Sir Toby

Rhyno Otmane                                                                                                      Otmane 1
Ms. Sweezey
English II
2/13/13
Character analysis Sir Toby

In Shakespeare's famous play,"12th Night or What you Will" there is a comic relief character Sir Toby.“Here comes the little villain. How now, my metal of India!”(Shakespeare II v)He is always slightly tipsy and adds laughter to the usually dramatic stage of Shakespeare plays. There is always constant stream of confusing plot points, and its last nice to take a break and laugh. That is exactly what he provides.“Shall I play my freedom at tray-trip, and become thy bond-slave?” ( Shakepeare Act II scene v). This is just one of the many examples of a funny quote provided by Sir Toby.Even though this play is considered a comedy, it still has its drama and long droning romantic scenes. This makes Sir Toby an even more valuable character, for in the end, a comedy can't be a comedy without comedy. “Wouldst thou not be glad to have the niggardly
rascally sheep-biter come by some notable shame?”(Shakespeare II v) Another example is “To anger him we'll have the bear again; and we will fool him black and blue- shall we not, Sir Andrew?”(Shakespeare II v.
           In conclusion, every play story movie needs laughter and there is always a character to provide just that. A drunkard that spews a constant stream of jokes, should be in every Shakespeare play.

The Intricacies of Football

I started playing football at seven years old, of course the schemes are relatively simple and plays extremely basic. For example run through the middle, was one of the most complicated.  That all changed at age eight, when I met Coach Steve. Being much larger at a younger age it was much easier to standout. Due to my good play, Coach Steve decided to give me the nickname Rhino. As Coach Steve grew more fond of me as a player he decided to let me go to his sports camp,where I would learn the game, and workout to be better at the game.

I had already been quite familiar with football, even before my meeting of Coach Steve occurred. Yet, the chess match within the game was revealed to me at a relatively young age.  I learned about all the formations that counteract other formations, the myriad of different plays and schemes. Also on the field reads are the most difficult to learn and understand. The signal caller on defense is typically the middle linebacker, the signal caller on offense in obviously the quarterback.

Each one will make reads of the other. For example a quarterback sends a man in motion, the linebacker has to read what that means. The film he had watched earlier of this team will dictate the audible or change he will make in his defensive line up. He will bark out calls for the defensive line the other linebackers and the defensive backs. This all happens in a matter of five to ten seconds, and any kind of screw will cost your team dearly. This goes both ways, the offense has to also read the defense change their play and formation. For example if a line backer shifts down to the line of scrimmage, or if the defensive backs are playing press coverage all of this a quarter back needs to intake, absorb and react to in five to ten seconds.

     That's not all, during the play your must read your keys execute and play smart. As a defensive line men you can never over pursue the running back or he will cut back and find an open piece of field. If any one player messes up their execution of the play all eleven men on the field will pay for it. It is the ultimate team sport. All eleven on both sides of the ball must know their assignment, and execute it to perfection. If a player your side of the ball will fail to perform the play is busted, and your side of the ball will ultimately lose that play.

In conclusion I am just scratching the surface on the inner layers of the ultimate sport, it requires supreme shape, extreme physicality, and believe it or not quick thinking and intelligence. Also, those three things must be preformed by every man in the field. The one thing that tells me the that football is like no other in its class, is that throughout a season, let alone throughout multiple seasons, you become bonded with your team mates more than ever. You become more than best friends, you become family.
 

Song

"City of New Orleans written by Steve Goodman" by Ryhan Otmane
"The City of New Orleans" was written in 1970 by a man named Steve Goodman. Goodman took a  Illinois central train, and there he observed many things, especially impoverished citizens struggling. While he was on the train,  Steve wrote the song on an old sketch pad. When Goodman returned home he was shocked to hear that the train was to be discontinued, in an attempt to save the train Steve then used the song to help try to convince the city that the train was still necessary. The song was then first preformed in 1972, by Arlo Guthrie a famous American folk singer.

       The meaning of the song was to show the backbone of America, the farmers and  hard workers Goodman observed while on the train ride. Depicting many different scenes throughout his lyrics goodman paints a good o'l American portrait of the middle class. Whether it be the freight yards full of old black man or the many farms and fields Goodman commemorates the people who kept the country alive.

        Many literary devices can be found throughout the song as well. Metaphors and all iterations are the most common. For example the train is not really the city of New Orleans but it is a metaphor that compares the train to the hard working City of New Orleans. There is also a great use of personification in the chorus, "Good morning America how are you. " It is very common to see an abundant group of literary devices in music, it adds to the rhythmic value.
The entire rhythm of a song changes when music is actually added to the lyrics, that is why so many song writers change their lyrics after they hear it a couple times. This song, just by the lyrics originally looks like a old fashioned folk song, and it is. Yet when you hear the song it contains a bluesy feel, that really changes the entire atmosphere of the song. The beat is very down low and that is not consistent of most folk songs. This song has also been performed by many different artists, this shows the versatility of the lyrics and their applicability to many different tunes. Whether it was sung by Arlo Guthrie, Steve Goodman, or Willy Nelson, the "City of New Orleans" has always been a great song.

in conclusion, this song is and always will be a very important part of musical history, it was around this time (1970) that the complexion of music began to change. For folk music was. On its way out, and "The City of New Orleans" was one of its last showings. This song combined a blues like aspect on a folk song, the lyrics weren't fake or made up, they were just things that Goodman had witnessed, due to this the song was very down to earth and popular for its time. In the end, "The City of New Orleans" is a very interesting song that holds more than one good story.

French diary

July 4 1793

My name is Pierre I'm a young French orphan. My orphanage has been plundered for food and burned down I'm completely on my on now. It is complete chaos the only ones close to me are now dead and gone. I'm fighting for my life as their is no food and no drink, I fear for my life. 

July 5 1793

I've found some crumbs and have stole some water hopefully that will keep me alive for the time being. I've found a nice family to stay with but I must be aware you can't trust anyone these days.

July 9 1793

Things are getting crazy there are no one is leading the people, there are rumors that even Robespierre will be beheaded, yet I must stay positive, for with out hope I have nothing. The family I'm staying with is running out of supplies and I fear that they will now be rid of me. 

July 12 1793 

I have left my friends in anticipation of their kicking me out,  I'm now back on the streets, food has no again become an issue. I have had nothing to eat today and I'm feeling weak I think it's time for me to lie down.

July 30 1793

 A group of other kids from the orphanage found me they said I was past out, I'm s very grateful without out the, I would have been dead. Max, the leader of the group took me and some others on a food hunt so far we have obtained three loafs of bread, we also found a well full of water.


August 1 1793

Me and the others at surviving for the time being for right now I'm am okay.

Odysseus his value to greek society

Odysseus should be considered an epic hero for his time period. His actions thoughts and attitude, embodied Greek society at the time. His qualities, such as his warrior skill, his pride, and journeyman attitude were all desirable of a Greek man, especially in Sparta.

         During the time period a man’s skill as a warrior, was as important as any other attribute. Many wars were fought, that's just how most things were settled. There for, of you we're a good warrior, you were very valuable person. Odysseus was one of the best warriors to fight in the Trojan War. He was a leader commander, and warrior.

            The Greeks also valued his pride. During Greek times a man’s pride was all he had, without pride you were nothing. Confidence and self respect were more important than most things. Many thing brought pride to a man, his wife, son, and skill in combat, all of which Odysseus had so there for he was a very prideful man.

            Last but not least Odysseus as an adventurer, one thing that man and woman have valued throughout all history, is money. Plunder gold and treasure brought wealth to him or her. In that perspective, life hasn’t changed much, money is power; it has been and will continue to be what society wants. From ancient times to now, if you have what other people want you hold the power.

            In conclusion, Odysseus was created in the image of a Greek writer, who strived to create the epitome of what the Greek people idolized. Homer created Odysseus, and no one would create an non cool hero.

Homer and Odysseus

Homer not only created a great hero with Odysseus, he set the precedent for all Greek heroes. Greek heroes are strong willed, skillful in combat and most importantly extreme pride. All of these traits, lead to another, his abilities lead to excessive pride and confidence, which eventually mark his down fall. Also unlike many Greek heroes Odysseus is very clever.

A Greek hero is the hero in its simplest form, although relative to other archetypes the hero is very complex, even the ones that appear in ancient Greek Mythology. A hero must obtain many traits, one of these traits being strength, another being skillful, and the last of course being excessive pride, which wouldn’t be included except for the fact that it is baggage that comes with the first two traits. Odysseus is one of the very first examples of what is now known today as a hero, this means that the traits and actions he set in The Odyssey would later be followed and mimicked by others.

Look at any modern day super celebrity, with all their money and sense of power they become big headed. This inability of man to maintain humility when they receive power is seen throughout history and literature. Odysseus, just so happens to have that flaw. An example of Odysseus’s incapacity to hold down his ego is seen when he defeats the ugly Cyclops, Polythemus. Polymethus, captured Odysseus and his men, closed them in his cave, and ate them every so often. Yet, the cunning Odysseus would not die by the hands of a big ugly monster. He first got the Cyclops tipsy by giving him large quantities of strong wine; he then waited for the Cyclops to go to sleep and blinded him. With a few more sneaky tricks, Odysseus and what was left of his men escaped. Of course this left the already pride crazy Odysseus with a swollen head, so in order to make himself known, he yelled to the Cyclops his name and mocked him as they sailed away. In the end, Polythemus got the last laugh, his father who was Poseidon, cursed Odysseus and his men so they will never return home. Ultimately Odysseus was victorious, but his next one wouldn’t come for a long time.

Already having touched on Odysseus’s intelligence, it is necessary to take at an in depth look. Many heroes have strength, and many have intelligence, yet very few have both. A good modern day example of a hybrid hero is Iron Man; through his intelligence he obtains strength. Odysseus is also a good example. With his wit he is able to effectively use his strength. An example of a one sided super hero is the Hulk, even though the human part of him is very intellectual, the hulk side is not. This ability to use intelligence to fully take advantage of brawn wets Odysseus alone with a select group of heroes.

In conclusion, it should now be well known who Odysseus is as a character, his traits strengths and weaknesses. Homer not only created a hero, he created the first of a special breed of archetypes, archetypes that will forever inspire and amaze society for generation to come.

The Hero then and now

Modern day heroes are very different from heroes of the past yet, the basic structure and journey of a hero remain relatively similar in almost every way. Whether it is the Avengers, or the Odyssey, both follow the hero code. Also, both stories follow the hero’s journey, all be it with a different approach.  Finally both modern day and past hero stories have it, it is the hero, and breaking down the hero pound for pound, the similarities are astounding.

Since the dawn of time every hero has followed the hero’s code. First, a hero must be fearless, and strong willed, he must exhibit the qualities of a gentlemen and the qualities of a warrior. Second, a hero must put all other before him, and remain humble, for corruption in a hero can lead to their down fall. Now, the most important part of the hero’s code is that a hero must always defeat the villain. In the Avengers each hero is fearless, although some must learn humility and selflessness, in the end they all exhibit the traits that are made clear in the hero’s code. Also, each member of the Avengers team helps contribute to the heroic effort, and ultimately they defeat the evil. The Odyssey, both Odysseus and Telemachus are warriors; both are humble in their own way, although it was difficult both resist corruption. Finally, Odysseus and Telemachus reunite and find their way home.

Maybe the most well known archetype in a hero story is the hero’s journey. There are 12 steps in the journey, but a whole other essay could be written just on those steps. The hero starts off with humble beginnings, often coming from a poor family or no family at all. The hero then receives their call to adventure, almost always refusing at first the hero is either forced via guilt or a desire for revenge. Then fill in the blanks, he faces tests and challenges, makes enemies and acquaintances. All in all, the hero almost always winds up with a successful journey. All of these steps in a hero’s journey are followed no matter what comparison you make from any time period.

Last but not least a hero is a hero, no matter where they come from what their ability is, they all share this one common attribute, and that is the hero intangible.  This is not something that can be measured or weighted; it is something a character is either born with or without. This hero intangible is an explanation for why a hero does what he does, yes a hero endures a experience that inspires them, but they could easily say no. The desire and everlasting struggle to maintain peace and good throughout the world, is an impossible challenge, a challenge any real hero will embrace. Stan Lee said it best in his famous comic Spider Man, “With great power comes great responsibility.”

In conclusion regardless of the time period a hero is the same, they will always be entertaining, they will always be adored, and they will always be needed. It doesn’t matter if they come from literature or myth, from a page or from real life, remember heroes existed before they were written about.