December 6, 2012
5 - 5:37
Gulliver's Travels
Pages: 133-143
He's still talking to the king about political things and England and what not. Quinbus tells the king of guns and teaches them how to make them. Also, he notices that even though they have a printing press, there is a lack of books and the army is very small and not trained well.
The main character is very curious. He reads some of their books, which proves to be a strenuous task, to learn and understand why the prince has an army and teaches them military discipline. Also, he learns of their history.
I was more focused today because I was not in a distracting setting or tired.
Thursday, 6 December 2012
December 6, 2012
5 - 5:37
Gulliver's Travels
Pages: 133-143
He's still talking to the king about political things and England and what not. Quinbus tells the king of guns and teaches them how to make them. Also, he notices that even though they have a printing press, there is a lack of books and the army is very small and not trained well.
The main character is very curious. He reads some of their books, which proves to be a strenuous task, to learn and understand why the prince has an army and teaches them military discipline. Also, he learns of their history.
I was more focused today because I was not in a distracting setting or tired.
5 - 5:37
Gulliver's Travels
Pages: 133-143
He's still talking to the king about political things and England and what not. Quinbus tells the king of guns and teaches them how to make them. Also, he notices that even though they have a printing press, there is a lack of books and the army is very small and not trained well.
The main character is very curious. He reads some of their books, which proves to be a strenuous task, to learn and understand why the prince has an army and teaches them military discipline. Also, he learns of their history.
I was more focused today because I was not in a distracting setting or tired.
December 5, 2012
11:40 - 12
Gulliver's Travels
Pages: 127-132
Apparently Quinbus likes music and knows how to play the spinet. He tries very hard to please the king and queen. The king is curious about England and asks lots of questions which Quinbus is delighted to answer as he is a little nationalistic.
What surprised me was how much the king wanted to know. I was also shocked by the fact that he was listening so intently and asking questions and stuff. It was a nice kind of surprise though because usually kings think their kingdom is the best and there's no room for improvement.
I didn't read so good today because it was late and I was kind of tired which made it hard to concentrate and focus on what was going on.
11:40 - 12
Gulliver's Travels
Pages: 127-132
Apparently Quinbus likes music and knows how to play the spinet. He tries very hard to please the king and queen. The king is curious about England and asks lots of questions which Quinbus is delighted to answer as he is a little nationalistic.
What surprised me was how much the king wanted to know. I was also shocked by the fact that he was listening so intently and asking questions and stuff. It was a nice kind of surprise though because usually kings think their kingdom is the best and there's no room for improvement.
I didn't read so good today because it was late and I was kind of tired which made it hard to concentrate and focus on what was going on.
Tuesday, 4 December 2012
December 4, 2012
7:30 - 7:50
Gulliver's Travels
Pages: 118-126
Because he's so small, he gets into a lot of tough situations. One time, he was left alone in the garden and a dog took him in his mouth. Thankfully, Quinbus was unharmed by the dog's teeth. Another time, a monkey took Quinbus onto the roof and hurt him so badly he was confined to bed for a fortnight to recover from his injuries.
The main character wants to have his independence and be free to roam around however, he is too small and it's not safe. He also wants to be treated like a person. For example, the maids get dressed in front of him and they're all naked while he is right there. They would not do this in front the native men of their country, however, they think its ok to do that in front of him.
When I read today, I realized that this guy is very observant. He documents everything and I wonder how he does that.
7:30 - 7:50
Gulliver's Travels
Pages: 118-126
Because he's so small, he gets into a lot of tough situations. One time, he was left alone in the garden and a dog took him in his mouth. Thankfully, Quinbus was unharmed by the dog's teeth. Another time, a monkey took Quinbus onto the roof and hurt him so badly he was confined to bed for a fortnight to recover from his injuries.
The main character wants to have his independence and be free to roam around however, he is too small and it's not safe. He also wants to be treated like a person. For example, the maids get dressed in front of him and they're all naked while he is right there. They would not do this in front the native men of their country, however, they think its ok to do that in front of him.
When I read today, I realized that this guy is very observant. He documents everything and I wonder how he does that.
Monday, 3 December 2012
December 3, 2012
12:10 - 12:30
Gulliver's Travels
Pages: 111-118
He is describing the country and thinks the maps should be corrected. He gets to see a lot of stuff such as the temple and he gets a small carrying box that is easier to carry while they're traveling across the country.
The main character is very curious. He wants to explore everything and see all that the country has to offer. After seeing how large it is, he thinks that modem maps need to be corrected because there is more between Japan and California than just ocean.
I read alright today because although it was quiet with so many people gone but I kept thinking of the verdict paragraph which kept distracted me.
12:10 - 12:30
Gulliver's Travels
Pages: 111-118
He is describing the country and thinks the maps should be corrected. He gets to see a lot of stuff such as the temple and he gets a small carrying box that is easier to carry while they're traveling across the country.
The main character is very curious. He wants to explore everything and see all that the country has to offer. After seeing how large it is, he thinks that modem maps need to be corrected because there is more between Japan and California than just ocean.
I read alright today because although it was quiet with so many people gone but I kept thinking of the verdict paragraph which kept distracted me.
Sunday, 2 December 2012
December 2, 2012
3 - 3:30
Gulliver's Travels
95-110
The farmer's daughter takes care of him and they go all over the town showing off the tiny Quibus for money. All this traveling and performing for the big people has been taking a toll on his health and in fear that he will die, the farmer sells Quinbus to the queen who likes him a lot to live there along with his daughter who takes good care of him. The scholars don't know what to make of him, some think he's a robot others have their own theories but he tells them of his country and defends it quite well. Everyone likes him except the queen's dwarf who keeps being me to him.
The author's writing style is very repetitive. He documents what happens on his travels and puts in his opinions and stuff. He uses really big words as well and writes like the style on the 1700/1800s.
I'll read better next time if I go to a secluded place with no noise and no distractions.
3 - 3:30
Gulliver's Travels
95-110
The farmer's daughter takes care of him and they go all over the town showing off the tiny Quibus for money. All this traveling and performing for the big people has been taking a toll on his health and in fear that he will die, the farmer sells Quinbus to the queen who likes him a lot to live there along with his daughter who takes good care of him. The scholars don't know what to make of him, some think he's a robot others have their own theories but he tells them of his country and defends it quite well. Everyone likes him except the queen's dwarf who keeps being me to him.
The author's writing style is very repetitive. He documents what happens on his travels and puts in his opinions and stuff. He uses really big words as well and writes like the style on the 1700/1800s.
I'll read better next time if I go to a secluded place with no noise and no distractions.
Saturday, 1 December 2012
December 1, 2012
10 - 10:30
Gulliver's Travels
Pages: 83-94
He is now in a new land where the natives there a much larger than he is. The people are very nice to him even though they don't understand each other. He was attacked by rats that were very big compared to him and he killed them. Also, because they're so big, he could see all their imperfections which made them look kinda weird and deformed but when he was in Lilliput, the people there thought he was weird looking because they could see all his imperfections quite clearly.
The most interesting idea I've read is "Undoubtedly philosophers are in the right, when they tell us that nothing is great or little otherwise than by comparison." I found this interesting because its true. Whenever we see something we classify it as being small or big. However the object itself isn't small or big. But when we compare it to other surrounding objects, it will be either smaller or larger than those objects which make it appear small or large.
My reading was mediocre because I was reading good until I got to a particular part and I had to share it with my sister because it was so weird.
10 - 10:30
Gulliver's Travels
Pages: 83-94
He is now in a new land where the natives there a much larger than he is. The people are very nice to him even though they don't understand each other. He was attacked by rats that were very big compared to him and he killed them. Also, because they're so big, he could see all their imperfections which made them look kinda weird and deformed but when he was in Lilliput, the people there thought he was weird looking because they could see all his imperfections quite clearly.
The most interesting idea I've read is "Undoubtedly philosophers are in the right, when they tell us that nothing is great or little otherwise than by comparison." I found this interesting because its true. Whenever we see something we classify it as being small or big. However the object itself isn't small or big. But when we compare it to other surrounding objects, it will be either smaller or larger than those objects which make it appear small or large.
My reading was mediocre because I was reading good until I got to a particular part and I had to share it with my sister because it was so weird.
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