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The appeal he uses most often is pathos, it is found throughout the song. Macklemore uses a word that is very hurtful to homosexuals: “faggots" (Haggerty, Lewis, Lambert, 2102). He uses it to show how people inappropriately use the word, but it is a word that causes a lot of pain to some people. His word choice is effective in bringing out emotion as in the line, “plagued by pain in their heart.” The choice to use the word plague describes just how bad the pain is. When people hear the word plague, we think of a widespread disease that affects hundreds and causes worldwide scare. He is saying that this pain is what they have in their heart every day. By using pathos to appeal to the emotion of love in every chorus, “my love, she keeps me warm,” Macklemore successfully tugs at a listener’s heartstrings because most can relate to the feeling of love in some way or another. Another phrase that he uses that applies to pathos is “some would rather die than be who they are.” In today's society, the topic of suicide is extremely emotional, which is what this lyric refers to. Macklemore uses a great deal of pathos appeal to reach out to his listeners and get his argument across.

In the music video "Same Love", Macklemore used pathos, history, and symbolism to emphasize on gay marriage, marriage equality, and homophobia in hip-hop. It follows a storyline of how a boy started to feel like he was gay in the 3rd grade, but his mom reassured him that it was just a phase. Throughout his life, he still had that strange feeling that he could not shake. He was even pressured by his peers to play a game called seven minutes in heaven. He became very uncomfortable which caused him to leave to another party. One day, he decided to bring his partner to his parents' house for dinner and disclosed that they were getting married. As usual, the parents are surprised to hear that their child likes the same sex. Towards the end of the story, the two men get married and by their sides were their families supporting them in every way. Finally, they were happy with a child

The idea of love is very complex and can be interpreted in a variety of ways. Both “The Things They Carried” by Tim O’Brien and “Araby” by James Joyce portray the lives of two individuals who are in love. “The Things They Carried” is about a young lieutenant named Jimmy Cross during the Vietnam War. Lieutenant Cross was incapable of focusing on the war because of his constant thoughts of the girl he loved, Martha. “Araby” is about a boy who is infatuated with a girl he has never had a conversation with. Although both protagonists in “The Things They Carried” and “Araby” eventually realize that the girls they loved didn’t feel the same way about them, Lieutenant Cross tried to move on by destroying everything he had that reminded him of

While this song does convey a large and important message, what gives it its power is the situation our society is in right now. It is not hard to reflect on Macklemore’s song and realize all of the things he described are still very much in our world even today. People still hold physical possessions at an untouchable esteem, and practically worship brands.

Macklemore’s song, “Same Love,” with Ryan Lewis, featuring Mary Lambert, tells the younger generation about discrimination against gays, homophobia, and inequality. The song calls out people who want freedom, where our country came from, and what are religion says to show how if we don’t accept gays, there is a lot we can never have. Macklemore is disappointed with the way hip hop and rap talk about gay people without realizing how difficult they are making gay’s lives. It is also great when Macklemore practically asks religious people how exactly they do not support gay rights, and why they believe it is wrong because God is supposed to love everyone. Macklemore gives his honest opinion on how he feels everyone should be equal, and there are no “buts” or “ifs.” I stand by his opinion about love being love no matter what. Macklemore’s song, “Same Love,” he talks about societies false ideas of gays, the way the term “gay” is used in hip hop music, and that we are not equal until we allow gay rights with a huge change at heart.

Many similarities that are narrated in the stories are familiar to the reader that may be going in their lives. Thus, the imaginations of these two authors brings the love to life as the reader is memorized of his/her own imagination is intrigued as the story unfolds increasing the excitement of what is to come next. The love between two people that grows deeper with every stolen moment. each precious touch no matter risks for that love. Falling in love is easy, but true love is much harder to find. relating to the events that occurred with the characters in the stories is what brings the excitement of reading.. Love has many effects on people and no two people react the exact same way. The perception of love plays a big part on the person(s) involved and the outcome of the relationships will vary from one person to another. Murder, deceit, lusting, underhanded maneuvers, cheating all are events that could occur in romance. Falling in love is a beautiful thing and in these stories dangerous enough to end up in death. Reality is; true love is hard to

Is love a special connection or is it something more physical? Throughout many centuries the perspective of love has always revolved around an association that the two people have in common. William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, we see how love is diverse; Romeo talked about Rosaline. He mentioned that he was very depressed and even offered her money to marry him. Today, love is a crave, something that people do not take much time to think on.

The video explores transition of homosexuals into new phases of life and new social context. The music video produced in 2012 by Macklemore, Ryan Lewis and Mary Lambert, explores the life of homosexuals. Some obstacles discussed in the song, concerning people of the same sex are social, political and religious factors. In today’s society, they are not accepted equally and are treated with hatred. Phrases such as ‘you’re gay’ and ‘faggot’ are used daily portraying hatred and no acceptance towards gay and lesbian people. The other obstacle concerning them is political

Macklemore’s Same Love was the first hit song that attempted to intertwine gay rights and rap. While the song was greeted with a great deal of support, it was also faced with backlash. Some individuals believed that Macklemore was authentic and was able to depict the struggles that gays face on an everyday basis, while some thought that he did not have the right and the authority to write this song and tell such a powerful message. Some celebrities had strong reactions to the song as well. When Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi both heard about the song, they immediately started crying and were thankful, but other gay celebrities thought that the song was pitiful. Now, who is correct? Does the song accurately represent the LGBTQ

Another theme introduced through the song is equality, as Macklemore makes an attempt to remind listeners that everybody is equal, despite your sexual orientation, race, religion, or beliefs. Same Love addresses many flaws in our society, one of the main ones being that gay people are considered less worthy than straight people and that they are looked down on, as “gay is synonymous with the lesser,” which is the perfect example of equality. While Macklemore is addressing this flaw in our society, he is making sure listeners know that gay people aren’t less worthy than straight people. Sadly enough, It is understandable that gay people consider themselves to have less self worth than others, since in many countries their love isn’t even legal. Although in New Zealand gay marriage is legal, is it still a fight for equality in many other places across the globe, including Australia, a country we would consider very similar to ours. Although seemingly similar, gay marriage is still illegal in Australia, and there has been a recent yes/no poll for the public surrounding the legality of it, which highlights that overall we may not be as forward and as progressed in this issue as we think. It saddens me that gay marriage and equality is still an issue in our society, and that gay people still have a reason to be afraid. In America, where the song Same Love originated, Donald Trump has recently been voted into power. This is a scary time for homosexuals in America as well as others who do not fit his frame of thought, as Donald Trump isn’t accepting of people's differences and his idea of equality is different to what Macklemore is trying to enforce in Same Love. Although America is struggling and Australia is still fighting, things have been looking up for the gay community and for equality in New Zealand, as Jacinda Ardern was elected as prime minister. The previous prime minister of New Zealand, Bill English, was open about not supporting gay marriage among other things, however Jacinda is all for equality. The second verse in Same Love ends with a powerful line, “I might not be the same, but that's not important. No freedom 'til we're equal, damn right I support it.”

They sing about how some people feel like their sexuality is being looked at as wrong, and how they feel a need to hide it. The song is quite emotional but worthwhile. Then there’s Michael Jackson. Oh yes. He’s written many popular songs, but one that comes to my mind, when thinking of songs with a relevant message, is his hit song, ‘Black and White,’ which describes the diversity of races, and the fact that, it doesn’t matter if you’re black or white! It’s been a big stopper for racism and I find it a super clever and well written song with a good beat, that basically everyone

There are many themes that can be identified throughout the book, Love in the Time of Cholera. Love, as stated in the title, is one of the most important themes within the book. Love is channeled through all of the characters such as; Fermina Daza and Dr. Urbino, Florentino and all of his many affairs with different women, Dr. Urbino and his affair with Barbara Lynch, and most importantly the most powerful love throughout the book is the love between Florentino Ariza and Fermina Daza.

There have been many different cultures and customs that have evolved throughout society and throughout many centuries; many rules have been put in place. In society, there have always been rules and barriers; and in some cases it has divided people. Whether it is prejudices from ignorance or differences in belief systems or religions, these restrictions on life have isolated parts of societies to the point where it is unacceptable to associate with the wrong people. This is why boundaries have been broken as a result of rules and restrictions in life. Love is the one thing that remains constant through our ever-changing societies. Love and romance has been present from the beginning of time and is often written about in literature. Love is a theme that holds fascination for people - the excitement, danger and passion of forbidden love. Love is what brings people closer and attaches family, couples and friends forever and brings joy into everyone’s hearts. However at times, love can actually be hate, where members of society forbid the love between two people. These types of love stories are intriguing and challenging and divide people with opinions of what is right and wrong. Many reasons attribute to why love is forbidden from social class; religion or ethnicity; feuding families; a love triangle; age difference; close relatives in love or

Same Love addresses many flaws in our society, one of the main ones being that gay people are considered less worthy than straight people and that they are looked down on, as “gay is synonymous with the lesser,” which is the perfect example of equality. While Macklemore is addressing this flaw in our society, he is making sure listeners know that gay people aren’t less worthy than straight people. Sadly enough, It is understandable that gay people consider themselves to have less self worth than others, since in many countries their love isn’t even legal. Although in New Zealand gay marriage is legal, is it still a fight for equality in many other places across the globe, including Australia, a country we would consider very similar to ours. Although seemingly similar, gay marriage is still illegal in Australia, and there has been a recent yes/no poll for the public surrounding the legality of it, which highlights that overall we may not be as forward and as progressed in this issue as we think. It saddens me that gay marriage and equality is still an issue in our society, and that gay people still have a reason to be afraid. In America, where the song Same Love originated, Donald Trump has recently been voted into power. This is a scary time for homosexuals in America as well as others who do not fit his frame of thought, as Donald Trump isn’t

Love is a very evident theme throughout the novel. It is portrayed like more of an unacceptable and an unneeded part of society but, it is actually very prominent and is a major factor in how the plot moves along. It helps to shape characters and push them to make the decisions they do in the end. There are a few different parts of love as a whole that are used to move the story along as well as shaping the characters themselves; the physical aspect, the devotion aspect and lastly the raw, mental aspect of love. Some types of love in this novel are very blatant and obvious, but there are some things that fly under the radar, so to say, and we don’t even notice.