The message of the song is very individualist because of the repetition of the singular nouns "you","I", and "me". This emphasizes individuals rather than a collective whole.
This is an anti-government song because Guthrie sings of how "nobody can stop [him]" when encountering a "No Trespassing" sign; instead he says the back where there are no instructions "was made for you and me".
Sunday, October 30, 2011
The Egg Reading Questions
1. Before he married, the narrators father was content with his life and lifestyle. After, the narrators mother pushed his father to be more ambitious which resulted in stress.
2.The narrator views chickens negatively because he grew up on a chicken farm and witnessed the death of many chickens. The chickens also represent broken and lost ambitions.
3.He claims to have trouble being happy because he saw all those chickens dying. In my opinion, he is more of a realist than a cynic, though.
4.The role of the fathers collection of "grotesques" was to represent how initial ambitions can become horribly deformed.
5.After going into the restaurant business, the father became much more ambitious.
6. "The complete and final triumph of the egg" means that there will always be disappointment in life.
2.The narrator views chickens negatively because he grew up on a chicken farm and witnessed the death of many chickens. The chickens also represent broken and lost ambitions.
3.He claims to have trouble being happy because he saw all those chickens dying. In my opinion, he is more of a realist than a cynic, though.
4.The role of the fathers collection of "grotesques" was to represent how initial ambitions can become horribly deformed.
5.After going into the restaurant business, the father became much more ambitious.
6. "The complete and final triumph of the egg" means that there will always be disappointment in life.
American Friendship
Americans are perceived this way because American are not as dependent on one another like in different countries whereas a friendship requires it. American value independence and don't usually accept help; if they do, they would first try other methods before asking. Americans also often turn towards outsiders, such as therapists and self help books (as told by the article), and not their friends.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
1984 -- Reading Blog 2
Winston is have trouble buying into what Big Brother and the State are selling because he began thinking logically more. This began with his purchase of the diary and writing his thoughts into it. Through this, he realizes that the government lies in order to stay in control and this makes him question the validity of many things. Winston's small acts of defiance are a form of protest, because it's the objection to what the government wants. In this case, the "want" is complete control over thoughts. Acts of rebellion in the United States, such as the Tea Party Movement, Occupy Wall Street, etc. are similar to Winston's rebellion in the sense that the protesters and going against what used to be the norm and standing up for what they believe in. However, protesting in the US is a right protected by the 1st Amendment and the masses either see protesters as visionaries or lunatics. In the Orwellian society, the freedom of speech is forbidden and punishable by death.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
"2+2=5" by Radiohead
Lyrically, the song is talking about being subordinate and turning a blind eye. By doing this, the oppressor can take control. Once the singer tried to rise up against the oppression it became too late.
The music helps mirror and push the message through the tempo as well as the instrumentals. At the beginning, the music was slow and the singing was blurred, describing the oppression. As he lyrically begins to rise up against the oppressor, the tempo picks up and the singing becomes angrier.
The title is an allusion to the novel 1984 by George Orwell because Winston, the main character writes that Big Brother could say that 2+2=5 and one would inevitably believe it which relates to the song in the sense that the artist writes of oppression and submission the the oppression as well as rivaling the oppressor.
The music helps mirror and push the message through the tempo as well as the instrumentals. At the beginning, the music was slow and the singing was blurred, describing the oppression. As he lyrically begins to rise up against the oppressor, the tempo picks up and the singing becomes angrier.
The title is an allusion to the novel 1984 by George Orwell because Winston, the main character writes that Big Brother could say that 2+2=5 and one would inevitably believe it which relates to the song in the sense that the artist writes of oppression and submission the the oppression as well as rivaling the oppressor.
Yale University: Islam, Globalization and Gender
The conflict of the headscarf (hijab) in the Islamic culture is an external conflict.
Globalization creates conflicts by different cultures opposing views and different beliefs and customs. When the speaker says that globalization has only flown one direction, she means that the western culture has had a larger influence in the east than vice versa.
Though she feels that globalization has been one sided, the speaker also believes that there has been benefits of it, namely role models for women and ideas of women. She names several prominent American women, such as Sandra Day O'Connor and Oprah as positive role models.
The two sources that the speaker says Muslims and Westerners live by/are obligated to is the Qur'an and the Constitution respectively.
Globalization creates conflicts by different cultures opposing views and different beliefs and customs. When the speaker says that globalization has only flown one direction, she means that the western culture has had a larger influence in the east than vice versa.
Though she feels that globalization has been one sided, the speaker also believes that there has been benefits of it, namely role models for women and ideas of women. She names several prominent American women, such as Sandra Day O'Connor and Oprah as positive role models.
The two sources that the speaker says Muslims and Westerners live by/are obligated to is the Qur'an and the Constitution respectively.
Monday, October 17, 2011
1984 -- Reading Blog 1
In 1984, George Orwell created equality/conformity by creating a fictitious government that regulates the people through their minds. The people in 1984 are carefully watched by telescreens and the Thought Police in order for the government to remain in control of their thoughts. The people blindly listen to Big Brother and accept that whatever he says is that truth. The government also instituted Two Minutes Hate, which all of Oceania participates in, to emphasis that Goldstein is the enemy.
The government reduced conflict in regards to religion by practically eliminating it all together; religion is only practiced by the proles who are synonymous to animals. Relationships are arranged by the government, thus eliminating conflict. Sexual desire in a relationship is also frowned upon and this is further emphasized by the Junior Anti-Sex League who preaches celibacy. Winston's former partner Katherine is a prime example of the repression of relationship, claiming that the two should have a child as their duty to the party. The government reduced conflict in regards to individual rights by discouraging opinions and praising ignorance. In fact, a Party slogan is "Ignorance is Strength".
The Party creates a forced happiness/conformity by altering the truth and destroying the past. Winston works in the Minitru in the department that rewrites history in order to reflect a better life. A prime example is the chocolate ration of the people. In the beginning of the book, the ration is reduced by 10 grams, but soon Minitru rewrites the statement as increased to 20%. The people of Oceania blindly accept this as the truth and are grateful of the "increase" in the chocolate ration.
Orwell creates an example of a dystopia through his novel 1984. To the sheep that follow the herd, life may seem fine and handy, but the intellectuals of the society capable individual thought see the society as truly dystopic. The society is made of lies, with history rewritten to reflect only Big Brothers' beliefs and history. Those that voice their opinion are hung and written to look like villains of the Party. In a world where "War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength" everything is contradictory and untrue. As humans, we constantly seek improvement and encourage intellectual thinking, unlike the society in 1984.
The government reduced conflict in regards to religion by practically eliminating it all together; religion is only practiced by the proles who are synonymous to animals. Relationships are arranged by the government, thus eliminating conflict. Sexual desire in a relationship is also frowned upon and this is further emphasized by the Junior Anti-Sex League who preaches celibacy. Winston's former partner Katherine is a prime example of the repression of relationship, claiming that the two should have a child as their duty to the party. The government reduced conflict in regards to individual rights by discouraging opinions and praising ignorance. In fact, a Party slogan is "Ignorance is Strength".
The Party creates a forced happiness/conformity by altering the truth and destroying the past. Winston works in the Minitru in the department that rewrites history in order to reflect a better life. A prime example is the chocolate ration of the people. In the beginning of the book, the ration is reduced by 10 grams, but soon Minitru rewrites the statement as increased to 20%. The people of Oceania blindly accept this as the truth and are grateful of the "increase" in the chocolate ration.
Orwell creates an example of a dystopia through his novel 1984. To the sheep that follow the herd, life may seem fine and handy, but the intellectuals of the society capable individual thought see the society as truly dystopic. The society is made of lies, with history rewritten to reflect only Big Brothers' beliefs and history. Those that voice their opinion are hung and written to look like villains of the Party. In a world where "War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength" everything is contradictory and untrue. As humans, we constantly seek improvement and encourage intellectual thinking, unlike the society in 1984.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Utopia
A utopia is an idealistically perfect world.
My ideal world would be a place where violence never occurs because violence brings terror and terror causes anxiety, pain, and anguish. In my opinion, an ideal world wouldn't have that so that everyone would be happy.
The type of music that would be the soundtrack of my utopia would be upbeat music as well as calm, serene music.
My ideal world would be a place where violence never occurs because violence brings terror and terror causes anxiety, pain, and anguish. In my opinion, an ideal world wouldn't have that so that everyone would be happy.
The type of music that would be the soundtrack of my utopia would be upbeat music as well as calm, serene music.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Chuck Baird Paintings
The authors voice emphasizes a communication by painting hands and mouths.
A culture within these paintings is deaf people.
A claim about this culture based on the painting is that deaf people value the importance of communication.
A culture within these paintings is deaf people.
A claim about this culture based on the painting is that deaf people value the importance of communication.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Built to Spill - "You Were Right"
Make an inference about the lyrical content of the song and explain it.
This is a post-breakup song. The lyrics all point to the end of a relationship. For instance, the singer writes "You were right when you said this was the end," as well as "You were wrong when you said everything's gonna be alright."
Write one analytic statement about the musical content of the song and explain it.
The musical content is much like a punk/pop ballad. The band uses instruments characteristically used in the genre, such as electric guitars, drums, etc. There is also a featured guitar solo that is often found in this genre. This is also much like a ballad because it is a sentimental song, describing a story in short stanzas. However, ballads usually have a slow tempo, unlike the punk/pop genre, which usually has a faster tempo.
Make one evaluative statement about the songs overall effectiveness and support it.
The song isn't very effective due to the conflicting lyrical and musical content. As stated before in the previous paragraphs, though the lyrical content is more melancholy and sad, the fast paced music destroys the feel. This leaves the listener wondering what the single effect and purpose of the song was.
This is a post-breakup song. The lyrics all point to the end of a relationship. For instance, the singer writes "You were right when you said this was the end," as well as "You were wrong when you said everything's gonna be alright."
Write one analytic statement about the musical content of the song and explain it.
The musical content is much like a punk/pop ballad. The band uses instruments characteristically used in the genre, such as electric guitars, drums, etc. There is also a featured guitar solo that is often found in this genre. This is also much like a ballad because it is a sentimental song, describing a story in short stanzas. However, ballads usually have a slow tempo, unlike the punk/pop genre, which usually has a faster tempo.
Make one evaluative statement about the songs overall effectiveness and support it.
The song isn't very effective due to the conflicting lyrical and musical content. As stated before in the previous paragraphs, though the lyrical content is more melancholy and sad, the fast paced music destroys the feel. This leaves the listener wondering what the single effect and purpose of the song was.
Bo Bartlett -- "Young Life"
Three claims with supporting facts
1. Claim: The young man shot the deer. Fact: He is holding the rifle and the deer is on the truck.
2. Claim: The woman is the man's significant other. Fact: She is intimately hugging him.
3. Claim: The boy aspires to be like the young man. Fact: The boy is holding a large stick like the rifle the young man is holding. The boy also has a similar facial expression and stance as the young man.
It is evident in the painting that the young boy aspires to be like the young man also depicted in the painting. The boy is holding a large stick, much like how the man is holding a rifle. The two also have similar facial expressions in the painting, showing the cliche "imitation is the most sincere form of flattery." The boy also stands further away from the man and the woman, which depicts his desire to be independent and make a name for himself.
1. Claim: The young man shot the deer. Fact: He is holding the rifle and the deer is on the truck.
2. Claim: The woman is the man's significant other. Fact: She is intimately hugging him.
3. Claim: The boy aspires to be like the young man. Fact: The boy is holding a large stick like the rifle the young man is holding. The boy also has a similar facial expression and stance as the young man.
It is evident in the painting that the young boy aspires to be like the young man also depicted in the painting. The boy is holding a large stick, much like how the man is holding a rifle. The two also have similar facial expressions in the painting, showing the cliche "imitation is the most sincere form of flattery." The boy also stands further away from the man and the woman, which depicts his desire to be independent and make a name for himself.
"Shame" -- Avett Brothers
The subject of the song is of a lost love. The tone is melancholy and regretful.
Three words that push the tone are "overwhelming", "boatloads", and "lift".
Both "overwhelming" and "boatloads" describe the amount of shame that he feels. "Overwhelming" also carries the tone of being unable to control what happened. "Lift" shows how the amount of shame is unbearable and a burden that the singer carries.
Three words that push the tone are "overwhelming", "boatloads", and "lift".
Both "overwhelming" and "boatloads" describe the amount of shame that he feels. "Overwhelming" also carries the tone of being unable to control what happened. "Lift" shows how the amount of shame is unbearable and a burden that the singer carries.
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