Pride and Prejudice Dramatic Monologue

We have recently finished our poetry unit in English and we had to write a dramatic momlogue. I wrote an incredibly long one that covers most of the plot in Pride and Prejudice (I know, shocking!). I just thought I'd share that with you so enjoy!

The love between us

It ran deeper than we knew

How could we fuss?

We both felt like new

It began at a ball

A small little gathering

Her mother did call

And oh how she loved blathering

Elizabeth Bennett was her name

A Bennett through and through

She did not care about my fame

Of those people there were few

Her sister Jane fell in love with my best friend

I regret what I did, it was wrong on my part

Thinking that would be the end

I ripped them apart

Then I could take it no longer

I had to tell Elizabeth that

My love was growing stronger

It was then I attempted to “chat”

This ended quite abruptly

When after pouring out my heart

She had pointed out directly

That I was the last man she could of ever been a part

So I made up my mind

To make up for what I did

I had to show her I could be kind

That I wasn't so stupid

Tossing away my family's expectations

Not caring what Lady Catherine would say

Her lack of wealth had no foundation

On the love I had been fighting till that very day

From there I did as I had said I would before

I apologized to my dear friend

And told him to pursue Jane Bennett once more

Bingley accepted my apology and set off to make amends

After many “surprising” meetings

A stronger feeling grew

I welcomed it with greetings

How I hoped she felt it too

What happened next was unexpected

For Lydia Bennett had run away

With Mr. Wickham undetected

Elizabeth was crushed and everyone felt betrayed

I then saw to it that Lydia and Wickham were married

For what a scandal they would be

Their family name would be buried

How then could I marry thee?

Bingley purposed to Jane not long after

They were happy as the Meadowlarks

I loved the sound of their laughter

But how it made me ache, I felt alone and in the dark

Then I made up my mind once more

To express for the last time my love and desire

For her to hear my hearty roar

My love for her was like a wild fire

As I walked toward her my pulse was racing

This was my last chance

I knew what I was facing

Why hadn't I worn other pants?

My beloved approached me as if nothing was wrong

Her eyes so big and clear

My whole body longed

For I was so nervous and so full of fear

It was then I expressed my deepest desire

Exposing my soul for only her to see

It is she whom I admire!

And then I got on one knee

To my utter surprise

Ms. Bennet accepted

We then watched the sunrise

I most certainly did not feel rejected

A double wedding was held

With Jane, Bingley, Lizzie and I

It was a huge celebration and I felt compelled

To cry

Though I could never cry in public

My emotions you will not see

I would not be the subject

Of cruel inhumanity

Now that we've tied the knot

My Lizzie is always there

She is no robot

And that is why she is my air

Today we are just peachy

Walking about the countryside

Lizzie loves to walk and teach me

In our love we do abide

Forever and ever

Our love will stand the test of time

To be apart never

Together and sublime

How strange...

Have you ever experienced something, and no one else really understands unless they experienced it too. 

Like if you go on a trip and then come back and instead of everything being changed, like you, it's the same as you left it.

Recently I went on a trip to Ottawa with Forum for Young Canadians, a program where grades 10-12 students from across the country gather to Ottawa to learn about our government and politics in general.

It was the most amazing thing I've ever experienced in my entire life. 

But when I came home, I felt different and to my utter surprise no one else did.

I wish everyone could experience Forum, so that they'd know how amazing it is and so that they could talk about it with me because they're genuinely interested. 

Unfortunately reality doesn't work like that. Until it does I'll just have to keep in contact with my new buds and avoid conversations about Forum around people who haven't been. 

It's a little disheartening but that's life and it's worth it for what I experienced. A week full of memories to last a lifetime.

Christmas

I can't deny my excitement for Christmas any longer. This desire in my longs to break free from the bonds of fall. It wants to reach out and touch everyone with its extreme giddiness and joy in the purest form.
Christmas is about 46 full days away.
That's not a lot of time people!
Start your shopping before it's too late!
I can recall one Christmas EVE in which a small group of us were running around the dollar store trying to hide our gifts from each other. We really try to think ahead. Some people say we are procrastiators but we all know the truth, we're just plain lazy.
Now with Christmas coming, you know what this means right?
It means hot chocolate with marshmallows, decorations, smiling faces, happy dispositions, snow <3, baking, carols, christmas movies, and christmas music.
What an exciting time! The Christmas season comes but once a year and do you think I'm going to waste even a second of that? No siree!
Most people say that the earliest you can begin to prep for Christmas is Nov. 12th, after Remembrance Day. But yesterday I may or may not have possibly worn a tacky christmas sweater.... :)
It was lovely, and cozy and put me in the best mood ever.
Christmas has this incredible disease like quality to it. Like a virus that comes at the same time every year, except that I actually like this virus.
So people, start your Christmas season engines and start preparing for the best Christmas yet!
I'll begin my Christmas music on Saturday. I encourage you to do the same. (or earlier!)
Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good morning.

Jack Johnson

It's been a while but I'm here and I'm writing! 

I've had one of the busiest weeks of my life. With homework mostly but then more deadlines come up and then you're in over your head! I'm sure everyone can relate.

I felt like life was running way ahead of me and I couldn't keep up. I was yelling "Wait up Life! Hang on! I'm coming! Slow down!". 

I wish I could make life slow down. Make it stop for one moment in time. To give me enough of a break that I can actually get something done, or at least reflect on something for goodness sake!

But what I wanted to write about was not about my ridiculously busy life or being in control of time, I want to write about one thing. He warms my heart and soothes my soul. He is Jack Johnson.

I love Jack Johnson.

If you don't like him, I don't understand you. His music is like listening to your very soul being renewed. His voice is relaxing and his songs are mellow. I could listen to him all the time. And believe I try. 

Unfortunately my father is not too fond of him.

Sure he likes him but the one album I have of Jack Johnson, I play over and over. Needless to say he a little sick of it.

Oh Jack Johnson, how I love you so. With you mad guitar skills and ability to touch your audience in an incredibly deep way. Your songs are all I want to listen to at the moment, and that's what all I do.

Thank you Jack Johnson. For your beautiful music and sheer talent.

Now you all better go listen to some Jack Johnson! The album I have is called On and On and it's great but I recommend listening to some of his other songs too.