Monday, May 11, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
works cited for Lena hORNE POWERPOINT
Lena Horne Tribute Site. 2007. 28 Feb. 2009
<http://www.lena-horne.com/lena_horne_tribute_site.htm>.
Lena Horne . 2009. The New York Times Company. 28 Feb.2009
<http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/557/09/>.
Lena Horne . 2008. Class Act. 28 Feb.2009
<http://www.classicmoviemusicals.com/horne.htm>.
Lena Horne: About The Performer . 2009. Educational Broadcasting Corporation. 28 Feb.2009
<http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/episodes/lena-horne/about-the-performer/487/>.
Ms. Brown this website won't let me format it the right way in MLA format
<http://www.lena-horne.com/lena_horne_tribute_site.htm>.
Lena Horne . 2009. The New York Times Company. 28 Feb.2009
<http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/557/09/>.
Lena Horne . 2008. Class Act. 28 Feb.2009
<http://www.classicmoviemusicals.com/horne.htm>.
Lena Horne: About The Performer . 2009. Educational Broadcasting Corporation. 28 Feb.2009
<http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/episodes/lena-horne/about-the-performer/487/>.
Ms. Brown this website won't let me format it the right way in MLA format
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Significant Quote
Temmi Adeyeni
AP English 3
Per.11, M.Brown
Quote: “De nigger woman is de mule uh de world so far as can see” (Hurston, 14)
In Zora Neale Hurston’s epic novel “Their Eyes were Watching God”, Hurston introduces a plethora of themes which include: having control, internal racism, self-realization. One of the most prominent themes, however, is the attitude exerted on African-American women during Reconstruction (the time period after the Civil War). Through Nanny’s dialogue, one can clearly see that the position of an African-American women was at the very “bottom of the barrel”. She was considered a man’s property and commodity. Therefore, weak, submissive, and unintelligent. Zora Neale Hurston uses Janie’s relationships as a medium of revealing this piece of information.
“De nigger woman is de mule uh de world so far as can see” (Hurston, 14). In this quote, Nanny compares the situation of African-American women to that of a mule’s. According to Dictionary.com, a mule is valued as a work animal or a person paid to carry or transport contraband. This can be seen through Janie’s interaction with men she had relationships with. For example: Janie’s relationship with Jody. Jody kept wanting to turn Janie onto a “Mayor’s wife”. Someone who was beyond everyone else. Somewhat like an invincible being. “You’se Mrs. Mayor Starks, Janie. I god Ah can’t see what uh woman uh yo stability would want tuh be treasuring all dat gum grease from folks dat don’t even own de house dey sleep in” (Hurston,54). Jody made it appear like he wanted Janie to change, because it would help her, When in reality, he wanted Janie to change for the sake of himself. Jody wanted Janie to change into someone that was regal, because he wanted the townspeople to see him as someone perfect. Therefore using Janie, as if she were a mule, to fulfill his own needs. In his own eyes, he saw himself as God and he wanted everyone else to see him as that. He had changed himself as much as he could and the only thing that needed to be changed was Janie.
Another way that Janie had been used as a mule was seen in her relationship with Logan Killicks. “looka heah,lil bit…cut up dese seed taters fuh me…Ah needs two mules dis yeah…Taters is going to be taters in de fall” (Hurston,27). As can be seen here, Logan is treating Janie like she was one of his mules. Logan wants Janie to do exactly what his mules would have done. Therefore, using Janie. Though he was not using Janie to boost up his ego, he was using her to boost up his financial stability. The fact that he treated her so well in the first few months of their marriage means that he just wanted her to feel committed to the relationship, therefore making her feel obligated to help him as much as he did her.
In Conclusion, Zora Neale Hurston clearly explains to readers the role of women in the Reconstruction. The women were being used like they were mules and like they were there to boost a man’s ego and wealth. They were free to express their opinions to some extent, just as long as they did not put down a man’s ego.
AP English 3
Per.11, M.Brown
Quote: “De nigger woman is de mule uh de world so far as can see” (Hurston, 14)
In Zora Neale Hurston’s epic novel “Their Eyes were Watching God”, Hurston introduces a plethora of themes which include: having control, internal racism, self-realization. One of the most prominent themes, however, is the attitude exerted on African-American women during Reconstruction (the time period after the Civil War). Through Nanny’s dialogue, one can clearly see that the position of an African-American women was at the very “bottom of the barrel”. She was considered a man’s property and commodity. Therefore, weak, submissive, and unintelligent. Zora Neale Hurston uses Janie’s relationships as a medium of revealing this piece of information.
“De nigger woman is de mule uh de world so far as can see” (Hurston, 14). In this quote, Nanny compares the situation of African-American women to that of a mule’s. According to Dictionary.com, a mule is valued as a work animal or a person paid to carry or transport contraband. This can be seen through Janie’s interaction with men she had relationships with. For example: Janie’s relationship with Jody. Jody kept wanting to turn Janie onto a “Mayor’s wife”. Someone who was beyond everyone else. Somewhat like an invincible being. “You’se Mrs. Mayor Starks, Janie. I god Ah can’t see what uh woman uh yo stability would want tuh be treasuring all dat gum grease from folks dat don’t even own de house dey sleep in” (Hurston,54). Jody made it appear like he wanted Janie to change, because it would help her, When in reality, he wanted Janie to change for the sake of himself. Jody wanted Janie to change into someone that was regal, because he wanted the townspeople to see him as someone perfect. Therefore using Janie, as if she were a mule, to fulfill his own needs. In his own eyes, he saw himself as God and he wanted everyone else to see him as that. He had changed himself as much as he could and the only thing that needed to be changed was Janie.
Another way that Janie had been used as a mule was seen in her relationship with Logan Killicks. “looka heah,lil bit…cut up dese seed taters fuh me…Ah needs two mules dis yeah…Taters is going to be taters in de fall” (Hurston,27). As can be seen here, Logan is treating Janie like she was one of his mules. Logan wants Janie to do exactly what his mules would have done. Therefore, using Janie. Though he was not using Janie to boost up his ego, he was using her to boost up his financial stability. The fact that he treated her so well in the first few months of their marriage means that he just wanted her to feel committed to the relationship, therefore making her feel obligated to help him as much as he did her.
In Conclusion, Zora Neale Hurston clearly explains to readers the role of women in the Reconstruction. The women were being used like they were mules and like they were there to boost a man’s ego and wealth. They were free to express their opinions to some extent, just as long as they did not put down a man’s ego.
Monday, February 16, 2009
trifles
In Trifles,Susan Glaspell tells a story about a woman who murdered her husband. The plot of the story might speak loud and clear about the time period, but the setting and the details in the story plays the role of being a major catalyst in helping readers understand how men and women interacted. Through the scenes and conversations that are held in the kitchen, readers can tell that men and women, in this era were very distinct in the sense that women were more sympathetic,while men were more emotionally unattached. These scenes illustrate that in whatever situation a woman was in, she still harbored the feature of the stereotypical woman. One way that this can be proven is in the scene when the two men were speaking about how Mrs. Wright was not much of a homemaker.
"Seems mean to talk about her for not having things slicked up..." (Glaspell). Here, you Mrs. Hale coming to Mrs. Wright's defense when the men were criticizing her as a woman and as a homemaker. Mrs. Hale came to Mrs. Wright's defense because she knew what life was like on the farm, because she lived it. She does not think it is fair for two men to come in another woman's kitchen and criticize it especially if the two men had ignored the fact that Mrs. Wright was not able to clean up her kitchen, because she had gotten taken away in a hurry. This scene tells readers that in this era, women basically lived similar lives and were able to feel empathy and sympathy for each other. She feels like it is her obligation to take on the role of Mrs. Wright and help clean up the kitchen. Since that was the work that she had to accomplish, she did not feel bad about it. Since this era was that of which a woman was judged of her womanhood, through the cleanliness of her home, Mrs. Hale wanted to help Mrs. Wright's name not be dragged through the mud and not to make her less of a woman. " Dirty Towels! Not much of a housekeeper" (Glaspell). By saying this the County attorney represents how the men of that era responded to the women of that era. The men wanted the women to be submissive beings who kept the house clean and played the role of "homemaker" very well. They were very quick to criticize the women, despite of the situation that they were thrust in. Like was mentioned earlier, they showed features of emotional detachment. The fact that the two women were the ones to find the most significant part of the investigation proves that women in that time as well as now, thought in a different manner than men do. While the men were moving about trying to figure out a big piece of evidence, women were trying to help Mrs.Wright restore her kitchen. They did not really care about trying to prosecute her, but more about helping her. The women still had the mindset of "homemaker" and the men never swayed to having the mindset of "leader of the house". They just wanted to get the work done.
In conclusion, Susan Glaspell, in her play, "Trifles", explains exactly how gender roles were different then, in the 19th century, and now, in modern years. One aspect of this is in the way both sexes express their emotions. Women were more sympathetic and men were the complete opposite.
"Seems mean to talk about her for not having things slicked up..." (Glaspell). Here, you Mrs. Hale coming to Mrs. Wright's defense when the men were criticizing her as a woman and as a homemaker. Mrs. Hale came to Mrs. Wright's defense because she knew what life was like on the farm, because she lived it. She does not think it is fair for two men to come in another woman's kitchen and criticize it especially if the two men had ignored the fact that Mrs. Wright was not able to clean up her kitchen, because she had gotten taken away in a hurry. This scene tells readers that in this era, women basically lived similar lives and were able to feel empathy and sympathy for each other. She feels like it is her obligation to take on the role of Mrs. Wright and help clean up the kitchen. Since that was the work that she had to accomplish, she did not feel bad about it. Since this era was that of which a woman was judged of her womanhood, through the cleanliness of her home, Mrs. Hale wanted to help Mrs. Wright's name not be dragged through the mud and not to make her less of a woman. " Dirty Towels! Not much of a housekeeper" (Glaspell). By saying this the County attorney represents how the men of that era responded to the women of that era. The men wanted the women to be submissive beings who kept the house clean and played the role of "homemaker" very well. They were very quick to criticize the women, despite of the situation that they were thrust in. Like was mentioned earlier, they showed features of emotional detachment. The fact that the two women were the ones to find the most significant part of the investigation proves that women in that time as well as now, thought in a different manner than men do. While the men were moving about trying to figure out a big piece of evidence, women were trying to help Mrs.Wright restore her kitchen. They did not really care about trying to prosecute her, but more about helping her. The women still had the mindset of "homemaker" and the men never swayed to having the mindset of "leader of the house". They just wanted to get the work done.
In conclusion, Susan Glaspell, in her play, "Trifles", explains exactly how gender roles were different then, in the 19th century, and now, in modern years. One aspect of this is in the way both sexes express their emotions. Women were more sympathetic and men were the complete opposite.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
50 essays" How it feels to be colored me"
1. The point that Zora Neale Hurston is trying to make is that she had believed that her situation was the same as everybody else's. Being mixed with Black and White and Indian. She did not realize that she was different until she had turned thirteen.
2. Hurston uses imaginative moments to make her points by creating a contrast between the white man and her while they were in the jazz club. She imagined herself as a warrior in the jungle and feeling , not just hearing or listening, to the music. Through the use of detail, she allows the audience, also, to feel the excitement and liberation she was feeling while the music was playing. However, the white man was calm and acted as though they were not listening to the same music at the same location. Therefore, adding to her realization of being different.
3. Ms. Brown uhhhh.. I don't know understand the question .
4. Zora Neale Hurston's perception of race is a wonder of we are all diferent and we all come with our baggage, it is just a matter of whether or not we will be able to combine our "junk" and become one big "pile of junk". Being able to come together and coexist. I believe race as being something that classifies people according to the color of their skin, ignoring the fact that we are all human. Once we leave and step out of those classes and and we are forced to interact with other people, there is a question of whether we will be able to collaborate in a peaceful manner instead of being cold to each other and unaccepting.
2. Hurston uses imaginative moments to make her points by creating a contrast between the white man and her while they were in the jazz club. She imagined herself as a warrior in the jungle and feeling , not just hearing or listening, to the music. Through the use of detail, she allows the audience, also, to feel the excitement and liberation she was feeling while the music was playing. However, the white man was calm and acted as though they were not listening to the same music at the same location. Therefore, adding to her realization of being different.
3. Ms. Brown uhhhh.. I don't know understand the question .
4. Zora Neale Hurston's perception of race is a wonder of we are all diferent and we all come with our baggage, it is just a matter of whether or not we will be able to combine our "junk" and become one big "pile of junk". Being able to come together and coexist. I believe race as being something that classifies people according to the color of their skin, ignoring the fact that we are all human. Once we leave and step out of those classes and and we are forced to interact with other people, there is a question of whether we will be able to collaborate in a peaceful manner instead of being cold to each other and unaccepting.
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