#analysing

[bisexual-biohazard5]

I was thinking about how Percy as a character would react when it comes to giving empathy to others.

Like if it was a practical problem, this man is finding you a solution one way or another. But if it's like a personal problem, he feels awkward and he doesn't know how to deal with it but he's definitely be there for the person. Because he was isolated from childhood, family didn't pay much attention to him because he's quiet which also leads to him being really independent because he's used to having to do things for himself. And he'll feel bad if anyone had to do anything for him and will want to repay them. It could be a result of his mother who made to keep the house in order, put food on the table, take care of 7 kids and also educate them before they go to Hogwarts.

Percy is shown as a nerd, someone who likes books and there are actual scientific articles saying that people who read more have more empathy because they allow themselves to see things from other people's perspective.

Percy would see the stress his mother is dealing with, the stress his father is dealing with to try keep a roof over their head and would step foward to help if needed so they have a little break.

So when it comes to personal problems, he doesn't ask for help because he doesn't want to worry anyone. This in turn means that he never learned how to actually offer empathy or comfort someone and ends up being awkward. He's better at finding practical solutions not emotional because he's always been emotionally reserved.

This could be why Percy is always making sure his siblings aren't getting into trouble. Its because he doesn't want his parents to be worried but also if his siblings ever got hurt, he knows he doesn't have the ability to offer proper empathy. So he prevents any problems from happening in the first place.

Below is a scenario to summarise.

Percy when his family goes to hin for emotional support: Umm- So like I'm not qualified enough to deal with this but I could book you a therapy session?

Percy when his family asks him on how to find a body (It was a prank but Percy thought they were serious): Don't touch anything without gloves. Don't leave any hair or DNA behind. Leave the blood to me. Cut off the hands and feet first and then bury the body in a forest but do it in dry weather so you don't leave footprints-

[heartstopper-lover123]

My obsession with the Menendez case is insane

I'm watching the whole trial while I eat while I do my homework while I revise (seriously, why is it so easy to watch when revising chemistry)

But like, I'm trying to analyse everything, even though I haven't studied law and know nothing about the US legal/courts system. But I think it's good to do my research.

But I wouldn't recommend doing this when you are in year 11 which is such a stressful year

Anyway, I'm managing to do it which is good. Wish me luck

[fr3nzyvirus]

Snowgrave Noelle would hear „proceed“ in the light world, then just go apeshit.

She just shuts down and does as asked.

Like a dog in a fighting ring or a „sleeper agent“

Noelle heard us say her name during the NEO fight against Spamton, even as we whispered it.

So, she was either nearby, or something connects her to Kris/the player now.

Can’t wait for the next chapters

=)

[peachjagiya]

Ok my beautiful lot, wanna help me fathom this out?

What are the chances this is actually JK?

I'm GENUINELY asking, I have no horse in the race. If anything I don't think it's him but I have seen discussion recently.

We know Tae posted this on 25th October 2023. He left for France on 23rd October.

He posted lots of pictures of Levi on their trip in Nice on the same day. One was in the Hotel Negresco in Nice. They don't have a suite with a pool.

Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat Four Seasons is where this was taken from the Pool Suite:

But to me, it doesn't look like the same pool as the video, the background is a bit different.

So where was JK? 14th he flew to Budapest. 20th he arrived back in SK from Tokyo. (I can't recall what he did in that in between bit but he basically lived on planes for a while there.)

What do we think? Is this a classic Tae timejump?

Note: Just for a bit of fun. No implications being implied. I kind of hope he had a sleep while Tae was in Nice. hahaha.

[jamiemaybeme]

Doing This Again by Bears In Trees: An Unnecessarily Deep Analysis by me

( @bearsintreesofficial please if you only see one of my posts ever let it be this one i worked so hard 🥲)

i'm bored, and i want to yell about my hyperfixations on the internet, so have fun :D

(i will preface this by saying that it will be LONG. i wrote this in a notebook and initially i was going to just upload a photo, but my annotations are too small to be seen on camera. make of that what you will.)

!!ALSO THIS IS IMPORTANT!!: these are my interpretations. i do not know if the band intended to communicate everything i've understood from this song (i expect they didn't actually), and it's perfectly valid for you to have different interpretations to me. it's encouraged.

also (sorry one last thing) i will refer to "the singer" like i would a poet, even though i know the singer didn't write the song. just roll with it.

okay now onto the actual analysis (below the cut off so people who don't want to read it don't have to scroll for ages). enjoy!!

verse one:

i hope to be happy, i hope to be calm

i hope to be somewhat content

the song begins with an expectation. the singer 'hopes' to be something, which is a goal for the future. the repetition adds to this. it shows the amount of expectations the singer has. it reads like the beginning of a new year, when one makes new year's resolutions. this comparison could imply the singer is unlikely to stick to these expectations, as people are infamous for only sticking with new year's resolutions during january. this sets up the mood of the song: the struggle of attempting to break free from old habits and the mundanity of life, and the frustration that comes with that.

however, the singer only hopes to be 'somewhat content'. the word 'somewhat' makes it clear the singer is trying to lower their expectations to be achievable. the word 'hope' is also not a guarantee. the singer does not know if they will feel the way they want to. it is a 'hope' they are holding onto, perhaps to help them keep going.

the word 'calm' directly contrasts the name of one of the band's previous eps, i want to feel chaotic, which features their most streamed song ramblings of a lunatic. the ep focuses on struggling to cope with trauma and turning to your friends in times of difficulties. this song is a step away from processing trauma, and instead focuses on day-to-day life. this contrast is shown through the choice of the word 'calm'.

(also there's the whole i wanna feel calm/i wanna feel chaotic comparison but that's not directly related so i'm ignoring it. maybe i'll post about it later 👀.)

verse one (continued):

every morning, i wake up

and think to myself, "oh God, we're doing this again!"

'every morning i wake up' is also repeated throughout the song as the first line of the chorus. the repetition combined with the hyperbole communicates the singer's frustration. they feel stuck in a loop, which the structure of the song shows us.

'"oh God"' can be interpreted in a few ways. (this is actually the main reason i decided to analyse this song specifically, because it felt like i had so much to say.) interpretation number one: it could, simply, be a blasphemous curse. a teenage rebellion against parents or school. (context: nick - who i'm 90% sure wrote this - went to a catholic secondary school with two of the others. i believe. i think those two were iain and callum.) it also could show how the singer is just like everyone else, as this is a common phrase. this adds to my previous point about being stuck in a loop, except now it includes other people. it makes the song feel more relatable. i feel like this one is more accurate to what the singer is trying to convey. and interpretation number two: however, it could also be read as a cry for help, to God. 'God' could be interpreted as anyone or anything, but in the context it's in, i'm assuming it is talking about God in christianity. it sets up the next verse nicely too.

verse two:

i hope i'll be resilient

i hope to be brave in the face of another family cancer

my mother cites a rosary downstairs

but Lord these blessed words fail me

first i'll talk about the religious imagery, linked to the last line of the previous verse.

'rosary', 'Lord' and 'blessed' are all directly related to religion, specifically catholicism (a branch of christianity if anyone is unaware). throughout most bears in trees songs, there runs a theme of religion, and with it religious trauma. a 'rosary' is, i believe, a string of beads which you move as you pray. (please bear in mind i do not follow catholicism so i am not sure how accurate this is. i could look it up but in all honesty if i stop writing rn idk if i'll continue.) the singer seems to be attempting to reach God, but is struggling due to some unseen reason. perhaps it is something they themselves are also unaware of.

the theme of 'hope' is once again repeated in this verse, carrying it on from verse one.

'another family cancer' talks about an awful event. we are not told whether it ends in tragedy (death), joy (being cancer free), or continues as an ongoing battle. this a) makes the song more relatable, as most people have known someone who's battled cancer, and b) may potentially mean the singer has not yet experienced this but is expecting to (expectations again). the word 'another' adds to the idea of being stuck in a loop. (if you're starting to notice a pattern: congratulations! you've cracked the code.)

the word 'downstairs' shows separation between the singer's mother and themself (is it themselves or themself i can't work it out?), but could also be a metaphor for the distance the singer feels from God or even religion entirely. this is portrayed by having their mother praying at the same time the singer is struggling to connect with the words. the physical distance between the singer and their mother is a symbol of the metaphorical distance between the singer and God/catholicism.

the verse ends with the phrase 'fail me'. in the context of the analysis, it seems they are either struggling to turn to God for help, or do not feel God is helping. however, they may believe God is the one failing them. it can be extremely difficult to pray to someone or something that you can't see, especially when there doesn't seem to be a response. they either believe they are failing God because they can't communicate properly, or God is failing them because there has been no (obvious) response. alternatively, if we take it in the context of the song it could show how the singer is struggling to live up to the expectations (🙃) set by themself or others, and feel like a failure. (i will admit, this one is a little bit of a stretch. but it's analysis, everything's a stretch 🤷.)

pre-chorus? (i don't think it is but idk what else to call it so w/e):

i just wanna welcome all the broken people

the juxtaposition (i love that word) of 'just' and 'all' really communicates the singer's expectations of themself. they are under playing welcoming everyone into some sort of family or home, by specifying 'just' the 'broken people'. however, everyone is 'broken' in some way or another, so the singer's desire to accept the 'broken' people essentially encompasses the whole world. this is a high expectation. it is quite literally impossible. yet the singer seems to believe they should be able to to do it, as the word 'just' makes it sound easy. potentially they haven't fully considered the situation.

the word 'welcome' could have biblical connotations. Jesus was all about welcoming people, even those on the outside of society, the 'broken people', some might even say. (some being me. i'm saying that.) the singer seems to be attempting to fulfil the role of God in their life within which God is not present - either by their choice or by their interpretation.

chorus:

every morning i wake up, and i drink my silly little oak milk coffee

and i text my silly little texts, and my phone's still on autocorrect

just going to briefly remind you of the repetition of 'every morning i wake up' continued from the last line of verse one. okay that's it.

the singer decribes their interests as 'silly little' things. it's sung twice per chorus, which shows it's not just one aspect of their life. this could be read as a dismissal of their interests, but could equally be seen as them embracing their interests being seen as 'silly'. they are claiming their interests with the personal pronoun 'my'. this could show how they're not ashamed of the things they like.

chorus (continued):

so i gotta backspace, take my caps out

'cause i'm too lazy to change the settings, too hazy to hum myself to sleep

oh my God, we're doing this again

once again there's the idea of expectations. the modal 'gotta' shows the singer feels like they must do things they have decided to (in this instance type in all lower case, something that is considered trivial and unimportant).

the singer is aware of the fact they might be perceived as 'lazy'. this might be because they genuinely are lazy, or it could be a sign they are struggling, potentially with a mental illness or being burnt out.

they decribe themself as 'hazy', which implies they are disorientated or overwhelmed.

the pronoun 'my' has been added to the last line compared to the first verse. this makes it closer to blasphemy than a cry for help, but it still could be either.

the collective noun 'we're' addresses the audience directly, letting them know that they are not alone and the singer struggles with the same things they do (basically 🎶 we're all in this together! 🎶).

verse three:

i hope to be neurotic, go lucky

young upstart and plucky

there's the repetition of 'i hope' in this verse once again, but it's only in this verse once. this could show the singer either losing hope or struggling to keep up with all their expectations. (i know it's almost certainly for timing reasons but i didn't title this over analysing for no reason.)

(psa: this paragraph is almost entirely irrelevant i just wanted to rant about psychology) neuroticism is one of the three personality traits in eysenck's criminal personality theory. it is a trait that measures how anxious an individual is. the theory states that criminal behaviour is fixed from birth, and is mostly affected by biological factors. it theorises people are born with the urge to commit criminal acts. the other two traits featured in this theory are extraversion (how out-going an individual is) and psychoticism (how aggressive and impulsive an individual is). there was also a study done by heaven in 1996 based on this theory, but he did not measure neuroticism as he felt that would have been too hard (instead opting for self-esteem, which showed no correlation to criminality). none of this is particularly related, i just think it's cool and wanted to infodump :].

my gcse psychology textbook (this is pretty much the only time i've actually used it btw 😭) says about neuroticism that "people who score high on neuroticism are anxious, angry and prone to feeling guilt. at the opposite end is stability. stable people tend to be calm, even-tempered and not easily stressed. of course, it is possible to be in between these two extremes too." i'm not really sure what to think about this, but it's certainly interesting to think that the singer wants to feel/be this way. idk man i'm too tired to think about this too deeply.

'go lucky' is shortened from the phrase "happy go lucky". the lack of the word 'happy' shows the singer doesn't even have it in them to yearn for happiness, they just want to be anything other than apathetic.

I'VE JUST REALISED THAT THE FIRST LINE OF THIS VERSE CONTRASTS THE FIRST LINE OF VERSE ONE OMDS THIS IS CRAZY. the opposite of being 'neurotic' (i hope to be neurotic) is being 'calm' (i hope to be calm), and the word 'happy' (i hope to be happy) completes the phrase "happy 'go lucky'" (i hope to be..., go lucky).

verse three (continued):

anatomically correct beating heart of the party

and i could be your vena cava

pumping small talk between your trauma

while the red stains your new carpet

the specification of an 'anatomically correct heart' shows the singer's desire to not be artificial. it may also be a way to show they want to embrace a nerdier side of themself.

being the 'heart' or "life" 'of the party' means someone who is at the centre of the party. often the party properly gets started when they arrive, and ends when they leave. it is a common trope in teen films, which links back to the recurring theme of being stuck in a loop with everyone else.

the 'vena cava' is a vein (?) in the heart. i'm not really sure what it does but i have a biology exam in two days at the time of writing this (one day at the time of editing oh no) so i probably should. it might be an artery. either way, i THINK it carries blood away from the heart. whether it goes to the lungs or some other part of the body i am unsure. i should probably find that out soon. anyway.

the heart is a muscle that pumps blood - that is its function. the singer could be saying they want to be strong for their friend, or be crucial for them to live, much like the heart is. 'small talk' has replaced blood in their veins (metaphorically just in case that was unclear), showing how everyone else seems to live off of small talk. in 'i am cold', a song from the ep 'i see blue', the first two lines are 'don't talk about the weather / i wanna know what makes you sick'. in some interview or something somewhere either nick or iain (this is so specific ik) explains that this line means the singer wants to skip small talk and get straight to the deep things. this combined with this song makes the singer feel different to everyone else. they seem to be breaking the cycle but at the same time still contributing to it by helping their friend make small talk (it's 1am sorry if that made no sense).

in 'i wanna feel calm', a song from bears in trees' latest album 'how to build an ocean: instructions' which was also released as the second single out of four before the album, the first line is 'i try not to let my trauma do the talking but from time to time the "t"s add up'. this shows how the singer struggles not to trauma dump as a way of making conversation (relatable), but here they are helping their friend avoid doing the same thing by 'pumping small talk between their trauma'. alternatively, it could be that their friend is trauma dumping to a third party and the singer keeps interjecting (is that a word?? i thought it was but my keyboard didn't recognise it?) with 'small talk' to try and lighten the mood/distract from their friend.

the colour imagery choice is interesting, as 'red' has a lot of connotations. first and foremost is obviously blood based on the previous imagery used. it is also the colour of passion, whether that be passionate love, hate, anger or fear. it also signifies danger. the point is, passion is the opposite of apathy, which is the way the singer has seemed to portray their reaction in relation to the mundanity of life throughout the song so far.

however, whilst 'red' is more subjective, the word 'stains' has way more negative connotations than positive. a stain is generally unwanted, like a weed. it's a memory the singer it their friend wants to forget, but can't.

the 'new carpet' could refer to them trying to start afresh, the 'new carpet' being a new mindset. however, it very quickly gets stained showing the inevitably of life. alternatively, the singer could be referencing red wine- a red liquid which stains- or something similar, ie it could be literal.

(the chorus repeats here but i'm not repeating my analysis because there's literally no point [: )

bridge:

every sunrise, every street sign, every goodbye

every moonbeam, every fever dream

every sunrise, every street sign, every goodbye

every moonbeam, every fever dream

'every' is once again repeated here, but 10 times instead of 1 (20 in the whole bridge but 10 in each section i've split it into).

once again, it is a reminder of the inevitably of the existence of the mundane, everyday things of life. 'sunrises' and 'moonbeams' directly contrast, to show that the cycle happens all the time. these two things are also part of nature. they also happen everyday, whether you see them or not. 'street signs' are man made, but are still very common. 'goodbyes' are inevitable. for every hello there is a goodbye; they are unavoidable. they can be sad, they can be bittersweet, they can be happy (if you dislike the person enough). 'fever dreams' are uncontrollable. they happen while you are in a state that you cannot control, and are weird. this line feels like the singer is embracing the weird parts of life, even things they cannot control.

bridge (continued):

wouldn't you love to be happy? (every sunrise, every street sign, every goodbye)

wouldn't you love to go outside for a change? (every moonbeam, every fever dream)

and i don't mean in body (every sunrise, every street sign, every goodbye)

i mean embody, i mean embody (every moonbeam, every fever dream)

(note: this is pretty much where my notebook annotations end; i gave up and forgot about it. the rest is likely to be less coherent than the above, just a warning. okay back to it.)

the singer begins to directly question the audience here, addressing them like at the end of the choruses. however, they could be just using the audience to address themself. this is the final reference to expectations in the song, and now it's more of a wish than something that the singer feels they should be. "'wouldn't you love' to do these things? it would be amazing if i could, but i can't. i would love the ability to get myself together, but it feels impossible right now." this reminds me of the chorus of 'great heights' a song from both the album 'and everybody else smiled back' and one of three songs released earlier as singles. 'we'd reach such great heights / if we could just make our beds in the morning.' this is a reference explained by nick in a tiktok video somewhere to a sign he is entering a dissociative episode: he stops making his bed. this whole song ('doing this again') tackles the issue of mental illnesses and struggling to cope with the mundanity of life. the singer feels if they could just complete these simple tasks that seem so huge, bigger things would be so much easier to tackle. they feel if they can get out of their head, they could take over the world. but they can't take over the world without going outside. 'outside' could mean literally out their house, or could be outside their mind. (this is confirmed as being mental in the next two lines 'i don't mean in body, i mean embody'.)

the singer finally suggests 'a change' could be good. this is the first (and only) time in the song anything other than the "same old thing"™ is mentioned. they are trying to entice themself into wanting this by asking it as a question. this is a psychological trick often used on children - if you make someone think it was their own idea they are way more likely to do what you want them to do.

the word 'embody' crops up later in 'bart's bike', a song that wraps up how the years 2022 - 2023 (i believe. from what i've heard) felt, and reminisces on them. that would include this ep/song, which was released in november 2022. 'i know you meant embody / when you looked to the mountains, towering above us'. this callback shows how far the singer has come. either they are talking to themself in third person, or their friend is saying this. the friend may be someone who has helped the singer through the period of their life where they struggled with apathy. another song from this era is 'apathy is boring', which talks about rejecting apathy as a coping mechanism and embracing our emotions. 'the mountains' are symbolic of the tasks they've been talking about struggling with the whole song. the pronoun 'us' shows how the singer is not alone, and even though they still have struggles they don't have to face them alone. the parallels between this song and the 'how to stay shining' era shows the singer's improving mental health. the band have talked before about how they don't like dwelling on bad things that have happened, as good things happen too and it's important not to focus on all the wrong things. healing is a progress, and these two songs ('doing this again' and 'bart's bike') were released almost exactly a year apart ('bart's bike' was released on december 1st 2023. 'doing this again' was released on october 28th 2022, but 'every moonbeam every fever dream' (the full ep) was released on november 11th 2022.) this is both symbolic of a person healing over time and shows the band maturing/getting better over time. it's sweet and it's not unrealistically fast.

there's also the repetition of 'every sunrise...' here, which is just another example of the mundanity of everyday life.

(the chorus repeats one more time here)

outro:

every sunrise, every street sign, every goodbye (again)

every moonbeam every fever dream (again)

every sunrise, every street sign, every goodbye (again)

every moonbeam every fever dream (we're doing this again)

this is how the song ends. it feels bittersweet. the singer seems to have accepted their fate of continuously doing the same thing. the word 'again' is repeated 4 times in this section. the singer is focused on it now more than the rest of the song. (this probably means something but it's like 2am so ifk whay.) this is the last section of the song, but the singer is showing that their everyday life is not over. however, they may choose to find hope in this. we don't know, because the song ends much like the rest of it: with repetition symbolic of the middle of life.

the last line is 'we're doing this agin' which uses the pronoun 'we're' and also extends the phrase. the audience is left on the note that whilst the mundanity of life still repeats, it's easier when it's not just you. this relates to the 'bart's bike' line i referenced earlier, when the singer talks about mountains towering above 'us'. the use of collective pronouns throughout this song give hope to the audience. the song tells us that we are not alone, and there is hope to be found.

okay i've just fksihed writing this and it's like 2:15 am i'll edit it later i have an exam in <7 hourd i'm gonna fail yay :')

alright, 'nught :]

okay it's now 4.30pm and i've just finished editing. if you got this far, thank you so much. if you didn't, thank you anyway. i repeated myself so much in my analysis, but maybe that's to communicate meaning! (it's not but we can pretend it is.) i hope you enjoyed reading this. have a good timezone and please tell me if you want me to repeat this with another song. it might not be quite to this extent but i can try. (also i don't think i failed my english exam so that's good :D)

see you in the next one! (maybe. hopefully.) and go and stream how to build an ocean: instructions!!!

[an-theduckin]

english teachers will say "I want a man who uses a lot of imperative verbs 😩" instead of being normal n saying I want a man who takes charge or smth

[cupids-fiction]

NEW ADRIANNE LENKER UQUIZ JUST DROPPED

get it while it’s hot

[2soul2]

So yesterday I watched inside out 2 and wanted to share my thoughts on the character design with you guys

(I’m not an artist or person that’s an expert on designs or stuff, I’m just a nerd/weirdo that loves analysing stuff)

So while watching I had most of my attention on anxiety, I totally fell in love with her/his (I seriously don’t know the gender) design. The big mouth, the big hair, but the most thing had to be the clothes.

As we can see is anxiety rather slim but has a big mouth and long fuzzy hair, we can see that her clothing is matching to that. Her shoes are slim but also long. Her pants are long but wide like her mouth and the sleeves of her turtleneck top are wide in the end. And the colouring of course matches her skin.

We are also able to see that with the other characters like sadness.

(I believe she had female pronouns) sadness body is more round and her turtleneck top matches it perfectly and of course matches again her skin colour.

If you pay really close attention you can see the clothe body matching thing with all emotions.

You can see it the most in disgust, sadness and anxiety.

What do you guys think?

[asifnawfal]

Week 4 & 5

This Is How You Critically Analyse Artistic Traditions and Lineages

Chua Mia Tee's "National Gallery Class" (1959) vividly depicts a bustling classroom scene at the National Gallery in Singapore, where students are deeply engaged in an art lesson. This painting highlights the importance of art education and the vibrant exchange of ideas within a creative environment. The dynamic composition allows each figure to contribute to the excitement, capturing the energy of the moment and inviting viewers into their world.

Central themes in the artwork include education and community, with the National Gallery symbolizing a hub for cultural exchange. Chua’s portrayal of camaraderie among the students reflects the collaborative spirit essential for artistic growth, reminding us that art flourishes in environments that encourage dialogue and shared experiences. This connection emphasizes the role of cultural institutions in fostering appreciation for local art.

Significant for its cultural and artistic impact during Singapore’s late 1950s, "National Gallery Class" underscores the importance of nurturing creativity in a rapidly evolving society. By illustrating this lively classroom, Chua inspires future artists and educators to value art education as a means of personal and societal development. Today, the painting remains a vital part of Singapore’s art history, celebrating the transformative power of art and education in shaping a rich cultural identity.

For the class activity on week 5, we were tasked to talk more about our findings as well as to dive deeper into analysing them. My team and I really tried extremely hard to garner as much information as we could about these beautiful artworks.

(~298 words)

REFERENCES:

“Teh Tarik Seller.” Roots.sg, https://www.roots.gov.sg/Collection-Landing/listing/1316971. Accessed 12 September 2024.

“Rhythm of Dance.” Roots.sg, https://www.roots.gov.sg/Collection-Landing/listing/1275498. Accessed 12 September 2024.

“Man and Environment.” Roots.sg, 29 March 2023, https://www.roots.gov.sg/Collection-Landing/listing/1034838. Accessed 12 September 2024.

Morriss, Gillian M. “The evolution of human artistic creativity - PMC.” NCBI, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2815939/. Accessed 12 September 2024.

Carey, Jessica. “How Do You Evaluate a Piece of Art? Art Critique as a Pro.” Creativity Chronicles, 18 January 2024, https://creativitychronicles.com/how-do-you-evaluate-a-piece-of-art/. Accessed 13 September 2024.

da Vinci, Leonardo. “Art history | Painting, Sculpture & Architecture.” Britannica, 18 August 2024, https://www.britannica.com/art/art-history. Accessed 13 September 2024.

[jeahreading]

The Empress's sentence (Part - 2)

(Part-1)

I rose, trembling with fear still not daring to look up. 

"I Apologise for any misdeed I have done, I will repent for my mistakes, I will serve you for as long as would please you, I will do anything, please please, forgive me!" I kept repeating this like a parrot, hoping against all hope that my inevitable fate didn't come to pass. 

"The Grain that had been delivered by you to feed our soldiers was tainted, having consumed it, all of them are suffering because of the poison in their bodies and several of them have been found dead" the same voice said in a regal manner not once giving away even a sliver of emotion, was it hatred, was it indifference I couldn't tell.

"What? I- I would never do something of that sort, Your Highness, It must have been someone else, I had checked every single gunny before sending it in, it has never- never happened in the many years I have been providing for our men!" I pleaded, manic fear burrowing it's way through my body. 

"You have the arrogance to imply that someone that I have entrusted with supplying the grain, is a mole?t" She merely raised an eyebrow

"No- that's not what- I meant" I realized my mistake a few moments too late.

"You are quite insolent it seems," she sighed "-I give you two choices. I could either send you to the Alerina or I could throw you to Orias"

There was this word that my father had once said while we were both playing chess "Zugzwang" When I heard it I laughed out loud, what kind of word was that? it meant "A situation in which a player is forced to make a disadvantageous move", now that I was the player and I had to make a choice, a choice which now that I look back I wonder, if I had chosen differently what the consequences would have been. 

"Please Your Grace, give me one more chance, This will never happen again, please, please" I could stand no longer, my knees buckled underneath and I crashed to the floor still muttering apologies.

"Alerina or Orias" she repeated, more firmly this time.

All my life's work, everything, had come to this, to this decision. Whatever I chose would decide what happened to me. 

I thought about going to The Alerina and a shiver went down my spine, a chill settled into my chest, my only other choice was Orias, the beast, It was terrifying to think about, what would become of me. I'd seen bodies disposed off into the river, mangled flesh, rotting bodies and most of all the smell, oh, the smell was horrendous and it settled under your skin like an irremovable layer of animal fat. Was it really better than going to the Alerina, I wouldn't know...

"I- I choose to go to Orias" I couldn't stop myself from choking halfway, 

At that moment I could have never guessed what would happen next...

[apropensityforcharm]

very kind of max to do that interview right as I reach this race in my 2021 watch through

[pinyatapix]

most funniest sudden deviation from a youtuber’s typical video lineup i’ve seen in recent memory

like bro imagine being SO pissed at the direction a show had taken that you have to momentarily quit spongeposting in order to talk about it for two whole hours. king shit

[constructioncostco]

Civil engineering software refers to the tools which have been designed to aid civil engineers throughout the entire construction procedure of the different projects. The civil engineering software has been used in each stage of the design and construction project including documenting, drafting, designing, visualizing, and analysing. The civil engineering software has been developed and specialized for designing and overseeing larger-scale projects of buildings, bridges, transport systems, and dams. The total cost of the design and construction projects as well as the overall management costs of those projects can be also estimated with the help of the civil engineering software. In addition, this civil engineering software has also the ability to predict the accurate time and essential resources required for the project.

These software programs help civil engineers to conduct their work on a daily basis in the case of working on modelling pipe networks or drafting the plans for the ongoing projects as well as helping to ensure that the project stays on the right schedule.

Learn about the top 6 software useful for civil engineers

Civil engineering software has become an essential tool for civil engineers in recent years. The top civil engineering software which will be necessary for conducting design and construction projects by the civil engineers are as follows:

AutoCAD

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[damianwaynesutilitybelt]

On top of being aggressively autistic and ranting about the batfamily I also enjoy analysing my hero academia, fullmetal alchemist and how to train your dragon

If anyone ever wants me to deep dive into any of those topics

[shinhayeon]

CTS B Week 04 / 05 -Field Trip +  Analysing Artistic Traditions and Lineages

Went on a field trip to Singapore National Gallery

I find "National Language Class" inspiring in how it uses visual elements to address social and political issues. The image's focus on race, gender, and class equality provided me with deeper awareness of how design can influence social conversations. 

The use of earthy tones and detailed brush strokes in the painting that are not completely blended reminded me of the importance of intentional imperfections. In my own work, I also enjoy experimenting with colours, form and textures but I realised that I haven’t always focused on using these elements to convey deeper meaning.

In groups we discussed the interesting elements from the gallery. I found the exhibition hall at Former Supreme Court interesting. I felt amazed by how they preserved the court interior and combined with the use of crimson and rich brown tones creating a feeling of pressure. The gallery was converted from the City Hall and Supreme Court in 2005 which demonstrates the adaptability and the combination of history and modern culture. The gallery was designed by Studio Milou Architecture with CPG Consultants.

I explored the Singapore Graphic Archive site as class activity and took a look at the history of design in Singapore. The typography works caught my attention.

The cover is filled with the artist's name, and I was drawn to the bold, retro typeface, especially the slanted "O," which gave it a unique touch. What I found particularly interesting was how the artist, Choy Weng Yang, cleverly used the alpha symbol in red for every letter "A," tying it back to the gallery’s name, "Alpha." It was a simple but powerful design choice that made the cover memorable.

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References:

Syed Muhammad Hafiz. “Siapa Nama Kamu? – Questions to Answer a Friend.” ArtsEquator, September 13, 2019, artsequator.com/siapa-nama-kamu/#_ftn2.

Daniel PS Goh. “Interpreting National Language Class” S/Pores Journal, April 2007, s-pores.com/2007/04/national-language-class.

“Building History and Heritage | National Gallery Singapore.” National Gallery Singapore, www.nationalgallery.sg/about/building/history.

Alpha Gallery Inaugural Exhibition Catalogue. graphic.sg/gallery/alpha-gallery-inaugural-exhibition-catalogue.