Marvin K. Mooney: Unwanted Politician
In Dr. Seuss' book Marvin K. Mooney, Will You Please Go Now!, the character Marvin K. Mooney is, frankly, asked to leave. The plot of the book consists of a voice repeatedly commanding him to go. However, no matter the plausible options presented for him, Marvin remains static, an expression of displeasure on his never changing face. Marvin K. Mooney symbolizes unwanted politicians throughout history, such as Richard M. Nixon, Hillary Clinton, George Bush and Stephen Harper. These figures had drawn out their duties, and though they once did great things and had potential, became unpopular. The public asked for their leave by any means necessary, and yet they continued to overstay their welcome. Like Marvin K. They only depart when forcibly dismissed or after humiliation that could have easily been avoided. This essay will discuss the parallels between Seuss' allegory and real life political and social figures.
One such example of Marvin K. representing a political figure is Richard Nixon. Nixon was a corrupt politician. He eventually resigned his position of president after several trials proving he knew of the Watergate scandal. The Republican party (Nixon's) was literally spying on the Democrats through means of sound-recording devices. Nixon knew of his fellow party member's crimes, and being the paranoid individual that he was, allowed them to pass. He eventually stepped down, as if not he could have been impeached. Nixon and Mooney are clearly similar. Nixon became extremely unpopular toward the end of his term, the public felt he should step down. The following quote further supports our thesis: “My good friend Dr. Seuss wrote a book a few years ago titled “Marvin K. Mooney Will You Please Go Now!” He sent me a copy the other day and crossed out “Marvin K. Mooney” and replaced it with “Richard M. Nixon.” Seuss lived during Nixon's time, and being interested in politics as he was, would know about the Watergate scandal. The above quote concretely demonstrates our thesis of Marvin K. playing the allegory for unpopular politicians, and ultimately, an unwanted figure.Some people simply lack the ability to accept change and move past what they know to try new experiences. [i.e., leaving home, the end of a relationship, getting fired from a job, etc.] While fear of the unknown is basic human nature, there are also those who do not recognize the end of their prime. Another example is Britney Spears, who is making yet another comeback.So what is it that makes people unable to accept change? Not wanting to leave the security blanket of what they know to be safe? Afraid of the unknown and trying new experiences? In the words of Robin Zander, the lead vocalist of Cheap Trick, “I want you to want me.” Is it the feeling of being wanted by the adoring public?Metathesiophobia is a fear of change [not quarters, dimes, etc.] It's a common, if irrational fear of change and of the unknown. While all humans are afraid of what they don't know, Metathesiophobia, , occurs when the mind attaches emotions to a situation and then tries to prevent it from happening again. Some symptoms include nausea, shaking, heart palpitations, or anxiety attacks. So maybe Marvin K. Mooney is suffering from a fear of change. This fear affects people into not taking risks and not progressing past the safe and the known.The allegory of unwanted politicians continues with George Bush. He came into office on January 20 2001, and since then has started two wars, rationalized and legalized torture [Guantanamo bay] and has a ... less than admirable history regarding the environment. He served a full two terms, maybe only to see if he could finish any of the things he'd started [the war in Iraq.] With “Bushisms” (comical speaking errors on Bush's part) such as the phrase “is our children learning”, Bush is finally stepping down to Barack Obama who will “help our wings take dream.”The epidemic is also extremely present in the music industry, as observed with such former stars as Madonna, New Kids on the Block, the Backstreet Boys, and many, many others.A recent example of the pop-star comeback is “pop sensation” Britney Spears. After a temporary leave from her musical career (combating depression, insanity, and child birth), Britney resurfaced at the VMAs with a bad costume, a bad performance, and an awful attempt at lip synching her then-new song “Gimme More”. However, even after this less-than-inspired show, Britney seemed to ignore the criticisms and continue releasing more songs, and going as far as scheduling a 2009 tour. Britney
Spears has been around for far too long. Before we have another case like Madonna on our hands, the public needs to speak up.From Nixon to Bush to Spears, the continuing trend of ignorance toward the people's voice. It is human instinct to hold on to what we cherish, and the things humans cherish most is power, whatever form this power is in, be it limelight, political status, or anything else. When it comes time for the power to shift, people struggle to cope. Hopefully in the future, people will learn from past examples, and recognize when the time comes to step down.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Marvin K. Mooney Rough
Marvin K. Mooney; Unwanted Politician In Dr. Seuss' book Marvin K. Mooney, Will You Please Go Now!, the character Marvin K. Mooney is, frankly, asked to leave. The plot of the book consists of a voice repeatedly commanding him to go. However, no matter the [plausible options presented for him, Marvin remains static, an expression of displeasure on his never changing face. Marvin K. Mooney symbolizes unwanted politicians throughout history, such as Richard M. Nixon, Hillary Clinton, George Bush and Stephen Harper. These figures had drawn out their duties, and though they once did great things and had potential, became unpopular. The public asked to leave by any means necessary, and yet they continued to overstay their welcome. Like Marvin K. They only depart when forcibly dismissed or after humiliation that could have easily been avoided. This essay will discuss the parallels between Seuss' allegory and real life political and social figures. One such example of Marvin K. representing a political figure is Richard Nixon. Nixon was a corrupt politician. He eventually resigned his position of president after several trials proving he knew of the Watergate scandal. The Republican party (Nixon's) was literally spying on the Democrats through means of sound-recording devices. Nixon knew of his fellow party members crimes, and being the paranoid individual that he was, allowed them to pass. He eventually stepped down, otherwise he could have easily been impeached. Nixon and Mooney are clearly similar. Nixon became extremely unpopular toward the end of his term, the public felt he should step down. The following quote further supports our thesis: “My good friend Dr. Seuss wrote a book a few years ago titled “Marvin K. Mooney Will You Please Go Now!” He sent me a copy the other day and crossed out “Marvin K. Mooney” and replaced it with “Richard M. Nixon.”Seuss lived during Nixon's time, and being interested in politics as he was, would know about the Watergate scandal. The above quote concretely demonstrates our thesis of Marvin K. Playing the allegory for unpopular politicians, and ultimately, an unwanted figure.
Some people simply lack the ability to accept change and move past what they know to try new experiences. [I.e., leaving home, the end of a relationship, getting fired from a job, etc.] While fear of the unknown is basic human nature, there are also those who do not recognize the end of their prime. Another example is Britney Spears, who is making yet another comeback.
So what is it that makes people unable to accept change? Not wanting to leave the security blanket of what they know to be safe? Afraid of the unknown and trying new experiences? In the words of Robin Zander, the lead vocalist of Cheap Trick, “I want you to want me.” Is it the feeling of being wanted by the adoring public?
Metathesiophobia is a fear of change. [Not quarters, dimes, etc.] It's a common if irrational fear of change and of the unknown. While all humans are afraid of what they don't know, Metathesiophobia, like all fears, occurs when the mind attaches emotions to a situation and then tries to prevent it from happening again. Some symptoms include nausea, shaking, hart palpitations, or anxiety attacks. So maybe Marvin K. Mooney is suffering from a fear of change. This fear affects people into not taking risks and not progressing past the safe and the known.
The allegory of unwanted politicians continues with George Bush. He came into office on January 20 2001, and since then has started two wars, rationalized and legalized torture [Guantanamo bay] and has a ... less than admirable history regarding the environment. He served a full two terms, maybe only to see if he could finish any of the things he'd started [the war in Iraq.] With “Bushisms” (comical speaking errors on Bush's part) such as the phrase “is our children learning”, Bush is finally stepping down to Barack Obama who will “help our wings take dream.”
The epidemic is also extremely present in the music industry, as observed with such former stars as Madonna, New Kids on the Block, the Backstreet Boys, and many, many others.
An recent example of the pop-star comeback is “pop sensation” Britney Spears. After a temporary leave from her musical career (combating depression, insanity, and child birth), Britney resurfaced at the VMAs with a bad costume, a bad performance, and an awful attempt at lip synching her then-new song “Gimme More”. However, even after this less-than-inspired show, Britney seemed to ignore the criticisms and continue releasing more songs, and going as far as scheduling a 2009 tour. Britney Spears has been around for far too long. Before we have another case like Madonna on our hands, the public needs to speak up.
From Nixon to Bush to Spears, the continuing trend of ignorance toward the people's voice. It is human instinct to hold on to what we cherish, and the things humans cherish most is power. Whatever form this power is in, be it limelight, political status, or anything else. When it comes time for the power to shift, people struggle to cope. Hopefully in the future, people will learn from past examples, and recognize when the time comes to step down.
Some people simply lack the ability to accept change and move past what they know to try new experiences. [I.e., leaving home, the end of a relationship, getting fired from a job, etc.] While fear of the unknown is basic human nature, there are also those who do not recognize the end of their prime. Another example is Britney Spears, who is making yet another comeback.
So what is it that makes people unable to accept change? Not wanting to leave the security blanket of what they know to be safe? Afraid of the unknown and trying new experiences? In the words of Robin Zander, the lead vocalist of Cheap Trick, “I want you to want me.” Is it the feeling of being wanted by the adoring public?
Metathesiophobia is a fear of change. [Not quarters, dimes, etc.] It's a common if irrational fear of change and of the unknown. While all humans are afraid of what they don't know, Metathesiophobia, like all fears, occurs when the mind attaches emotions to a situation and then tries to prevent it from happening again. Some symptoms include nausea, shaking, hart palpitations, or anxiety attacks. So maybe Marvin K. Mooney is suffering from a fear of change. This fear affects people into not taking risks and not progressing past the safe and the known.
The allegory of unwanted politicians continues with George Bush. He came into office on January 20 2001, and since then has started two wars, rationalized and legalized torture [Guantanamo bay] and has a ... less than admirable history regarding the environment. He served a full two terms, maybe only to see if he could finish any of the things he'd started [the war in Iraq.] With “Bushisms” (comical speaking errors on Bush's part) such as the phrase “is our children learning”, Bush is finally stepping down to Barack Obama who will “help our wings take dream.”
The epidemic is also extremely present in the music industry, as observed with such former stars as Madonna, New Kids on the Block, the Backstreet Boys, and many, many others.
An recent example of the pop-star comeback is “pop sensation” Britney Spears. After a temporary leave from her musical career (combating depression, insanity, and child birth), Britney resurfaced at the VMAs with a bad costume, a bad performance, and an awful attempt at lip synching her then-new song “Gimme More”. However, even after this less-than-inspired show, Britney seemed to ignore the criticisms and continue releasing more songs, and going as far as scheduling a 2009 tour. Britney Spears has been around for far too long. Before we have another case like Madonna on our hands, the public needs to speak up.
From Nixon to Bush to Spears, the continuing trend of ignorance toward the people's voice. It is human instinct to hold on to what we cherish, and the things humans cherish most is power. Whatever form this power is in, be it limelight, political status, or anything else. When it comes time for the power to shift, people struggle to cope. Hopefully in the future, people will learn from past examples, and recognize when the time comes to step down.
Friday, January 16, 2009
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Marvin K. Mooney; Unwanted Politician
The definition of the word Metathesiophobia is “the fear of change”. In Dr. Seuss' book Marvin K. Mooney, Will You Please Go Now!, the character Marvin K. Mooney is simply asked to leave. The course of the book consists of a voice repeatedly commanding him to go. However, no matter the [plausible options presented for him, Marvin remains static, an expression of displeasure on his never changing face.
Marvin K. Mooney symbolizes unwanted politicians throughout history, such as Richard M. Nixon, Hillary Clinton, George Bush and Steven Harper. These figures had drawn out their duties, and though they once did great things and had potential, became unpopular. The public asked to leave by any means necessary, and yet they continued to overstay their welcome. Like Marvin K. They only depart when forcibly dismissed or after humiliation that could have easily been avoided. This essay will discuss the parallels between Seuss' allegory and real life political and social issues.
One such example of Marvin K. representing a political figure is Richard Nixon. Nixon was a corrupt politician. He eventually resigned his position of president after several trials proving he knew of the Watergate scandal. The Republican party (Nixon's) was literally spying on the Democrats through means of sound-recording devices. Nixon knew of his fellow party members crimes, and being the paranoid individual that he was, allowed them to pass. He eventually stepped down, otherwise he could have easily been impeached.
Nixon and Mooney are clearly similar. Nixon became extremely unpopular toward the end of his term, the public felt he should step down. The following quote further supports our thesis:
“My good friend Dr. Seuss wrote a book a few years ago titled “Marvin K. Mooney Will You Please Go Now!” He sent me a copy the other day and crossed out “Marvin K. Mooney” and replaced it with “Richard M. Nixon.””
Seuss lived during Nixon's time, and being interested in politics as he was, would know about the Watergate scandal. The above quote concretely demonstrates our thesis of Marvin K. Playing the allegory for unpopular politicians, and ultimately, an unwanted figure.
Metathesiophobia is a fear of change. [Not quarters, dimes, etc.] It's a common if irrational fear of change and of the unknown. While all humans are afraid of what they dont know, Metathesiophobia is, like all fears, occurs when the mind attaches emotions to a situation and then tries to prevent them from happening again. Some symptoms include nausea, shaking, hart palpitations, or anxiety attacks. So maybe Marvin K. Mooney is suffering from a fear of change. This fear affects people into not taking risks and not let their lives and progressing past the safe and the known.
Some people simply lack the ability to accept change and move past what they know to try new experiences. [I.e., leaving home, the end of a relationship, getting fired from a job, etc.] While fear of the unknown is basic human nature, there are also those who simply do not know when they need to step down.
The definition of the word Metathesiophobia is “the fear of change”. In Dr. Seuss' book Marvin K. Mooney, Will You Please Go Now!, the character Marvin K. Mooney is simply asked to leave. The course of the book consists of a voice repeatedly commanding him to go. However, no matter the [plausible options presented for him, Marvin remains static, an expression of displeasure on his never changing face.
Marvin K. Mooney symbolizes unwanted politicians throughout history, such as Richard M. Nixon, Hillary Clinton, George Bush and Steven Harper. These figures had drawn out their duties, and though they once did great things and had potential, became unpopular. The public asked to leave by any means necessary, and yet they continued to overstay their welcome. Like Marvin K. They only depart when forcibly dismissed or after humiliation that could have easily been avoided. This essay will discuss the parallels between Seuss' allegory and real life political and social issues.
One such example of Marvin K. representing a political figure is Richard Nixon. Nixon was a corrupt politician. He eventually resigned his position of president after several trials proving he knew of the Watergate scandal. The Republican party (Nixon's) was literally spying on the Democrats through means of sound-recording devices. Nixon knew of his fellow party members crimes, and being the paranoid individual that he was, allowed them to pass. He eventually stepped down, otherwise he could have easily been impeached.
Nixon and Mooney are clearly similar. Nixon became extremely unpopular toward the end of his term, the public felt he should step down. The following quote further supports our thesis:
“My good friend Dr. Seuss wrote a book a few years ago titled “Marvin K. Mooney Will You Please Go Now!” He sent me a copy the other day and crossed out “Marvin K. Mooney” and replaced it with “Richard M. Nixon.””
Seuss lived during Nixon's time, and being interested in politics as he was, would know about the Watergate scandal. The above quote concretely demonstrates our thesis of Marvin K. Playing the allegory for unpopular politicians, and ultimately, an unwanted figure.
Metathesiophobia is a fear of change. [Not quarters, dimes, etc.] It's a common if irrational fear of change and of the unknown. While all humans are afraid of what they dont know, Metathesiophobia is, like all fears, occurs when the mind attaches emotions to a situation and then tries to prevent them from happening again. Some symptoms include nausea, shaking, hart palpitations, or anxiety attacks. So maybe Marvin K. Mooney is suffering from a fear of change. This fear affects people into not taking risks and not let their lives and progressing past the safe and the known.
Some people simply lack the ability to accept change and move past what they know to try new experiences. [I.e., leaving home, the end of a relationship, getting fired from a job, etc.] While fear of the unknown is basic human nature, there are also those who simply do not know when they need to step down.
Metathesiophobia
Metathesiophobia is the fear of changes (as we learned today while looking at a list of phobias). We have come to the conclusion that Marvin K. Mooney may have Metathesiophobia. The "voice" is telling MKM to leave, but being afraid of change, he refuses to leave. Eventually, MKM overcomes his phobia of change, and decides to leave. In that respect, 'Marvin K. Mooney Will You Please Go Now?' could be an inspirational book to those whos suffer from a fear of changes - which is one of the most globally common phobias.
Even if MKM does have this popular fear, there is no explanation as to why he is being asked to leave...
Even if MKM does have this popular fear, there is no explanation as to why he is being asked to leave...
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Melanie was absent today.
Hailey started writing a rough draft of the essay. John did more research on the political figures, exspecially Nixon. We discussed the dealines and work load, as well as filling Melanie.
Also we have decided, in our essay to use the online examples (such as the Hilary Clinton macro) as evidence towards the connection between Dr. Seuss and our thesis.
Other possible examples include any case where people fear theunkown or clign to what is lost.
Hailey started writing a rough draft of the essay. John did more research on the political figures, exspecially Nixon. We discussed the dealines and work load, as well as filling Melanie.
Also we have decided, in our essay to use the online examples (such as the Hilary Clinton macro) as evidence towards the connection between Dr. Seuss and our thesis.
Other possible examples include any case where people fear theunkown or clign to what is lost.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Today, Wednesday, Melanie, Hailey and John discussed the mechanics of the essay, and how to go about it. As advised in class, they agree that the style of an informal essay would be appropriate for the project.
Continuing with Marvin K. Mooney playing the role of the visitor who has overstayed their welcome, the essay will address this in multiple forms, including politicians (Bush, Nixon, Clinton).
Today, research was done on Richard Nixon and the Watergate scandal (and his pardon thereafter), as well as Stephen Harper's controversial attempt to call an election in winter '08.
Continuing with Marvin K. Mooney playing the role of the visitor who has overstayed their welcome, the essay will address this in multiple forms, including politicians (Bush, Nixon, Clinton).
Today, research was done on Richard Nixon and the Watergate scandal (and his pardon thereafter), as well as Stephen Harper's controversial attempt to call an election in winter '08.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
THESIS STATEMENT
We have decided through popular vote [aka John's gone] to create a thesis statement, which reads the following:
Marvin K. Mooney represents the unwanted politician, animal, child, and meatloaf sandwhich rotting in the back of your fridge to everyone. No, seriously, those things start to stink after a while.
But the question we must now face is: who is correct in the actions of Marvin K. Mooney? Him or the voice?
Obviously MKM is responsable for his own actions. But why don't we know what he did? He's just being told to leave. The good doctor based his book on a political scandal but it can be related to so much more.
So we're going to continue researching and developing ideas so we can figure out what the true meaning of MKM was and who is just in this court of law.
Marvin K. Mooney represents the unwanted politician, animal, child, and meatloaf sandwhich rotting in the back of your fridge to everyone. No, seriously, those things start to stink after a while.
But the question we must now face is: who is correct in the actions of Marvin K. Mooney? Him or the voice?
Obviously MKM is responsable for his own actions. But why don't we know what he did? He's just being told to leave. The good doctor based his book on a political scandal but it can be related to so much more.
So we're going to continue researching and developing ideas so we can figure out what the true meaning of MKM was and who is just in this court of law.
Richard M. Nixon
This was published in the Washington Post on the 30th of July, 1974 (Nixon resigned as the president of the United States on the 8th of August, 1974. Coincidence? Probably not.)
My good friend Dr. Seuss wrote a book a few years ago titled "Marvin K. Mooney Will You Please Go Now!" He sent me a copy the other day and crossed out "Marvin K. Mooney" and replaced it with "Richard M. Nixon." It sounded like fun so I asked him if I could reprint it. Please read it aloud.
"Richard M. Nixon will you please go now!The time has come.The time has come.The time is now.Just go. Go. Go! I don't care how. You can go by foot. You can go by cow. Richard M. Nixon will you please go now! You can go on skates. You can go on skis. You can go in a hat. But Please go. Please! I don't care. You can goBy bike. You can goOn a Zike-BikeIf you like. If you like You can goIn an old blue shoe. Just go, go, GO! Please do, do, do, DO! Richard M. NixonI don't care how. Richard M. Nixon Will you pleaseGO NOW! You can go on stilts. You can go by fish. You can go in a Crunk-CarIf you wish. If you wishYou may goBy lion's tale. Or stamp yourselfAnd go by mail. Richard M. NixonDon't you knowThe time has comeTo go, go, GO! Get on your way! Please Richard M.! You might like going in a Zumble-Zay. You can go by balloon . . . Or broomstick. OrYou can go by camelIn a bureau drawer. You can go by bumble-boat. . . or jet. I don't care how you go. Just get! Richard M. Nixon! I don't care how. Richard M. NixonWill you please GO NOW! I said GOAnd GOI meant . . . The time had comeSo . . . Richard WENT."
By Art Buchwald
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/04/19/AR2006041901099.html
My good friend Dr. Seuss wrote a book a few years ago titled "Marvin K. Mooney Will You Please Go Now!" He sent me a copy the other day and crossed out "Marvin K. Mooney" and replaced it with "Richard M. Nixon." It sounded like fun so I asked him if I could reprint it. Please read it aloud.
"Richard M. Nixon will you please go now!The time has come.The time has come.The time is now.Just go. Go. Go! I don't care how. You can go by foot. You can go by cow. Richard M. Nixon will you please go now! You can go on skates. You can go on skis. You can go in a hat. But Please go. Please! I don't care. You can goBy bike. You can goOn a Zike-BikeIf you like. If you like You can goIn an old blue shoe. Just go, go, GO! Please do, do, do, DO! Richard M. NixonI don't care how. Richard M. Nixon Will you pleaseGO NOW! You can go on stilts. You can go by fish. You can go in a Crunk-CarIf you wish. If you wishYou may goBy lion's tale. Or stamp yourselfAnd go by mail. Richard M. NixonDon't you knowThe time has comeTo go, go, GO! Get on your way! Please Richard M.! You might like going in a Zumble-Zay. You can go by balloon . . . Or broomstick. OrYou can go by camelIn a bureau drawer. You can go by bumble-boat. . . or jet. I don't care how you go. Just get! Richard M. Nixon! I don't care how. Richard M. NixonWill you please GO NOW! I said GOAnd GOI meant . . . The time had comeSo . . . Richard WENT."
By Art Buchwald
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/04/19/AR2006041901099.html
BULLYING
Annother possibility of symbolizm could be bullying.
"Marvin K. Mooney could you plase go now," could be the voice of mocking students, telling him that he is unloved and that nobody wants him.
Did Marvin K. Mooney ever do anything wrong? He's constantly being asked to leave with no reasons WHY. This is suffocating his human rights. Are they racist to purple-wearing midgets? What did he ever do to them? Also: how did Marvin. K. Mooney get there? What is he doing there? Why is he so stubborn and opposed to leaving?
Marvin K. Mooney clearly symbolizes the poor, misunderstood kid, in the back of your science class. The voices telling him to leave are discriminitory and are telling him to 'get out of their face.' Why? WHAT DID MARVIN K MOONEY DO AND WHY IS HE BEING PUNISHED?!
These are questions that leave me staring up at my ceiling in the late of night, wondering, trying to figure out what he possibly could've done to deserve such harsh treatment. Perhaps they were correct in their asking him to evacuate the premesis. Maybe they even asked him politely the first time.
We don't know. All we know is that Marvin K. Mooney must leave. Now.
The time has come.
The time is now.
Just go.
Go.
GO!
I don't care how.
Your can go by foot.
You can go by cow.
Marvin K. Mooney
will you
please go now!
-- Dr. Seuss.
I have written a scene of an unwanted teenage girl at a party, and it goes the following way:
When Stacey showed up at Jennifer's party, she was very excited. True, her and Jennifer had recently had a falling out, however, she was sure that she would be able to get in with no problems.
After all, Jen and I have, like, been best friends forever, like. Now's like the chance to patch it up.
Her first arrival at the party was fine, she got in surrounded by friends, and started dancing and drinking. [Apple juice, that is.]
Her dancing was cut short by annother beverage being poured on her head, and on her hair! Her precious hair she'd spent so long working on to achieve the perfect straight, shiny mirror-esque quality was now ruined!
Turning around, she saw Jennifer holding the cup - the cup that had ruined her hair and was now dripping onto her pink tank top.
"Like, ohmigosh!" Stacey screamed.
Jennifer stared at her. "Stacey Z. Jones, will you please go now..."
As you can see, this book symbolizes BRUTALILITY, DISCRIMINATION, and BULLYING.
... that is all.
"Marvin K. Mooney could you plase go now," could be the voice of mocking students, telling him that he is unloved and that nobody wants him.
Did Marvin K. Mooney ever do anything wrong? He's constantly being asked to leave with no reasons WHY. This is suffocating his human rights. Are they racist to purple-wearing midgets? What did he ever do to them? Also: how did Marvin. K. Mooney get there? What is he doing there? Why is he so stubborn and opposed to leaving?
Marvin K. Mooney clearly symbolizes the poor, misunderstood kid, in the back of your science class. The voices telling him to leave are discriminitory and are telling him to 'get out of their face.' Why? WHAT DID MARVIN K MOONEY DO AND WHY IS HE BEING PUNISHED?!
These are questions that leave me staring up at my ceiling in the late of night, wondering, trying to figure out what he possibly could've done to deserve such harsh treatment. Perhaps they were correct in their asking him to evacuate the premesis. Maybe they even asked him politely the first time.
We don't know. All we know is that Marvin K. Mooney must leave. Now.
The time has come.
The time is now.
Just go.
Go.
GO!
I don't care how.
Your can go by foot.
You can go by cow.
Marvin K. Mooney
will you
please go now!
-- Dr. Seuss.
I have written a scene of an unwanted teenage girl at a party, and it goes the following way:
When Stacey showed up at Jennifer's party, she was very excited. True, her and Jennifer had recently had a falling out, however, she was sure that she would be able to get in with no problems.
After all, Jen and I have, like, been best friends forever, like. Now's like the chance to patch it up.
Her first arrival at the party was fine, she got in surrounded by friends, and started dancing and drinking. [Apple juice, that is.]
Her dancing was cut short by annother beverage being poured on her head, and on her hair! Her precious hair she'd spent so long working on to achieve the perfect straight, shiny mirror-esque quality was now ruined!
Turning around, she saw Jennifer holding the cup - the cup that had ruined her hair and was now dripping onto her pink tank top.
"Like, ohmigosh!" Stacey screamed.
Jennifer stared at her. "Stacey Z. Jones, will you please go now..."
As you can see, this book symbolizes BRUTALILITY, DISCRIMINATION, and BULLYING.
... that is all.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
COMMUNISM
Hailey Wendling is broadcasting live from the lit lab.
however, she's having a crisis: she needs to write a conspiracy theory about a book she's never read & stop referring to herself in third person.
SO.
In my opinion, this book is a delightly piece of literature but is sinister in ways we couldn't possibly understand. This "marvin k mooney" is a communist. He overstays his visits in countries and wreaks havoc. Telling him what to do, however is fascist dictorship.
This book symbolizes the constant struggle between disobeying authority to stand up for your political beliefs even if they are incorrect and corrupt on evil empires. Communism vs. facism: while communists believe everyone is equal, dictators boss everyone aroudn and they are superior [aka God Complex.] Marvin K. Mooney symbolizes communism, wanting to stay where he is like a leech and feed off the sweat/blood of others. Facism is telling him to get a move on, to get out.
Both are incorrect. Bossing people [especially comunists] around is CRUEL AND UNSUAL. Communism also fails, as history has shown us.
The hands pointing on one of the covers [three of them] are Western Europe, America and Australia, who were all greatly opposed to communism.
Eventually, after much screaming and such by the people who were all suffering and starving to death under the harsh rule of communism, he finally goes.
But what happens after is my question? Who do the voices afterwards boss around? Do they turn on each other? Do they turn on the people that they are in control of? Are they using Marvin K. Mooney like a scapegoat, and that all their problems will be solved with him leaving? Who do they think they are?
however, she's having a crisis: she needs to write a conspiracy theory about a book she's never read & stop referring to herself in third person.
SO.
In my opinion, this book is a delightly piece of literature but is sinister in ways we couldn't possibly understand. This "marvin k mooney" is a communist. He overstays his visits in countries and wreaks havoc. Telling him what to do, however is fascist dictorship.
This book symbolizes the constant struggle between disobeying authority to stand up for your political beliefs even if they are incorrect and corrupt on evil empires. Communism vs. facism: while communists believe everyone is equal, dictators boss everyone aroudn and they are superior [aka God Complex.] Marvin K. Mooney symbolizes communism, wanting to stay where he is like a leech and feed off the sweat/blood of others. Facism is telling him to get a move on, to get out.
Both are incorrect. Bossing people [especially comunists] around is CRUEL AND UNSUAL. Communism also fails, as history has shown us.
The hands pointing on one of the covers [three of them] are Western Europe, America and Australia, who were all greatly opposed to communism.
Eventually, after much screaming and such by the people who were all suffering and starving to death under the harsh rule of communism, he finally goes.
But what happens after is my question? Who do the voices afterwards boss around? Do they turn on each other? Do they turn on the people that they are in control of? Are they using Marvin K. Mooney like a scapegoat, and that all their problems will be solved with him leaving? Who do they think they are?
Meeting the third
We are meeting today for the third official time.
It is quite exciting.
We are going to find some pictures to inspire our editorial cartoon.
Which is also quite exciting.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Session The Second.
Melanie, John and Hailey decided to broaden their theme a little more. Instead of exclusively focussing on the issue of Stephen Harper's government, they will expand their topic to include other political figures of the past, possibly including George W. Bush, Jean Chretien and Richard Nixon (whom Suess himself addressed referring to this story).
[They will also stop referring to themselves in third person.]
References found:
1. Online Newspaper
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081201.wlivesimpson1202/BNStory/specialComment/home
Melanie, John and Hailey decided to broaden their theme a little more. Instead of exclusively focussing on the issue of Stephen Harper's government, they will expand their topic to include other political figures of the past, possibly including George W. Bush, Jean Chretien and Richard Nixon (whom Suess himself addressed referring to this story).
[They will also stop referring to themselves in third person.]
References found:
1. Online Newspaper
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081201.wlivesimpson1202/BNStory/specialComment/home
Friday, January 2, 2009
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