Fresh Prince Of Queens

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4 stanza poem

Another whole semester gone Tragedy learnt my mind has been drawn From Tragic Hero's to tragic endings To a whole lot of gender bending The true hero wasn't always the main Mercutio stunned me I couldn't complain From his entrance to him being slain Such catharsis of emotions it was a drain I related the most to Gatsby though His optimism spread I wanted to grow A world so cruel met a man willing to live A man on a quest to reclaim his glory Perhaps his motives weren't justified I can sit here and tell you I can testify For it's the beauty that engulfs us all For Tragedy has taught us not to fall

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Response to Beyoncé's Lemonade video

Like Beyoncé's previous music video "Formation", Lemonade brings innuendo's into play. I first picked up on this in the music video when I saw the glimpse of a sub-Saharan terrain as a storm was approaching. Perhaps representing either empowerment or a struggle of some sorts. But like everyone else, I myself was also looking for hints of Jay Z's infidelity. This was highlighted when Beyoncé said "you're the love of my life" and "what am I doing?". The trailer however was only 1 minute so Other than that I couldn't pick up on anything else.

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Homework Journal am I Nick

Nick is indifferent as he approaches each character the same. Even if he has different feelings. I myself don't feel like Nick as I rarely get caught up in between a situation. I'm more of a black and white person. I see myself as more of a Jay Gatsby. I have friends who epitomize Nick as they are always willing to help and stay different. Even if the plan backfires. Nick serves as a bridge more than anything as he leads Gatsby and Daisy back together. I think of myself as a combustible catalyst. If things don't work out, I'd rather go out in a blaze of glory than just stand in the middle.

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Hw Journal

When it comes to interacting with others. I remain quite objective. I make sure I remain composed and keep strong eye contact throughout. I remember that I'm not there to form opinions right off the bat, rather I'm there to grasp what's being said. In retrospect, I have no idea what others think while interacting with me, In terms of objectivity I could tell if opinions are being formed through facial expressions.

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Topic argument for essay

I intend to show Mercutio's relevance as the anti-hero, and most significant character in both Shakespeare's and Luhrmann's Romeo and Juliet. Furthermore, I plan to show the roles of gender and sexuality, as it ties into the question of "Love or Lust?". Both in the play and adapted film.

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Four Questions for Romeo & Juliet

1) If Mercutio has been thought of as Romeo's consort, then what can we say about benvolio's character? 2) What If Romeo's lack of masculinity found someone as deep, mature, and mentally and critically strong like Juliet to be that source of masculinity? An "Exchange of power" perhaps that is commonly found in a relationship? 3) Could it have just been Romeo's feeling of lust that a stereotypical teenage male portrays rather than love in regards to Juliet? Especially with Rosaline rejecting him and Mercutio initially insisting him to find someone at the Capulet ball? 4) Was it the fact that Mercutio towing the lines (whether it be sexually or in his character) is what made him perhaps the most important character of all throughout the play and movie?

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Favorite songs from Romeo and Juilet (1996) Soundtrack

Three of my favorite songs from the Romeo and Juliet soundtrack are “#1 crush” by Garbage, “When doves cry” by Quindon Tarver (Originally Prince), and “Young Hearts Run Free” by Kym Mazelle. #1 crush struck me as that sterotypical 90′s alternative rock song that you would hear in movies from that era. However, this song bears significance to the movie as it seemingly foreshadows the chain of events that follows. #1 crush can be compared to the love between Romeo and Juliet as they eventually become each others metaphorical “Number 1 “ by getting married. “When Doves Cry” struck out to me as a musical reference in the movie. I myself enjoy music from all decades stretching primarily from the 70′s to today. Although in the movie, Quindon Tarver played a quire boy with a pre-pubescent soprano voice singing this song, I realized it at that moment as one of Prince’s greatest hits from 1984. It was very fitting considering its placement in the movie. Mercutio had just been murdered and Romeo in a fit of rage to avenge his best friend killed Tybalt who is the kinsman of Juliet.The result is Juliet distraught over her cousin’s death, and Romeo being exiled from Verona further complicating the young lovers predicament. Doves being symbolic of love, devotion and purity and everything just ties into this song perfectly. Not only were more lines drawn between the Montagues and Capulets, but the two main catalysts of each house promoting the bridge to the testament of their “Eternal” love were suffering. The “Doves” in this scenerio were indeed “Crying”. As for Young Hearts Run Free, this song captured the essence of the moment at hand. Romeo and his kinsman were about to partake in going to the Capulet’s ball. The scence of Romeo and his Kinsman joyriding in Mercutio’s car while intoxicated on acid further enhances the notion of young hearts “Running Free” but in a more reckless manner. In Romeo’s case, his heart was running free that fateful night. In a matter of seconds, he fell in love with Juliet leaving his feelings of pure lust for Rosaline at the front door. With Juliet reciprocating the same feelings, they were both taking huge risks but as the expression goes: “The heart wants what it wants”. All three of these songs each helped set the tone for the movie throughout as it all tied back to the plot. 

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Shakespearean Sonnet

Some say love is blind with no discretion                                                       Others say love is whole-hearted and willing                                                 With my experiences I’ve only had cases of depression                                   Affairs of the heart can leave you in pain ever so chilling 

You’ll look in the mirror and you’ll see your eyes filled with fury                       With tears and resentment you’d wish you’d go blind                                     If only you were to take a second glance you’d realize you’re in a scurry         Take the time to analyze and let your heart unwind         

Love makes us take risks we wouldn’t be able to recognize                             Forget revenge and trivial matters as such                                                   As you’ll be doing a disservice don’t you hear you hearts cries                         Over time you’ll become resillient and realize this wasn’t much 

Alas love is but a never ending cycle filled with expectation                            It is our journey to look to build a strong foundation  

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ENG 130 surroundings

Paintings embelish the room throughout. Windows enhanced with drapes in addition to the olive and cream colors enhanced the notion. It is seemingly antique giving a 1920′s feel where such unique colors were in style. 

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Poem Assignment tragedies

College life has been tedious                                                                       Yet at the same time it’s been a coming of age and test                                 Antisocial crowds dwell all over campus I detest                                         Makes you wonder if high school days were really the best                               Or the best yet to come...                                                                         Nonetheless my time is now. My time to earn my degree                                 Social gatherings can wait what matters most lies ahead                                 And most importantly it’s all in my hands        

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HW Journal #1

In regards to Sontag’s essay on the travesty that is intrepreting art, it led to a whole class discussion where for the most part, nearly everyone was on the same page. At first there was a general consensus of the Sontag essay being quite confusing. However, Professor Claman quickly clarified the significance of this essay in correspondence to how it will be utilized in our class. This was seen on the last page as is states;“What is important now is to recover our senses. We must learn to see more, to hear more, to feel more.” The quote that I best felt signified how our class as a whole will operate is in the very last paragraph where Sontag states: “The function of criticism should be to show how it is what it is, even that it is what it is, rather than to show what it means.” I believe this quote foreshadows how our semester will play out. Rather than just reading past tragedies and trying to decode and “Interpret” what’s in the given text, I feel as if this course will allow us as the readers to take what’s given at the surface and make our own assumptions. Analysis not to decipher, but rather “Appreciate” the work of “Art” in front of us. Simply because criticism requires for us to “Recover our senses.” that have been “Poisoned” as today’s style of interpretation looks to “Excavate” rather than acknowledging “What it is”.