The Rabbit Hole

Psychological…
I am in the early stages of my first ISU, meaning that my computer is filled with random quotes, internet blurbs, and pages of things that I think are important. What I am about to do is to try and jot down what I know for certain, which in my current state, isn’t much.
The basis for my thesis (not yet formalized):
Patrick Bateman possesses both characteristics emphasized by the novel’s title. He is an American, and as an American does what all members of all Nations must do which is to stand up for his country. Patrick Bateman is also psychotic, but aren’t we all a little psychotic. In a frighteningly twisted kind of way every single crime he commits in the novel is an act of patriotism.
What I must cover:
-    All of Bateman’s killings are real and NOT in his mind.
o    Phenomenological reality.
o    Anti- Realism.
o    Idealism.
-    What it is to be a ‘patriot’. Words shall be twisted.
-    Relating Bateman’s actions as such.
o    Cultural relativism.
o    Moral relativism.
…Reality.

Would you like to hear today’s specials?

Ignoring the fact that Christian Bale is a god, it became one of my faveorites instantly because of it’s creepy yet attractive storyline and the surprising fact that…

I actually like the serial killer.

I’m not saying that I’d be best friends with the guy but as a protagonist Pat Bateman is pretty effing cool.

During the summer I picked up the novel at chapters and immediately fell in love with the character once again, as I remembered some of my faveorite moments from the film.

I love the parts of the book when he blatently tells people that he’s a serial killer but no one’s listening or cares. They are funny and yet sad. Which makes me love them.

However, I did encounter one aspect of the novel that I did not expect having only seen the film and knowing nothing of the actual literature.

This book is probably the most gorey book I’ve ever read.

I’m saying this as someone who loves the gore, lives for the stuff. Pretty much every movie that I love is gory. When I was younger I aspired to be an assassin for goodness sakes.

But when I read some of the scenes in the novel they actually made me body hurt. I had a physical reaction to reading some of it.

You know how when a guy watches another guy get kicked in the groin it physically hurts them?

This novel is 10 times worse in that effect if you’re a female.

After my initial shock had subsided I learned to love these scenes, as creepy as that may sound the book truly does need to get that gross.

The overall effect of the main character loosing touch with reality and his “self” wouldn’t be as evident without them.

After reading a few of the murder scenes and a few of the day-to-day life scenes you get a really sweet sence of how messed up this person is; which is awesome.

In conclusion: I would definetly recommend this book to anyone who can take it. This is a warning, if you’re easily grossed out don’t read it.

But if you find it effing awesome (homefully not in a creepy serial killer kind of way) then this is deffinetly the novel for you.

Then go watch the movie.

Because Christian Bale is a god.

Mmm Mmm!

Not if you want to keep your spleen.

YAWWWWW….

Accountability Agreement

Focus: What do you want to accomplish in this class?

Read a book from my long list of books that I want to read…and write an essay on it!

Receive at least 90% on each essay handed in.

Ensure that each presentation given in class is done in a different style than the previous; while keeping them interesting!

Contributions: What contributions will you make to this class this semester?

Through blog comments I will contribute book recommendations, whit, and willingly edit any essay (I love editing).

A blog that isn’t purely “the work that is to be handed in” that day. I will try to add book quotes, questions, and whatever else to make commenting it easier.

My leadership qualities and creativity (in group work). I always try to make my group presentations different so that people will actually want to listen to them.

Accountabilities: For what behaviours will you be held responsible?

1. A daily dose of sarcasm.

2. keeping my blog updated even though I hardly ever go on the computer.

3. Taking peoples criticism into account (in terms of the work posted on my blog).

4. Not doing all of the work when in a group by assigning due dates and tasks. In essence, reluctantly, trusting others and separating the work load.

5. Recieving at least one of the bonus marks from class. I always intend to…but never do.

Supports: What help and from whom will you need in order to achieve your accountabilities?

1. My group members for any project. If they want to do more work, they need to speak up.

2. I will need support from Kenny to allow me at least a few moments of time on the weekend to update my blog.

3. My mom will need to support my blogging by pulling herself away from the computer for a few moments each weekend in order to allow me the time to write.

4. I will need support from my friends (Ilayda, Jayme, etc.) within the classroom to comment on my blog entries.

Measurements: How will you know what success looks like?

1. My grade of at least 90%

2. Group members that don’t hate me.

3. At least one positive comment on each essay posted.

Consequences: How should you be rewarded if you succeed? How should you be punished?

1. My reward will be my grade of 90%.

2. My punishment for not allowing any of my group members to participate will be a stern talking from one of them.

3. My punishment for failing to meet my desired grade will be sadness and disappointment.

…WWWNNN.