Who Loves Netflix? Lady Macbeth Loves Netflix

1. Mulan. Mulan is such an inspirational character to women all over the world. Because she is a women who doesn't fit in and is desperate to take on the role of a man so she can take her father's place in battle, she does what she thinks is necessary to save her father's life. If only she were a real person and i could have a conversation with her, the first thing i would say is, "YGG". I do not believe in gender roles and wish i was brave enough to cross the boundaries to do the right thing, like murder Duncan so i can become royalty. Plus who doesn't love a classic Disney movie?

2. Bad Boys. Oh la la. Bad Boys. In my opinion every women needs to have herself a "bad boy". In this movie, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are definitely some bad boys! My husband, Macbeth, used to be a little soft and I would always have to give him a little push in order for him to do anything that required a backbone but now my man is a true bad boy!

3. Nature: Honey Badgers. I stumbled upon this documentary with little interest while completely bored but 5 minutes into the film, I could take my eyes off the screen. Many people dont know this but the honey badger is a ruthless animal. They are even known for confronting grown lions and castrating charging buffalo. After watching this whole film, I realized something about myself that I have never known before: the honey badger is my spirit animal. We have very similar qualities. I do not back down to anyone, no matter who they are. Every single one of Macbeth's decisions, I planted in his head, including the assassination of Duncan. So in theory, i am the true murderer of Duncan. I am a ruthless Queen who gets what she wants, when she wants it.

4. Hunger Games. Another girl power movie. Catness is for sure the bomb.com. She sticks it to the man and isn't afraid to get her hands dirty either. Just like Mulan, she plays a typically masculine role and does what she needs to in order to survive.

Power Corrupts

2. "Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely." - Lord Acton
To what extent would Shakespeare agree with this statement? Use the play and your own experience as your support.

Shakespeare's views of the phrase, "Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely", are shown throughout his play, Macbeth. The main character, Macbeth, immediately betrays his friend and the current king, Duncan at the start of the play, in order to assume the position of king. This is the first time in the play that we see first hand how the crave for power can corrupt an innocent and well liked man. Later in the play it is seen again when Macbeth's newly found power is threatened by his best friend, Banquo, when Banquo begins to question how Macbeth rose to power in the first place. The intimidated King Macbeth has his best friend murdered in order for his reign to continue. This is an example of how absolute power corrupts absolutely. Macbeth has gained more power then he ever could've imagined and this power corrupts him so much, he would even kill his best friend to ensure that he keeps it. We see throughout the play how Macbeth becomes more and more desperate to hold on to his power. 

An example of power corrupting is seen everyday in high schools across the country. Everyone eventually experiences being "the big man on campus,"  or seniors in a high school. These 17 and 18 year old kids hold the most power out of all the students on campus. How these students respond to their new power of being looked up to and idolized by younger kids is different for everyone. While some students use their power in a positive way to mentor and guide younger kids, others choose to use their power in order to bully and make themselves feel bigger than they are. These few kids who are corrupt by the power of being the oldest on campus abuse their seniority to put down younger kids and make sure everyone knows who they are. 

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89 Huicholes

By: Santiago Sierra

Sketch
By: Jordan Sterrett

This compilation of photographs was created by Santiago Sierra and titled, 89 Huicholes. The exhibit shows 84 individual photographs of people that were brought together by 5 rows and 17 columns. These photographs were taken in 2007 in Western Mexico and consist of people belonging to the Huicols tribe in Mexico. The images show individuals in black and white, blank settings with their backs turned to the viewer. Each photograph is at first viewed as the same as all the others, with each person's back turned and in the center of the photograph, in black and white, and lastly all having the same white, plain background. After analyzing each individual photograph more, I realized that each photo consisted of a person with their own unique personality and style. Not one person is the same and we can tell this without even seeing their faces. However, it is apparent that these people may be from the same part of the world because of their clothing. The author's intention by only showing the individual's backs is that he wants the viewer to draw conclusions and fill in the blanks about the people. One must consider why they don't show their faces and what message they are trying to send. After doing research on the Huicole tribe, I realized the message they were trying to send. 

The Huichol tribe is a small tribe of Native Americans in the mountains of Western Mexico. Like many other indigenous tribes, the Huicoles struggle to keep their land rights and their traditions acknowledged. Their way of life has been threatened by the government seizing their land and forcing them into smaller areas of land. They are now pushed to work under bad circumstances, making very little money.  

This background knowledge has led me to believe that the Huichol Tribe has felt abandoned and bullied by the government and the outside world. They are a small tribe and wish to be left alone in peace so now they are turning their backs on the outside world or in this case, the viewers. 

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Jane Eyre Chapter 7

2. How would you describe the central idea of this chapter? Which phrase from the chapter best helps develops?

While reading this passage, I quickly noticed the extreme living conditions of the students. This is immediately understood by the student's scarcity of food, lack of clothing in harsh winter temperatures and forced to conform to a specific look. We later see the source of these harsh conditions coming from a man named Mr. Brocklehurst and a very conservative Christian based institution. Mr. Brocklehurst ridicules students for having curly hair, braided hair and being "spoiled" with excess food. In my opinion the central idea of this chapter is these children are oppressed and treated poorly. This is shown through a quote by Mr. Brocklehurst, "You are aware that my plan in bringing up these girls is, not to accustom them to habits of luxury and indulgence, but to render them hardy, patient, self-denying. Should any little accidental disappointment of the appetite occur, such as the spoiling of a meal, the under or the over dressing of a dish, the incident ought not to be neutralised by replacing with something more delicate the comfort lost, thus pampering the body and obviating the aim of this institution; it ought to be improved to the spiritual edification of the pupils, by encouraging them to evince fortitude under temporary privation." Mr. Brocklehurst claims that he is only looking out for the children's best interest and that he is doing God's work but we see this is not the case. He isolates the children, starves them, and verbally abuses them. These are all qualities we do not associated with being a Christian man that he claims he is.

What My Name Means To Me and the Two Me's

I have a simple, ordinary first name. My name has no meaning to it but my parents both loved the name Jordan. It was also the middle name of my mother's father. Jordan being a unisex name, growing up I never cared much for it. Through elementary school and middle school I didn't think it was "cool" to have the same name as a girl. I always wanted to posses a very strong, manly name such as "Eric" or "Michael". However, my last name, Sterrett, is a part of me that I have always been thankful for. It is a very unique name and I have never come across anyone with the same last name. Like Beowulf, the name Sterrett originates from the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain.
Growing up, I have come to realize that there are two completely different sides to me. One is shown monday through friday from 7 to 2 while the other is just waiting to explode from its shell in the afternoons and on weekends. As a teenager there are certain expectations that should be meet when you are talking to or around those of a higher authority. In school, those expectations are very high when speaking with teachers or administrators. I am a very polite student who does what he is suppose to do to and gets by without making a scene.  Words and phrases such as "yes sir" or "no sir" come out much more frequently in school then at home or hanging out with friends but once that bell rings at 2:20 everyday, a new person is let out. The second me is one who speaks without thinking twice and is much more comfortable not having to worry about saying or doing the wrong thing.