Monday, May 14, 2007
RP argumentation
Mistresses have always been considered foxy women of ruining people’s marriage, who are very likely to be younger, more attractive, and sexually seductive than wives. However, mistresses also undergo the pressure for transgressing the rules of society, some of the mistresses ended up miserably, while others get what they want –marriage and stability, while people still look at them without despising them. In my research paper, I am going to defend for mistresses by using the example of Camilla Parker Bowles, Prince Charles current legal spouse who is not received by the people of Britain. Many think she is the main cause of the divorce of royal marriage while she is actually a victim herself. (Projector required)
Reflection on My RP
Hi, everyone~
Now that EveryStudent is over, I am glad I can finally go back to my normal life!
Thanks to my friends who cared enough to come to the play, I really appreciated it!
The writing process of my Research Paper has been an enjoyable experience, for I have chosen the topic which attracts me most -- Love and relationship. To find more information and data to support my argument, I was happy to visit the library and bookstores, both of the places are familiar to me. During the time I wrote my paper, I found myself not a person of good organization skill and clear thinking. Moreover, I lost patience and zest easily. These characteristics may hinder my road to success in the future! and I am determined to get rid of them and become a better student.
Now that EveryStudent is over, I am glad I can finally go back to my normal life!
Thanks to my friends who cared enough to come to the play, I really appreciated it!
The writing process of my Research Paper has been an enjoyable experience, for I have chosen the topic which attracts me most -- Love and relationship. To find more information and data to support my argument, I was happy to visit the library and bookstores, both of the places are familiar to me. During the time I wrote my paper, I found myself not a person of good organization skill and clear thinking. Moreover, I lost patience and zest easily. These characteristics may hinder my road to success in the future! and I am determined to get rid of them and become a better student.
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
My Works Cited List!
works cited
Wikipedia.org .25 February 2007. 24 Fabruary 2007 http://en.wikipedia.org
Morton , Andrew. Diana Her True Story – In Her Own Words. Bath: The Bath Press, 1992.
Delderfield, Eric R. Kings and Queens of England and Great Britain. London: Greenwich Editions, 1996.
Davies, Nicholas. The Princess Who Changed the World –The Laughter and Love in Diana’s life. London: Blake Publishing Ltd, 1997
The Mistress-Mistress and Public. Chi Ukairo. Sarah Caplin. Discovery Channel
The Mistress-Mistress and Lover. Chi Ukairo. Sarah Caplin. Discovery Channel
The Mistress-Mistress and Wife. Emma Sayce. Sarah Caplin. Discovery Channel.
Diana A Celebration of Her Life. Spec. issue of Newsweek(1997), 32 73 97 98 99
Wikipedia.org .25 February 2007. 24 Fabruary 2007 http://en.wikipedia.org
Morton , Andrew. Diana Her True Story – In Her Own Words. Bath: The Bath Press, 1992.
Delderfield, Eric R. Kings and Queens of England and Great Britain. London: Greenwich Editions, 1996.
Davies, Nicholas. The Princess Who Changed the World –The Laughter and Love in Diana’s life. London: Blake Publishing Ltd, 1997
The Mistress-Mistress and Public. Chi Ukairo. Sarah Caplin. Discovery Channel
The Mistress-Mistress and Lover. Chi Ukairo. Sarah Caplin. Discovery Channel
The Mistress-Mistress and Wife. Emma Sayce. Sarah Caplin. Discovery Channel.
Diana A Celebration of Her Life. Spec. issue of Newsweek(1997), 32 73 97 98 99
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
I hope everything is fine with Professor Shih
A few weeks ago, my CC instructor , Professor Shih, announced gladly that she is pregnant with her second child. My class was overwhelmed with this surprising news and all of us felt happy for her. Little did we know about the consequencial physical reactions that ensued after concieving a baby. Since that friday, Doris was often uncomfortable and appeared ill. What's worse, we still did not hand in assignments such as RP on time. Doris was really dissapointed about our behavior. Judging from her mood swing, I am worried about her health and mental state. I hope we all can stop acting like a child and behave more maturely.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
First-hand data collection for RP
Hello!
Today I am going to talk about my first-hand data collection. As a matter of fact, this assingment is difficult to me, for I used a lot of secondhand data in my research paper. Most of them are books borrowed from school library and magazines and DVDs I have at home. Nevertheless, I think it is still necessary for me to find out what I can do for my firsthand data collection, and Bing! there it is!
I am considering about using survey designed by myself to support my thesis statement. The survey will mainly focus on poeple's opinion on the role of mistresses, and their point of view toward marriage. So far I can only thought up some of the questions, but I am still working relentlessly on it. Hopefully I will create a good survey!
Cheers,
Diane
Today I am going to talk about my first-hand data collection. As a matter of fact, this assingment is difficult to me, for I used a lot of secondhand data in my research paper. Most of them are books borrowed from school library and magazines and DVDs I have at home. Nevertheless, I think it is still necessary for me to find out what I can do for my firsthand data collection, and Bing! there it is!
I am considering about using survey designed by myself to support my thesis statement. The survey will mainly focus on poeple's opinion on the role of mistresses, and their point of view toward marriage. So far I can only thought up some of the questions, but I am still working relentlessly on it. Hopefully I will create a good survey!
Cheers,
Diane
Sunday, March 04, 2007
Hello, everyone!
I hope everybody has had a wonderful winter vacation, and filled your pockets with red envelope during Chinese New Year!
The first thing I am going to share with you guys are the announcement of my last RP topic(finally!!) and the reason which prompted me to do it.
My RP is going to deal with "mistresses". Talk about choosing a controversial topic, I think this could be a brilliant one. As I began to search for more information about this topic, I am surprised to find that there are many useful data I can use to support my research. As a matter of fact, there are more books and records about mistresses than wives. Many fascinating women had been mistresses all their lives! (the first lady that came to my mind was Gabrielle Chanel, the woman who changed fashion industry and is still being admired today.) There is even a saying that goes: As long as marriage system exists, so do the mistresses. It seems that the burden of marriage is too heavy that it takes two people to carry it, sometimes three.
Whether you agree it or not, I do not think mistresses are the " marriage wreckers". They may cause the break down of a marriage, but they are certainly NOT the major reason. For the past ten years, the world's most notorious mistress--Camilla Parker Bowles, has been regared as the arch sinner of ruining the royal marriage, as Princess Diana put it this way in her famous Panorama interview. The nation still found it difficult to accept Camilla as their princess even after she and Prince Charles became legal spouse last year. In my opinion, the treatment Camilla has been getting is unjust and based on a a false accusation. The more research I did to find out the reason behind the failure of the royal marriage, the more I realize the marriage could not stand a chance even from the very beginning. Princess Diana and Prince Charles did not make a workable relationship, they were different in almost every aspects, and the one thing they shared was . ironically, adultery with other people while still married.
In my RP, I am going to probe the real cause for the breaking down of the marriage and difend for Camilla, who was actually the suitable mate for the Prince but sacrificed herself for the nation's well-being.
I hope everybody has had a wonderful winter vacation, and filled your pockets with red envelope during Chinese New Year!
The first thing I am going to share with you guys are the announcement of my last RP topic(finally!!) and the reason which prompted me to do it.
My RP is going to deal with "mistresses". Talk about choosing a controversial topic, I think this could be a brilliant one. As I began to search for more information about this topic, I am surprised to find that there are many useful data I can use to support my research. As a matter of fact, there are more books and records about mistresses than wives. Many fascinating women had been mistresses all their lives! (the first lady that came to my mind was Gabrielle Chanel, the woman who changed fashion industry and is still being admired today.) There is even a saying that goes: As long as marriage system exists, so do the mistresses. It seems that the burden of marriage is too heavy that it takes two people to carry it, sometimes three.
Whether you agree it or not, I do not think mistresses are the " marriage wreckers". They may cause the break down of a marriage, but they are certainly NOT the major reason. For the past ten years, the world's most notorious mistress--Camilla Parker Bowles, has been regared as the arch sinner of ruining the royal marriage, as Princess Diana put it this way in her famous Panorama interview. The nation still found it difficult to accept Camilla as their princess even after she and Prince Charles became legal spouse last year. In my opinion, the treatment Camilla has been getting is unjust and based on a a false accusation. The more research I did to find out the reason behind the failure of the royal marriage, the more I realize the marriage could not stand a chance even from the very beginning. Princess Diana and Prince Charles did not make a workable relationship, they were different in almost every aspects, and the one thing they shared was . ironically, adultery with other people while still married.
In my RP, I am going to probe the real cause for the breaking down of the marriage and difend for Camilla, who was actually the suitable mate for the Prince but sacrificed herself for the nation's well-being.
Thursday, December 28, 2006
A story I made up... (part of it)
Dora’s Curse
Dora had always been a loner before she was found dead in her own room, naked and blood-stained.
The landlady, Mrs. Milton, was the first person who witnessed the ghastly sight. She had been irritated by Dora’s postponing the rent for three months in a row, and was determined to collect her money before Christmas. The shabby old lady put on her coat, with her worn-out walking stick in the right hand. She could barely breathe when she was climbing up the filthy stairs leading to the chamber her late husband left her when he died out of a mortal disease. While she was struggling to ascend the seemingly-endless staircases, she regretted bitterly about having let out this eccentric young woman her property. “I should have not trusted that ungrateful slut! Talk about lousiness! Heaven knows what that eerie girl has been up to all these days! I should break down that cursed door and kick her out today!” Mrs. Milton hissed outrageously to herself, and her whole body trembled because of the exhaustion. She remembered how awe-struck she was when she first met Dora, who appeared at her doorstep in one chilly morning wearing only a torn-down dress covering her slender body. Black veil covered the face and hair of this mysterious guest; only a pair of green eyes could be seen. The young girl implored the perplexed widow for a place to live, and she promised to pay her decent money providing that Mrs. Milton agreed to let her move in that day. Mrs. Milton’s heart pitied this child who seemed famished and helpless, but her voice inside her head told her not to be an old softie. How can a girl who could not even feed herself pay the rent? Even though she was suspicious, she still took the girl who became paler and paler every minute to the location. Much to Mrs. Milton ‘s surprise, the girl gave her what she had promised shortly after she saw the interior of the room—an amount of money that would be able to sustain the living expense for the last half of this year. After Mrs. Milton carefully put the money inside her purse, she smiled and prepared to leave. It was at that moment did she realize how stunning her new tenant was. Dora’s beauty was the rarest gem of all the precious stones in the whole world: her burning red hair was splendidly shining with the gleam of ruby, and her breathtaking eyes gave those who looked upon them an extraordinary delight. “Thank you, Mrs. Milton… I should take good care of your apartment.” It was the last thing Dora said to her. Mrs. Milton signed as she thought about the unforgettable face. How she hoped things would not end like this? She had found the girl amiable every month she came down to pay her rent. Mrs. Milton had been curious about where she had come from? Why she come here alone? Had she any relatives? But every time a question was asked, it was answered by a beam of shyness. As time passed, Mrs. Milton’s attitude toward Dora changed gradually. First by several men who arrived at her doorstep and asked to see Dora, then there had been days when Dora did not come back for many days. When she came back, she looked weary and grim. She seldom went out of her apartment, but there had been times when a burst of laughter or a weak sobbing sound would be heard in the middle of the night. About four months ago, Dora started to come back after midnight, and slept all day. Dora had solicited herself from daylight, thus Mrs. Milton did not receive her rent.
Mrs. Milton’s legs grew feebler and feebler as she climbed more stairs. She had been avoiding any event that could bring to intense activity of the lower body with the terror of causing excruciating pain. She stopped in midway and gently rubbed the swollen feet. It was difficult to recall that they were in good shape once in her life. She had once been a charming girl who walked, ran, danced with most gaily mien. When her youth reached the loveliest time she received an extraordinary gift—a pair of ruby red shoes from Ralph Milton, a young man who had wooed her, cherished her, and doted on her with deep affection. Those were days when youth was the loveliest and life was full of rosy prospects. She heaved a sign and shook her head slowly. “Useless! Useless!” She
All her tiredness turned into excitement when she finally reached the door, but her joy was soon taken over by fear. The door which was in good shape when she decided to lease this apartment to Dora seemed dilapidated as if it had not been used for many years. In fact, everything around this space looked deserted and broken-down. Feeling creepy, she knocked forcibly on the door for several times with no answer, then she took out the keys she had kept for backup and opened the door.
To Be Continued…
Dora had always been a loner before she was found dead in her own room, naked and blood-stained.
The landlady, Mrs. Milton, was the first person who witnessed the ghastly sight. She had been irritated by Dora’s postponing the rent for three months in a row, and was determined to collect her money before Christmas. The shabby old lady put on her coat, with her worn-out walking stick in the right hand. She could barely breathe when she was climbing up the filthy stairs leading to the chamber her late husband left her when he died out of a mortal disease. While she was struggling to ascend the seemingly-endless staircases, she regretted bitterly about having let out this eccentric young woman her property. “I should have not trusted that ungrateful slut! Talk about lousiness! Heaven knows what that eerie girl has been up to all these days! I should break down that cursed door and kick her out today!” Mrs. Milton hissed outrageously to herself, and her whole body trembled because of the exhaustion. She remembered how awe-struck she was when she first met Dora, who appeared at her doorstep in one chilly morning wearing only a torn-down dress covering her slender body. Black veil covered the face and hair of this mysterious guest; only a pair of green eyes could be seen. The young girl implored the perplexed widow for a place to live, and she promised to pay her decent money providing that Mrs. Milton agreed to let her move in that day. Mrs. Milton’s heart pitied this child who seemed famished and helpless, but her voice inside her head told her not to be an old softie. How can a girl who could not even feed herself pay the rent? Even though she was suspicious, she still took the girl who became paler and paler every minute to the location. Much to Mrs. Milton ‘s surprise, the girl gave her what she had promised shortly after she saw the interior of the room—an amount of money that would be able to sustain the living expense for the last half of this year. After Mrs. Milton carefully put the money inside her purse, she smiled and prepared to leave. It was at that moment did she realize how stunning her new tenant was. Dora’s beauty was the rarest gem of all the precious stones in the whole world: her burning red hair was splendidly shining with the gleam of ruby, and her breathtaking eyes gave those who looked upon them an extraordinary delight. “Thank you, Mrs. Milton… I should take good care of your apartment.” It was the last thing Dora said to her. Mrs. Milton signed as she thought about the unforgettable face. How she hoped things would not end like this? She had found the girl amiable every month she came down to pay her rent. Mrs. Milton had been curious about where she had come from? Why she come here alone? Had she any relatives? But every time a question was asked, it was answered by a beam of shyness. As time passed, Mrs. Milton’s attitude toward Dora changed gradually. First by several men who arrived at her doorstep and asked to see Dora, then there had been days when Dora did not come back for many days. When she came back, she looked weary and grim. She seldom went out of her apartment, but there had been times when a burst of laughter or a weak sobbing sound would be heard in the middle of the night. About four months ago, Dora started to come back after midnight, and slept all day. Dora had solicited herself from daylight, thus Mrs. Milton did not receive her rent.
Mrs. Milton’s legs grew feebler and feebler as she climbed more stairs. She had been avoiding any event that could bring to intense activity of the lower body with the terror of causing excruciating pain. She stopped in midway and gently rubbed the swollen feet. It was difficult to recall that they were in good shape once in her life. She had once been a charming girl who walked, ran, danced with most gaily mien. When her youth reached the loveliest time she received an extraordinary gift—a pair of ruby red shoes from Ralph Milton, a young man who had wooed her, cherished her, and doted on her with deep affection. Those were days when youth was the loveliest and life was full of rosy prospects. She heaved a sign and shook her head slowly. “Useless! Useless!” She
All her tiredness turned into excitement when she finally reached the door, but her joy was soon taken over by fear. The door which was in good shape when she decided to lease this apartment to Dora seemed dilapidated as if it had not been used for many years. In fact, everything around this space looked deserted and broken-down. Feeling creepy, she knocked forcibly on the door for several times with no answer, then she took out the keys she had kept for backup and opened the door.
To Be Continued…
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
The outline for RP...
Hello!
I have been wondering about the argument for my research paper. (If you still remember it's going to be about Amy Tam) My keen interest about the mothers and daughters' interrelated life was aroused when I read the graduate essay of a female graduate student which I found in the library. The author focused mainly on Tam's The Joy Luck Club , and the analysis in the essay provided me perceptive knowledge about the conflicting yet interwining relationship between the four pairs of mothers and daughters. Therefore, I want to investigate more about this kind of delicate love by doing observation from other works of Amy Tam. My major concern is about the relationship about Tam's own life and her works, for I think the novels, though fictional, have a lot to do with Tam's life; in other words, I think the books reflect the agony and tragedies Tam went through earlier in her life.
- Introduction of Amy Tam
- Family tragedies
- Tension with Tam's mother
- Suffering from depression
2. Tam's works(Fictional and autobiograohy)
- Fictions
- Kitchen God's Wife
- One Hundred Secret Senses
- The Bonesetter's Daughter
- Autobiograohy
- The Opposite of Fate
3. Comparison of the similarities between the chararacters and Tam's experience.
- Tam's mother
- Tam's grandmother
- Tam herself
4. Conclusion
- How the experiences influenced Tam's stories
- How she treated these experience.
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