5 comments
1.) It was Donna under Frank's scramble suit.
2.) Arctor went into cardiac arrest and was sent to the hospital.
3.) He is in rehab with Charles Freck.
4.) Donna used Arctor in order for Arctor to find the Substance D flowers the New Path farm.
5.) Arctor is going to bring the Substance D flowers to Donna, therefore there will no longer be any Substance D.
4 questions
1.) Why did they use Bob, and Bob only?
2.) Will New Path be shut down?
3.) Will Arctor prove the fact, that New Path is making Substance D?
4.) Will he ever find out Donna's secret?
3 vocabulary
1.) Resins - Any of numerous clear to translucent yellow or brown, solid or semisolid, viscous substances of plant origin, such as copal, rosin, and amber, used principally in lacquers, varnishes, inks, adhesives, synthetic plastics, and pharmaceuticals pg. 153
2.) Amended - To change for the better; improve Pg. 221
3.) Federales - Spanish for federal Pg. 274
2 literary techniques
1.) "A reflex machine, like an ant." This is a simile because it uses "like."Pg. 265
2.) "Before anyone stomps them, and they're gone." This is foreshadowing the discovery of Substance D. Pg. 153
1 summarizing sentence
1.) Although the book ends on a sad note, it leaves a sense of hope.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
A Scanner Darkly Journal Entry # 9
5 comments
1.) Arctor is angry with the doctors at the hospital, because they don't seem to understand his addiction.
2.) Barris and Luckman were in a minor quarrel.
3.) Barris brought out a hammer and threatened to beat Luckman with it.
4.) Baris found a bike in the neighborhood, and plans on selling it for drugs.
5.) Barris and Luckman are like a married couple.
4 questions
1.) Will Barris and Luckman fight again?
2.) Why did Barris let Luckman choke?
3.) Why did Barris lie to Luckman?
4.) Will Arctor tell anyone about Barris leaving Luckman to die?
3 vocabulary
1.) Automaton - a mechanical figure or contrivance constructed to act as if by its own motive power; robot Pg. 118
2.) Azalea - any of numerous shrubs belonging to a particular groupPg. 121
3.) Carburetor - a device for mixing vaporized fuel with air to produce a combustible or explosive mixture, as for an internal-combustion engine Pg. 124
2 literary techniques
1.) " I'll never see any of my friends again, for the rest of eternity." This is man vs. himself conflict because Arctor is aware of never seeing his friends again. Pg. 219
2.) "No, you're too ugly." This is man vs. man conflict between Arctor and Donna as well as characterization because the reader is understanding Donna's character a bit more. Pg. 153
1 summarizing sentence
1.) Barris is the one behind all the danger in the house and Frank is after him.
1.) Arctor is angry with the doctors at the hospital, because they don't seem to understand his addiction.
2.) Barris and Luckman were in a minor quarrel.
3.) Barris brought out a hammer and threatened to beat Luckman with it.
4.) Baris found a bike in the neighborhood, and plans on selling it for drugs.
5.) Barris and Luckman are like a married couple.
4 questions
1.) Will Barris and Luckman fight again?
2.) Why did Barris let Luckman choke?
3.) Why did Barris lie to Luckman?
4.) Will Arctor tell anyone about Barris leaving Luckman to die?
3 vocabulary
1.) Automaton - a mechanical figure or contrivance constructed to act as if by its own motive power; robot Pg. 118
2.) Azalea - any of numerous shrubs belonging to a particular groupPg. 121
3.) Carburetor - a device for mixing vaporized fuel with air to produce a combustible or explosive mixture, as for an internal-combustion engine Pg. 124
2 literary techniques
1.) " I'll never see any of my friends again, for the rest of eternity." This is man vs. himself conflict because Arctor is aware of never seeing his friends again. Pg. 219
2.) "No, you're too ugly." This is man vs. man conflict between Arctor and Donna as well as characterization because the reader is understanding Donna's character a bit more. Pg. 153
1 summarizing sentence
1.) Barris is the one behind all the danger in the house and Frank is after him.
Monday, February 9, 2009
A Scanner Darkly Journal Entry #8
5 comments
1.) Charles Freck had a bad trip, therefore he tried to kill himself.
2.) Freck believed he heard his suicide attempt on the radio.
3.) He imagined a demon reading his sins off a a scroll.
4.) This whole suicide trip, is simply a figment of Freck's imagination.
5.) The drugs have completely ruined Freck.
4 questions
1.) Will Freck eventually kill himself?
2.) Does anybody know Freck's attempt of suicide?
3.) Why did he listen to the radio?
4.) Why did he imagine a demon reading his sins to him?
3 vocabulary words
1.) Lugging - to pull or carry with force or effort Pg. 107
2.) Ipsilateral -pertaining to, situated on, or affecting the same side of the body Pg. 116
3.) Commissures - A line or place at which two things are joined Pg.116
2 literary techniques
1.) "You think I'm an addict?" Pg. 109 This is dramatic irony because the reader knows Fred is an addict.
2.) "Arctor is doomed." Pg. 106 This is foreshadowing Arctor's demise.
1 summarizing sentences
1.) Arctor is in world of trouble, and in order to get out of trouble, he must quit Substance D.
1.) Charles Freck had a bad trip, therefore he tried to kill himself.
2.) Freck believed he heard his suicide attempt on the radio.
3.) He imagined a demon reading his sins off a a scroll.
4.) This whole suicide trip, is simply a figment of Freck's imagination.
5.) The drugs have completely ruined Freck.
4 questions
1.) Will Freck eventually kill himself?
2.) Does anybody know Freck's attempt of suicide?
3.) Why did he listen to the radio?
4.) Why did he imagine a demon reading his sins to him?
3 vocabulary words
1.) Lugging - to pull or carry with force or effort Pg. 107
2.) Ipsilateral -pertaining to, situated on, or affecting the same side of the body Pg. 116
3.) Commissures - A line or place at which two things are joined Pg.116
2 literary techniques
1.) "You think I'm an addict?" Pg. 109 This is dramatic irony because the reader knows Fred is an addict.
2.) "Arctor is doomed." Pg. 106 This is foreshadowing Arctor's demise.
1 summarizing sentences
1.) Arctor is in world of trouble, and in order to get out of trouble, he must quit Substance D.
A Scanner Darkly Journal Entry #7
5 comments
1.) Arctor's left hemisphere and right hemisphere in his brain are competiting against each other.
2.) They sometimes compete because of Substance D.
3.) Arctor is developing brain damage because of the drugs.
4.) Donna informed Arctor about her addiction to cocaine.
5.) Donna does an excessive amount of cocaine.
4 questions
1.) Will any of the characters in the story realize how troubled their lives are?
2.) Will Donna quit cocaine?
3.) Is anybody going to die because of their drug addiction?
4.) Is Donna under Hank's scramble suit?
3 vocabulary words
1.) Exonerate - To free from blame Pg. 101
2.) Lunacy - insanity; mental disorder Pg. 102
3.) Appositional - the act of placing together or bringing into proximity; juxtaposition Pg. 113
2 literary techniques
1.) "Donna?" Pg. 105 This is foreshadowing Hank might be Donna under the scramble suit.
2.) "I report on myself all the time." Pg. 105 This is characterization because Fred is telling Hank a characteristic of his.
1 summarizing
1.) Arctor's brain is receiving serious brain damage, and there is nothing he can do to stop it, except, quit Substance D.
1.) Arctor's left hemisphere and right hemisphere in his brain are competiting against each other.
2.) They sometimes compete because of Substance D.
3.) Arctor is developing brain damage because of the drugs.
4.) Donna informed Arctor about her addiction to cocaine.
5.) Donna does an excessive amount of cocaine.
4 questions
1.) Will any of the characters in the story realize how troubled their lives are?
2.) Will Donna quit cocaine?
3.) Is anybody going to die because of their drug addiction?
4.) Is Donna under Hank's scramble suit?
3 vocabulary words
1.) Exonerate - To free from blame Pg. 101
2.) Lunacy - insanity; mental disorder Pg. 102
3.) Appositional - the act of placing together or bringing into proximity; juxtaposition Pg. 113
2 literary techniques
1.) "Donna?" Pg. 105 This is foreshadowing Hank might be Donna under the scramble suit.
2.) "I report on myself all the time." Pg. 105 This is characterization because Fred is telling Hank a characteristic of his.
1 summarizing
1.) Arctor's brain is receiving serious brain damage, and there is nothing he can do to stop it, except, quit Substance D.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
A Scanner Darkly Journal Entry #6
5 comments
1.) Barris is lying behind everybody's back.
2.) Barris is trying to arrest Arctor, but Barris doesn't know that Arctor is Fred.
3.) Arctor knows Barris is after him.
4.) Arctor and Barris were in a minor quarrel.
5.) Barris sabotaged Arctor's halogram.
4 questions
1.) Why is Barris so smart?
2.) Why didn't Barris go to college?
3.) Why does Barris waste his intelligence by doing drugs?
4.) Will Barris go to college?
3 vocabulary words
1.) Pilfering - To steal Pg. 40
2.) Guile - insidious cunning in attaining a goal; crafty or artful deception; duplicity Pg. 41
3.) Solarcaine - A chemical found in sunburn lotion Pg. 42
2 literary elements
1.) "You did it because you're nuts." This is man vs. man conflict because Arctor and Barris are having a conflcit. Pg. 70
2.) "I've got an enemy." This is characterization because Arctor is realizing Barris is now his enemy.
1 summarizing sentence
1.) Bob Arctor is aware of Barris trying to put him behind bars.
1.) Barris is lying behind everybody's back.
2.) Barris is trying to arrest Arctor, but Barris doesn't know that Arctor is Fred.
3.) Arctor knows Barris is after him.
4.) Arctor and Barris were in a minor quarrel.
5.) Barris sabotaged Arctor's halogram.
4 questions
1.) Why is Barris so smart?
2.) Why didn't Barris go to college?
3.) Why does Barris waste his intelligence by doing drugs?
4.) Will Barris go to college?
3 vocabulary words
1.) Pilfering - To steal Pg. 40
2.) Guile - insidious cunning in attaining a goal; crafty or artful deception; duplicity Pg. 41
3.) Solarcaine - A chemical found in sunburn lotion Pg. 42
2 literary elements
1.) "You did it because you're nuts." This is man vs. man conflict because Arctor and Barris are having a conflcit. Pg. 70
2.) "I've got an enemy." This is characterization because Arctor is realizing Barris is now his enemy.
1 summarizing sentence
1.) Bob Arctor is aware of Barris trying to put him behind bars.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
A Scanner Darkly Journal Entry #5
5 comments
1.) Barris did in fact, booby-trap Bob Arctor's house.
2.) The booby-trap didn't work.
3.) It was Donna was the person who went into the house.
4.) Donna went inside the house because of the note Barris put on the door.
5.) Bob Arctor realized he is becoming paranoid, due to his Substance D intake.
4 questions
1.) Why did Bob Arctor freak out over nothing?
2.) Why is Barris playing with Arctor's mind?
3.) Will Barris get arrested?
4.) Will Arctor get arrested?
3 vocabulary words
1.) Vasoconstriction - constriction of the blood vessels, as by the action of a nerve Pg. 41
2.) Inordinate - not within proper or reasonable limits; immoderate; excessive Pg. 41
3.) Perpetually - continuing or enduring forever; everlasting. Pg. 41
2 literary techniques
1.) "They're tougher than we are." This is man vs. society because Arctor feels defeated by the people at the Rehabilitation Center. Pg. 53
2.) "His brain would not function." This is man vs. himself because Arctor;s brain is starting to give out. Pg. 53
1 summarizing sentence
1.) Barris is proving himself to be the smartest of all the characters in the book.
1.) Barris did in fact, booby-trap Bob Arctor's house.
2.) The booby-trap didn't work.
3.) It was Donna was the person who went into the house.
4.) Donna went inside the house because of the note Barris put on the door.
5.) Bob Arctor realized he is becoming paranoid, due to his Substance D intake.
4 questions
1.) Why did Bob Arctor freak out over nothing?
2.) Why is Barris playing with Arctor's mind?
3.) Will Barris get arrested?
4.) Will Arctor get arrested?
3 vocabulary words
1.) Vasoconstriction - constriction of the blood vessels, as by the action of a nerve Pg. 41
2.) Inordinate - not within proper or reasonable limits; immoderate; excessive Pg. 41
3.) Perpetually - continuing or enduring forever; everlasting. Pg. 41
2 literary techniques
1.) "They're tougher than we are." This is man vs. society because Arctor feels defeated by the people at the Rehabilitation Center. Pg. 53
2.) "His brain would not function." This is man vs. himself because Arctor;s brain is starting to give out. Pg. 53
1 summarizing sentence
1.) Barris is proving himself to be the smartest of all the characters in the book.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
A Scanner Darkly Journal Entry # 4
5 comments
1.) Barris believes "Sin is a Jewish-Christian myth that is outdated."
2.) Bob Arctor doesn't like the idea of two Bob Arctor's existing.
3.) Bob is the only person who knows that Fred is Bob.
4.) Nobody knows Bob Arctor's secret.
5.) Bob Arctor keeps pondering about his life before he became a drug addict.
4 questions
1.) Why did Bob Arctor want to become a spy?
2.) Why did he choose to spy on Barris?
3.) Will anybody ever find out that he is a spy?
4.) Will Bob reveal his secret identity?
3 vocabulary words
1.) Cephalochromoscope - A future invention, in A Scanner Darkly Pg. 36
2.) Catecholamines - Any of a group of amines derived from catechol that have important physiological effects as neurotransmitters and hormones and include epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine Pg. 37
3.) Alkaloid - resembling an alkali; alkaline Pg. 38
2 literary techniques
1.) "Always he had been a stanger laugher, Charles Freck thought." Pg. 39 This is characterization because Charles' character is being explained a bit more.
2.) "Donna has problems." Pg. 41 This is dramatic irony because the reader knows that is not the case. Barris is just trying to trick Charles.
1 summarizing
1.) The true identity of Bob Arctor is revealed, as he thinks back on his life.
1.) Barris believes "Sin is a Jewish-Christian myth that is outdated."
2.) Bob Arctor doesn't like the idea of two Bob Arctor's existing.
3.) Bob is the only person who knows that Fred is Bob.
4.) Nobody knows Bob Arctor's secret.
5.) Bob Arctor keeps pondering about his life before he became a drug addict.
4 questions
1.) Why did Bob Arctor want to become a spy?
2.) Why did he choose to spy on Barris?
3.) Will anybody ever find out that he is a spy?
4.) Will Bob reveal his secret identity?
3 vocabulary words
1.) Cephalochromoscope - A future invention, in A Scanner Darkly Pg. 36
2.) Catecholamines - Any of a group of amines derived from catechol that have important physiological effects as neurotransmitters and hormones and include epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine Pg. 37
3.) Alkaloid - resembling an alkali; alkaline Pg. 38
2 literary techniques
1.) "Always he had been a stanger laugher, Charles Freck thought." Pg. 39 This is characterization because Charles' character is being explained a bit more.
2.) "Donna has problems." Pg. 41 This is dramatic irony because the reader knows that is not the case. Barris is just trying to trick Charles.
1 summarizing
1.) The true identity of Bob Arctor is revealed, as he thinks back on his life.
A Scanner Darkly Journal Entry # 3
5 comments
1.) Barris set traps around Bob's house without him knowing.
2.) Luckman believes the world is out to get him.
3.) Arctor wants to quit drugs, yet he can't.
4.) Barris influences Bob to do drugs.
5.) I don't think Arctor will ever stop using Substance D.
4 questions
1.) Did anyone break into the house?
2.) Why was Donna at the house?
3.) Why did Barris boobytrap the house?
4.) Why is Luckman so paranoid?
3 vocabulary words
1.) Sullen - showing irritation or ill humor by a gloomy silence or reserve Pg. 34
2.) Shuck - a husk or pod, as the outer covering of corn, hickory nuts, chestnuts, etc Pg. 34
3.) Woodenly - stiff, ungainly, or awkward Pg. 35
2 literary techniques
1.) "I got a lot of problems nobody else has." Pg. 38 This is man vs. himself conflict because Charles Freck is realizing his addiction problems.
2.) "It depends on your attitude." Pg. 39 This is irony because Barris is tricking Charles into staying on Substance D.
1 summarizing sentence
1.) Charles Freck is coming to a realization, that he is an addict.
1.) Barris set traps around Bob's house without him knowing.
2.) Luckman believes the world is out to get him.
3.) Arctor wants to quit drugs, yet he can't.
4.) Barris influences Bob to do drugs.
5.) I don't think Arctor will ever stop using Substance D.
4 questions
1.) Did anyone break into the house?
2.) Why was Donna at the house?
3.) Why did Barris boobytrap the house?
4.) Why is Luckman so paranoid?
3 vocabulary words
1.) Sullen - showing irritation or ill humor by a gloomy silence or reserve Pg. 34
2.) Shuck - a husk or pod, as the outer covering of corn, hickory nuts, chestnuts, etc Pg. 34
3.) Woodenly - stiff, ungainly, or awkward Pg. 35
2 literary techniques
1.) "I got a lot of problems nobody else has." Pg. 38 This is man vs. himself conflict because Charles Freck is realizing his addiction problems.
2.) "It depends on your attitude." Pg. 39 This is irony because Barris is tricking Charles into staying on Substance D.
1 summarizing sentence
1.) Charles Freck is coming to a realization, that he is an addict.
A Scanner Darkly Journal Entry # 2
5 comments
1.) Bob went to rehab for a day but left after he saw the other people there.
2.) Barris is a drug scam artist.
3.) Barris is also a cheap man because he tried to make a homemade silencer and homemade cocaine.
4.) Luckman and Barris are constantly fighting over nothing.
5.) Luckman is a very paranoid, drug addict.
4 questions
1.) Does Fred know the difference between him and Bob?
2.) Who is under Hank's scramble suit?
3.) Will Fred ever find out who is in Hank's scramble suit?
4.) Will Hank ever find out who is in Fred's scramble suit?
3 vocabulary words
1.) Parishioners - A member of a parish. Pg. 9
2.) Fuzzmobile - Slang for cop car. Pg. 9
3.) Fascist - a person who believes in or sympathizes with fascism. Pg. 9
2 literary techniques
1.) "Like throwing yourself on the ground the way an animal does." Pg. 10 This is a simile because it uses "like" to explain Charles.
2.) "Aren't you Bob's old lady?" Pg. 12 This is dramatic irony because the reader knows the lady it Bob's girlfriend.
1 summarizing sentence
1.) Everyone in the story is addicted to Substance D.
1.) Bob went to rehab for a day but left after he saw the other people there.
2.) Barris is a drug scam artist.
3.) Barris is also a cheap man because he tried to make a homemade silencer and homemade cocaine.
4.) Luckman and Barris are constantly fighting over nothing.
5.) Luckman is a very paranoid, drug addict.
4 questions
1.) Does Fred know the difference between him and Bob?
2.) Who is under Hank's scramble suit?
3.) Will Fred ever find out who is in Hank's scramble suit?
4.) Will Hank ever find out who is in Fred's scramble suit?
3 vocabulary words
1.) Parishioners - A member of a parish. Pg. 9
2.) Fuzzmobile - Slang for cop car. Pg. 9
3.) Fascist - a person who believes in or sympathizes with fascism. Pg. 9
2 literary techniques
1.) "Like throwing yourself on the ground the way an animal does." Pg. 10 This is a simile because it uses "like" to explain Charles.
2.) "Aren't you Bob's old lady?" Pg. 12 This is dramatic irony because the reader knows the lady it Bob's girlfriend.
1 summarizing sentence
1.) Everyone in the story is addicted to Substance D.
A Scanner Darkly Journal Entry # 1
5 comments
1.) This book was made into a movie.
2.) Richard Linklater directed this film and it was brilliant.
3.) All of the characters are drug addicts.
4.) Barris is a drug addict, as well as a con man.
5.) I read a review on this book, and someone said it was a very depressing book.
4 questions
1.) Why is Fred pretending to be Bob Arctor?
2.) Why is Fred after his alias Bob?
3.) What inspired Philip K. Dick to write this novel?
4.) Will Bob Arctor overcome his addiction of Substance D?
3 vocabulary words
1.) Appendages - Something added or attached to an entity of greater importance or size; an adjunct Pg. 4
2.) Dismally - causing gloom or dejection; gloomy; dreary; cheerless; melancholy Pg. 5
3.) Camellia - any of several shrubs of the genus Pg. 8
2 literary techniques
1.) "To his own vital, demanding, terrible urgent needs." Pg. 7 This is man vs. himself conflict because Jerry is having difficulty overcoming his drug addiction.
2.) "Don't shoot me here." Pg. 9 This is man vs. man conflict because Charles Freck is hallucinating and he believes a cop is trying to kill him.
1 summarizing sentence
1.) Bob Arctor is a spy, spying on himself and his friends but is trying to keep it a secret.
1.) This book was made into a movie.
2.) Richard Linklater directed this film and it was brilliant.
3.) All of the characters are drug addicts.
4.) Barris is a drug addict, as well as a con man.
5.) I read a review on this book, and someone said it was a very depressing book.
4 questions
1.) Why is Fred pretending to be Bob Arctor?
2.) Why is Fred after his alias Bob?
3.) What inspired Philip K. Dick to write this novel?
4.) Will Bob Arctor overcome his addiction of Substance D?
3 vocabulary words
1.) Appendages - Something added or attached to an entity of greater importance or size; an adjunct Pg. 4
2.) Dismally - causing gloom or dejection; gloomy; dreary; cheerless; melancholy Pg. 5
3.) Camellia - any of several shrubs of the genus Pg. 8
2 literary techniques
1.) "To his own vital, demanding, terrible urgent needs." Pg. 7 This is man vs. himself conflict because Jerry is having difficulty overcoming his drug addiction.
2.) "Don't shoot me here." Pg. 9 This is man vs. man conflict because Charles Freck is hallucinating and he believes a cop is trying to kill him.
1 summarizing sentence
1.) Bob Arctor is a spy, spying on himself and his friends but is trying to keep it a secret.
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