...Authority and power are two of the most important reasons why boasting in Beowulf was so vital. When the characters in Beowulf are constantly acting in a bombastic manner, it is because they want to brag about their family lineage and large achievements they have accomplished. Oral tradition is a large component that keeps bragging relevant. Beowulf practically tells a resume of all the monsters he has slain and how he has never been defeated by them. In the epic poem, Beowulf competes in a swimming competition with his friend Brecca. Halfway through the competition, dangerous sea monsters come to attack them but Beowulf decides to stop and defeat them so his competitor can swim safely. In result, he loses the race but compensates by vaunting how he acted so bravely and with valor. This technique is what gets Beowulf climbing up the social ladder. Listeners of boastful oral tradition are to take it with a grain of salt. These stories are exaggerated but it does not mean that acts of heroism did not happen. In order to make ones achievements more important, they had to be exaggerated or else they would have been forgotten. It is easier to remember incredible stories rather than small insignificant ones. In result, oral tradition is easier to pass down because the stories are easier to remember. Oral tradition is popular in cultures and are verbally transmitted through songs, folktales, chants, or in this case, a poem. Traditions in culture are passed down through art. During...
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...particularly targeted to the working class; If the American Dream could be reached by working hard and watching all of your dreams comes true, Springsteen showed that, people who spend their lives in the pursuit of happiness, but never quite get there. The cover of the album “born in the U.S.A” - a close-up of a rear Springsteen in front of an American flag, became one of the most recognizable images in American popular culture and it represents the everyday American. Exploring the image and its meanings, we can see the connection of the two main images: flag and body, which relates to the concept of masculinity, patriotism. The cover of the album captures what this album is about. If the title didn't already reveal it, this is an album about an American man. The color scheme is red, white and blue. The background features the stripes of the American flag. In the foreground is Bruce in the all-American uniform: blue jeans, a white tee shirt with the sleeves rolled up, and a worn-down red baseball cap hanging out of his back pocket. The image on the cover of the album represents a working American man from any place. The flag on the background gives a patriotic theme. The head of the singer is cropped out, he is standing showing his back. The identity of the man is not so important because it can be working class man from rural or city at the end of the working day, the man who is ready to contribute to his country by hard work. Born In The U.S.A. is Bruce Springsteen's most...
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...Peyton Lawson Mr. Dell ENGL 1010 – C01 03/27/14 Analyzing Ad Gant Ad By analyzing the Gant ad, there are three things that pop out to me immediately, the fact that there is an American flag outlining the ad, the man in the ad looks comfortable in the clothing he’s wearing, and he looks to be on a pier possibly fishing. As I began to analyze the ad I realized that their use of colors is used to complement each other. I believe the American flag outlining the ad symbolizes the fact that Gant is an authentic American company. Since Gant is an authentic American company, it will drive people from America to have the urge to buy their product. American men would be a specific target in this certain ad. They would also be targeting the men that are doing service for America. American men also tend to like comfortable and American made clothing. From analyzing the man wearing the chain stitched sweater in the ad and wearing the curved bill hat, it implies that the weather is possibly a bit chilly and that the sun may be glaring over the ocean. By him wearing a watch, it implies that he values his time and plans to be productive with his time. Fishermen would also be a direct target in this ad. The man in the Gant ad looks to be standing on a pier possibly fishing or watching boats dock in over the sunset. The scene in the ad may imply that the sunset could reflect romantic...
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...draw. I feel that the significance in my claim deserves a strong visual to go with it at which I would not be able to do justice with my drawing. My visual is going to use a very dark grey background to show emotion of depression or remorse. It will also shows bright colors that represent the flag of the United States as well as writing at which would define the purpose of the claim. The images in the visual argument are going to be positioned in a downward diagonal line with a larger image in the middle outlined by a black border to show importance. The smaller images give two different views one is in color as if they are watching it on the television and the other is absent of color and provides still space with a black and white photo of a famous person. The repetition although small is in the alignment and the size of the photos. The smaller photos are identical in size and our consumed by the main picture by the same amount of space. The color of the United States flag is going to convey patriotism and emotionally draw in the audience. The showing of the bold white lettering of the typography is going to show that there is a bold and strong allegiance to the United States flag. I feel that this statement will define the argument and can be presented in other ways and still convey the claim. The other images I want to be a background to this typography and those words speak the main claim. I want the boldness of the statement to appeal to the audience by pulling them...
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...Unit 2 - Internet Exercises - The Legend of Betsy Ross 1. Write a brief account of your experience in the Ross house. It was a lot larger than I thought it would be actually! It’s weird to be able to see where the American flag was made and just imagine it. I learned a lot of things I didn’t know before about Betsy Ross for example, she was buried in two different places, and remarried three times. 2. What is your opinion of the controversy? Do you think Betsy Ross actually sewed the flag or not? Why? I do believe that she did sew the flag. All of the dates and time lines match up. I think that when she sewed the flag, being the year it was, it was such a big deal that a woman was actually doing something without a man. 3. What is the best argument in favor of the legend? What is the best argument against the legend? I believe the best argument in favor of the legend to be of the subject of the original flag. It would have been difficult to preserve the original flag not mentioning that flags from that time are rare, worn, and torn. On the other hand, the best argument against the legend I would have to say is Canby or Ross’ trust. Records from this time were very uncommon and were based off of trust. Things could have been spread around or in other words gossip. People talking can become very dangerous and the story may have been taken out of hand. 4. Why do you think people (including President Woodrow Wilson) want the legend to be true? I believe most people...
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...On the evening of June 17th, 2015, tragedy struck the United States once more. As a reoccurring event in our country, it appears there are people in this world out for the greater evil in their actions. This was the case on the infamous night last June, when the concept of race drove one man to unimaginable lengths. At approximately 9:00 that night, the Charleston Police Department in South Carolina began receiving a plethora of phone calls reporting that there was a shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church. The callers had described a white man with blonde hair opening fire on a group of people within the church during a Bible study. It was then reported that the shooter had fled the scene. This would be the largest mass shooting...
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...How do you think you would be treated if you were to not stand up for the Pledge of Allegiance? Every morning, Monday through Friday, students all across America stand, face the American flag, and say the 31 words that make up the Pledge of Allegiance. We pledge towards the symbol of America because of the freedom it has granted us and for all the people who fight for our country’s freedom. However, lately there has been a controversy over many elements of the pledge- should we continue to say it in schools? What about sporting events? Should “under God” be removed or should it stay? The Pledge of Allegiance should not be required to say at schools and sporting events because it violates the basic human rights like freedom of speech and freedom of religion....
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...For my Final paper in this class, I have decided to do a comparative analysis between the movies Higher Learning and Smoke Signals. I will briefly summarize each movie in a few paragraphs and then I will discuss the similarities and differences between the themes in each movie before I discuss overall comparisons between characters, filming techniques used, and racial stereotypes. "Higher Learning" takes place at the fictitious Columbus University, where the producer makes use of a Christopher Columbus statue to suggest a racist atmosphere. Still, he does this effectively during harsh, well-observed opening scenes that capture different attitudes of white and black students on campus. A white students' pep rally is given a frightening intensity. A young white woman clutches her purse tightly when she finds herself in an elevator with a black student. The two groups' different musical tastes present an amusing contrast and a great use of sound design which is described in our textbook American On Film by Benshoff and Griffin. Mr. Singleton creates a lively air of expectation as his half-dozen main characters settle into their dorm rooms and the battle lines are drawn. John Singleton's film, Higher Learning, about the racial and sexual prejudices that color life on a college campus turns out to be an involuntary example of the same small-mindedness it deplores. Everyone here, from beer drinking white fraternity boys to rap-loving, marijuana smoking black students harassed by...
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...red-lettered day, on which the schools and government and private offices remain closed. Early in the morning, the young students sing in chorus the national anthem in accompaniment of flute and drum marching together in processions in the streets. National flags are hoisted in the houses, schools, colleges, and offices. Teachers and leaders assemble in a public place to give their patriotic speeches to the people, promising to save the sovereignty and integrity of our vast country. The great sacrifice of great Indian leaders who dedicated their valuable lives for the cause-'of the country's freedom in the past, is reverently remembered. It is a great day for India. In Delhi Red Fort Parade Ground, millions of Indians from different parts of the country gather to listen to the annual speech of the Prime Minister. Many dignitaries at home and also from abroad attend the function. The tri-colour flag is unfurled by the Prime Minister with the national anthem sung vocally or played on musical instruments. A salute of 31 guns is fired, and from the sky, petals of red roses are showered from the army helicopters in the city streets. Large and coloured processions composed by the people from different Indian States pass by the Red Fort in a disciplined manner. The charming march of the army personnel's and also that of the school boys and girls who sing and dance as they march forward, are special attractions. It is, no doubt, a wonderful sight of true national spirit...
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...The United States flag is a symbol which represents the country that we are today. The flag is a symbol of respect which holds true to many of the citizens who have fought for lived and died for the freedoms that we have today. These freedoms are not granted to any other countries in the world. Therefore, the importance and responsibility of keeping it properly folded and safe is a huge honor and should not be taken lightly. The folds in the flag each have a special meaning and are not to be rushed through as to forget what each of the meanings stand for. The United States Flag has been a part of history since January 1, 1776. American history has set fourth a legend that Betsy Ross was the seamstress who sewed the first American flag. Betsy Ross knew George Washington and had done some repair seamstress work for him. Betsy Ross ran an upholstery shop that she took over when her husband had passed away. She often mended some of Washington’s clothing which how they became friends. Many people have different stories and legends of how the flag came about and why and if Ross was in fact the first person to sew the flag. There has never been any documentation that proved that Ross did create the flag however legend says that one day George Washington and two of his key figures sketched out the United States flag and asked Betsy Ross to sew it together and she did. No one knows for sure whether Betsy Ross designed the flag or if she did in fact change the original six stars to five...
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...Abstract In this paper I will be talking about three different movie posters of the American War genre. First I will describe where I found the movie posters, and then I will state the results of the visual elements. Then I will analyze, and critique the results of the findings. Introduction When someone walks along the hallway of a movie theater, they will see a series of movie posters which are there to advertise the movie. Humans are known to act on their first impression, and this is important in advertising because it will either attract or defer a potential viewer. Most people have a favorite movie genre, so they’re more inclined to watch a movie that appears to fit under their genre. Through the movie posters a patriotic theme is given off, which will invite in the intended audience. American War movies have very similar posters, although they will have different stories. Today I will be talking about three different movie posters of the American war genre: “American Sniper” (See Fig.1), “Fury” (See Fig.2), and “Lone Survivor” (See Fig. 3). The main purpose of this report is to find and analyze the visuals of the three movie posters. Methodology In order to try and test my hypothesis, I will need to find material that will allow me to gather the appropriate information. I am going to use the internet to find three movie posters of the same genre, and that genre is American war movies. First I will search on google images for American War...
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...2015 The Confederate Flag On June 17, a man named Dylann Roof was part of a crime scene. He shot and killed nine black church members in Charleston, SC, and injured 3 more. This young man was a white supremacist who took action against what he thought were the enemy. He was a known white supremacist among his peers. He would go on rants about the shooting of Trayvon Martin and the Baltimore protests that occurred earlier this year. His rants stated that “blacks were taking over the world” and that he told planned to kill people. He had a lot of pictures with the confederate flag in them, and he stated his support of racial segregation in the United States. Roof also had a website that was registered to him. On this website he had pictures of himself posing in front of a confederate battle flag holding a handgun, along with “a nearly 2,500-word manifesto in which the author criticized blacks as being inferior while lamenting the cowardice of white flight” (Robles para 3). Dylann Roof used the confederate flag as a symbol for white supremacy. He used the image in multiple places, including his website and on his car's license plates. This usage of the confederate flag shows how it could easily be used in hate crimes, and it is known to be a popular image among white supremacist groups. Valley Forge flag Co. is a business that produces and sells flags. This company has a huge presence in the United States with 4 locations and 300 employees. “It's American flags have been with soldiers...
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...liberties we are afforded as its citizens. In respecting such American principles as freedom of religion and freedom of experience, we recognize the right of an individual to choose and participate, or not, in our celebration of the national anthem.” Home of 315,568,000 people and the most diverse country with a multicultural society in the whole world is the home of a well known football player; Colin Kaepernick. Kaepernick was born in the United States, and is fortunate to live in a country full of freedom and rights. The well known football player, Colin Kaepernick was born on November 3rd, 1987 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Colin Kaepernick was given up for adoption when he was only a few weeks old, and fortunately was adopted by Rick and Teresa Kaepernick. He grew up in a good family, where his college was paid by a scholarship based on his...
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...One of the most controversial and debated topics in the United States is revolving around the NFL and our National Anthem,” The Star Spangled Banner”. The issue is if NFL players should be required to stand during the National Anthem or be allowed to protest and take a knee. It is literally dividing households, and even bigger dividing the entire country. Personally I think every American no matter race or ethnicity should stand during the National Anthem and respect our nation because the anthem should bring all americans together and not divide us. When people go to watch sports, in person or on T.V., the last thing they want to see or hear is politics. People watch sports for entertainment and to get away from real problems, such as politics. When over half of the players in the NFL decided to take a knee this past Sunday, it was a disaster and dropped the NFL’s ratings. Donald Trump’s statement on the topic resulted in double the number of players protesting than ever before, by taking a knee during the National Anthem, which is morally wrong and just plain wrong. The National Anthem unites all Americans no matter what you do, where you are from, what language you speak,...
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...On September 13, 1814, Francis Scott Key wrote the ‘Star-Spangled Banner’, which initially began as a poem. According to History.com, it was later scored to music and emerged as America’s national anthem with the original title of the poem “The Defence of Fort McHenry.” It was recorded after Key witnessed a lone U.S. flag still soaring over Fort McHenry as the fort was being bombarded by the British during the War of 1812 (History.com). In recent years, growing controversy has been stirring as many have taken notice of the ever increasing numbers of fans and athletes who are not silent and paying attention during the playing of the national anthem. Playing “The Star-Spangled Banner” before every sporting event is a grand old tradition since...
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