The Postal Service released three hits; The District Sleeps Alone Tonight, Such Great Heights, and Clark Gable. These songs all share a common theme; teenage self-loathing love songs. I will be analyzing these three songs and the common themes between them.
The District Sleeps Alone Tonight is about the singer gaining an understanding of why he is not with the one he loves. He sings “I’ll wear my badge…a vinyl sticker with big block letters adherent to my chest that tells your new friends I am a visitor here.” This is expressing that to her it always seemed it was never going to last. It means he was always there only when he wanted to be, and would never stay for long. In this song, he realizes why he was left and why he is so alone.
Such Great Heights is someone knowing he or she was meant to be with another person. You think you are perfect for each other and you fit together like a puzzle. In reality, he is realizing he is the only one who still feels that way, and the one he loves, does not. He wants her to be guided home by his music, by fate, and by love. “The windows down when this is guiding you home” expresses his wishes. He wants her to take a long drive to him and to stay with him, forever.
Clark Gable is about him wishing their love could be like a movie. In the song he pretends to be in a movie with her, acting as though they are still in love. He sings “I want so badly to believe that there is truth, that love is real” and in this ...
Lonely” is a poem about a kid having trouble living his life and he isolates himself from other people which makes his life harder. In this poem the author uses symbolism, a metaphor, and rhetorical questions to show how being isolated can make life more difficult. The author tells the audience that whenever anyone tries to isolates themselves there life gets harder for them.
Capitalism is invariably acknowledged in the study of social science. Amongst the respective gathered ideals of the esteemed sociologists: Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels, and Max Weber include through discussion as to the origins of Capitalism, as well as the role and effects it plays upon civilized societies. Whereas Marx and Engels view of Capitalism fall within similar boundaries, Weber's opinion of the matter differs in regard to the formers in several ways. In similarity, both parties agree that history [or sets of historical change(s)] lead to the establishment of Capitalism within social groups of human beings. However it is in their assessment of the sources of impact on history, which begins the disparity between the two parties conceptualization of the origins of Capitalism.
Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck, follows the story of two migrant workers named George and Lennie. George takes care of Lennie because he is a little slow and can't take care of himself. Although George gets irritated by all the stupid things Lennie does sometimes, he can't stay mad at him. Lennie is a lovable character because he'll blindly do anything George tells him to do, but he'll get into trouble sometimes by being forgetful. Despite Lennie's mental disabilities, he is an extremely muscular six foot giant. What he lacks in brains he makes up for in muscle. Not much is found out about Lennie's feelings or beliefs other than he loves to pet soft furry animals.
This truth is the major breaking point for Elizabeth. She couldn't believe that Mr. Darcy would pay such expenses for a lower-class family and for a friend he very much hated. Elizabeth now knows that Mr. Darcy is a truly kind man and here prejudice against him is completely evaporated. She recognizes that she actually loved him very much and if he proposes to her, again, she would accept. Ultimately, he does propose again, and she accepts. The theme is now complete, to never judge an entire person when you only known them
Of Mice & Men opens and concludes against a beautiful landscape that epitomises limitless possibilities. The novella, penned by John Steinbeck and published in 1937 transpires during the Great Depression, focusing on George Milton and Lennie Small – two of the countless migrant workers seeking employment in California. Based on Steinbeck’s experiences as a bindlestiff, the text is recognised for its reflective themes relating to society; delving into the experiences of those living during the Depression. The book particularly emphasises social subjugation and the issues of sexism, racism and discrimination for being different.
Throughout time man has encountered many trials and tribulations. One of these unpredictable changes was the depression era in the Western region of America. From the beginning to the end of the novel, Of Mice & Men (1937), by John Steinbeck, life is portrayed as cruel and an insurmountable conquest. During the 1930's the worst economic collapse of the world occurred : the Depression. The setting throughout this novel sets the emotions high because of the hardships that were encountered by two men looking for work. These men were George Milton and Lennie Small. George was "small and quick and hard of the face, and had sharp strong features" (9). Lennie was the opposite a " huge man, shape less of a face, with large, pale eyes, with wide sloping shoulders" (9). While the simple minded and powerful Lennie tries to keep out of trouble at the ranch, he worries about how George may get angry at him if he makes a blunder. Curly, the boss's son, is a trouble maker and pressures Lennie into fighting him which he does and pays the price. In addition, Lennie ends up killing Curley's wife, thus leading to the death of Lennie. George shoots him utilitarianly, which means he did it to bring safety to anyone who may have encountered him. With Lennies death George hoped to maximize happiness for the greatest number of people. Their dream once of having their own ranch died with Lennie.
In the song “Blue Skies”, written by Irving Berlin, you are able to get a feel for what life was like in the 1920s. The song gave good vibes and made everything seem perfect and great because in the 1920s, life was good. In one of the verses, when he wrote about how everyday was a cloudy day he was referencing to the recently fought World War I. “Blue Skies” was written in order to display the joy and happiness that was circulating the nation during the 1920s right after the first World War. The meaning behind the title “Blue Skies” is that the skies always seemed bluer because everything in the country was going great during the 1920s. Also, the song “Blue Skies” was written with the intent to have an
There are many important and interesting themes present in Joyce Carol Oates’ “Where are You Going, Where Have You Been?” One major overlying theme is that of the apathy of adults towards the youth in society. Apathy, or general disinterest, can be innocuous, but it can also be incredibly harmful. Unfortunately, in “Where are You Going, Where Have You Been?” it falls into the latter category, likely leading to the demise of the protagonist. Oates makes it fairly clear throughout the story that the adults present in Connie’s life are responsible, at least in part, for what happens to her. This is shown with several different methods, which will be discussed in this paper.
Cause Jack left Diane 30 years ago. The world is spinning too fast for you and me. So whatever happened to the American Dream?”. It’s saying that the song isn’t the same anymore because it now a fantasy that’s harder to achieve. Too much has happened and they expected much more in the present and there isn’t enough time now. Jack and Diane are examples that show us that divorce rates are rapidly growing. In the last two lines, it basically states that there are so many challenges you are going to have to face and you will have to defeat them in time.
The novel Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck is about the difference between two migrant workers and how they bond and work together to get a job in a new town. In the first chapter of the novel the two men, Lennie and George, ran from a situation with a woman in the previous town they were staying in. Lennie was trying to touch her dress because he likes the feeling of soft things but, the woman thought Lennie was trying to harass her. Because of this, George and Lennie left the city to find a new job in Soledad, California. One of the main characters is George; he is small but mighty. He is like an older brother to Lennie because he is not all there. For example, “The first man was small and quick, dark
Music plays a major role in the novel of The Hobbit there are three parts in the story where there is a singing scene. (form chapter 1 to 4) The first part with the dwarves, the second part with the Elves and the third part with the goblins. And in each song there is a different tone, content, and structure.
The letter is the significant turning point in the novel. That is when Elizabeth changes, after reading Darcy's letter. By writing the letter, Darcy looks inward and tries to figure out the mistakes that were made. The letter serves as
When Elizabeth reads Mr. Darcy’s letter after his proposal, she initially seems indifferent to Mr. Darcy’s explanation, however, she soon begins to regard what he wrote from a new perspective, “she was forced to hesitate…”, and rethink her opinion of him, “which she had believed…[rendered] Mr. Darcy’s conduct…infamous…” Here, readers see that Elizabeth is beginning to come to her senses, and realize her behaviour. Later, upon rereading the letter Elizabeth begins to examine Mr. Wickham’s character based on what Mr. Darcy had written. “She was now struck by the impropriety” in her actions, and “she saw the inconsistency” of Wickham's character. This shows that Elizabeth has become aware of her prejudiced judgement, she can now see Mr. Wickham’s faults and can make a more informed decision about his character. Elizabeth, having realized her prejudice behaviour and wrong opinions of others, through the letter, states that she has “courted proposition and ignorance and driven reason away”, referring to her views of Mr. Darcy and Mr. Wickham. By realizing this, Elizabeth is now able to discern her own poor judgement, and mature. She realizes that her abhorrence of Mr. Darcy and infatuation with Mr. Wickham has blinded her from seeing beyond her first impression to the true nature of the person. Finally, Mr. Darcy asks Elizabeth if her feelings toward him had changed since his previous proposal, and to what effect, his letter had on her. Elizabeth assured him that “gradually all her former prejudices had been removed.” This change of character shows that she was able to rid herself of her poor judgement, and has become mature enough to see beyond prejudices. This includes her view of Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth’s love for
After receiving the letter from Mr. Darcy, Elizabeth is first introduced to Mr. Darcy’s civility and begins transforming her feelings on whom she once thought of as vain. When Elizabeth visits Pemberley with the Gardiners, she arrives at Mr. Darcy’s estate with an ambivalence sentiment of Mr. Darcy, still unsure of his good-intentions. Once being in the presence of Mr. Darcy’s estate, however, Elizabeth’s surroundings, includings the house, Mrs. Reynolds, and the portrait of Mr. Darcy, help comprehend Elizabeth’s new reading of Mr. Darcy. Austen, by purposely arranging Elizabeth with moments reflecting on Mr. Darcy’s virtue, Elizabeth is able to recognize Mr. Darcy’s civil character.
Pride and Prejudice primarily focuses on Elizabeth and the progression of her relationship with Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, upper class , somewhat of a snobby man initially didn't really care for her when they were introduction at a public dance. Her first impression of Mr.Darcy leads to Elizabeth having a negative first impression of him but also giving her the impression that he is a miserable individual. Also at one point when Mr.Bingley ask if he thinks the Bennet girls are attractive and Elizabeth overhears him saying the she is, “barely tolerable”, which doesn't help her first impression of Mr. Darcy. This dislike is reinforced when she meets the interesting and good looking Mr. Wickham, a lieutenant in the nearby militia.