This next part of the novel is called City of Emeralds. The picture on the cover is in black and white, and shows a man and a women, presumably naked, with the women on the bed, and the man undressing. The man for some odd reason is either sparkling or is sweating profusely. There is also a hint that these people are in a large city, because there are buildings visible from the window.
Some of the other questions that were mentioned in an earlier prediction blog, are going to be answered now.
My favourite part so far is…
My favourite part is the conflict between Elphaba and Glinda. I enjoy reading how they are opposite of what they are depicted as in the film. Although films are usually different. I enjoy learning how they act around each other and how their relationship is forming, breaking, and turning into a life-long bond.
I don’t understand…
I do not understand why the Animals are being treated as outlaws. They should have just as much right as any other being. Could this be the racial aspect in this setting?
If I could have lunch with the author, I would ask…
I think I would ask Gregory Maguire, what inspired him to write a re-make of the classic novel?
I was able to find a website online with almost the exact same question. Here is a link to it:
http://www.bookbrowse.com/author_interviews/full/index.cfm/author_number/1051/gregory-maguire
His answer is: “
I was living in London in the early 1990's during the start of the Gulf War. I was interested to see how my own blood temperature chilled at reading a headline in the usually cautious British newspaper, the Times of London: Sadaam Hussein: The New Hitler? I caught myself ready to have a fully-formed political opinion about the Gulf War and the necessity of action against Sadaam Hussein on the basis of how that headline made me feel. The use of the word Hitler—what a word! What it evokes!
When a few months later several young schoolboys kidnapped and killed a toddler, the British press paid much attention to the nature of the crime. I became interested in the nature of evil, and whether one really could be born bad. I considered briefly writing a novel about Hitler, but discarded the notion due to my general discomfort with the reality of those times. But when I realized that nobody had ever written about the second most evil character in our collective American subconscious, the Wicked Witch of the West, I thought I had experienced a small moment of inspiration.” ("Book Browse")
There are still a few more questions, but it would be more beneficial to include them in later predictions.
"An Interview with Gregory Maguire ." Book Browse. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Oct 2011. <http://www.bookbrowse.com/author_interviews/full/index.cfm/author_number/1051/gregory-maguire>.
Tuesday, 18 October 2011
The Charmed Circle Part 8
In this section Glinda and Elphie are on their way to Emerald City. On the way they pass many poor people. Times have been tough in Oz ever since the new leader was let in, as well as the drought a while back did not help.
A great example of something in the real world that relates well with this topic is Dorothea Lange. She is a women of the early 1900’s and she is famous for her amazing pre WWII pictures. Attached is a photo of two young boys that would have been what riding by on the carriage with Glinda and Elphie would have been like ("History Place") The distant stares from people wishes to be with you on the carriage, or somewhere else. As well as the poverty and the poor quality of life everyone has.
Once in Emerald City, the girls realise that there are no Animals around anywhere. When they demand to see the Wizard, they see a skeleton that is dancing gin the rain. Nothing similar to a scary green face with flames and fog. They state their problems and essentially are told to leave, not come back, mind your own damn business, talk to some one who cares, and “Beware of whom you serve.” (Maguire 177)
Glinda wants to go back to Shiz, but Elphie decides to stay in Emerald City to join a underground resistance movement. Glinda decides to continue on her journey and go home. They say goodbye. Glinda felt as though her heart has been ripped out.
A great example of something in the real world that relates well with this topic is Dorothea Lange. She is a women of the early 1900’s and she is famous for her amazing pre WWII pictures. Attached is a photo of two young boys that would have been what riding by on the carriage with Glinda and Elphie would have been like ("History Place") The distant stares from people wishes to be with you on the carriage, or somewhere else. As well as the poverty and the poor quality of life everyone has.
Once in Emerald City, the girls realise that there are no Animals around anywhere. When they demand to see the Wizard, they see a skeleton that is dancing gin the rain. Nothing similar to a scary green face with flames and fog. They state their problems and essentially are told to leave, not come back, mind your own damn business, talk to some one who cares, and “Beware of whom you serve.” (Maguire 177)
Glinda wants to go back to Shiz, but Elphie decides to stay in Emerald City to join a underground resistance movement. Glinda decides to continue on her journey and go home. They say goodbye. Glinda felt as though her heart has been ripped out.
"Migrant Farm Families." The History Place. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Oct 2011. <http://www.historyplace.com/unitedstates/lange/index.html>.
That was Odd. You Can Say that Again.
Now that this novel has taken itself to extreme lengths and back, it is time to catch up with the girls on the journey. This will be the final subsection of the Chapter of this part of the book. Confusing? Yes.
The girls are on their way to Emerald City to speak with the Wizard himself, about the political issues, and quite possibly begin spying for M. Morrible.
The girls are on their way to Emerald City to speak with the Wizard himself, about the political issues, and quite possibly begin spying for M. Morrible.
The Charmed Circle Part 7
This entire scene is essentially a sex scene, without the actual sex. The entire set up and participants are on stage at a local pub, and the dwarf in charge has them placed so it makes it easier to “do the nasty.” thankfully before anything too graphic happens, the chapter ends, leaving the rest up to the imagination of the reader.
There is an unusual scent of incense burning in the air. Could it possibly be something that surrenders peoples thoughts and control, to allow for this kind of show?
There is an unusual scent of incense burning in the air. Could it possibly be something that surrenders peoples thoughts and control, to allow for this kind of show?
Another Adventure Begins!
They are on their way to a better life. Hopefully.
A song that they could listen to while on this journey is; “Life is a highway” by (Rascal Flatts) Although they may not know what a highway is.
The next section will be their adventures while travelling to Emerald City
A song that they could listen to while on this journey is; “Life is a highway” by (Rascal Flatts) Although they may not know what a highway is.
The next section will be their adventures while travelling to Emerald City
The Charmed Circle Part 6
A small affair is held in honour of Ama Clutch. In other words a funeral but M. Morrible did not put forth the expenses for a proper one. Many are mad at her poor choices in this.
After the funeral, M. Morrible calls Glinda, Elphie, and Nessa into her office. Nanny is not permitted. M. Morrible tries to dispel the rumours that Grommetik had not killed Doctor Dillamond. However they still have their suspicions.
M. Morrible casts a spell on the girls, to force them to listen to her strange proposal. She is offering them a chance to go to different sections of Oz to become spies of the Wizard. The girls have no choice but to go on these trips. Elphie will be going to Munchkinland, Glinda to Gillikin, and Nessa to Quadling County.
As if the new jobs the girls are given are bad enough, M. Morrible casts another spell on them, but this one is a silence spell. Insuring that the girls do not say a word to anyone, including themselves.
Nanny takes Nessa home, while Elphie and Glinda travel to the city of Oz together.
After the funeral, M. Morrible calls Glinda, Elphie, and Nessa into her office. Nanny is not permitted. M. Morrible tries to dispel the rumours that Grommetik had not killed Doctor Dillamond. However they still have their suspicions.
M. Morrible casts a spell on the girls, to force them to listen to her strange proposal. She is offering them a chance to go to different sections of Oz to become spies of the Wizard. The girls have no choice but to go on these trips. Elphie will be going to Munchkinland, Glinda to Gillikin, and Nessa to Quadling County.
As if the new jobs the girls are given are bad enough, M. Morrible casts another spell on them, but this one is a silence spell. Insuring that the girls do not say a word to anyone, including themselves.
Nanny takes Nessa home, while Elphie and Glinda travel to the city of Oz together.
Goodbye Old Clutch
Now that Glinda and Elphie know who killed Doctor Dillamond, one can wonder what is to come of this knowledge. Will share it with other people? Will they keep it a secret? Will they retaliate and kill Grommetik? Only time will tell. Especially as the story line thickens.
The Charmed Circle Part 5
A sad short chapter dedicated to the death of Ama Clutch. Grommetik fetches Glinda to inform her of the tragedy. (At this point she is still alive.) Glinda and her roommates hurry to go see her. Glinda tries to apologize for the tragic events that had happened to her, but Ama would not accept it. Glinda performs a spell on her that allows her to come out of the stupor she was in.
While she is out of the stupor, she informs Glinda that she hears the winds - in other words she is near death, and she told Elphie and Glinda that is was Grommetik who killed Doctor Dillamond. He slit his throat with a knife. By the time Ama had approached, the knife was covered in fresh blood.
She dies surrounded by people she loves, and in a peaceful manor.
While she is out of the stupor, she informs Glinda that she hears the winds - in other words she is near death, and she told Elphie and Glinda that is was Grommetik who killed Doctor Dillamond. He slit his throat with a knife. By the time Ama had approached, the knife was covered in fresh blood.
She dies surrounded by people she loves, and in a peaceful manor.
Afterlife… Is it Real?
Nessa had made her comment at the end of he section. It seems as though there will be more discussion of this in the coming sections.
For the people who are not as religious as others, how does all the insight to religion make you feel?
Personally, I do not mind the aspect of religion because of the context of it in this novel. If one of the main characters were not another sort of religion, I think that it would most likely become annoying, and it would feel as though the novel is trying to conform you.
As for the afterlife. I think anything is possible.
For the people who are not as religious as others, how does all the insight to religion make you feel?
Personally, I do not mind the aspect of religion because of the context of it in this novel. If one of the main characters were not another sort of religion, I think that it would most likely become annoying, and it would feel as though the novel is trying to conform you.
As for the afterlife. I think anything is possible.
The Charmed Circle Part 4
To start this chapter off, Boq has lost his crush on Glinda. Finally! Everyone knew that she did not reciprocate the feelings he had for her. Grommetik was sent by M. Morrible to fetch Elphie and Nessa. They have received a note and package from their father. The note says; “I bought these shoes for you Nessa, and added some sparkle to them just for you. I love you.” (Maguire 148) There was nothing in the note or package for Elphie. Is Frex playing Favourites? The shoes a red. Hmm…? The Wicked Witch of the East from the movie had red shoes…?
A Circle has formed containing Elphie, the Thropp sisters, Crope and Tibbett, Avaric, sometimes Pfannee, Shenshen and Milla, and the new Vinkus kid, Fiyero. The reader learns that Fiyero is already married. People in Vinkus tend to do so. He has not yet moved in with her.
Nessa lets it slip that Elphie can sing, and she is pressured into doing so, by the group. Indeed she has a good voice. Well as far as one could tell from the descriptive words used. After she finishes, Nessa makes a reference to religion, and how Elphie believes in the afterlife.
A Circle has formed containing Elphie, the Thropp sisters, Crope and Tibbett, Avaric, sometimes Pfannee, Shenshen and Milla, and the new Vinkus kid, Fiyero. The reader learns that Fiyero is already married. People in Vinkus tend to do so. He has not yet moved in with her.
Nessa lets it slip that Elphie can sing, and she is pressured into doing so, by the group. Indeed she has a good voice. Well as far as one could tell from the descriptive words used. After she finishes, Nessa makes a reference to religion, and how Elphie believes in the afterlife.
Who Would Want to Beat A Cub?
Obviously there are some sick people in the Land of Oz. due to these turn of events, something socially is going to happen. Maybe Nessa is going to prove that her point of sorcery is bad and corrupts your religion. Who knows? She is unpredictable. Now, with this professor being ‘evil,’ could M. Morrible defend his decision and back him up when the students and other facility members complain? The answers await in part four.
The Charmed Circle Part 3
Location: Life Science Class, with Doctor Nikidik
Characters: Boq, Elphie, New Kid.
And Scene:
Boq questions Elphie about the work that Doctor Dillamond was working on before he was murdered. Elphie replies that she was able to get most of the work before the police took it. She also refuse to let anyone see the work, claiming it is too dangerous. (What is so dangerous about a couple pieces of paper?)
The Doctor decides to spice up the snooze-fest by performing a spell on one of the founding members portraits with a potion. However a new student enters the room, and the doors creates a draft that turns the potion into a mist, and antlers on the wall come to life and attack the new kid. Boq says: “What an awful welcome to Shiz” (Maguire 142) more like; “What a Shiz-y welcome.” (Epp, Head) Luckily he is saved by Crope and Tibbett.
Meanwhile Glinda and Nessa have an argument about how sorcery corrupts your religion.
Glinda: (Wanting to tell Nessa to f*** off.) (Not the word choice the author would have chosen, but it works.)
Back in Doctor Nikidik’s class, he decides to up the anti on his failed attempt to impress the class. He decides to explain to the class that when animals are young it is hard to tell whether or not they are animals or Animals. He brings in a lion cub, and decides to show the class that if the animal is cauterized in the part of the brain that develops language, the animal will not become and Animal.
Luckily, just in the nick of time, two student save the poor cub that was about to receive a beating.
Characters: Boq, Elphie, New Kid.
And Scene:
Boq questions Elphie about the work that Doctor Dillamond was working on before he was murdered. Elphie replies that she was able to get most of the work before the police took it. She also refuse to let anyone see the work, claiming it is too dangerous. (What is so dangerous about a couple pieces of paper?)
The Doctor decides to spice up the snooze-fest by performing a spell on one of the founding members portraits with a potion. However a new student enters the room, and the doors creates a draft that turns the potion into a mist, and antlers on the wall come to life and attack the new kid. Boq says: “What an awful welcome to Shiz” (Maguire 142) more like; “What a Shiz-y welcome.” (Epp, Head) Luckily he is saved by Crope and Tibbett.
Meanwhile Glinda and Nessa have an argument about how sorcery corrupts your religion.
Glinda: (Wanting to tell Nessa to f*** off.) (Not the word choice the author would have chosen, but it works.)
Back in Doctor Nikidik’s class, he decides to up the anti on his failed attempt to impress the class. He decides to explain to the class that when animals are young it is hard to tell whether or not they are animals or Animals. He brings in a lion cub, and decides to show the class that if the animal is cauterized in the part of the brain that develops language, the animal will not become and Animal.
Luckily, just in the nick of time, two student save the poor cub that was about to receive a beating.
Religious Freak
(Disclaimer: I do not mean to offend anyone by making the statement above. It is how I perceive Nessarose from the book.)
Regarding what is stated above, nothing harmful is meant by statement, other than the extreme actions that occurred in the novel that lead to this evaluation. Nessa is very religious. To the point where she must pray for some one else making a hurtful statement.
Considering the events of the last section, there is most likely not a lot of interesting information that will be introduced in the section. Maybe a plot twist could be revealed in the near future of this book, but seeing to where the plot line is headed so far, that is highly unlikely.
Regarding what is stated above, nothing harmful is meant by statement, other than the extreme actions that occurred in the novel that lead to this evaluation. Nessa is very religious. To the point where she must pray for some one else making a hurtful statement.
Considering the events of the last section, there is most likely not a lot of interesting information that will be introduced in the section. Maybe a plot twist could be revealed in the near future of this book, but seeing to where the plot line is headed so far, that is highly unlikely.
The Charmed Circle Part 2
Galinda starts off the section by announcing that she is a changed person. She also goes in to detail about her friendships and how those relationships are changing. The most important piece of information that she gives the reader is; some background information about the past couple years of Elphie’s life. These are the years that were skipped over during the previous chapters.
Elphie explains where her sister was born - Colwen Ground, and she was born in a time of extreme drought. The drought was finished once a sacrifice was given to the lords. This ends up being, none other than Turtle Heart. The reader also learns that Melena died after giving birth to a third child. A boy named Shell. Elphie thinks that this is after Turtle Heart. She also speaks of people mining for rubies. Hmm… Foreshadowing…? Glinda keeps her on track of the family story. Elphie claims that Nessa is her fathers favourite. She also hints that Shell is not physically deformed. “Male, and white, and whole,” (Maguire 135)
Glinda has begun taking her sorcery course, diving into the lessons, and practicing. While discussing the topic of her sorcery teacher with Nessa and Elphie, she learns that Nessa is very religious and offended when Elphie refers to her religion as “I’m atheist and an aspiritualist.” (Maguire 138)
Elphie explains where her sister was born - Colwen Ground, and she was born in a time of extreme drought. The drought was finished once a sacrifice was given to the lords. This ends up being, none other than Turtle Heart. The reader also learns that Melena died after giving birth to a third child. A boy named Shell. Elphie thinks that this is after Turtle Heart. She also speaks of people mining for rubies. Hmm… Foreshadowing…? Glinda keeps her on track of the family story. Elphie claims that Nessa is her fathers favourite. She also hints that Shell is not physically deformed. “Male, and white, and whole,” (Maguire 135)
Glinda has begun taking her sorcery course, diving into the lessons, and practicing. While discussing the topic of her sorcery teacher with Nessa and Elphie, she learns that Nessa is very religious and offended when Elphie refers to her religion as “I’m atheist and an aspiritualist.” (Maguire 138)
How Unusual…
With the presence of Nessarose and Nanny, there is a chance that Elphie and her friends will have to be careful when they research about the Animal laws. One of the reasons why Doctor Dillamond was killed could be because he was close to finding out information that the government or the school does not want people to find out. Could this be related to how strangely Elphie acted towards the robot Grommetik? The answer has not yet been revealed.
The Charmed Circle Part 1
Poor Doctor Dillamond. No one has solved his murder yet. Galinda has changed her name. she has taken out the a in the beginning. Now it is Glinda. She did this out of respect for the goat.
An interesting comment. The author chose the word Martyred to describe to goat. In another English novel the class is read Persepolis (Satrapi) refers to the term as well. But in that case, there are many people killed, and in this case only one person is dead.
Elphie’s Nanny arrives at Shiz, bringing Nessarose - Elphie’s younger sister, along with her. This is the child that Melena refers to in the ending of part one when she speaks in secret to Nanny about how she is pregnant but is unsure of the father. Nessarose has no skin discolouration, but she is armless. The reader also learns that Melena has been dead for many years.
The reader also finds out that Nessarose is very religious and does not allow for Nanny to gossip.
A large step in politics was made when the prohibitions on Animal Hiring came into affect, the colleges had decided to have lectures all at once. This means there is now coeducation.
An interesting comment. The author chose the word Martyred to describe to goat. In another English novel the class is read Persepolis (Satrapi) refers to the term as well. But in that case, there are many people killed, and in this case only one person is dead.
Elphie’s Nanny arrives at Shiz, bringing Nessarose - Elphie’s younger sister, along with her. This is the child that Melena refers to in the ending of part one when she speaks in secret to Nanny about how she is pregnant but is unsure of the father. Nessarose has no skin discolouration, but she is armless. The reader also learns that Melena has been dead for many years.
The reader also finds out that Nessarose is very religious and does not allow for Nanny to gossip.
A large step in politics was made when the prohibitions on Animal Hiring came into affect, the colleges had decided to have lectures all at once. This means there is now coeducation.
The Charmed Circle
Due to recent events there will be a brief moment of silence for Doctor Dillamond.
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Who would want to kill a Goat as kind and as friendly as Doctor Dillamond? Whoever it is will soon pay for the torturous act.
This next and final chapter in the Gillikin Section of the novel, is the largest part of the section. Spanning over forty-eight pages, and eight subsections, this chapter will be full of crucial information.
Here is the link to the Goat symbol Website:
http://valkyrie.kwister.com/home/ascii/mygoat.html
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(_-(~) ~, ),,,,,,,( / '
Z6 .~`' || \ |
/_,/ || ||
~~~~~~~~~w`~~~~w`~~~~~~~~~
Who would want to kill a Goat as kind and as friendly as Doctor Dillamond? Whoever it is will soon pay for the torturous act.
This next and final chapter in the Gillikin Section of the novel, is the largest part of the section. Spanning over forty-eight pages, and eight subsections, this chapter will be full of crucial information.
Here is the link to the Goat symbol Website:
http://valkyrie.kwister.com/home/ascii/mygoat.html
Correction Doctor Dillamond Says goodbye.
As the title has alluded to, it is true. The Beloved Doctor has died, but not in a peaceful manor. In a gruesome act of torture and hatred. Doctor Dillamond’s throat had been slit. The characters in the story find out when Ama Clutch does not return from her investigation the previous night. She was drawing the drapes as she saw a unusual sight from the window in the biology classroom. The girls inquire with M. Morrible and she informs them that Ama Clutch is in the infirmary and she needs to get better. The girls essentially break in to the infirmary, and try to talk with Ama Clutch, but as Galinda had earlier fibbed about - how Ama Clutch was psycho and would talk with inanimate objects, had come true and she began talking with a nail. That is how they find out about Boq on the other hand was not present at this time. He gound out about the tragic event by viewing the corspe when thew wind happened to knock the cloth off of the Goat’s face.
Enlivening: to make sprightly or cheerful; brighten: Flowers enliven any room.
"Enlivening." Dictionary.com Unabridged. Random House, Inc. 18 Oct. 2011. <Dictionary.com http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Enlivening>.
Enlivening: to make sprightly or cheerful; brighten: Flowers enliven any room.
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Boq Says Goodbye
The final section of Boq is near. Now is a time for celebration! However, that may not be a case. This novel is very similar to Shakespeare plays because, they are tragedies. Each chapter has some sort of conflict that that characters must solve otherwise they are unable to move on with their lives. This next chapter will possibly have a conflict that will need to be solved before the next part of the book can commence.
Boq Part 6
A very short section. Only three pages. But some interesting information is revealed. Boq has found a painting, in a book at the library where he works, of a woman breast feeding a mutant creature. He then brings it to Elphie who informs him of Doctor Dillamonds secretive ways. The conversation takes almost a turn for the worst when Boq asks about Galinda, his crush. Elphie does not understand why she means so much to Boq. “ ‘She is my world,’ he answered. ‘Your worlds is too small if she is in it.” (Maguire 127) Afterwards, they leave so fast, Elphie almost gets run over by an ox.
Empirical: derived from or guided by experience or experiment.
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Empirical: derived from or guided by experience or experiment.
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Goodbyes are Never Easy
Now that the troop has left the lake house, who knows what is going to happen. The ride home was awkward to read as well as the relationship between Galinda and Elphie has diminished quite substantially. This next chapter should be a continuation of the story line, but it is the second last subsection in the chapter, meaning that something very interesting is going to happen.
The Wicked Witch of the West is Revealed!
Before the summer is over, Elphie has been invited to a cottage that Galinda has been staying at. It is one of her friends. Boq insists that Elphie goes, and has fun with the girls. However she is unable to go without a chaperone. This is where Avaric falls into place. He is a friend of Boq, and has also been away for the summer. M. Morrible does not approve of the young girl travelling with two young boys, she forces Grommetik to chaperone along with them. Once they arrive at the cottage, it is revealed that the invitation was a prank and they never thought that Elphie would show up. She is very upset and insists that she stays, out of spite.
Disport: to divert or amuse (oneself).
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Disport: to divert or amuse (oneself).
"disport." Dictionary.com Unabridged. Random House, Inc. 18 Oct. 2011. <Dictionary.com
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/disport>.
What is Going to Happen?
Section five of Boq, is going to have plenty of information. There are eight full pages that hopefully will expand upon Doctor Dillamond’s troubles with politics and the government of Oz. this could be assumed, due to the overwhelming amount of political information given to the reader so far in this lengthy chapter, and its subsections. After this chapter, there are only two subsections to finish reading until the beginning of a new chapter.
Boq Part 4
Over the course of the summer, Boq and his friends; Crope and Tibbett, have assisted Elphie in her work with Doctor Dillamond. Through his research, the students were able to make connections with some events that happened in the Land of Oz. •Boq studied a Unionist myth that said the Unnamed God cried over the doomed land of Oz, and the animals who swallowed his tears became ‘Animals.’ Elphie studied a myth that stated a Kumbric Witch urinated over the Land of oz, and the animals who swam in it became ‘Animals.’ Towards the end of the chapter, Elphie is scared by a robot type machine. She refers to him as; “Grommetik” (Maguire 116)
Another Boring Prediction
These predictions are beginning to get really repetitive. However, they are important to the study of this novel. It helps readers understand the concepts that are being presents in the novel. Another important reason as to why these predictions are a good idea is to allow for a small break to think about what was just read, and to allot time to understand what happens. Some great questions that were presented in class today are;
The setting of my book is… And I think this is symbolic of…
-The setting of the book is the Land of Oz and it is symbolic of the interesting creatures in the land. They are amazing but are socially out casted.
I cannot believe (I was shocked or surprised)…
-I cannot believe that the Wicked Witch is not as mean growing up as she is depicted in the movie and prologue.
I do not trust…. Because
-The situation should not be trusted because, eventually it will change. Something is going to happen that will make the Witch a Wicked soul.
There are more questions, but they are best to be saved for the next prediction.
The setting of my book is… And I think this is symbolic of…
-The setting of the book is the Land of Oz and it is symbolic of the interesting creatures in the land. They are amazing but are socially out casted.
I cannot believe (I was shocked or surprised)…
-I cannot believe that the Wicked Witch is not as mean growing up as she is depicted in the movie and prologue.
I do not trust…. Because
-The situation should not be trusted because, eventually it will change. Something is going to happen that will make the Witch a Wicked soul.
There are more questions, but they are best to be saved for the next prediction.
Boq Part 3
The summer is in full swing in the land of Oz. Boq has employment at the local library, and he finally has some friends; Crope and Tibbett. They work at the library too. As their conversation takes a turn, Galinda and Elphaba approach. The discussion of Doctor Dillamond arises. They speak highly of him and the academic achievements he has contributed to society. They also speak of how he is not able to teach at the boys school due to the fact that he is an Animal. The topic of the Animal rights is the Land of Oz creates a small picture in the reader’s mind, that the novel will be dealing with the political issues in Oz. There is also a large presence of the issues in the novel. An example of this is, Turtle Heart and Frex discuss some of the leadership issues in the first part of the novel.
Sad Way to Start the Summer
Now that it has been established that it is summer time, Boq, could be going home to be with his family. This could help the reader understand the politics of Oz better, as well as help with more of the details of the Land if Oz. Hopefully this is what happens. It would be interesting to learn about how the counties differ form location, as well as species. That is a racial comment that is relatable with the text. The racial barrier would include the humans, the Animals, and the Munchkins. Those are all the species that are present in the novel so far. Other than the other animal - the non-speaking ones.
Boq Part 2
Finally the secret meeting between Boq, and Galinda has approached. Elphaba is the mastermind behind this meeting, and helped out by ensure that Galinda is at the specific spot at a certain time. However, the plot of setting of the story has hanged. It I now summer in the Land of Oz, and most of the students of Shiz University have left. The meeting consists of the three main characters, meeting at the lettuce patch. Galinda is the least bit delighted. Elphaba is however in an almost drunken stupor. She is unable to stop herself from laughing and mocking the situation. The conversation takes a turn for the worse when Galinda does not reciprocate the feelings the Boq has for her. They leave the area when Ama Clutch informs them they must leave. Elphaba gives Boq an unreadable grin. This assumed a funny, ‘haha’ kind of grin. Mocking him for the failed relationship he fancied.
How is this Relationship Going to Pan Out?
This previous chapter was short, only a couple of pages, but packed with information. Based on the recent information, the reader can assume that the meeting between Galinda and Boq is going to happen quite soon. Also there is a huge possibility that Galinda does not feel the same way about him. What is this chapter going to reveal about the romantic relationships of the story? As well as, how does Elphaba family’s relationships alter her opinion about this situation?
Boqus
The predictions for this chapter were not very accurate other than the larger change that will happen. This chapter now takes place at the boys dormitory and Boq the ‘main’ character. He is being called out with the other boys to go to a pub, but Boq decides to stay in and study. Little do the other boys know, but Boq is going to be informing Galinda of his love for her. After they leave, Boq sneaks across the street to climb a tree and surprise Galinda. Little does he know, but Elphaba sees him and scares him out of the tree. A great quote that is the opposite of a personification is; “You can certainly describe your favourite tree to me, and I’ll tell you if I know where she grows.” (Maguire 98) This line is the opposite of a personification because it is giving an animate object a inanimate characteristics. Boq is scared out of tree by Elphaba, who helps him conceive a plan for him to tell Galinda he loves her. The set a date - three nights away.
Exacerbated: to increase the severity, bitterness, or violence of (disease, ill feeling, etc.); aggravate.
"exacerbated." Dictionary.com Unabridged. Random House, Inc. 18 Oct. 2011. <Dictionary.com http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/exacerbated>.
Exacerbated: to increase the severity, bitterness, or violence of (disease, ill feeling, etc.); aggravate.
"exacerbated." Dictionary.com Unabridged. Random House, Inc. 18 Oct. 2011. <Dictionary.com http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/exacerbated>.
What the Boq?
A new chapter is about to begin, and the expectations are high. Does Galinda ask Elphaba about her personal life? Will she tell her anything? What about Elphaba’s sister? Will she be introduced to the story? Many questions that only time will be able to tell. This chapter is longer, spanning from pages ninety-three to 129. With seven parts. That means fourteen blogs!
Finally the end of Galinda!
The final part to the Chapter of Galinda has commenced! It is a short chapter, taking up only a page and a quarter. But much is revealed. It is now second semester in the Land of Oz, and earlier prediction, on a life altering event has come true. The futures of the girls lives have been chosen. Galinda has chosen sorcery. This could be due to the fact that there is a potential that she may have the chance to change rooms. Elphaba has also chosen her route of study; natural sciences. Although she is not present in the chapter, Galinda discusses this with M. Morrible. It is also revealed that Elphaba has a sister! Now this is not new information, but the reader now knows that the baby was born, it is a girl, and now she is older. This also leads to the question of her skin colour. It also could be due to the fact that Turtle Heart could be the father. The final line of this chapter alludes to the relationship between Elphaba and Galinda. “But she couldn’t think of how to do it. She didn’t have the nerve.” (Maguire 92) it is interesting how Galinda could be so mean to Elphaba, by trying to ignore her and call her names h=behind her back, yet when she is interested in her personal life, she has much respect for her.
Last Chapter in Gillikin.
Considering that this next chapter is the last chapter in this section, there may be something very intriguing, happen. Usually before a new section starts something life changing and crucial to the plot line happens. This would include; the previous part of the novel. Elphaba was still an infant and Melena reveals that she is pregnant but is unsure of the father. This next chapter could have an interesting turn of events in the story.
Galinda Part 3
Why did she have to go and do something like that? This is what this chapter is all about. Madame Morrible has decided to put together a tea party/poetry reading. Even some of the boys from the other campuses are there. M. Morrible is the person who is leading the ‘soiree’ and she is he one who read the poems. She begins by reading a poem known as a Quell. “The Quell is a brief poem, uplifting in nature. It pairs a sequence of thirteen short lines with a concluding, unrythyming apothegm. The reward of the poem is in the revealing contrast between rhyming argument and concluding remark. Sometimes they may not contradict each other, but always they illuminate and, like all poetry, sanctify life.” (Maguire 83) this Quell has to deal with power and how power controls society. The final line of the poem is in italics. “Bear down on the rod and foil the child.” (Maguire 84) the second poem has to deal with the ongoing problem of social status. This is the issue between the Animals wanting more freedoms within the land of Oz. the final line of this poem is italicized as well. “Animals should be seen and not heard.” This could not necessarily be apart of the Quell, but more of an opinion piece. After the line was stated, Doctor Dillamond was quite upset. Elphaba found Galinda and wanted to discuss the recent affairs with her, but Galinda did not wan to be seen in public with her. The reader is then introduced to a new character. A munchkinlander named Boq. This is quite ironic because there is another chapter that is named the same name. Hmm… Irony? Elphaba has a problem with him, remembering him from her past. She does not want to reveal anything from her past yet. At the end of this chapter, Elphaba went to ask M. Morrible what she meant at the poetry meeting, but she is denied an answer.
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