Meritocracy is a system where everyone is rewarded by their own achievements and merits. This not only makes a level playing stand for everyone, it also lets children get motivated to work harder and be a cut above the rest.
However, many people have complained because they feel that everyone deserves an equal chance. Following the views of Utilitarianism, everyone should be given an equal opportunity. This is not fair to those who have worked much harder than others. Why should the person that put in no effort at all get the equal opportunities than the one who worked hard? Following Existentialism, you should take responsibility for your own actions. So if you do not work hard, you have to face the consequences.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Football match
Recently, in a World Cup qualifier match where Singapore versus Malaysia, a Malaysian fan shone green laser into the eyes of the Singapore goalkeeper. This is an utter disgrace for the man, and he was a disgrace to his country. This is a form disrespect for Singapore and this will definitely affect our ties between Singapore and Malaysia.
Firstly, the man should not shine the green laser, because this shows his lack of morals, which reflects badly on his country. He clearly has no sportsmanship, and even if his country was not winning, he should at least try to cheer his country on, not try to handicap the opponent's team by using despicable means.
Secondly, this man never thought about the welfare of his country. Not only may he have jeopardised the match, he may also have given Singapore an auto win because of the serious consequences of his actions. This will backfire on him and make him infamous in his own country.
Firstly, the man should not shine the green laser, because this shows his lack of morals, which reflects badly on his country. He clearly has no sportsmanship, and even if his country was not winning, he should at least try to cheer his country on, not try to handicap the opponent's team by using despicable means.
Secondly, this man never thought about the welfare of his country. Not only may he have jeopardised the match, he may also have given Singapore an auto win because of the serious consequences of his actions. This will backfire on him and make him infamous in his own country.
"Ha Ha Hamony"
For Racial Harmony Day, a group of people from Wild Rice came and did a performance called "Ha Ha Harmony". The basic story is that 3 students, 1 Chinese, 1 Malay and 1 Indian, have to come together to form a performance for Racial Harmony Day because of the racist acts and speech that they have been committing. On the outside, all of them may seem very cold and unfeeling, but actually on the inside, they are very warm and compassionate.
From the musical, I learned that racists acts may come from people who appear very annoying or irritating, however on the inside, they may have also experienced racist remarks or racist prejudice against them. Hence, I feel that no matter what race we are, we should accept each other and help each other improve, bonding as a community, not as individuals.
From the musical, I learned that racists acts may come from people who appear very annoying or irritating, however on the inside, they may have also experienced racist remarks or racist prejudice against them. Hence, I feel that no matter what race we are, we should accept each other and help each other improve, bonding as a community, not as individuals.
"How sweet and fitting it is to die for one's country" Is this a lie?
I feel that this is the twisted truth. It is true that it is honourable to die for your country, however, is it really worth it?
When your country is being invaded, many people will have to be called up for the army because either they are forced to or they want to protect their country. These soldiers fight for their country and end up either victorious or end up being killed. While it may seem like an honourable thing, this should not be the mindset of the soldiers.
The main mindset of the soldiers should be to defend the country at all costs, not to think about the honour and glory that you gain for defending your country. You want your country to be a safe place, not one that is dangerous.
However, if the soldiers are attacking other countries, it should not even be honourable because of the innocent lives that they kill because of their selfish desires. This is why this is the twisted truth.
When your country is being invaded, many people will have to be called up for the army because either they are forced to or they want to protect their country. These soldiers fight for their country and end up either victorious or end up being killed. While it may seem like an honourable thing, this should not be the mindset of the soldiers.
The main mindset of the soldiers should be to defend the country at all costs, not to think about the honour and glory that you gain for defending your country. You want your country to be a safe place, not one that is dangerous.
However, if the soldiers are attacking other countries, it should not even be honourable because of the innocent lives that they kill because of their selfish desires. This is why this is the twisted truth.
CIP for Awards Presentation Day
On this CIP, I was called up to marshall. I felt very unhappy at first, because it was on my birthday. However, I realised that I did not have much of a choice, hence I unwillingly went for the marshalling. Throughout the entire marshalling, I was quite unhappy and quite glum for I thought it was wasting my time. However, I found out the importance of my role as I had to guide many parents and ex-students to the dedicated area.
After this CIP, I learned to sacrifice and to give, even though it may not have benefited me. I did not really need the CIP hours, but I still went in the end. Serving is an important part of our lives, and I learned it through that one day in CIP.
After this CIP, I learned to sacrifice and to give, even though it may not have benefited me. I did not really need the CIP hours, but I still went in the end. Serving is an important part of our lives, and I learned it through that one day in CIP.
Euthanasia
Euthanasia is basically "assisted killings", where in the case that a patient is suffering from a terminal disease and decides that he/she wants to die, he/she can apply for euthanasia.
From the ethical point of view, Euthanasia is a straight no. This is because it is never right to take someone's life away, even if that person agrees to it. Euthanasia is no difference from the actual killing itself, for we do not know whether a miracle may happen to that patient, no matter how slim the chances may be.
However, the patient does have a right to decide. It is up to his/her decision to choose whether he/she wants to die. This may be due to certain reasons, like lost of meaning in life and too much pain that they cannot endure it. This are the main reasons why the patient wants to go through euthanasia. Other reasons may include the fact that the patient does not want to burden the family anymore, hence they rather die than to carry on living
From the ethical point of view, Euthanasia is a straight no. This is because it is never right to take someone's life away, even if that person agrees to it. Euthanasia is no difference from the actual killing itself, for we do not know whether a miracle may happen to that patient, no matter how slim the chances may be.
However, the patient does have a right to decide. It is up to his/her decision to choose whether he/she wants to die. This may be due to certain reasons, like lost of meaning in life and too much pain that they cannot endure it. This are the main reasons why the patient wants to go through euthanasia. Other reasons may include the fact that the patient does not want to burden the family anymore, hence they rather die than to carry on living
Should leaders be judged by their private lives?
This is a question that has been debated by the public for a long time. Personally, I feel that leaders should be judged by their private lives. This is because they have to set an example for the people, to show that they are truly the right people to lead. If they can lead very well, but yet cannot control their private lives, who knows what will happen when trouble arises? They may back out, run away from the problem, or worse, get the followers into deeper trouble.
The leader's private life also will affect his credibility. It affects the trust that the leader has with his/her followers. This also affects the respect he/she gets, and it will be very tough for him/her to lead without that.
The leader's private life also will affect his credibility. It affects the trust that the leader has with his/her followers. This also affects the respect he/she gets, and it will be very tough for him/her to lead without that.
Reflections for CIP for CDAC Redhill
I feel that this was the toughest CIP I've ever done. This is both mentally and physically tough. Firstly, I was supposed to tutor children through Maths and English and make it fun. I did not know what to expect, but I was feeling quite confident that I could control the children. However, I was horribly wrong. The children kept disobeying me and the other Secondary 1 students that I was working with. This made me very angry, but I could not scold or blame them because this was supposed to be a fun camp for them.
Now I finally realized how tough it is to teach us for our teachers. Even as I taught those students, they kept asking me the same questions over and over again and I felt frustrated with the 5 hours that I spent with them. However, in the end, I learned to endure and to serve with my whole heart, so that they may see my sincerity.
Now I finally realized how tough it is to teach us for our teachers. Even as I taught those students, they kept asking me the same questions over and over again and I felt frustrated with the 5 hours that I spent with them. However, in the end, I learned to endure and to serve with my whole heart, so that they may see my sincerity.
Reflection for CIP for ASEAN Games
On the 4th and 5th of July, I went to marshall for the ASEAN School Games, Rhymthmic Gymnastics. Basically, I was there to marshall the atheletes and control the public crowds. I thought that this was a very easy task, however, on the first day, I realised that we needed a lot of mental endurance for the CIP, because we would be standing for most of the 7 hours. Throughout this, I learned the true servanthood nature of the CIP.
Furthermore, I had to skip classes just to go for this CIP, which I didn't want to. I had to make a sacrifice just for this CIP. In the end, I endured through it and have learned servanthood through the hard way.
Furthermore, I had to skip classes just to go for this CIP, which I didn't want to. I had to make a sacrifice just for this CIP. In the end, I endured through it and have learned servanthood through the hard way.
A day in the life of the World War 2
Everything is collapsing. Nothing seems to be right. The screams that echoes through my head seem to go on forever. Blood spilled in front of my eyes like water. Hope is lost. Britain has abandoned us and now there is no one to protect us. We are doomed.
Should the Parents Maintenance Act be abolished?
I feel that the Parents Maintenance Act should not be abolished. This is because the poor elderly that cannot support themselves will have no source of income if their children do not support them. All they will end up to be is helpless individuals.
Furthermore, the children have a moral obligation to do it. They must be filial for their parents brought them up. It is just plain cruel to abandon your parents when they need you the most.
Furthermore, the children have a moral obligation to do it. They must be filial for their parents brought them up. It is just plain cruel to abandon your parents when they need you the most.
Are girls the stronger sex?
I feel that girls and guys have both different strengths, and it is subjective whether girls are the stronger sex.
Guys are stronger in physical strength. It has been scientifically proven that guys have bigger and stronger muscles. This is the reason why in Singapore, it is compulsory for a guy to go through NS.
Girls are more detailed and mentally stronger. Guys are known to have lesser self-control than girls. Futhurmore, girls look out for small little details that may seem unimportant to guys.
Hence it is subjective whether guys or girls are the stronger sex.
Guys are stronger in physical strength. It has been scientifically proven that guys have bigger and stronger muscles. This is the reason why in Singapore, it is compulsory for a guy to go through NS.
Girls are more detailed and mentally stronger. Guys are known to have lesser self-control than girls. Futhurmore, girls look out for small little details that may seem unimportant to guys.
Hence it is subjective whether guys or girls are the stronger sex.
STOMP
I feel that STOMP has already became more of just a website where Singaporeans share their views on, it has became a gossip site. STOMP not only reporting on what people feel, it is also bad mouthing a lot of people behind their backs. This not only shows about the bad "culture" of Singaporeans, it also reflects badly upon their morals.
STOMP - Maid carries NS man's bag
http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/stomp/sgseen/caught_in_the_act/588060/nsmen_trained_to_be_fit_strong_soldiers__yet_this_one_makes_maid.html
This NS Man was found to be letting his maid carry his bag on the way home. He was found to be using his phone and did not even care about his maid. I feel that this is very irresponsible of him because this not only ruins the reputation of Singapore's Army, it also reflects badly on the generation that had lived in comfort.
However, I feel that he was quite courageous in admitting his mistake to his sergeant. He did the right thing, but still can reflect on his mistakes.
This NS Man was found to be letting his maid carry his bag on the way home. He was found to be using his phone and did not even care about his maid. I feel that this is very irresponsible of him because this not only ruins the reputation of Singapore's Army, it also reflects badly on the generation that had lived in comfort.
However, I feel that he was quite courageous in admitting his mistake to his sergeant. He did the right thing, but still can reflect on his mistakes.
Difference between tabloid and broadsheets
Tabloids usually contain more colours and more pictures in order to gain a reader's attention. It contains sensationalized news and usually exaggerates the news. The articles itself are usually shorter and the newspaper itself is smaller in size. They are also more unreliable because in order to fight with the competition, they have to twist some facts to make it more interesting and to make the story original.
Broadsheets contain less colours and pictures. They consist more of proper news reports and the articles are generally longer as they are more detailed. The broadsheet newspaper itself, as the name suggests, is much larger as it is broader. They can be used for political views and provide alternative points of view.
Broadsheets contain less colours and pictures. They consist more of proper news reports and the articles are generally longer as they are more detailed. The broadsheet newspaper itself, as the name suggests, is much larger as it is broader. They can be used for political views and provide alternative points of view.
STOMP - HCI Students eating on the bus
http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/stomp/sgseen/ugly_commuters/606506/even_students_from_elite_school_cant_follow_noeating_rule_on_bus.html#commentSection
Personally, I feel that this is very disappointing of the students that ate on the bus. Even if they were rushing to go home, they should have the decency to finish their ice cream before entering the bus or throwing their ice cream away before boarding the bus. Furthermore, one of them even responded on the post with anger and this is a disgrace to our school.
Personally, I feel that this is very disappointing of the students that ate on the bus. Even if they were rushing to go home, they should have the decency to finish their ice cream before entering the bus or throwing their ice cream away before boarding the bus. Furthermore, one of them even responded on the post with anger and this is a disgrace to our school.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
The house that Jack built
This is the house that Jack built.
This is the malt that lay in the house that Jack built.
This is the rat that ate the malt
That lay in the house that Jack built.
This is the cat that killed the rat
That ate the malt that lay in the house that Jack built.
This is the dog that worried the cat
That killed the rat that ate the malt
That lay in the house that Jack built.
This is the cow with the crumpled horn
That tossed the dog that worried the cat
That killed the rat that ate the malt
That lay in the house that Jack built.
This is the maiden all forlorn
That milked the cow with the crumpled horn
That tossed the dog that worried the cat
That killed the rat that ate the malt
That lay in the house that Jack built.
This is the man all tattered and torn
That kissed the maiden all forlorn
That milked the cow with the crumpled horn
That tossed the dog that worried the cat
That killed the rat that ate the malt
That lay in the house that Jack built.
This is the priest all shaven and shorn
That married the man all tattered and torn
That kissed the maiden all forlorn
That milked the cow with the crumpled horn
That tossed the dog that worried the cat
That killed the rat that ate the malt
That lay in the house that Jack built.
This is the cock that crowed in the morn
That waked the priest all shaven and shorn
That married the man all tattered and torn
That kissed the maiden all forlorn
That milked the cow with the crumpled horn
That tossed the dog that worried the cat
That killed the rat that ate the malt
That lay in the house that Jack built.
This is the farmer sowing his corn
That kept the cock that crowed in the morn
That waked the priest all shaven and shorn
That married the man all tattered and torn
That kissed the maiden all forlorn
That milked the cow with the crumpled horn
That tossed the dog that worried the cat
That killed the rat that ate the malt
That lay in the house that Jack built.
This is the horse and the hound and the horn
That belonged to the farmer sowing his corn
That kept the cock that crowed in the morn
That waked the priest all shaven and shorn
That married the man all tattered and torn
That kissed the maiden all forlorn
That milked the cow with the crumpled horn
That tossed the dog that worried the cat
That killed the rat that ate the malt
That lay in the house that Jack built.
This interesting poem shows how everything is related to each other. Personally I had never heard of it before Ms Huang told me about it and now I have finally read it. I felt that this poem should have linked the "chain" back to Jack so that it could really show the co-relation with everything around us. This poem shows us how one thing will lead to another hence we should not do anything stupid or it may result in us getting hurt in the end. Overall I feel that this poem is rather funny.
This is the malt that lay in the house that Jack built.
This is the rat that ate the malt
That lay in the house that Jack built.
This is the cat that killed the rat
That ate the malt that lay in the house that Jack built.
This is the dog that worried the cat
That killed the rat that ate the malt
That lay in the house that Jack built.
This is the cow with the crumpled horn
That tossed the dog that worried the cat
That killed the rat that ate the malt
That lay in the house that Jack built.
This is the maiden all forlorn
That milked the cow with the crumpled horn
That tossed the dog that worried the cat
That killed the rat that ate the malt
That lay in the house that Jack built.
This is the man all tattered and torn
That kissed the maiden all forlorn
That milked the cow with the crumpled horn
That tossed the dog that worried the cat
That killed the rat that ate the malt
That lay in the house that Jack built.
This is the priest all shaven and shorn
That married the man all tattered and torn
That kissed the maiden all forlorn
That milked the cow with the crumpled horn
That tossed the dog that worried the cat
That killed the rat that ate the malt
That lay in the house that Jack built.
This is the cock that crowed in the morn
That waked the priest all shaven and shorn
That married the man all tattered and torn
That kissed the maiden all forlorn
That milked the cow with the crumpled horn
That tossed the dog that worried the cat
That killed the rat that ate the malt
That lay in the house that Jack built.
This is the farmer sowing his corn
That kept the cock that crowed in the morn
That waked the priest all shaven and shorn
That married the man all tattered and torn
That kissed the maiden all forlorn
That milked the cow with the crumpled horn
That tossed the dog that worried the cat
That killed the rat that ate the malt
That lay in the house that Jack built.
This is the horse and the hound and the horn
That belonged to the farmer sowing his corn
That kept the cock that crowed in the morn
That waked the priest all shaven and shorn
That married the man all tattered and torn
That kissed the maiden all forlorn
That milked the cow with the crumpled horn
That tossed the dog that worried the cat
That killed the rat that ate the malt
That lay in the house that Jack built.
This interesting poem shows how everything is related to each other. Personally I had never heard of it before Ms Huang told me about it and now I have finally read it. I felt that this poem should have linked the "chain" back to Jack so that it could really show the co-relation with everything around us. This poem shows us how one thing will lead to another hence we should not do anything stupid or it may result in us getting hurt in the end. Overall I feel that this poem is rather funny.
Blog Prompt 8
Pick a poem or prose extract that has left a deep impression on you. Write about why it left such a deep impression on you. Write about why it left such a deep impression and what you learnt from it. Include the poem/prose extract in your post.
I chose Childhood by David Bates
Childhood, sweet and sunny childhood,
With its careless, thoughtless air,
Like the verdant, tangled wildwood,
Wants the training hand of care.
See it springing all around us --
Glad to know, and quick to learn;
Asking questions that confound us;
Teaching lessons in its turn.
Who loves not its joyous revel,
Leaping lightly on the lawn,
Up the knoll, along the level,
Free and graceful as a fawn?
Let it revel; it is nature
Giving to the little dears
Strength of limb, and healthful features,
For the toil of coming years.
He who checks a child with terror,
Stops its play, and stills its song,
Not alone commits an error,
But a great and moral wrong.
Give it play, and never fear it --
Active life is no defect;
Never, never break its spirit --
Curb it only to direct.
Would you dam the flowing river,
Thinking it would cease to flow?
Onward it must go forever --
Better teach it where to go.
Childhood is a fountain welling,
Trace its channel in the sand,
And its currents, spreading, swelling,
Will revive the withered land.
Childhood is the vernal season;
Trim and train the tender shoot;
Love is to the coming reason,
As the blossom to the fruit.
Tender twigs are bent and folded --
Art to nature beauty lends;
Childhood easily is moulded;
Manhood breaks, but seldom bends.
This poems talks about how childhood is just like a free spirit, roaming and exploring. I feel that childhood should be unrestrained, just as how this poem has depicted it. This poem talks about what a wrong it is to instill a child with terror and fear, and even relates childhood to a flowing river using a metaphor. It is true that no matter how much we try we would not be able to stop a child from having fun and moving forward. Curiosity and determination will drive the child forward and keep him/her moving forward.
I chose Childhood by David Bates
Childhood, sweet and sunny childhood,
With its careless, thoughtless air,
Like the verdant, tangled wildwood,
Wants the training hand of care.
See it springing all around us --
Glad to know, and quick to learn;
Asking questions that confound us;
Teaching lessons in its turn.
Who loves not its joyous revel,
Leaping lightly on the lawn,
Up the knoll, along the level,
Free and graceful as a fawn?
Let it revel; it is nature
Giving to the little dears
Strength of limb, and healthful features,
For the toil of coming years.
He who checks a child with terror,
Stops its play, and stills its song,
Not alone commits an error,
But a great and moral wrong.
Give it play, and never fear it --
Active life is no defect;
Never, never break its spirit --
Curb it only to direct.
Would you dam the flowing river,
Thinking it would cease to flow?
Onward it must go forever --
Better teach it where to go.
Childhood is a fountain welling,
Trace its channel in the sand,
And its currents, spreading, swelling,
Will revive the withered land.
Childhood is the vernal season;
Trim and train the tender shoot;
Love is to the coming reason,
As the blossom to the fruit.
Tender twigs are bent and folded --
Art to nature beauty lends;
Childhood easily is moulded;
Manhood breaks, but seldom bends.
This poems talks about how childhood is just like a free spirit, roaming and exploring. I feel that childhood should be unrestrained, just as how this poem has depicted it. This poem talks about what a wrong it is to instill a child with terror and fear, and even relates childhood to a flowing river using a metaphor. It is true that no matter how much we try we would not be able to stop a child from having fun and moving forward. Curiosity and determination will drive the child forward and keep him/her moving forward.
Blog Prompt 7
As you followed the action in the courtroom, which character did you empathize with most? Least? Explain.
I empathize with Atticus the most. Even though Tom Robinson may have had a big burden on his shoulders because of being convicted as a murderer, Atticus had to carry his burden too despite having nothing to do with the case at all. Atticus had to find a way to lure Mayella and Bob Ewell to make a mistake and tell the truth, something that was not easy to do. Alot of pressure was put on him and he had to face it calmly and think of a solution. What was more pressurizing then having an innocent life in your hands and only you can find a way out for that innocent life. Atticus was also at risk of danger and faced it bravely, all in the name of justice.
I emphathize the least with Bob Ewell because he is the mastermind behind everything. This evil character deserves nothing from anyone because of his cunning lies and his manipulative ways. I despise him because he does not dare to face his mistake and correct it and yet makes use of Tom's skin colour to make the jury and the judge turn against Tom.
I empathize with Atticus the most. Even though Tom Robinson may have had a big burden on his shoulders because of being convicted as a murderer, Atticus had to carry his burden too despite having nothing to do with the case at all. Atticus had to find a way to lure Mayella and Bob Ewell to make a mistake and tell the truth, something that was not easy to do. Alot of pressure was put on him and he had to face it calmly and think of a solution. What was more pressurizing then having an innocent life in your hands and only you can find a way out for that innocent life. Atticus was also at risk of danger and faced it bravely, all in the name of justice.
I emphathize the least with Bob Ewell because he is the mastermind behind everything. This evil character deserves nothing from anyone because of his cunning lies and his manipulative ways. I despise him because he does not dare to face his mistake and correct it and yet makes use of Tom's skin colour to make the jury and the judge turn against Tom.
Blog Prompt 6
Did the ending of the novel surprise you? If you were the author, would you have ended the story differently? Explain.
The ending of the novel did surprise me. I did not expect Arthur to come out and defend Jem and Scout from Bob Ewell's murderous intentions. I also did not expect Mayella Ewell to commit suicide. If I was the author, I would have placed more emphasis on the court case as that was actually the main gist of the story and that is where most values are learned. Other than that I thought that the story was very good, especially the reality of the story where Tom Robinson still died despite the truth being told. In reality the good guys may not always win and injustice is bound to happen. This can be related with the present situation many countries are in now, where crimes are committed everyday and not all criminals are caught.
The ending of the novel did surprise me. I did not expect Arthur to come out and defend Jem and Scout from Bob Ewell's murderous intentions. I also did not expect Mayella Ewell to commit suicide. If I was the author, I would have placed more emphasis on the court case as that was actually the main gist of the story and that is where most values are learned. Other than that I thought that the story was very good, especially the reality of the story where Tom Robinson still died despite the truth being told. In reality the good guys may not always win and injustice is bound to happen. This can be related with the present situation many countries are in now, where crimes are committed everyday and not all criminals are caught.
Blog Prompt 5
What do you think is involved in making a fair judgment about a person or situation? Explain.
I believe that a certain background of knowledge in the situation is very important in a fair judgment of someone or something. Without knowledge of the situation, it is very easy for our limited human view to affect our judgment and thoughts. For example, if there was a murder at a house, and someone went there but not at the time of the murder. Without knowing the fact the he/she did not go at the time of the murder, it is very easy for one to judge him/her just because he/she stepped into the crime scene.
Another thing that is very important on making a fair judgment on someone is to see the evidence. We cannot allow our own perceptions of the person affect us in any way of our judgment, or else it would be a biased one. We have to pose to judgment based on evidence and evidence alone. It would not be fair if you are the judge and the murderer was your good friend and you always had a good impression of him. Just because of this impression, it would affect your judgment and justice would not be carried out.
I believe that a certain background of knowledge in the situation is very important in a fair judgment of someone or something. Without knowledge of the situation, it is very easy for our limited human view to affect our judgment and thoughts. For example, if there was a murder at a house, and someone went there but not at the time of the murder. Without knowing the fact the he/she did not go at the time of the murder, it is very easy for one to judge him/her just because he/she stepped into the crime scene.
Another thing that is very important on making a fair judgment on someone is to see the evidence. We cannot allow our own perceptions of the person affect us in any way of our judgment, or else it would be a biased one. We have to pose to judgment based on evidence and evidence alone. It would not be fair if you are the judge and the murderer was your good friend and you always had a good impression of him. Just because of this impression, it would affect your judgment and justice would not be carried out.
Blog Prompt 4
What memories of your own childhood come to mind as you read Scout’s experiences?
As I read on Scout's experiences, I came to remember my own Primary school experiences where I was carefree and played soccer with my friends everyday. I had no tuition nor Co-Curriculum Activities (CCA) and everyday was fun. However, there was 1 contrasting difference between my experiences and Scout's experiences. Scout was rather resentful of school, but after school she would play and play for the whole day. She dreaded school and that was something I liked in my childhood. I looked forward to lessons at that time because everything was so easy at that point of time. This is a contrast feeling with Scout because her teacher was discouraging her to go ahead of her syllabus whereas I was encouraged to perform my best.
As I read on Scout's experiences, I came to remember my own Primary school experiences where I was carefree and played soccer with my friends everyday. I had no tuition nor Co-Curriculum Activities (CCA) and everyday was fun. However, there was 1 contrasting difference between my experiences and Scout's experiences. Scout was rather resentful of school, but after school she would play and play for the whole day. She dreaded school and that was something I liked in my childhood. I looked forward to lessons at that time because everything was so easy at that point of time. This is a contrast feeling with Scout because her teacher was discouraging her to go ahead of her syllabus whereas I was encouraged to perform my best.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Blog Prompt 3
Harper Lee’s novel is full of interesting and richly paint characters. Which character was your favourite and why?
Personally I liked Scout the most. At the start of the story, she is painted as an innocent girl and a girl whos yearns for her brother's acceptance, whether be it in games or daily activities. However, she has a contrasting personality whenever she goes to school. She seems rebellious and hates school, while at home she listens to her father and gives him the respect he deserves.
She also has alot of moral values, such as when Jem wanted to go into Arthur's yard to explore more in the middle of the night, she threatened him to tell her father which was the right thing to do. Even though this may be bad in certain cases, I respect her for this.
Personally I liked Scout the most. At the start of the story, she is painted as an innocent girl and a girl whos yearns for her brother's acceptance, whether be it in games or daily activities. However, she has a contrasting personality whenever she goes to school. She seems rebellious and hates school, while at home she listens to her father and gives him the respect he deserves.
She also has alot of moral values, such as when Jem wanted to go into Arthur's yard to explore more in the middle of the night, she threatened him to tell her father which was the right thing to do. Even though this may be bad in certain cases, I respect her for this.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Blog Prompt 2
Have you ever been part of a group of people that were unkind to one or more individuals? Describe the circumstances. What caused you to behave the way you did? How did you feel then? How do you feel about the circumstances / events in retrospect?
There was a time where my class was scolded by a teacher for not doing their homework and everyone was blaming one another for this incident. Then someone just decided to put the blame on this one poor guy. Everyone started following suit and even though everyone was to blame, everyone just started defaming and torturing this guy. I was just keeping quiet as I did not want anyone to start picking on me but also did not want to hurt him anymore. I sympathised with the guy but I did not have the courage in me to stand up for him. If only I had stopped the ruckus, I may have stopped his tears from falling. Now as I look back, I regret not standing up for the guy.
There was a time where my class was scolded by a teacher for not doing their homework and everyone was blaming one another for this incident. Then someone just decided to put the blame on this one poor guy. Everyone started following suit and even though everyone was to blame, everyone just started defaming and torturing this guy. I was just keeping quiet as I did not want anyone to start picking on me but also did not want to hurt him anymore. I sympathised with the guy but I did not have the courage in me to stand up for him. If only I had stopped the ruckus, I may have stopped his tears from falling. Now as I look back, I regret not standing up for the guy.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Blog Prompt
Okay so I really have not been doing my blog prompts but here is one on Mississippi Burning:
1. Did you like the movie? Why or why not?
2. Reflect on the phrase, 'Anyone is guilty who watches this and does nothing'. What have you done when you have seen people being discriminated against? What more can you do the next time you witness discrimination taking place?
1. Firstly I thought that the movie was quite nice, other than the fact that it was quite digusting, with the Ko Klux Klan killing and even castrating different people. Another thing that led to me sympathise with the Blacks was the fear that was crippling them when they had talked to the Whites. The fear that was present was as instinctive survival feeling. The movie not only portrays the feelings of the local blacks there, it also shows the quarrels between the FBI agents, making the conflict very realistic.
2. I feel that the phrase is true. For example, someone plays a gaming device during class. The whole class knows about it but keeps quiet. When the teacher finds out, he/she would punish the whole class for not telling her about the incident. A real life example would be a murder case. If you witness a murder, and do not try to stop it nor tell the truth about it, it would be as good as an accomplice. Hence, when I see people being discriminated, I would make it an effort to stop the people from discrimination the victim. I will show the people who are discriminating the victim the hurt and consequences that discrimination can bring, be it hatred, inferiority complex, suicidal thoughts, etc.
1. Did you like the movie? Why or why not?
2. Reflect on the phrase, 'Anyone is guilty who watches this and does nothing'. What have you done when you have seen people being discriminated against? What more can you do the next time you witness discrimination taking place?
1. Firstly I thought that the movie was quite nice, other than the fact that it was quite digusting, with the Ko Klux Klan killing and even castrating different people. Another thing that led to me sympathise with the Blacks was the fear that was crippling them when they had talked to the Whites. The fear that was present was as instinctive survival feeling. The movie not only portrays the feelings of the local blacks there, it also shows the quarrels between the FBI agents, making the conflict very realistic.
2. I feel that the phrase is true. For example, someone plays a gaming device during class. The whole class knows about it but keeps quiet. When the teacher finds out, he/she would punish the whole class for not telling her about the incident. A real life example would be a murder case. If you witness a murder, and do not try to stop it nor tell the truth about it, it would be as good as an accomplice. Hence, when I see people being discriminated, I would make it an effort to stop the people from discrimination the victim. I will show the people who are discriminating the victim the hurt and consequences that discrimination can bring, be it hatred, inferiority complex, suicidal thoughts, etc.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Scenery Describing
The clouds were overcast and the sky was dark. The persian green sea and the calm waves moved like a fish, relaxed and free. The white sand turned arsenic as the soft splash of the waves went across them. The huge rock stood like a bird on a tree, awaiting a disaster.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Home Learning
Comic Strip 1: http://www.toondoo.com/cartoon/2725140
Comic Strip 2: http://www.toondoo.com/cartoon/2727359
For Comic strip 1 I chose that background because it depicts Singapore's blue sky and sunny weather. The main purpose of Comic strip 1 is to show the identity of Singaporeans through the way they speak (Singlish) and different terms that they use. In the end the tourist (Protagonist) ends up thinking that the Chinese man is crazy because he is not used to the way that Singaporeans talk.
For Comic strip 2 there are 4 different backgrounds, each having a different purpose. The first picture depicts the scene of the tourist being in the Esplanade. He is watching his show, which explains why he wanted to go to the Esplanade. Later on he moves back to the hotel after eating a plate of chicken rice. Then lastly as he moves to watch the sunset he finds out that Singapore is a multi-racial country, existing with 4 races.
Comic Strip 2: http://www.toondoo.com/cartoon/2727359
For Comic strip 1 I chose that background because it depicts Singapore's blue sky and sunny weather. The main purpose of Comic strip 1 is to show the identity of Singaporeans through the way they speak (Singlish) and different terms that they use. In the end the tourist (Protagonist) ends up thinking that the Chinese man is crazy because he is not used to the way that Singaporeans talk.
For Comic strip 2 there are 4 different backgrounds, each having a different purpose. The first picture depicts the scene of the tourist being in the Esplanade. He is watching his show, which explains why he wanted to go to the Esplanade. Later on he moves back to the hotel after eating a plate of chicken rice. Then lastly as he moves to watch the sunset he finds out that Singapore is a multi-racial country, existing with 4 races.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Prejudice
This is my first blog post for 2011 and I am quite nervous about it.
Anyways, prejudice is something that everybody would encounter, be it you being the victim or the person who does it. Even though you may not want it, prejudice would come into your life someway or another.
Prejudice may come in many forms, be it Racism, Sexism, etc. It tears relationships apart, causing us to fall out with each other, making things even worse. If prejudice did not exist, the world would definitely be a better place. Certain measures we could take to eliminate prejudice would be if we could try to understand and put ourselves into the victim's shoes.
What I would want to know is a understanding of how the person who has prejudice feels and how he would try to curb his flaw.
Anyways, prejudice is something that everybody would encounter, be it you being the victim or the person who does it. Even though you may not want it, prejudice would come into your life someway or another.
Prejudice may come in many forms, be it Racism, Sexism, etc. It tears relationships apart, causing us to fall out with each other, making things even worse. If prejudice did not exist, the world would definitely be a better place. Certain measures we could take to eliminate prejudice would be if we could try to understand and put ourselves into the victim's shoes.
What I would want to know is a understanding of how the person who has prejudice feels and how he would try to curb his flaw.
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