"The Flea"

I believe "The Flea" by John Donne is about a couple who are stuck in their relationship. The speaker wants more from the relationship, while the girl is content in where they are at. The flea is used to represent their relationship. The girl wants to kill the flea and doing so, the speaker says she would be killing them too. The poem ends by the girl killing the Flea and the speaker states that because she killed the flea, she didnt lose any self respect so why cant they move forward in their relationship. The reason I believe this is what the poem is about due to these lines:
             "This flea is you and I. " - showing the couples relationship
             "Is more than we would do." - Relationship status
             "Let not to that, self-murder added be." - Killing the flea, would be self- murder
             "Find'st not thy self, nor me the weaker now." - No change in the way the are viewed by killing the flea
             "Just so much honor, when thou yield'st to me." - The speaker is asking why they cant move forward, when there was no change in killing the flea, so furthering their relationship would have no change.

Poetry Experience

I have studied or learned poetry every year that I was in Middle and High School. I am not really a fan of poetry, I kind of dred it because it does not interest me and alot of the time I am confused by it. I do enjoy poems by Langston Hughes and Shel Silverstein. My definition of poetry would be a short expression of one's feelings put into words.

Class Discussion

Class Discussion on Wednesday was sooo helpful! It really made me notice other aspects or evaluate the story in a different view. Before discussion, I only thought of Faustus acting out to gain attention, but now I feel like he is also acting out because he believes he is somehow showing greatness to others. Overall, the discussion was helpful in piecing the entire play together.

Dr. Faustus I am confused...

In the beginning of Dr. Faustus, Faustus seemed to be a very focused individual who was set on conquering magic in order to bring back the dead and being "God like". But now as the play moves on, he seems to have lost his focus. He is seen playing practical jokes and indulging in himself. The evident downfall I believe is right around the corner for Faustus.

Dr. Faustus

The part of the play that really suprised me was in Scene 4 when Wagner threaten the clown to be his servant. So far, I only assumed Wagners part to be minimal to the overall story. I also do not understand why he needs or is recieving a servant? In addition, I am also confused as to the significance of Wagner's servant being a clown and not a normal individual.

How the world has changed...

Today, I believe the American society is focused (or believe are the most important) on the aspects of money, technology, medicine, media, religion, and law. Compared to Dr. Fautus's interpretation of what is important, I feel society today is not as focused on religion, and magic is only a form of entertainment, nothing more. The reason for this decline in religion is because of the advances in science and technology that have enhanched our ability to acquire knowledge. In addition, I feel money and technology run our lives; we are constantly wanting a new computer or ipod, while also many are struggling to make ends meet. Overall, the world differs today from back then because of the emphasis on money, technology, and medicine.