Accordion

In recent discussions of whether men are acting masculine, a controversial issue has been whether men are acting feminine. From this perspective, men are acting more feminine. In the words of Michael Kimmel, one of those views main proponents “men still feel the need to show their masculinity.” according to this view, men should always show their masculinity. In sum, then, the issue is whether men have stopped being masculine or have not stopped being masculine but have changed the meaning of…

I look down at the black book in my hands, or rather what’s left of it. The spine of the book had long since disintegrated, facing the weight of my travels. The pages ripped and crumpled, all held together by two stitches of frayed thread. But no matter. I have read this story a legion of times. I have travelled near and far, spreading the book thief’s words. I have told the book so many times that I could never forget. Now, you may have been wondering throughout all my narrations how I, Death,…

Lucy Ren Ms. Dasho English 9H Period 1 10/7/15 Reading Log #1 (pg. 3-39) Strategy: Compare and contrast two characters In The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, a German girl named Liesel Meminger is sent to live with her new foster parents Rosa and Hans Hubermann on Himmel Street. The personalities of her two new guardians are very distinct. Rosa Hubermann is shown to be a strict, harsh woman who enjoys swearing. She is described as having “a face decorated with constant fury. That was how…

during her brother’s funeral. Liesel was not able to read at all , she wanted to be able to read and understand especially what The Grave Digger's Handbook was about. Liesel then met Hans Hubermann, a man who loved to smoke cigarettes and play the accordion and also taught Liesel how to pronounce and read words from the book which helped her understand them by writing them down in the wall of…

On March 9, I went visited the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts to see The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk. The play was directed by Emma rice and written by Daniel Jamieson. The producing body included assistant director Keziah Serreau, choreography by Emma rice & Etta Murfitt, designed by Sophia Clist, lighting design by Malcolm Rippeth, sound design by Simon Baker, and composed/music directed by Ian Ross. I have never been to a play before this one. Flyers Lovers of Vitebsk was…

Talia Godinez English 120 Professor Bewick December Who feels it knows it more: A Look Into Narcocorridos I grew up in a household where rather than attending church on Sundays, we blasted music in our small 3 bedroom apartment and cleaned the house. When he could my father would play traditional Mexican ballads, know as corridos (ballads). Corridos talked about the Mexican Revolution and in essence where the songs that told stories of struggling times. What makes corridos so special is they…

They say there is a special sound that originates for the Rio Grande region of Texas and Mexico called la frontera, “the borderland”. It is referred to as Tejano music. Veda Boyd Jones, author of Selena, describes “the music borrowed the accordion sound from Central European immigrants, mixed the band sound with a driving beat. Tejano music often reflects many different cultures- just like the people who live in the Rio Grande. It is a mixture if polka, Mexican, Latin, popular, country, rap and…

In fifth grade I had this teacher named Ms. Gonzalez, who was really into theater, and she was always telling us about her plays. She was full of character, full of creativity, and so much fun to be around! Her and I easily connected in that year, and a few other students had no problem softening up to her as well, but it seemed only a selected few really got to her. When the recess bell rang, Ms. Gonzalez had told me and two other girls to stay after class, and of course I didn’t move from my…

Artistic Freedom All artists should have the right to express themselves without having to worry about being restricted or censured. Around the world, artists are using many art forms to express how they think or feel. A good example of this will be controversial music. This type of music is becoming more and more common due to its high popularity, many performers from all genres are finding ways to express their discontent or approval towards many important issues in today’s world. They are…

When I first heard Polska efter Hins Anders, I was immediately transported back in time. I listened intently to the rhythmic variation, and smiled despite myself. Ah, yes. This was the music of home. The sound of the fiddle, recognizable to me with not quite as poignant of a sound as the Norwegian hardanger fiddle, swelled a tune of a summer dance. I had danced many a midsummer dance to that sound. In fact, just over a year ago, I danced through the hollows of an old church town, finding my way…