The Age of Reason
The Age of Reason was an important period following the Renaissance. It was also known as the "Enlightenment" which occurred through the mid 1600's until the end of the 1700's. This era got the name "the Enlightenment" because it was a time of illumination. During this time, the ability to reason was "glorifying". Many scholars, writers, scientists, and artist used the "light of reason"and rational thought to get rid of theories, superstitions, and ignorance. Many improvements in mathematics and science occurred. Also many new ideas were developed involving basic human rights.
Reference: Literature Launchers: The Enlightenment |
Political Satire of Today's Drivers
In the political cartoon above, the writer/illustrator, Jeff Parker, introduces this cartoon in a sarcastic manner. This political cartoon is used to show that many people text and drive; this being a danger to the community. The driver of the vehicle is texting while violating many laws, for example; hitting the other vehicle, the lady walking, and the person on the bike, while also running through a stop sign. Parker names the cartoon “Florida Today”, to show that now in days, people risk being in an accident because they don’t wait to open or text a message. The writer/illustrator Jeff Parker uses a lot of humor, exaggeration, and dramatic irony in the political cartoon “Florida Today”. Humor is used throughout the entire illustration; such as, the faces of the characters that are being trampled by the careless driver, their body language, and the many objects in the air. This makes the cartoon witty and funny because the driver is saying that he is “driving home”, yet he doing more than just driving home. He is putting himself and the others in danger as well. Parker uses exaggeration by having the characters in front of the windshield and the other objects, such as the bike, caution cone, and cane in the air. He has them right in front of the car when in reality, that could not happen. At that time, either the pedestrians had the right of way or the other car did. Dramatic irony plays a big role in the illustration because the audience knows that the driver is running a stop sign, hitting people, and crashing into other cars. The driver has no idea of his surroundings because he is too busy texting instead of paying attention to the road or to the others around him. The point of the cartoon is to show how the world is becoming careless while driving and to remind people that texting and driving should not be done because it can become a big risk. It is very important for drivers to be cautious and value others while also looking out for themselves. The cartoon is used to cure the mistakes of many in the society of texting while driving, and uses many devices like humor, exaggeration, and sarcasm to show it’s dangerousness.
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Aristotle vs. Plato
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To the left, is a Google Slide Presentation of two famous Greek Philosophers; Aristotle and Plato. These two Philosophers had very different perspectives on life and how people think. Although Aristotle was one of Plato's students, he also had his own theories that contrasted Plato's. He believed that an object is defined through its purpose, and that there are four causes of existence. His theory states that the world is not exactly split up into realms. Plato, on the other hand, believed that there were two realms. One where the perfect form of something is located, and one were it's just a copy of that perfect something. The two philosophers had very different views and it is explained a bit more in the slide show presentation.
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The Gas Price talk between Newton and EINSTEIN.
Many people make mistakes but do not take full responsibility for their actions, or try to get rid of the problem quickly. Abortion is an example of one of the many problems in society. The tone of the magazine article is humorous by encouraging people to abort their unwanted child in a quick and easy procedure. Although abortion is being promoted and encouraged, the advisor of the institution is against it, making the article humorous and ironic. Throughout the article, many things are being exaggerated, such as the end results of getting an abortion. It is stated that a person can go back to their normal life and continue their wrong pathway in the blink of an eye. It is also stated that people will view you as the “worst person in the world”. Therefore, by getting rid of the moral pain, it can bring extreme happiness. John Stuart Mill believes that every individual has the freedom to have unlimited control for themselves, meaning that they can do anything they feel is correct. Because of this, Doctor Mill encourages women to go to Mill’s World and abort their child. The information provided is put in a sarcastic manner, mentioning the positive outcomes of getting rid of a “burden”. In contrast, Mill’s facility advisor, Counselor Kent, believes is it morally wrong. The counselor is there to talk the women out of the abortion. Verbal irony is being used when the magazine is trying to promote abortion, yet they have someone encouraging the opposite. The readers of the magazine expect the facility to be supporters of abortion and understanding of their mistakes. The information provided throughout the beginning of the article is encouraging, caring, and sympathetic. Unexpectedly, they receive a different view on the future procedure. It is thought to be wrong and irresponsible. Instead of getting the reader to go to the facility, the opposite happens. The reader now doubts, gets confused, and wonders what the right decision is. In the magazine article, the damage of abortion and society are being made fun of to try and solve the problem using irony and satire. The cases of abortion are being targeted because even though it is believed that women have the right to do whatever they want with their body, they also have risks, consequences, and responsibilities. The article’s exaggeration and sarcasm is used to show that abortion is immoral.
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Team Members: Abigail Morales & Rosie Zuniga
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