“First Knight” take home test essay
In the film “First Knight” fire is a recurring motif that represents many things. For example, when one of Guinevere’s villages is invaded by Malagant the fire that is burning down the church represents the evil that has invaded and destroyed the calm and loving Christian village. Also, as King Arthur shows Lancelot where the counsel of Camelot meets there is a flame in the middle of the round table which represents faith. The flame on the round table also represents the prosperity and the fire in the hearts of the citizens of Camelot who believe in Camelot’s motto “In serving each other, we become free.” Lastly, fire is also a symbol of the love of a family. When Guinevere first arrives at Camelot she is warmly welcomed with Camelot’s fire of hope, King Arthur receives her and they pass through the armored men carrying torches. In this film fire, along with many other objects, serves as a visual metaphor and lets us discover the deeper meaning of “First Knight”.
Sue Young Kim
Poor Brutus, with himself at war,
Forgets the shows of love to other men.
(Julius Caesar, Act 1, Scene 2, lines 46-47)
As Cassius converses with Brutus he mentions that he has noticed that he has not been as affectionate as he usually is. Brutus explains to Cassius that he is not pleased with himself and that he is “with himself at war”. Brutus then comes to the conclusion that all of his conflicts have shadowed upon his feelings toward others. Brutus advises Cassius to forgive him and to not interpret his actions as negative ones.
Examples of Brutus’ war against himself can easily be found in students. I, for instance, am an example of this war.
Since I was a freshman in high school I have been at “war” with myself (me being the warrior and school being my enemy). One day my 14 year old cousin asked me “why aren’t you talking to me so often anymore?” and the first thing that popped into my head was homework. I have always been pressured, by my family, teachers, friends etc., to do well in school. I have always wanted to have straight A’s on my report card but I have not yet achieved this. My constant battle is to try to meet this goal. As I try to accomplish this I have set aside my family and loved ones because of all the work that is given to me. My cousin’s question made me realize that due to my concentration on this particular goal I have distanced myself from my family. Now that I have reached this realization I have reached out to my family and have created extra time for them.
Sue Young Kim
Mr. Cosden
H English II P. 2
11 October 2011
Poor Brutus, with himself at war,
Forgets the shows of love to other men.
(Julius Caesar, Act 1, Scene 2, lines 46-47)
As Cassius converses with Brutus he mentions that he has noticed that he has not been as affectionate as he usually is. Brutus explains to Cassius that he is not pleased with himself and that he is “with himself at war”. Brutus then comes to the conclusion that all of his conflicts have shadowed upon his feelings toward others. Brutus advises Cassius to forgive him and to not interpret his actions as negative ones.
Examples of Brutus’ war against himself can easily be found in students. I, for instance, am an example of this war.
Since I was a freshman in high school I have been at “war” with myself (me being the warrior and school being my enemy). One day my 14 year old cousin asked me “why aren’t you talking to me so often anymore?” and the first thing that popped into my head was homework. I have always been pressured, by my family, teachers, friends etc., to do well in school. I have always wanted to have straight A’s on my report card but I have not yet achieved this. My constant battle is to try to meet this goal. As I try to accomplish this I have set aside my family and loved ones because of all the work that is given to me. My cousin’s question made me realize that due to my concentration on this particular goal I have distanced myself from my family. Now that I have reached this realization I have reached out to my family and have created extra time for them.
Go to the Top
Sue Young Kim
Mr. Cosden
H English II P. 2
11 December 2012
Self-Evaluation
Writing Strengths
My strongest writing skill would be my ability to understand the prompts and respond. Understanding the course material greatly affects my success in writing because my knowledge of the material helps me to better understand the prompts. For example, in my final essay, on the novel A Separate Peace, my understanding of the novel allowed me to quickly understand what the essay prompt was asking for. When I know the material very well my essays tend to be more successful than other essays.
Writing Weaknesses
My weakest writing skill is my “word power”. For example, in my Julius Caesar quote essay I noticed that I did not pay much attention to weak verbs. I wrote four weak verbs and there were some questionable words as well. Also in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn essay I used some weak verbs and questionable wording such as “went”, “came”, and “get”. Sometimes my word choices are not the best and there might have been other words that I could have used that were better. My weakness in word power has weakened the power of my essays.
Sue Young Kim
Mr. Cosden
H English II Period 2
29 December 2011
Chapter summary
Part the First, “The Chantry Leap” (Ch. 7)
The night that the news of King Mark’s intension to kill both Tristan and Iseult was a depressing night for the citizens of Cornwall. King Mark had a faggot of thorns made for Tristan and Iseult. The King’s servants were ordered to light the fire with which Tristan and Iseult were to be killed. Tristan was the first one to be called by King Mark and was dragged out of the room where he and Iseult were kept. Tristan, alongside his guards, was taken to where the faggot burned. Beside the road on which they were traveling was a chantry which stood on the edge of a cliff. Tristan asked the guards for permission to enter the chantry and pray. As Tristan entered the chantry he ran out of the chantry and jumped off of the cliff. Tristan survived the fall and escaped from his death. Gorvenal later found Tristan on the shore and they hid in a ditch.
A poor man had witnessed Tristan’s fall and went to Iseult to tell her the news. When King Mark heard the news of Tristan’s escape he was greatly angered and ordered Iseult to be brought forward. As Iseult was being taken near the burning faggot a group of lepers went up to the King. The chief of the group, Ivan, convinced the King to let Iseult live among the lepers so that she could live a miserable life. As the lepers took Iseult away Tristan stopped the group and fought them in order to save Iseult. In the morning the next day Tristan killed a fawn and cooked it. Tristan made a hut in which Iseult could sleep.
Sue Young Kim
H English II P.2
3 December 2011
“First Knight” take home test essay
In the film “First Knight” fire is a recurring motif that represents many things. For example, when one of Guinevere’s villages is invaded by Malagant the fire that is burning down the church represents the evil that has invaded and destroyed the calm and loving Christian village. Also, as King Arthur shows Lancelot where the counsel of Camelot meets there is a flame in the middle of the round table which represents faith. The flame on the round table also represents the prosperity and the fire in the hearts of the citizens of Camelot who believe in Camelot’s motto “In serving each other, we become free.” Lastly, fire is also a symbol of the love of a family. When Guinevere first arrives at Camelot she is warmly welcomed with Camelot’s fire of hope, King Arthur receives her and they pass through the armored men carrying torches. In this film fire, along with many other objects, serves as a visual metaphor and lets us discover the deeper meaning of “First Knight”.
Sue Young Kim
Mr. Cosden
H English II P. 2
11 October 2011
Poor Brutus, with himself at war,
Forgets the shows of love to other men.
(Julius Caesar, Act 1, Scene 2, lines 46-47)
As Cassius converses with Brutus he mentions that he has noticed that he has not been as affectionate as he usually is. Brutus explains to Cassius that he is not pleased with himself and that he is “with himself at war”. Brutus then comes to the conclusion that all of his conflicts have shadowed upon his feelings toward others. Brutus advises Cassius to forgive him and to not interpret his actions as negative ones.
Examples of Brutus’ war against himself can easily be found in students. I, for instance, am an example of this war.
Since I was a freshman in high school I have been at “war” with myself (me being the warrior and school being my enemy). One day my 14 year old cousin asked me “why aren’t you talking to me so often anymore?” and the first thing that popped into my head was homework. I have always been pressured, by my family, teachers, friends etc., to do well in school. I have always wanted to have straight A’s on my report card but I have not yet achieved this. My constant battle is to try to meet this goal. As I try to accomplish this I have set aside my family and loved ones because of all the work that is given to me. My cousin’s question made me realize that due to my concentration on this particular goal I have distanced myself from my family. Now that I have reached this realization I have reached out to my family and have created extra time for them.
Go to the Top
Sue Young Kim
Mr. Cosden
H English II P. 2
11 October 2011
Poor Brutus, with himself at war,
Forgets the shows of love to other men.
(Julius Caesar, Act 1, Scene 2, lines 46-47)
As Cassius converses with Brutus he mentions that he has noticed that he has not been as affectionate as he usually is. Brutus explains to Cassius that he is not pleased with himself and that he is “with himself at war”. Brutus then comes to the conclusion that all of his conflicts have shadowed upon his feelings toward others. Brutus advises Cassius to forgive him and to not interpret his actions as negative ones.
Examples of Brutus’ war against himself can easily be found in students. I, for instance, am an example of this war.
Since I was a freshman in high school I have been at “war” with myself (me being the warrior and school being my enemy). One day my 14 year old cousin asked me “why aren’t you talking to me so often anymore?” and the first thing that popped into my head was homework. I have always been pressured, by my family, teachers, friends etc., to do well in school. I have always wanted to have straight A’s on my report card but I have not yet achieved this. My constant battle is to try to meet this goal. As I try to accomplish this I have set aside my family and loved ones because of all the work that is given to me. My cousin’s question made me realize that due to my concentration on this particular goal I have distanced myself from my family. Now that I have reached this realization I have reached out to my family and have created extra time for them.
Sue Young Kim
Mr. Cosden
H English II P. 2
11 December 2012
Self-Evaluation
Writing Strengths
My strongest writing skill would be my ability to understand the prompts and respond. Understanding the course material greatly affects my success in writing because my knowledge of the material helps me to better understand the prompts. For example, in my final essay, on the novel A Separate Peace, my understanding of the novel allowed me to quickly understand what the essay prompt was asking for. When I know the material very well my essays tend to be more successful than other essays.
Writing Weaknesses
My weakest writing skill is my “word power”. For example, in my Julius Caesar quote essay I noticed that I did not pay much attention to weak verbs. I wrote four weak verbs and there were some questionable words as well. Also in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn essay I used some weak verbs and questionable wording such as “went”, “came”, and “get”. Sometimes my word choices are not the best and there might have been other words that I could have used that were better. My weakness in word power has weakened the power of my essays.
Sue Young Kim
Mr. Cosden
H English II Period 2
29 December 2011
Chapter summary
Part the First, “The Chantry Leap” (Ch. 7)
The night that the news of King Mark’s intension to kill both Tristan and Iseult was a depressing night for the citizens of Cornwall. King Mark had a faggot of thorns made for Tristan and Iseult. The King’s servants were ordered to light the fire with which Tristan and Iseult were to be killed. Tristan was the first one to be called by King Mark and was dragged out of the room where he and Iseult were kept. Tristan, alongside his guards, was taken to where the faggot burned. Beside the road on which they were traveling was a chantry which stood on the edge of a cliff. Tristan asked the guards for permission to enter the chantry and pray. As Tristan entered the chantry he ran out of the chantry and jumped off of the cliff. Tristan survived the fall and escaped from his death. Gorvenal later found Tristan on the shore and they hid in a ditch.
A poor man had witnessed Tristan’s fall and went to Iseult to tell her the news. When King Mark heard the news of Tristan’s escape he was greatly angered and ordered Iseult to be brought forward. As Iseult was being taken near the burning faggot a group of lepers went up to the King. The chief of the group, Ivan, convinced the King to let Iseult live among the lepers so that she could live a miserable life. As the lepers took Iseult away Tristan stopped the group and fought them in order to save Iseult. In the morning the next day Tristan killed a fawn and cooked it. Tristan made a hut in which Iseult could sleep.
Sue Young Kim
Mr. Cosden
H English II P.2
3 December 2011
“First Knight” take home test essay
In the film “First Knight” fire is a recurring motif that represents many things. For example, when one of Guinevere’s villages is invaded by Malagant the fire that is burning down the church represents the evil that has invaded and destroyed the calm and loving Christian village. Also, as King Arthur shows Lancelot where the counsel of Camelot meets there is a flame in the middle of the round table which represents faith. The flame on the round table also represents the prosperity and the fire in the hearts of the citizens of Camelot who believe in Camelot’s motto “In serving each other, we become free.” Lastly, fire is also a symbol of the love of a family. When Guinevere first arrives at Camelot she is warmly welcomed with Camelot’s fire of hope, King Arthur receives her and they pass through the armored men carrying torches. In this film fire, along with many other objects, serves as a visual metaphor and lets us discover the deeper meaning of “First Knight”.
Julius Caeser
Poor Brutus, with himself at war,
Forgets the shows of love to other men.
(Julius Caesar, Act 1, Scene 2, lines 46-47)
As Cassius converses with Brutus he mentions that he has noticed that he has not been as affectionate as he usually is. Brutus explains to Cassius that he is not pleased with himself and that he is “with himself at war”. Brutus then comes to the conclusion that all of his conflicts have shadowed upon his feelings toward others. Brutus advises Cassius to forgive him and to not interpret his actions as negative ones.
Examples of Brutus’ war against himself can easily be found in students. I, for instance, am an example of this war.
Since I was a freshman in high school I have been at “war” with myself (me being the warrior and school being my enemy). One day my 14 year old cousin asked me “why aren’t you talking to me so often anymore?” and the first thing that popped into my head was homework. I have always been pressured, by my family, teachers, friends etc., to do well in school. I have always wanted to have straight A’s on my report card but I have not yet achieved this. My constant battle is to try to meet this goal. As I try to accomplish this I have set aside my family and loved ones because of all the work that is given to me. My cousin’s question made me realize that due to my concentration on this particular goal I have distanced myself from my family. Now that I have reached this realization I have reached out to my family and have created extra time for them. Go to the Top
Poor Brutus, with himself at war,
Forgets the shows of love to other men.
(Julius Caesar, Act 1, Scene 2, lines 46-47)
As Cassius converses with Brutus he mentions that he has noticed that he has not been as affectionate as he usually is. Brutus explains to Cassius that he is not pleased with himself and that he is “with himself at war”. Brutus then comes to the conclusion that all of his conflicts have shadowed upon his feelings toward others. Brutus advises Cassius to forgive him and to not interpret his actions as negative ones.
Examples of Brutus’ war against himself can easily be found in students. I, for instance, am an example of this war.
Since I was a freshman in high school I have been at “war” with myself (me being the warrior and school being my enemy). One day my 14 year old cousin asked me “why aren’t you talking to me so often anymore?” and the first thing that popped into my head was homework. I have always been pressured, by my family, teachers, friends etc., to do well in school. I have always wanted to have straight A’s on my report card but I have not yet achieved this. My constant battle is to try to meet this goal. As I try to accomplish this I have set aside my family and loved ones because of all the work that is given to me. My cousin’s question made me realize that due to my concentration on this particular goal I have distanced myself from my family. Now that I have reached this realization I have reached out to my family and have created extra time for them. Go to the TopMy strongest writing skill would be my ability to understand the prompts and respond. Understanding the course material greatly affects my success in writing because my knowledge of the material helps me to better understand the prompts. For example, in my final essay, on the novel A Separate Peace, my understanding of the novel allowed me to quickly understand what the essay prompt was asking for. When I know the material very well my essays tend to be more successful than other essays. Writing Weakness.
My weakest writing skill is my “word power”. For example, in my Julius Caesar quote essay I noticed that I did not pay much attention to weak verbs. I wrote four weak verbs and there were some questionable words as well. Also in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn essay I used some weak verbs and questionable wording such as “went”, “came”, and “get”. Sometimes my word choices are not the best and there might have been other words that I could have used that were better. My weakness in word power has weakened the power of my essays. Go to the Top
Part the First, “The Chantry Leap” (Ch. 7)
The night that the news of King Mark’s intension to kill both Tristan and Iseult was a depressing night for the citizens of Cornwall. King Mark had a faggot of thorns made for Tristan and Iseult. The King’s servants were ordered to light the fire with which Tristan and Iseult were to be killed. Tristan was the first one to be called by King Mark and was dragged out of the room where he and Iseult were kept. Tristan, alongside his guards, was taken to where the faggot burned. Beside the road on which they were traveling was a chantry which stood on the edge of a cliff. Tristan asked the guards for permission to enter the chantry and pray. As Tristan entered the chantry he ran out of the chantry and jumped off of the cliff. Tristan survived the fall and escaped from his death. Gorvenal later found Tristan on the shore and they hid in a ditch.
A poor man had witnessed Tristan’s fall and went to Iseult to tell her the news. When King Mark heard the news of Tristan’s escape he was greatly angered and ordered Iseult to be brought forward. As Iseult was being taken near the burning faggot a group of lepers went up to the King. The chief of the group, Ivan, convinced the King to let Iseult live among the lepers so that she could live a miserable life. As the lepers took Iseult away Tristan stopped the group and fought them in order to save Iseult. In the morning the next day Tristan killed a fawn and cooked it. Tristan made a hut in which Iseult could sleep.