character‚ he reminded me of some long lost brother.” (10). The fictional book‚ “On the Road” by Jack Kerouac is about two good friends Sal Paradise and Dean Moriarty from the beat generation which are people’s stereotype in 1950’s and early 60’s to people who experiments in drugs‚ wears black‚ and explores jazz; traveled from east to west and Mexico in search for ecstasy and jazz. Although these characters; Sal and Dean‚ get along well they also have a lot of difference than similarities when it comes
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Andy Le English 1A 3-5 PM 9/9/15 Transformation In the upcoming essay we’re about to do‚ I want to explore the ideas of Jack Kerouac’s transformation throughout the book. When he wrote “On the Road.” people expect him to be this happy optimistic guy. Jack Kerouac was an example of youth and freedom. To everyone he was this person that changed everyone’s life and even made a change to people’s viewpoint of literature. He was someone that represented the Beat Generation and was even considered the
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Fronczak Mr. Thayer English 12‚ Period 9 April 23‚ 2013 Jack Kerouac Jean-Louis Lebris de Kerouac‚ later known as Jack Kerouac‚ was born on March 12‚ 1922 in Lowell‚ Massachusetts. He was born to his mother and father‚ Gabrielle Levesque and Leo Kerouac. Jack Kerouac grew up with his three older siblings. One brother was Gerard who‚ at the age of nine‚ passed away from rheumatic fever (biography.com). Growing up‚ Kerouac loved spending his time on sports and reading. He ended up being
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Throughout the novel On the Road‚ there is a constant battle between the East and West. Dean‚ from the West‚ has very different morals than Sal‚ from the East. Sal seems to have his life all figured out when he stays with his Aunt in New York. He’s writing his novel and has a girlfriend that he has actually considered marrying in the future. Unfortunately‚ whenever Dean shows up Sal acts like a totally different person. He drinks and he parties all because he can’t find a balance of what is right
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Mark Metzger Mr. Remy English 11 AP Language and Composition 5 November 2012 Jack Kerouac There have been many great American writers‚ but one of the most notable is Jack Kerouac. Not only did he develop a unique and interesting way of writing‚ he defined a culture. Jack Kerouac helped develop the Beat Generation‚ which originated from a group of American writers in 1950’s New York City. The Beat Generation writers‚ also known as “The Beats‚” had very liberal views‚ creating a culture involving
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Jack Kerouac When initially venturing to find the perfect person for this report‚ I first looked at some very interesting people. I found most of these interesting people were‚ at second glance‚ not so fascinating. I don’t doubt that every one of them had a drastic impact on the world around them‚ but I found that none of these people suited the taste I was looking for. I needed a person who was not only interesting and beneficial to this world but also had a certain characteristic I wanted this
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In Jack Kerouac’s novel‚ On The Road‚ main protagonist Dean Moriarty symbolizes an "almost" immortal flame of youth that embodies the rebellious generation of uncertainty that describes 1950s Beat culture. Desirable of everything at the same time‚ from his numerable fixations with drugs‚ his incalculable romantic entanglements with women‚ or his superficial preoccupation to be seen as an intellectual‚ we get to know Dean’s liberating and pioneering personality as the "Holy Goof" as well as an apparent
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The story of the Beat Generation novelist and poet‚ Jack Kerouac‚ who underwent a 63-day‚ self-imposed exile to battle drug abuse and demons of his past‚ while penning his novels. STORY COMMENTS DESOLATION ANGELS is a dramatic‚ character driven study of Beat Generation pioneer‚ Jack Kerouac. It’s a story of self-discovery‚ much like his “On The Road” trip of discovery. This script focuses on Jack Kerouac’s life struggle and journey with drug addiction and his decision to detox with a self-impose
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In 1944 Jack Kerouac‚ Allen Ginsberg and William Burroughs diverging paths led them to connect with each other in New York City‚ in order to begin what is called The Beat movement. The unexpected ingredient of each personality assisted in the precarious movement of the 1960s. Jack Kerouac originated as a skilled jock from a working class family in Massachusetts; if he had not injured his leg he may chosen to employ his scholarship to enter college as a star football player. However‚ that scenario
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concupiscence. On the Road‚ composed by renowned beat poet Jack Kerouac‚ has been an influence in millions of readers lives‚ inspiring masses to live freely while throwing caution to the wind. Indubitably‚ Kerouac lays instances of sexual conduct throughout his literature and acts as a touching stone for those who are unsure of their own sexuality. Although the beat generation was short lived‚ it carried strong connotations of promiscuity and situational sexual behavior. During the 1950’s in post-war America
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