Bear has a big impact on Crispin's character development during section two. Throughout the section, Bear provides Crispin with many "words of wisdom."
1. What do you think Bear's most influential words of wisdom are?
2. Why were they so influential to Crispin?
3. How did they impact his character development?
Don't forget to use textual evidence and citations in your response.
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ReplyDeleteI think Bears most influential words of wisdom are when he says to Crispin " you'll learn to neither trust nor love any mortal. Then, the only who can betray you is yourself" Pg 84. This is important advice because of Crispin learns to trust no one fully then he won't get himself into trouble. This impacts the characters development because he knows not to trust anyone else and, he knows to keep himself in line and to not to let the other people go behind his back and do something bad to him.
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ReplyDeleteBear provided Crispin with many words of wisdom throughout section 2. One piece of advice that Bear gave Crispin was to smile and laugh to make the most of life. When they started their journey together, Bear noticed Crispin’s flat expression and shouted, “'Do you ever smile, boy!' he demanded.’ If you can’t laugh and smile, life is worthless. Do you hear me?' he yelled. 'It's nothing!'”(Avi 43). His advice was infering that life is what you make of it. If life is lived dully with no joy or excitement, then it is worthless. But, if life is lived full of laughter and joy, then it is worth living. Basically, Bear was saying that Crispin had a life of nothing, it was dull and boring. Crispin had not even laughed or smiled in his life. Of course though, the advice had no effect on Crispin, as he was frightened of being kept with Bear forever, with Bear as his master, but slowly after time, Bear taught Crispin all the things that made life fun, like singing, dancing, and juggling. One of the lessons he gave was to play the pipe, “He began by instructing me about the pipe’s holes-the stops, he called them- and the way to shape my mouth around the blowing end, how to shift my fingers, how to make different sounds.” (Avi 64). Crispin started to learn how to live his life happily. Without Bear and his advice, Crispin would’ve run off for freedom without having advice or a way to live once he gained freedom. I thought that this advice that Bear gave to Crispin was the most important compared to the rest because it teaches him about his whole lifetime, and it is simple to do, while the other pieces of advice were for him while he wasn’t free.
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DeleteBears most influential words of wisdom was when he said "you'll learn to neither trust nor love any mortal, then the only one that can betray you is yourself," (Avi 84). Crispin learns not to trust anyone, even bear. Crispin said "fearing what sudden thing he might do next, I watched him warily," (Avi 85). Crispin took the advice and is just watching out for himself. Later, Crispin fears that bear will betray him due to Bears own advice. He put it like this, "And I beg thee, let me have a soul, that I too may sing and dance like bear. And saint Giles, do not let him betray me," (Avi 126). Crispin took the advice but becomes trusting to only bear. Now he is afraid that bear will do that. He is now more vigilant and aware.
ReplyDeleteI think Bears best words of wisdom are, "The only cross you need is the one in your heart" (Avi). This was the best quote, because it is showing that Crispin doesn't need any God or anyone to believe in him, all he needs is for him to believe in his self. That would be all the hope, and faith he would need to keep himself alive, and safe. This made Crispin re-think his commitment to God. Crispin began to change his attitude and began to stop thinking of God as much and relying on himself instead of gods word, and making his own decisions instead of trying to get God to make his decisions.
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DeleteBear's kind words and teachings cause Crispin to feel better about himself and make him a happier person overall. Before he met Bear, he felt that he was, "only bad"(Avi 111) and thought that, "sin was embedded in [him]" (Avi 111). One of the major ways he assisted Crispin was by teaching him, "juggling, singing, and dance. The music making."(Avi 157) Once he starts to become proficient in these skills he enjoys them greatly. He is also very entertaining, since he plays, "with gusto"(Avi 144). It is easier for him to feel he belongs in the world and believe that he is worthy of living when can offer a talent that people enjoy. It also helps that Bear encourages him when he plays, such as, when he asks Bear, "How did I do?", Bear responds by telling him, "very well"(Avi 150). This kind of recognition makes Crispin's, "heart swell" and is monumental for a boy who is used to people commonly being disappointed by him. When others show him that they appreciate him, it gives him the ability to appreciate himself. Even when he messes up, Bear uses sympathetic phrases such as, "mortal men are never perfect"(Avi 128), which makes it easier for him to stay positive. Additionally, when he tells Crispin, "you're full of sadness. Those who bring remorse or shunned." And explains that this is because, "sorrow is the common fate of man. Who would want more? But wit and laughter, Crispin, why no one ever has enough."(Avi 110) it is important to Crispin's character development because it changed the perspective he had on the world and made him start to realize that his depression was only making his life worse. As you can see, the lessons and support that Bear provided to Crispin were instrumental in causing the change in his character from a lonely, dejected boy to a much more jubilant, lively person.
ReplyDeleteI like the descriptive language that you used to describe Crispin's character change: instead of using words like "sad" or "happy", you used more descriptive words, which really helps in a reader's understanding of the change that took place.
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ReplyDeleteBear has many influential words of wisdom to share with Crispin in Section Two, whether about freedom, religion, or laughter. Although they all have an impact on Crispin's characterization, the words that changed Crispin the most were the ones spoken in chapter 32. Crispin is in awe of how boldly Bear speaks, "not only to strangers, but even to those above his station." (Avi 154) Bear answers that he's "heard it that a man's soul can be observed behind the eyes," and that if he looks at a man and the man "refuses to look at [Bear], [he] can't see his soul," (Avi 154) so he considers him without. Bear tells Crispin that he needs people to see what lies within him, or else he simply will be considered the servile boy that he grew up as. Crispin doubts that he can, but Bear reminds him that he doubted his ability to make music, and he ended up successfully learning and playing; this brings Crispin to full awareness of himself. He asks Bear to teach him about music, weapons, juggling, sewing, hunting, and trapping. He even makes his first decision for himself: that he will trust Bear. These wise words from Bear obviously helped Crispin become more aware of his ability to be independent, happy, and free instead of the shunned and lonely boy he started out as.
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DeleteBear influences Crispin in many ways in the book he gives good advice on life Crispin wanted a better life and he was influenced on the way Bears life was and by staying with bear Crispins character developed so that he could have a better life. In the novel Bears most influential words were ""Do you ever smile boy? If you can't laugh or smile, life is worthless. Do you hear me? It's nothing" (Avi 85). Crispin did not have a reason to smile the good moments in life are when people are smiling and he's happy but Crispin never smiled so he could not have any good times or accomplishments he thought he was created to live a bad life and only god could change it. Bears words were influential to Crispin because he showed him how to life a good life a quote that show's he was influential is when he gives Crispin rabbit "I admitted to myself it was the best food I had ever eaten. My resolve to flee abated---somewhat"(Avi 103). Crispin feels that he has Bear providing food and protection and notices that his life is better with Bear and his wanting to run away disappeared. In the story Crispins character develops with bear because he teaches him to do many tricks and get money. A quote from the book is "Gradually I found my way with tongue, fingers, and breath. Before the day was half done, I managed to pipe out his simple song" (Avi 123). In the book Crispins character was given good advice he was influenced and he was developed into a more confident and happy person.
ReplyDeleteBear has had lots of good words of wisdom towards Crispin throughout chapters 17-32. One of those quotes being "If you can't laugh and smile, life is worthless. Do you hear me?"(85) This quote is very helpful for Crispin because there is not point to life without having fun and smiling. Crispin was taught to not pout for his whole life and try to smile every once in a while and this really changed his character development because he wasn't always as sad anymore. Another great inspirational quote was "The only cross you need is the one in your heart."(114) This quote was very inspirational because it shows how Crispin needs to live his life by how his heart tells him to not by how god tells him to. He need to live his life by how he wants to. Also another quote that was helpful was "I've heard it said that a man's soul may be observed behind the eyes."(154) This quote is helpful because people might not respect Crispin if he is shy and doesn't look people into the eyes when they talk but if he does look into their eyes people might take him serious. These were 3 of Bears many good words of wisdom towards Crispin.
ReplyDeleteDuring the book Bear gives Crispin a lot of words of wisdom. One word of advice Bear tells Crispin is "if you can't smile, life is worthless" ( Avi 85). Bear is telling Crispin that if you don't enjoy life there is no point on living it. Crispin gets impacted by this because later in the book he smiles and start to enjoy life better. Another word of advice Bear tells Crispin is "The only cross you need is the one in your heart" (Avi 114) Bear is telling Crispin that he should live his life by what his heart is telling him not what God is telling him to do. Crispin gets impacted by this advice because later in the book he starts to make his own decisions. Bears also gives Crispin advice that he should always look people in the eyes when he talks to them. "I've heard it said that a man's soul may be observed behind the eyes" ( Avi 154). Bear is telling Crispin that looking people in the eyes when you talk to them shows that you don't belong on ground if you look on the ground instead of the person's eyes. Crispin gets impacted by this advice because now Bear will say eyes when Crispin looks down and Crispin wants to be like Bear.
ReplyDeleteBear has a big impact on Crispin's character development during section two. Bear also has a lot of words of wisdom for Crispin. Bears words were influential to Crispin because I feel like it taught him that no one is really perfect and that even though you may have done bad things it will be ok. It impacts his character development by making him feel like he may have someone else out there like him. In the book Crispin, by Avi, the main character's new master Bear influenced Crispin to do something better in his life then what Bear did with his. Bear was telling Crispin that," mortal men are never perfect. In my life, I've done things I'm ashamed of, things that the all-seeing God shall emblazoned on my soul" (Avi). By telling Crispin these words of wisdom I think his point was that even though you made mistakes you aren't the only person who has. I think that this ended up making Crispin feel like he wasn't the only person who made mistakes. To Crispin " the way he spoke distressed me. Even so, I only said 'no" (129). Bear's words to Crispin did hit Crispin hard and made him think that he would be punished for what he hadn't done. But eventually Crispin thinks hard about what Bear really was trying to say and he starts to realize even though most people don't believe him he has someone on his side who does. Bear's words and skills had a really big impact on crispin's character development, and he thought he should learn like Bear had. Crispin even," told himself, I was to stay alive in this new world, I must learn such skills as he had" (130). Crispin really did end up needing Bear even though he didn't know he would need him. Bear taught him through his words of wisdom that's it's ok to make mistakes. But what he couldn't say, he showed in subtle ways the Crispin ended up picking up on. In the book, Crispin by Avi, Bear influenced Crispin through his words of wisdom. He also showed him wisdom, because of his skills. Crispin knew that Bear could teach him many things wether it was him speaking them, or wether it was showing him
ReplyDeleteBears influences Crispin many times but the most influential quote by him is "If you can't laugh or smile, life is worthless" (Avi 85) and this just tells Crispin in any situation that he needs to smile through it and make the best of it. Bear also said "Bread is never free ... Or is it treason to say that, too" (Avi 77). This tells Crispin that he needs to work for everything as hard as he could not just for money or for bread but for respect so he could earn the bread or reward. Bear also said that "the only cross you need is the one in your heart" (Avi 89). This shows Crispin that he should have some faith in himself as much as he does in God and his religion. All of these quotes impacted Crispin because they all show what he should work for and they all show that he needs to believe in himself sometimes to get tasks done. He also is learning how to persevere through different situations in life.
ReplyDeleteIn the book "Crispin" by Avi, Crispin has seen a lot. "He just met Bear in section one and is going to learn more about him in section 2. On page 85, Bear says "If you cannot laugh or smile, life is worthless" These are very important because Crispin is never ever happy. These words of wisdom will help impact Crispin's character development by trying to make him more happy and joyful. Bear says on page 111 "Lose your sorrows and you will have freedom. He is trying to make Crispin less depressed. This will impact Crispin's mood by making him happier. Lastly on page 157 it's says "Should I or should I not trust him? This will impact whether Crispin trusts bear.
ReplyDeleteOne of bears most influential words of wisdom were "Crispin," said Bear, "a wise man–––he was a jester by trade––––once told me that living by answers is a form of death. It's only questions that keep you living. What think you of that?" Page 111. The wise man who is a jester by trade lives by the answers that people tell you, you don't learn and explore new things. So bear is telling Crispin that if you just keep asking people for answers on what to do with his life to stay safe he could get killed by anyone, but if he thinks of the questions he asks him self and he answers it it will help him self learn new things and not be dependent on bear for the answers. This impacted Crispin because he is dependent on bear, and he wouldn't have gotten that far on his own by trying to survive when everyone wants to kill him for his reward. It impacts his character development because he has been taught that his life is not up to God, it's up to him to do what he wants, and what he decides in his life that makes him who he is. Another quote that was influential was "Do you ever smile, boy?" He demanded. "If you can't laugh and smile, life is worthless. Do you hear me?" he yelled. "It's nothing!" Page 85. If you don't smile or laugh in life, there is no meaning to be living in a world that can't make you smile or laugh. It effects Crispin because he hasn't ever laughed or smiled in his life so far because there is no one he could trust enough (besides his dead mother, and Father Quinel and bear). This impacts him the most because he is always being bossed around to work in the fields, and none of the other serfs wanted to be near him, and his mother and him were hated by everyone. "When you lived as much as I, you'll learn to neither trust nor love any mortal. Then, the only one who can betray you is yourself." Page 84. Crispin is being told that he can't trust anyone and that he, and only himself can betray himself. This effects him because Crispin has to decide on his own choices, and when it says betray, I think that it is saying that he shouldn't stop believing in how he wants his freedom.
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DeleteNow that Crispin is the apprentice of Bear, it is his job to listen to all of the crucial words of wisdom that Bear provides him with throughout the section. The most important words that came our of Bear's mouth were "Do you ever smile, boy?... If you can't laugh and smile, life is worthless... It's nothing!" (Avi 85). The advice that Crispin receives impacts his outlook on life. When Crispin and Bear first met, Crispin was a servant and became very depressed. Crispin has now learned to become a little more fun, and not take everything so seriously. The two have even started to play music together, which Crispin especially enjoys. Crispin takes pride in his musical talent as he often thinks "Never had I felt so free. Never had I felt such constant joy" (Avi 152). Another influential thing that Bear told Crispin was "you have a servile look... When I look upon a man, if he refuses to look at me, I can't see his soul... Therefore you need to let people see what lies within you" (Avi 154). These words of wisdoms could protect Crispin in the future, since people will think of him as a higher class citizen, in oppose to a peasantry at is on the run. Crispin and Bear make a pact that Bear will "call 'eyes!' if I [Crispin] look away or down" (Avi 154). All of the words of wisdom that Bear provides for Crispin have either already impacted him, or will help Crispin in the future.
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DeleteDuring the book Bear gives Crispin a lot of words of wisdom. One word of advice Bear tells Crispin is "if you can't smile, life is worthless" ( Avi 85). Bear is telling Crispin that if you don't enjoy life there is no point on living it. Crispin gets impacted by this because later in the book he smiles and start to enjoy life better.He is also very entertaining, since he plays, "with gusto"(Avi 144). It is easier for him to feel he belongs in the world and believe that he is worthy of living when can offer a talent that people enjoy. It also helps that Bear encourages him when he plays, such as, when he asks Bear, "How did I do?", Bear responds by telling him, "very well"(Avi 150).I thought that this advice that Bear gave to Crispin was the most important compared to the rest because it teaches him about his whole lifetime, and it is simple to do, while the other pieces of advice were for him while he wasn’t free.
ReplyDeleteBear has left a positive impact on Crispin by giving him words of wisdom that will help him survive in the cruel world and be happy. Bear taught Crispin to question things that people tell him and to not believe anything he hears. "'Crispin,' said bear, ' a wise man-he was a jester by trade- once told me that living by answers is a form of death. It's only questions that keep you living. What think you of that?'"(Avi 111). Crispin took this advice and eventually started to ask Bear why they were going certain ways and why they are doing certain things, he is beginning to ask questions instead of just going along with it. Sense Bear is a jester, a medieval clown, he has taught Crispin to smile. Before he met Bear, Crispin never smiled or laugh. "' Do you ever smile, boy?' he demanded. ' If you can't laugh and smile, life is worthless. Do you hear me?' he yelled. 'Its nothing!'"(Avi 85). Crispin soon learns to be happy with life and enjoy things, Bear's little rant helped Crispin that he just needs happiness in his life. Bear believes you shouldn't trust someone because so you can't be harmed by them, "'When you lived as much as I, you'll learn not to trust or live any mortal. Then, the in knee who can betray you is yourself'"( Avi 84). In summary, Bear's words of wisdom helped Crispin understand how to act as a free man and act for himself and be happy with life.
ReplyDeleteBear's words of wisdom have taught Crispin a lot. The most influential of these words of wisdom was after Bear cleaned Crispin up and said to him: "'That was only water and a blade. Think of what might you become if you were cleansed of thirteen years of dirt, neglect, and servitude.'" (Avi 119). These words of wisdom impacted him in such a way to look forward towards becoming a free man and to understand that little changes can add up to have a large impact. As Crispin was living "the life of the shunned", he could not have understood what these words meant while he was working for the feudal system, with his ranking as serf seemingly set in stone. (13). A few days after Bear teaches Crispin how to play music, they start performing together at various villages around the kingdom, with Crispin remarking that "never have I felt such constant joy" as he finally knows how little things like learning music can bring you a lot of pleasure later on (152).
ReplyDeleteOne of the most inspirational words Bear told Crispin was, "Think of what you might become if you were cleansed of thirteen years of dirt, neglect, and servitude (Avi 119)." What Bear is trying to tell Crispin is to move on from the past and become someone better and someone confident.
ReplyDeleteThis influenced Crispin because it changed him for the better. Over time, Crispin slowly becomes more confident. For example, at first, Crispin didn't know how to play the recorder and didn't think that he could. Bear kept on pushing him to try harder. Eventually, Crispin was able to play it: " No one was more amazed than me...I wanted to play it over and over again." When Bear started dancing to his music, Crispin realized that Bear wanted him to help Bear:" It took a moment for me to fully grasp his meaning-he wanted me to help him!" (Avi 124). This causes Crispin to become delighted and understand that he isn't someone who's useless. Now, he is more confident: "Excited, I resumed...His words made me grin" (Avi 125). This impacts his future decisions too, for he now decides to make decisions on his own without God's guidance: "I fumbled for my cross and was about to pray for guidance, but found myself pausing...It was time for me to make the decision myself" (Avi 157).
Another inspirational quote is " Lose your sorrows, and you'll find you freedom" (Avi 111). At first, Crispin didn't ever smile and was always left extremely depressed. After being with Bear and learning new tricks, Crispin started to feel a happier. When he was performing and people were enjoying his performance, he said, "Never had I felt so free. Never had I felt such constant joy" (Avi 152). Now, Crispin feels so joyful and free since he has put behind his sorrows.
All in all, Bear's inspirational quotes have impacted Crispin, causing him to feel confident, joyful, and free.
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DeleteBear provides Crispin with many words of wisdom, but his most meaningful ones are probably "if you cannot laugh or smile, life is worthless" (Avi 85), and this is Bear telling Crispin that no matter what the situation he is in, he needs to smile through it and make a bad situation good. He also tells Crispin when he first meets him that "Bread is never free, or is it treason to say that, too?" (77). This is Bear telling Crispin that you need to work for everything in the real world and that people will expect payment for items. It takes Crispin a long time to fully trust Bear, for on page 156, he asks Bear, "Bear you . . . you won't betray me . . . will you?" This shows Bear that Crispin doesn't completely trust him in keeping him safe. All of Bear's 'Words of Wisdom' really help Crispin see the light in bad situations, and not just always see the bad things in every situation.
ReplyDeleteBear leaves a positive impact on the character of Crispin with his words of wisdom that will help him put the cruel world away so he can be happy about his life. One phrase that bear used as"if you can't smile, life is worthless" ( Avi 85). Crispin is learning from bear that if you don't enjoy life, there's no point in even being here, so he's telling Crispin to be happy about himself. Later in the book Crispin starts to smile, and becomes very entertaining from playing, "with gusto"(Avi 144). Crispin now finally finds a talent, and true happiness. Now he realizes not to be upset because he can actually do something with his life. Crispin asks bear how he did, and bear responded with, "very well"(Avi 150). I thought that this advice that bear gave Crispin was very important because it completely changed the character of Crispin, by making Crispin take his mind completely off the cruel world around him, and find true happiness on the inside of him.
ReplyDeleteI think one of the most influential words of wisdom are when bear says "The law, if you can read you are treated as a priest. Common law does not allow priests to be hanged"(avi 96). This is influential to crispin because crispin would probably now want to learn how to read. Now he knows that if he can read, he will be treated as a priest and can't be killed. He would be happier. He also knew that bear could read. This impacts hem because he can now find out what it says on his cross.
ReplyDeleteBear inspirational words or wisdom have an impact on Crispin in various ways like being confident. I think one of the most inspirational words he said to Crispin was "Think of what you might become if you were cleansed of thirteen years of dirt, neglect, and servitude"(Avi 119). He made Crispin feel more confident that he would be better if he was cleaner and to move out of the past and into the future. "If you can't smile, life is worthless"(Avi 85). Bear tells Crispin to be happy from now on because he doesn't feel happy or smile because his mother died along with the priest and those were the closest people he had to him in his life. Bear used a great phrase to tell Crispin that even though you are poor you are no different than the very rich people in the world as he says here "mortal men are never perfect"(Avi 128). I think that Bear's "Words of wisdom" has made Crispin feel confident again because of the various reasons.
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DeleteThe most influential sounding and wisdom filled comments from bear would be, "The only cross you need is the one in your heart" (Avi). This was very Empowering because in a broad meaning it means the only thing you need to follow a religion is your thoughts. In other words, the power within religion is literally and figuratively priceless. That is all that is necessary for crispin to maintain life, faith. After bear's powerful statement, crispin re-thought his approach on god. Crispin then began show that he relies on himself more but still maintains a strong belief in God, he now makes decisions and takes action for himself and accounting for the risks and the consequences by himself.
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DeleteBear influences Crispin in many ways but the best advice bear gave Crispin is when he said "If you can't laugh and smile, life is worthless." I think this really impacted Crispin's character because living in the Middle Ages, as hard as, it was the only way to get through the tough times was by smiling and laughing. Since Crispin had no family or friends he was very lonely and unhappy so it was normal for him to not smile or laugh. But bear taught him he was worth being happy on page 121 Bear says "then surely you can sing no less than they,for you have a soul."
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This shows how sad and lifeless Crispin felt before he learned to enjoy himself. He was always working for Lord Furnival he never laughed or smiled. Bear taught Crispin to play music and eventually Crispin was happy. On page 125 Bear says "Look upon Thy miraculous gift. This wretched boy has given the world a smile!" This shows how the best advice Bear gave was to smile and be happy. Which Crispin succeeded in doing.
Crispin, by Avi, focuses on a serf named Crispin, who is often expressed as weak, and powerless. As serf, Crispin lived his life through abuse and neglect, and wasn’t able to have any independence and grew weary of people. However, soon after, Crispin was able to meet Bear–his new master and teacher. Since upon meeting Crispin, Bear was able to help Crispin grow into a more trusting, and independent individual through his ‘words of wisdom’. Prior to meeting Bear, Crispin lived a life of neglect and abuse, and was betrayed by many. This caused Crispin to become weary of people, and had difficulty trusting others. Bear notices this and tells Crispin, “…the only one who can betray you, is yourself” (Avi 84). Because of this, slowly, Crispin begins to trust Bear, however still fears that Bear may betray him and asks, “...Saint Giles, do not let him betray me” (Avi 126). Soon, he decides that, “ [he] would trust Bear” (Avi 157), and would not longer be weary of Bear (to be able to live comfortably with Bear). Living as a serf has affected Crispin’s view on people, and fears that he'll be betrayed. However, being with Bear has helped Crispin to trust him, as well as others. During their journey together, Crispin didn’t make a lot of decisions for himself since he believed that because he’s under a master, his life should be dictated by the master. Bear gets frustrated at this because he believes, “should not every man be a master of himself?” (Avi 112). He also goes on explaining to Crispin that even though he is Crispin’s master, he should still be able to have his own opinions and make his own decisions, since the only one who should truly be in control of your life is yourself. This stuck with Crispin because he realizes that, “perhaps it was time for me to make the decision for myself…the decision would be mine and mine alone” (Avi 157), and begins to make decisions for himself–not relying on someone else, or God, to make the decisions for him. Under Bear’s influence, Crispin no longer sees himself as powerless, and realizes that he should be the one in charge of his life; making him more independent. As master, Bear has taught Crispin many things that has helped him to grow as a person.
ReplyDeleteBear has given Crispin many words of wisdom throughout the story so far. One of Bear's greatest sets of wisdom is the fact that Bear tells of life being meaningless without happiness. As they travel Bear exclaims, “'Do you ever smile, boy!' he demanded.’ If you can’t laugh and smile, life is worthless. Do you hear me?' he yelled. 'It's nothing!'” (Avi 85). These words really soak into Crispin and affect who he is. Crispin had never thought of life in that way before. Bear notices is words soak in firsthand and reacts by saying, “"Look upon Thy miraculous gift. This wretched boy has given the world a smile.'” (Avi 125). This shows that Bear's words are affecting Crispin's character. His words of wisdom cause Crispin to begin to listen to Bear and for once just be happy. Bear provides another line of great wisdom that affects Crispin. As Crispin and Bear speak, Bear tells, “'When you've lived as long as I, you'll learn to neither trust nor love any mortal, then the only one that can betray you is yourself.'” (Avi 84). Crispin remembers these words because he hasn't trusted people his whole live. He connects to Bear because he knows now that they both do not trust. These words influence Crispin's decisions. Crispin decides, "I would trust Bear. The decision would be mine and mine alone." (Avi 157). Though he is ignoring the direct advice, the words of wisdom provided by Bear affect this decision because Crispin decides he can only trust him, days after he had met him. He decides not to trust him until he feels he really knows him. These words of wisdom from Bear affect who Crispin's character is really becoming throughout the story.
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ReplyDeleteBear has made Crispin become positive by giving some words of wisdom raising his confidence to survival the intense world and enjoy it or be very happy. Bear has taught Crispin to question others about what they tell them and don't believe it. "Crispin said bear, "a wise man he was a jester by trade once told me that living by answers is a form of death"(Avi 111). Crispin took this wisdom from bear very seriously and he began to question bear about why they are doing certain things and going certain places. He is just beginning to ask bear all these questions instead of going along without questions. Crispin had never really smiled, until he met bear, who is a jester or a clown. He made Crispin more self confident, and made him smile. "Do you ever smile boy, if you can't life and smile, life is worthless"(85). Crispin then learns to be more happy and just be himself and enjoy things. Bears little rant help him realize life. "When you've lived as much as I, you'll learn to neither trust nor love any mortal" (84). In conclusion, Bear has taught Crispin to stand up to himself, act like a free man and enjoy his life when times are bad.
I really like your quotes! Your posts come across good points like Crispin learning about inquiring in life, enjoying life, and not being trustworthy in everyone. Your quotes portray exactly that! Keep up the fantastic work!
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DeleteThroughout the book, in section 2, Bear gives Crispin many inspirational words giving him a new outlook on life. "Do you ever smile boy? If you can't laugh and smile, life is worthless. Do you here me? It's nothing!"(Avi 85). Bears telling Crispin that he has to enjoy life while he has it and smile some more, don't make it boring, have fun. Hearing these words, Crispin realized that life isn't as bad as he thought and it is okay to enjoy it while it lasts. It gives him a new aspect on how to live his life. After hearing these, Crispin does start to have more fun with bear like singing and dancing. Bear taught Crispin how to play instruments and sing to enjoy living life more. "He began instructing me about the pipes holes--the stops, he called the--and the way to shape my mouth around the blowing end, how to shift my fingers, how to make different sounds"(Avi 122). Because of a bears words, it has impacted Crispins character to get out there a little bit more and try new things like singing and playing instruments.
ReplyDeleteIn this section of Crispin, Bear has a very big impact on Crispins development through the story. Bear provides many life lessons and words of wisdom about life to crispin. Bears most influential wise words were when Bear tells Crispin to stop and smile. “Do you ever just smile boy?, If you can’t laugh and smile, life is worthless. Do you hear me boy.”(Avi 85). Bear is saying that Crispin is looking on the negative point of view and he needs to star looking on the brighter side and counting his blessings for the things he still has. Bear is trying to say you need to stop and smile and live life to the fullest because then you wasted a perfectly good life and you have to make it fun. These words were influential to crispin because he did show that change and a happier places in your life make it worth living. Such as, when bear taught Crispin how to play a musical instrument. Crispin loved it and really enjoyed it.“He began instructing me about the pipes holes, the stops, he called and the way to shape my mouth around blowing end. how to shift my fingers and how to make different sounds,”(Avi 122) this helped crispin get out their and not be afraid to try something new.Crispin would have never tried to play the pipe without bears influence on him. This impacted crispin development by helping him learn new things and helping him be more honest and open about his life and being able to trust him. “Would trust bear The decision would be mine and mine alone.” (Avi 157) Bear was really helping Crispin be more confident in himself and this really help develop the charactor.
ReplyDeleteSo far in the book, Bear has impacted Crispin gratefully. I think Bears most influential words of wisdom are when Bear says: "Do you ever smile boy? He demanded. If you can't laugh and smile, life is worthless. Do you hear me? He yelled. It's nothing" (Avi 85). I think these words from Bear really impacted Crispin because Bear is showing Crispin how much there really is to life, and how you can't live life with regrets and being sad. You have to be grateful, happy, and full of light. These words of Bear impacted Crispin because Crispin now is being happy, and he is seeing that he can acutely do something in the world as shown on page 123 "Gradually I found my way with tongue, fingers, and breath. Before the day was half done, I managed to pipe his simple song" (Avi 123). Crispin is starting to do what makes him happy, and that is music. Bear is impacting Crispin in a positive way.
ReplyDeleteI think Crispin's most influential words to Bear " If you can't laugh and smile, life is worthless. Do you hear me?" (Avi 84) I think these words are very influential on Crispin because they give him advice and since Crispin is always depressed, Bear is trying to cheer him up. These words really made a huge impact of Crispin because later, Crispin starts to get comfortable with being with Bear. Crispin starts to play music with Bear and begins to trust Bear more and more day by day. Bear says "think what you might become if you were cleansed of thirteen years of dirt, neglect and servitude." (Avi 119). Bear feels that Crispin is very "shabby" because he doesn't have that much and he also wants to cut Crispin's hair. Bear wants Crispin to see the real him because Crispin has actually never seems himself, except for a little in the river. Bear wants Crispin to cleanse himself and to see how he really looks under that dirt and shabbiness from the past thirteen years. This shows what kind of person Bear is, because he treats Crispin like a son and takes care of him very well. This is what I think were the most influential words said by Bear and why they impacted Crispin so much.
ReplyDeleteI like the quote you chose. I like how you explained how the words impacted Crispin.
DeleteThroughout chapters 17-32 in the novel, Bear had provided Crispin with many different words of wisdom that changed Crispin's personality in a significant way.
ReplyDeleteBefore Bear played a large roll in Crispin's life, Crispin was a bashful boy who believed that God had made him to be the insignificant creature he thought he was. Crispin continued to believe that he could never accomplish anything in his life. In fact, Crispin once said that he had "no place in this world" (Avi 118). The poor boy had absolutely no confidence in himself and never spent a moment to think that his devastating life could ever change. On the other hand, when Bear found a way into Crispin's life, he decided that he would have to change this senseless side of Crispin. After talking with Crispin for a long time, Bear had once said " ' in the name of all the blessed saints, have you ever desired to be anything different from what you are? ' " (Avi 118). Over the next few days of Crispin and Bear's dispute, Bear spent his precious time trying to teach Crispin how to make music. At first, Crispin told Bear " ' You see,' I said, 'I can't do it. ' " (122). However, instead of letting Crispin quit, Bear forced Crsipin to play the music by threatening him with words. To Crispin's surprise, beautiful notes came out of the recorder, only after a few tries. For once in Crispin's life, he felt like he was successful and that he could achieve something. Crispin was so delighted when he could play the music, that he said, "To think that I, with my breath, could make a song, thrilled me deeply. I wanted to play it over and over again." From that point in the story onward, Crispin was open to learning new skills from Bear, such as catching meat, sewing, how to use weapons, and so much more. Crispin finally had confidence in himself and the attitude that he could do anything he wanted he desired to do.
In conclusion, Bear made Crispin feel like his life truly mattered. He influenced Crispin by showing him that anyone can modify who they are if they have the mentally to do so.
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DeleteIn section 2 of Crispin, Bear tells Crispin many words of advice and knowledge to him that shaped his life for the better.
ReplyDeleteAfter he found bear and he was bears new servant, and after the death of his mother, Crispin was very sad and quiet. Bear notices this and tries to get him to speak and possibly let him feel bette but Crispin does not say much and is still mostly subdued. This puts bear into a rage and shouts at Crispin "Do you ever smile, by? If you can't laugh and smile, life is worthless. Do you hear me? It's nothing!" This spurs Crispin into action to try and have fun while he can and smile and laugh and enjoy the chance life gives us. This changes Crispin already because he tried to have fun while playing music for bear when they were preforming during their brief stay at the village at the end of the section. This also makes us think if we are always sad and depressed as Crispin was throughout the book, we will never know what it is like to have fun in life.
Another meaningful quote in this section was "The only difference between a dead fool and a live on is the dead one has a deeper grave." Also emphasizing that there is no difference between the dead and living besides the fact one can move and the other one is in the dirt, if you can not make the most out of your life. If you can't, you may as well die and crawl into a hole in the dirt.
Another quote that influences Crispin was "living by answers is a form of death. It's only questions that keep you living." Again showing that if you live by the way of answers and knowing everything, its worse than not knowing everything and living by questions. This effects Crispin because he knew pretty much everything about living on the manor by just sowing seed, harvest, weeding etc. which was most certainly worse than living with bear and learning new things.
Bears words have had their mark in Crispin's life by making him wanting to live instead of dying not knowing anything.
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ReplyDeleteIn the book bear has given much wisdom to crispins like when he says"if you can't smile, life is worthless" ( Avi 85). Bear is trying to show crispins that there is not much meaning to life if you do not smile and you must be happy to live I good life. The next quote also explains how bear has taught him throughout him being his apprentice "The only cross you need is the one in your heart" (Avi 114) Bear is trying to tell him that you can make choices for yourself God does not need to make every single decision in his life, which is what he was doing before. "Bread is never free, or is it treason to say that too? (Avi 77). Bear is trying to tell crispin that you must work for everything in this world not everything will come to you free.
Through section two of Crispin, bear has provided Crispin with influential words of wisdom, and skills to help him survive the crewel and harsh world they live in. One of several words Bear has told Crispin was that to not believe everything he here'd and to always question a situation, Crispin said that bear was "a wise man-he was a jester by trade- once told me that living by answers is a form of death. It's only questions that keep you living. What think you of that?'"(Avi 111). As Crispin began to take advice from Bear he eventually started to question Bears decisions, this makes Crispin eager to learn. Something Bear told Crispin was to "Think of what you might become if you were cleansed of thirteen years of dirt, neglect, and servitude" (Avi 119). These words influence Crispin to become more confident. Because Crispin is a serf, he had little no confidence in himself, since his mother had died and he was treated badly Crispin never smiled, After a few days Bear asked Crispin "' Do you ever smile, boy?' he demanded. ' If you can't laugh and smile, life is worthless."(Avi 85). After these words of inspiration Crispin learns to be happy in life and learns to enjoy what he has. This changes Crispin's attitude towards life making him happier. Because of Bears teachings, Crispin has learned how to be himself and to be happy, and Bear tough Crispin how to survive the cruel and harsh world they live in
ReplyDeleteI think Bear's most inspirational words to Crispin were, " Lose your sorrows, and you'll find your freedom" (Avi 111). Before Crispin met Bear, he was always pessimistic. Crispin was constantly putting himself down and blaming himself for everything.
ReplyDeleteI think this influenced Crispin to become more confident. Bear is telling Crispin that his sadness is what is holding him back and that if he dwells on that sadness he will never be able to move forward.
Before Crispin met Bear he'd always depend on God to make decisions for him. He could never make decisions for himself "I fumbled for my cross and was about to pray for guidance, but found myself pausing...It was time for me to make the decision myself" (Avi 157).
"Never had I felt so free. Never had I felt such constant joy" (Avi 152). Crispin had never felt better when he was playing the recorder. It gave him confidence, joy and freedom.
Bear's guidance helped Crispin overcome his dependency on God for everything, Crispin also was more confident and eager. Bear's words helped Crispin through a lot.
I think that Bear impacts Crispin greatly throughout the course of the novel. Some of his most influential words are that “living by answers is a form of death. It's only questions that keep you living” (Avi 111). This sparked Crispin’s curiosity. As someone full of questions, hearing these words boosted his confidence, which in turn changed the way he thought about life.
ReplyDeleteEven such simple things as small praise or encouragement, like when Bear tells Crispin he played the flute very well (150) lifts Crispin's spirits tenfold, mainly because he has never heard praise before, even from his own mother. Bear’s gruffness towards Crispin and his pushing Crispin further and further to work harder and harder gives Crispin reason to want to live. Bear gives Crispin a new perspective on hard work- Crispin has worked harder than most his whole life, and has never had anything to show for it. After playing his recorder in the village, bear offers Crispin a whole penny. Crispin refuses. Bear asks him if he worked hard, and Crispin replies truthfully that he has worked hard. “‘Then you deserve it’” (151) was Bear’s reply.
Through sections one and two, Crispin slowly becomes less hateful and sorrowful towards his life as Bear teaches him how to enjoy it, even when you're not blessed with a perfect life.
I like how you used the fact that Crispin hadn't heard such praise before to support the reason why he changed and all that. It is easy to understand and it is true.
DeleteI love your choice of textual evidence. It really shows how Crispin feels.
DeleteBear's most influential words of wisdom had to do with happiness, and living with laughter. Soon after meeting Crispin, Bear expressed his frustration at Crispin's inability to express happiness, or feel it at all. Bear says, " 'If you can't laugh and smile, life is worthless' " (Avi 85). Immediately, Crispin is able to see how Bear lives with laughter and "with gusto" (Avi 144). Bear continues to discourage sadness. He wisely explains to Crispin, "Sorrow is the common fate of man. Who would want more? But wit and laughter, Crispin, why, no one ever has enough" (Avi 110). These words show Crispin how laughter overcomes sadness. Even with these encouraging words, Crispin still hesitates to enjoy his life. He thinks, "I am only bad...wishing yet again I knew what sin was embedded in me to have brought God's hand so hard upon me" (Avi 111). Bear does not give up though, and he refers to God, the one who Crispin trusts the most. He says quietly, " 'I choose to think most upon His most perfect laughter. It must have been the kind that makes us laugh, too' " (Page 110). Crispin had always done what " 'the all-seeing God' " (Avi 82) willed, and without really knowing it, he began to understand Bear's words. As Bear taught Crispin things that can lead to happiness, Crispin thinks, "never had I felt so free. Never had I felt such constant joy" (Avi 152). Finally, Crispin is able to loosen up and smile with true, pure happiness. All these words had an affect on Crispin because he was taught many things by Bear, such as playing an instrument, singing, and dancing, all which are done for happiness. As Bear teaches Crispin more, and inspires him with influential words about being happy, Crispin begins to change for the better, feel joy, and live more like Bear had wanted him to.
ReplyDeleteBear’s most inspirational words to Crispin are, “think of what you might become if you were cleansed of thirteen years of dirt, neglect, and servitude” (119). Bear is telling Crispin that he should start fresh and become a happier more independent person. These words are very influential to Crispin because much of Crispin’s life now, is impacted by his life in Stromford village. He is untrusting of people that are kind to him, and he has very solid views on things, since everybody thought the same way. Crispin was also declared a wolf’s head in Stromford village, which makes him very worried and anxious. When Bear says this to Crispin, Crispin is able to imagine his life without all these stresses. Bear also changes Crispin’s character in other ways. Such as Bear’s views on how Crispin practices his religion. Bear says to Crispin, “all these things…your cross your prayers. As God is near-and surley He always is-you need no special words or objects to approach him” (113). This view of religion is very new to Crispin, but it later helps him to realize that Bear was kind of right and you don’t need trinkets to connect to God and without praying, God still does so much. Bear also teaches Crispin many skills like “juggling singing and dance” (157). This helps make Crispin more confident because before learning these things, Crispin was sure he wouldn’t be able to do them. This helps Crispin to try and complete other tasks he thought he wouldn’t be able to do. Bear encourages Crispin and makes him feel better. All these things that Bear does help Crispin to become amore confident happy person.
ReplyDeleteThroughout chapters 17-32, Crispin is able to learn a lot from Bear, his master. Bear is a juggler by trade, but has many "words of wisdom" to share with Crispin. These words help Crispin to become a different person then he was at Stromford. No longer does he live as "Asta's Son", he is now proud to be called "Crispin". I believe the most influential words that Bear said to Crispin are, "'If you can't laugh and smile, life is worthless...it's nothing!'"(Avi 85). I think they were influential to Crispin because they helped him to accept his new lifestyle. Without them, Crispin would still be sulking over all he left behind instead of what he has to look forward to. An example of this is when Crispin cleans himself and his image at the river, "I turned back to my image and gazed. It was different. For a moment I allowed myself to wonder what it would be like to alter the rest of myself as well"(Avi 112). With his recent changes, and Bear's advice, Crispin can become a different person. A third example of how Bear's "words of wisdom" directly affect Crispin is when the new and improved Crispin feels happy with his new lifestyle, "His words made me grin. At this Bear thrust his hand aloft, 'O God,’ he cried, ‘look upon Thy miraculous gift. This wretched boy has given the world a smile!'"(Avi 125). All in all, Bear's "words of wisdom" helped Crispin to change and affect his new lifestyle as a performer.
ReplyDeleteIn chapters 17-32 Bear has made a strong impact on Crispin character. I think Bears most influential words to Crispin were," If you can't laugh and smile, life is worthless. Do you hear me?"(Avi 85). I thought that those words were influential to Crispin because Crispin had been sad and lost before he had met Bear. With those words spoken to Crispin, Crispin has been able to use those words to help better himself. "The only cross you need is in your heart."(Avi 114) I think that this qu the is influential because it shows Crispin that you don't need to contact God through the an object, gods all around us sometimes all you need to do is just believe that he is. "I've heard it said that a mans soul maybe observed behind the eyes."(Avi 154) This qu the is influential to Crispin because for Crispin he never really looked up, he mostly looked down wherever he went and in order for people to see who you are you need to look up so they can see his soul from behind his eyes. Bear had influenced Crispin positively in so many ways that it has positively impacted Crispin's character.
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ReplyDeleteBear has spoken many words of wisdom to Crispin, something that Crispin didn't think was possible. A lot of these words have had a lasting impact on Crispin, but the most important words of wisdom were on page 111 when Bear said "like all men with a skill, I wear the livery of my trade. For me, the two-part hag informs the world that there's more than a simple nature residing in my soul. There's bad and good." Bear saying this is showing Crispin that everyone makes mistakes and that there is a little good in the bad and a little bad in the good. Bear hopes that Crispin will higher his self esteem and realize that he isn't all bad and that he can better his mistakes buy changing who he is. Since that happened Crispin has been trying to learn more things and better himself if he ever has to be alone again. Bear also gives Crispin the knowledge of how to present himself well and how to tell what someone is like while he is talking to them. Bear tells Crispin "perhaps. All I know is that, when I look upon a man, if he refuses to look at me, I can't see his soul. I'll consider him without and act accordingly. Therefore you need to let people see what lies within you." (Page 154). Bear is trying to make Crispin more presentable to people. Since Crispin will most likely be a performer, this skill is important to learn in order for Crispin to be presentable. Crispin is now a performer with an attitude that attracts people. Crispin has always had trouble speaking his mind, but with Bear he is starting to open up and say some things that not everyone will like. Because of this, Bear has to teach him how to talk to people and what and what not to say. Crispin asked Bear if he believed in God and Bear said "what I think, Crispin,stays in my head. What I do is there for all the world to see . I must show reverence."(page 117). Bear is teaching Crispin how to keep thoughts in his head and react correctly based on what people like and don't like. This could prove very useful for Crispin when he is performing to impress the crowd and get the priests permission to play. When Crispin was in Stromford, he didn't need many social skills because he was always shunned. Bear is preparing Crispin for the real world and how to win people over to become well liked. Bear tells Crispin many words of wisdom which will heavily help Crispin in the world or performing and communicating in general.
ReplyDeleteBear gives Crispin many words of wisdom that gives him something to think about. He one told Crispin, "'But wit and laughter, Crispin, why, non one ever has enough. When I think on the perfections of out Savior, I chose to think most upon His most perfect laughter. It must have been the kind that makes us laugh, too. For is the coin that brings a welcome. Lose your sorrows, and you'll find your freedom'" (111). Crispin has been very sad in the past few weeks for many reasons. His mother has passed away, he has just learned many things about his past, he had to run away from home, and now he is under the command of a new master. Crispin so far has let the sadness overwhelm him and he felt trapped. Now, Bear is telling him that all he needs to do is forget about why he is being so sad and he will be happy. Crispin from now on has a slightly more soft heart for Bear and is willing to try and answer more of his questions he asks. Bear also explains how Crispin has to many things to pray and that all he needs is to open his heart to have a spiritual connection with God. "'All these things...your cross, your prayers. As God is near -and surely He always is- you need no special words or objects to approach him'"(113). Crispin only stops and thinks about it. Even though he still didn't fully trust Bear and didn't agree with what he was saying, however, he is still glad he has some me one to be with in these empty woods. When John Aycliffe startles Crispin, he gets anxious of what is to come. Bear tells him very seriously, "'mortal men are never perfect. In my life, I've done things I'm ashamed of, things that the all-seeing God shall see emblazoned on my soul. You said they proclaimed you a wolf's head because you stole. You deny you were a thief. It's not for me to punish you. God awaits'" (128-129). Crispin was very distressed by thins but he still answered and they managed to slip away. Bear has had a big impact on Crispin's charecter development from the moment he was introduced in the book.
ReplyDeleteBear gives Crispin many words of wisdom that gives him something to think about. He one told Crispin, "'But wit and laughter, Crispin, why, non one ever has enough. When I think on the perfections of out Savior, I chose to think most upon His most perfect laughter. It must have been the kind that makes us laugh, too. For is the coin that brings a welcome. Lose your sorrows, and you'll find your freedom'" (111). Crispin has been very sad in the past few weeks for many reasons. His mother has passed away, he has just learned many things about his past, he had to run away from home, and now he is under the command of a new master. Crispin so far has let the sadness overwhelm him and he felt trapped. Now, Bear is telling him that all he needs to do is forget about why he is being so sad and he will be happy. Crispin from now on has a slightly more soft heart for Bear and is willing to try and answer more of his questions he asks. Bear also explains how Crispin has to many things to pray and that all he needs is to open his heart to have a spiritual connection with God. "'All these things...your cross, your prayers. As God is near -and surely He always is- you need no special words or objects to approach him'"(113). Crispin only stops and thinks about it. Even though he still didn't fully trust Bear and didn't agree with what he was saying, however, he is still glad he has some me one to be with in these empty woods. When John Aycliffe startles Crispin, he gets anxious of what is to come. Bear tells him very seriously, "'mortal men are never perfect. In my life, I've done things I'm ashamed of, things that the all-seeing God shall see emblazoned on my soul. You said they proclaimed you a wolf's head because you stole. You deny you were a thief. It's not for me to punish you. God awaits'" (128-129). Crispin was very distressed by thins but he still answered and they managed to slip away. Bear has had a big impact on Crispin's charecter development from the moment he was introduced in the book.
I think that Bear's most influential words of wisdom are, "Do you have any thoughts about anything?"(Avi 84). I believe that these words are the most influential to Crispin because these words teach him to have more confidence in himself and a mind of his own. As Bear's servant Crispin learns many new skills. In particulars he skill go juggling boosted his own self-confidence. On page 99 Crispin refers to his newfound confidence in failed attempts and finally succeeding, "When I failed...I['d] try over and over again. But, at last, the balls began to fly for me."(Avi 99). Crispin believed in himself used a mind of his own and succeeded in a task he though he could never do. These words not only affect his actions, they also impact his characterization. In the past Crispin always looked to God for any decision he was faced with. As he spends more time with Bear and thinking about his words Crispin changes and starts to rely less on God for every answer. Crispin thinks to himself one night that "I had already asked God for so much... Perhaps it was time for me to make my own decision...I would trust Bear..."(Avi 157). The guidance and wise words of Bear will continue to shape Crispin's character and actions. However Bear's wise words of thinking for yourself and having confidence in yourself will shape Crispin's character and actions the most.
ReplyDeleteI like how you compare Crispin's former character to his current character in a clear, concise way. I think the quotes you used were great support for your topic sentence and definitely show how Crispin is becoming more confident in himself. :)
DeleteBear provides good advice and life lessons for Crispin. He has many words that are influential to Crispin's character development. Some of Bears most influential "words of wisdom" are on page 119 Bear makes Crispin wash his face and cut his hair then he says “'And that was only water and a blade. Think what you might become if you were cleansed of thirteen years of dirt, neglect and servitude’”(Avi 119). When Crispin saw himself after Bear cleaned him up he wondered “what it would be like to alter the rest of myself as well”(Avi 120). Bear showed Crispin how change is possible, this gave Crispin a new confidence that he could change himself to something better than he thought of himself before. Also, in chapter 24, Bear teaches Crispin another life lesson. Bear teaches Crispin “that living by answers is a form of death. It's only questions that keep you living”(Avi 111). After Bear went to sleep, Crispin stayed up thinking and asked himself “if I were to live by questions, what questions would they be?(Avi 115). By wondering what would happen if Crispin lived by questions, Bears words have already had an influence on Crispin. Bears words impact Crispin's character development because before, Crispin would live without asking questions. When Bear came into Crispin's life, it gave Crispin's life a whole new meaning and moral. Bear showed Crispin now that asking questions is a reason to live. Although Crispin and Bear's relationship didn't start well, Bear's words of advice are very influential to Crispin. They have impacted Crispin's character, as well as his outlook on life.
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ReplyDeleteBear has a big impact on Crispin's character development during section two. Throughout the section, Bear provides Crispin with many words of wisdom. One of the many inspirational quotes which Bear said had to deal with how Crispin treats himself. Bear explained to Crispin, who was speechless and terrified of Bear the moment Crispin became his servant, "If you can't laugh and smile, life is worthless...it's nothing!" (Avi 84) Crispin was astonished, he was inspired and awed at this mass of a man, filled with laughter and joy, is telling him to be happy instead of living life low and dreadful, the way Crispin is living right now. He was also shocked at why Bear is lending Crispin a hand to accept his new role in life for no reason. Other than being his servant, Bear has no mean to even feed this stranger kid. But, as of now, Crispin is already healthily fed, outgoing, and earning a few coins.
Throughout the novel, Bear teaches a few dandy tricks and talents to Crispin to help him earn some money. Bear knew along that Crispin is more than some wasteful dud. Bear was sure he wouldn't give up on him, or anything he faces. On the other hand, Crispin is always quitting from everything he is scared to wrong, his answers of "I don't know" or "I am not able to" frustrated Bear. "I can't do such things!" Crispin said exclaimed (98). However, without allowing Crispin to quit, Bear forced Crispin to juggle the balls. Not much sooner, Crispin couldn't keep his eyes off of himself! His flow and perfection, although a tad clumsy, surprised him. Crispin knew that Bear is already taught Crispin to try harder and laugh a little in life. Bears says that wit and laughter, no one has enough of, you first have to loose your sorrows to get where you want (111)
Bear's teachings taught Crispin that you have to take life positively and sometime letting go off the past is the best choice. Putting you burden on your back is only slowing the chances of a better future. Throughout the novel, Bear taught Crispin to try harder, and giggle a little to make life easier. Crispin's character changed from being hopelessly depressed, to a fresh and happy start.
I like the descriptive words you used to describe Crispin's character and your last paragraph makes it very clear how Crispin has changed in a positive way. Nice job! :)
DeleteBear's words greatly impacted Crispin. On page 123, "'There. You've done it,' he cried out when first I did. 'Tell me that you didn't hear it , too.'" Those were the words of encouragement from Bear after when Crispin played the song correctly for the first time. This deeply effected Crispin because the notes that Crispin played for Bear surprised Crispin himself and he had never heard such joy. He was encouraged to keep playing and from Bear's bluster, he became good at it. On that same page, "No one was more amazed than me. To think that I, with my breath, could make a song, thrilled me deeply. I wanted to play it over and over again." Bear was a lot like a teacher and he made him work hard. Soon they became like friends and Crispin couldn't feel such freedom anywhere else. Still on the same page, "Bear only made me work harder. Then, as I played he began to strike his drum so as to keep the proper beats." Crispin was also excited to learn and he gained enough confidence to play for Bear while he juggled in the streets to make pennies. He even started to have fun. On page 125, "His words made me grin." In the beginning of the book, he was a slave, not even knowing what music or juggling was. He never even smiled. Now, since he knows, he has become a happier person and is a lot more knowledgeable. That is how Bear influenced Crispin.
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ReplyDeleteBears most influential words of wisdom impact Crispin's character greatly throughout the book.
ReplyDeleteI thought that bears most influential words were when he said " Mortal men are never perfect." (Avi 128). This is an important quote because nobody is perfect and it's important for Crispin to learn that no one is perfect in every way. Crispin's character will make mistakes but he will understand because no one is perfect. The other quote I thought was good is "You will learn to neither trust nor love any mortal than the only one you can betray is yourself"(Avi 84). This is a good example because back then it was hard to trust people and the only person you could trust was yourself. This relates to Crispin because he lost everything he held dear so quickly because nobody cared about him. Another piece of evidence Crispin got was to smile even though he has been through so much sadness. It's important to smile every once and a while. This will make Crispin happy so he can forget the bad. Those were bears top quotes and why they were important.
Throughout chapters 17-32 of Crispin, Bear impacts Crispin's character development from his many "words of wisdom", with the most influential being: "'Should not every man be master of himself?'" (Avi 112). Crispin has been a lowly serf his entire life. As a result, the notion that every person is ruled by another is planted deeply into his head. He thinks, "if I knew anything, it was that all men belonged to someone " (115). All he's ever known is that people lived to serve—whether it was to God, or to lords who ruled over peasants such as him (116). Bear's words directly contradict his beliefs, which is why he was so "vexed" (115). Yet despite being confusing to him, these words were the ones that ultimately stuck.
ReplyDeleteThese words play a role in Crispin's characterization as well. At first, Crispin had no confidence in himself and saw himself as a servant, saying, "I can't do it," after trying to play the recorder (122). With Bear's insistence, Crispin eventually masters playing the recorder, among other things. Some days later, he asks Bear to teach him how to make snares for hunting (155). After spending time with Bear, a huge change has come over Crispin. Now he's not afraid to be curious and ask questions of his own. He wants to learn how to protect himself and catch food. He wishes to be more capable and independent, and is unknowingly taking steps into becoming "master of himself". Finally, when faced with the opportunity to become Bear's apprentice, Crispin doesn't consult God like he always did before. Instead he thinks that "perhaps it was time for me to make the decision for myself" (157). At this point, Crispin no longer views himself as a servant to others, but a master of himself who has the authority to make his own decisions. In short, out of all the ideas Bear has introduced to Crispin, him suggesting that every man should be master of himself was the most influential to him and his character.
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DeleteI think the most encouraging words that bear tells Crispin are on page 84 when it says “if you can not laugh or smile, life is…well worthless.” This is important because he is teaching Crispin how it is good tow be happy and have fun. Bear also teaches Crispin how to have confidence and gain respect by showing how confident he is in the way he talks, “not only to strangers, but even those above his station” (page 154). Bear is teaching Crispin things that are not the most important but yet they are very important to a human. You do not need the things, but they are good to have like “juggling, signing, dance” (page 157). Bear is teaching Crispin that the “only cross you need is in your heart” and you don’t need a visual to prove what you preach.
ReplyDeleteCrispin receives many inspirational words of wisdom throughout this section. Bear has told Crispin "if you do not laugh or smile, life is worthless."(Avi 85). Bear is telling Crispin to live life as it is and to make the best of it. Crispin now starts to appreciate that he is alive and is happy he has life. Crispin becomes more joyful and more like he has purpose to life. Bear startles yet sends a message to Crispin telling him that "bread is never free, boy...or is it treason to say that, too."(Avi 77). Bear is trying to show Crispin that nothing is ever free, you must work to deserve things. This showed Crispin that if he wants to do anything in life he must work for it. This makes Crispin much more hardworking because he knows that if he works hard, the outcome would benefit him a lot. Bear informs Crispin that "you'll learn not to trust or live any mortal. Then, the in knee who can betray you is yourself'"( Avi 84). Bear is saying that you shouldn't trust anybody you meet. However, Crispin starts to trust Bear because it is his master. Crispin now is more choosy because he knows that he can't trust anybody he meets. In conclusion, Bear sends inspirational messages that helped Crispin get through life and become a better and different person.
ReplyDeleteIn chapters 17-32 in the book "Crispin", by Avi, Bear has been impacting Crispin's character since the time Bear has met him. The way Bear impacts him is by his own words of wisdom. Those words of wisdom sparked curiosity in Crispin's mind to start trusting Bear or not and also and thinking about his own ways. This boosted his confidence to actually continue what he is doing.
ReplyDeleteSome of Bear's quotes sparked his curiosity of what he is thinking about himself."'Should every man be master for himself?'"(Avi 112). After he slept he started thinking about himself and that started his change. It had perplexed him to think about himself differently to start controlling himself. There were more words of wisdom that sparked his curiosity. "'Living by answers is a form of death. It's only questions that keep you living.'"(Avi 111).This quote like the last once has hast started him to think about what he ha learned. These words of wisdom has made Crispin to start giving himself more responsibilities and he gave himself more trust of what he is doing. Other words of wisdom changed him as well into a new person. "'If you can't laugh and smile, life is worthless... it's nothing!'"(Avi 84)Crispin has not smiled yet till he played music perfectly and actually smiled after a long time Bear perplexed him a lot but it did help in his confidence in trusting Bear later.
Bear has given a lot of words of wisdom to Crispin and that changed his personality. Without Bear, Crispin would still be scared and sad like he was. Now thanks to Bear he has been happy for one and he learning new things that will help him for later.
ReplyDeleteAlthough to Crispin, at first Bear was seemingly sin-filled, later on he is known as a man who is possessed with a rich voice, in which a variety of influential words--his 'words of wisdom' are being passed down to Crispin. In the beginning of the novel, before Crispin was blessed with the chance of meeting Bear, he was timid and thought of his life as 'sinful', lived cast away from the village; parted off with his own ways, as people weren't fond of him. However, when Crispin was lucky enough to escape from Aycliffe, he is stuck in another horrifying position, and was caught by Bear, leaving Crispin to think "It was as if all the scorn and insults I had ever endured were pouring forth from him. If there had been an open hole in the earth I would have crawled into it willingly" (Avi 90). However, later on in the book, as Crispin gradually became more familiar with Bear, in particular, the way he viewed life, Crispin came to a definite conclusion: Bear would teach him how to live his life fearful, and leave him bound to make his own decisions one day. Additionally, Bear teaches Crispin to make a use of his life, and not live shunned and as an outcast from society. This is evidently portrayed in the novel, when Bear tells Crispin "I too am bound for towns and cities. But I wend my way to such places--not as a runaway peasant beggar like you--but earning my bread with tossing things into the air the way I showed you" (Avi 88). From this, it can be deduced that Bear is telling Crispin that he has to find his own way through life and make the most of it in order to survive. Not only does Crispin feel exhilarating after learning how to play fine melodies and making money, but he thinks "If, I told myself, I was to stay alive in this new world, I must learn such skills as he had. The sooner I learned, I told myself, the longer my life" (Avi 130). This portrays how Crispin truly takes Bear's words into thought, and has a spirit that now let's him believe he can soar in life. Later on in the book, Bear tell's Crispin, "If you have to chose between alertness and worry, being alert will bring you more days of life" (Avi 150-151). Crispin takes account of this important moral, and gradually distresses less on the fact that Aycliffe and other men are in search for him and that he is in peril, and it says "We started off again, my thoughts enraptured by the notions that we were indeed free" (Avi 151-152). Crispin learns that those who bring remorse are left to be shunned. Instead of being full of worry, Crispin learns to be cautious of his surroundings. The most significant words that Crispin is told by Bear are "Sorrow is the common fate of man...wit and laughter Crispin, why, no one ever has enough...lose your sorrows, and you'll find your freedom" (Avi 110-111). From this, Crispin learns to enjoy life to its fullest. At the end of the novel, when Crispin grabs his cross and is about to pray, its states "...I found myself pausing. I had already asked God for much, and he had given in abundance" (Avi 157). By this, Crispin is representing God's return of his prayers as Bear is his teacher and no longer his master. From all of Bear's wise words, Crispin becomes thankful in life. Clearly, Bear's 'words of wisdom' have made a strong impact on Crispin. Without them, Crispin wouldn't have strongly changed as a character.
I like your use of integrating textual evidence, and your evidence showed a clear example(s) on how Crispin has developed because of bear.
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DeleteI think that Bear's most influential words of wisdom are, "For mirth is the coin that brings a welcome. Lose your sorrows, and you'll find your freedom" (Avi 110-111). Personally, I think that these words are influential to Crispin because Bear is basically saying that you need to laugh every once in a while and have a chance to think positive. When you do that you will experience great things in life. Right now Crispin hasn't been having a great, joyous life. One of the main factors is that he is always depressed and thinks negatively. This quote actually ends up helping out Crispin by making him more joyous. He realizes that he can play music very well and when he realized that he could, he was so confident in himself, and started to look at the bright side of things and what he was good at. Another great quote from Bear was "A wise man-he was a jester by trade-once told me that living by answers is a form of death. It's only questions that keep you living" (Avi 111). This quote told Crispin to ask as many questions as you can, because the more you do the more you learn. Knowing everything isn't always a good thing, and since Crispin didn't know a lot, it made him feel better about himself. This quote from Bear actually made Crispin ask more questions and because of this he learned how to play the recorder, dance, to hunt, how to use weapons and much more useful skills. The more things Crispin learned the more he was pleased with himself and who he was. A final inspirational quote from Bear is "Think of what you might become if you were cleansed of thirteen years of dirt, neglect, and servitude" (Avi 119). Bear is trying to show Crispin that people can change in an instant and that it is very easy for people to go from depressed to happy. With this quote in his head, Crispin, did end up changing, from depressed to happy. He realized that he was a beautiful person and that he wasn't worthless. He realized that he could do things that he could never imagine and it really changed how he felt about himself. He changed his attitude, his thoughts, and most of all his soul.
ReplyDeleteI think that the most influential words that Bear said to Crispin were "If you can't laugh and smile, life is worthless..."(Avi 85). These words were the most influential because Crispin had been sad, and lonely until he became Bear's servant. Bear had told Crispin to make most of his life because with no joy or happiness, your life is worthless and boring. At first when Crispin met Bear, he thought that Bear was a mean, and frightening man. Later in the book, Bear had shown Crispin how fun his life could be. I believe that Bear's advice to Crispin was the most important because he would not have learned what to do with his boring and dull lifetime. It also helps him become happier after he runs away from his master to become a free man, and no longer a serf. He also became happier than the events preceding his mother's death.
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ReplyDeleteBear has a big impact on Crispin character development because his influential words cause Crispin to become more confident. In the text it says, "I have heard it said that a man's soul may be observed by the eyes." (Avi 154). When Bear told Crispin this, the message got across that Crispin shouldn't look at the dirt, for he will be viewed as dirt, and that intensely influenced Crispin because he became more confident. In the book, Crispin says to Bear "...when I speak to you,'...'call 'Eyes!' if I look away or down." (Avi 154). Crispin's character became more confident because of what Bear said, and decided that he didn't want to be seen as someone who thought of themselves so badly. Lastly, when Bear tells Crispin "When you first came upon me, you kept your eyes on the ground as if that was where you belonged." (Avi 154), Crispin became more confident, and decided that he didn't want to be seen as someone who thought of themselves badly, and stared at the ground when people speak. Bear causes Crispin to become more confident with his influential words, affecting Crispin's character development.
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DeleteWhile traveling together, Bear, Crispin's new master and friend, has given Crispin many words of wisdom and advice which have greatly impacted Crispin's character and his view on himself and the rest of the world. While Crispin is praying, Bear startles Crispin with his harsh words on religious symbols. Bear tells Crispin that "Churches, priest-there all unneeded. The only cross you need is the one in your heart" (Avi 114). After noticing Crispin and his cross, Bear tells Crispin that he doesn't need a cross or church to be close to God, but he only needs to truly believe, which causes Crispin to rethink his previous religious experiences. After his previous advice, Bear gives Crispin words of wisdom while Crispin is beating on himself. Bear tells Crispin that "He who knows a bit of everything, knows nothing. But he who knows a little bit well, knows much of all" (Avi 115). Bear is saying that it is pointless to know a little of everything, but if Crispin learns a few skills well, that will help him very much, causing Crispin to feel more optimistic about learning music. Later, Bear try's to lift Crispin's spirits when Crispin feels hopeless by telling him "If you can’t laugh and smile, life is worthless" (Avi 43). Bear tries to make Crispin happier when he tells Crispin living is pointless if you don't have fun or joy in life. Lastly, Crispin finally succeeds in playing his first song after much failure previously in life. Crispin was thrilled and felt "No one was more amazed than [him]. To think that [he], with [his] breath, could make a song, thrilled [him] deeply. [he] wanted to play it over and over again" (Avi 123). Crispin felt great pride in himself after he played his first successful song on the recorder, which is a new trait in Crispin, showing Bears strong impact on Crispin. Crispin's new personality and character development has been greatly affected by Bear's advice and helpful words of wisdoms, which continue to change Crispin for the better.
ReplyDeleteI think Bear impacted Crispin the most because he believed in Crispin when Crispin did not. When he first taught Crispin to play music Crispin didn't believe he could," You doubted you could make music, too."(Avi 154) But Bear made Crispin not quit. I think Crispin realizes Bear is there for him when they are talking about if Bear is going to betray him and Bear says," you must know I care for you."(156) Bear informs him that no matter what he thinks, he can do it. Crispin development was impacted when bear gave him is first pay. "Ah, but you have earned it."(151) Throughout the book Bear has influenced Crispin the way a father would influence his son.
ReplyDeleteIn the novel, Bear provides Crispin with many influential words of wisdom. I think the most influential 'words of wisdom' from Bear are, "Lose your sorrows, and you'll find your freedom," (110-111). Bear words mean forget about all of your problems, no matter how bad they are, and then you will find your freedom. This is influential to Crispin because he is having a rough life as a low class serf. Crispin doesn't have many good memories or confidence. He must hide and run because of the steward, who is chasing after him. Crispin tells Bear, "my master accused me of theft," (78) but Crispin did not commit the crime. This, as well as his low class life, causes Crispin to be depressed. But, Bear's words will help Crispin forget about this problem and he will soon find his freedom. After Crispin met Bear and was given these 'words of wisdom', Crispin found joy in making music. Bear taught Crispin to play music with a recorder and they set off to villages making their music. Being with Bear improved Crispin's views on himself too. Crispin thinks "If I was to stay alive in this new world, I must learn such skills as [Bear] had. The sooner I learned, the longer my life" (130). He will need to learn the skills Bear has, to stay alive. Bear's words motivated Crispin's character to change and actually try in life. Playing music help Crispin find joy in his life also. As Bear taught him more skills, Crispin states, "Never had I felt so free. Never had I felt such constant joy" (152). Crispin is finally finding his freedom, as he let go of his sorrows, just like Bear's words of wisdom told him to.
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DeleteThroughout the section, Bear says many inspiring thing to Crispin, many of them things he learned on his journeys. I think that Bear's most influential words he says to Crispin are "should not every man be master of himself"(Avi 112)? This gets Crispin thinking because all his life, all that he has known is that everyone has a master. Weather it is the steward being the Peasants master or the King being the Lord's master, everyone had a master, or so he thought. Crispin is so unused to the thought of being free that when Bear asks Crispin "to join him," and even gives him "freedom to chose," Crispin says "Your my master, I have no choice"(Avi 112). He finds it hard to believe that he is being given the choice for something. This is something he has never had because the master of a Serf has full control of them. This changed how Crispin went on in his journey with Bear because it made him more outgoing and not so shy. He started to talk more and trust Bear. He even started "learning to play the recorder," and "learned how to preform"(Avi 123-124). These are what I think are the most influential words that Bear has spoken to Crispin and how they impacted his characterization.
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DeleteBear has a big impact on Crispin's character development during section two. Throughout the section, Bear provides Crispin with many "words of wisdom." The most influential words of wisdom, in chapters 17-32, was when Bear asked to Crispin about his personal opinion on this world. "'Should not every man be [the] master of himself?'" (Avi 112). This made Crispin think a little. He thought that "all men belonged to someone. Surely God himself put us all in our places: Lords to rule and fight. Clergy to pray. All the rest - like me - were on earth to labor, to serve our masters and our God" (Avi 116). Crispin didn't realize that Bear truly meant those words. As they continued their journey, Bear taught Crispin things he would have never learned in Stromford - with that arrogant John Aycliffe being the steward. Bear first taught Crsipin how to juggle, and then how to play the pipe. In the middle, Crispin was taught to sing. Crispin "gradually I found my way with tongue, fingers, and breath. Before the day was half done, I managed to pipe out his simple song" (Avi 123). Crsipin then realized that "no one was more amazed than me. To think that I, with my breath, could make a song, thrilled me deeply. I wanted to play it over and over again" (Avi 123). Bear had revealed a staircase to freedom, in which they both began to climb. Bear had also proved that Crispin is the master of himself, he just needed some happiness within him. Bear had explained to Crispin that "sorrow is the common fate of man. Who then would ever want more? But wit and laughter, Crispin, why, no one ever has had enough" (Avi 110). These words have helped Crispin to think in a more postive way. Crispin, as he continues to learn from Bear, starts making his own choices - and truly being the master of himself. On page 157, it says, "I fumbled for my cross and was about to pray for guidance, but found myself pausing. I had already asked God for much, and he had given in abundance. Perhaps it was time for me to make the decision for myself" (Avi 157). In conclusion, Bear gave many words of advice to Crispin, but the most important ones have clearly changed his character.
ReplyDeleteBear influences Crispin's character in this section many times using 'words of wisdom'. One of the most impactful quote I thought was, "'And that was only water and a blade. Think what you might become if you were cleansed of thirteen years of dirt, neglect, and servitude'" (Avi 119). This could influence Crispin because he's been through so much lately and to think of just cleansing himself of all that could change him into an into rely new person. He explains this in his thoughts on page 120, "I wondered what it would be like to alter the rest of myself as well" (120). This quote actually does influence him when he is trying to make music with the recorder, but he can't because he hasn't done it before. But, if he cleanses himself and lets himself see from a different point of view, he can play. "'You see (...) I can't do it' (...) He railed at the top of his voice (...) I managed to pipe out a simple song" (123). Finally, Crispin plays the recorder and realizes that Bear was right, he can change himself to make him more positive and happy, even though he has lived a sad life.
ReplyDeleteI liked the way you used the quotes on your post. It clearly shows the way Crispin feels.
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ReplyDeleteThroughout section 2 of the story Bear helped guide Crispin. He gave him "Words of Wisdom", this is when he would essentially go: "Don't do that, do this". He would just help him out and sometimes teach him. Sometimes Bear would teach Crispin in a vague way we're he would just give off hints. On late night while talking, Crispin thought to himself "[that] he seemed to know so much, more than any man I had met. How, I asked myself, would he consider me when he knew more of what I was?"(Avi 106). Bear at first (not knowing Crispin, at all) didn't treat him with the up most respect. He would yell at him and command him to do things. Later, he still does but, in a more helpful criticizing way. Now they are almost friends. Bear isn't as religious as Crispin but, helps Crispin go through jot being as connected. Bear said "'Think on it. For we shall soon be passing out of this zone of desolation. From here on, as God is good, many living villages shall appear'"( Avi 112). Bear can be very calm while Crispin is nervous and all over the place. While going through towns, Bear gets Crispin to go with whatever Bear is saying. Crispin asked, and bear replied "'We're strangers. For some, strangers are threats, and they look at us accordingly. Pay it no mind'"(Avi 150). Bear makes some very interesting points and what he does is he makes Crispin look at things differently that he normally would he makes Crispin see the bigger picture. Bear then stated "' I've heard it said that a man's soul may be observed behind the eyes.' 'Is it true?' ' Perhaps. All I know is that, when I look upon a man, if he refuses to look at me, I can't see his soul. I'll consider him without and acting accordingly'" (Avi 154). Bear is very helpful and resourceful to Crispin. He is like a teacher and what he is, is a mentor. He teaches Crispin the 'ropes'. And I think that all these ideas and questions Bear gives to Crispin really changes and affects Crispin for the good. He is making much better decisions and Crispin is getting to be pretty well rounded. I also, think that there wasn't a better saying or anything was better than others (Bear's words of wisdom) they all were helpful/useful in their own ways.
One of the most inspirational advice Bear ever gave Crispin was that you can "Think what you might become if you were cleansed of thirteen years of dirt, neglect, and servitude."(119). That meaning that you change yourself to become a better and happier person. These words from Bear helps Crispin because he has had a difficult time from him running away and from being killed and now having a new master. Crispin does not have anyone to trust because he was set up for death by someone he say's is his friend but he does not really trust anyone. Before Crispin met Bear he was a performer so for them to eat Bear is teaching Crispin how to " juggle, singing and dance"(157). Bear changes another thing of his that he loves which is his religion, one thing Bear said about his God is that "As God is near and surely he always is you need no special words or objects to approach him"(113). Their is something that has not changed that Crispin still out be a "wolf's head"(109) which means he can be killed by anyone but Bear is their to help him. Bear helps Crispin be a different and good person by teaching him life lessons as their journey together and keeping him safe.
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ReplyDeleteIn the novel, "Crispin" written by Avi, Bear gives Crispin many words of wisdom. The most important is "If you can't laugh and smile, life is worthless, it's nothing" (Avi,85). This is the most important advice for multiple reasons. At the time, Crispin feels sorry for himself, he does not care what happens to him. But, when Bear speaks these words it creates more joy in his live. These words teach him to appreciate more of who he is than who he would like to be or could have been. Bear shows him that if he is going to live a miserable life, life is not worth living. This advice changes Crispins character. Throughout section Bear teaches him many skills, such as when "He began instructing me about the pipes holes" (Avi, 73). These skills can lead to Crispin making money and being happier. In many situations, Crispin responds saying "I can't do it" (Avi,73) but Bear responds in a way that makes him keep going and eventually learn how to do these things. Bear acts as a father figure towards Crispin and is proud of all him accomplishments, such as "'There. You've done it,’ he cried out when first I did" (Avi, 75). His original words of advice create more happiness in Crispins life. As you can see in the Novel Bear influences Crispin.
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DeleteThe most influential quote from Bear to Crispin is "do you ever smile boy? If you can't laugh or smile, life is worthless. Do you hear me? It's nothing!" Crispin was first a very sad boy and scared out in world alone, and didn't smile ever. But then bear started teaching him things like juggling, the recorder and singing. "'You see, I can't do it.' At first his shouted warnings terrified me, but I realized he was mostly bluster. It was but a rough kindness." This shows that bear is being nice to Crispin. They also go to towns and play for money, which Crispin enjoys. "I am known as bear the juggler. My son and I do humbly beseech your blessing. My boy and I beg your gracious permission to perform some simple songs and dances for the greater glory of God." This shows that Crispin is getting out more and doing things that he's never gotten the opportunity to do before. He's getting out of his shell more, and exploring the towns with bear.
ReplyDeleteIn the book under the persimmon tree dear is harsh and cruel, but he also has some great things to say to Crispin. Smiling is a big part in our life, just like it is in bears life. "Do you ever smile boy? If you can't laugh or smile, life is worthless. Do you hear me? It's nothing!" (85). These are the most influential word bear says because he is a sad lonely boy with no family, if he just smiled and laughed he might feel better. Bear is always trying to make Crispin a better apprentice. "You see, I can't do it.' At first his shouted warnings terrified me, but I realized he was mostly bluster. It was but a rough kindness." When Bear was teaching Crispin how to juggle Crispin didn't think he had the skill, after Bear taught him how to do it he knew how to juggle. This makes a big impact on Crispin because he has no happiness this hobby could now make him and others happy. After bear taught him what he knew Crispin was skilled. "I am known as bear the juggler. My son and I do humbly beseech your blessing. My boy and I beg your gracious permission to perform some simple songs and dances for the greater glory of God." This shows that after Bear helped him learn these skills they became a group and made other people happy as for themselves too. Bear has had a massive impact on Crispin in this book, he pushed to be the best and know there making people happy and smiling all the way.
ReplyDeleteThroughout Crispin's journey, Bear has provided him with many "words of wisdom". These inspire Crispin, and influence his change of character. Out of all of his sayings, the most important is what he said his hat represents. Bear has a two part hat. He tells Crispin that "the two-part hat informs the world that there's more than a simple nature residing in my soul. There's bad and good." (Pg. 111). These were very influential to Crispin's character. After Bear says this, Crispin thinks to himself, "But I am only bad." (Pg. 111). After being teased and exiled your his entire life, along with being declared a wolf's head, you can see why he would be feeling like this. But as the story goes on, we see Crispin become more positive. He finds pride in his skills playing the flute, and even begins to find his sense of adventure.
ReplyDeleteIn section two of the book Bears provides Crispin with many inspirational quotes. One of these quotes is "Do you ever smile boy he demanded, if you can’t laugh and smile life is worthless, do you hear me? he yelled" (Avi 85). This quote influences Crispin a lot by getting him to appreciate life and enjoy things, as well as smile more often. Another quote that Bear says to Crispin is "you'll learn to neither trust nor love any mortal. Then, the only who can betray you is yourself" (Avi 84). This influences Crispin because it helps Crispin to be much more independent and strong. One last quote that bear says to Crispin is "should not every man be master of himself"(Avi 112). This quote impacts Crispin by letting him know that people including him don't need a master to live and that everyone should be free.
ReplyDeleteI think bears most influential words are "Do you ever smile, boy!' he demanded.’ If you can’t laugh and smile, life is worthless." That was the most influential wisdom in my opinion. I thought that was important quote because he is trying to say living a life without enjoying or excitement is a live not to be lived. So if there is a life with excitement or joy then it is worth being lived. Even though crispin was never to smile he can learn things that can make him smile. Next that impacted his character development because first he was unhappy and sad , but then he learned to be happy. He can learn to have good things and to have fun. "Lose your sorrows and you will find your freedom". This is another quote that can refer to crispin because if he holds on to the things that happened in the past then he will always be sad and depressed.
ReplyDeleteBear influences Crispin in many ways, through the time he meets and when he gets to know him.
ReplyDeleteSome words that influence Crispin were "If you can't laugh and smile, life is worthless. Do you hear me?"(85). This shows words that influence Crispin in many ways. Bear also impacts his character development by showing him what life really is and telling him words of wisdom that show him the direction and what he needs to do. "Lose your sorrows, and you'll find you freedom" (Avi 111). This quote is telling us how bear's wisdom is showing Crispin's way, and how they influence Crispin.
But most importantly how bear impacts Crispin's character development differently, and how to look at life which is what allows bear's wisdom to influence Crispin on the way of seeing things.
In the book Crispin gets advice from his "master" bear. Bear gives Crispin advice about life like on page 85 when he says "if you can't smile and laugh life is worthless". This shows Crispin that you can't worry you have to see the positive of thing and smile at them. The next quote comes from page 96 it says " if you can read you're treated as a perist common law does not allow perist to be hanged this shows the importance of reading and how different you are treated if you know how to read
ReplyDeleteBear influenced Crispin in many ways. Other than yell at him and hurt his arms, he taught him that God is all around us and he’ll always love us even if we're proclaimed a wolf’s head. “Crispin, as Jesus is my witness, churches, priests- they're all unneeded. The only cross you need is the one in your heart.” (Avi, 114). He also taught him that you don't need to know everything, and some things are better left unknown. “Sometimes it's better not to know… he who knows a bit of everything, knows nothing. But he who knows a little bit well, knows much of all.” (Avi, 115).
ReplyDeleteIn the novel Crispin by Avi Bear gives Crispin many words of wisdom. Best was a former priest turned master. He is a very wise man. The most influential words of wisdom that Bear tell Crispin is "If you can't laugh and smile, life is worthless, it's nothing" (Page 85). This is the most important advice for multiple reasons. At that point in the story, Crispin feels sorry for himself, he does not care what happens to him, “I no longer wished to live; which was, I knew, a sin.” But, when Bear speaks these words it sparks a flame of hope in Crispin.
ReplyDeleteBear has impacted Crispin greatly through his unique words of wisdoms and saying that always leave him influenced to do what Bear has said. For example on page 154 when bear is discussing how you must look at someone in the eye when your talking to them and says "perhaps. All i know is that, when i look upon a man, if he refuses to look at me, i cant see his soul. I'll consider him without and act according. Therefor you need to let people see what lies within you". He is implying that he respects people who look him in the eye as opposed to people who look at the ground when they talk. Crispin is impacted by this word of wisdom because he says "Then from now, when i speak to you,"i said, "call eyes!" If i look away or down". Crispin wants to learn how to get respect even when he is talking and from then on looked at him when he talked. On page 121 bear responds to crispin when he says that he dosnt matter by saying " then i shall make you matter," he said. I'll teach you music". He then says "then surley you can sing no less than they, for you have a soul". Crispin believes he has no soul but bear makes him learn how to dance and sing. It affects crispin becuase he is amazed he can do it and his self confidence is boosted. He says "no one was more amazed than me. To think that i with my breath, could make a song, thrilled me deeply. I wanted to play it over and over again"(avi123). Because of bears words of wisdom and encouragement crispin has increased his self confidence and is starting to become more stronger mentally.
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DeleteBear has given Crispin many words of wisdom to encourage him to lighten up about himself and life. One quote that bear said that really sticked out and aided Crispin was, "You're full of sadness. Those who bring remorse are shunned" (Avi, 110). This is the most influential quote because it showed Crispin to not always be sad or make excuses. This helped Crispin learn how to juggle and play the recorder and see bear in a different perspective than he did before. Crispin is finally beginning to feel like he is something and has potential.
ReplyDeleteAfter Crispin was forced to take an oath so Bear will be his master, in the novel Crispin, by Crispin, Bear had many words of wisdom. Bear had told Crispin that the way to live is "to neither trust nor love any mortal. Then, the only one who can betray you is yourself" (Avi 84). He stated that by shutting out your feelings and emotions for others, you cannot be hurt or broken by others actions or words. This leaves only yourself to blame for your unhappiness and sorrow. By Crispin's hesitation and lack of knowing "what to say" (Avi 84), Crispin took this into consideration, realizing that this was true. He had been so hurt and traumatized by the deaths of the two people he loved, he believed it was correct. I believe that Crispin had tried to use this method, throughout many chapters he would have very little emotion. He learned to be "resentful" (Avi 84). But when the time came, the guard he put up didn't stay they. When Crispin was second handedly accused of "killing a priest" (Avi 147), he was worried and terrified. Not only because it's more charges but he would never do such a thing. Though these were words of wisdom, Crispin just can't let go.
ReplyDeleteBear has influenced Crispin many times throughout the second section. I think Bears most influential words were "'Do you ever smile, boy!' He demanded.'if your can't laugh and smile, life is worthless'"(Avi57). This statement affected Crispin greatly because he had never thought of life in that way before. Crispin thought that this might be true because when he was a servant his life was very miserable and very lonely. Bear's words have clearly impacted Crispin because later in the book when they play music he has so much fun and he says, "Never had I felt such constant joy"(Avi152). I think that Crispin now believes in what Bear says because what he said about smiling making life better was totally true in Crispin's case. Bear also said something inspirational that made Crispin more confident. At first Crispin was not able to play the recorder but, Bear kept helping home to get his skills better. Bear said to Crispin "'think of what you might become if you cleansed thirteen years of dirt, neglect, and servitude'"(Avi119). Over time Crispin got more and more confident with his skills on the recorder that he was "amazed...and wanted to play it over and over again"(Avi124). Now that Crispin knows he is strong and able to be good at something he is able to try more creative activities in his future. Bear said many things to Crispin during section two and they all affected his future in some way.
ReplyDeleteIn the novel, Crispin, Bear gives Crispin words of wisdom. I think that the most important words that he had given Crispin were "If you can't laugh or smile, life is worthless, it's nothing" (Avi 85). It's important because it shows Crispin how you are allowed to have fun, something he wasn't known for having. Starting to live in a live alongside Bear, Crispin found that he was beginning to have fun and smile when he was playing music. He was taught instruments such as the recorder and played with Bear in villages. Bear changes Crispin's view in every day activities. Bear believed in Crispin and encouraged him to try new things. When he would do something new and accomplished it, Bear would say things such as "'there. You've done it,' he cried out when first I did," (Avi 75). Being with Bear also taught Crispin how to become more independent, like when it says "I fumbled for my cross and was about to pray for guidance, but found myself pausing. I had already asked God for much, and he had given abundance. Perhaps it was time for me to make the decision for myself" (Avi 157). Over all, Bear's words of wisdom were influential to Crispin and definitely impacted his character development.
ReplyDeleteIn section 2, the character bear said many impacting words to crispin about many lessons in life. Most of all of the words that were said by bear impacted crispins characterization but, the words that made a difference were on page 154 " not only to strangers, but even to those above his station" ( Avi 154). Bears response is directed firmly "refuses to look at bear, he can't see his soul" ( Avi 154) crispin, tries to imagine him without one. Not only does bear make crispin change but he sort makes him feel more secure especially, since bear plays " with gusto" ( Avi 144). Bear surely gives Crispin a new way to look at life. " if you can't laugh and smile, life is worthless" ( Avi 85). Bear gave crispin the message that he should take every second he has and enjoy it with a smile or a laugh bear giving him a better way to feel about what's around and his conception about it. Surely bear has influenced Crispins character to become a better person.
ReplyDeleteIn chapter 17-32, a strong relationship had grown between Crispin and Bear. Bear has given Crispin lots of advice on how to get around in the world and some new skills in Therese chapters. I think the most important words of advice at Bear had given Crispin were "think what you might become if you were cleansed of thirteen years of dirt, neglect, amd servitude (Avi 119). Here, he is telling Crispin that he can really be someone in this world with a little bit of love. Also when Bear tells him "for mirth is a coin that brings a welcome. Lose your sorrows, amd you'll find your freedom" (Avi 110-111). This is showing that Bear sees a lot of potential in Crispin and wants him to bring it out. Another thing that Bear had said to him was "Do you ever smile, boy!' He demanded.'if your can't laugh and smile, life is worthless" (Avi57). These words impact Crispin's life, because he is finally able to be happy. Because of these words, Crispin tried to follow what his master, Bear, had said to him. Crispin was so influenced by these words of wisdom because not only had he learned new skills, and learned ho to belive in himself, but his life has changed.
ReplyDeleteCrispin, our main character, at the beginning was disappointed at him self. He never knew how to laugh or smile because his world was in a pit of sorrow and sadness. When Crispin found Bear he had no clue that Bear would change him to better Crispin's self. Bear has spoken many words of advice to Crispin, his most famous words were "'If you can't laugh and smile, life is worthless'...'It's nothing!"(AVI 85). These words came again when Bear spoke "sorrow is the common fate of man. Who then would want more? But wit and laughter, Crispin, why, no one ever has enough"(110). The truth of Bears words mean much to Crispin, because Crispin has never been happy before and has never brought a smile on his face. Crispin did not get it when Bear first said it, but after learning how to play Bears recorder he fines a spark of happiness one that we have not seen for most the book. He also shows his happiness again when he worked hard playing his music with Bear, he and bear gathered "four silver pennies, four farthings, and six loaves of bread"(151).
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ReplyDeleteIn chapters 17-32 Bear has made a strong impact on Crispin character. What I thought that impacted Crispin character were," If you can't laugh and smile, life is worthless. Do you hear me?"(Avi 85). I thought that those words meant a lot to Crispin because Crispin had been sad and lonely and felt that what he had before everything before he had met Bear. What Bear said to Crispin made Crispin a better person throughout the book and made him realize that he will get through it. "The only cross you need is in your heart."(Avi 114) This Quote is important because it shows that god is all around us through thick and thin and that even through the hard times in the book each and every single time they will make it through. "I've heard it said that a mans soul maybe observed behind the eyes "(Avi 154). Crispin never really looked up, he mostly looked down, in life time if you keep your head up you will always get somewhere in life it might be hard in the beginning but once you get there you will end up believing in yourself and liking the way it end up.
ReplyDelete"He who knows a bit of everything knows nothing, but he who knows a little bit well knows all" (115). Try not to know everything, but learn things that matter.
"The law. If you can read, you're treated as a priest. Common law does not allow priests to be hanged" (96). If you can't read you might believe things you are told but they are really not true. Crispin is gaining skills he need to know for life, and it makes him become a better person.
Bear has a big impact on Crispin's character development during section two. "You also called me son" (150) that demonstrate that Bear views Crispin as his Son. Now that Crispin has a father figure he will get loved,happiness, protection. That. changes Crispin because he goes from a small and scared boy " I was in such fright I could hardly breath. Tears were coming hard." (81) to beginning to fell free and proud of himself. " never had i felt so free. Never had I felt such joy." (152) In addition,
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