AylaS

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__Assignment #1 My Hero__
toc According to Joseph Campbell, a hero is "someone who dedicates their life to something bigger than themselves; they achieve or accomplish something beyond the normal human range." Campbell's definition of a true hero is applicable to the most influential woman in America, also known as Oprah Winfrey. Her childhood was filled with poverty, and she started her career as a radio show host in Tennessee. Winfrey slowly gained popularity in the radio world, and later in the television world. But the main thing that sets her apart from all of the other celebrities is that she uses a very large portion of her money for causes thattry to end poverty. Since she has experienced the poor side of the world, she wants to put an end to poverty. Winfrey's organization, Oprah's Angel Network, is all about opening school in rural areas and donating money to too the poor. She opened a school in Africa and actually teaches a class to the students via satellite. Oprah lives within the system and puts herself out there for a better cause. She has devoted her life to ending poverty and is very active in her charities, unlike most celebrities, who just give money and think that they are done. But Oprah has taught the world that in order to do what you desire, you have to try and be involved in what you do. As Joseph Campbell said, "the trials are as significant as the journey itself." Oprah has dedicated her life to ending the poverty of the world.

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__Assignment #2__
My Golden Age would be somewhere where I could easily seclude myself from the world, but I could also easily take a trip to somewhere very public and fun, such as the mall or a theme park. My house will be all technological, meaning that I would have robot maids and butlers. It would be somewhere on the beach, or on an island where the beaches won't be crowded all the time. However, I would have some sort of way to get back to the city and meet up with some friends or something. I would bring my friends, but I woud also like to have people there who i don't know, so I can meet new people. Everyone would be kind to one another and help each other out in a time of need. The children would have school four days a week instead of five. Everybody would live as equal; there would be no leaders or politicians or anything of that sort. Everyone would be happy, and they would get whatever they wanted, if they have a good heart. There would be no fighting or no problems between anybody. It would be like heaven on earth!!! :)



__Assignment #3 The God Teacher__
A two-sided gift would be money. Whenever my mom gives me money, I usually just spend it all rather than save it for future purposes. When I receive money, I spend it on small things that give me pleasure for a short period of time. I am happy when I get the things, but then I usually get bored of them, so it is of no use to me. I have used up my money, so it is too late. Since I don't save my money, I won't be able to buy something that would bring me long-term happiness. An example would be a camera or car or something. I do try to save my money, but it usually does not work. In our lives, money basically means success; everything costs money. I need to be more careful with my money, so I can have a successful life.

For me, coming to middle school was a loss of innocence. We were spoon fed and expected our teachers to do everything for us before. When we entered middle school, we were forced to take responsibility for our actions (detention), and we were more independent in our classes. We were not treated like babies. We were treated like adults. We were expected to do everything ourselves. This is when I realized that I wasn't an innocent child anymore. I think it was a change for the better, though. I believe that it will help us when we are adults with jobs and what not. Middle school changed my view on my life; it made me take my life and my future more seriously. I believe that this was an end of childhood because we weren't expected to behave like little kids. We were expected to behave like young adults.

**__Assignment #5__**

 * Baa baa black sheep, have you any wool? **
 * Yes sir, yes sir, three bags full! **
 * One for the master, one for the dame, **
 * And one for the little boy who lives **** down the lane. **

This poem originated from England; the wool industry was important to England's economy. Therefore, this rhyme was very popular in the Middle Ages. Wool was high in demand in the 1200's. King Edward I wanted people to pay the wool taxes, so he supported this rhyme. It symbolizes the demand for wool (the "master", "dame", and "little boy who lives down the lane"). It was published in 1744. the tune wasn't added to the poem until the late 1900's. the tune made it simpler for children to remember.

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__** Assignment #6 **__


I hear the screams of people meeting their fate. I feel the despair of a child who lost her mother. I see cities burn into flames and turn into ashes.

Why is this happening, Lord? What have we done to deserve all this? Can't You see? All is disaster. Do something to stop us from dying.

But the All Mighty Lord was angry with us. There was nothing I could do, But sit down and think my last thoughts, As the world was ending before my own two eyes.

--Ayla I think that I am like Thomas because I asked God to stop the world from ending. I think that I am like the blue-eyed son because I have seen what this disaster has brought to people.

Assignment #7
// Midas // was a story in the Changes unit in which the character Midas went through a change. He was punished by Apollo for being foolish and gave him donkey ears. From then on, he wore a turban, and the only one who knew was his hair barber. This was a punishment, because the Gods warned him, but he was so conceited that he did not listen to them.

Assignment #8
Technology is a big change that affects us all. As we, the human race, gain more knowledge on technology and how we could use it to our benefit, we keep on making life easier for ourselves. I think it is a reward because we worked hard to bring about a change in the world and we did. For example, the cars in the early 1900s are way different than the cars today. As we grow, technology grow with us.

Assignment #9
My favorite season would have to be summer. My birthday is over the summer, and we do not have school, so I don't have to get up early or worry about homework. Also, I love all the pretty flowers, and the outdoors are just full of color this time or year. Summer is the archetype The Golden Age. This means that everything is perfect and the world is running smoothly. It literally is a perfect world, and I would love to live in a world where everything is actually perfect. This archetype goes well with this season because everyone is happy and perfect in both. I think that summertime is the closest example to what The Golden Age looked like.

Assignment #10
This unit has really made me think of things from a more mature and adult level. It has opened my eyes to what problems people have everyday. I was taught that everyone makes mistakes, and their are always consequences for our actions. This unit has made me realize that it is only human to have problems and make mistakes and I am not alone.

The archetypes were interpreted by me as all events that we go through during our life. It starts at the birth and the beginning, and ends with death and evil. All the archetypes in between are the things we go through in life. I feel like archetypes are something I'll never forget, for it has taught me life lesson like mistakes are just a part of being human, and it explains what we were meant to do on earth.