Cabral, Matt. Oct. 30th, 2012. Entertainment Weekly.com. Popwatch Blog posting. 'Halo 4' goes episodic with the in-game weekly series 'Spartan Ops'.
When I looked at the article about how masculinity is defined through video games, I think that in video games, masculinity is depicted as being gung-ho and having a big weapon. I believe that video games tend to cast people in a different light than what they are in real life. I think video games do not always depict men as being macho or aggressive as they sometimes use brains in strategy games. I also think that video games tend to have people think they can be like what the characters in the games are in real life. I also believe that people need to learn how video games have a very different depiction of what feminism and masculinity to what it is in real life. I think that depictions like these make American culture into a "pleasure dome" as it allows people who play these games to indulge in digital activities.
Schwalbe, Michael. Oct. 30th, 2012. The Hazards of Manhood. Yes! Magazine. 284 Madrona Way NE, Ste. 116, Bainbridge Island, Wa.
When I read up about what hazards manhood holds for people, I learned that people want to prove themselves as being hard workers, yet it will cost them their lives. It causes men to work themselves to exhaustion, cause bad health problems, and in some cases, premature death. I also found that mens' desire to appear strong and tough would lead them to forgo safety, thinking it will make them appear weak. I feel that it may be true in occasions like a football game or being a construction worker. I also found that in war, mens' bodies are exploited in the marketplace. It is depicted that powerlessness is compensated for use in symbolizing manhood. I feel that manhood may have its ups and downs, but it does have a few benefits. I feel that masculinity like this make American culture into a 'killer culture" since it poses a few health hazards for men to express themselves.
Nice job thinking and writing here. Also, the form of your annotation is excellent! Remember this skill whenever you have a long research paper to write. It's a great way to keep track of your information.
ReplyDeleteNow, we need to probably meet so that we can get you on track regarding the topic for your Formal Paper. You will have the opportunity to write a letter to one of the characters in The Glass Menagerie, but you will still need to build ethos, logos and pathos into the letter. If you want to argue for or against any of the topics that will come up in class this week, that's fine too. I will have you start thinking about your purpose, audience and how you will craft your message in class this week, so stay tuned and don't worry if you feel overwhelmed at any point. We will work through it. You are doing a very good job Riley!
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