Blog 7: The Boss

When the boss is talking to George about their work, George speaks for himself and Lennie. What does his boss suspect is going on between George and Lennie? What is George's response?

He thinks that George is hiding something about Lennie, he also asks George if he is stealing the money that Lennie is getting. The boss also was questioning why Lennie couldn't talk for himself. George lied and said that Lennie was his cousin, he also said that Lennie wasn't smart because he was kicked on the head by  a horse when he was little. 

Blog 6: Beginning, Of Mice and Men

Compare and contrast the two men who come into the clearing by the river. [pages 2-3] Why do you think Steinbeck introduces the men by describing their physical features, highlighting the fact that one is small and one is huge? What can the reader infer about the two men based on their descriptions?

The two men, George and Lennie. "The first man was small and quick, dark of face with restless eyes and strong features." This description refers to George. George has a ad temper, when it comes to his friend Lennie,  he isn't very understanding with his mental problem. Lennie has a hard time remembering things. "A huge man, shapeless of face, with large, pale eyes, with wide, sloping shoulders." This sentence refers to Lennie. Based on these descriptions, the reader can tell that they are opposites . The way he introduces them shows how different they are and their descriptions symbolize their personalities.

Blog 5: Pandora's Box

1. What was "foreboding? How would it have changed our society, according to Greek myths?

Foreboding would have been bad for society because it would ruin everyones hope. If it was unleashed, everyone would find out of their problems of the day before they even started it. Everyone would have worried for the bad things that would have happened to them by the end of their day.

2. Choose another "ill" in the box and write about how the world would be different had Pandora not released it.

Another ill that Pandora released  was disease. This caused people to get sick and get illnesses, if we never had diseases, the world would be a happier place and no one would need to worry about getting sick.

Blog 4

"Hephaestus"

1. Why was Hera disappointed when Hephaestus was born? What did she do with him?
He was very ugly. She through him off of Mount Olympus and broke both of his legs.

2. Who saved Hephaestus?

Hephaestus is saved by Thetis, a naiad

3. What made Hera change her mind about her son? What did Hephaestus become the god of?
She changed her mind when she saw the beautiful necklace that Hephaestus made Thetis. He became the smith god.

4. Compare Hephaestus and Apollo. How do their appearances differ?

Hephaestus was ugly while Apollo was the most beautiful. 

"Aphrodite"

5. How was Aphrodite "created"? How is this birth similar to Athene's?
Aphrodite was created when Cronos killed Oranos, his body was put into the ocean and floated. It spouted blood and seed which made her.

6. What gifts was Aphrodite promised by her suitors?
She was promised grottoes, riddles, gems, fair surfaces, dark surroundings, drowned sailors, typhoons, sunsets, and secrets.

7. Which husband did Aphrodite choose? Do you think she chose wisely? Why/why not?

She choose Hephaestus. I don't think she choose wisely. He told her that he works late telling her that she can cheat on him.

8. Which goddess is most powerful: Demeter, Artemis, or Aphrodite? Explain the reasoning behind your choice.

I think that the most powerful is Demeter. She controls the seasons and she has the power to kill people by not growing food.

Apollo & Hermes Readings

Is Hermes a good or bad god? Explain.

I think that Hermes is a good god. Although he did set Apollo's cows free, he was very clever in how he did it. No baby can figure out how to make his own toys or how to fit cow hooves. I also think that it is good because he was a good worker, he sent messages to the gods and did a good job.

Everyone has been guilty at one time or another of "hubris." What was one time in your life where you were guilty of this? Explain the situation.

One time when I felt hubris was when I was talking about my friends birthday present when she was right behind me. I wasn't expecting her to be behind me so I wasn't aware of my surroundings. If I did know that she was behind me, I wouldn't have told my other friend what I got her. Although I did realize it after a while, I didn't stop myself until after the surprise was ruined. Now when I am reveling a surprise, I check to see who is around me.

Athene Questions

1. Who was Metis and why was Zeus' attraction to her unusual?
Metis was a Titans, she was the daughter of one of his old enemies. 

2. What was the symbolism behind the description of the "two serpents" in the story?
The two serpents resembled how they were doing something wrong. 

3. Explain how Athene was born.
When Zeus was afraid he would have a son, he swallowed Athene. One day Zeus's head was hurting and Athene popped out of Zeus's head.

4. What is the overall moral of the mythological story of "Athene"?

With success, one should not boast and brag about how good you are.