Lazarus Vendetta

I just finished reading the Lazarus Vendetta by Robert Ludlum and it was...AMAZING! All of his books are extremely well written and are so elaborate that they are super confusing at first.
This novel was about nanotechnology. And this is a summary of what its about...its just a TAD bit confusing. haha. But if you read it, it all makes sense!!!

1. The Lazarus movement was a movement first created to peacfully protest the research and development that nanotechnology has made. However, it slowly turned into a movement that was resposible for mass destruction and murder.
2. Subsequent to this plot, there is also a secret illegal organization within the CIA, named TOCSIN, that was created to try and pin down the Lazarus movement. TOCSIN was created by the CIA assistant director, Hal Burke and also involves the FBI assistant director Kit Pierson. They have a secret ranch in Virginia, owned by Burke to carry out all sorts of plans.
3. Furthermore, underneath the goody-two shoes appearance conveyed by the Lazarus Movement, the man that calls himself Lazarus has his own secret army all around the world. His top three men are called the Horattii and are extremely skilled fighters or more suitably---assassins.
4. Because the president cannot trust the FBI and CIA, he has created his own trusted branch of secret intelligence named Covert One. Fred Klein is the director of this operation and Lt. Colonel John Smith is the main operative.

But this is just the beginning of the plot. There are so many secret twists and turns to this story, it is almost hard to keep track. Nevertheless, in the end Ludlum does an amazing job tying it all up.

Eclipse

"He's like a drug for you, Bella." His voice was still gentle, not at all critical. "I see that you can't live without him now. It's too late. But I would have been healthier for you. Not a drug; I would have been the air, the sun." (Meyer 599)

I think this is probably my favorite quote of the whole entire series. It is a nice metaphorical comparision of what exactly the difference between Edward and Jacob is. In context, this line comes in at a pivotal moment. AFter Jacob's almost fatal injuries, Bella feels horrible for getting him all into this. They are talking in Jacob's hospital room and Jacob telling Bella that he has finally given up. It is when Bella truly starts to question her options, but still realizes that although she loves Jacob very deeply, it is not enough to break her relationship with Edward. Jacob now deals with unrequited love. Which makes me extremely dissapointed becasue I like Jacob personally better. But of course, I can understand why she picks Edward---I guess.

Eclipse #idk.

Here are some questions I have for the next book:

1.) What will happen at Edward and Bella's wedding?
2.) How uncontrollable will Bella be when she becomes a vampire?
3.) Will Jacob find his true soul mate?
4.) What will Charlie do if he finds out?
5.) Will the Volturi come and take Bella away?
6.) Will Bella and Edward have any kids?
7.) Where will they go and what will they do, if their lives are peaceful now?

Eclipse

"The urge to fight must be a defining characteristic of the Y chromosome. They were all the same." (Meyer 463)
I thought this was such a funny quote when i read it. It is a sarcastic comment that I think nicely stereotypes men without saying it directly. I kind of agree with this quote becuase boys, throughout childhood tend to be a lot more aggresive and in contact with each other than girls. Granted some are not but the majority are. And when I read this part of the book I could clearly understand why Bella would say this because there is a battle going on and none of the "boys" even old men could stay away from the battle. They all needed to take part in it somehow.

Much Ado About Nothing

We just finished Act II in English of Much Ado About Nothing. Don Pedro and Claudio trick Benedick into thinking BEatrice loves him, so he will love her. I really enjoy watching in the movie. The actor who plays Benedick, which is also Geilderoy Lockhart in HArry Potter, does an amazing job. He really brings the words to the screen and you can tell the emotion that goes into the words. Also, Beatrice does a good job characterizing her part. The way she accentuates every line is really beneficial to the story. (She is also Professor Trelawney in Harry Potter)

Shakespeare

We just finished reading act I. and started act II. I really like the watching the movie too. It adds alot to my understanding. Seeing it visually just brings the words to life. haha. But I think i failed the Act I quiz. I mean it wasn't hard and I thought i read it pretty well. I think I just messed up some characters parts. Oh well! Ill try harder for ACtII.

Twighlight

They just announced Edward Cullen for the movie... and its Cedric Diggory from Harry Potter!!! I'am so excited. Even though it wasn't the best choice, i mean its a great choice, but i love harry potter so why would i not like it???

Ok. I reread part of the book this week and i really enjoyed reading it again. It really made me sad to read about Jacob. The epilogue really breaks my heart every time i read it because i know that Jacob is completely helpless and to see his pain is just really sad. I can't raelly imagine being Bella because that is just really cruel. I mean Edward lives forever, he had his chance ,why not just go with Jacob? Ok, i understand actually that edward should be with bella too. but i like jacob better!!

Shakespeare

We watched a Shakespeare intorduction video in class today and I really liked it. It was a neat commentary and I learned a lot about the history and aura around William Shakespeare. I saw Hamlet, at the Guthrie through Drama in 9th grade and it was 4 hours long!!! I must admit i did start to sleep near the end of the first act. Last year, I saw MeErchant of Venice at the Guthrie. IT WAS AMAZING. So good and really easy to follow and understand. The actors were very good and really made the 3 and a half hour play enjoyable. Also last year in 9th grade, I watched Romeo and Juliet, two versions. I really like the old one because it is in context rather than the new contemporary one which uses guns??? and cars??? and beach???
And I can't wait to read Much Ado about Nothing. I've heard of it. I think its a comedy, but we shall see.

Eclipse #4

Since, I finished my book, i cannot think of much to write about. So, im going to write, "I i was a character in the book, I would want to be Bella!" Because of all these reasons: First of all, she is the main character in the book and all the action revolves around her. Second, she is very lucky to have the unbelieveably good looking, nice, ccaring, respectful, in otherwords- perfect guy. Third, she has a lot of freedom in her life to do what she wants, since her dad is so laid back. Fourth, Bella never seems to do too much hw. Fifth, she lives in a fantasy world that she loves so much. (I wish i was at Hogwarts!!!.)

Flee Maps.

Flee Map: a combination of FLow and trEE map. We learned how to create one in class yesterday. I thought the name was very creative. haha. My opinion on this though is: Why do we have to create one when, our outline clearly shows us the progression of our paper and the notes clearly present what we are going to include in our paper? I for once, really believe that this assignment is really pointless. However, I'am still going to do it obviously but I will not gain anything from it. So... ya. And I'm learning a bit more on Euthanasia than before. But I think that in almost every controversial issue there is no absolute rights or wrongs. (which is why its is called controversial... haha) But I think there are always exceptions to what you believe in.