https://padlet.com/fel/1ntl41br8jj0jm95 Apply at least ONE concept from the LAST 10 chapters of HTRLLAP (How to Read Lit Like a Professor) to a book you've read or a movie you've seen. Be sure to identify it in that work and then explain its significance/deeper meaning. Be sure to comment on other posts. (And identify yourself --- name --- whenever you post or comment). en-us 2021-06-29 22:44:28 UTC 2023-09-04 18:20:11 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f9d0.png https://padlet.com/fel/1ntl41br8jj0jm95/wish/2638091964 The concept "is it a symbol" is seen in the show on Netflix "Suits." In "Suits" one apparent symbol, however ironic, are the suites themselves. The show is placed around the life of Mike Ross, a genius with a photographic memory. He is met by Harvey Specter and finds an opportunity to become a lawyer like he always dreamed. In the start of the show the suits represent the actual lawyers. The idea of a better suit equates to being a better lawyer. But as the show progresses the viewer is able to see that suits hold an extremely opposing meaning to those outside of the life of an attorney. One person refers to Ross as "another empty suit" this reveals a general assumption of lawyers being heartless people who only work for their own best interest. The significance of this symbol is the character building. Mike Ross doesn't want to be another cruel lawyer, he wants to actually help people. As the show progresses I infer that the plot will challenge this belief and Ross will work with compassion in his profession. ]]> 2023-07-04 16:15:04 UTC https://padlet.com/fel/1ntl41br8jj0jm95/wish/2638091964 cadenceolson25 https://padlet.com/fel/1ntl41br8jj0jm95/wish/2638096014 I can connect "If she comes up it's Baptism" to Grey's Anatomy because the whole chapter is about drowning and being "reborn." I can see this in Grey's Anatomy because in one of the episodes in season 3, the main character, Meredith Grey ends up drowning and dieing, and then ends up getting resurrected by her fellow doctors and friends so it is like she is reborn. It also changes things for her dramatically. Before drowning, she was very depressed but also tried to balance it with work and never got the help she needed. After drowning, she got help, by force, and she really saw who cared for her because right after she was resurrected, her best friends were all around her waiting for her to wake up. After therapy, she saw that it was okay to not be okay and started to change how she viewed things in the world and in herself. ]]> 2023-07-04 16:26:11 UTC https://padlet.com/fel/1ntl41br8jj0jm95/wish/2638096014 emilyruszkiewicz25 https://padlet.com/fel/1ntl41br8jj0jm95/wish/2638192946 The concept "...Except Sex" can be seen in the movie "My Policeman". The story is about a policeman named Tom, who was gay in the 1960s when being gay was illegal. Tom is in love with Patrick, an art director, but ends up marrying Marion to keep his relationship with Patrick secret. The sex scene that I think helps explain the concept of "...Except Sex" takes place right after Tom and Marion married. This scene is not really about Marion and Tom having sex. It's really about the suppression of one's self so that they fit societal standards. Tom only has sex with Marion in this scene because he fears his sexuality and what will happen to him if society finds out about his sexuality. While Marion is only having sex with Tom to prove to herself and others that Tom is straight and they have a normal relationship. The sex in this setting has a deeper meaning for trying to convince themselves of something they know is false, all to fit into society. The deeper meaning of this scene is to show how scary it was to be gay in this time period. That Tom was willing to sleep with Marion to hide his sexuality from the outside world. I think it also shows how Marion is trying to suppress the idea of Tom being gay and trying to make him straight. Both of those concepts lead to the big conflict of the movie and also help the plot progress. ]]> 2023-07-04 21:53:14 UTC https://padlet.com/fel/1ntl41br8jj0jm95/wish/2638192946 lilymckee25 https://padlet.com/fel/1ntl41br8jj0jm95/wish/2638851360 The concept "Violence is More than "It's Going to Hurt You!'" is seen in the Movie "Ophelia". The violence is more then the the actual fact that Ophelia poisons her self in the lake or the Murder of Her love the prince. It is the loss and mental anguish she endured. It started when the King died and the prince knew it was his uncle/ step father who killed the king and tried to get proof so he could take his kingdom back. The prince then Kills Ophelia's father and she then goes mad with the the knowledge that the man she loved liked her father who she cared for dearly. She then kills herself and her brother then kills the prince blaming him for his sisters death. All the violence and death came out from a chain effect of one greedy cruel man who wanted every thing his brother had so he killed his brother and married his brothers wife. He then took over the kingdom and the son of his brother wanted revenge and in the process it ended up killing and destroying the princes love and her family.]]> 2023-07-05 14:27:06 UTC https://padlet.com/fel/1ntl41br8jj0jm95/wish/2638851360 jennavoss24 https://padlet.com/fel/1ntl41br8jj0jm95/wish/2638943920 The concept "She's a Christ Figure too" is shown in the movie Ender's Game. The main character, Ender Andrew Wiggin, represents a Christ-like Figure due to his ability to be a leader while still respecting the people above him, like how Jesus Christ helped lead other followers of God while still respecting and following God himself. Ender also made sacrifices in order to help others. One example is when Ender first entered his team's sleeping quarters on the spaceship, he purposefully got in trouble with a guard by asking questions that his other teammates were too afraid to ask. So, he sacrificed himself by having to do pushups as a punishment for asking questions to help his teammates like how Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice on the cross to save everyone from their sins. Another example of Ender sacrificing himself for others is when his team was about to lose a battle, so he throws himself in the middle of the field to get shot as a sacrifice so his other teammates could reach the end zone to win the game. Even though the guns only temporarily froze your body, this still shows how Ender was willing to sacrifice himself for others like Jesus Christ was willing to do.]]> 2023-07-05 18:12:43 UTC https://padlet.com/fel/1ntl41br8jj0jm95/wish/2638943920 https://padlet.com/fel/1ntl41br8jj0jm95/wish/2638975835 The Concept "He's Blind For A Reason" is shown in the movie "Don't Worry Darling".  This movie is about a couple, Alice and Jack, who live in the perfect town of Victory.  While the husbands go away to work, the wives get to enjoy spa days, luxuries, and ultimately live a perfect life.  However, none of the women in the town know that they are living in a simulation controlled by the men.  This movie is a good example of "he's blind for a reason" because in the book it talks about how an extreme change in circumstance can cause a person to understand their own consciousness. Alice goes through a similar routine every day but starts to feel that something is off. Throughout the movie, Alice receives different messages and signs that cause her to believe she is being lied to. She confronts her husband about it but he denies what she tells him. Strange things keep happening and it is driving her crazy. She eventually figures out that she is being held against her will and being forced to do things she doesn't want to do. This is a good example of being "blind" because until her and the other wifes are unaware of their surroundings until it is brought to their attention with these strange circumstances. ]]> 2023-07-05 19:52:22 UTC https://padlet.com/fel/1ntl41br8jj0jm95/wish/2638975835 https://padlet.com/fel/1ntl41br8jj0jm95/wish/2639009677 The concept "Is That a Symbol" is seen in the show and book "The Summer I Turned Pretty" by Jenny Han. In this text a common symbol used is infinity. Infinity's real meaning is the concept to be limitless and eternal. In both the movie and how this symbol is used to represent more than just its meaning. Infinity could be seen as a symbol between two of the characters, Belly and Conrad. Conrad gives Belly a necklace with the infinity symbol on it. This symbol has a past story between them. It is used in a way to show the bond between them and less about its real meaning.]]> 2023-07-05 21:52:23 UTC https://padlet.com/fel/1ntl41br8jj0jm95/wish/2639009677 https://padlet.com/fel/1ntl41br8jj0jm95/wish/2639016735 The concept “Is This A Symbol?” is used in the classic book “A Handmaid’s Tale” written by Margaret Atwood. The colors play a huge role in the story by helping the reader understand the roles each character plays in the household of the Commander and his Wife. Red not only symbolizes Handmaids, but it also symbolizes fertility in a way because handmaids are the only women who are able to have children, which is why they’re so important. Furthermore, it is known that the color red symbolizes power, danger, and love, which goes hand in hand with the Handmaids and their roles and social ranks. The next color used is blue, which is given to the Commander’s Wives, symbolizing both their roles, but also freedom, sensitivity, wisdom, and confidence. It ties into the book because the Wives don’t have to work like the Handmaids and Marthas do. They are more free to do what they want. They are also looked at as old and more “wise” than most only because of their status in society. The other color is green, which is what the Marthas wear. Green usually symbolizes a new beginning, growth, and jealousy. The Marthas are servants who do most of the housework and that’s what the color represents for them. Lastly is the Commanders. They are the highest statues of the house. They run the household and are one of the most important roles in society. The color they’re given is black. It’s known that black symbolizes rebellion, fear, death, and evil. This relates to the text and who the Commanders are because the Commanders do terrible things and are seen as selfish people. This shows that the colors have a deeper meaning and symbolize many different things, giving extra input and views on the story it’s included it.]]> 2023-07-05 22:23:18 UTC https://padlet.com/fel/1ntl41br8jj0jm95/wish/2639016735 https://padlet.com/fel/1ntl41br8jj0jm95/wish/2639269832 The concept "Is that a Symbol" can be seen in the Netflix show, "Never Have I Ever". The main character, Devi, is Indian, but doesn't necessarily appreciate her Indian traditions and culture. In the first season of the show, we can see her as a very self-centered girl, who is very much grieving the tragic loss of her father. The big symbol here is her Indian culture, and her appreciation for it. As I stated in the beginning she resented it, though as the seasons progressed, we can see her getting more involved with her celebrations and holidays. As this appreciation grows, it symbolizes her growth as a person. She grows to be more mature, and also comes to terms with the loss of her father. There are two very important scenes that show this growth. In the first season, we see Devi making fun of the other Indian girls doing traditional dances at a party, shortly after the loss of her father, and instead was worried about the boy she liked at the time. In the final season though, we see her doing those same traditional dances, and it's a great way to show her growth as a person, in more ways than one. ]]> 2023-07-06 03:16:31 UTC https://padlet.com/fel/1ntl41br8jj0jm95/wish/2639269832 https://padlet.com/fel/1ntl41br8jj0jm95/wish/2639289532 The concept "Violence is More than 'It's Going to Hurt You!" can be seen in the book, "Powerless" by Lauren Roberts. The story follows Paedyn, a girl born without powers (referred to as "Ordinary" in this book) in a kingdom full of people with powers. It also follows Kai, the prince of this kingdom, whose role is to kill the Ordinaries. They are both thrown into the "trials" made to showcase the citizens' abilities. The two slowly develop feelings for each other, but as the trials progress, they find out more about who the other really is. In the last trial, a rebel force invades the kingdom, ending in Paedyn killing the king, Kai's father. As Kai sees her, not only is he hurt by the death of his father, but also the mental hurt of watching the girl he loved become someone he didn't recognize. He reveals he was the one who killed Paedyn's father when she was a child, which resulted in her life of crime and grief on the streets. Her hurt was less the death of her father, and more the mental pain of knowing the man she loved killed him, and lied about it for the months he knew her, even when she had confided in him about how it affected her. While these two are both feeling grief from the violence they experienced, they are more mentally hurt by the betrayal they did unto one another. This was an important move by the author, as it deepens the plot to more than just a girl grieving the loss of her father, but also that the love of her life is the one who twisted the knife. ]]> 2023-07-06 03:38:57 UTC https://padlet.com/fel/1ntl41br8jj0jm95/wish/2639289532 https://padlet.com/fel/1ntl41br8jj0jm95/wish/2640922168 The concept “Flights of Fancy” is evident in the book “Steelheart” by Brandon Sanderson. The book follows the adventures of the Reckoners, the “good guys,” who are tying to save the world from the Epics, or evil superheroes. In “Steelheart,” the main Epic, Steelheart, rules Newcagoband has the ability of flight. Since flight is typically associated with freedom and power, it is appropriate that Sheetheart is able to fly, given that he rules Newcago and can basically do whatever he pleases. ]]> 2023-07-08 20:29:58 UTC https://padlet.com/fel/1ntl41br8jj0jm95/wish/2640922168 https://padlet.com/fel/1ntl41br8jj0jm95/wish/2655744690 The concept "It's Never Just Heart Disease (or Illness) is shown in the memoir "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls. This memoir follows Jeannette and her journey with having an alcoholic father, Rex, and a incompetent mother. It is stated very plainly throughout the book that Jeanette's father has a drinking problem and is therefore erratic, angry, and abusive at times. Foster states that characters don't have to have an actual heart disease, they may just have a "bad heart." Alcohol is what drives Rex to be his worst self. He becomes selfish and cruel. Foster also gives an example of a book where the characters bad hearts eventually kill them, and that is what happens to Rex Walls. This concept is important in literature because it creates reasoning for why a character may do something or why they have a "bad heart." Whether it be an actual illness or a social metaphor that stands for things on a larger scale. ]]> 2023-08-03 23:43:52 UTC https://padlet.com/fel/1ntl41br8jj0jm95/wish/2655744690 avafisher24 https://padlet.com/fel/1ntl41br8jj0jm95/wish/2656600380 The concept "Violence is More than "It's Going to Hurt You!", can be seen in the book "Shatter Me", by Tahereh Mafi. This book follows a girl, Juliette, who was born with a lethal touch. People use her for her powers and use her to torture people. It has been engraved in her mind that all she is good for, is violence. Throughout the story Juliette learns there is so much more to her than violence and she learns how to live her life with her fatal touch. This relates to the book "How to read literature like a professor", because it talks about how violence can be the most personal acts between human beings. It talks about how it can be very symbolic and represent you as a person. At the beginning of Shatter Me, all Juliette knew was violence. Juliette eventually meets Warner, who shows her how to use her power for good and to save the world. ]]> 2023-08-06 03:19:22 UTC https://padlet.com/fel/1ntl41br8jj0jm95/wish/2656600380 https://padlet.com/fel/1ntl41br8jj0jm95/wish/2657000698 Daisy Jones and the six written by Taylor Jenkins Reid
This book relates to the prompt violence is more than “it’s going to hurt you”, because it shows a little girl who’s in her room during a party that her parents are throwing and she’s in her room with her headphones on listening to music. This shows how she’s been ignored and develops the sense of wanting belonging in the world. Once she is old enough, she pretends to be of age and sneak into bars and concerts. She starts wearing clothes that are way too mature for her and substances that she shouldn’t be using. Her parents never cared where she was or who she was with. Thus, when she developed a drug problem. Nobody ever doubted that Daisy was incredibly beautiful, but she kept inside her beautiful voice. This lead her to having her own solo career, and eventually making it into a band. Where she still battled addiction but formed relationships throughout the band which made her mental health better. This relates back to violence more than “it’s going to hurt you”, because even though she wasn’t hurt physically, it was emotionally. It caused her all this trauma throughout her life. If her parents would’ve paid her a little bit more attention, or even a hug as a child, she might’ve turned out differently, this is significant because you never know when someone might need you and how it can effect them. ]]> 2023-08-07 04:33:15 UTC https://padlet.com/fel/1ntl41br8jj0jm95/wish/2657000698 https://padlet.com/fel/1ntl41br8jj0jm95/wish/2680789071 A specific character that reminds me of this is Gaston for "Beauty and the Beast". In the movie he is the hero of the town, everyone adores Gaston and listens to his every word. In the eyes of everyone (except Belle and most of the main cast) he is idolized, he floats above others with this charisma and egotistic nature. Only for him to try to slay the beast and raid the castle, only then when he falls to his death from atop the castle does he fall from grace as well. When Icarus gets too close to the sun, Gaston also gets too close only for things to turn around on him and for everyone to see he isn't the hero but in fact the villain of this story, and he plummets to the ground in anguish. This can happen a lot with villains in stories who are the "good guys" until their true character is revealed, and Gaston is a great example of this. Someone who seemed like not even God could strike them down, who was above everyone else, falls from grace and becomes one of the lowest of the low, and their true personality is revealed. ]]> 2023-09-01 05:37:28 UTC https://padlet.com/fel/1ntl41br8jj0jm95/wish/2680789071 broganwoodson25 https://padlet.com/fel/1ntl41br8jj0jm95/wish/2683679289 I see the concept "Flights of Fancy" in the movie "Dumbo". The movie starts with an elephant being born with abnormally large ears. This causes him to be made fun of. His mother takes that very hard and they get separated. Dumbo then decides to run away from the circus, and has to learn how to fly in order to do that. When he finally does learn to fly, he feels free and learns to love the fact that his ears are different, and he learns to be proud of them. In the movie, they also use a feather to help Dumbo learn to fly, and the book uses feathers as a symbol of flight. ]]> 2023-09-04 18:20:00 UTC https://padlet.com/fel/1ntl41br8jj0jm95/wish/2683679289