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    ideas‚ with language. As James stated early on in his passage‚ “I am acquainted with many people and things‚ which I know very little about‚ except their presence in the places where I have met them.” He then went on and told us: I know the color blue when I see it‚ and the flavor of a pear when I taste it! I know an inch when I move my finger through it; a second of time‚ when I feel it pass; an effort of attention when I make it; a difference between two things when I notice it; but about the

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    used spiritual music in his “Symphony from the New World.” Then‚ Spirituals affected the creation of Jazz music and inspired the origination of gospels which are religious songs with Christian values. Blues music came from a combination of African rhythms and American folk song themes. Then‚ blues and gospels influenced rock ‘n’ roll‚ soul‚ and hip-hop to originate‚ giving America several popular music genres. Furthermore‚ spirituals deeply impacted the African American community. During times of

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    Blues is a genre and musical form originated by African Americans rooted in the Deep South of the United States around the end of the 19th century. Its sound merges spirituals‚ work songs‚ field hollers‚ shouts‚ chants‚ and rhymed simple narrative ballads‚ characterized by call and response. From porches to speakeasy’s to the first recording of Mamie Smith’s recorded “Crazy Blues” in 1920‚ this music genre heavily influenced Rock. In

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    Toy Store Observation

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    Store Observation • For toddlers they had one aisle‚ one side for girls and one side for boys. On the girl side‚ they had many toys that had to do with animals‚ baby dolls‚ and stuffed animals. Most items were pastel colors many pinks‚ purple‚ light blue‚ light green. On the boy side the primary colors stood out. Most items were cars‚ trains‚ trucks‚ mostly vehicles. • For older children‚ aisles were dedicated to just boys and other to just girls. The most dominant color in the girl aisles was

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    problem that is very interesting to analyze. So in here I want to analyze the character of Pecola that is shaped from her family and her society. In here the big question for analyze the changing of Pecola’s character: What make Pecola want to have blue eyes and get it until she seems crazy? And for this question‚ I use close reading and Psychoanalysis for know about the changing of Pecola’s Character and what the psychology problem in herself. Psychoanalysis Psychoanalysis studies the often times

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    things happen for a reason. In the quote‚ “some will win/ some will lose/some were born to sing the blues” (17‚ 18)‚ consequently‚ there is actually truth in the line‚ something that people can relate to. Every person will “win or lose” at some point in their life. Clearly then‚ the lines become very real to the listener. The listener realizes that win or lose‚ sometimes you will grieve or “sing the blues” then you brush yourself off and go on. The lyric shown represents imagery and allusion. Pursuing

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    The evolution of folk music is rich in history and it is easy to see how the current events and the times created the changes that were to occur. Folk music got its roots from Anglo-American Folk Music and later evolved into what was known as the blues and continues to influence much of the music that is written to this day. Many artists have had major impacts on the music industry some of which are Bob Dylan‚ Woody Guthrie‚ Pete Seeger‚ Bessie Smith‚ Ma Rainey‚ Muddy Waters and B.B. King. Their

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    Elvis Presley started the movement to end segregation through his music; taking on the values “of blues‚ R&B‚ gospel‚ and country” and the dancing of gospel singers to a whole new population and generation (Friedlander 43). Creating this bridge of cultures‚ Elvis popularized African-American music‚ which of course caused more controversy‚ but non-the-less

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    Elvis Presley is considered a legend by many people today. He is commonly referred to as the “King of Rock and Roll.” Elvis has sold over one billion records and has 151 albums and singles (Kemp). Elvis is the artist with the largest number of gold‚ platinum‚ and multiplatinum certificates (Kemp). Elvis has performed in many arenas in the United States. Elvis Presley changed the culture of the United States by changing fandom‚ views on segregation‚ music‚ stardom‚ and fashion. Without Elvis‚ we

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    bass solo by Arvell Shaw‚ clarinet solo by Eddie Shu‚ trombone solo by Tyree Glenn and outstanding instrumental session in general. Louis Armstrong was the best trumpet player of this era and his trumpet solo sounded wonderful in this song «Black and Blue». Song has a very slow tempo with instrumental beginning and the Armstrong’s trumpet part‚ after that Armstrong took his vocal part and in combination with

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