David's Life log

What did I learn today? Well today my fellow classmates had a presentation about their big question. They explained it and how they are working on answering the question. I got a minute so look inside there minds and see what they are willing to learn about and what they are curious about. About emotions to science and everything in between.

Well this spring break I had a lot of listening time during my job. So I took that opportunity to listen to audio books, because why not. I ended up listening to three great pieces of work: The Epic of Gilgamesh, Donte's Inferno, and Hamlet prince of Denmark. I recommend each and every one of them. The Epic of Gilgamesh is a great and ancient story. It's a story of a king that faces an adventure of strength. Donte's Inferno is truly the visual representation of hell. Donte guided by Virgil the the nine levels of hell. The man is shown a horrific and melancholy life in hell of sinners. Hamlet prince of Denmark one of Shakespeare's greatest works. A man controlled by vengeance is driven to commit shocking acts. I truly advise you to read them.

New York, for becoming the first state to offer tuition-free four-year college! No way, I wish I can live in New York for this massive opportunity. California should here by take this into consideration. Many of us are having a nightmare with applying for scholarships and grants and hearing this is wonderful new. I say this because this could start a new era of education.

Analysis Bradbury’s language especially his figure of speech and syntax, to Coney how Montag’s inner world differed from the world around him.                 Every day we live our lives, where we think everything revolves around ourselves. Expelling the outside world from our personal bubble. We think and do as we please in our own universe. The book Fahrenheit 451 by Bradbury is a great example of the way an author uses different methods of separating the inner world of a character from the outer world. We can see the difference in the syntax involved in the book.                   Bradbury in his book uses different syntax to explain the world in his book. For example, when he is tending his wife during her overdose a sudden introduction of airplanes overhead are expressed. The word he chooses to tell the things that are happening to Montag in long and rich sentences. When it came to the outside he uses short and abrupt sentences. By doing this Bradbury tells the audience that