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.
Monday, February 28, 2011
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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