Blogger #7-30 3/26/19

Aim: How does Orwell explicate connotation, denotation, and paradox through double think
     Do Now: For the images below create 2 columns. One column for "what is seen" and another for "what does it mean.

Definitions:
> Connotations - the emotional association surrounding a word
> Denotation - the strict dictionary meaning of a word (ex. HOUSE, BUG, CAR)

~Note -- think of "denote" as the "dictionary" and "connote" as "feel" 

> Paradox - a statement that seems to contradict itself

ex. Pinocchio - "My nose will grow"

-If Pinocchio is lying his nose will grow, but that means his statement is true, and his nose won't grow. But, since his nose won't grow, that means he is lying.... etc.


We then watched an clip from an old movie with an example of a paradox:
"One will always tell the truth, and one will always lie" -- unknown movie



Group Work: Each group will be given a specific task in the allotted 10 minutes. Groups are responsible to complete and present their tasks to the other groups. Audience groups, please follow good etiquette guild lines when reflection on your classmates.
(Using double speak and your knowledge of diction, to create your responses)

~Task A: You are an employer looking to hire someone to clean port-o-potties at construction sites. You have tried advertising before, but have not received any applications.
-"Come work for us and you'll be the king of the throne!"

~Task B: You are a girlfriend who has fallen out of love with her boyfriend of five years. You care deeply for this person, but just not in the way you use to.
-" Chad, I love you, but I don't love you in that way.
    I am happy, but I'm not happy with you.
    I am comfortable with you, but being with you makes me uncomfortable.
    I care about you, but I just don't care enough about you."

~Task C: You were a successful stock broker, until recently. you have lost $750,000 of your top client's investment. Your quarterly meeting where you report your activity is coming up very soon.
-"There wasn't much profit, but it's fine, just leave everything to me."

~Task D: You were given a beautiful antique peace of jewelry by your grandmother when you were a child. Now, that you have grown, she has recently asked to see you wear the piece of jewelry. When you head to your jewelry box, you realize that was the piece you sold when you brought your new laptop a few years ago. 
-" I love it very much, but I feel unworthy of wearing it as it's so beautiful."

~Task E: You were recently hired b a children's birthday party hall to bringing new clients. You learn that the recent downturn of clientele is because the clown (who is the owner) scares the children miserably.
-" Bring your children here, and they'll have a scary good time. They will be up all night talking               about it."

~Task F: You recently borrowed your friend's car to head to an interview. While driving home, you spilled your burrito all over the backseat. While you were able to clean most of it up, there are obvious stains and a stink that won't quit. 
-" Purposely a brown spotted pattern, as it's highly fashionable. It reminds you of your childhood, of      much happier times"

Would Orwell think we are wasting time by discussion "double think" so in depth? Why or Why not?
No, because double think is everywhere, and it manipulates people by not telling the whole truth.
It's used in advertisements, propaganda, the government, and it's important for us to understand how words can be manipulated to control others.