My Eyes Bringing Desire to Christina’s World:
Dependency and Hope in the World of a Handicap
“I can’t take my eyes off of you.” is repeated many times in the song “The Blower’s daughter”, which means quite a bit. With the poem and to the painting, the song expresses the feeling in both of the eyes of a handicap person and in the eyes of another person who loves them. Handicapped people require all the attention in the world, and even when they aren’t being attended to, someone is thinking about them. In the painting, the artist depicts a young girl, who seems to be crawling toward a home on a hill quite the distance away. She seems to be quite thin and weak, which hints at the point there may be a physical problem with her. In the poem, the farmer and his family give birth to a handicapped child and while watching her sleep, can see the desire and peacefulness in her. “His thoughts while they are resting. She’s only imagining, stalks of yellow flowers flush and frilled and rippling, and a song of hours. On this and all the world’s resources, she lingers, lit up like a votive.” which means that she is only thinking about the most peaceful things in the world, and no matter what happens while she is awake, those thoughts inside of her will not be changed. These examples express the thought of someone being different or struggling to live. With the picture of a weak girl crawling to a home-looking building and the constant attention both shown in the song and the poem, these three things all connect in a certain way. They connect in the way of love and caring. They connect in a way that shows the desire and the determination anyone can see in a handicapped person’s eyes. In the song by Damien Rice, it seems, that quite possibly someone has fallen in love with someone. It does not have to be what everyone thinks. Love is not just something between two people, this could also be something felt by a father to a daughter, or a mother to a son, in a completely non sexual and non physical way. The father, who is a farmer in the poem “Bringing Desire to The Fields”, seems to be in love with his handicapped daughter. He thinks about her constantly, even when he is about to sleep.
The story is about an unspecified girl who appears in every picture, she passes helplessly through many dark moments, searching for her place in this world. Through the use of illustrations, which make you feel sorry for the young girl the tall building looks massive and make the little girl seem small and intimidated to the rest of the world. A sense of belonging is important as it allows you to feel like you have worth It is an issue which many don’t think about however may have trouble with in everyday life. This is shown on page… of the girl with a horn there are vectors drawing our attention to the letters flowing out of the horn, which are created from the from the path in the background, the girls line of sight and the diagonal lines created from the horn. The composer is drawing out attention to the letters symbolising the girl can’t express her feelings. The girl is offering the viewer to share her world. This shows she is living life without a clear purpose, making her feel sad, confused and lonely. At the conclusion of the picture book she finally finds hopeful. An example is on page… the illustration is of the large red bloomed tree, representing that hope was always present but she
Wayne, transforms this painting into a three dimensional abstract piece of art. The focal point of the painting are the figures that look like letters and numbers that are in the front of the piece of art. This is where your eyes expend more time, also sometimes forgiving the background. The way the artist is trying to present this piece is showing happiness, excitement, and dreams. Happiness because he transmits with the bright colours. After probably 15 minutes on front of the painting I can feel that the artist tries to show his happiness, but in serene calm. The excitement that he presents with the letters, numbers and figures is a signal that he feels anxious about what the future is going to bring. Also in the way that the colors in the background are present he is showing that no matter how dark our day can be always will be light to
This darkly satiric poem is about cultural imperialism. Dawe uses an extended metaphor: the mother is America and the child represents a younger, developing nation, which is slowly being imbued with American value systems. The figure of a mother becomes synonymous with the United States. Even this most basic of human relationships has been perverted by the consumer culture. The poem begins with the seemingly positive statement of fact 'She loves him ...’. The punctuation however creates a feeling of unease, that all is not as it seems, that there is a subtext that qualifies this apparently natural emotional attachment. From the outset it is established that the child has no real choice, that he must accept the 'beneficence of that motherhood', that the nature of relationships will always be one where the more powerful figure exerts control over the less developed, weaker being. The verb 'beamed' suggests powerful sunlight, the emotional power of the dominant person: the mother. The stanza concludes with a rhetorical question, as if undeniably the child must accept the mother's gift of love. Dawe then moves on to examine the nature of that form of maternal love. The second stanza deals with the way that the mother comforts the child, 'Shoosh ... shoosh ... whenever a vague passing spasm of loss troubles him'. The alliterative description of her 'fat friendly features' suggests comfort and warmth. In this world pain is repressed, real emotion pacified, in order to maintain the illusion that the world is perfect. One must not question the wisdom of the omnipotent mother figure. The phrase 'She loves him...' is repeated. This action of loving is seen as protecting, insulating the child. In much the same way our consumer cultur...
The daughter alludes to an idea that her mother was also judged harshly and made to feel ashamed. By the daughters ability to see through her mothers flaws and recognize that she was as wounded as the child was, there is sense of freedom for both when the daughter find her true self. Line such as “your nightmare of weakness,” and I learned from you to define myself through your denials,” present the idea that the mother was never able to defeat those that held her captive or she denied her chance to break free. The daughter moments of personal epiphany is a victory with the mother because it breaks a chain of self-loathing or hatred. There is pride and love for the women they truly were and is to be celebrated for mother and daughter.
“Howl” by Allen Ginsberg: the poem that changed America. Utilizing parataxis, Ginsberg composed the poem in a breath-length form; the poem itself broken up into three parts: the first of which is described by Ginsberg as “a lament for the Lamb in America with instances of remarkable lamb-like youths”, the second which “names the monster of mental consciousness that preys on the Lamb”, and the third, “a litany of affirmation of the Lamb in its glory”. This poem consists of many of Ginsberg’s own biographical references and allusions, empowering the emotion behind the written words. Though seemingly sporadic and desultory, the poem is notably organized and detailed with each “part” of the poem focusing on one core subject and seeming to resemble elongated run-on sentences.
When first approaching this work, one feels immediately attracted to its sense of wonder and awe. The bright colors used in the sun draws a viewer in, but the astonishment, fascination, and emotion depicted in the expression on the young woman keeps them intrigued in the painting. It reaches out to those who have worked hard in their life and who look forward to a better future. Even a small event such as a song of a lark gives them hope that there will be a better tomorrow, a thought that can be seen though the countenance by this girl. Although just a collection of oils on a canvas, she is someone who reaches out to people and inspires them to appreciate the small things that, even if only for a short moment, can make the road ahead seem brighter.
“Running blind in truth. I’ma rains on this bitter love. Tell the sweet I’m new… Freedom! I can’t move. Freedom, cut me loose...I break chains all by myself. Won’t let my freedom rot in hell.” In her song “Freedom,” Beyoncé, notable American musician, describes the relationships between love, freedom, and self-fulfillment. She explains if someone is in a “bitter love,” they can not be autonomous until they liberate themselves from the negative constraints and exercise their right to choose. These relationships may be commonly seen in modern-day pop culture but they are distinctly conveyed in the 1937 novel, Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston.
The Singer by Calvin Miller is retelling of the story of Jesus. The Singer travels the land and tells how he is the son of Earthmaker. The singer is Jesus and Earthmaker is God. He sings the Ancient Star Song that states that the Singer is the son of the Earthmaker. He gains many followers and critics, but he sings the same song. The World Hater is the Devil. He tempts the Singer in the dessert and the Singer sees the World Hater in many people. The Singer dies on the death machine because people do not believe in him. Just like Jesus the Singer is resurrected proving he is the son of the Earthmaker. The Singer is a well done modern depiction of Jesus because it pulls descriptions of Jesus from all four Gospels.
The speakers are at difference with the impairment of no longer having sight. In the first poem, the speaker is accepting over losing sight and knows that this will not stop them. They know that there will be ups and downs in learning how to do things again and they are okay with it. The speaker in “Before I got my eye put out” is nowhere near the accepting stage that the first speaker is in. They are jealous of every living thing that has the gift of sight. The only way for them to ever be able to see, is in their dreams and that gives them great peace.
The poem is about the mother talking to her daughter about an argument they had while she sleeps. She explains if she was a lover or a husband, she would have “thrown them out” or would of had “a bitter sweet reconciliation”. But since she was her daughter, she will learn to forget and continue their relationship and journey the way it was. The message of unconditional love between a mother and daughter ties into the overarching theme of family members having the strongest connections. The poet's use of literal language helps give the poem a sense of realism and depth. The line “But as you are my child, I watch you sleep tangled in bedsheets and tear stains, and try to plan the shortest way out of town”, is a prime example of depth in the poem. Another text which has similar ideas of unconditional love is the poem Mother love your
These song lyrics are based upon a young girl who wishes to belong in a relationship. She dreams to fall in love and have her ‘superman’ there to save and protect her when she needs him, like a fairy tale. The composer has used the technique of rhythm to engage the audience to listen and allow a connection in the mood and purpose of the song. This technique can be shown through the assessable lyrics and simple chorus. The composer has also used repetition with the words “in his arms” to signify the sense of wanting to belong and feel secure in a relationship. The alliteration used “Like Lois Lane” enhances the audience to remember the lyrics easily and establish the connection with a fairy tale love of movie stars and make believe stories. From the chorus we are shown that she is naïve, as she wishes upon passing cars, which suggests that she is still young but longs for a relationship or for someone to sweep her up and take her away. Alliteration can also be located in the lyrics “Still, she smiles” and “she says” these two lines give a sense to the audience that the girl is covering for her desire of wanting to belong in a relationship as she is still searching. As her desire to belong has driven her to start looking for “A sign lost in the abyss” it relays to the audience that her love is nowhere to been seen. However, the song goes on to say “To lift her up and take her anywhere, Show her love and climbing through the air, Save her now before it’s too late tonight” This verse suggests that she has a sense of not belonging where she is and if left alone may become suicidal. It is for this reason she desires for her ‘superman’ to save her from herself, her life and be there to protect her, keep her safe and secure.
The song “Let Her Go” is written by Passenger and contains a number of literary devices which help the song convey it’s message. A fraction of the devices used in this song are Hyperbole, Metaphor and Personification. A hyperbole is an exaggerated statement which most commonly refers to something else. Hyperboles are used in songs and poems to help enhance the piece. Hyperboles exaggerate the statement to such a point that it really makes an impact on the audience. One demonstration of this in the song is the lyric “Everything you touch, oh it dies.” (Line 13) This lyric is hugely exaggerated to help convey the message of the song. The lyric, in its literal
A primary objective of modern songs is to present and reflect topics that are significant to today’s society, whether it be moral values or controversial issues. The only relationship described in this song is between the man and his wife. The young man is seen to have somewhat of a relationship issue with his wife, caused mostly by his obsession with wealth. Evidence of this struggle between the two is presented in lines 3, 4 and 27. The verse, “I feel her love and I feel it burn” depicts the young man’s desire to push away from the hustle and bustle of life and spend some more time with his loved one instead. He knows that he is not always there for her and he feels guilty about it, hence her love metaphorically “burning”
The theme of ‘On his blindness’ is loss of sight and the poets’ frustration with this. He is frustrated because his blindness prevents him from using his ability to write poetry. He calls his ability to write “that one talent” which suggests that he doesn’t feel that he is very good at anything else and no other talent really matters to him.
I have been studying classical vocal repertoire for five years. My interest in music began when I began taking harp lessons at age 6. As I grew up, I surrounded myself with music, singing songs with my family, performing new pieces I had taught myself. In 5th grade, I began voice lessons, and intensely participated in my middle school choir the year after. Since then, I have honed my craft as a musician and performer.