Macbeth Entry 3.1

Macbeth in this image reflects his determination to rule and get his will done.  He is dominating with his thoughts. I chose this image because he became king without expecting it , he  defeated  the strongest forces in the land ,  perhaps deep down inside he always wanted to be king.It also fits the archetype of  heroism .Usually kings feel they are the saviors of their land.  The archetype of ruler  is reflected in his facial expression , the determination to get his will done . Believing in his forces to accomplish defeating the opposing forces. Power which is symbolized by the crown on his head. The rings  are symbolizing seals of fidelity ,devotion ,eternity, and engagement to bring victory to his land. He is sitting on a throne in command   this  is symbolized by his body posture. The robe symbolizes the tenacity to defeat his enemies and his controlling, authoritarian status . The shield represents guardianship and  part of his armor.He has his palm over a one of the figures on the shield those figures of lions  symbolize endurance.Overall the photo indicates his role of  perseverance as a king. The mirror  is a reflection of  his current life and how he contemplates how he will move forward, he looks as if he is king but he is not fulfilled with his accomplishments, it looks like his is carry a sense of guilt.

Blog Entry 2.2 Innocence Archetype

     This image of the sun shining through the snow represents the archetype of innocence. When I look at this image it speaks to me about faith, optimism, purity, high ideals and aspirations all. Believing in yourself and your capabilities as an individual to reach your goals.
      Faith is reflected in this image by the clear light of hope; this takes me to feel that everything I do in accomplishing my dreams will contribute to their reality. A faith that develops believing in others as a guide and believing in myself as a clear and understandable guide. Having the optimism to keep advancing towards the finish line without giving up. This image transmits many types of optimism one type of optimism is heard when you speak positively. Another type of optimism is maintaining a fresh breath of air throughout your journey, and keeping a steady pace of positivity.
     Innocence is displayed in this image with the whiteness and cleanness of the snow, it reflects purity, the untouched areas of personal emotions that make us think and act with a naive perspective outlook on  life. Creating a soft heart and perhaps naive attitude towards others.  The altitude of the snow reflects the high ideals to pursuit and reach destinations that we feel are unreachable. Innocence makes us capable to aspire goals others think are unattainable.
     My aspirations come from my   innocent essence . I always connect myself to nature and animals they transmit genuine force . I have always loved the snow it makes me feel joyful. Snow gives me a tranquil sensation, even though its icey cold .  It  converts to a soothing and peaceful   aura of innocence to me. Innocence  is channeled  very much in snow. This is why I have chosen this image.

Blog Entry 2.1 Symbolism

Author Bio

     Christina Georgina Rossetti was born of Gabriele and Frances (Polidori) Rossetti in London on December 5, 1830. An Italian family of poets and artist, she inherited her father’s poetic traits. She had three siblings, two brothers, and a sister.  She was educated by her mother at home. According to the sketches her brother Dante Rossetti drew she was a beautiful woman during her teen years. She rejected two sentimental engagements in her life, first with the artist James Collision and the second engagement with Charles Bagot Cayley, both for religious reasons. Her first verses were written in 1842 and printed on her grandfather’s printer in 1850. Rosettis’ religious temperament impacted her writing. In 1862 Goblin Market  was published along with other poems. She became acknowledged as an important voice in Victorian poetry. In 1880 she fought against a thyroid disorder which made her invalid. Even thou her illness hindered her social life she continued writing. Rosetti developed  breast cancer in 1891 and died on December 29, 1894.

Plot

     The poem was written in the Victorian era in regards to prostitution. The goblins offer many fruits at the market, goblins are ugly dirty creatures. Laura and Lizzie are sisters.  They are young and beautiful, they  live alone in the forest. Laura’s curiosity awakens when she watches the goblins with their fruits. Laura trades a lock of her hair for the fruit. The offering the goblins portray as fruit is evil. Laura indulges in the fruit once,  she becomes addicted to the fruit. This represents the greed that people feel once they have tried something they like and it’s productive for them, but greed usually has a sad price,  in the poem the sad price Laura suffered started when the  goblins and thier chant was gone , Laura was afflicted . Laura begins to die. Lizzie her sister gets desperate trying to save Laura’s life, and goes out to the market. This represents how their sisterhood fought against the evil that was trying to kill Laura. She gets attacked by the goblins whom try to force feed her with a fruit. She resisted and took Laura the juices from the fruit,  Laura was saved. Prostitution was in all places in that era and it was seen as evil, the best way to defend themselves was thru sisterhood and brotherhood.

Symbols

Fruit: Evil Temptation: The following lines reveal an appealing offer from ugly creatures. A heart feeling the offer was not from good hands. The author wants the reader to see that the fruits offering is corrupt.

19   Come buy, come buy:
20   Our grapes fresh from the vine,
45   Their hungry thirsty roots?"

66   Their evil gifts would harm us."

Swan:  Curiosity: Here the author wants us to see that her curiosity was awakened.

81    Laura stretch'd her gleaming neck
82   Like a rush-imbedded swan,

Golden Hair:  Loss of Purity :Laura’s Golden hair represents value, purity. The author wants us to see Laura lost something precious to her.

123 "You have much gold upon your head,"
124 They answer'd all together:
125 "Buy from us with a golden curl."
126 She clipp'd a precious golden lock,
127 She dropp'd a tear more rare than pearl,

Pigeons: Sisterhood the author wants us to see that the love felt in sisterhood, brotherhood or in any type of unity will overcome any adversity.

Lily in a flood: Purity in middle of danger: The author wants us to see that Lizzie is determined to fight the evil being imposed by the goblins.

408     White and golden Lizzie stood,
409 Like a lily in a flood,--
410 Like a rock of blue-vein'd stone

Identify and discuss any archetypes you find in the poem.

1. A fool that was Laura. I think it is because she got fooled into an evil temptation.

She was vulnerable.

2. Hero was Lizzie she was the savior. I think it is because she risked her life. She was brave

3. Lover were the goblins. They offered an appealing temptation. They were very seducing.

Conclusion

I think the poem is very deep and complex it was written a very long time ago so the expressions really have to be analyzed carefully. I can understand how it referred to prostitution as being evil in those days. How sisterhood was used to encourage people in those days to do something and help those in the grasp of this evil prostitution.

Cited Sources

http://www.helium.com/

http://www.kirjast.sci.fi/rosetti.htm