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- 7991: The History Of The Drumset
- ... to illustrate the extensive past behind the history of the drumset. The influence that Africa had can be traced back to the drumset's earliest forms. That influence was originally brought over by the North American slave trade. The slave trade brought over new percussion ideas and instruments. When Americans saw those instruments they began to create different versions of them, which would later evolve to be part of the percussionist ...
- 7992: One Hundred Years Of Solitude
- ... had not put events in the order of man΄s conventional time, but had concentrated a century of daily episodes in such a way that they coexisted in one instant". Magic realism, another specific South American characteristic, adds to the feeling of the narrator really just copying an old oral story. " the boy brought him a cup of thick and steaming chocolate, which he drank without pausing to breath. Then he ...
- 7993: Ordinary People
- The book Ordinary People explains the troubles that occur in a typical American family. The family, the Jarrets, tries to maintain as much as a normal life as possible without a dysfunctional status. In the beginning of the story, the family deals with minor problems that had little ...
- 7994: Oscar Romero
- ... murder in the cities while soldiers killed as they wished in the countryside. When a new government, which represented many powerful interests was elected it was seen to be by fraud. There was talk of revolution. More and more Romero committed himself to the poor and the persecuted, and he became the instigator for moral prophecy in the church and outside it. Meanwhile, his church began to document the abuse of ...
- 7995: What Is Art ?
- ... had the sincerity of its creator. Throughout history, literature has been able to bring a social, or moral message to the people. And good literature has always been infectious, at times even igniting reform and revolution. Without a doubt, literature brings to the reader or audience a circumstance we are unable to experience in real life and thus raise moral or social concerns. From Swift's satirical "Gulliver's Travels" which ...
- 7996: What Is Heavy Metal
- ... our ears and pollution to our atmosphere. The lyrics used in Heavy metal do not fall in the category of pleasure either. It is very common to find obscene words and phrases promoting violence and revolution in the songs. The influence of Heavy Metal usually results in alterations in the adrenaline level of fans. It is not uncommon to see head banging, fights, and even nudity during the concerts. Heavy metal ...
- 7997: Walt Disney
- Walt Disney, American cartoonist and motion picture producer, has made a big impact on today's animated motion picture industry. His great talent as a cartoonist and producer has inspired many of today's great film-makers. Here ...
- 7998: Swan Lake Vs. Revelations
- ... It seemed to be missing that one thing that could have turned my opinion around. Revelations was a great experience for me. I enjoyed watching it. I can tell that it is considered the all American modern dance classic. The choreography of the piece was amazing. I was particularly moved by the selection entitled Fix Me, Jesus. When the man would pick up the woman it sent a message of a ...
- 7999: Our Town
- ... s society for a crew to go to this extent just seems silly. Our Town written by Thornton Wilder is an exceptional play. This play is the winner of the Pulitzer Prize and considered an American masterpiece. The time setting, and location in this play is a key aspect of the gender issues that arise. The women are very obviously perceived as second class citizens. They seem to be almost "slave ...
- 8000: Sociology Of Movie
- ... by serving as his puppets. It was only a matter of time before this disharmony between classes could no longer last. At this point, Marian was introduced and killed, thus lighting the fuse for the revolution. Wallace, serving the writers as a solution to the problem, led the poverty-stricken farmers, derelicts, and noblemen through a war against the English. He took charge and won their freedom despite the unfavorable odds ...
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