ASP: Discussion June11th

In this class, we talked about what items we should bring if we are left on an uninhabited island. Before we chose items, we made 7 categories which are essential to survive: air, water, food, fire, shelter, clothes and mental stimulation(fun, enjoyment). Then I chose items which are needed for each categories.

12 items which I have chosen are following:
1. a large cooking pot 2. matches 3. an army knife 4. an axe 5. a hammer / nails 6. a fishing pole 7.toothbrushes 8. soap 9. a lamp 10. a flying pan 11. sunglasses 12. a book

I think a large pot is useful because it can be used for both keeping water and cooking. Matches can be used as a starter of fire. An army knife is an item for protecting myself and cutting vegetables or fruit. An axe and a hammer/ nails are tools for building a shelter. Then the last item, a book, is an item which helps you keep mental health. For these reasons, I chose these items.

ARW Blogging Assignment 6

The most useful approach to use in critically analyzing The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemmingway is the approach of Santiago as a Christ Figure. The reason I choose it as the most appropriate approach is that there are several figures which have a relation to Christ in this book. For example, 3 days is the time of hardship for Santiago and also for Christ. Moreover, the description of his fighting with a big fish, his bleeding hands or his falling while carrying the mast, reminds us of Christ suffering from the passion. For these reasons, I think this approach is the most appropriate.

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