...characters, but we have our narrator who through the story remains unknown. He is the one who narrates the story. My guesses would be that he is a black man in the middle of his twenties. He lives in the trouble end in Harlem where shootings probably are not uncommon. I would guess he is probably unemployed since he has the time to hang out on the rail outside Big Joe’s with his friends in the middle of the day. In the story we also have Mary. Mary is a tenant in the building which gets shot at by the police. She is little bit better than all the others in Harlem because of her great job downtown. Mary’s dog gets shot by the police, because of the possibility of a psychopath in her apartment with an automatic weapon. She also gets a lot of damage in her place. Other than those two, we have Pedro, Willie and Mr. Lynch, all friends with our narrator. We don’t get much information about them, other than Willie being a bit of a ‘know it all’ because of his age. The setting of the story is off course Harlem, like I mentioned earlier. On 145th street, more specifically. It starts out just outside big Joe’s place, where the “gang” is hanging out talking. Probably a place they are used to hang out at. The area they live in, seems like a neighborhood where crime isn’t unusual. You can see that on page 2 where the narrator says: “I did just like everybody else leaning on that rail did, said a quick prayer and put on my innocent face”. When the shooting has started the setting of the story...
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...mother’s life and death, the erased history of the Louisiana Native Guard, and Trethewey’s childhood in Mississippi. These different stories amalgamate, and open a dialogue about the impact of history on today’s world. Throughout Native Guard Trethewey infuses emotion into these untold stories by including personal reflections regarding each event that transpired. The third and final section of the book though, is the most important component to the overall work; it details Trethewey’s connections to her memories of growing up in Mississippi. This section synthesizes each unique focus of Native Guard, and consequentially forms one united theme: the importance of remembering of the past—the recorded, the biased, and the erased—due to its impact on the future. The final poem, “South” of Natasha Trethewey’s Native Guard, specifically highlights this theme by utilizing extended metaphors, integrating of memories with historical details, and infusing irony to illustrate racial conflicts. Trethewey begins the poem “South” with an extended metaphor discussing present-day racism in Mississippi, despite the leaps and bounds towards racial equality made since the defeat of the Confederacy in the Civil War. The metaphor focuses on the comparison between a Egstrand 2 phalanx of pine trees and the expansive growth of palmettos (1-15). The pine tree grove is utilized by Trethewey to disclose racial tensions that still linger in Mississippi towards...
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...powerful messages are ever plainly explained. It never says in the story ¨racism is bad¨ or anything like that, so it is up to the reader to interpret the message the author is writing about and it could possibly be interpreted in different ways. There are three themes in the story that make it meaningful and a good story. And these themes are all somehow related to each other and add detail to each other. The three themes are racism, the corruption of adults, and the innocence of children. In ¨The Secret Integration¨, racism plays a big role in developing the...
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...I enjoyed this weekly reading by Du Bois. It spoke to me, and I think that it is extremely relatable in today’s society. The idea of this veil separating black people from white people in our nation is clearly visible today. On a quick side note, I am really amazed at the progression of the materials in this course! I feel that the subject area of each week’s individual can be related to the previous week, but also brings forth a new topic. That being said, my feelings toward Du Bois’ work and the idea of the veil that separates humanity is a recurring theme in my meditations. Today’s world is a place where people of different races and ethnicities are treated different from one another, solely based upon these genetic differences. The media spotlight has been on the discrimination and racism that black people face, and has resulted in a movement promoting the equal treatment and prosperity of black individuals. From police wearing body cameras on the job to ensure ethical and fair treatment of individuals, to black people being kicked out of certain political rallies, today’s world is still in a place where racism exists. I feel that there are just more reasons and excuses for it to exist in society today, and that’s why it is still going on. Du Bois says that black individuals live two separate lives: one in the black world, and one in the white world. I do agree with this statement, but I do think that it is applicable in the reverse sense as well. Individuals always...
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...Tyler Perry is a force to be reckoned with. Perry is very popular and influential in black America. This forty-seven-year-old has built his life from the ground up. From New Orleans to Atlanta Perry did everything he could to get from a dark place to a place full of light and shinning stars. As he grew in the world of entertainment he went from musicals with 30 people in attendance to movies and shows that play on mainstream networks. Born Emmitt Perry jr., on September 13th 1969, Perry was born to Willie Maxine Perry and Emmitt Perry sr. and raised in New Orleans. Tyler also has 3 siblings, Emmbre Perry, Melva Porter, and Yulanda Wilking. Tyler went to high school with rapper mystical and dropped out before graduating but attained his General...
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...Out of all of the postmodern novels ever written, H.G. Wells has always blown away the competition. Of Wells works, the most famous postmodern novels during his career have been War of the Worlds and The Time Machine, and all for a very good reason: they’re relatable. Believe it or not, many of Wells works use reading techniques and themes to form a personal connection with his readers. Of these two novels, The Time Machine and War of the Worlds, three themes stand out most prominently: fear, science and technology, and sacrifice for the good of the whole. A brief summary of the novels is as follows: Throughout the first opening pages of The Time Machine, we learn about a group of men who gather every Thursday in the presence of a man we only know by the name of the “Time Traveler.” The unnamed group of men discuss a wide array of topics and issues of the 19th century. As we read deeper into the contents of the book, we learn about the Time Traveler's interest in the subject of time...
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...period Hoosiers is set in, compare and contrast major themes from the week, and evaluate the film based on its effectiveness. Hoosiers is a fictional movie that is actually based on real events in a small town in Indiana. It is based on a true story but does change some of the truths, as evidenced by the ESPN article. The message I gathered from the film was that anything is possible if you can work hard and accept change. The little town of Hickory was very set in its ways and uncooperative of the new basketball coach. Once the town and players learned to accept something different, the team flourished. The argument the film presents is to never count someone out. No matter how small a school or town is, hard work can trump talent and compete with the big boys. The message of acceptance resonates with the viewer and is most likely why Hoosiers is so highly regarded as a sports movie. The historical period that Hoosiers is set in is 1952 rural Indiana. In this time period, people are more centralized around common goals and the entire town knows when someone moves in. There are no televisions and people have to work hard for everything they have. The theme of week 13 was sport and race. In Hoosiers, the only non-white people in the entire film are the players on the opposing team in the state title game. This is most likely indicative of how it might have been in 1950’s Indiana, as there were not as many black players in the rural areas. The time period created...
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...Running head: Analysis of “Still I Rise” 1 Analysis of “Still I Rise” When reading, “Still I Rise”, by Maya Angelou, I immediately get a sense of perseverance and pride. The author seems to be addressing her adversaries directly through her words. I love the imagery used in this poem. I can almost see the dust rising and can feel the swelling of the black ocean that the author mentions. “Cause I walk like I got oil wells pumping in my living room”(Angelou, 1978), and, “Laugh like I’ve got gold mines diggin’ in my own back yard” (Angelou, 1978), tells me that the author feels that her life is joyous and priceless, and can’t be taken away. As the phrase, “I Rise” (Angelou, 1978), is repeated again and again, it’s as if I can hear the author’s voice becoming louder and louder, declaring that her spirit will not be broken. It is the voice of someone who has not only persevered, but has triumphed and now thrives! “Still I Rise” was published in 1978, during the postmodern era. This was a period that saw much political and social change, particularly for African Americans. The 60’s brought about desegregation and the signing of the Civil Rights Act in 1964. Maya Angelou lived in the South, Arkansas, for a time during her childhood. There was much white resistance to the ending of segregation in the Southern states. During the 60’s and 70’s, many American cities were swept by race riots. Civil Rights activists organized marches and protests around the country...
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...texts that constitute it, the audiences that watch it and the relationship to ongoing technological advancements” (Brett Mills,1). But one thing that’s true of sitcoms, they are meant to hook the viewer. From September 10th 1990 to May 20th 1996 the world was introduced to one of the most influential shows of all time. The show was called, The Fresh Prince of Bel Air. This show had and still has people hooked. “While other '90s comedy staples like Seinfeld and The Simpsons arguably had a bigger impact on pop...
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...In Langston Hughes poems we see the use of free verse, open structure, in which Hughes gets his poems across in a more casual manner unlike other poets like Robert Frost whose use of rhythm and structure are present in every line. Hughes style of writing is focused on the way people of his time spoke and he expresses that in every poem where he tells a story in conversational manner. The poems that I chose by Hughes describe the history, the struggle, the future of African Americans with his use of imagery to convey optimism and give hope to the human spirit. Langston Hughes creates not only a poem but a live picture of the history of his people like in the poem “Negro” where he describes himself as “Black like the depths of my Africa” (3). Here he states cultural identity of his people and the pride of being black. One of the most consistent things that we see in Hughes poetry is his use of things that are in motion like: rivers, stairs, and roads to describe things, or people that change. In his poem “The Negro Speaks of Rivers” the use of rivers is used to describe the passing of time, “I’ve known rivers ancient as the world and older than the / flow of human blood in human veins” (2-3). Hughes word choice in every poem is essential to convey optimism of the human spirit even when he begins to describe the struggles that are faced with, they still have hope. We see this in the poem “Mother to Son” where we see a mother talking to her son and describing her painful life but...
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...In The Joy Luck Club, the struggles between the relationships shape the independence and who the characters are ("Themes and Construction: The Joy Luck Club"). Amy Tan uses Bronte’s way of writing to make her novel stand out and prove a point: the point of relationships and struggles of the internal self. Jing-Mei Woo says, “That was the night, in the kitchen, that I realized I was no better than who I was…I felt tired and foolish, as if I had been running to escape someone chasing me, only to look back and discover there was non one there” (Tan 207). The internal conflict that Jing-Mei Woo experiences is similar to Jane. The self-realization shows the importance of identity and the continuing theme of independence. Amy Tan proves in her novel and the characters that she develops, that the internal conflict is an ongoing struggle between characters and their selves, which can be related to any person in what they are going...
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...The Evolution of Music: Offensive to Women, yet Acclaimed in Society Victor Hugo, a well known French Romantic writer, once stated “Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.” Though this statement was made in the 19th century, it continues to stand true to this day. Through decades of evolution, music has constantly been a way for anyone to express themselves through melodies, timbre, dynamics, and lyrics. People around the world are composing, as well as listening to, all kinds of music, and this unifies nations in all countries and continents. Introduction to Literature is an anthology that consists of a variety of literary works – poems, short stories, and excerpts from novels – that discusses globalization. I believe that a chapter regarding the subject of music and its evolution should be included in the Introduction to Literature. Music has continuously been changing ever since the first beat was tapped, the first piano was struck, the first violin was plucked, and the first horn was blown; however, in the last 150 years, the meaning of lyrics and the style of music has changed drastically. From Bing Crosby to Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson and Eminem, the artists and composers have altered the way music sounds on the radio, computer, and other musical devices. Every genre has artists, who have songs, which have lyrics that contain a story. Whether the story is from a memory, a dream, or an ambition, it becomes...
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...Assessment Task 1 – Year 11 Unit 2B Name: joseph lee 2B Type: Outcomes: Duration Weighting Short answer responses to Jasper Jones 1. Speaking and Listening 3. Reading 2. Viewing 4. Writing Completed in Class – Two Periods 10% of unit total Assessment Task 1 For this task, you will write short responses (Maximum of 200 words) for each of the following questions on Jasper Jones: You may use the text as a resource in completing this task. 1. Discuss the use of imagery in the novel. 2. Discuss the theme of ‘growing up’ as it is developed in the novel? 3. Having considered the representation of gender in other texts, discuss how gender is represented in Jasper Jones. Choose at least two characters to focus on in your discussion. 4. Discuss the notion of ‘the other’ as it relates to the novel, Jasper Jones? Consider specific characters in your answer. 5. Explain how the film, To Kill a Mockingbird and/or Mississippi Burning, has contributed to your understanding of Jasper Jones Process o Read the novel carefully. o Plan your answer to each question. o Answer each question in paragraph form (Maximum length 200 words). Note: some questions may require answers more than one paragraph in length. o Check your answers for accuracy, spelling errors and grammatical errors. What needs to be included in your portfolio? Due dates £ £ Any notes you have made Final copy (typed or written and completed at home) /100 Thursday Week 3, Term 3 Final Mark: Teacher’s Comment: There...
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...II. The researcher aims to answer the following problems: 1. What is K-pop? 2. How did K-pop become popular in the Philippines? 3. Why do Filipinos love K-pop? 4. What are the negative reactions/comments of Filipinos about K-pop? 5. What are the effects of Korean Wave or K-pop Invasion in the Filipinos? III. Methodology The researcher will answer the problems through the use of books and internet. IV. What is K-Pop? K-Pop (an abbreviation of Korean pop or Korean Popular music) is a musical genre that originated in South Korea. It is characterized by a wide variety of audiovisual elements. It’s also not just referred to as type of music but also a musical movement that swept South Korea. Singers are usually a group of girls or boys. It is mostly popular among teenagers. K-pop started in the early 1990s and continues to dominate not only in Asia but in the whole world. Some consider K-pop as an all-inclusive genre. The French Audiovisual Organization defines K-pop as a blend of synthesized music, sharp dance routines and colorful, fashionable outfits. A. History of K-Pop Early 1990s - Seo Taiji & Boys was a boyband who started K-pop. Their successful experimentation with different music styles had garnered them a lot of attention in the Music Industry. 2000s - Other bands followed and gained popularity in East Asia and Southeast Asia. It grew from a musical genre to a subculture among teenagers and young adults. Mid-2000s - present - Other bands followed...
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...Michael Erobu Professor Vickey Daley English 236 8 October 2014 Vanity and Greed Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s literary work of the story “Faust” can easily be compared and contrasted to the film The Devil’s Advocate. Though there may be a large time span between the two works they both are able to convey the same main theme. By dealing with the ever present vanity and greed of human nature, both works are able to have the same major plot and theme though almost two centuries apart. Both have just about the same character relationship, the main character of the story is brought vain success by the antagonist and thus the antagonist is tries to make a deal to the protagonist to sell their souls. The first comparison between the story of “Faust” and the film The Devil’s advocate are the similarities between the two protagonists. They are both men who want more in life. In “Faust”, Faust is a scholar who wants to know the purpose of life. He is in despair about his life thus far and in search of purpose, love and power. He has had so many scholastic achievements he feels there is nothing more for him to learn from books. “Faust has studied all of the major subjects in which a Renaissance scholar could receive a degree, so can be understood to have exhausted traditional learning” (Brians 2). In The Devil’s advocate, Kevin Lomax is a vain lawyer in the small town of Gainesville, Florida. Though he is very successful as a lawyer there he isn’t doing or making as much as he knows...
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