Phil Rowe Blog Post 1

We find Octavian fresh off running away and dealing with the real world away from his recently passed mother. The story brings letters to our attention about Octavian from those who have come across him. Some of the quotes that I would like to look at is one by Ev. "Wary, in faith because of his dusky skin". I would like to ask why one would be concerned with ones faith because of their skin. Dusky pointing towards Octavian being black, yet is he wary about Octavian's religious faith or faith in trusting him? This would be in line with the time of racism and untrust towards anyone with different skin or different qualities other than white. Though others find positive qualities in Octavian such as tracking, following, and protection. Private Goring goes on to say "He builds for freedom, and this is his grim and unsmiling grim". Private Goring points out that no matter Ocatavian's efforts to rebuild and gain respect he will not find that in the time period he is living in.

Reading through I created an equation to look at the entire interaction between Octavian and those who he interacts with.

(Substance/Form) = (Human/Intelligence) = (White/Black)

Looking at this one would see that one can be substance, yet will be divided up by his intellegence. One can be human yet will be divided by being black. Yet as long as one has substance, is human, and is white they will survive and be better. Yet it does not matter if they show form or have intelligence.