What is a real "Man"?

Figured this would get your attention, but, according to Ruyard Kipling, in your own words, what does he believe to be the definition of a "Man"?  Do you agree?
Stanza 1
If you can keep your head when all about you 

Are losing theirs and blaming it on you; 

If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, 

But make allowance for their doubting too; 

If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, 

Or, being lied about, don't deal in lies,

Or, being hated, don't give way to hating, 

And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise;
Stanza 2
If you can dream - and not make dreams your master; 

If you can think - and not make thoughts your aim; 

If you can meet with triumph and disaster 

And treat those two imposters just the same; 

If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken 

Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools, 

Or watch the things you gave your life to broken, 

And stoop and build 'em up with wornout tools;
Stanza 3
If you can make one heap of all your winnings 

And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss, 

And lose, and start again at your beginnings 

And never breath a word about your loss; 

If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew

To serve your turn long after they are gone, 

And so hold on when there is nothing in you 

Except the Will which says to them: "Hold on";
Stanza 4    
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, 

Or walk with kings - nor lose the common touch; 

If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you;

If all men count with you, but none too much; 

If you can fill the unforgiving minute 

With sixty seconds' worth of distance run - 

Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it, 

And - which is more - you'll be a Man my son!

Most impressionable Line

What line inspired or connected with you the most and why?
Stanza 1
If you can keep your head when all about you 

Are losing theirs and blaming it on you; 

If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, 

But make allowance for their doubting too; 

If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, 

Or, being lied about, don't deal in lies,

Or, being hated, don't give way to hating, 

And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise;
Stanza 2
If you can dream - and not make dreams your master; 

If you can think - and not make thoughts your aim; 

If you can meet with triumph and disaster 

And treat those two imposters just the same; 

If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken 

Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools, 

Or watch the things you gave your life to broken, 

And stoop and build 'em up with wornout tools;
Stanza 3
If you can make one heap of all your winnings 

And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss, 

And lose, and start again at your beginnings 

And never breath a word about your loss; 

If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew

To serve your turn long after they are gone, 

And so hold on when there is nothing in you 

Except the Will which says to them: "Hold on";
Stanza 4    
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, 

Or walk with kings - nor lose the common touch; 

If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you;

If all men count with you, but none too much; 

If you can fill the unforgiving minute 

With sixty seconds' worth of distance run - 

Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it, 

And - which is more - you'll be a Man my son!

Poetic Devices in "If"

What poetic devices did you find in this poem:
"IF"
by Rudyard Kipling

Stanza 1
If you can keep your head when all about you 

Are losing theirs and blaming it on you; 

If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, 

But make allowance for their doubting too; 

If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, 

Or, being lied about, don't deal in lies,

Or, being hated, don't give way to hating, 

And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise;
Stanza 2
If you can dream - and not make dreams your master; 

If you can think - and not make thoughts your aim; 

If you can meet with triumph and disaster 

And treat those two imposters just the same; 

If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken 

Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools, 

Or watch the things you gave your life to broken, 

And stoop and build 'em up with wornout tools;
Stanza 3
If you can make one heap of all your winnings 

And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss, 

And lose, and start again at your beginnings 

And never breath a word about your loss; 

If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew

To serve your turn long after they are gone, 

And so hold on when there is nothing in you 

Except the Will which says to them: "Hold on";
Stanza 4    
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, 

Or walk with kings - nor lose the common touch; 

If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you;

If all men count with you, but none too much; 

If you can fill the unforgiving minute 

With sixty seconds' worth of distance run - 

Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it, 

And - which is more - you'll be a Man my son!

CONNECTIONS in "Where Are You Going?"

•    Think deeply beyond just the plot itself and determine if this story, in any way, relates to any other that we have read in this class or any read prior.   With what character, theme, or conflict does this remind or connect?

SYMBOLISM in "Where Are You Going?"

•    What symbolism existed in this story? (Consider all that could be symbolic in a story)
•    Do you believe this symbolism was intentional and if so, why do you believe the author used this?

IRONIES- in "Where Are You Going?"

•    What ironies existed in this story?

INCITING EVENT- "Where Are You Going?"

•    What was the inciting event in the story?
Prove it.

Point of View/ narrator- "Where Are You Going?"

This story was written in 3rd person- limited point of view for a reason.. Why do you believe Joyce Carol Oates used this P.O.V. and type of narrator?
Better yet, ....
•    If this was changed to a less knowledgeable narrator or point of view, what effect would it have on the reader?

CONFLICTS- "Where Are You Going? Where Have You Been?"

•    What conflicts exist throughout this story-

•    What is the MAIN conflict that drives this plot to its outcome?

"Luggage"

Would you be able to set your dreams aside in order to take care of another person?  Has this happened to you or do you know of such a situation and the outcome?

Foreshadowing

There were many foreshadows that appeared which were later significant when similar events later occurred.   Which events foreshadowed what occurence and what similarities existed bewteen them to confirm their significance? (When you respond, be clear in your first line of your response as to what specific foreshadow you are referrring.)

In Curley's mind...

Curley already obviously despised lennie after their fight that occurred prior to his wife's death.   But how do you think Curley felt when he learned that Lennie was the cause of his own wife's death? Prove this by supporting your answer with evidence from the book. 

Social Darwinism

Do you think that Social Darwinism is still practiced today as compared to its relevance in the time period of Of Mice and Men.  That is, are the same standards of Social Darwinism during the time period of The Great Depression in America, consistent with those held today? 

 Resource below:
(..."only the fittest organisms will prevail" (a view sometimes derided as "Social Darwinism." wikipedia.com)

American Dream Theme

Can you think of any American Dream- themed books or movies that presented a character who achieved, and therefore struggled to achieve his or her American Dream.

Dreams

Are you happy with your life where you are today- explain why.  (If not, what is it that is keeping you from begin content and are they materialistic?)

Materialism.

Why do you think so many people in our society see happiness in purely material terms? (write your own resp. first, then comment/ bounce others'.)

Beat This Caption!

You have to come up with the best caption for this photo.