Pharrell Williams 'Song Modern Times' By Charlie Chaplin
In “Modern Times (1936)” Charlie Chaplin was a factory worker struggles to survive during the great depression. Charlie suffers from a breakdown from work and is sent to hospital, only to come out unemployed. Charlie goes through several jobs and gets arrested numerous times. Many people would be stress from this situation, but Chapin grows numb to this and stays positive to find another job. He runs into a girl named Ellen who is escaping the police for stealing. He attempts to save her by taking the blame, but fails. To see her again he gets arrested again by stealing food at a cafeteria. He meets up with Ellen and escape hoping to find a better life. Chapin find a couple of more job to be only be fired from. In the end police found Ellen
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to arrest her but they manage to get away again. Ellen begins to lose all hope to the struggle to survive, but Chapin insist that they would make it.
Chapin begins to find unhappiness when he finds Ellen, he choose to get arrested for the chance to see her again. Once he found that one person who had the same ambition and mindset he did he fell in love. Knowing he had Ellen by his side he could never give up and she kept his hope alive for a better future. “If there is nothing to lose but something to gain by trying, by all means one should keep trying.” ("Hard Times Sayings and Hard Times Quotes | Wise Old Sayings")
Man's ability to achieve happiness in the middle of difficulties changed over the years, because the film has displayed that happiness has different meaning over time. Starting from past to present, in “Modern Times” Chapin show that happiness comes from become emotionless to all the negativity around. Staying positive, starting everyday a new day, and never losing hope during the Great Depression. In “It’s a Wonderful Life” George had to stop looking on the bad things on life and be grateful for what he had in front of him. Which were his wife, children, and a whole town that would support him if he was in trouble? By putting aside his dream he helps many others become very successful and happy. In “The Pursuit of Happyness” Chris overcome the every obstacle that lives throw at you, from being homeless, to getting arrested and lacking education. Knowing that he has nothing lose and everything to gain, he has all the encouragement he need to accomplish goals. Seeing the results from all the hard work you put in can bring happiness. Throughout all the songs, literary works, and course documents of this unit, I found what gets people through difficult times is music.
Pharrell Williams' song "Happy" is an perfect song that have an influential effect that touches people worldwide. This song brings happiness to anyone in their most difficult times. “Happy came out during a bleak time of year when people were feeling lower than they already were, given it was the tail end of a recession, People want songs that really give them a good feeling” ("How Pharrell Williams Captured the Essence of Happiness"). I believe music can get people through the most difficult times because we listen to music get forget about everyone for that moment and focus on the vibe the songs bring. happiness In the chorus of the song it says “clap along if you feel like a room without out a roof", there is no boundary what you can do when your happy shoot for the stars. Pharrell says “bring me down, can't nothing bring me down, my level's too high. Knowing all the unhelpfulness in your life when your happiness is going through the roof nothing can bring you down In the chorus he uses “clap if you feel like”, clapping is something that you do when you happy, from clapping from receiving an award to clapping when dancing. If a song has an important meaning that relates you will never forget it and listen to it whatever you’re feeling
down.
Gender issues impact the happiness levels of men had a negative and women had a positive affect. “In the 1930’s during the Great Depression, men were expected to work and earn a living for their family” ("Gender Roles in 1930s - TKAM Background Research - #loa6"). Men views were they had to be head of the household and had to be strong to support their family During the Great Depression there wasn’t lot of jobs for men. So the women had to step up and start to support the family. This gave women more meaning than just staying home and taking take care of the children. This made women feel happier to be seen as an equal to men. But men didn’t like this there was scared that they will take the entire good paying job. Having your wife as the head of the household was seen unmanly at the time. Men felt less respected, while women felt more appreciated to become to work.
Shirley Temple provided happiness to people of the Depression by joy and laughter to everyone. Her song touches many people and helps them escape their nightmares and find happiness. Seeing her dance and sings, can only thing how this little girl can be so happy in the worst times. “Shirley Temple emitted optimism and brave worthy cheer that lifted the spirits of millions, formed their collective charm, incarnate the hopes and dreams of many Americans”. ("The Little Girl Who Fought the Great Depression").” There isn’t anyone in our era that has had similar effects Shirley Temple because when haven’t had a spokesperson who we could look to for hope during the recession. They may have family members or friends that help lift our spirts during that times, but not a single person we the whole nation can look up to.
In conclusion, how Chris Gardner in “The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)”, George Bailey in “It's a Wonderful Life (1946)” and, Charlie Chaplin in “Modern Times (1936)” achieve happiness within unhappiness. Explained what happens in these films that symbolize man's ability to deal with misery, experience peace and joy even in difficult times, and transform unhappiness into happiness. How man's ability to achieve happiness in the midst of difficulties changed over the years. Explains that song is what gets people through difficult times. Enlighten how gender issues impacted the happiness levels of men and women. Make clear what Shirley Temple provided happiness to people of the Depression and why there isn’t anyone in our era that has had similar effects.
to arrest her but they manage to get away again. Ellen begins to lose all hope to the struggle to survive, but Chapin insist that they would make it.
Chapin begins to find unhappiness when he finds Ellen, he choose to get arrested for the chance to see her again. Once he found that one person who had the same ambition and mindset he did he fell in love. Knowing he had Ellen by his side he could never give up and she kept his hope alive for a better future. “If there is nothing to lose but something to gain by trying, by all means one should keep trying.” ("Hard Times Sayings and Hard Times Quotes | Wise Old Sayings")
Man's ability to achieve happiness in the middle of difficulties changed over the years, because the film has displayed that happiness has different meaning over time. Starting from past to present, in “Modern Times” Chapin show that happiness comes from become emotionless to all the negativity around. Staying positive, starting everyday a new day, and never losing hope during the Great Depression. In “It’s a Wonderful Life” George had to stop looking on the bad things on life and be grateful for what he had in front of him. Which were his wife, children, and a whole town that would support him if he was in trouble? By putting aside his dream he helps many others become very successful and happy. In “The Pursuit of Happyness” Chris overcome the every obstacle that lives throw at you, from being homeless, to getting arrested and lacking education. Knowing that he has nothing lose and everything to gain, he has all the encouragement he need to accomplish goals. Seeing the results from all the hard work you put in can bring happiness. Throughout all the songs, literary works, and course documents of this unit, I found what gets people through difficult times is music.
Pharrell Williams' song "Happy" is an perfect song that have an influential effect that touches people worldwide. This song brings happiness to anyone in their most difficult times. “Happy came out during a bleak time of year when people were feeling lower than they already were, given it was the tail end of a recession, People want songs that really give them a good feeling” ("How Pharrell Williams Captured the Essence of Happiness"). I believe music can get people through the most difficult times because we listen to music get forget about everyone for that moment and focus on the vibe the songs bring. happiness In the chorus of the song it says “clap along if you feel like a room without out a roof", there is no boundary what you can do when your happy shoot for the stars. Pharrell says “bring me down, can't nothing bring me down, my level's too high. Knowing all the unhelpfulness in your life when your happiness is going through the roof nothing can bring you down In the chorus he uses “clap if you feel like”, clapping is something that you do when you happy, from clapping from receiving an award to clapping when dancing. If a song has an important meaning that relates you will never forget it and listen to it whatever you’re feeling
down.
Gender issues impact the happiness levels of men had a negative and women had a positive affect. “In the 1930’s during the Great Depression, men were expected to work and earn a living for their family” ("Gender Roles in 1930s - TKAM Background Research - #loa6"). Men views were they had to be head of the household and had to be strong to support their family During the Great Depression there wasn’t lot of jobs for men. So the women had to step up and start to support the family. This gave women more meaning than just staying home and taking take care of the children. This made women feel happier to be seen as an equal to men. But men didn’t like this there was scared that they will take the entire good paying job. Having your wife as the head of the household was seen unmanly at the time. Men felt less respected, while women felt more appreciated to become to work.
Shirley Temple provided happiness to people of the Depression by joy and laughter to everyone. Her song touches many people and helps them escape their nightmares and find happiness. Seeing her dance and sings, can only thing how this little girl can be so happy in the worst times. “Shirley Temple emitted optimism and brave worthy cheer that lifted the spirits of millions, formed their collective charm, incarnate the hopes and dreams of many Americans”. ("The Little Girl Who Fought the Great Depression").” There isn’t anyone in our era that has had similar effects Shirley Temple because when haven’t had a spokesperson who we could look to for hope during the recession. They may have family members or friends that help lift our spirts during that times, but not a single person we the whole nation can look up to.
In conclusion, how Chris Gardner in “The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)”, George Bailey in “It's a Wonderful Life (1946)” and, Charlie Chaplin in “Modern Times (1936)” achieve happiness within unhappiness. Explained what happens in these films that symbolize man's ability to deal with misery, experience peace and joy even in difficult times, and transform unhappiness into happiness. How man's ability to achieve happiness in the midst of difficulties changed over the years. Explains that song is what gets people through difficult times. Enlighten how gender issues impacted the happiness levels of men and women. Make clear what Shirley Temple provided happiness to people of the Depression and why there isn’t anyone in our era that has had similar effects.