How Do I Love Thee: Abstracting
Part 1
Abstractions of Topic
Abstractions of Topic
The element of my topic that I chose to abstract is plot structure. I believe one cannot just look at one part of plot structure; to abstract a single element of my topic (plot) involves addressing the six elements of plot.
Abstract Representation 1: Elements of Plot– Photos
What each photo represents in order:
Setting
Character
Conflict
Symbol
Point-of-View
Theme
Abstract Representation 1: Elements of Plot– Photos
What each photo represents in order:
Setting
Character
Conflict
Symbol
Point-of-View
Theme
Abstract Representation 2: Elements of Plot–Poetry
What each poem represents in order:
Setting
Character
Conflict
Symbol
Point-of-View
Theme
What each poem represents in order:
Setting
Character
Conflict
Symbol
Point-of-View
Theme
Abstract Representation 3: Elements of Plot
What each photo represents in order:
Setting
Character
Conflict
Symbol
Point-of-View
Theme
What each photo represents in order:
Setting
Character
Conflict
Symbol
Point-of-View
Theme
Part 2
Understanding and Explanation of Topic and Abstractions
Understanding and Explanation of Topic and Abstractions
My understanding of the cognitive tool of abstracting is that one needs to look at things at the simplest level in order to perceive them and understand them in a new intuitive way. It is to look for analogies between things that appear to be unlike and attempt to find a way to connect them to gain a better understanding of the topic/s and see them in a more creative and enlightened way.
My topic is to study Aristotle’s elements of drama. The element of my topic that I abstracted is plot structure. The structure of plot involves six separate parts that are represented together. I chose plot structure because I believe it allows me enough room to show the essential quality of my topic and to explore it as thoroughly and creatively as possible. The two mediums I used to represent my abstractions are through photos and poetry. I also added a third one; because I thought of it near the end of my search and liked the idea so much that I thought it should be included. The abstractions I chose impact my topic by showing it in such different and simple ways that it helps one to become aware of new ways to see the topic. With a new understanding, my students may be able to use their senses and imagination to understand the topic better and hopefully with more interest and enthusiasm (to motivate students).
My first abstraction is represented through the use of photos; I chose six photos, one for each element of plot. The first photo is of a thermostat and it represents setting. Obliviously, people all over the world are adjusting their temperature settings all the time (changing the setting), just as the setting in plot structure changes too. The second photo represents character in plot structure. As you can see from the photo, different expressions are used in the shadows to show how there can be many different characters within a plot. The third photo clearly represents conflict. That hand/face yelling into the hand/ear, I believe expresses it perfectly. The fourth photo is of an eagle and it represents symbol (symbolism) that is used in plot. It is clear that the eagle is a symbol for America and freedom. The fifth photo represents (to me), point-of-view. There were other photos, evolving maps that I could have used, but my own personal memories of looking at tall buildings combined with the photo made me think of point-of-view. The six and final photo represents theme and I believe a photo of a theme park is perfect for the subject.
My second abstraction is represented through the use of poetry. I chose six poems to represent each element of plot. The first poem, “The Setting Sun” not only represents setting in the title of the poem, but also in the subject. For each sunset there is a promise of a new day (a new setting). The second poem represents character and is about a true character named Frederick. The third poem represents conflict and the poet is expressing his conflicting emotions and feelings about war. The fourth poem represents a symbol; the symbol is beauty. The fifth poem represents point-of-view, and it is from the turkey’s point-of-view. Finally, the last poem represents theme, and the themes of the poem are love, life, and death. These are major themes in drama.
My third abstraction is one I created just for fun; but I hope it can count too. After reading the Wiki, Chapter 4, I searched again for a way to represent my topic in the simplest terms I could imagine. I chose the six elements from the periodic table to represent the six elements of plot.
My topic is to study Aristotle’s elements of drama. The element of my topic that I abstracted is plot structure. The structure of plot involves six separate parts that are represented together. I chose plot structure because I believe it allows me enough room to show the essential quality of my topic and to explore it as thoroughly and creatively as possible. The two mediums I used to represent my abstractions are through photos and poetry. I also added a third one; because I thought of it near the end of my search and liked the idea so much that I thought it should be included. The abstractions I chose impact my topic by showing it in such different and simple ways that it helps one to become aware of new ways to see the topic. With a new understanding, my students may be able to use their senses and imagination to understand the topic better and hopefully with more interest and enthusiasm (to motivate students).
My first abstraction is represented through the use of photos; I chose six photos, one for each element of plot. The first photo is of a thermostat and it represents setting. Obliviously, people all over the world are adjusting their temperature settings all the time (changing the setting), just as the setting in plot structure changes too. The second photo represents character in plot structure. As you can see from the photo, different expressions are used in the shadows to show how there can be many different characters within a plot. The third photo clearly represents conflict. That hand/face yelling into the hand/ear, I believe expresses it perfectly. The fourth photo is of an eagle and it represents symbol (symbolism) that is used in plot. It is clear that the eagle is a symbol for America and freedom. The fifth photo represents (to me), point-of-view. There were other photos, evolving maps that I could have used, but my own personal memories of looking at tall buildings combined with the photo made me think of point-of-view. The six and final photo represents theme and I believe a photo of a theme park is perfect for the subject.
My second abstraction is represented through the use of poetry. I chose six poems to represent each element of plot. The first poem, “The Setting Sun” not only represents setting in the title of the poem, but also in the subject. For each sunset there is a promise of a new day (a new setting). The second poem represents character and is about a true character named Frederick. The third poem represents conflict and the poet is expressing his conflicting emotions and feelings about war. The fourth poem represents a symbol; the symbol is beauty. The fifth poem represents point-of-view, and it is from the turkey’s point-of-view. Finally, the last poem represents theme, and the themes of the poem are love, life, and death. These are major themes in drama.
My third abstraction is one I created just for fun; but I hope it can count too. After reading the Wiki, Chapter 4, I searched again for a way to represent my topic in the simplest terms I could imagine. I chose the six elements from the periodic table to represent the six elements of plot.
Internet Resources
http://readwritetalk.wordpress.com/2010/01/31/point-of-view-poem/
http://www.poetrylibrary.edu.au/poets/dutton-geoffrey/love-and-life-and-death-0149012
http://www.shmoop.com/she-walks-in-beauty/poem-text.html
http://creativeconflictwisdom.wordpress.com/2012/02/01/conflict-poem-what-i-miss-most-by-james-love/
http://www.poetry4kids.com/poem-623.html#.UG3MLxiJl9k
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-setting-sun-10/
http://www.ptable.com
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Periodic_table_(large_version)
http://cstl-cla.semo.edu/hhecht/the%20elements%20of%20fiction.htm
http://www.google.com/webhp?hl=en&tab=ww
http://readwritetalk.wordpress.com/2010/01/31/point-of-view-poem/
http://www.poetrylibrary.edu.au/poets/dutton-geoffrey/love-and-life-and-death-0149012
http://www.shmoop.com/she-walks-in-beauty/poem-text.html
http://creativeconflictwisdom.wordpress.com/2012/02/01/conflict-poem-what-i-miss-most-by-james-love/
http://www.poetry4kids.com/poem-623.html#.UG3MLxiJl9k
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-setting-sun-10/
http://www.ptable.com
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Periodic_table_(large_version)
http://cstl-cla.semo.edu/hhecht/the%20elements%20of%20fiction.htm
http://www.google.com/webhp?hl=en&tab=ww