Ishani+Vyas

Assignment # 1:My Hero

According to Joseph Campbell, a hero is somebody admired for their courage or does something heroic for his community. I think that The Dalai Lama of Tibet could definitely fit into this category. Tenzin Gyasto was born in 1935. He was taken from his parents to an ancient Buddhist Monastery in Tibet where he was groomed for the role of Dalai Lama, the political leader of Tibet. He is a hero because of all of the things he has done to help free Tibetans from the harsh occupation of the Chinese. Since China invaded Tibet in 1959, he and many other Tibetans went into expulsion, the Dalai Lama has been using nonviolent ways to try to bring freedom to his country. For decades the Dalai Lama has been seeking help from the International Political Community to end the destruction of Tibetan culture. This destruction includes the removal of more than 6,000 temples and the deaths of at least one million Tibetans. The Dalai Lama has been awarded the Nobel __#|Prize__ for his commitment in aiding the causes of nonviolence and human rights. After more than 50 years of the brutal occupation of the Chinese, many forms of Tibetan culture have been lost. However, the work of the Dalai Lama's activism has created hope for many lost people. The Dalai Lama of Tibet is a hero who should be known throughout the world.

Sources- http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_did_the_Dalai_Lama_do_to_be_a_hero_to_so_many_people

http://www.myrkothum.com/the-dalai-lama-guide-to-happiness/

Assignment 2: Golden Age

In my Golden Age, or perfect world, I would live on an exotic island . I would live with my family and my dog. All of the people and animals dwelling on the island would be friendly. There would be no deadly storms that could harm the population of the island. There would be a small __#|school__ on the oceanfront andeducation would be valued. Everybody would respect eachother and there would be no bullying. Poaching would not be allowed and animals and humans would live in harmony with eachother. Everything on the island would be walking distance, so no fuel would cause pollution that would destruct the environment. On the island, there would be food growing, and every stream had fresh, __#|clean water__. Sickness would be scarce and almost anything could be cured with the natural herbs of the island. No weapons would be sold on the island, therefore, no violence would occur. I feel that if the whole world was like this there would be ongoing peace.

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 * Assignment #3-The God __#|Teacher__....Gifts **

A two-sided gift is something that has both a positive and negayive effect on you. My two sided gift is __#|my iphone__. On the positive side, my __#|phone__ allows me to communicate with people. I can email, text, call, and play games. On the negative side, this is a huge distraction in my life. I feel as if I have only been on my phone for two miutes, whereas, I have spent an hour on it. This often delays my priorities. Although I am glad to have my phone, I need to learn how to managle my time better.

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Assignment #4- The End of Childhood

A recent event for me that has caused the end of childhood, or innocence, is the start of eighth grade. Unlike previous years, I have a much more rigorous work load. Now my daily schedule has tremendously changed due to hard tests or projects. Instead of going home and relaxing, I now have to do my work as soon as I get home. This has caused me to lose my innocence because I don't always look at the world now, as being a happy, relaxing place. I know it will only get tougher, but i'm sure I can manage if I keep working hard.

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Assignment 5-The Flood The waves rising higher and higher The sand turning into a storm The earth slowly set ablaze on fire Turning dark and deformed The trees getting devoured one by one People running and scurrying with fear There is no more sun The end is near



Assignment #6-Changes

In Baucis and Philemon, a Greek myth, metamorphosis takes place for the elderly couple. When Jupiter and Mercury, disguised as peasants, are looking for a place to spend the night, Baucis and Philemon are the only ones that are hospitable to them. Though they were poor, their generosity eclipsed that of their rich neighbors. They treat them kindly, and in reward, their house is turned into a beautiful temple and they get to die together. They changed for the better.



Assignment #7-Changes in our world I believe that a major change in our world today is our use of technology. It has changed the world because now people are not as hardworking as they used to be, and they have become more lazy and distracted. Technology is just the easy way out of doing things such as, looking up a word in the dictionary(book version). People tend to exercise much less due to cars, and get into the habit of driving everywhere, including short distances. However, technology's bad is overweighed by it's good. Technology allows people to be safer(cellphones), has an easier method of catching criminals, and can diagnose and help cure sicknesses.

Sources- https://www.google.com/search?q=changes+in+the+world

Assignment #8- Favorite season

Out of all of the seasons, my favorite is spring. I love it because the weather is perfect-not too hot or cold. During spring the flowers begining to bloom and it adds color to the dreary world. The only flaw I have with the season is the pollen, since I am allergic to it. I also enjoy how the day is longer and brighter and how the animals come out. I associate spring with the flood archetype because everything starts over and is new. It is like rebirth. S ources- [|http://www.google.com/search?q=spring&hl=en&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=EeVSUc3HH] urj4AOn1oAQ&ved=0CE4QsAQ&biw=1280&bih=943#imgrc=_3Tg4L0KkpkxBM%


 * Assignment #9 **

The Mythmaker unit has taught me many life lessons. It has opened up a whole new side of the world for me. For example, one of the most important archetypes, the end of childhood, has helped me realize that the world is just a cycle. I have to except it because everybody goes through this.

It has also shown me he significance behind symbolism. I now know that we once had a golden age, and after every golden age comes a silver, bronze iron, etc. It taught me that the flood destroys the earth to cleanse it and it is basically rebirth. The Mythmaker unit will make me appreciate the details of life more.