Owh...I am truly moved by these words " I Am The Master Of My Fate"...how true! Now, i am thinking those people who mourn or grieve over their unfortunate life, they are just being ignorant, uncourageous, gave up and stopped believing in themselves.
The movie "Invictus" is a true documentary on Nelson Mandela and his efforts to unite the South and the North Africans. Just imagine, a man has spent 27 years of his life in prison and yet he could utter these words, which means he doesn't blame anyone nor the God for his fate to be in prison, but himself. He chose his path, and that was where it took him to.
Yet, after wasting so much precious time in prison, he still had the courage to help his nation and move them up. He did not fear to be imprisoned again or to fail yet again, he took a great risk to support the South Africans and their team, he made them to win the game. He was the idol and inspiration!
I wish every living person on this globe could understand this art of living, why to blame the god or others, why have grudge on each other, why need to be racist?
Just believe in thyself, help the others, and face the consequence of our actions, and always remember, our life is decided by us, so feel good about it and don't fear to move up, your fate is in your hands!
In Animal Farm, I am greatly disappointed with one particular character, benjamin the donkey! why?? because i believe if Benjamin would have opened his mouth in the beginning, Animal Farm wouldn't have taken place and the rest of the animals wouldn't have been manipulated and cheated.
Benjamin always claimed "donkeys live long", which means he has seen everything and he knows what will happen and so on. yet, he chose to keep quiet and watch the show. what was the point he finally wanted to help Boxer and rescue him? It was all too late. He knows to read well, he knows very well that the pigs were changing the 7 commandments according to their benefits, yet he was silent. Why??
He has friends in the farm, the animals trust him, if he would have at least told them that the pigs are cheating, perhaps the finale would have been different. Boxer would have retired and enjoyed his few last years.
Benjamin could have taken over the pigs if he was stronger in mind, because physically he is.the pigs would have feared him because they are smaller and they would not dare to change the rules, because Benjamin is "educated".
It is a shame for Benjamin, because yes, he would live long, to watch all his peers die in vain, cheated live long, and their freedom being deprived generation after generation.
Benjamin could have made a difference, and saved his friends' lives...HE COULD HAVE....
Well, this is an interesting narration done by a child, who encountered many events in her life. She has shared her views about her childhood and her Maycomb town. It is unfortunate that people are disgraced because of their skin color and community. It is also saddening to realize even justice could be changed to support those who are in favor, not those who are innocent.
Boo Radley was portrayed in a very satirical manner. When Atticus once said "it is a sin to kill a mockingbird", I did not understand what he meant. But in the end of the story, I realized Boo Radley portrays the mockingbird, when he was not reported to the sheriff after he rescued Attinson's kids.
Also, the mockingbird, in my opinion refers to Tom Robinson. He was accused for something he never did, he was given injustice, and he died in vain. What did he do? just like how a mockingbird minds its own work and hums song, Tom just offered a hand to Mayela, and he was punished for his good heart.
In short, this book should be read, should be taken seriously, and readers should change their mindset towards skin color and look beneath the skin, there is a heart and soul living.
Well..i came across an article which defines human being and depression and it's connection in our lives.
Human Being = an inner and outer self, which carries our soul and these both work as a WHOLE in our lives.
Depression = reconnect us to our soul.
guess why...it's because when we are depressed, our minds are overwhelmed with questions of our existence in this world, why are we here, what are we doing, why this life, and ultimately we will hate our lives. thus, depression brings our mind and soul together to fight our hatred, disappointments and failures to be reborn as a new person and overcome the struggle.
Voila, i think depression is good then, only if we are able to CONTROL and overcome it...because depression is like a virus which can kill us...hmm!!
p/s : I feel good and am glad when I am in novel class, I feel enlightened to read Mr.Saiful's choices of stories...but it is EXTREMELY painstaking and miserable to read in victorian class!!! The stories are so so dead boring and Wuthering Heights...uhhhh...i can't ever finish reading you...and the class makes me drowsy, sleepy, sick and tired!!! ohhh..i hate you...ermm..BOOKS..! However, I have trained myself to write long essays in that 2 hours boring class...and I submit my essays to my friends who mark them orderly...so that's about it!
Okey this is one mind blowing story and i am so glad to have read it! this is one of the most interesting, important, and beautiful readings i have done along my journey in literature world...
Orwell is so smart, imagine how long he would have taken to first make an observation into his characters, analyze them accordingly and craft them indirectly into their supposed personalities. if there was no presentation in class, i would have never realized the irony of this story at all! i would have never related this story with russian revolution...i perhaps would have been so ignorant! first time ever, am grateful to presentations, despite the hardships and efforts that must be chipped-in! grrr...
Wow pigs, and humans, and pigs, and to human again...! why are these creatures so evil??! selfishness, wealth, power, fame, why do all these need to exist? it only creates destruction, pain, and death to mankind and to animalkind!
it's an amazing story, everyone should read it, it evokes us to be humble, kind, and wise in our doings and talkings..thank you...i am so deeply touched...!
Hmm...this is another creepy story! but, it kept me going and i was determined to finish it up. the suspect of the crime was beyond my imagination...an ourang-outan??!!!! WOW!!
The story is similar to Sherlock Holmes because the way he solved the puzzle was alike. i really admire those who possess great observation skills..it's amazing! well, it's a good story, the ending was kinda abrupt, but worth reading!
It's a pity that the test we did for this story is ungraded because i wrote almost 4 pages. So, mr.saiful pls warn us before-hand and don't scare us again with a sudden atmosphere of almost like a "test" and a stern looking instructor!
