(Uncool).” This line of the poem means be confident enough to stand out. Be happy to be different. In the poem Alice Walker uses the phrases “impetuous fools” to describe those who looked down upon outcasts. Do not let society change you. The line at the end of the poem “Qualified to live” means to live your life for you‚ because it is your life. I really like this poem by Alice Walker‚ and the inexplicit meaning behind it. To me this poem told me to love who I am‚ and all my flaws. To not dwell on
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Calloway‚ Ayasha Eng 102 - 010 Feb - 19 - 04 Explication of Alice Walkers "a woman is not a potted plant" Walker writes this poem using a potted plant as metaphor describing a woman’s role in the 20th century. The speaker in Walker’s poem describes the great depression of women during this point in time‚ by unfolding the difference between a potted plant and a woman. The 20th century was a time in which women were expected to do as her man said‚ not as he did. After World Wars I and II the expected
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The poem‚ I’m Getting Old Now begins with the statement: “I’m Getting Old Now” bringing out the poet’s awareness of his advancing age. As one grows old and nears the end‚ one thinks a great deal about the past‚ especially the happy times; similarly‚ the poet thinks a lot about his childhood and in his dreams‚ he sees his mother as she had been when he was a child growing up in their old house. He dreams that she was standing stock still in the garden‚ over the hill‚ behind their house and looking
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The Comparison of 1984 vs. Now By: Cody Tate The story is told by a man with the name of Winston Churchill. He is part of a ruling party in London‚ which is in the nation of Oceania. Winston lives in a society where everything he does he is watched by the party. It’s like they stalk him watching him through telescreens at his home or even on the street. He is always being watched by what by a leader he sees and others see as Big Brother. In his this world the government controls every aspect
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What? How? When? Ten Years? It always amazed me to see that I constantly change my answer to the question of where do I see myself in ten years. I will be in the mid thirties in ten years from now‚ and by then I will probably be more grounded. As always‚ my answer is depended on whom I hang out with at the moment as well as leisure activities I am engaging in. Sometimes I see myself in my favorite movies characters such as babe from the movie "pig in the city‚" or a part-time working wife as in "Stepmom"
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Heart of Darkness‚ written by Joseph Conrad and “Apocalypse Now”‚ a movie directed by Francis Coppola represent two outstanding examples that compare relevant ideas regarding racism‚ colonialism‚ and prejudices. The two combine film along with descriptive language to portray their mastery during different eras. For Heart of Darkness‚ Conrad uses his writing techniques to illustrate Marlow in the Congo‚ while in “Apocalypse Now”‚ Coppola uses film editing and close ups on important scenes with unique
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Mana‚ NPR Here and Now ‘Then and Now American Dreams” Attn: Ethan Lindsey-Editor 1667 East Broadway Avenue Boston‚ Mass. 10002 Dear Ethan Lindsey‚ I am writing to voice my concern with your recent article and broadcast on NPR’s Here and Now show titled “Then and Now American Dreams” it leads the reader to believe the American dream is no longer attainable. The American Dream is an important part of our culture and has been since the time of the Declaration of Independence.
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even hairstyles have transformed. If in three years so much can change imagine‚ how much things have changed since our parents were in school. From "bell-bottoms" to "baggy jeans"‚ from "groovy" to "slammin"‚ and from the infamous "pompadour" to the now popular "buzz cut". If these things are so different‚ I wonder how much other things have changed? One of the biggest changes‚ since my parents were in high school‚ is the way birth control‚ sex educations‚ and sexual activity are looked at. When
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One of the most intriguing themes in this novel is most certainly racism. Racism is an unnecessary act which is still living in the world today which keeps people reading this novel and is the one of the things that inspired Alice Walker to write this novel. One example of racism is during the beginning of the novel. The mayor’s wife rudely spoke racist words to Sofia‚ one of the main characters. She tells Sofia‚ "All your children so clean‚ would you like to work for me‚ be my maid
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My Vision As a Christian I believe only God knows the future. Fifty years from now I visualize the world different in many ways‚ however‚ similar in others: Differences could range from the environment to entertainment. Whereas‚ similarity can range from lifestyle and work place or vice versa. Do not get me wrong or think I am blaspheming‚ but purely revealing my imagination. Haiti is where I live‚ it is my home. My possible scenario for the future of Haiti is… In Haiti‚ I foresee lifestyle continuing
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