Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Simon
For my blog post of the day I decided to write about Simon. In class previously today, I linked the ideas of Simon being a brilliant doctor and also his protection of his sister. I found it very courageous and sincere what he has done for his sister. As we learn in later episodes, all Simon wanted to be growing up was a doctor. He quickly became a high ranking doctor at one of the Alliance's top hospitals. He was destined to become the chief of this hospital. Then, however, he discovered that his parents were going to send his sister, River, off to the Academy. Simon read what the academy was about and what they would be putting his sister through and he did not agree with his parents decision. He then took it upon himself to break his sister out of the Academy and give up his amazing job as a high ranking doctor. I posed these questions to myself. How far can one person go to protect the ones they love? For Simon it seems as though he will stop at nothing to protect River and keep her well being as his number one priority. He was a devout member of the Alliance and saved many lives for them. He gave it all up in an instant to protect his sister and do the right thing for someone he loves. Now they are destined to spend the rest of their lives as outlaws running away from the Alliance.
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Hi Adam,
ReplyDeleteI like that you chose to write your blog on Simon, especially since he is a minor character that could be easily overlooked. The question you posed baout how far someone may be willing to go to protect someone important to them is a good one and Simon exemplifies it perfectly. I agree that he will undoubtedly stop at nothing and go as far as death to protect his sister. By giving up his job when he knew the consequences were very severe truely shows how devoted Simon is to protecting his sister. The ideas are all connected well and you have solid examples to back up your theme. Nicely done.
I also thought it interesting that you chose to write about Simon. Admittedly, I had completely overlooked him as someone who is unimportant and is just there as someone to protect River. However, you interested me by talking about how much Simon has really given up to protect his sister. I think knowing where he came from makes what he is doing so much more honorable.
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