Breaking The Prairie Symbol

It is not difficult to at first dismiss the similarities of Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and Homer’s Odyssey as entirely superficial. Both are examples of the narrative pattern of The Hero’s Journey; the Odyssey presented as an epic that was so influential it birthed the entire western cannon of story telling and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn written in the tradition of the Great American Novel that defined the spirit of the age in the United States. Each respective hero embarks on a journey, encounters strange places and people, overcomes the odds they are confronted with, winning the day and ultimately returning home before their next adventure (Coupe). Beneath this pattern however, lie similarities so consistent, that one cannot help but wonder, did Twain use Homer’s Odyssey as a blueprint for The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn? By examining the story of Huck Finn’s trip down the Mississippi through the lens of the Odyssey, I endeavor to show how the deeper similarities between these two classics not only tie them together from centuries apart, but that the influence of Homer’s epic is alive and well in Twain’s novel.

During the early formation of our nation, many great authors were putting their thoughts and feelings down on paper. These early American writers were the foundation upon which the literary culture of America was founded. Among these are the early writings of John Smith, Anne Bradstreet and Thomas Jefferson. Their writings were completed during a time of exploration and colonization characterized by many historical political and cultural transitions, and their literature accurately describes the events of that period. The literary works of these important authors convey the hardships that they experienced in a new land, as well as the evolution of the government and culture.

“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see (Edgar Degas).” Art can range from paintings, photos, metal working, abstracts and much more. It can take you places where you’re not and it allows you to interpret things differently from other people. There are many pieces of art that are placed throughout Iowa State campus, from the art inside of the many halls to the sculptures and even the buildings that fill campus. These are all just a few pieces of art that have their own meaning and interpretation. The sculpture Border Crossing, located near MacKay Hall, is just one of many located throughout campus. This sculpture represents pushing towards a goal and not giving up no matter the obstacles and that overcoming an obstacle is possible, it also shows the acceptance of culture. Each piece of art has its own emotions attached to it, the sculpture Border Crossing is just one of many that helps support the students of Iowa State.

I could not believe how detailed a person could make a mural like that out of a tree. It was truly amazing. I can not imagine the time and dedication that person put into it. I am sure they are proud of where it is being displayed.

University of Iowa. He painted the familiar surroundings and everyday life of his nativestate and was one of the Regionalist group of painters of the American Scene. He once said that all the really good ideas he ever had came to him while he was milking a cow. In 1930, the Art Institute of Chicago purchased one of his most famous paintings, American Gothic, for $300.00, and he immediately received national attention. At the

The American frontier hero is very present in our culture, and those heroes have come from different traditions of males in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The start of the American frontier hero goes back into the early decades of American colonization. There have been investigations of the heroic stereotype that suggests that American frontier heroes played a very important role in the shaping of American literature and culture than had previously been known by Denise MacNeil and Mary Rowlandson. Following up after reading “The Account of Mary Rowlandson and Other Indian Captivity Narratives,” it was an eye opener for myself. Furthermore, it was an eye opener, because many of us take life for granted and do not realize someone

I thought the First Amendment exhibit was very action packed with so many different types of artwork on display. I really liked how it was set up by the students at Iowa State too. I loved how the exhibit made you feel like you were right in the action. Some of the pieces that really caught my attention were Teen Vogue, Saint John the Baptist Preaching, and Women March Iowa.

After visiting the UNLV Majorie Barrick Museum, I was especially drawn to two specific pieces of artwork. The first artwork to be discussed will be Red Groom’s Bicentennial Bandwagon (1975). The second artwork to be discussed will be The 1920s – The Migrants Arrive and Cast Their Ballots (1974), by Jacob Lawrence.

With the painting not being fully finished, the bird is the first thing that pops out at you. 6.Thistle Bush With Farm This painting was also done by Leon Bonvin, a French artist. He loved capturing sceneries of plants and making it the focal point of the picture. He used space and captured movement by painting leafs as if they were blowing in the wind.

This has the Nebraskan tone to it because there is nothing but crops for miles. This could represent the blandness or emptiness that Claude felt while he was still in Nebraska with his family. In the cover all that is shown is Claude working on the crops by cutting them down. This hard task is dull and could represent the blandness and lack of interesting things in his time in Nebraska. Nebraska is usually associated with the Great Plains and its rural locations that farmers live on. It appears, because of the use of colors, that it is similar to other mid-western works of art. I like this art because it can directly relate to Claude if were to have survived the war. The piece of art reminds me of The Grapes of Wrath cover because of the colors and the rural feeling it has. Obviously, the scene shown would have taken place early on in the novel because he is still manually working on the farm by himself. (Homer n.p). (33 Lines; 539

For this reason, the government of the United States wished to honour the progress of America as a nation, as well as the deeds committed by Lincoln in order to assist America through one of its darkest nights. So, the Lincoln Memorial was built to serve this purpose. Because of the great significance the statue held for the country, many were wary that the monument might set in stone a misinformed interpretation of Lincoln’s work and deeds, which would teach later generations and form future education

Art in the Village is an art gallery located in Casey Jones Village in Jackson, Tennessee. This gallery features over 20 local artist’s stunning pieces in a wide assortment of mediums. With paintings, woodwork, sculptures, ceramics, and jewelry, this gallery had a variation of art to view or purchase. Due to the fact that there is artwork from many different artists in the Art in the Village, there is not a theme to the artwork there. However, after reviewing all the art, you can notice that each artist had their own theme. Each artist shares their inimitable talents and artistic gifts, making this gallery one of a kind. Though the great pieces in this gallery were boundless, one piece that really stuck out was “River Runs Through” by Jette Garner.

Even in a small town, there is a variety of art everywhere you look. Some art is more unique and interesting than others, which is one of the many reasons why I love our small town. The art in this community has a special place in my life because I have grown up in this area; Humphrey’s county was and always will be my childhood. Although many things in Humphrey’s County interest me, some tend to fascinate me more than others. The three pieces of art that interest me the most in this community are Paint Rock, Cherry Bottom, and the train at the City Hall.

The second piece I critiqued was also a photo from the set of “Lonesome Dove”. The second piece of art was titled “Gus on Porch,” and was also taken by Bill Wittliff. This piece of work was very interesting to me because although I am not from Texas, I believe that this photo depicts how many outsiders of Texas, view the states past. This photo features

“Nighthawks” by Edward Hopper is one of my all-time favorite paintings and has been a painting I have enjoyed researching throughout my life because of how much I resonate with this work of art. This is an astonishing painting, not only in the sense of it being a piece of beautiful art and art history but because this is a piece that is so significant and loved by so many people around the world. I would say that even if you have not ever seen the original painting, you have probably seen it reproduced in different ways in many different places.