Persepolis Blog #1

     Persepolis is a childhood memoir of Marjane Satrapi, she encounters many things that she does not understand and she asks a lot of questions for her age. The first issue she didn't quite understand was the black veil, none of the children really understood it. I believe it is some sort of religious symbol, but the school that Marjane was in was not a religious school. Marjane's mother protested the veil in the streets of Iran, Marjane respected her for that. Marjane seems to have a strange connection with god, she says that she is always speaking to him and that she is a prophet. Ridicule was sure to follow after she proclaimed her eagerness to be a prophet to her school. She is really interested in politics, always hearing stories from her parents about leaders, she even asked her parents if she could participate in the revelution even after hearing about the dangers. Marjane really is an interesting child. I respect how devoted she is to the revolution, I hope she sends a strong message to the people around her. Every new page keeps getting more interesting.

Final Six-Word Memoir

1. Talk to my iPhone, it responds!
2. This six-word memoir might seem purely comedic, but there's more to it than just a quick laugh. Technology is growing, fast. I am constantly amazed by how far humanity has gone with technology. One week you could have the latest computer software, the next month it could become obsolete. It just doesn't stop, it's constantly changing, constantly improving. I wouldn't be surprised if we have a phone that flies (for no good reason) in the next two years. Technology is driven by convenience; we are constantly trying to make our lives easier, which isn't a bad thing. If you have ever seen the movie "Wall-e" then you'd know that's when technology has gone too far. I absolutely love technology and I hope I can one day make a career from it. Having a conversation with your phone (not a person, your actual phone) is just a glimpse of what technology is capable of.

Six-Word Memoir #3

1. Anti-government memoir
2. Their grand design pollutes your mind.
3. I would add a picture of a lot of people in suits.

Six-Word Memoir #2

1. The American government is too controlling.
2. They tell you lies, don't conform!
3. I would add a picture of a brainwashed individual throwing money away.

Six-Word Memoir #1

1. This is a story about how today's technology amazes me.
2. Talk to my iPhone, it responds!
3. I would add a picture of my iPhone 4s using Siri.

Whale Rider

    Whale Rider was a pretty interesting movie. It takes place in New Zealand and it still has a sense of ancient times, even though it is recent. The story revolves around Pai, a young girl who was supposed to be the new leader of her tribe. She didn't actually become the leader because she was a girl, very sexist in my opinion. Pai's grandfather never accepted her as the new leader, even though Pai tried hard and wanted to participate in all the boys' activities. There was even a scene where Pai had beaten her grandfather in a stick fight, and Pai became a disgrace to her grandfather after that. Pai was supported by everyone else in her family, her grandfather was the only one who hated the idea of her becoming the leader. Near the end of the movie, her grandfather accepted her as the new leader because she was able to get all the beached whales back to the ocean. No one else was able to do that. Pai, even though she was a girl, ended up becoming the new leader.

Red Panda

             The red panda may look like a racoon, but it's definitely a member of the panda family. This adorable creature is only a little bigger than a regular house cat but it is only found in China and India, so they are quite rare. They don'y usually travel in packs, they're mostly solitary creatures except when it is their time to mate. Their diet consists mostly of bamboo sprouts and even some insects which is a little odd for a mammal. They spend most of their time sleeping high up in the forest trees and start looking for food at night time, they are shy creatures. Because the red panda lives only in China and India, you might have guessed that it is an endangered species, which is quite unfortunate. Red pandas are quite friendly, they might, however, be cautious around humans. If for whatever reason, you come across a red panda in China or India, you should keep your distance just to be safe. The red panda is my favorite animal simply because it is so adorable. I encourage you to try and learn more about the red panda, they are interesting creatures.