The following are my March elearning assignments:
My areas of strength are in the spatial and intrapersonal aspects.
INTRAPERSONAL
1.Who would you want to be friends with in the novel? Explain.
I would like to be friends with Scout the most.
Firstly, she is a headstrong person who speaks up whenever she felt she needed to. For example, she kicked the man who attacked Jem in his shin and rebutted Atticus that 'Ain't nobody gonna do Jem that way' (Page 168).It is very clear that she was a very tough tomboy. These traits were considerably distant from those a conventional girl should possess, and given the circumstances in Maycomb where repression and conservativeness were advocated, they were outstanding.Her refusal to conform to societal norms and her unique personality therefore made her considerably attractive ( as a friend and ... :-D) Hence, I would be assured that she will stand up for me when I am in need. In addition, my personality is confessedly lacking in this outgoing aspect, thus my interactions with her would help me improve on it. It would be a win-win situation, since Scout might also learn to better keep her composure.
Next, Scout's family had a 'housewife' who acted as their mother - Calpurnia (more than Aunt Alexandra). In addition, the man of the family - Atticus, was a heroic lawyer who was fighting for the rights of a discriminated Negro. Scout and Jem themselves also closely adhered to their father's ideals - they were supportive of their father throughout the Tom Robinson case despite his diminishing societal status. This was a decent and principled family consisting of members who had the courage to act according to their own believes and distance themselves from the norms of a stagnant, obstinate community. I like to befriend individuals with a decent family background (not status)like this, for it is more often than not reflective of the individual's own character. Hence, Scout must have been influenced with good social and moral values, which are the most important characteristics to bear as a friend.
Finally, Scout was one who respected her seniors.She respected Atticus and spoke to him with affective diction, she looked up to Calpurnia and did as she was instructed, and the closest to rudeness was a gentle protest - "Besides, Cal, this isn't the first time Atticus has left us" (Page 129). She respected Miss Maudie Atkinson as a rationalizer. And she addressed most adults to whom she was not closely acquainted with with politeness. Even if the person was someone whose age was near hers, she would treat him/her with considerable decency (save Jem and that unfortunate encounter with Walter Cunningham) One important trait that I look for in a friend is respect. I would be assured that Scout would respect me and my actions as long as I do not treat her with hostility. She would be able to understand me. This is something that I would really treasure.
VISUAL/SPATIAL
Design a civil rights movement poster for Maycomb.
Version 1 (black and white)
I personally prefer the first version as it is more visually 'impactful'.
Here, the father is telling the son - 'Be satisfied, son' (the picture is too small, sorry for the 'non-userfriendliness')
Version 2 (normal)
Thanks.
Cheers,
Zhu Cheng
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