James's Writing portfolio

For Darius’s writing portfolio, I chose an olive tree. The main color of Darius’s site was olive green, so that brought my mind to olive trees. I also remember reading somewhere that olives are associated with wealth and knowledge. So I took a look at Darius’s site again with that in mind, and made this… Continue reading An Olive Tree

For Ethan’s writing portfolio, I chose a newspaper. Ethan’s writing portfolio is like a newspaper in that its only colors are black and white. The writings themselves feel like articles, and are written very professionally and get the information across succinctly.

For Jillian’s writing portfolio, I chose a conch shell. The most obvious reason that comes to mind is that conch shells are found on beaches, and associated with the ocean. But conch shell are hypnotic and deep in that you can listen to the ocean when you put the conch shell up to your ear,… Continue reading A Conch shell

There have been many renditions and adaptations of “The Arabian Nights” over the years, from kid-friendly adaptations of one of the stories to full-on fantasy action movies. In my opinion, one of the most unique and thought provoking adaptations is “The Arabian Nights” by Mary Zimmerman. Zimmerman’s version of the Arabian Nights is a live… Continue reading Arabian Nights Essay

There have been many renditions and adaptations of “The Arabian Nights” over the years, from kid-friendly adaptations of one of the stories to full-on fantasy action movies. In my opinion, one of the most unique and thought provoking adaptation is “The Arabian Nights” by Mary Zimmerman. Zimmerman’s version of the Arabian Nights is a live… Continue reading Zimmerman’s Arabian Nights

Sharahyar’s Haiku: Our promise brokenKilling you is not enoughAll of them will pay Arabian Nights Haiku: Prison or fairy taleHe is chained to a bedDoor locked until dawn Sharazad’s Haku You keep him cliffhungUsing your wits and talentSaving all others Madman’s Haiku Fooled by mirageNeedlessly cruel and heartlessHe gets what’s coming

Through the movies “Disney’s Aladdin” and “Thieves of Baghdad” there is a consistency in the portrayal of the Oriental. All the people in the towns (i.e., the commoners) are extremely violent. They do not hesitate to tear someone apart for stealing, which is something they’ve attempted to do to the protagonists in both movies. This… Continue reading FYS Essay

Through both of the movies that we’ve watched or been required to watch for this class, I’ve noticed a consistency in their portrayal of the Oriental. All the people in the towns (i.e., the commoners) are extremely violent. They do not hesitate to tear someone apart for stealing, which is something they’ve attempted to do… Continue reading FYS Essay First Draft

Erne’s main argument is that there’s always been animosity between the Western world and the Islamic world, and in due time the 2 might eventually go to battle and be wiped out. But why are things that way? Erne gives several reasons:There’s been wars between the West and IslamThere’s bad blood between Christianity(main religion of… Continue reading Analyzing

Jasmine’s independence make her appeal to the west. By going against the original, Disney gave young girls a good role model.