duologue‚ it was important to remember my directorial intentions throughout in order for the audience to understand the complexity of the situation. ‘Translations’ was written by the Irish playwright Brian Friel in 1980‚ however‚ it is set in the 19th century in it fictional town on Baile Beag. Brian Friel stated that ‘Translations’ is “a play about language and only about language” but it deals with a wide range of issues‚ stretching from language and communication to cultural imperialism. He based
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The song “I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free‚” sung by Nina Simone‚ has a Civil Rights Movement message and purpose. Of course‚ it is about the freedom and rights that the African Americans were fighting for in this time. The overall theme of the song is about the overwhelming need to be free that was felt by many people during the Civil Rights Movement. This is shown in the lines “I wish I could break/All the chains holding me.” The lyrics of the song have a serious tone to them. The tone
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the feeling of being related to the songs. A music player and its music has become very influential to humans in creating different views on religion‚ racial beliefs‚ gender‚ principle‚ and attitude. Music can affect a person in many ways‚ it can change his views‚ decisions‚ beliefs and behavior through the lyrics and the message the song’s trying to convey. For example‚ when unpleasant messages about discrimination are evident in lyrics of some songs‚ this could be criticized by the society
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rebellion. These kinds of songs are so pervasive among young people that they considered these sins to be acceptable. Should Christians then listen to secular music? Have you ever thought of the effects it would have with your relationship with God? Do you think God will be glorified? An article from The New Yorker Magazine in April of 2006 quotes‚ “The human response to music is powerful and involuntary” (Schmidt‚ 2007‚ pg. 38). How many times as you listen to a song‚ that you subconsciously
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Wind Beneath My Wings By Better Midler is one of the songs that was chosen for the project theme. It also relates to any relationship It’s about a couple trying to say thank you for always being there and supporting each other through any hardship and obstacles that hit you in life. The emotions that was giving off is happiness because the person is thanking the other always being there and helping each other. The meaning behind the song is a bird cannot fly to great heights without wind. When someone
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Have you ever wondered about how it is to live in poverty? Nearly 3 billion people are living in poverty today. People in poverty can be affected by not having food‚ fresh water‚ and shelter. Many people help those living in unhealthy conditions‚ and Mother Teresa was one of them. Mother Teresa devoted her life to helping those around her that were not-so-fortunate‚ and she was the founder of many organizations that helped the poor. Mother Teresa helped those in poverty by inspiring those around
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something most people want and need. I think it’s important because it can be a major part of both community and individual experience. Music is a way of sharing a common bond or feeling. When we’re children‚ we learn very simple songs called nursery rhymes. These songs help make us part of our culture by telling us what’s acceptable and what’s not. We play and sing music in our religious ceremonies because it enhances the worship experience. We play music when we’re going to war or celebrating the
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The Love Song of Alfred J. Prufock Analysis Love is a powerful emotional drive that many authors write about. Many seek to obtain love‚ but never do. In the poem The Love Song of Alfred J. Prufock by T.S Elliot‚ this is true of Alfred Prufock. The meaning gathered from this poem is that‚ Prufock isn’t skilled at engaging in social intimacy because of his negative perceptions of the world. Three shifts in the poem amplify this meaning are shown in his dark descriptions of his surroundings‚ his
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dancers to eight of The Rolling Stones’ most memorable hits. Christopher Bruce based the production on the “sexual war” he witnessed growing up in the 1960’s. His intention was to celebrate the music of The Rolling Stones and use the qualities of the songs to reflect this. The production is set in the 1960’s when the rights of males and females began to equalise. The lighting during the performance of Rooster is mostly dark and dull. It is very simple with slight colour changes at times‚ but for
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my Grandfather was in the hospital. Brian‚ on the other hand‚ is more of a mentor. He has been a friend of mine since we were nine years old as well‚ but he was always a little more serious. We always talked about things rather than going out and doing things. Brian has been there to give me advice about guys‚ choices I have to make‚ and other problems that may come up. Just as Brian has been there for me‚ I have been there for him as well. When Brian has something on his mind‚ he will talk
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