The Grimm Brothers' books are fairy tales and each story is more like a short essay. This book is really popular even in the 21st century. The readers could be of all ages, particulary children. In addition, "Grimm Brothers" was translated to many languages. Each story is quite short which could be educational and entertaining.
Since the main idea of these books are fairy tales, most things are fictional; for example, the characters such as the rabbit and the mouse are humanised and they can talk. In the story a witch does bad things like put a spell on frog etc. Therefore, readers can enjoy in reading the books using their imagination or to escape from real world. For young children, parents might teach children lessons from this book as well, since some stories contain good and evil characters. Children might fear receiving punishment while doing bad things because the bad characters in the stories always leave in a miserable way. The stories show people how to keep their integrity and honor. In addition, "Grimm Brothers" was written in wise way, because each story was unique and was humorous. The story of "Hans in luck" is definitely an bad example of trading. For example, the horseman was fooled by all the people who traded with him, which showed human beings have no mercy sometimes. The Grimm Brothers' books tell people about human nature, relationships and how the society works. Although these books were written in the late 19th century, the lessons from these books can also apply to modern society. Most people read these books during their childhood. However, the impressions and values from these books LAST for a long time. “ A Princess of Mars” a is science romance by Burroughs, Edgar Rice. The adventure to planets is non-stop dreaming for human beings. While encountering an new environment, we need to adjust ourselves to familiar with new things such as geometry, people, resources etc.. Definitely, exploring to Mars is a huge leap because Mars is so different from Earth. In the article, John Carter described how he experienced the basic thing, such as walking in Mars. “Spring to my feet I received my feet Martian surprise, for the effort, which on Earth would have brought me standing upright, carried me into the Martian air to the height of about three yards” Indeed interesting, the basic thing of walking becomes a new thing and one needs to learn again. It is therefore not difficult to consider that John Cater might receive bewildering experiences in Mars. The way he described how to walk on Mars was so vivid which allows reader to image what it will be living in Mars.
"A Princess of Mars" is not only a science fiction story but also it includes a science romance. John Carter fell in love with a woman from Mars. He said "I loved Dejah Thoris. The touch of my arm upon her naked shoulder had spoken to me in words I would take mistake, and I knew that I had loved her since the first moment that my eyes had met hers that first time in the plaza of the dead city of Korad." Having a romance happenes in alien world could be the most wonderful thing. The book was written in 1917, the world started to have industry revolution and new invention. The author led people to explore the world beyond earth and there is an existed possibility to build up family. Certainly, inspiring people to escape from the real world which has less freedom and boring at that time. Living in Mars is still not achievable in nowadays society becuase of too many unknowns. The book opens a possibility to colonize the other planet and explore our life further. It is a creative and inspiring work. "The Ice Palace " is a novel by Tarjei Vesaas published in 1963. The stories between two innocent young girls in the same age of 11-year-old, their close relationship, the hided secrets and the death of Unn.
11-year-old is an age of strong desire of peer recognition and the transition point of child to teenager. The two girls conversation indicates Unn wants to share her many things or burdens to Siss. "Unn persuades Siss that they should undress, just for fun. They do, watching each other, and Unn asks whether Siss can see if she is different. Siss says no, she can't, and Unn says she has a secret and is afraid she will not go to heaven. " The words "Unn asks whether Siss can see if she is different" discovers Unn has secrets that could shade the light of her 11 years life. Perhaps, she cannot bear it. Why Unn choose to undress for her friend Siss to check out ? The author did not give readers clear answer; we might wonder maybe Unn was casting doubt on her body perfectness. In additon, Unn wanted to show herself fully to her friend and she also wants her friend to do so. The only way to demonstrate this faith relatonship was undressing. Unn moved to the villiage with aunt after the loss of unmarried mother. A child was suffering the lost of mother and stayed alone in school. Her new friend, Siss, was her soley companion and a friend to talk to. Unn chose to have Ice palace adventure after they had undressed in from of mirrors. She was afraid her only friend felt awkward after that errand. Unfortunately, this adventure let Unn varnish her 11 years life. In an age of 11 years, a girl chose to go to an unknown place alone, this was unusual. The implication can be sadness of the lost of mother or unbearble secrets. Siss suffered the huge pressure after her friend, Unn, was missing. She also chose to keep the secrets and kept silence for undressing thing. 11-year-old girls have close relationship quite common since their ages are still very pure. Same-sex affection is more attractive. The author allows readers to think about children relatioship in addition the pureness of the ice palace can also imply this friendship. The sadness of 11-year-old girl could only understandable of her same age friend. Children's world is beautiful and sacred. As an Asian people, it was my first time reading many foreign fictions in a such short time. The great thing for me is to understand many factors contributing to human relationships, such as ethic, gender, age, social standard et. al. The fiction does reflect on complex human relationships in the real world. People like the ones who are similar to them. On the same way, people are drawn to people who are like them. Butterfly files around searching for the flowers to suck in and goes away easily if the flower is not testy. The relationship just like butterfly or blowing wind could fad away easily as time passes, how do people prioritize their many relationships ?
Usually we consider family relationship is the strongest one and this relationship is eternal. "Metamorphosis" from Farantz Kafta deeply crafts that family force could be destroyed while physical outlook is no longer familier with. The story is quite sad, his father said, "we need to get rid of it, he is not Gregor", the lost of communicaiton also shakes family ties, Gregor's family started to think maybe this bug was not Gregor, and this bug only brought family trategy. I though if Gregor woke up in the morning and found himself transformed into a dog, cat or pig, the issue could be lighter. Since human being still can get along with most of mammals. However, a bug ? a giant bug? it must be very annoying even he was family member. If people can not talk, it means communicaton does not exist. The relationship is also dead even for family. The reading of "Metamorphosis" let me to consider the close relationship such as family. The female story is usually interesting especially in old times that femal is not equal as male. Jane Eyre was main character of the book “Jane Eyre” written by Charlotte Bronte. The story was back to 18th century, at the time female owned less freedom than men did and the society was highly hierarchical. She was an orphan raised up by her aunt, the one with no biological connection with her. She was treated unfairly compared to her cousin. Even more, physical torture and insulation were common things in her daily life. Ironically, her cousin was young master to her. From the reading “For shame! ” for shame! What shocking conduct, Miss Eyre, to strike young gentleman, your benefactress’s son! Your young master. “ A woman like Jane who was pretty and young to choose live with Mr. Rochester without eyesight as his hand, eyes and companion was quite sad. Her complex relationships with people surrounded by reflected on the tragedy of parentless. Her acceptance of deficient Mr. Rochester implied unconfident love, since she doubted on this love with her master while he was perfect. Though it was story described in 18 century, couple relationships are indeed deep. "Light in August" is novel decribed America south by William Faulkner. In early 1930, post war, American south was racial segregation seriously. The colored people were treated unfairly and lived like slaves. It means people are classified by social status and originality. The interesting point from "Light in August" inspires readers to think about the fundamental connection between people. Ethic segregation is the thing very personal oriented; however people have like and dislike, appearance attraction still plays key role to make relationships. A family background also play crucial roles to determine the future of a child. A child who grows up in a low-class family must receive disdain from peers, neighbors or strangers. Virtue is not easily to explore whole society and there always exists shadows at corner. Therefore, self-esteem establishment is important for each individual. No matter how people select their preferences is associated to the right of free will. A confident individual is able to contribute him/herself regardless the unfair judgement from society. Human being is social animal and we need friends, family and many relationships to survive. Even for a great leader, he/she also needs supporters to thrive him/her. The reading of "Manon Lescaut" about young couple's love, a man was attracted by a extremely beautiful woman. This is quite common thing and also applied for current society. However, when woman was treated like a object for a man, this love could be gone easily because partner is not used for added values or assest. We look at our mirrors everyday and mirror reflects on the one who is looking at. Possibility, this is the reason why people are drawn to the ones who happen to look like them. Therefore, we might not blame on so many segregations, such as social class, gender, ethic, apprearance. Somehow, I consider the relationships cannot be forced. If you want to approach someone and he/she does not show any interest in you. The best choice is to go away. Therefore, fiction relationship reflects on our daily life. We can not see it or say it however the relationship exists. What is the best way to deal with human relationship? should we explore virtue of humanity and care more about people and make this world a better place to live in ? Or considering the human relationship is just like river, let it flow. Nowadays, people become more practical and interest oriented. Some people might like to selectively choose relationship which can benefit to them. What is the balance point between selfish and altruism? I consider that we need to embrace the diversity of people and get interested to know people. We can have any kinds of relationships; however, the relationship based on virtue is encouraging. People have preferences and treat others differently. However, knowing people in different aspects is blessing to understand this world more. Wearing other's shoes to think can make relationship easier to build and extend. Fiction of relationship reflects the society at contemporary time and is more like history book. A good relationship can flurish one's live. A thriving life is surrounded by good people and friends. That is the reason we usually say laughing is contagious. The way to manage many relationships is challenging individual's intellectual, the relationship is a subject that is never ending. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fp-G97uIRH0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SreIXH8iBA I consider people start to get noticed that our society is getting older and older now. People get used to talk about the issue of being old and being in aging world. In addition, people are more prepared for aging society compared to old times. It means society makes old people live more comfortable and convenient. We can see some aspects to support this idea that society looks positive for aging world. First, schools offer some free courses to retired people or old people learning new things. Long-life study is promoted globally. People are taught to understand the importance of health diet to beat aging which is implication of aging well. Most of people are aware of psychology of old people and mixed-age group getting together is common. Allowing old people to be contributors to society is trend since I can see elder people still work and have jobs. Society starts to notice that older people still need to get recognition. Some jobs such as nursing or chores management are willing to offer for older people. Scientists are intensive studying the way for people to aging well and tends to discover the secrets of aging. The first video is about the phenomena of aging world and how people thought about aging. The second video is science views to see aging and the work has been done for aging well. I consider our society looks positive for aging world and embrace aging. Though it is true our body is not secured while getting old, positive attitude is necessary to appreciate being old. Science fiction is fascinating and shows unrestricted imagination that contemporary technology can not conquer. When the technology is aggressively progressing, the virtue of human being becomes predominant. The technology acts like double blade sword. It could turn into extremely evil against morality while using in noxious way. “The Island of Doctor Moreau ” by H. G. Well reflects a dark side of a doctor who lives in solitude island doing animal vivisection. It is not sure about his motivation to explore his knowledge in such disgusting experiments. Does he want to generate his own kingdom where creatures made by him to live in? Or he is too intellectual and wants to play a role like GOD to create people ? His purpose is unclear and the island is filled with blood and anguished voices because animals die every day. For intellectual people, the desire for them to conquer the world could be stronger than ordinary people. However, Science used in the way against virtue can turn into extremely evil. An English shipwrecked scientist who was saved by Dr. Moreau experiences beast-man life in this island. Though he comes back to England after Dr. Moreau is killed in a fight, this scientist cannot adopt himself in normal life anymore and choose to live alone eventually. Properly, one is changed his mind being gone through life and death moment. Environment shapes people to consider perceptions in varying angles. “Invisible Man” from H. G. Well is science fiction describing serious stories of a man turned into invisible. For human being, the foundation to build up relationship is eyewitness. We believe in what we see. Therefore, “invisible man” does not belong to human community anymore and he suffers the issue of identification. his/her personal philosophy is vulnerable if identification does not exist. Therefore, “invisible man” starts to do the thing he cannot do while he was being seen. His behavior is mimic theft’s behavior doing the things in secret. Science fiction explores our imagination and reflects the issues in our society; only the combination of science with virtue is beautiful.
在病床上,我頻繁地回憶起我自己的一生,發現曾經讓我感到無限得意的所有社會名譽和財富,在即將到來的死亡面前已全部變得暗淡無光,毫無意義了。
《一段賈伯斯真實的遺言 》 『作為一個世界500強公司的總裁,我曾經叱咤商界,無往不勝,在別人眼裡,我的人生當然是成功的典範。但是除了工作,我的樂趣並不多,到後來,財富於我已經變成一種習慣的事實,正如我肥胖的身體——都是多餘的東西組成。此刻,在病床上,我頻繁地回憶起我自己的一生,發現曾經讓我感到無限得意的所有社會名譽和財富,在即將到來的死亡面前已全部變得暗淡無光,毫無意義了。 我也在深夜裡多次反問自己,如果我生前的一切被死亡重新估價後,已經失去了價值,那麼我現在最想要的是什麼,即我一生的金錢和名譽都沒能給我的是什麼?有沒有?黑暗中,我看著那些金屬檢測儀器發出的幽綠的光和吱吱的聲響,似乎感到死神溫熱的呼吸正向我靠攏。 現在我明白了,人的一生只要有夠用的財富,就該去追求其他與財富無關的,應該是更重要的東西,也許是感情,也許是藝術,也許只是一個兒時的夢想。無休止的追求財富只會讓人變得貪婪和無趣,變成一個變態的怪物——正如我一生的寫照。 上帝造人時,給我們以豐富的感官,是為了讓我們去感受他預設在所有人心底的愛,而不是財富帶來的虛幻。我生前贏得的所有財富我都無法帶走,能帶走的只有記憶中沉澱下來的純真的感動以及和物質無關的愛和情感,它們無法否認也不會自己消失,它們才是人生真正的財富。 "A country doctor" and "metamorphosis" by Farantz Kafka were short stories to think about dilemma of humanity and complex relationships. We might think the best way to understand people are wearing their shoes or stand at their positions. However, people are self interest and the relationship could be fad while facing communication difficulities. Gregor turned into giant insect on one morning while he woke up. His world changed suddently. His parents, sister and manager were trying to understand what happened in Gregor, since he locked himself at the room at the moment he should go to work. Gregor tried very hard to open the door. Finally, he met his family and they were astonished. Gregor's sister helped to make Gregor to have comfortable life as a insect, the furnitures were relocated for him to turn around with ease. As a big bug, he cannot talk to family and also lose social capability in human society. The story was quite sad, his father said, "we need to get rid of it, he is not Gregor", the lost of communicaiton also shaked familty ties, Gregor's family started to think maybe this bug was not Gregor, and this bug only brought family trategy. I though if Gregor woke up in the morning and found himself transformed into a dog, cat or pig, the issue could be lighter. Since human being still can get along with most of mammals. However, a bug ? a giant bug? it must be very annoying even he was family member. If people can not talk, it means communicaton does not exist. The relationship is also dead even for family. People are easily to forget the relationship even they have good time before. A country doctor also reflects the same situation, the doctor can never understand the suffering from patient. Doctor is the one to cure patient and patient recieves the cure and pain. Eventually, Gregor died in the shape of bug. His sister turned into young woman and family was back to normal. The family relationship is usually considered the most beautiful with unlimited love; however, it still changes if family member becomes very strange thing, such as a bug. The stories reflect humanity weakness, human relationship is built based on qualified communication.
Frankenstein by Mary Shelly published in late 1800 was science fiction or horror stories. Some people might think that Frankenstein was the name of monster, who was created by a science/math scientist. Instead, no name was given for monster and Frankenstein was creator's name. Is it fair to judge people soly by their appreance ? The one was abandoned by his creator turned into killer of five death. Monster tried to give a kind farmer a "hug" and received horrible screaming back. The story hitted the interesting point, monster wanted Frankenstein to creat a female mate for him indicating the desire of companion ship and recongnition. The drive of Frankenstein to create people was the intention to discover the cause of death of live; however, he was also horrified by his artifacts when this masterpiece was done. We might think about ethical issue of people clone or creation. This story was written in late 1800 and also predicted the possibility to make people by human themselves, which can lead disaster. Is apperance the criteria to fit in society? Ugly is fault ? Why people reject monster because of his rob skin, strange face and no ears? Unfortunately, apperance is still the examination for people to select their friends, partners or long-term relationship. Human segregation still exists. The most pity thing is the abandon of monster from his creator. He struggled his life and learned by his own. The reflection abandon called the desire for companion ship.
The story used extremly creative way to describe, the letter written by adventure who found monster in isolated land. Monster told him the legacy of himself. The death of five people, who were closely to his creator. How people, including young children, adult, old people treated him in extremely terrible ways. Can we change our sterotype to examine people ? Even most of people agree upon personally is the most important and beauty is just surface. Till now, this is still open question. |
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