Ryan Bush - IB Language and Literature

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde A short excerpt about Dr. Jekyll: "Now that that evil influence had been withdrawn, a new life began for Dr. Jekyll. He came out of his seclusion, renewed relations with his friends, became once more their familiar guest and entertainer; and whilst he had always been, known for charities, he was now no less distinguished for religion. He was busy, he was much in the open air, he did good; his face seemed to open and brighten, as if with an inward con- Free eBooks at Planet eBook.com 39 sciousness of service; and for more than two months, the doctor was at peace. On the 8th of January Utterson had dined at the doctor’s with a small party; Lanyon had been there; and the face of the host had looked from one to the other as in the old days when the trio were inseparable friends. On the 12th, and again on the 14th, the door was shut against the lawyer. ‘The doctor was confined to the house,’ Poole said, ‘and saw no one.’ On the 15th, ...

Suggestions For Lady Macbeth: House of Cards:  In this all-american thriller, Frank Underwood is a congress member from South Carolina.  He is promised a chair as the Secretary of State if he helped Garret Walker become elected as president.  With a last minute change, Underwood and Walker's deal went away, leaving Underwood out to dry.  Frank Underwood sets out to gain revenge for Garret Walker for not following through on his deal.  Power, greed and corruption-a match made in heaven for Lady Macbeth.  This reveals a lot about Lady Macbeth: such as her murderous personality that is fueled by greed for power, somewhat similar to Underwood. How to Get Away with Murder: Annalise Keating is a criminal law professor that teaches a class "How to get away with murder".  As an assignment, she chooses 5 of her students to become her formal interns at her law firm.  One night, Keating's husband is murdered by one of her students, setting up this s...

Witch-Slapped: Macbeth's fall from grace Why do people who are not "evil" take the first step into evil? What, for instance, is involved in taking that first step  "down the primrose path to the everlasting bonfire"  ( Macbeth , 2.3)? What are the consequences of the individual choosing evil (particularly the internal consequences)?  Use examples from the text to support your opinion. The tragedy of Macbeth began with the three witches.  These witches gave Macbeth a prophecy that he would become Thane of Cawdor.  This idea was planted in Macbeth's head and eventually motivated him to take part in the action of murder.   People who are not "evil", or those with good standing ethics/morals, sometimes act in a way that does not reflect their persona.  The reason that people take part in actions deemed "evil" or not good is for self-interest.  This is the transition into the first step of falling  "down the primrose path ...

Analysis of the Artwork: The date of this artwork ranges from 1573–1620, and come from the c ulture of  Britain, London mounts, and Chinese porcelain. The m edium is p orcelain, silver-gilt mounts with the d imensions of  e 13 5/8 in. (34.6 cm) in height.  This piece of art falls under the c lassification of M etalwork-Silver In Combination and its c redit line is  Rogers Fund, 1944.  This artwork is a porcelain piece that holds great value.  It has elegant colors, such as blue and gold, that add to the value of the piece.  This porcelain was considered to be rare and represent royalty, a gift often given to furnish princely homes.  The smooth texture creates an elegant feel, as well as the smooth curves in the art.  The society helps reinforce this artwork as those in Britain at this time see this piece and hold it in high regards.  In the context of the time period, this piece represents social values, s...

Jane Eyre vs. The Canterbury Tales How do the elevated diction and elaborate syntax contrast with the feelings of the narrator in paragraphs 11-12?   A          After reading an excerpt from Jane Eyre, written by Charlotte Bronte, I have decided to go into answering the question above, analyzing paragraph 11-12 of the expert provided.  The diction of these two paragraphs could accurately be described as "elevated": using formal language and providing differentiation from the rest of the text.  These two paragraphs were more descriptive than the previous ones, which engaged myself as a reader and peaked my interest. " I had been looking out daily for the "Coming Man," whose information respecting my past life and conversation was to brand me as a bad child for ever: now there he was."  This quote left a cliffhanger, stating how she had finally found the "Coming Man'.  This led me to read the next paragraph wh...

This advertisement was created by Mcdonalds, years ago when they offered supersized meals.  This ad would be placed on a billboard to be viewed by the public. Denotative:  This item is promoting a super-size upgrade when purchasing a meal for any Mcdonald's restaurant.  The outcome of this is getting a better value, i.e., more food and drink for a better price per unit.  Featured in this advertisement are Mcdonald's famous fries and their choice of soft drink, Coca-Cola.  The creator of this image used images to appeal to the audience. The intended audience for this picture is to all Mcdonald's customers and those who always look for the best value when purchasing meals.  Also, due to the low price, Mcdonald's customers are often from low income or low social class areas. Connotative: This ad represents one of the seven deadly sins: gluttony.  Gluttony can be defined as habitual green or excessive eating.  The image promotes more...

Hey, There!           The image above represents the name "Ryan" written in ruins.  I was named Ryan after my birth from my parents Kyle and Suzie Bush.  This word is how I am, and will be, referred to throughout my lifetime.  Despite having no say in what my name is, I am content with being called Ryan; my friends often refer to me as "Bush", my last name.  My name has carried no significant weight in my life as it is just a name, one that I will keep through marriage.  The name "Ryan" carries the meaning of "descendent of the kind" or "little king" and comes from a Gaelic origin.  The name I have does not defin e me nor should it.   The meaning sometimes makes me feel as if I possess some sort of royalty as descending from a king.  While I am far from little, it is enjoyable pondering the possibility I am from a royal family.             Anna Quindlen, in he...