As I said in class, Macbeth as Shakespeare wrote it is an amazing piece of art - crazy rhymes by the witches, shocking twists of the plot, and tragic deaths everywhere. I found this website which actually takes the effort to list down all the gruesome/bloody/brutal things that happened in the play, amazing! I think this guy actually enjoyed it for all these, but then I guess we all like stories for different reasons. It's good to take note of how he quotes from the text when he writes though - it will be great if you can learn to do that too.
NOT FOR THE FAINT-HEARTED!
Friday, February 13, 2009
Happy Valentine's Day!
Hey everyone, have a great loving day tomorrow! Though I'm not supposed to encourage romantic relationships for you all, you can go ahead and show your love to your family, your pets, your friends, and your teachers too!
Here's some virtual flowers for you all, have fun!
Here's some virtual flowers for you all, have fun!
Sunday, February 8, 2009
A trip to Bukit Timah
I happen to have the chance to tag along a friend's trekking training session at Bukit Timah hill last Saturday, and it was nice to take a walk in the jungle, something I have not done before (previously I only walked up on the concrete path).
It was surprising what I saw inside - there are 2 of these secret-tunnel type entrances along the trail, and I don't really where they lead to actually. But it's not surprising - many hills are tactical positions which are important to hold in the military context, and probably they were important during WWII.
There's also this small stream of water flowing into this concrete pool before trickling off downhill through a small outlet. What's it for? Perhaps you can tell me...
A cute plant seedling with cute leaves, very pretty.Go take a walk there with your family if you have a morning to spare - it'll reward you with natural wonders, peace and a good workout!
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Romeo and Juliet screening today
Oh people, you guys missed a good show today!
There was only like 10 of us at the AV theatre (including me), but it was a great show nonetheless. The beginning was wild and exaggerated, and you can't believe how much they changed the setting of the play. Because we didn't read the original text, perhaps you might not catch all of what they said. Still, i think the movie did a great job in showing you how natural the dramatic speeches can sound when someone actually act it out.
The lovers were crazy over each other, but the moments they had together was tender and beautiful, and you really don't get the sense that they are rash and impulsive about their love. Richard Wagner's famous music, the Overture to Tristan and Isolde (another tragic love story), was playing softly in the background after Juliet shot herself, and it almost moved me to tears; well, it definitely gave me a very heavy heart, if nothing else.
It will be good to watch it if you have the chance, because it can help you have an idea of how to do your own performance; that's what your project assignment in week 8-10 will be about!
There was only like 10 of us at the AV theatre (including me), but it was a great show nonetheless. The beginning was wild and exaggerated, and you can't believe how much they changed the setting of the play. Because we didn't read the original text, perhaps you might not catch all of what they said. Still, i think the movie did a great job in showing you how natural the dramatic speeches can sound when someone actually act it out.
The lovers were crazy over each other, but the moments they had together was tender and beautiful, and you really don't get the sense that they are rash and impulsive about their love. Richard Wagner's famous music, the Overture to Tristan and Isolde (another tragic love story), was playing softly in the background after Juliet shot herself, and it almost moved me to tears; well, it definitely gave me a very heavy heart, if nothing else.
It will be good to watch it if you have the chance, because it can help you have an idea of how to do your own performance; that's what your project assignment in week 8-10 will be about!
Monday, February 2, 2009
Where did Cinderalla came from?
The answer? China!
Yes, the very first version of Cinderella came from a Tang Dynasty scholar named Tuan Cheng Shih, and it was published in a magazine-like book called You Yang Za Zu. Apparently it was the trend them for scholars to travel around and collect strange and interesting tales from their travels, and the story came from the
The story and the main character is called Yeh Hsien, and she was an orphan who was cruelly treated by her stepmother. She only had a fish as a pet, and one day her evil stepmother made a good meal out of it. Poor Yeh Hsien collected the bones and put it in a box, and that night the box started glowing, and the fish's spirit granted her wishes. The rest of the story is pretty much the same as Cinderalla, and you can read about it at this blog.
Apparently a few hundred years after that, a similar story appeared from an Italian writer, before the rest of the world each got their own versions. Apparently stories as well as goods were exchanged through the Silk Road. And how did I get to know this? I watched a documentary about this on National Geographic!
Yes, the very first version of Cinderella came from a Tang Dynasty scholar named Tuan Cheng Shih, and it was published in a magazine-like book called You Yang Za Zu. Apparently it was the trend them for scholars to travel around and collect strange and interesting tales from their travels, and the story came from the
The story and the main character is called Yeh Hsien, and she was an orphan who was cruelly treated by her stepmother. She only had a fish as a pet, and one day her evil stepmother made a good meal out of it. Poor Yeh Hsien collected the bones and put it in a box, and that night the box started glowing, and the fish's spirit granted her wishes. The rest of the story is pretty much the same as Cinderalla, and you can read about it at this blog.
Apparently a few hundred years after that, a similar story appeared from an Italian writer, before the rest of the world each got their own versions. Apparently stories as well as goods were exchanged through the Silk Road. And how did I get to know this? I watched a documentary about this on National Geographic!
Romeo and Juliet screening is on!
Hey everyone! I've booked the AV room for Romeo and Juliet screening on this Wednesday the 4th of February at 3pm sharp. I'll be there to open up the AV room and start the movie. Bring your friends along, but no popcorns!
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