The Impact of Ethel Merman Ethel Merman is described by PBS as the most successful musical comedy performer of her generation. Merman is known for contributing her loud and clear vocals to the Broadway stage and changing the way that people observed women on Broadway as well (PBS). Appearing and starring in several Broadway blockbusters, her acting career appeared to go through somewhat transitional phases to where she could act less and less like herself in character. Merman left her mark as an
In the year 1930, the Queen of Musical Comedy Ethel Merman made her debut in Broadway. Who knew Merman, born as Ethel Agnes Zimmerman, walking on that Broadway stage 88 years ago, would see her to this day being a legendary figure, which she truly was. The bold, brassy, clarion-voiced superstar has an endless history of success and has made more hits among Broadway Musical Comedies that does not compare to other people now or in the past. Merman's career was nothing less than impressive, first
Israel Isidore Baline was born in the Russian village of Tyumen on May 11th, 1888. His family left in the mid 1890s to escape the persecution of the Jewish community and settled in New York City (biography.com). Israel dropped out of school at age thirteen (Kenrick 143). Baline was a street singer as a teen and in 1906 he got a job as a singing waiter in Chinatown (biography.com). The first song he ever had published was called “Marie From Sunny Italy” (biography.com). He wrote it in 1907 with Nick
Once upon a time, there was a fox named Foxleen who lived in Destin Florida. Foxleen loves people, she is always happy, she absolutely adores other animals, Foxleen likes sitting out in the sun and loves going to the beach. Foxleen has a house in a tropical area in a low populated area on the outskirts of Destin, near the beach. She has to walk five minutes to the beach, Foxleen usually picks up her other friends on the way to the beach. They all love sitting out in the sun and so, they go there
Under the deep blue water, Nixie the mermaid lived with her sister Pearl. They both lived in Ocean Grove, it is a city where everyone has a role in the community, Nixie delivered fresh seaweed to everyone’s living space and Pearl was part of the Mermaid council. It was Friday morning and Nixie just finished delivering seaweed to everyone’s living space, the last stop is her own cave. Nixie swims up to her cave and see’s Pearl staring at the picture of their parents. She swims up to her and puts
stories the research the searching. Legends of mermaids may be ancient but they are still present in many forms there can be images found in caves, books, scientific movies and even Starbucks logo. Greek mythology contain stories of the god Triton, the merman messenger of the seas and several modern religious including Hinduism and Camdomble (an Afro-Brazilian belief) worship mermaid goddesses to this day. In Folklore Mermaids were often bad luck and misfortune, Over the years, many people have reported
dedicated to prove that they do exist and will go to extraordinary lengths to do so. What exactly is a mermaid? A mermaid is a sea creature with the upper body of a female human and the lower body of a fish. The male version of the mermaid is called a merman. The name comes from ‘mer’ meaning sea. They are often seen and drawn with sea shells in their hair and covering the breast of the female. Their also seen laying on rocks looking into hand held mirrors combing their long hair. Some people even
Mermaids have been long-lasting symbols in mythology for thousands of years. This half-human, half-fish creature is considered dangerous to many. Mermaids are considered monsters because of their deadly voice, ability to cause lethal storm, and that they represent a different world, unknown to humans. As Skye Alexander states, “Mermaids, it seems, are as changeable as the sea — serene one moment and tumultuous the next” (Alexander 235). A mermaid is a mythical creature that is half-human, half-fish
Lesbian Musicology and the Music of Dame Ethel Smyth I have always believed that a musician writes music to express his/her emotions, thoughts, and beliefs in a way that can be both hidden and quite apparent to their listeners at the same time. It can be viewed as a release or a medium through which to share an experience. These artists attempt to relate to their listeners and even hope to provide the listener with the words to express their own feelings. Music has proven to be a very important
The Quest of Havana Coldness echos through the house as I climb into bed. I shiver, but the blankets keep me warm. Gran has agreed to tell me a story after all that has happened. I see gran’s dark figure appear at the door. Happiness bubbles in my stomach like a fizzy drink just poured-gran’s story’s always cheer me up. Gran sits down, the bed creaks-and she begins. “Once upon a time there was a door….” she begins. My eyes close, I feel drowsy and can't open my eyes. They're peeled shut. I can't
Intolerance, reluctant to welcome beliefs, views, or behavior that contrast from one's own. It has not been dissolved and may never be resolved. In the last several decades, we have seen our world look down on those who are different. It could be as little as they dress differently to a different ethnicity. We make assumptions that those who alter our views are the evildoers, and those are monsters. Monsters don't stay the same; they change as times do. When a new fear is created, the monster than
Angels in America is a story about two couples, which are different, but, at the same time, somehow similar. The main difference between the couples is that one gay (Louis Ironson and his lover Prior Walter), and the other traditional (Joe Pitt and his wife Harper). The story is quite simple, about ordinary people, however makes people feel the mystical atmosphere, skillfully connected with realism. As a "fantasia," Angels in America is a major departure from prevailing theatrical realism, with detours
Theodore Roosevelt’s Last Will and Testament, which was written on December 13, 1912, is thought to be the first Will where the powers of appointment are granted and exercised. A power of appointment is the right to direct who will enjoy someone else’s property. Roosevelt’s Will contains a total of 8 powers of appointment and each one is discussed in detail below. The first power of appointment mentioned in the Will is in the second paragraph. In this case, Roosevelt (power holder/donee) is directing
pair of victims, the Rosenbergs, is enough to get the picture. Although every name holds an identity and story that is important to Baraka’s portrayal of white America, the specific story of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg is enough to understand. According to the New York Times, “Julius Rosenberg and Ethel Greenglass Rosenberg were American citizens executed for conspiracy to commit
The Rosenberg Case On June 19, 1953, there came an end to what would become known as “the trial of the century”. Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were convicted for being Soviet spies and leaking crucial information about the creation of atomic weapons to the Soviet Union. They were sentenced to death and executed by use of the electric chair, leaving behind two orphaned children. However, they have never admitted to committing this crime and their involvement in the leaking of the so-called Manhattan
September 28, 1915: Ethel Greenglass Rosenberg born March 1917: The Russian Revolution begins 1917: Espionage Act that the Rosenbergs are convicted of violating is enacted May 12, 1918: Julius Rosenberg born 1929: Communist Party of the United States is founded Early 1930's: Julius Rosenberg is member of Young Communist League; campaigns for Scottsboro Boys 1934: Julius Rosenberg enters City College of New York; is involved in radical politics Summer 1939: Julius and Ethel Rosenberg married
Joseph Raymond McCarthy was a Republican Senator from the state of Wisconsin between 1947 and 1957. Between 1950 and 1954, McCarthy became noted for unsubstantiated claims that there were Communist and Soviet spies and sympathizers inside the federal government. Beginning in the late 1940s, as the Cold War escalated between the United States, the Soviet Union and the Peoples Republic of China, the United States went through a period of intense anti-communist tensions and suspicion. Many thousands
In the 1950’s, the Soviet Union gained information on the atomic bomb with the help of two Americans. The couple, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, suffered greatly for their crime. The Rosenbergs, having committed a crime of espionage on the US, had a large impact on not only the nation, but the world. This was due to their historical execution. Julius Rosenberg was born on May 12, 1918, in New York City (Petersen 1). Julius grew up in poverty on the lower east side of New York. He was the youngest
Security versus privacy is becoming a major issue in today’s society. Recently, the National Security Agency has been the victim of scrutiny due to allegations of espionage. Similar claims not only stem from the authority, but also come from the public as well. For example, one is enjoying a night out in a restaurant when a group of teenagers arrives. Before it is noticed, some of the teenagers take photos with a cell phone. The picture encompasses most of the area occupied; therefore, every person
person right. Their execution also reinforced the heinous nature of their crime and other soviet spys’ crimes as well. On July 17, 1950, Julius Rosenberg was arrested for "conspiracy to commit espionage" and just 25 days later for the same charge Ethel Rosenberg was also arrested. After being arrested they were noticed by the FBI after David Greenglass accused Julius in his statement to the FBI. They were both placed in jail and were placed at 100,000 dolla...