Josh Hutcherson Is The Boy With The Bread!

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"On April 4, Lionsgate announced that Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth would portray Peeta and Gale, respectively." -- Wikipedia

I practiced my fangirl squeal for nothing?! I really thought Hunter Parrish would be Peeta but, it's not as if I could do something about it. I can only hope that they are making the right decision. Don't get me wrong, I can totally see the resemblance now, with the above picture and all, but him and Jennifer Lawrence as a pair? I wouldn't push it. Our perfect little Miss Lawrence is 5'7 and Josh is what? 5 effin' 5! He's just a boy! I know Peeta should be a boy, but since Jennifer Lawrence is older than what is stated in the book, I think that they should have cast a guy who would complement her.

I'm hoping against all hope that they would do something about the way he looks, because I'm positively sure that he has the acting chops to pull it off.

I really don't care about Gale. Well, to me, 'Hunger Games' is about social issues. Okay, with a little bit of love story. But a love triangle? Hell no! It's Peeta or no one at all. Gale is never an option.

Literary Analysis: Ermita (A Filipino Novel)

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Introduction

Women perceive that up until now, they remain the victims of both direct and indirect forms of male oppression. When thinking about trades that have been around for years, prostitution is not the first that comes to mind, yet it is claimed to be one of the oldest [profession]. The practice of prostitution in society is believed to boost this [male oppression] style of oppression. But F. Sionil Jose’s great work of fiction, Ermita: A Filipino Novel shows that a prostitute has all the right in the world to be a protagonist and at the same time, turn the tables.

Set on the Philippines in the year 1941, the novel distinctly depicts how the Filipinos suffer the effects of Word War II and of returning to their elite lifestyles before the declaration of Martial Law.

Ermita, a prostitute, not only due to her ill fate but by choice, a choice driven by the disappointment over a mother she never had and an ultimate desire to take revenge on her biological family who abandoned her.

The novel delivers great themes of prostitution, immorality, money, dehumanization, affection and revenge. Jose’s depiction of the setting and his portrayal of Ermita dramatizes the theme. Although losing interest in a serious relationship, Ermi finds that handling men is not a difficult task. She starts to flirt, handles men brilliantly, without letting them take advantage of her.

Analysis

Ermita: A Filipino Novel is believable because of the author’s detailed description of the designs and customs of the time in which Ermita lives. The novel gives a great description of events.

As "beautiful" people, women are examples of how society treats human beings as a property, a property to be displayed and exploited. The novel depicts some of the images of women supporting the status quo. It also displays images of women as housewives, prostitutes and women with no political power. One of a woman’s jobs in this society is to be an alluring sexual object; clothes and make-up are tools of the trade. “’You will drive many men crazy, Ermi. Your body is gorgeous…’”1

If there is unfairness, it is accompanied by its twin sister, immorality. Morality attempts to bring reason and fairness to the world, but it is a struggle. As some men still see women as their property or an object to be manipulated.

The Japanese soldier reduced Conchita into a piece of merchandise. “The crazed eyes blinked with disbelief, perhaps, then animal hunger. He advanced and Conchita cringed, back against the wall. With one swift motion, he tore away her dress…”2

The same thing goes for what Senator Bravo did to Ermi. He drugged and raped her. “’I drugged you, yes,’ he admitted, still smiling. ‘But I did not rape you. You were very conscious through it all. You were even very explicit with your instructions.’”3 Even though prostitutes let men use their body in exchange for money, it doesn’t mean that they are unrapeable. No matter how we look at it, rape is still a rape.

Although the novel focuses on the 1940’s, it deals with the common weakness of man. It is a moral commentary against Ermita: A Filipino Novel as shown in hatred, unfaithfulness and hypocrisy. In the course of the story, the other characters begin to realize their mistakes and question their actions except for Ermi, who is still blinded by her hatred in the middle part of the book. For her, it is not about the money. Yes, she is a prostitute, but is never about the money, it is about revenge. “’Let us see who is weak! You have not heard the last of your daughter…’”4 She is a victim, but in the end, she victimized herself.

In the case of her aunt, Felicitas Roho, a socialite who chooses to use her body, not to earn money, but to have so much more. Which is true, a number of women would turn to prostitution simply as an escape from typical professions.

The book ends with Ermi wanting a second chance in life and love. “I will wait, Mac. If that is what you want. Maybe forever, but I can wait…”5 But is left hanging by her true love, Mac, who although loves her, but can’t seem to accept all the things that happened. He is grateful for her [Ermita] help but he also wants to prove his worth by earning a lot of money. “I have to make my future my way. I must come to you with something more than my gratitude – oh, I cannot repay you more than enough, Ermi, - it may take forever…”6

Conclusion

“For generations if not centuries, the causes and consequences of prostitution have rested on women. However, as there would be no prostitution without market demand, there would be no industrialization of sex without commodity consumption” (Barry 162). In the novel, it can be implied that women are to be blamed for prostitution because it is not the men’s fault they were being seduced, which is still the case to some people in this century. Although it is still viewed morally wrong, women who sell sex are allowed to continue their trade. The fact is, sex work sells and prostitution continues to grow. But why has prostitution been allowed to continue? The answer is simple: men.

Female prostitution afflicts women, not because some women who engage themselves in it “suffer in the eyes of society” but because its organized practice testifies to socially prevailing beliefs, which abuse all women in many domains of their lives.

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1 Jose, F. Sionil. Ermita: A Filipino Novel. (Ermita: Solidaridad Publishing House, 1988), p96.
2 Jose, Ermita: A Filipino Novel, p. 19.
3 Jose, Ermita: A Filipino Novel, p. 132.
4 Jose, Ermita: A Filipino Novel, p. 154.
5 Jose, Ermita: A Filipino Novel, p. 323.
6 Jose, Ermita: A Filipino Novel, p. 322.

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Bibliography
1. Barry, Kathleen. The Prostitution of Sexuality. New York: New York University Press, 1995.
2.Guerin, W. L., et al. A Handbook of Critical Approaches to Literature (5th edition). 1992.
3.Jose, F. Sionil. Ermita: A Filipino Novel. Ermita: Solidaridad Publishing House, 1988.
4.Targibay, Carmen M. Sexual Slavery and the Comfort Women of World War II. Berkeley Journal of International Law 21, no. 2 (2003): 375-389.
5.Watanabe, Kazuko. Trafficking in Women's Bodies, Then and Now. Peace & Change 20, no. 4 (October 1995): 501-514.

The Other

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When we meet someone and fall in love, we have a sense that the whole world is on our side, or so I've been told. That was never my case you see. No background music, no lover birds, not even an idle smile playing over my man's lips. Okay, maybe I have imagined that I should sense something, but I don't. But they cannot blame me.

Anyway, I just have to ask, when can you say that you truly love someone? I guess it's easy to love someone but being IN LOVE is another, right? I hate it when people judge others by looks. Yup, I know I am a hypocrite, but not this time. I am sincere with this.

Guys say they do not look for a prim perfectly groomed bitch.. ahem ahem.. I mean a princess, but they do!!!!! I am not saying all of them, maybe 2% of them don't but you get the idea (Okay, maybe I am just exaggerating) Of course if they can't have a princess, they settle for another girl. A rebound girl that is a trophy girlfriend. Some rebound girls are hot, even hotter than the princess. I guess if she's not hot, it would totally defeat the purpose. They are, after all, a simple way of saying 'IN YOUR FACE'. But you will kinda feel sorry for the rebound girl, especially if she doesn't have any idea that she is one.

It's like wanting to by a designer clothes and you don't have a money. So you would just buy a knock-off, it fits but it doesn't feel right. My point is, don't be a clothes whore. Hahahahaha!!

Like grading a project just by looking at its design and not actually reading it.

I would just say that (in my opinion), don't use someone to cure your broken heart, you should never enter a relationship if your not over with your 'EX' yet. In love, no one can hurt you but yourself, when your expectations don't meet reality. Telling someone you like her, especially if she likes you, won't make you happy, nor give you.. ahem ahem.. a 'BEST ACTOR TROPHY'. You're not doing her a favor, you are just starting a sappy soap opera.

Mortal Instruments

I know, I know. I totally spaced out. I forgot the links of the photos I used. I am so sorry. I promise to put it soon. Hope no one will get mad.

Simon Lewis- I'm such a klutz. I forgot his name.
Clarissa Morgenstern- Emma Roberts
Jace Wayland/Lightwood/Morgestern/Herondale (spoiler much!!)- Alex Pettyfer
Isabelle Lightwood- Taylor Cole
Alec Lightwood- Gaspard Ulliel

This is how I picture Jace and the gang. Expect for Clary. I really can't seem to picture anyone that would fit the role. That is, all of the Hollywood young stars I know. Probably the same number as red M&M'S inside a pack.

I think (if they are ever going to create a movie version of this book)that they should cast a newbie (that can act though) just like what they did in Harry Potter.

I just like to make it clear that I am not that much excited to see a movie version of this book after what happened with my Percy. If you would just ruin the plot, just don't make the goddamn movie!!

I totally love this series maybe because I freakin' love Jace Wayland. He's like my Christian Ozera (Vampire Academy), he's very sarcastic. And I find it quite amusing. If it wasn't for Jace, this won't make on top of my list. But when it comes to those Scifi books, this would be my number 3 or 4 (1- Harry Potter; 2- Vampire Academy: 3-4 I am torn between Mortal Instruments and Hunger games; Percy Jackson would have to be number 5)

You can have your Jacob Black and Edward Cullen. But Jace Wayland is mine, and mine alone :)

What About Mt Happily Ever After??

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Once upon a time, there were four lost boys. One was a Prince Eric, bereft of a mermaid's voice. The other was Peter Pan who ended up with Moira (Wendy's granddaughter). A Dexter who wouldn't leave his laboratory. And, an ordinary boy. Just a boy who cried wolf.

There was, of course, a moat to cross, a citadel to conquer and finally there was a wicked witch. But we'll get to me later.

-Wait a second.

Is this a fairytale?? I don't know how to write a fairytale. I don't even know how to write a story with a happy ending. Well, maybe I am just exaggerating. Enough with those nonsense.-

The four lost boys were very dear to me. At a certain point in time (well not at the same time!!) I have liked them more than myself (that is certainly untrue!! I am a narcissist). Now they are living a 'happily ever after life' while I live in duskiness. (I know what you think, and yes. Dexter isn't a fairytale character, at least give me a break. I don't know any Mr. Smarty Pants Fairytale character, do you??!!)

Dexter isn't in a fairytale but he doesn't have any problems.Except for Didi of course!! Prince Eric is now swimming with his aqua-phobic mermaid. Peter Pan aged and the boy who cried wolf.. well, his barely a friend of mine.

They won't be living happily, not that long. When I finish this diabolical plan of mine, they shall feel my wrath and... BOOM!!!


just kidding.

peace :)

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I shouldn't have kept you waiting..

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