They Want To Change Their Reputation -
In the movie Grease, arguably the most iconic musical of all time, Sandra Dee Olsson, portrayed by Olivia Newton-John, abandons her good-girl dresses and cardigans for a pair of leather trousers and a packet of cigarettes. This she does in an attempt to win the heart of Danny Zuko, the school’s most eligible greaser.
Today, there are hundreds upon thousands of girls who would like to follow in the footsteps of Olivia Newton-John’s character and shed their reputations as shy, law-abiding girls to become known as leather-clad rebels, always good for some red lipstick or a fake ID. The most surefire way to earn such a reputation is to hook up with an established bad boy and make sure everybody sees you getting up to no good together.
They Like Tattoos -
A significant portion of the typical girl’s love for the typical bad boy can be traced back to tattoos. Women have long had a fascination with guys with tattoos and the rise of the internet has made it possible for them to admire heavily tattooed males via websites and blogs entirely dedicated to the subject. Once they have grown used to seeing tatted-up men clad in boxer briefs, they are unable to derive any joy from baby-faced
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The classic film features James Dean playing the role of Jim Stark, who is essentially just James Dean under a different name. A surly and rebellious youth, Dean’s character wears a badass leather jacket and rides around on a motorcycle, getting in fights and causing trouble. The movie really glamorizes bad boys and is to this day seen as the greatest depiction of teenage angst in the history of cinema. Pretty much every girl who has seen it since Rebel Without A Cause was released in the fall of 1955 has fallen madly in love with James Dean (I may have even developed something of a crush on him when I first saw
Gregory Boyle begins chapter eight: “Success with a few questions that seem so simplistic at first glance. What is success and what is failure? What is good and what is bad? Setback or progress?” (Boyle 167). Taking a few moments to process these questions, one realizes that the question is quite complex and difficult. Success has such a subjective definition that it can only be defined by the one who answers the question of “what is success to you?” and has no universal definition. Specifically with gang members, success in the context of their lives is about personal growth and less about tangible results. “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will
How would you feel if you were left alone in an Island? In the book “Hatchet” by Gary Paulsen, Brian the main character. Brian is a 13-year-old boy who has been living alone on an island for several months that he needs to learn how to survive without depending on anyone else. Brian shows grit by being courageous, setting long-term goals, and being with resilience. First, Brian so shows grit by being courageous.
The option to get or not get a tattoo is a personal one. Many people have strong feelings about both sides. "Tattoos: The Ultimate In Expression" is better supported because it provides real-world scenarios from real people.
In The Outsiders, a book written by S.E. Hinton, there are two polar opposite gangs, the socs and the greasers. The socs, who are high class, have mustangs and “tuff” cars and wear plaid clothing called madras. The Greasers, who are lower class, are known for their long and greasy hair, wearing leather jackets and being hoods. They only have each other and always have everyone’s back. No matter the situation like leaving a door open in case they need to run away from home because of an abusive dad , they can count on one another. Ponyboy, a 14 year old Greaser, who is also the protagonist, along with other characters lose themselves while trying to be someone else they’re not. Hinton teaches us that it is important to remember that individual
Grease was a musical production performed by the Metropolitan State University of Denver's department of theatre, in later September and early October of 2015. Grease is a musical mainly about two characters Danny Zuko and Sandy Olsson. These two fell in love over the summer, but then reality hits them when it's time for school to start again. Well, Sandy ends up transferring to Rydell High School where Danny attends. Danny acts like he doesn't know Sandy and wants nothing to do with her, but Sandy just wants their summer love back and is willing to completely change herself for Danny to love her again.
The book I read to better understand and gain sympathy for returning citizens is Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion (ISBN 978-1439153154) by Father Gregory Boyle, S.J. $14 can afford this 240-page autobiography about a Jesuit priest serving one of the most troubled neighborhoods in the most unique way.
Have you ever been left alone to fend for yourself? Or had no one to support you through your hardest times? You would ask yourself this while reading the captivating story in the book Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. After surviving the traumatizing plane crash while going to his father's house, Brian was left alone to fend for himself in the canadian wilderness with nothing but a hatchet his mother gave him. For 54 days completely on his own, he survived through the toughest times and all the challenges he faced. And while doing so he changed mentally and physically and this helped him to survive.
In Gary Paulsen’s novel Hatchet, the protagonist evolves in the skill vital for existence by understanding what he did wrong the first time. This is shown in many ways throughout the book and the ones I’m going to highlight are: Brian developing in rationing his food, Brian develops with his courage, Brian develops with his maturity and when Brian’s fish spear didn’t work.
In the book Hatchet, a thirteen year old named Brian, is stranded in the Canadian woods because his plane had crashed. Brian was in the woods for fifty-four days. In those fifty-four days, Brian learned how to survive on his own. In my opinion, Brian does what he can to survive on his own. In the following paragraphs, I will explain how Brian survives during his time in the Canadian woods.
In this novel, the Greasers feel like the true outsiders. When Ponyboy is in biology class, he takes out a switchblade and a soc girl says, “They’re right. You are a hood.” (Doc B). The Soc girl called him a hood because she has heard stuff about him from other people. So he is known to be a hood, which doesn’t make him part of society.
Have you ever been stranded by yourself in the wild? Well in the book Hatchet by Gary Paulsen Brian got stranded. Brian couldn't have done it if he didn't have food. I think the two most important Ah Ha moment is when the figured out which way his father was.
Tattoos have been around throughout our history, from Egyptian times to the present day. Many people may say they know the history of tattoos, and where they originate from, but do they really? Does one know that there were reasons that some people had tattoos? There may be people who know the actual history of tattoos and body art and why one would decide to get one; however there are people who do not. To be able to understand the idea of tattoos, one should educate themselves to the history of tattoos. Although tattoos have been considered taboo and a stereotype, history reveals that this particular form of body art has been used for self expression, status and
Do tattoos identify a person and who they are? I myself have tattoos, many people have tattoos for all different reasons they may stand for something important in their lives could be cultural or religious people feel that tattoos are a symbol of art. Judging a person on his or her tattoos is like judging a book by its cover or judging a person based on their race.
A persons’ image is vital when meeting someone for the first time. Our peers, employers, family, superiors, even strangers that you walk past can automatically judge someone, and imagine how they present themselves to the world. Tattoos have been predominantly linked with a rebellious attitude and pictured on out of control stereotypes such as rock starts, bikers, sailors, and disobedient teenagers who want nothing more than to hack off their parents. With a new coming of age generation and a step into a more lenient and liberal society these types of patrons still participate in body art but so do doctors, lawyers, or just the run of the mill house mom. Tattoos signify religious beliefs, cultural influence, or each individual’s sole
Shawn Mendes’ “Treat You Better” encourages teen girls to leave harmful relationships with aggressive visuals and compassionate lyrics. Shawn Mendes’ song “Treat You Better” inspires the target audience by the use of shocking visuals. Firstly, the music video connects with teen girls because it plays with the audiences’ emotions through abuse and violence. In one image, the boy aggressively talks and pushes the main girl around. The same boy punches another teen while his girlfriend stands by helpless. Lastly, the audience sees the girl in an unsafe situation while in a car with the main boy. The harmful situations expose these relationships with the violent visuals. This violence and abuse encourage teenage girls to get out of relationships