Jason and The Golden Fleece

In class, we watched a documentary about the Greek myth, "Jason and The Golden Fleece."

In the beginning, Jason was the son of the king of Iolcus. But Jason's uncle Pelias stole the throne. jason is then offered a task which if he passes, he will be rewarded the throne. The task was chosen because no mortal except the gods can succeed. But Pelias didn't know that Jason had Hera on his side. Jason faced many dangers like the clashing rocks.

When Jason reached Colchis, He met king Aeetes. His daughter Madea was a sorcerer that soon fell in love with Jason. Because of love, Madea did not hesitate to betray her father by helping Jason. But in return Jason Promised to take her with him and make her his queen.

Shabanu

In class, we have been reading a book called "Shabanu." It is about a girl's way of life in Pakistan and her culture. In the book, Shabanu is a 11 yr old girl who lives in a poor but happy family. She has been allowed freedoms forbidden to most muslim girls. Yet her parents are concerned that her independence and disinterest in women's work will lead to trouble.

Soon, Shabanu and her sister, Phulan are forced to marry their cousins, Hamir and Murad. The two sisters accept it as a duty to their family.

Then a wealthy landowner ruins phulan's marriage plans, and it is Shabanu who must sacrifice everything she has dreamed of.