,I am reading the short story called "Pride" Dahlia Ravikovitch. The theme of this story is that when people are hurt, you sometimes may not know it because they may be good at hiding their emotions. The author uses the rocks and the cracks that you may not see at first to symbolize people. I can tell because at the end of this story the author says, "And people, too." Thus ensuring that he is also talking about people and using the rocks to describe them. This theme means that you may not know when someone is hurt or sad until their emotions are revealed to you by surprise. This theme is not universal because it is not a common theme and it may not pertain to all people.
charles period 2 One of the poems we are reading in class is Jazz Fantasia by Carl Sandburg. The theme of this poem is that there are many different sounds to jazz. Also that each sound is symbolic to what they are tring to express. They give many examples such as "sob on the cool winding saxophones" or "moan like an autumn wind high in the lonesome treetops." To me this theme means nothing because I dont like jazz and i just cant relate to sad music. This is not a universal theme because it can only imply to certan kinds of poems.
Charly Period 2 The poem that I am reading in class is The Weary Blues by Langston Hughes. I think the theme of his poem is that the genre of music, the blues, is sometimes sad and that this music is used to express the emotions someone is feeling. I can tell that this is the theme because the poem has a very sad tone to it and the language he uses is very sad. In the poem this is shown when it says “Ain’t got nobody in all this world…” because just reading this sentence you can tell that the poem is going to be sad. You can tell that the speaker in the poem is very lonely and sad and that he misses someone that he has lost. Another example is when he says “Got the Weary Blues And I can’t be satisfied…” this again shows sadness and that he is expressing his sadness through a song that was turned into a poem. The theme to me means that the blues is sad and that it is a good way to express the emotions that people are feeling. This theme is not universal because it can only be related to some poetry not all the poetry in the world.
The theme of my store is to tell the truth and respect the people so that they would respect you. Like in my book "Nothing but the Truth" Phillip said he does't want to be on the track team but it is because he dosen't have good grades and is mad that he can't sing the national anthum in class when the loud speaker said not to say anything and to be quiet.
The theme of the “Masque of the Red Death” is that you can’t escape from death. It is inevitable. I can tell that this is the theme because even though Prince Prospero and his friends all hide from the plague that ravages the city, they are still killed by the “Red Death” while in hiding. This theme means to mean that even though people may fear aging and getting old and dying, death is a natural part of life and it must happen sooner or later. This theme sort of ties in with the conflicts of man vs. man, man vs. himself and man vs. cosmos which are universal. Man vs. man is present because the prince fights with the uninvited guest (Red Death) and dies. Man vs. himself because Prince Prospero has to deal with the fact that he has let his people perish while he lives on. Man vs. cosmos because death is one of those questions like “why am I here?” The universal theme that goes with this story is Death. Death is question of when you will die, how, and after your death did you have a purpose in life or were you proud of what you made with your life.
The themeofthebook code talkeris dnttreaturenemytobad cause they can help u in the end. I believe this because in this book the navajos help the americans inthewas when they needed it even though the white man treated them so bad. I believe it isnt a universal theme because some countries wont do as we did enemies are enemies.
yes i agrewe about u cant judge a book by its cover in stuck in neautral and you are right you cant just judge someone by what you see you have to judge by what you know
The theme of "Nothing but the truth" is that when you have the right to do somthing and you're not allowed to do it becasue its a school rule. Such as when the boy got in trouble for humming the National Antheum then he got sent to the office for it. Jamie Per.3
my faborite book is the outsiders.the book is a book i read long time ago.i like the book alot because it talks about the strets and how pore peple live.Also i like the names they used.This book is really descriptive. jose prd.3
The theme of Nothing but The Truth is Philip who did not tell a truth.He dose not like his new homeroom teacher Miss.Narwin.Because when he hear a National Anthem.He allowed to sing the song.So,Miss.Narwin try to stop him. su,p-3
The theme of the story is to always tell the truth and never lie because it will just get you into more trouble. also if you tell the truth they more people will trust you and you will have a lot more friends.
The book im reading is nothing but the truth. The theme of the story is if you do good things, you would get somthing in return. I know this because in the story they show this event with philip and couch. Philip mentioned that he did'nt make the team . The reason he didnt make the team because his grades arnt good ,so the couch was trying to explain it to philip. What the couch said in my own words are if you do somthing good you would get somthing good in return. Shanaty prd 3
I'm reading a book called Nothing but the Truth. the theme is that you should always tell the truth, no matter what. I was able to describe what the theme discussed on being truthful, because all it talks about is, how important it is to tell the truth . The significance of this book is to analyize and comprehend that you should always use the truth no matter what. I believe this is a universal theme because ethically, from a very young age we are taught that it is the right thing to do.Therefore, everyone should always tell the truth. alex period 3
The theme of the book "Nothing But the Truth" is that you always need to tell the whole truth and to never twist it to make you sound innocent because it will always will come back on you. The main character "Phillip Malloy" told his parents that Miss Narwin yelled at him for humming the national anthem during home room. When theres a rule saying that you have to be quiet during announcements. The theme to me means always tell the whole truth. It is a universal theme because it applies to everyone.
the book im reading in class is about a boy that it always tell half of the trhut and half are lies.its better to tell the truth because one way or the other the people you told lies to are going to find out that you lie.the book name is nothing but the thurt. monica p.3
A poem I recently read in class called Pride by Dahlia Ravikovitch. The theme of this poem is that no matter how strong you are, eventually you will break down and need help. The rocks in this story represent strength and invulnerability, yet they crack. Rocks compare to people because you go through ups and downs in your life and eventually your faults begin to show and you also begin to “crack”. Overall I think this theme is very true, once in a while you can’t do everything by yourself and you need to ask help from others. This theme is universal because it can be applied into many aspects of life.
The theme of the Masque of the Red Death Is when you have the luxury of hiding from something for a while, it all eventually comes back to bite your butt. I can tell because in the Masque of the Red Death, the Prince invites only his rich and healthy friends, that were not infected with the plague to the ball, not expecting for any company that was not welcomed to show up. It did, and the person who showed up was called the Red Death because he carried the plague with him. In the end the Red Death gets everyone into the black room and eventually all of them die there. To me I think it's saying to face your problems rather than trying to get away from them and hoping they wont come back to bite your butt. And I do think the theme is universal.
The theme of The Masque of the red death is practically universal, and is seen in many other stories. The general theme is: someone tries get out of something (escaping from death, their punishment,a terrible fate, etc. ) but no matter who they are or what they do they can not change it and that it leads to their downfall. In the Masque of the red death Prince Prospero does exactly that, the Prince is wealthy and ( instead of trying to help the people in in his kingdom), he invites his closest friends to come and escape from the red death by residing in his large home until the sickness is over. Over the corse of the story the guest hardly pay any attention to the signs that were telling them they were running out of time and that they will die soon. Even though they lock the house and try to not let anything in, they can not change their fate and the red death eventually kills them therefor proving the over all theme is you can not change you fate.
One of the poems I am reading in class is "In Flanders Fields," I believe the theme is pride, because in the poem, the soldiers have fought proud, and now they will "pass the tourch" onto new soldiers. In the poem, soldiers did not die upset, they were able to live a good life and they were happy about that and now they are proud that their fellow soldiers will continue what they first started.
The story that we have read was "The Masque of the Red Death". I believe that the theme of this story is that nobody can buy your way out of death. Its that simple, there is no way around it for it is always there. You cannot run away from your problems like prince Prospero was trying to do until re ran himself straight into the black room. i believe that the theme is universal, because this everyday problem occurs in many stories. Steph Per. 7
The theme of "Masque of the Red Death" is that money can't buy everything. In the short story the prince tries to avoid the plague by locking himself up in his castle. He thinks that just because he is the prince he won't die but that is not what happens. The plague gets to him and all of his guests. Mirialys, per 2.
The theme of the poem Pride is that even if your getting old you still need to have pride in yourself. This is true because this poem is about a rock that is being withered away by the elements. In this poem the rock represents an old person that is dying but just like the rock you cant just give up and die.
I believe that there are two themes in " The Masque of Red Death". The first theme is that not everything can be bought with money. Such as keeping away from the plague. Even though Prospero had this huge castle and attempted to isolate him and his friends from the plague, it still got to them. The other theme is that some things are to big to ignore. All of the people in the castle are, in a way, pretending as if the plague is non-existing, but it comes back to bite them in the butt. The first theme with money is not a universal theme, (as Ismael had stated earlier) because no everyone has the amount of money as Prospero. But the second theme is a universal theme, because everyone has to deal with big problems in their lives.
The theme of the poem i'm reading in class is pride and strength because it is about the brave, strong men that fought in WWI. There is a line in the poem that says that they are passing on the torch to the upcoming soldiers. This shows that the men before them didn't finsh their job and they want it to be finished.
The theme of the Poem "I Am Not One of Those Who Left the Land" is that you should be proud of your country, and stand by it no matter what. I can tell this because she tells about how she stayed in her Country that was going through much turmoil, due to the Russian revolution and Stalin's reign. Her poems were banned from Russia for some time, and she still stayed in Russia, rather than flee like most everyone else. This theme means to me that I should be proud of my country, because often I find myself embarrassed of America. I think this is definitely a Universal theme because along with this poem were other poems about people being proud of their own countries, (England, Poland, Byzantine, etc).
THe theme of the masque of the red death is that no matter what yo do you can't cheat death. I beleive this beacuse Prince Prospero does so much to escape the plague yet he ended up dieing at the end of the story he dies.I do beleive that this is a universal theme because so many people try to prevent things from happening to them that they know is bound to happen one way or another,yet they still try to prevent it ny way possible, but i dont think that trying to cheat death from the plague is a universal theme. I do beleive trying to prevent things is a universal theme.
The theme of the Masque of the Red Death is that you can never hide away from your problems, because one day they will catch up to you. Like for instance when the uninvited guests shows up, which is the Red death, and chases the Prince down untill they both arrive in the black room. The black room, which to me symbolizes death, and the abscence of joy. The theme to me, is never runaway from your problems, because one day they will just back fire in your face. The theme is universal, because everyone can relate to hiding from their problems.
The theme for the story how to react to fimiliar faces theme was that sometimes you think you know people when you really dont. Like in the story the guy thought he knew this one guy but them he came to realize that the only way he kmew that guy was from the tv. I think tv can get to your mind because like the story says you become so fimiliar to the faces that you think you know them. I think this theme is universal because alot of story can be based on this.
the theme of our speach on japanese american internment by gerald ford is that everyone makes mistakes.i can tell because he states that what they did to the japanese americans were wrong.it means to me that someone is acutally takeing ceridt for a wrong doing. yes i think this is a univesal theme becauseeveryone one way or another can relate to it.
The theme of the book that I am reading in class is that people make mistakes and you have to learn to forgive them.My book was about when Gerald Ford apoloizing to the Japanese Americans about how the executive order 9066 was wrong.I argee with Ismael that the theme was you cant buy your self out of death because it didt work for the king and everyone dies soon or later.Emily Hiller p7
The theme is friendship and how it is not there for any given reason. You have a friend to touch you. To put music in your heart. You have friends for happieness. Without them you would live. But how happy could you be. Your friends are what make you. Yes friendship is the theme.
The theme of my novel that I'm studying in class, New Moon by Stephenie Meyer, is that everything happens for a reason and sometimes people do things that hurt you and hurt themselves because they think you'll be better off. I can tell because that's mainly what this part of the story is about. Bella, the main character, is very upset because the love of her life left her out of nowhere making her think that he didn't love her anymore. Then Edward, the vampire that Bella loves, come back telling her that he still loved her and the only reason he left was so that she wasn't in danger anymore. He thought that when he was around he would be puting her in too much danger so he made her think he didn't love her so that she would move on. This theme means to me that most of the time people have reason for their actions, whether it's good or bad reasoning, and that sometimes people lie so that they won't hurt you, but the lie can hurt just as much. I do think this is a universal theme because I think everyone has either done it or had it happen to them where someone has lied or done something to hurt you because they thought it would be better off for you.
The theme of the novel I am currently reading is that you should never underestimate the power of a real, true friendship. The story teaches that no matter how little you have, if you have one awesome friend that knows how to make you smile, you don't need anything else. The author displays this by actually killing off the main character's best friend, in an accient they were both in, and leaving the alive girl wishing that something, somehow, had gone differently, so maybe she would have her friend back. I guess you could ssay that this is a universal theme beause eveyone wants a friend, and when they have no one to turn to, life starts to bite.
I disagree and believe that the theme in "Masque of the Red Death" could be universal. It is a theme that everyone knows and ties into "you can't buy happiness", only in this story it is "you can't buy your way out of death."
Nothing but the Truth is a lot of theme.But my favorite theme is tell about a whole book.Phillip who is lie.HE not lie a lot of.It asomething.But it make a big trouble on him.Example,National Anthem.
That is ture but it also means that you should stick up for your rights. Also if it is something stupid you are fighting over u shouldn't fight and not get in trouble.
Nothing but The Truth is a lot of theme.My favorite theme is tell about awhole story.Ils Phillip whois lie.But,he not lie a lot of.Lie something.But,it make big trouble on him.Like supendent.Example,about National Anthem. su p-3
comment to Ismael from erik per3 So you think just beacuse we aren't all rich we dont want to cheat death. Some people have dreams to buy there way to heven then when they have the monay thats when they open their eyes to see that they cant. you are right, you cant buy your way out of death and i think the theme is univrsal.
Erik N I agree with you on the "nothing but the truth" you are right it is not good to lie to your parents becasue you never know something could happen and then you could get in even more trouble. Jamie Per.3
The theme of the poem I am studying in class is success. I have researched Emily Dickenson's poem "I Dwell In Possibility" and learned that with possibility there comes success. Also with the poem "Uncoiling" by Pat Mora the girl has lost all power which leads to her losing her success. Success I believe is a universal theme because it applies to everyone in everyday life. Success has always been a part of life for everyone whether or not they don't or do succeed. Taylor A. Pd.7
I agree with Ismael. The theme of "The Masque of the Red Death" is that you cannot cheat you're way through death. It is faith and something that you can't avoid. The theme is universal because it applys to everyone. No matter who you are or what you do you can't run away from death. It dosen't matter how much money you have, how famous you are, how much people love you. Death is in you're future and you can't escape.
I agree with Ismael when he pointed out that even though he bought a huge mansion he still can't cheat death. I disagree when you said that it is not a universal theme, because the theme is not that he had money. The theme that you cannot cheat death is universal because everyone can relate to death.
Also, James L. I like how you said that if you run away from your problems they will show up at your front door. That is very literal, and metaphorical.
Sarah, I agree with you, you can't escape death. No matter what, you will eventually die.
Emily M, I think it is interesting that your poem is about power. I like how women write about being powerful, when most were not powerful at all. At least, back in acient times.
I did not state that we didn't want to cheat death, I stated that not everyone has money to cheat death. For example not everyone in Uganda has the money to purchase a plane ticket and leave the civil wars and certain death that awaits them. You dont have to purchase a mansion to cheat death but like i said before not everyone has the money to do things like purchase a plane ticket. You do make a great point though.
The theme of the masque of red death is basically you can't buy your way out of death, like ismael said. Death is the inevitable. There was no way for him to avoid it death, just prolong it.. And obviously prolonging to didn't work that well for him.
I agree with Ismael when he says that you can't buy yourslef out of things. Nothing can really cheat death. He spends all this money to try to escape the Red Death. But in the end he dies from it anyways!!. it's not a universal theme because everyone doesn't have money and riches like Prince Prospero.
The theme of my book is not to join a gang. The message that came to me was that being in a gang isbad and don't join it cuz' the violence and drugs. Mona was in a gang before but she had never done drugs because she did not like being in a gang. This them mean to me in away teling that dont join a gang.
The theme of my story, "Stuck in Neutral" is basically about a boy that is calling out for help. He can't speak or move but tells us how badly he wants to. The whole idea of the story is how he understands life but is not able to do anything. He has to deal with his own dad not wanting him alive. Now that I have read the book, I am much more thankful for how I am. Sky.period 1
Responding to Michelle period 1. I agree with you. Sean is a very smart boy and people really do not understand that. While reading the book it made me what to cry! I felt so bad for him. The thing is that Sean is able to comprehend everything but he has no way to let people know that. His family doesn't even know! I liked this book, it was sad but very meaningful. Sky. period 1
James, you have a great point. People cannot and should notn run away from their problems because they will come back, maybe with more consequences. I’m glad that you include the sybolism of the black room and the uninvited guest. By including the symbols, you can better understand the plot and the theme. Good job.
Charly Period 2 The theme of The Masque of the Red Death is that death is unpreventable. No matter what you do death will get you in the end. I can tell this becasue of all the hints given. For example the clock is the biggest hint of all because it's like a beating heart and when it rings someones life is over. The theme to me means that death is just something that everyone should except. I thinks this is a universal theme becasue it applys to everyone.
To victor, I think you should have explained your story more. I would really like to know what it is called and what it is about. Like what was the boy like in the wheel chair. Was it a good book. EXPLAIN IT MORE!
I argree with Ismael the money cant buy your way out of death.It is just carma and you can buy all the houses and cars in the world,but that will not buy you out of carma. Emily .H
Emily, I agree with you on the theme of Uncoiling. The woman does have power, and it's shown in detail by natural disasters including wind, and rain. Although, I do believe that the theme might also be becoming powerless. I believe this because the details in the story might also be explaning how the woman is becoming powerless by uncoiling, in the rain and wind.. As she spews in the dust she is losing power. Taylor A. Pd. 7
To Ismael, I tottally agree with what your blog on the masque of the read death. I liked how you added adjetives such as masive and huge to your blog.In conclusion i agree with your whole blog.
Dear Ismael, I agree with you when you say that "you cannot but your way out of death". I kind of disagree with you when you say that it is not a universal theme because, I think that any people can relate it. Just because you are not rich doesn’t mean that there are other ways that you can relate to it. steph per 7
Response to Ismael I agree with Ish I believe that the theme focuses on how Death can not escape anybody.Prince Prospero, tries to isolate himself, and all his friends also. He completely ignores the environment around him, believing that he will never suffer from the Black Death. I dont agree that this theme is not universal, because I think it can aply to everyone. I believe taht Poe is not realy focusing on the riches as an escape of Death, but of isolation itself,and how nobody can escape Death by any means. Anamaria period 2
Sarah I agree with you that in the story The Masque of the Red Death the theme is that you can't escape death and that death is inevitable but I also think that the theme of the story is universal. And there are many examples of universal themes (man vs. ...). Like you said man vs. himself because of what the Prince did to his subjects. Over all I agree with your idea of the theme, and believe that no matter what the prince did, his live would soon end.
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I don't think that the theme is buying your way out of death because he spent all that money to have a ball and have fun not to get away from the death. It was just a coincidence that when he decided to do the ball, a person wanted to come in and ruin it.
I agree with you about the theme for the masque of the red death. I liked how you explained that you cannot buy your way out of death. The details support your reasoning very well. I also agree with you about this theme not being universal because it is true that not everyone has money and riches so this could not pertain to all people.
I agree with James period 2 because the theme that you can't run away or hide from your problems is shown in The Mask of the Red Death. The Prince tries to hide from the Red Death but it satill finds him. I also agree that at the end when he is in the black room it shows death.
The theme in Two Badges is that you cant always follow others and do the things they do you have to make your own decissions at times. I feel this way because Maya knew when she became a cop that she should have never been in the gang situation but instead she let her own problems with her farther passing away let her lose control of her self.
The theme of Stuck in Neutral is to treat others how you would like to be treated. Because others do not understand that Shawn is a perfectly normal kid, they treat him different. They treat him as if he were retarded by talking slowly to him and talking to him like a child. There was even one point in the novel where some kids almost lit him on fire because they thought he was some retard that didnt understand anything. But really Shawn is a very bright kid.
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The theme of the masque of the red is that you cannot buy your way out of death because nothing can cheat death. I beleive this because he spends massive amounts of money on a huge mansion that he beleives will shield him from the plague, then in the end he dies. I dont beleive it is a universal theme because not everyone has money and riches like prince prospero had.
Ismael S. period 2
The theme of the Masque of the Red Death is that you can't run away from your problems because eventually they'll show up at your front door. I can tell this because the uninvited guest (the Red Death) comes to the party and chases Prince Prospero until he reaches the black room. The black room symbolizes the absence of life and happiness which makes sense. This theme means to me that I should stand and deal wit hmy problems, not lock myself in a palace and try to hide from them, like Pricne Prospero. The theme is universal, it can be found in many novels.
James L, Period 2
The theme of the “Masque of the Red Death” is that you can’t escape from death. It is inevitable. I can tell that this is the theme because even though Prince Prospero and his friends all hide from the plague that ravages the city, they are still killed by the “Red Death” while in hiding. This theme means to mean that even though people may fear aging and getting old and dying, death is a natural part of life and it must happen sooner or later. This theme sort of ties in with the conflicts of man vs. man, man vs. himself and man vs. cosmos which are universal. Man vs. man is present because the prince fights with the uninvited guest (Red Death) and dies. Man vs. himself because Prince Prospero has to deal with the fact that he has let his people perish while he lives on. Man vs. cosmos because death is one of those questions like “why am I here?” Death is question of when you will die, how, and after your death did you have a purpose in life or were you proud of what you made with your life.
Sarah per.2
“ Death may not be prevented , fate must proceed” This is the theme portrayed in the short story “The Red Death” by Edgar Allan Poe. Poe’s use of symbols can help support this theme. He incorporates several details describing the setting and shows a clear contrast between the harsh reality of England at the time of the Black Death epidemic and its victims, opposite to those friends of Prince Prospero as they joyfully isolate themselves from the outside world and into a castle withholding a giant masquerade ball. I must agree with Poe since I’m sure only God may prevent Death, riches and wealth will not stop a disease from entering a castle , such as the visitor entered the masquerade ball without invitation and finally killing Prince Prospero.
ANAMARIA P. 2 period
The theme of the short story that we are reading, The Masque of the Red Death, is that you can not buy your way out of death. I can tell that this is the theme bacause even though the Prince, and his rich friends, were locked up in the mansion death still reached them. Furthermore, I believe that this is indeed a universal theme due to the fact that it is true. If its your turn to go, what are you going to do?
esteban period 2
The theme in the book "Stuck In Neutral" is to not judge a book by its cover. In the book, Shwan, has CP and everyone thinks he is retarded, when in fact he is really smart and has a photographic memory. When people meet Shwan their reaction is to talk to someone who dosen't understand english or someone who can't hear very well. But Shwan is able to comprehend everything and understand more things then the person talking to him. The theme to me is, that someone's apperarence had nothing to do with who they might be. You should always get to know someone before you judge them. This theme could be universal.
michelle. period 1
the theme of the story i am readin is that the kid is in a wheelchair and he cant move....victor chao period1
The central message of my story is not to join gangs. In the story, Mona does things she shouldnt do and shes around drugs and violence all the time. Mona gets in alot of trouble rollin with F-Troop (her gang). This theme really means nothhing to me, its too late im already in a gang. Gang violence isn't a universal theme.
Period 1
LeDarius Sanders
we were reading "stuck in neutral" and we're done.but, it was really interesting because the author uses figurative language to describe himself as the boy who has cerebral palsy.I think it is universal.it can happen everywhere.anyone who has cerebral palsy cannot talk, walk, eat, drink, take a shower, or even play a game. I feel sorry about that guy. his family has to cares of him. THIS IS AURA. Thanks for reading my blog. P.1
My book talks of indians going to war i can tell because this is what the books based on. the theme talks of indians fighting for their country and not just for the white men and yesw the theme is universal.
Liam B1
My theme of the book im reading is that you have to fight for things you want and especially for the things you need. It shows me many important things about how they hunt and start war with others to survive and take what is rightfully theirs.
love
Drew
The poem that I'm reading in my english class, is "Uncoiling", written by Pat Mora.
I think that the theme of this poem is power, because it talks about a woman who "sighs clouds", and when she "roars, rivers leap". This woman is strong, both physically and mentally. It also mentions how she "spews gusts and thunder"; she is strong and powerful enough to have this much control over things that no regular person can.
Emily M. Period 2.
One of the poems I am reading in class is "Pride" by Dahlia Ravikovitch. It is a short poem with a lot of meaning. The theme is that everyone has problems, and on the inside everyone is related even if you don't notice it by their exterior. I know this because the author uses personification to give the rocks human like features. I think that this theme is true and I think that it is not universal, but it could be.
Marena P2
Of the two poems that I read for my portion of the literary terms project, the poem Style had the most important theme, in my opinion. The theme was easily contracted from the text, it was be yourself; nothing more, nothing less. I feel that this message was very important, because of the way Mya Angelou expressed it. She wrote it in multiple ways, and there was a piece of the theme in every sentence. I enjoyed this poem most, because it infact did encourage individuality, and originality, no matter who you are, or how you do it.
Lisa P2
The theme of the poem I read in class, called Style by Mary Angelou, has a message to promote individuality. The author provides no story line just a thought provoking passage putting down the actions of copying another individual. One analogy she used that aides in understanding her point said that if you follow in another persons footsteps, you will be just as lost as a chicken with peacock feathers.
Becca p.2
In class,I am reading the short story called "Pride" Dahlia Ravikovitch. The theme of this story is that when people are hurt, you sometimes may not know it because they may be good at hiding their emotions. The author uses the rocks and the cracks that you may not see at first to symbolize people. I can tell because at the end of this story the author says, "And people, too." Thus ensuring that he is also talking about people and using the rocks to describe them. This theme means that you may not know when someone is hurt or sad until their emotions are revealed to you by surprise. This theme is not universal because it is not a common theme and it may not pertain to all people.
Michaela Period 2
charles period 2
One of the poems we are reading in class is Jazz Fantasia by Carl Sandburg. The theme of this poem is that there are many different sounds to jazz. Also that each sound is symbolic to what they are tring to express. They give many examples such as "sob on the cool winding saxophones" or "moan like an autumn wind high in the lonesome treetops." To me this theme means nothing because I dont like jazz and i just cant relate to sad music. This is not a universal theme because it can only imply to certan kinds of poems.
Charly Period 2
The poem that I am reading in class is The Weary Blues by Langston Hughes. I think the theme of his poem is that the genre of music, the blues, is sometimes sad and that this music is used to express the emotions someone is feeling. I can tell that this is the theme because the poem has a very sad tone to it and the language he uses is very sad. In the poem this is shown when it says “Ain’t got nobody in all this world…” because just reading this sentence you can tell that the poem is going to be sad. You can tell that the speaker in the poem is very lonely and sad and that he misses someone that he has lost. Another example is when he says “Got the Weary Blues And I can’t be satisfied…” this again shows sadness and that he is expressing his sadness through a song that was turned into a poem. The theme to me means that the blues is sad and that it is a good way to express the emotions that people are feeling. This theme is not universal because it can only be related to some poetry not all the poetry in the world.
Zane peroid. 3
The theme of my store is to tell the truth and respect the people so that they would respect you. Like in my book "Nothing but the Truth" Phillip said he does't want to be on the track team but it is because he dosen't have good grades and is mad that he can't sing the national anthum in class when the loud speaker said not to say anything and to be quiet.
The theme of the “Masque of the Red Death” is that you can’t escape from death. It is inevitable. I can tell that this is the theme because even though Prince Prospero and his friends all hide from the plague that ravages the city, they are still killed by the “Red Death” while in hiding. This theme means to mean that even though people may fear aging and getting old and dying, death is a natural part of life and it must happen sooner or later. This theme sort of ties in with the conflicts of man vs. man, man vs. himself and man vs. cosmos which are universal. Man vs. man is present because the prince fights with the uninvited guest (Red Death) and dies. Man vs. himself because Prince Prospero has to deal with the fact that he has let his people perish while he lives on. Man vs. cosmos because death is one of those questions like “why am I here?” The universal theme that goes with this story is Death. Death is question of when you will die, how, and after your death did you have a purpose in life or were you proud of what you made with your life.
Sarah per.2
The themeofthebook code talkeris dnttreaturenemytobad cause they can help u in the end. I believe this because in this book the navajos help the americans inthewas when they needed it even though the white man treated them so bad. I believe it isnt a universal theme because some countries wont do as we did enemies are enemies.
Victor B
To michelle
yes i agrewe about u cant judge a book by its cover in stuck in neautral and you are right you cant just judge someone by what you see you have to judge by what you know
victor b
brittany per.3
The theme of our book, Nothing but the truth, is to never lie.. Don't bend the truth.
The theme of "Nothing but the truth" is that when you have the right to do somthing and you're not allowed to do it becasue its a school rule. Such as when the boy got in trouble for humming the National Antheum then he got sent to the office for it.
Jamie Per.3
my faborite book is the outsiders.the book is a book i read long time ago.i like the book alot because it talks about the strets and how pore peple live.Also i like the names they used.This book is really descriptive.
jose
prd.3
The theme of Nothing but The Truth is Philip who did not tell a truth.He dose not like his new homeroom teacher Miss.Narwin.Because when he hear a National Anthem.He allowed to sing the song.So,Miss.Narwin try to stop him. su,p-3
The theme of the story is to always tell the truth and never lie because it will just get you into more trouble. also if you tell the truth they more people will trust you and you will have a lot more friends.
The book im reading is nothing but the truth. The theme of the story is if you do good things, you would get somthing in return. I know this because in the story they show this event with philip and couch. Philip mentioned that he did'nt make the team . The reason he didnt make the team because his grades arnt good ,so the couch was trying to explain it to philip. What the couch said in my own words are if you do somthing good you would get somthing good in return.
Shanaty prd 3
The theme in "nothing but the truth" is lying to your parents
is not good
erik per 3
I'm reading a book called Nothing but the Truth. the theme is that you should always tell the truth, no matter what. I was able to describe what the theme discussed on being truthful, because all it talks about is, how important it is to tell the truth . The significance of this book is to analyize and comprehend that you should always use the truth no matter what. I believe this is a universal theme because ethically, from a very young age we are taught that it is the right thing to do.Therefore, everyone should always tell the truth.
alex period 3
The theme of the book "Nothing But the Truth" is that you always need to tell the whole truth and to never twist it to make you sound innocent because it will always will come back on you. The main character "Phillip Malloy" told his parents that Miss Narwin yelled at him for humming the national anthem during home room. When theres a rule saying that you have to be quiet during announcements. The theme to me means always tell the whole truth. It is a universal theme because it applies to everyone.
eric e. period 3
the book im reading in class is about a boy that it always tell half of the trhut and half are lies.its better to tell the truth because one way or the other the people you told lies to are going to find out that you lie.the book name is nothing but the thurt.
monica
p.3
A poem I recently read in class called Pride by Dahlia Ravikovitch. The theme of this poem is that no matter how strong you are, eventually you will break down and need help. The rocks in this story represent strength and invulnerability, yet they crack. Rocks compare to people because you go through ups and downs in your life and eventually your faults begin to show and you also begin to “crack”. Overall I think this theme is very true, once in a while you can’t do everything by yourself and you need to ask help from others. This theme is universal because it can be applied into many aspects of life.
Daniella Per. 2
The theme of the Masque of the Red Death Is when you have the luxury of hiding from something for a while, it all eventually comes back to bite your butt. I can tell because in the Masque of the Red Death, the Prince invites only his rich and healthy friends, that were not infected with the plague to the ball, not expecting for any company that was not welcomed to show up. It did, and the person who showed up was called the Red Death because he carried the plague with him. In the end the Red Death gets everyone into the black room and eventually all of them die there. To me I think it's saying to face your problems rather than trying to get away from them and hoping they wont come back to bite your butt. And I do think the theme is universal.
BENJI IGNACIO, P. 7
RE: Sarah B.
I agree with you opinions of the theme of Mask Of Red Death. Death is inevitable. Death is a natural part of life, everyone has to go through it.
- Lisa
The theme of The Masque of the red death is practically universal, and is seen in many other stories.
The general theme is: someone tries get out of something (escaping from death, their punishment,a terrible fate, etc. ) but no matter who they are or what they do they can not change it and that it leads to their downfall.
In the Masque of the red death Prince Prospero does exactly that, the Prince is wealthy and ( instead of trying to help the people in in his kingdom), he invites his closest friends to come and escape from the red death by residing in his large home until the sickness is over. Over the corse of the story the guest hardly pay any attention to the signs that were telling them they were running out of time and that they will die soon. Even though they lock the house and try to not let anything in, they can not change their fate and the red death eventually kills them therefor proving the over all theme is you can not change you fate.
Sara A.
One of the poems I am reading in class is "In Flanders Fields," I believe the theme is pride, because in the poem, the soldiers have fought proud, and now they will "pass the tourch" onto new soldiers. In the poem, soldiers did not die upset, they were able to live a good life and they were happy about that and now they are proud that their fellow soldiers will continue what they first started.
Christina Per.2
The story that we have read was "The Masque of the Red Death". I believe that the theme of this story is that nobody can buy your way out of death. Its that simple, there is no way around it for it is always there. You cannot run away from your problems like prince Prospero was trying to do until re ran himself straight into the black room. i believe that the theme is universal, because this everyday problem occurs in many stories.
Steph Per. 7
The theme of "Masque of the Red Death" is that money can't buy everything. In the short story the prince tries to avoid the plague by locking himself up in his castle. He thinks that just because he is the prince he won't die but that is not what happens. The plague gets to him and all of his guests.
Mirialys, per 2.
Michael Period 2
The theme of the poem Pride is that even if your getting old you still need to have pride in yourself. This is true because this poem is about a rock that is being withered away by the elements. In this poem the rock represents an old person that is dying but just like the rock you cant just give up and die.
I believe that there are two themes in " The Masque of Red Death". The first theme is that not everything can be bought with money. Such as keeping away from the plague. Even though Prospero had this huge castle and attempted to isolate him and his friends from the plague, it still got to them. The other theme is that some things are to big to ignore. All of the people in the castle are, in a way, pretending as if the plague is non-existing, but it comes back to bite them in the butt. The first theme with money is not a universal theme, (as Ismael had stated earlier) because no everyone has the amount of money as Prospero. But the second theme is a universal theme, because everyone has to deal with big problems in their lives.
Wyatt, period 2
The theme of the poem i'm reading in class is pride and strength because it is about the brave, strong men that fought in WWI. There is a line in the poem that says that they are passing on the torch to the upcoming soldiers. This shows that the men before them didn't finsh their job and they want it to be finished.
Shelby Per. 2
The theme of the Poem "I Am Not One of Those Who Left the Land" is that you should be proud of your country, and stand by it no matter what. I can tell this because she tells about how she stayed in her Country that was going through much turmoil, due to the Russian revolution and Stalin's reign. Her poems were banned from Russia for some time, and she still stayed in Russia, rather than flee like most everyone else. This theme means to me that I should be proud of my country, because often I find myself embarrassed of America. I think this is definitely a Universal theme because along with this poem were other poems about people being proud of their own countries, (England, Poland, Byzantine, etc).
-Annabelle period 2
THe theme of the masque of the red death is that no matter what yo do you can't cheat death. I beleive this beacuse Prince Prospero does so much to escape the plague yet he ended up dieing at the end of the story he dies.I do beleive that this is a universal theme because so many people try to prevent things from happening to them that they know is bound to happen one way or another,yet they still try to prevent it ny way possible, but i dont think that trying to cheat death from the plague is a universal theme. I do beleive trying to prevent things is a universal theme.
Madelin.N period 7
The theme of the Masque of the Red Death is that you can never hide away from your problems, because one day they will catch up to you. Like for instance when the uninvited guests shows up, which is the Red death, and chases the Prince down untill they both arrive in the black room. The black room, which to me symbolizes death, and the abscence of joy. The theme to me, is never runaway from your problems, because one day they will just back fire in your face. The theme is universal, because everyone can relate to hiding from their problems.
Tayler. W
period-7
The theme for the story how to react to fimiliar faces theme was that sometimes you think you know people when you really dont. Like in the story the guy thought he knew this one guy but them he came to realize that the only way he kmew that guy was from the tv. I think tv can get to your mind because like the story says you become so fimiliar to the faces that you think you know them. I think this theme is universal because alot of story can be based on this.
Jessica s Pd.7
the theme of our speach on japanese american internment by gerald ford is that everyone makes mistakes.i can tell because he states that what they did to the japanese americans were wrong.it means to me that someone is acutally takeing ceridt for a wrong doing. yes i think this is a univesal theme becauseeveryone one way or another can relate to it.
chelsea p7
The theme of the book that I am reading in class is that people make mistakes and you have to learn to forgive them.My book was about when Gerald Ford apoloizing to the Japanese Americans about how the executive order 9066 was wrong.I argee with Ismael that the theme was you cant buy your self out of death because it didt work for the king and everyone dies soon or later.Emily Hiller p7
The theme is friendship and how it is not there for any given reason. You have a friend to touch you. To put music in your heart. You have friends for happieness. Without them you would live. But how happy could you be. Your friends are what make you. Yes friendship is the theme.
Cecilia p7
The theme of my novel that I'm studying in class, New Moon by Stephenie Meyer, is that everything happens for a reason and sometimes people do things that hurt you and hurt themselves because they think you'll be better off. I can tell because that's mainly what this part of the story is about. Bella, the main character, is very upset because the love of her life left her out of nowhere making her think that he didn't love her anymore. Then Edward, the vampire that Bella loves, come back telling her that he still loved her and the only reason he left was so that she wasn't in danger anymore. He thought that when he was around he would be puting her in too much danger so he made her think he didn't love her so that she would move on. This theme means to me that most of the time people have reason for their actions, whether it's good or bad reasoning, and that sometimes people lie so that they won't hurt you, but the lie can hurt just as much. I do think this is a universal theme because I think everyone has either done it or had it happen to them where someone has lied or done something to hurt you because they thought it would be better off for you.
Holly Houser pd. 7
The theme of the novel I am currently reading is that you should never underestimate the power of a real, true friendship. The story teaches that no matter how little you have, if you have one awesome friend that knows how to make you smile, you don't need anything else. The author displays this by actually killing off the main character's best friend, in an accient they were both in, and leaving the alive girl wishing that something, somehow, had gone differently, so maybe she would have her friend back. I guess you could ssay that this is a universal theme beause eveyone wants a friend, and when they have no one to turn to, life starts to bite.
-Casey per. 2
I disagree and believe that the theme in "Masque of the Red Death" could be universal. It is a theme that everyone knows and ties into "you can't buy happiness", only in this story it is "you can't buy your way out of death."
Casey per. 2
brittany per.3
that is the truth and nothing but the truth.
Steven D. period.3
steven per.3,
Yes it is the truth!
brittany per.3
erik per 3, I agree lieing is very very bad and the truth is the way to go.
eric per 3
Nothing but the Truth is a lot of theme.But my favorite theme is tell about a whole book.Phillip who is lie.HE not lie a lot of.It asomething.But it make a big trouble on him.Example,National Anthem.
RE: Britney
That is ture but it also means that you should stick up for your rights. Also if it is something stupid you are fighting over u shouldn't fight and not get in trouble.
peroid .3 Zane
Nothing but The Truth is a lot of theme.My favorite theme is tell about awhole story.Ils Phillip whois lie.But,he not lie a lot of.Lie something.But,it make big trouble on him.Like supendent.Example,about National Anthem. su p-3
comment to Ismael
from erik per3
So you think just beacuse we aren't all rich we dont want to cheat death. Some people have dreams to buy there way to heven then when they have the monay thats when they open their eyes to see that they cant. you are right, you cant buy your way out of death
and i think the theme is univrsal.
eric e. period 3 i disagree with you because sometimes you have to lie
Erik N
I agree with you on the "nothing but the truth" you are right it is not good to lie to your parents becasue you never know something could happen and then you could get in even more trouble.
Jamie Per.3
In response to Eric e., you have explained the theme of the book very well.
Taylor C.
Period 3
The theme of the poem I am studying in class is success. I have researched Emily Dickenson's poem "I Dwell In Possibility" and learned that with possibility there comes success. Also with the poem "Uncoiling" by Pat Mora the girl has lost all power which leads to her losing her success. Success I believe is a universal theme because it applies to everyone in everyday life. Success has always been a part of life for everyone whether or not they don't or do succeed.
Taylor A. Pd.7
I agree with Ismael. The theme of "The Masque of the Red Death" is that you cannot cheat you're way through death. It is faith and something that you can't avoid. The theme is universal because it applys to everyone. No matter who you are or what you do you can't run away from death. It dosen't matter how much money you have, how famous you are, how much people love you. Death is in you're future and you can't escape.
Mirialys. period 2
I agree with Ismael when he pointed out that even though he bought a huge mansion he still can't cheat death. I disagree when you said that it is not a universal theme, because the theme is not that he had money. The theme that you cannot cheat death is universal because everyone can relate to death.
Also, James L. I like how you said that if you run away from your problems they will show up at your front door. That is very literal, and metaphorical.
Annabelle B. Period 2
Sarah,
I agree with you, you can't escape death. No matter what, you will eventually die.
Emily M,
I think it is interesting that your poem is about power. I like how women write about being powerful, when most were not powerful at all. At least, back in acient times.
Christina, per.2
Comment to Erik,
I did not state that we didn't want to cheat death, I stated that not everyone has money to cheat death. For example not everyone in Uganda has the money to purchase a plane ticket and leave the civil wars and certain death that awaits them. You dont have to purchase a mansion to cheat death but like i said before not everyone has the money to do things like purchase a plane ticket. You do make a great point though.
Ismael, Period 2.
The theme of the masque of red death is basically you can't buy your way out of death, like ismael said. Death is the inevitable. There was no way for him to avoid it death, just prolong it.. And obviously prolonging to didn't work that well for him.
Jonathan period 2
I agree with Ismael when he says that you can't buy yourslef out of things. Nothing can really cheat death. He spends all this money to try to escape the Red Death. But in the end he dies from it anyways!!. it's not a universal theme because everyone doesn't have money and riches like Prince Prospero.
James Lane Period 2.
The theme of my book is not to join a gang. The message that came to me was that being in a gang isbad and don't join it cuz' the violence and drugs. Mona was in a gang before but she had never done drugs because she did not like being in a gang. This them mean to me in away teling that dont join a gang.
Period 1,
Warisa
The theme of my story, "Stuck in Neutral" is basically about a boy that is calling out for help. He can't speak or move but tells us how badly he wants to. The whole idea of the story is how he understands life but is not able to do anything. He has to deal with his own dad not wanting him alive. Now that I have read the book, I am much more thankful for how I am.
Sky.period 1
Responding to Michelle period 1.
I agree with you. Sean is a very smart boy and people really do not understand that. While reading the book it made me what to cry! I felt so bad for him. The thing is that Sean is able to comprehend everything but he has no way to let people know that. His family doesn't even know! I liked this book, it was sad but very meaningful.
Sky. period 1
James, you have a great point. People cannot and should notn run away from their problems because they will come back, maybe with more consequences. I’m glad that you include the sybolism of the black room and the uninvited guest. By including the symbols, you can better understand the plot and the theme. Good job.
Sarah B per. 2
Charly Period 2
The theme of The Masque of the Red Death is that death is unpreventable. No matter what you do death will get you in the end. I can tell this becasue of all the hints given. For example the clock is the biggest hint of all because it's like a beating heart and when it rings someones life is over. The theme to me means that death is just something that everyone should except. I thinks this is a universal theme becasue it applys to everyone.
Charly Period 2
Ish I completely agree with you. Except that I feel in it is a universal theme becasue everyone can relate.
To victor,
I think you should have explained your story more. I would really like to know what it is called and what it is about. Like what was the boy like in the wheel chair. Was it a good book. EXPLAIN IT MORE!
Jessica s 7th period
I argree with Ismael the money cant buy your way out of death.It is just carma and you can buy all the houses and cars in the world,but that will not buy you out of carma. Emily .H
Emily, I agree with you on the theme of Uncoiling. The woman does have power, and it's shown in detail by natural disasters including wind, and rain. Although, I do believe that the theme might also be becoming powerless. I believe this because the details in the story might also be explaning how the woman is becoming powerless by uncoiling, in the rain and wind.. As she spews in the dust she is losing power.
Taylor A.
Pd. 7
To Ismael,
I tottally agree with what your blog on the masque of the read death. I liked how you added adjetives such as masive and huge to your blog.In conclusion i agree with your whole blog.
Madelin N.
7th period
Dear Ismael, I agree with you when you say that "you cannot but your way out of death". I kind of disagree with you when you say that it is not a universal theme because, I think that any people can relate it. Just because you are not rich doesn’t mean that there are other ways that you can relate to it.
steph per 7
Response to Ismael
I agree with Ish I believe that the theme focuses on how Death can not escape anybody.Prince Prospero, tries to isolate himself, and all his friends also. He completely ignores the environment around him, believing that he will never suffer from the Black Death. I dont agree that this theme is not universal, because I think it can aply to everyone. I believe taht Poe is not realy focusing on the riches as an escape of Death, but of isolation itself,and how nobody can escape Death by any means.
Anamaria period 2
Sarah
I agree with you that in the story The Masque of the Red Death the theme is that you can't escape death and that death is inevitable but I also think that the theme of the story is universal. And there are many examples of universal themes (man vs. ...). Like you said man vs. himself because of what the Prince did to his subjects. Over all I agree with your idea of the theme, and believe that no matter what the prince did, his live would soon end.
Sara A. Period 2
I wanted to leave a comment under Ismael S. period 2
I don't think that the theme is buying your way out of death because he spent all that money to have a ball and have fun not to get away from the death. It was just a coincidence that when he decided to do the ball, a person wanted to come in and ruin it.
Benji I. P-7
To Ismael:
I agree with you about the theme for the masque of the red death. I liked how you explained that you cannot buy your way out of death. The details support your reasoning very well. I also agree with you about this theme not being universal because it is true that not everyone has money and riches so this could not pertain to all people.
Michaela Period 2
I agree with James period 2 because the theme that you can't run away or hide from your problems is shown in The Mask of the Red Death. The Prince tries to hide from the Red Death but it satill finds him. I also agree that at the end when he is in the black room it shows death.
Daniel period 7
The theme in Two Badges is that you cant always follow others and do the things they do you have to make your own decissions at times. I feel this way because Maya knew when she became a cop that she should have never been in the gang situation but instead she let her own problems with her farther passing away let her lose control of her self.
Cassandra per.1
The theme of Stuck in Neutral is to treat others how you would like to be treated. Because others do not understand that Shawn is a perfectly normal kid, they treat him different. They treat him as if he were retarded by talking slowly to him and talking to him like a child. There was even one point in the novel where some kids almost lit him on fire because they thought he was some retard that didnt understand anything. But really Shawn is a very bright kid.
Chelsea Russell- per. 1
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