Analysis Of Drums, Girls, And Dangerous Pie

Music is an outlet to all aspects of life and culture is a significant way of forming people and the way they live. Although not always seen directly culture has an overbearing influence on the music that is produced and made popular. The political Climate of the early seventies was full of fire with issues such as Vietnam and constant protest throughout the county. Later in the 70’s the end of the Vietnamese conflict brought the rise of the Watergate scandal and Iran Contra. These issues swept headlines and ingrained people’s thoughts. Social issues also played a big role in the developing culture of the seventies. Protests and constant outbreaks about gay rights and women’s rights seemed to

As one of their conversations comes to an end, Stephen thinks, “I remained silent. Unlike me, he doesn’t seem to need anything more. I guess all his years alone have left him comfortable with himself… Sometimes the house is so quiet I feel like the only noise that fills my mind is what I’ve created myself. Remembered conversations come back to me as if my friends and family were right here in the room” (17).

“The Boys in the Band”, is a play about male homosexual relationships and the revealing truths of being gay in the 1960s. The play gives audiences a distinct perspective of homosexuality on the stage up until that time. The setting is in a New York City apartment that is owned by Michael. He and his gay friends are preparing a birthday party for Harold. Alan McCarthy, a former college roommate of Michael, also shows up at the party unexpectedly. In this paper, we will focus on Alan and Harold and their behaviors and impacts in the play.

As Henry struggled to find himself he connected more with Sheldon who played Jazz music in the streets. This gave the reader a sense of comfort that after losing Keiko and his father he was able to connect with someone who respected him and supported who Henry was. Mrs. Beatty who was the cafeteria cook asked Henry to help her in the internment camps to serve the people living there. This scenario brought hope to the reader that Mrs. Beatty understood and empathized with what Henry was feeling when Keiko was forced to leave. Each time Henry connected with Keiko at the internment camp it elicited happiness that Henry did not allow the difference in him and Keiko to impact his feelings. It was disappointing to read Keiko never returned from the internment camp. Henry’s decision to move on with Ethyl was shocking and somewhat disappointing. After being married and sharing a son, Ethyl passed away which was another gloomy experience in the book. It was a surprise when Henry chose to look for Keiko’s items that she left behind. Henry’s reflection on his relationship with his son, Marty and the desire to improve it was heartwarming as was the relationship Henry developed with Samantha, Marty’s fiancé. As the story came to an end and Henry was face to face again with Keiko it brought delight to the reader that after all these years and all the heart wrenching experience they were able to reconnect like they had never been apart.

People change and grow through their experiences and conflicts. For example, just 2 years ago I was a sixth grader. There was a lot more homework than I ever had in my non-accelerated / magnet elementary school. I had to work harder and for longer hours, but as a result, I was much more mature and knowledgeable. I improved my work habits and increased my concentration. In Judith Ortiz Cofer’s “First Love”, a 14 year old girl is in love with a high school senior. She does everything she can to try to see him more often. At the end, she thinks she learns the true meaning of love. In Richard Wright’s “The Street”, a boy has to go shopping for food, but he is constantly stopped by a gang who beats him up. At the end, he beats up the gang with a stick his mother gave him because he had to to return home. In both “The Street” by Richard Wright and “First Love” by Judith Ortiz Cofer, the characters start out as shy and naive, but end up as aware and wiser as a result of their respective conflicts.

The Changeable nature of life affects us all somehow. Whether it be moving to a new city, having children, or losing people that we love, it can affect people in many different ways. For example, in the novel, the main character

In life, we all have an impulse to change. We grow in both good and bad ways. We mature, and most importantly gain a better understanding of life. A crucial aspect of change is its ability for other perspectives to emerge. Change and dynamic characters are demonstrated effectively in the novel, The Outsiders, which focuses on a gang in the 1960’s, their everyday troubles and interactions, as well as the effects of them on their lives.

The book Following the Drum Women at the Valley Forge Encampment gave a very good incite to not just what it was like for the men at Valley Forge, but what it was like for the women who were there. “In the winter of 1777-8 at Valley Forge there were about one woman of every forty-four men” (Loane 133). I think book stressed that these women were incredibly helpful in the effort to rebuild this army through the rough winter, no matter what their job were. Although “ Washington did not think much of the women with the army; he once commanded every woman to leave camp, no matter what her contribution or marital state. The General’s unfavorable attitude toward the common camp women did not extend to all women Valley Forge” (4). To me it’s interesting that General Washington said this about the women there, because throughout the book I felt Washington enjoyed the presence of his wife and the other troop’s wives at the encampment.

Nick, the narrator throughout the book, experiences changes but not as many as other characters. Nick was a shy

In the ninth story, The Secret Letters, we learned about Steven Pen, ho is poisoned by his seacret son whom he had with Pauline. Unfotuantly for Steven, his father had a secret also. Pauline was his secret daughter, which meant that Pauline and Steven were half brother and sister. Steven is different than some of the others the family, although for the most part of the story he is poisoned, he was able to, in the end rid his inner poison. Steven Pen, who is the speaker, was never told that Pauline was his sister. They had a child together out of wedlock. Steve was told by his father to forget about Pauline; he listened to his father and stood her up. Steven moved on with his life yet his secret poison stayed with him and grew stronger. The

In some plays the experience of an important character changes him or her. In others the experiences of an important character leaves him or her almost completely unchanged. In Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun, Walter Lee Younger goes from being selfish to being the man his family needs. The road to becoming the man they needed was very rocky and difficult at times.

In the book Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie, many characters went through changes in the way they act and their personalities. Scott is going into high school, with his group of friends. Scott is trying to gain the attention from Julia, his high school crush. When his friend group breaks apart, he has to find a way to make new friends. Scott was able to break out of his comfort zone, making his way through high school. Scott changed the most in Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie by growing out of his comfort zone to make new friends, and to become less judgemental of others.

This change is a positive and uplifting change of self for the protagonist in this novel.

Both of the novels ‘The Flight to Canada’ by Ishamel Reed and ‘The Different Drummer’ by Melvin Kelley were powerful and uplifting. The main subject of these two novels are slavery and freedom allowing the characters to search for their identity either spiritually or physically. ‘The Different Drummer’ is the novel that encourages us to strive and push oneself to make a real difference in life, and stop taking our lives and existence for granted. Both novels detailed the story of the main characters, that

Turtle Boogie Down is a 3-Day fiction live music concert for the intended audience young and older adults ages 18-55 that raises awareness for endangered species, Sea Turtles. Turtle Boogie Down is inspired by 1970s era of Disco music. Music artists are very diverse that would fit for every audience personalities for the chosen age group. In connection, the process I went through was researching, designing a website, mood boards, wireframes, and design comps. The brand attributes that were communicated was fun, vibrant and energetic that set the tone for the project.