Quotes from Island Voices
Paper
"What's wrong with this house we're living in?" pg 2
"Do you know, Mother, if I sold all my shares today, I would have the money to buy fifty terrace houses like the one you have?" pg 5
The Martyrdom of Helena Rodrigues
"had the meek gentle face of a nun, and the force of personality of an Empress Tzu Hsi..." pg 12
"Helena's tactics enabled her to tyrannize most people-with normally sensetive consciences." pg 12
Sundowner
"There's no need to keep calling me 'tuan', Aman. I prefer to be called Mr Das." pg 21
"Yes, tuan. Whatever the tuan says." pg 22
Tanjong Rhu
"I know I have everything I need." pg 30
"Those see-far glasses of yours, can they see Tanjong Rhu?" pg 31
Evening under frangipani
"I would rather take it from mine own hand." pg 57
"I don't suppose you have much in the way of soup at home. Difficult to drink soup with your hands." pg 59
Lee
"Don't you remember anything about your country?" pg 86
"How come you never wrote?" pg 91
A History of tea
"A storm in a teacup," pg 119
"Uncle Raja was the oily man." pg 112
A Dream of China
"Could I get him out of China?" pg 123
"I didn't know he ever meant to go back to China," pg 128
Release
"Principle of the thing or not, it's done and there's nothing we can do about it." pg 141
"Why do you always speak for someone else?" pg 143
An Obituary for Fifth Aunt come late
"Do you remember your aunt?" pg 149
"The grown-ups always told us we were meant to be seen and not heard," pg 149
Corridor
"Who says I'm not happy?" pg 164
"There's nothing that I want." pg 164
Mid-Autumn
"now she can be a doctor, make big money, find a good husband." pg 181
"You go to Uganda, and this will be the last meal you have with us." pg 182
Hamid and the Hand of Fate
"Long-forgotten friends called on him." pg 195
"Pak Li, do you think it's for my money?"
The Move
"Did you really have this since we were born?" pg 206
"Are you sad, Ma?" pg 209
Pastime
"Anyone here. Tell me their story." pg 213
"So they leave him to rot in prison." pg 214
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Literature: OFF CENTRE Qn. 1-6
Questions 1-6 Off centre guidebook
Q1) In your opinion, how key is the parent-child relationship to Vinod's inevitable end?
In the play off centre, we can see how parent-child relationships affect Vinod. Vinod feel like he is no getting the attention he yearns for from his parents, he tells Saloma how that his parents are never around and how they don't care about him and that he has a mental illness. He says that because his parents have high profile jobs, thay are very busy with their work, so, they have no time for him. Besides taking the pills, family support is also important to ensure that Vinod recovers from his mental illness. Without the support from his family, it was difficult for Vinod to recover from his mental illness and accept that he is mentally ill. Thus, this is what led to Vinod's inevitable endQ2) `Vinod's high expectations of himself caused his downfall.' To what extent do you agree with this analysis of Vinod's predicament and tragedy
To a large extent, I agree that Vinod's high expectations of himself caused his downfall. In the play, Vinod sees Saloma as a lost kitten that he has to protect. In other words, he sees himself as Saloma's guardian. Vinod does not believe that he is mentally ill and he tells Saloma not to take the pills. As Vinod is well educated, he thinks that the pills do not cure them from their mental illness. Instead, he thinks that the pills make them worse because when he takes the pills, he starts to shiver. As a result of not taking the pills, his mental illness worsen in time and this is what led to his death. This shows how Vinod's high expectations of himself caused his downfall.Q3) Discuss the reasons for Saloma's transformation in the play.
In the play, we see Saloma transforming drastically. For example, near the end of the play we can see that she is on the road to recover from her mentall illness. In the start of the play,our first impression of Saloma is that she is a shy person and just follows what others say. Also, it was Vinod, at the start of the play who was 'stronger' not Saloma. But as the play proceeds on, we can see that Saloma is getting 'stronger' and it is Vinod who is getting weaker. This shows the transformation that Saloma has gone through in the play. Some reasons for Saloma's transformation is because of her constant determination to cure her of her mental illness and also because of other characters in the play, like Mak, Emily and Vinod. These three characters are the three main characters that is the reason or Saloma's transformation. In my opinion, i think that Emily has played a major role in Saloma's transformation. She taught Saloma to be independant and gave her courage to connect back to the public.Q4) "Though a minor role in the play, the character of Razali is key to the plot of Off Centre ." To what extent do you agree with this assessment?
I agree to a certain extent that Razali is a key to the plot of off centre. Razali is first introduced near the climax of the play, he is the security guard at Vinod's block. Vinod and Saloma see him as their 'bapak' or their guardian who protects them from any harm. In the climax where the robbery took place, Razali was not there and Vinod has another mental breakdown. This caused them to lose their trust in Razali.With Razali, Vinod and Saloma felt like they still had hope to get accepted by society, but because of the robbery all of that changed. Vinod felt like there was nobody to protect him. Although not much is said about Razali in the play, he plays a key role to the plot of off centre because his character is introduced in the climax of the play.Q5) "Datta, Dayadhvam, Damyatta" means to "Give, Sympathise, Control." How did the major characters in the play exert control in their environment and/or in their lives? Support your answer with evidence from the text.
One main character in the play who exert control in their environment and/or in their live in my opinon is Emily. Saloma was very close with Emily, Emily made Saloma feel safe around her and gave her encouraging words like "I am strong, nothing can destroy me" and ''They are jealous, because I am special." These words of encouragement gave Saloma courage to stand up for her own rights. Emily was patient with Saloma, that is why Saloma feels comfortable around her as Saloma thinks that Emily can help her recover. This shows how a mjor character in the play ho exert control in their environment and/or in their live.
Q6) Based on the text Off Centre, discuss how peer acceptance and family support are vital to social status and mental well-being.
Peer acceptance and family support are especially vital to social status and mental well-being. Other than taing the pills. peer acceptance and family support are vital as without them, it will be difficult for Saloma and Vinod to recover from their mental illness and if they do not get well, they may not get accepted by society. That is why peer acceptance and family support are vital. At the end of the play. we can see that Saloma is on her way to recovery as she has taken the pills and the determination and the support from her peers and her family. Unike Vinod, who at the end of the play, he commited suicide. Vinod felt like Saloma had abandoned him so he felt alone as Saloma was the only person there for him, he had no one else to go to except for Saloma. That is why Vinod commited suicide. This shows how peer acceptance and family support are vital to social status and mental well being.
Quotes from Off Centre
" Everything is so void " Act 2, Scene 3 pg 63
"They are jealous... because I am special." Act 2, Scene 2 pg 55
"The voices, the so-called voices?" Act 1, Scene 2 pg 15
"I am strong. Nothing can...destroy me" Act 2, Scene 2 pg 58
"Then why you want to control me?" Act 5, Scene 3, pg 129Wednesday, February 24, 2010
A Dream of China
1)I think the reference to Singapore as a "diamond city" is not appropriate, he said that to show how Singapore looks compared to China.If i were to describe my feelings towards Singapore, it would be clean, modern and friendly.
2)I think her uncle behaved in that manner because he was thirsty,but he was being rude andd unappreciative.I feel sorry for her uncle as he does not even have money to buy food.
3)I do find it a contradiction.This i because, she said she felt alienated n China, but she was eager to listen to her father's stories of the most beautiful of beautiful lands.
4)The narrator meant by his first statement is that even though the country may have everything, it will not prosper if things are not done properly.I agree that her father is a good man, eventhough her father left China,he is still loyal to China.I think Singapore should claim him for its own.
2)I think her uncle behaved in that manner because he was thirsty,but he was being rude andd unappreciative.I feel sorry for her uncle as he does not even have money to buy food.
3)I do find it a contradiction.This i because, she said she felt alienated n China, but she was eager to listen to her father's stories of the most beautiful of beautiful lands.
4)The narrator meant by his first statement is that even though the country may have everything, it will not prosper if things are not done properly.I agree that her father is a good man, eventhough her father left China,he is still loyal to China.I think Singapore should claim him for its own.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Tanjong Rhu
1)I think the respective authors use these traditional Chinese rituals for more profound purposes.Like in the story Tanjong Rhu,the authors use traditional chinese rituals to show how Mrs Li is religious and her characteristics.
2)I see myself as a modern young singaporean, and i think that such cultural rituals in todays society is still necessary as it allows us to still be in touch with our cultute and our heritage.As Singapore is developing very fast, we need to keep up or we will be left behind.But we must also not forget our culture and our heritage.
3)I think that the elderly in Singapore today are not totally out of touch with the contemporary world.Elderly people will only wish for happiness.
4)Looking back at the past is a good thing, by looking back, you won't repeat your past mistakes.However looking back at the past can become a negative habit.You can get left behind and you will never accept anything as you always look back at the past.
2)I see myself as a modern young singaporean, and i think that such cultural rituals in todays society is still necessary as it allows us to still be in touch with our cultute and our heritage.As Singapore is developing very fast, we need to keep up or we will be left behind.But we must also not forget our culture and our heritage.
3)I think that the elderly in Singapore today are not totally out of touch with the contemporary world.Elderly people will only wish for happiness.
4)Looking back at the past is a good thing, by looking back, you won't repeat your past mistakes.However looking back at the past can become a negative habit.You can get left behind and you will never accept anything as you always look back at the past.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Homework
In this story, is the relation between Mr li and his mother. Mr li's mother depended on him. As motherhood, her son offered her glasses. It's a sign or inherent worthiness, justiness or goodness that is obvious. Her sufferings is somehow wanted to be eased by her son.
The Move
It is the essence of Madam Teo's character and sufferings from her past that strengthened her will and ability to move on with life and cope with urbanisation/changes. Correspondingly, the support of her children and family togetherness also helped her to adapt to new surroundings as demonstrated in moving her belongings to another flat and having her grandchild call her from overseas.
Select Two stories in which the is conflict between parent and child, and show how far there is some resolution of these differences at the end of the story?
Lee
.Another conflict is when Lee suddenly asked”How come you never wrote this is an internal conflict. This made him feel uneasy as he himself did not know why he didn’t write to Lee.Another external conflict is when Dad said”Do you have to dress like that? This made Lee lose her temper. Maybe she reacted this way because she still cannot accept the culture
With reference to suitable stories, discuss how far change is shown to be either welcomed or feared?
Hamid and the hand of fate
In the story, Hamid and the hand of fate. Change is welcome to the full extent. Hamid from the start was not popular in his community. But when he had the accident where he lost his hand, he was given a sum of $80 000 for his injury. After he was given the money, he became popular in his community. That is how change is welcomed in the story, Hamid and the hand of fate.
How are young people and their ideals presented in 2 or 3 stories in the collection? How far do you identify with these young people?
Evening under frangipani
Elaine's and PrakashThier ideal is their love among each other and the way they view each other. In my opinion, they are presented as the main characters in the story. In the story, they had problems with each other maybe similar to typical problems in singapore.
History of tea
The ideal presented is the story of Beverly. She is presented in a particular manner from her family tree. Beverly is a mix a race, and she has alot of problems in her life. The way she handles tea is one of the example that shows how she is presented in the story, that links with the story, history of tea.
Choose two stories that reveal the thinking of an older generation of Singaporean. What new insight have you gained from such a revelation.
The two stories are, Tanjong Rhu and A Dream Of China. In the story Tanjong Rhu, Mr Li's mother is very religious and She always recalls everything about the past. Remembering the good times she had with her son and her husband in the past when they were still living in Tanjong Rhu. In the story of A Dream Of China, the author's father also likes to recall everything about the past. He also remembers all the good things about China and tells stories of China to all his children of how great China was and still is. The older generation of Singaporean find it difficult to let go of their past.
How is motherhood presented in any two or three stories in the collection?
Tanjong rhu
In this story, is the relation between Mr li and his mother. Mr li's mother depended on him. As motherhood, her son offered her glasses. It's a sign or inherent worthiness, justiness or goodness that is obvious. Her sufferings is somehow wanted to be eased by her son.
The Move
It is the essence of Madam Teo's character and sufferings from her past that strengthened her will and ability to move on with life and cope with urbanisation/changes. Correspondingly, the support of her children and family togetherness also helped her to adapt to new surroundings as demonstrated in moving her belongings to another flat and having her grandchild call her from overseas.
Select Two stories in which the is conflict between parent and child, and show how far there is some resolution of these differences at the end of the story?
Lee
.Another conflict is when Lee suddenly asked”How come you never wrote this is an internal conflict. This made him feel uneasy as he himself did not know why he didn’t write to Lee.Another external conflict is when Dad said”Do you have to dress like that? This made Lee lose her temper. Maybe she reacted this way because she still cannot accept the culture
With reference to suitable stories, discuss how far change is shown to be either welcomed or feared?
Hamid and the hand of fate
In the story, Hamid and the hand of fate. Change is welcome to the full extent. Hamid from the start was not popular in his community. But when he had the accident where he lost his hand, he was given a sum of $80 000 for his injury. After he was given the money, he became popular in his community. That is how change is welcomed in the story, Hamid and the hand of fate.
How are young people and their ideals presented in 2 or 3 stories in the collection? How far do you identify with these young people?
Evening under frangipani
Elaine's and PrakashThier ideal is their love among each other and the way they view each other. In my opinion, they are presented as the main characters in the story. In the story, they had problems with each other maybe similar to typical problems in singapore.
History of tea
The ideal presented is the story of Beverly. She is presented in a particular manner from her family tree. Beverly is a mix a race, and she has alot of problems in her life. The way she handles tea is one of the example that shows how she is presented in the story, that links with the story, history of tea.
Choose two stories that reveal the thinking of an older generation of Singaporean. What new insight have you gained from such a revelation.
The two stories are, Tanjong Rhu and A Dream Of China. In the story Tanjong Rhu, Mr Li's mother is very religious and She always recalls everything about the past. Remembering the good times she had with her son and her husband in the past when they were still living in Tanjong Rhu. In the story of A Dream Of China, the author's father also likes to recall everything about the past. He also remembers all the good things about China and tells stories of China to all his children of how great China was and still is. The older generation of Singaporean find it difficult to let go of their past.
December holiday homework
Story: Lee
Conflicts
.The first conflict is when Lee talked about Alan Piscopo, this is an external conflict. This made him angry, evidence from the text is, ”He gripped the wheel, feeling a wholly unexpected jealousy directed at the faceless Piscopo”(pg 88)
.Another conflict is when Lee suddenly asked”How come you never wrote” (pg 91) this is an internal conflict. This made him feel uneasy as he himself did not know why he didn’t write to Lee
.Another external conflict is when Dad said”Do you have to dress like that?” (pg 97)This made Lee lose her temper. Maybe she reacted this way because she still cannot accept the culture
Climax
.The climax of the story is when, from the text “Then, one night, he found them in his bedroom; his head thundered, and he stormed out, slamming the door behind him, cursing parental burdens ” (pg 103)
Resolution
.The resolution of the story is a complete resolution as it has a happy ending
Characters
1)Li Wen/Lee
.Doesn’t dress like her age(at the airport, pg 85)
.She is a vegetarian(at home, pg 91)
.She likes music(at the studio, pg 104)
2)Dad
.kind(pg 88)
.observant(pg 91)
.caring(pg 100)
3)Alan Piscopo
.He dresses like a trucker(pg 89)
.He is educated, teaches at a Baptist college for girls(pg 89)
The most interesting segment is when….
They had their family reunion, when Lee met her grandmother after a very long time. Even though she has just met her grandmother, she feels comfortable with her even though she does not accept the culture
Story: Release
Conflicts
.The first conflict happened during the first week the new neighbours moved in, this is an external conflict, evidence from the text ”the new neighbours cut down the guava tree near the fence separating the two hours while Eileen was at the supermarket ” (pg 141)
.Another conflict is when Eileen came back from the hospital “the first thing she noticed was that the fence was crooked” (pg 141)
Climax
.The climax of the story is Eileen met the person that has been feeding the neighbour’s dog
Resolution
.The resolution of the story is open ending as we do not know what happened after that
Characters
Eileen
.Friendly(when neighbour just moved in, pg 139)
Husband
.Lazy(pg 142)
Neighbour
.Rude(pg 139,141)
The most interesting segment is when….
Eileen tried to call the SPCA, but no one answered, then she called the police. Eileen argued with the police about the neighbour’s dog. Even though she had lack of sleep and was arguing with the police in the middle of the night, she was able to calm down
Story: Evening under Frangipani
Conflicts
.The first internal conflict is when Prakash was unsure of himself when he went for his interview(pg 47)
.Another internal conflict is when Prakash felt like an outcast with no contribution to give to society when he di not have a job(pg 65)
Climax
.The climax of the story is when Prakash and Elaine broke up, as this is where there is a drastic change in the story
Resolution
.The resolution of the story is open ended, as both Elaine and Prakash went their separate ways(pg 84)
Characters
Prakash
.Nervous-wreck(during job interview pg 27)
.Respectful(did not start a fight pg 80,81)
.Neat(dressed neatly for the interview pg 69)
Elaine
.Hardworking(pg 68)
.
Elaine’s mother
.Rude(During the dinner with Prakash Pg 59)
.Not religious(went to a catholic school, but doesn’t believe in god pg 59)
The most interesting segment is when…
Prakash came to Elaine’s house and make out with her. While kissing, Prakash giggled and Elaine felt pissed off. Elaine thinks that Prakash giggled about her hands that look like beetles just like her dad. She insisted Prakash to leave just because of the giggle. I find this segment interesting yet very weird.
Story: A History of Tea
Conflicts
.The first external conflict is when the opium war was mentioned(pg 119)
Climax
.The climax of the story is when Beverly mentioned that she was going to China. This made Tien Yee think about his own culture and how he never travelled around Asia, whereas, Beverly, getting to travel around Asia(pg 113)
Resolution
.The resolution of the story is a revelation as the story ends with a conversation(pg 122)
Characters
Beverly
.Smart(has plans to study at Cambridge pg 111 )
.Arrogance(discerning taste for tea pg 109)
Aunt Sherrie
.Addicted to tea(pg111)
.Religious(pg119)
Grandmother
.Religious(pg117)
.Traditional(pg115)
The most interesting segment is when…
Beverly talks about her Jewish boyfriend. Not to forget, also, when her parents disapprove of her relationship with him. This makes me feel curious on what Beverly would do to keep their relationship
Story: Pastime
Conflicts
.The first conflict is when man with the limp refused to go on television (pg 213-214)
.Another conflict is that Mother doesn’t like her talking about the past (pg 220)
.Another conflict is when Mr Lee insists on continuing the story but Tai Poh didn’t want to (pg217)
Climax
Mr Lee asked Tai Poh if the man with the limp approached the young lady. (pg 219–220)
Resolution
The resolution of the story is a Complete Resolution
The tale that Tai Poh told was just a story; pastime and not real life (pg 220)
Characters
Mr Lee
. Good listener (listens attentively to Tai Poh’s stories, pg 213-214)
.Sarcastic (the question, “You and I are friends right?”, pg 217)
Tai Poh
.Considerate (did not bother any passenger in the MRT, pg 212)
.Creative (can creates stories by looking at someone, pg 212-213)
The young lady in the MRT
.Curious (about the past, pg 220)
.Self conscious (when Tai Poh stared at her in the MRT, pg 215-216)
Most Interesting segment:
When Tai Poh finally revealed that the woman in the picture is actually the young lady’s mother. I find that past interesting as I felt curious of whom the lady in the picture was. Is amazing how Tai Poh knows that the lady in the MRT seems familiar. (pg 220)
Conflicts
.The first conflict is when Lee talked about Alan Piscopo, this is an external conflict. This made him angry, evidence from the text is, ”He gripped the wheel, feeling a wholly unexpected jealousy directed at the faceless Piscopo”(pg 88)
.Another conflict is when Lee suddenly asked”How come you never wrote” (pg 91) this is an internal conflict. This made him feel uneasy as he himself did not know why he didn’t write to Lee
.Another external conflict is when Dad said”Do you have to dress like that?” (pg 97)This made Lee lose her temper. Maybe she reacted this way because she still cannot accept the culture
Climax
.The climax of the story is when, from the text “Then, one night, he found them in his bedroom; his head thundered, and he stormed out, slamming the door behind him, cursing parental burdens ” (pg 103)
Resolution
.The resolution of the story is a complete resolution as it has a happy ending
Characters
1)Li Wen/Lee
.Doesn’t dress like her age(at the airport, pg 85)
.She is a vegetarian(at home, pg 91)
.She likes music(at the studio, pg 104)
2)Dad
.kind(pg 88)
.observant(pg 91)
.caring(pg 100)
3)Alan Piscopo
.He dresses like a trucker(pg 89)
.He is educated, teaches at a Baptist college for girls(pg 89)
The most interesting segment is when….
They had their family reunion, when Lee met her grandmother after a very long time. Even though she has just met her grandmother, she feels comfortable with her even though she does not accept the culture
Story: Release
Conflicts
.The first conflict happened during the first week the new neighbours moved in, this is an external conflict, evidence from the text ”the new neighbours cut down the guava tree near the fence separating the two hours while Eileen was at the supermarket ” (pg 141)
.Another conflict is when Eileen came back from the hospital “the first thing she noticed was that the fence was crooked” (pg 141)
Climax
.The climax of the story is Eileen met the person that has been feeding the neighbour’s dog
Resolution
.The resolution of the story is open ending as we do not know what happened after that
Characters
Eileen
.Friendly(when neighbour just moved in, pg 139)
Husband
.Lazy(pg 142)
Neighbour
.Rude(pg 139,141)
The most interesting segment is when….
Eileen tried to call the SPCA, but no one answered, then she called the police. Eileen argued with the police about the neighbour’s dog. Even though she had lack of sleep and was arguing with the police in the middle of the night, she was able to calm down
Story: Evening under Frangipani
Conflicts
.The first internal conflict is when Prakash was unsure of himself when he went for his interview(pg 47)
.Another internal conflict is when Prakash felt like an outcast with no contribution to give to society when he di not have a job(pg 65)
Climax
.The climax of the story is when Prakash and Elaine broke up, as this is where there is a drastic change in the story
Resolution
.The resolution of the story is open ended, as both Elaine and Prakash went their separate ways(pg 84)
Characters
Prakash
.Nervous-wreck(during job interview pg 27)
.Respectful(did not start a fight pg 80,81)
.Neat(dressed neatly for the interview pg 69)
Elaine
.Hardworking(pg 68)
.
Elaine’s mother
.Rude(During the dinner with Prakash Pg 59)
.Not religious(went to a catholic school, but doesn’t believe in god pg 59)
The most interesting segment is when…
Prakash came to Elaine’s house and make out with her. While kissing, Prakash giggled and Elaine felt pissed off. Elaine thinks that Prakash giggled about her hands that look like beetles just like her dad. She insisted Prakash to leave just because of the giggle. I find this segment interesting yet very weird.
Story: A History of Tea
Conflicts
.The first external conflict is when the opium war was mentioned(pg 119)
Climax
.The climax of the story is when Beverly mentioned that she was going to China. This made Tien Yee think about his own culture and how he never travelled around Asia, whereas, Beverly, getting to travel around Asia(pg 113)
Resolution
.The resolution of the story is a revelation as the story ends with a conversation(pg 122)
Characters
Beverly
.Smart(has plans to study at Cambridge pg 111 )
.Arrogance(discerning taste for tea pg 109)
Aunt Sherrie
.Addicted to tea(pg111)
.Religious(pg119)
Grandmother
.Religious(pg117)
.Traditional(pg115)
The most interesting segment is when…
Beverly talks about her Jewish boyfriend. Not to forget, also, when her parents disapprove of her relationship with him. This makes me feel curious on what Beverly would do to keep their relationship
Story: Pastime
Conflicts
.The first conflict is when man with the limp refused to go on television (pg 213-214)
.Another conflict is that Mother doesn’t like her talking about the past (pg 220)
.Another conflict is when Mr Lee insists on continuing the story but Tai Poh didn’t want to (pg217)
Climax
Mr Lee asked Tai Poh if the man with the limp approached the young lady. (pg 219–220)
Resolution
The resolution of the story is a Complete Resolution
The tale that Tai Poh told was just a story; pastime and not real life (pg 220)
Characters
Mr Lee
. Good listener (listens attentively to Tai Poh’s stories, pg 213-214)
.Sarcastic (the question, “You and I are friends right?”, pg 217)
Tai Poh
.Considerate (did not bother any passenger in the MRT, pg 212)
.Creative (can creates stories by looking at someone, pg 212-213)
The young lady in the MRT
.Curious (about the past, pg 220)
.Self conscious (when Tai Poh stared at her in the MRT, pg 215-216)
Most Interesting segment:
When Tai Poh finally revealed that the woman in the picture is actually the young lady’s mother. I find that past interesting as I felt curious of whom the lady in the picture was. Is amazing how Tai Poh knows that the lady in the MRT seems familiar. (pg 220)
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