The face on the Milk Carton (ROAR POST #2)

As i have read further into the book, I began to notice some literary terms that the author uses to lead up to the complication of the story, in which Janie finally finds her (supposedly) face on the back of a milk carton during lunchtime. The biggest way the author lets us know what is going to happen was foreshadowing, in which the author gives us clues that somehow give the reader an insight of what might happen next.In this case the author has the characters (IE Janie, and her friends) look at a bunch of milk cartons before the actual carton (in which Janie's face is upon) is discovered.
 The fact that there is foreshadowing in the books leads me to believe that there is going to be a moment near the end of the book where Janie is kidnapped due to the fact that she has her own face on the milk carton. The fact that her face is on a kidnapped section is not intriguing to her friends, who suggest that the girl does not even look like Janie. Maybe the fact that Janie hates her name, and wants it changed to Jayyne Johnstone ties in with the doomed fate, and how Janie would vanish, like the way she wants her name to vanish.
 Another thing i have noticed is that the narration might be from Janie in the future due to the switch in POV in the last sentence of my last reading. This might counter my previous prediction of Janie being kidnapped since she is telling us the story from the future.

Quote: "Janie held Sarah-Charlotte's empty milk carton and stared at the photograph of the little girl.

I was kidnapped." (Cooney) 

There is a change in the narration POV as the narrator refers to Janie as herself "I" instead of referring to her as "Janie" in third person. 

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The Face on the Milk Carton Post #1

The story begins with an indirect introduction "Janie finished her essay". This introduction (first statement) provides us with no history, background information, character personalities or an apparent plot. This must be because the main character is portrait as a victim of a kidnapping hence the name "the face on the milk carton." The first character introduced is our protagonist, Janie, who seems to be having more than enough conflict with irrelevant issues, ie. her name, names of her children (when she is only 15), driving, and perfoming (reciting her essay) in front of her class. Despite the many issues, Janie (Jayyne, she belives is "cooler") has been struck with plenty of good fortune. Her family is usually convinced of her being right, her father constantly changing his mind on the restrictions he enforces on her, and the bell rang right before she began reading her essay to her class.
This book, I belive is supposed to model the daily life of a common teenager. Which constists of the slightest cooincidence to trigger a huge panic in the mind of said teenager. This book captures a good quality of teenage life, instead of having (an adults) perspective of teenage life, ie locking one in their room, blasting the music on high, and causing shenanigans for society (which is a pretty negative perspective of teenage life) the book focuses on freenship, and what people now call "puppy love" in other words the postive side of teenage life. I will be looking forward to reading a story on teenager's life that doesn not have to do with running around, causing, or having something to do with the blowing up of society. :)

The History of Nations: Japan Post 2

This historical book on the History of Japan is a great way to learn about Japan's culture, and it's past. I have personally learned so much from every few pages, that I was surprised because it looked incredibly boring. (The fact that it was 202 pages did not make the book seem any more interesting.) despite it's seemingly boring topic, I should have been wiser than to "judge a book by it's cover" The amount of information available in this book is unbelievable. I would absolutely recommend this book if you are desperately searching for some history of Japan's economy, culture, geography, or any facts/information on Japan's background, I suggest that you check out this book.
This book includes a detailed chronological table of Japan's history from the many different clans that spawned in the 1600's to the cultural influences from China, to the natural disasters in the 1900's. In history Japan has not been one of the most peaceful nations, yet it is not a violent country. It's people are intelligent and are able to adapt to many geographic changes, and the country itself is full of unique culture and heritage. I am surprised at how much i did not know about the country, and this book is only the first step towards learning about our world, and what is in store for man in the future.

The History of Nations: Japan Post 1

After the crisis in Japan, I wondered how the economy would hold, and how the damage has affected the daily lives of people living there. I then realized that I knew nothing about the social, political, or economic factors of  Japan. Nor did I have any knowledge of the nation's history. Fortunately for this term, our ROAR selection consisted of finding a book about the history of our favorite (or most interesting) subject. I chose "The History of Japan" because it is a great example of how I could learn more about the country's history, as well as it's people, and it's culture. If I can understand the nation's history, it might help me understand a bit on the nation's current events, and maybe even the affects of war, or crisis like the earthquake, Tsunami, and radiation, and how they affected the lives of people in history, as well as current times.
What I am most interested in learning is the historical culture of the nation, as well as it's economy, as well as how they have been established. By reading this book I have learned that the geography of Japan is beautiful, as many of it's islands consist of lush forests, as well as complex society. However, despite it's beautiful geography, Japan suffers from horrific earthquakes almost daily. This is because Japan's territory (Geography) lies in volcanic terrain.
(Quotes) " In 1995, an earthquake in the port city of Kobe killed more than 5,000 people,and left over 300,000 people homeless" (Japan 13)

Reaction: This revelation in history helped me realize that despite the intensity of the earthquake that occurred recently, it was not the only disastrous quake that happened there. I had no idea that Japan was so "Earthquaqe Prone"

Slumdog Millionaire Movie Post 2

Like any movie, "Slumdog Millionaire" has it's specific camera, sound, and lighting affects that may emphasize certain scenes. The following film terms were used in the movie. The high angle shot consists of the camera being   placed in a high angle above the scene, yet not as high as the "Birds eye view." This camera affect could be seen when the Jamal's classroom is being previewed. Another film term that came up in the movie is the "Frame within a frame" in which there seems to be another frame within the frame created by the camera's sides. This could be seen when the camera zooms into the television set in which Jamal was participating in the game show "Who want s to be a millionaire."
The reaction shot could be seen when the camera zooms into a character's face in order to see their reaction. In this case the camera zooms into Salim's envious face when he sees Jamal receives an autograph from a famous celebrity. Music also played an important role in the film, the music consisted festive, and happy, as well as  sad, and horrific music. The music playing during the scene establishes a mood so that the audience is able to feel what the character is feeling. The film was enhanced by the affects of these camera and sound affects, they made me see the character's point of view, while feeling the same way the character feels.   

Slumdog Millionaire Movie Post 1

The movie "Slumdog Millionaire" (like the book) focuses on the life of Jamal, who is a young boy growing up in the slums of India. While he is growing up, Jamal experiences many challenges, including violent uprisings, to which his mother became a victim. Ever since he lost their mother, Jamal and his brother Salim have struggled to maintain their family ties, despite Salim's constant arrogance, and attitude towards Jamal. They soon befriend an orphan girl "Latika" and the three grow close and call themselves "The Three Musketeers." The only way for them to get by is by begging, or what their teacher calls "their job."
After a long period of working they discover that their teacher values the money they receive more than their health so they end up escaping, yet Latika gets captured, and stays while working as a dancer.
Reaction: The violence and the Hatred that young children are exposed to is really surprising. The attack that ended Jamal's mother's life was caused by a growing hatred between the Hindus and the Muslims in India. The fact that grown men would attack others, including young children is sickening. The religious differences between two cultures do not justify the violence that young children have to go through. They do not justify any violence period. One can't imagine what it must be like growing up through this violence.

Post 2 Slumdog Millionaire

I was shocked at the incredible luck that Ram has had on the first three questions. Apparently the past experiences in Ram's life guide him into answering the questions, as he continues his path toward winning the Billion Rupees. The audience and the host are surprised at how a simple waiter from the slums of India is capable of answering these extremely difficult questions. When Ram remembers the events that helped him answer the questions I began to understand that one does not need knowledge in order to be victorious, maybe luck and experience are enough for Ram to win such a huge game.
Every chapter of the book begins with the experience in Ram's life that allowed him to answer the question, and ends with Ram answering the question despite not having any knowledge from school, or from reading, or writing about the subject.
I find this very impressive, the fact that someone can answer difficult questions, without having had any learning experience in school  incredible. Ram is not only lucky to have had the opportunity to win the game, I find it lucky that he had the experience that would allow him to figure out these obsticals.