Fences

The play takes place in dirt-yard and porch of the Maxon family's house in Pittsburgh, PA. In 1957-1965. In 1957, In the united states, there was several different things occurring  For example , In sports it was mostly still segregated with blacks and whites. Mainly in the top sports, such as ; baseball , football and basketball.
 In the economics subject matter, there was a recession of 1958. The unemployment was high due to the fact that the declining purchases of raw material. In Politics view, the civil rights act was made. During this time, the civil rights movement was going on. In the entertainment genre,  Leonard Berstain's "West Side Story" debuts on Broadway and brings violence to the stage.
In science and technology, the artificial heart was invented or made by Willem kolf. 

Race and Racism

What young people know and understand about race is that obviously they are different, like they believe whites are superior to non-whites. In the video "A girl like me featurette" a young girl stated that "they believed that light skin black girls are prettier than dark skin black girls." What i think that the girl was trying to say is that the lighter you are the more attractive you are then being darker, or the closer you look to white people the better you are, rather then looking "African." I believe that there are some blacks that are very insecure, but not because of themselves but because what our society in america has brainwashed us with.

I believe that there are many young people, in this case young girls that don't have self-confidence and some insecurities. which is natural for girls, but in this case i believe is just pure brainwash that our society has done to us. African American where always considered minorities, and whites where always superior toward them. which all goes back to slavery and segregation. Still until this day their is racism. However, its not just the whites against blacks , its black against blacks.

Blacks today try to make themselves more "white," what i mean by this is that they do certain things that whites have. Such as relaxing hair, wearing weave, having straight hair, lightning skin,etc. Like I said i don't believe is just young girls being insecure, is what our AMAZING country has taught us to be. In the video they survey little kids (4-6 years old) and 15/21 kids rather choose the white doll then the black doll. Why? because we where taught being white was better ! being white would get us very far! being white would make us more attractive ! NOT. 

Well, what can these young girls say if most of there "race: believes in whites being superior then them. They might not say it like that , but their actions prove it. In the video a young girl stated that she started to have her hair natural , and after the second day her mom told her to stop wearing it like that because she looks African  Ummm... she is African ? Whats wrong with being African ? Oh yeah , our history explains whats wrong with being African  (sarcastic voice) . Honestly in my opinion i think their is beautiful girls and boys from every race, gender or color. People are people, a persons color shouldn't determine who is superior then who , and we should all respect that. 

Oh America !

President Kennedy believes true progress results from nations working together for change. In his speech , John F. Kennedy Jr. Stated " My fellow Americans , ask not what you're country can do for you , but what can you do for your country." This means that Instead of just waiting on our country to do everything and help us , why can't we get working and help the country yourself. How you may ask ? Simple , just helping doing small things for the country or the world can impact each other, and help us get stronger as a nation. And probably encourage and work together to understand other nations and support them. Also president Kennedy stated " let both sides explore what unites us instead of belaboring those problems which divides us." What President Kennedy means is that nations should come together and work together on our problems that we have in common or against each other , and fix it. Instead  of working solo on different problems against others and do more work that will just bring problems to America. Similar to the story of civil right leaders , what they wanted is to bring black and whites together , to have equal rights and both come together to make a impact on the world.

John F. Kennedy discusses on how science

St.Patricks Day!

St. Patrick's is a holiday that is celebrated on March 17 it is known to be a religious and cultural. It is a holiday mainly for the Irish. St. Patrick is known to be a patron saint and apostle of Ireland. It is said that he died on March 17 , 461. As time went on, more legend came across about Saint Patrick in the Irish culture. if you where wondering why they use the clover its because, one of the legends is the holy trinity: father,the son and the holy spirit (history.com,2013) , which represents the 3 leaves of a clover. The first Irish parade was held here in the united states, and not in Ireland ...shocking huh? lol. I think its a very interesting holiday, that i always heard of , but never really knew what it was, until now.

The "odd ball"

• How do people generally react to those who are willing to step outside the box of comfortability and normalcy and behave in a way that is considered unconventional or unacceptable?
• Why was it so important for Don Haskins to think different?

People generally react who are willing to step outisde the box of comfortability and normalcy and behave in a way that is considered unconventional because they want to be different or unique, or maybe even just be equal. In the movie don Haskins says to a young colored man " i don't see color, i see quick, i see skill, and that's what you have." This shows that Don Haskins, didn't care about what race his players where or what color they where, but their ability to play basketball. Don Haskin, was a white man , but nothing discouraged him with having a mostly black basketball team. Even though, he was putting to much for himself at risk. It was important for Don Haskin to think different because, he showed equality and a part of civil rights. White people where very cruel to colored people, but Don haskin was the odd ball, he didn't care, he proved that color men can play as well or even better then white men. Which is why  his team watch NCAA championship. I can relate to this because I honestly HATE racism so much. Every time i see movies or something related towards any other people that weren't white, really aggravates me. I believe in equality no matter what. This reminds me of "Glory road" which of course was based on it but , the movie explains most of what Don Haskin and his players had to go through. Just like in the story, throughout the world people have gone through the same thing. Which is why there where the civil rights movement. Most of us know of Martin Luther King, but he was also a person who stepped outside the box and thought that what was going on during his existence and before was wrong. Which is why he fought and worked really hard, including putting his life out there, for us to be where we are now.... the "promise land."

Mission accomplished

Obstacles and challenges in my life ? Per say i have many. But, i love challenges and obstacles. there have been some good and bad challenges, but there was one challenge that changed my point of view. In 9th grade, it was the first time i was introduced to ROTC also known as Leadership education. I was very excited to have the class, which i had in the second semester. But, once i was in the class it wasn't much of what i expected. There where days that were actual ROTC activities but the year, we slacked of alot!
            At the end of 9th grade my sergeant told us about summer leadership school. It was a mini boot camp for high schoolers. I immediately signed up for it, not to mention i was the only person in my class of 25 to sign up. But, it seemed like something different to try so why not. The camp started the Saturday after school ended. I met up at school with my other SLS mates . It was only 4 including me cadets going to boot camp  Only freshmen, 2 girls and 2 guys. Our sergeant drove us to fort Dix military base, which was about 2 ours away.
            We arrived at the location at 12:00 pm. My stomach was in knots, it finally hit me! i was going to go through a week of suffering. We got out of sergeants car and grabbed our stuff, and all we see is a bunch of people heading toward us and start yelling. I got a little nervous and paranoid because people just started shouting and yelling in our faces. One of my friends got chewed out ( military word for getting yelled out) for wearing sandals, and i could not stand not to laugh. Which was not the best thing to do because i got in trouble, and i did not laugh nor smile for the rest of the time there. We got assigned to our flights and met different people! ( let me tell you, there were GORGEOUS GUYS, probably one reason why i stayed in all they way)
          The first day there was very long, that day i was just paranoid and kept shaking. We had showers that where only 3 minutes! HORRIBLE! i hated it, and all that was going through my head was why did i get myself into this! I had very nice roommates, and thankfully my schoolmate. Everyday was a pain waking up at 4:50 am to go do PT (personal training) not to mention that they woke you up in a very harsh way. They yelled and u had 2 minutes to be out. Did i mention you couldn't even brush you're teeth? well yeah, you couldn't until after PT.PT consisted of 20 minutes of aerobic exercising and running 2.3 miles! not a good thing for a person who isn't fit. At 6 am we would go back to our rooms and quickly change do our thing and be down to eat breakfast. Even for breakfast we were rushed , which is something i do not like. Th only thing that would run to my mind s how many days there was left to go back home. I did not like it, it was very different and unusual to me. However, i knew i couldn't back down, i had to do it! It was a big goal for me , and i had to stay
               Fourth day there, i was starting to kind of like it , not completely but it was okay.Things became more intense, we started to march outside in 95-100 degree weather in our camouflages. They made us stand in such heat, with our camos for 20-25 minutes without moving. Not to mention, some kids got dehydrated, etc.  In my head i just wanted to go back home, , but i have gone through half of it, i wasn't going to quit now. We attended a obstacle course, which was pretty big. Let me tell you this was a very difficult challenge for me! I was not fit at all when i went, and i was going to have to jump over walls, have good balance , and also not be afraid of heights! Thanks to the motivation and help of my flight i passed the obstacle course! which was very very hard for me. If i had another chance to do it, i probably wouldn't  Especially jumping over a high double wall, it was such a struggle for me! It was graduation day and we find out my flight won Honor Flight!I had a huge smile on my face with so much happiness and pride in our hard work. Until the lady told me to wipe the smile of my face. It was the day we had a parade to show all of our loved ones we made it . A 15 year old girl went to a mini military camp, not what most kids do for their summer, but surely what i accomplished. It was very hard what i had to go through at that age, but surely was it worth it. I made myself and my parents proud.I had so many chances to quit, and leave the camp, but i didn't i love a challenge , and i was going to accomplish this challenge. And i am very thankful to accomplish it because i can honestly say it made me a better person that i was.

Personification

Personification is a thing that shows human attributes. For example, that table is so sad and dull. Its basically saying that the tables is very old and rusty. 

Monday is just had 2 hours of sleep from the whole weekend. Its about to pass out any minute now :/ plus its in its time of the month, so no bueno!

Tuesday Is recovering a little bit from Monday, but its still a little sad -_-. 

Wednesday is starting to get a little bit to hyper now, seemed to have had a lot of coffee in the morning. 

Thursday Is extremely hyper, its jumping all around. Laughing at everything, has a big smile that its teeth shine the whole morning and afternoon. 

Friday just passed out of excitement already. Finally her "time of the month" finished, so she is relieved.

Saturday is getting all dolled up, putting on her mac lipstick she just bought at Macy's and ready to go to dance her butt off.

Sunday is just being lazy from all the partying and just stays home to finish so homework.

Valentines Day

Valentines day is said to be from christian and roman tradition. Which explains "St.Valentines." There are many stories on who St. Valentines was and how the holiday became to be. One of the stories is that St. Valentines was a priest who helped young couples get married, which was against the church or religion tradition. Another, story says that Valentine was killed for trying to help imprisoned Christians that where being treated very badly. On behalf of another story said that he sent the first valentine greeting to a young girl he had fell in love with while he was jail.  There are many stories on Valentines , but what makes him stand out its that most of his stories where romantic. Which is why Valentines Day is about Love and Friendship, and to appreciate our loved ones.



I think that the rates go up for breakups on , Spring Break, April Fools, Mondays, Summer Holiday, and 2 weeks before Christmas are for many dumb reasons. I think there is break ups during Spring Break because this is when young people want to go out and have fun with no strings attach. Usually spring break is a wild fun experience and couple rather breakup so they could be free. On April fools day there also could be break ups because, couples tend to pull harsh pranks, which lead to catching feelings and there goes a breakups. On Mondays there could also be breakups because Monday is a very dull day, and people tend to be aggravated on this day, which could also lead to breakups. On summer holiday, people go on vacation, and want to have fun, start a new cycle, which ALSO leads to breakups. 2 weeks before Christmas  i believe people tend to breakup around here because THEY ARE CHEAP./i think if they break up with you 2 weeks before Christmas is because they don't have alot of money and aren't going to be able to buy you a gift, lol. I say go with your heart, and if needed you're money, lol. Just be understanble about the holidays and stuff that's going around.

SIMILE AND METAPHOR

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things, using "like" or "as". For example the sky is blue like the ocean. You compared the color of the sky to the color of the ocean. I think similes are important part of writing because it shows more details or imagination in writing.

Summer loving had me a blastSummer loving happened so fastI met a girl crazy for meMet a boy cute as can be
Summer days drifting awayTo, oh, oh, the summer nights
Well-a well-a well-a, huhTell me more, tell me moreDid you get very far?Tell me more, tell me moreLike does he have a car?
She swam by me, she got a crampHe ran by me, got my suit dampI saved her life, she nearly drownedHe showed off, splashing around
Summer sun, something's begunBut, oh, oh, the summer nights
Well-a well-a well-a huhTell me more, tell m,e moreWas it love at first sight?Tell me more, tell me moreDid she put a fight?
Took her bowling in the ArcadeWe went strolling, drank lemonadeWe made out under the dockWe stayed up 'till ten o'clock
Summer fling, don't mean a thingBut, oh, oh, the summer nights
Well-a well-a well-a huhTell me more, tell me moreBut you don't gotta bragTell me more, tell me more'Cause he sounds like a drag
He got friendly, holding my handShe got friendly down in the sandHe was sweet just turned eighteenWell, she was good you know what I mean
Summer heat, boy and girl meetBut, oh, oh, the summer nightsTell me more, tell me moreHow much dough did he spend?Tell me more, tell me moreCould she get me a friend?
It turned colder, that's where it endsSo I told her we'd still be friendsThen we made our true love vowWonder what she's doing now
Summer dreams ripped at the seamsBut, oh, those summer nightsTell me more, tell me moreRead more: GREASE - SUMMER NIGHTS LYRICS 

Tone: the tone of this song is romantic, silly , and sweet.
 Mood; The mood of this song is happy, and lovey.
Meaning: Its a love song about two people that really liked each other  , but are telling there love story to there friends , which ask questions in a funny way, and just tell there summer romance experience. 

A Metaphor is also a figure of speech that compares two different things, however it doesn't use "like" or "as" ity uses the comparison already in the phrase or sentence. For example, if its cold , and i say " its a igloo in here." I think metaphors are important part of writing because its almost the same as simile but you are using imagination. However, not literally.

[Verse 1]
It's been said and done
Every beautiful thought's been already sung
And I guess right now here's another one
So your melody will play on and on, with the best of 'em
You are beautiful, like a dream come alive, incredible
A sinful, miracle, lyrical
You've saved my life again
And I want you to know baby

[Chorus]
I, I love you like a love song, baby
I, I love you like a love song, baby
I, I love you like a love song, baby

And I keep hitting re-peat-peat-peat-peat-peat-peat

I, I love you like a love song, baby
I, I love you like a love song, baby
I, I love you like a love song, baby

And I keep hitting re-peat-peat-peat-peat-peat-peat

[Verse 2]
Constantly, boy you played through my mind like a symphony
There's no way to describe what you do to me
You just do to me, what you do
And it feels like I've been rescued
I've been set free
I am hypnotized by your destiny
You are magical, lyrical, beautiful
You are... And I want you to know baby

[Chorus]
I, I love you like a love song, baby
I, I love you like a love song, baby
I, I love you like a love song, baby

And I keep hitting re-peat-peat-peat-peat-peat-peat

I, I love you like a (love song baby) love song, baby
I, I love you like a (love song baby) love song, baby
I, I love you (I love you, I love you) like a love song, baby

And I keep hitting re-peat-peat-peat-peat-peat-peat (like a love song)

[Bridge]
No one compares
You stand alone, to every record I own
Music to my heart that's what you are
A song that goes on and on

[Chorus]
I, I love you like a love song, baby
I, I love you like a love song, baby
I, I love you like a love song, baby

And I keep hitting re-peat-peat-peat-peat-peat-peat

I, I love you like a love song, baby
I, I love you like a love song, baby
I, I love you like a love song, baby

I love you...like a love song...

Tone: The tone of this song is flirty, and happy. I say this is flirty and happy because this is a song about a guy that she likes alot, which basically this guy means alot to her.

Mood; the mood of this song is cheerful, and happy.

Meaning: what i think this song means is that she really fell for this guy and really likes him, and its just basically letting him know  

Dr.King

Many years have passed, throughout our journey to the promise land, yet has the strive and handwork paid off? Dr. King exclaimed the day before he got assassinated "I may not get there with you, But i want you to know tonight that we as people will get to the promise land."  I believe Dr.King felt like something was going to happen to him, and he wanted to let us know that he has seen his promise land , and that one day, we WILL get there. If Dr.king was to walk in my class tomorrow,  I think Dr. king will be both happy and disappointing.

Dr. Martin Luther king Jr. was a baptist minister and a civil rights activist. Dr. King believed in equality and freedom rights. He made a large impact in America , and worldwide. Dr. king was a young and skillful man. On the night that Rosa Parks was arrested, E.D. Nixon, head of the local NAACP chapter met with Martin Luther King Jr. and other local civil rights leaders to plan a citywide bus boycott. King was chosen to be the leader of the boycott.The bus boycott was 382 days of walking to work, harassment, violence and intimidation for the Montgomery's African-American society. During this time, both King and E.D Nixon's homes got bombed. After a period of time, the city of Montgomery lifted the law of segregated public transportation. Dr. King would receive many threats, but he standed strong and continued to speak wherever there was a need to.

I say Dr. King would be happy because thanks to him and all the freedom leaders , we have reached the promise land, as he wished too. We reached it, and now are living it . He wanted everyone together from every race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender, etc. He wanted everyone to be equal. Which is what we have now! Now blacks, whites, ,hispanics, asians, etc go to the same schools, bathrooms, and library's. Now we are a symbol of Unity, which is why we are also The United States Of America. Thanks to Dr. King we don't have any difference with white people. If he was to walk in my classroom tomorrow he would be happy to see us all together getting a equal education as everybody. Which was what he wished for. 

However, I believe that Dr. King would also be very dissapointed in us. Why i say this is because, people now a days especially those of color or other race then white, which he fought for, take his accomplishment and hard work for granted. Now a days young men "sag" there pants, which use to be a symbol of men who were in prison. Or how there is music that makes absolutely no sense and uses so much vulgarity. Dr.King fought for our rights and freedom so we can make a good example and achievement of it. He wanted us to grow up in a clean, well educated society. But, if he was to see what some people do, he would just be very hurt. He fought all the way to see us where we are at, including putting everything he                                                   had, at risk. His house was bombed, days and nights having to fear if someone would do something to his famil. But yet, he still fought for us , he even got killed. Which i believe should be a representation why we should honor him so much more. Not just on his day in january, but by respecting our rights, and do what he wished us to do. To be people of honor, leaders, and all for the good.

Hyperbole !!!

Hyperbole is just another word for exaggeration, stretching the truth out, or being too dramatic. For example, if you tripped someone lightly , and barely stumbled and they say "i could of broke my neck!" That was hyperbole. That person barely stumbled and exaggerated by saying he/she could have broke their neck.  I think hyperbole is important part to writing because it shows more of a n depth expression and feeling. It also gives a lot of attention to it. Its not just boring and plain, its however, funny at times , and grabs the attention of someone. 
Rolling In the Deep- AdeleThere's a fire starting in my heartReaching a fever pitch and it's bring me out the darkFinally I can see you crystal clearGo ahead and sell me out and I'll lay your ship bare
See how I'll leave, with every piece of youDon't underestimate the things that I will doThere's a fire starting in my heartReaching a fever pitch and it's bring me out the dark
The scars of your love remind me of usThey keep me thinking that we almost had it allThe scars of your love, they leave me breathlessI can't help feeling
We could have had it allRolling in the deepYou had my heart inside your handAnd you played it to the beat
Baby, I have no story to be toldBut I've heard one of you and I'm gonna make your head burnThink of me in the depths of your despairMaking a home down there as mine sure won't be shared
The scars of your love remind you of usThey keep me thinking that we almost had it allThe scars of your love, they leave me breathlessI can't help feeling
We could have had it allRolling in the deepYou had my heart inside your handAnd you played it to the beat
Could have had it allRolling in the deepYou had my heart inside your handBut you played it with a beating
Throw your soul through every open doorCount your blessings to find what you look forTurn my sorrow into treasured goldYou pay me back in kind and reap just what you sow
(Now I'm gonna wish you never had met me)We could have had it all(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)We could have had it all
(Now I'm gonna wish you never had met me)It all, it all, it all, it all(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
(Now I'm gonna wish you never had met me)We could have had it all(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)Rolling in the deep
(Now I'm gonna wish you never had met me)You had my heart and soul(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)And you played it to the beat
(Now I'm gonna wish you never had met me)Could have had it all(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)Rolling in the deep
(Now I'm gonna wish you never had met me)You had my heart and soul in your hand(Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)But you played it, you played it, you played it to the beat
TONE; The tone of this poem/song is very sad and unhappy. She seemed to be very sorrow and hurt throughout this song. MOOD; Its a very sad and depressing feel towards this song. My mood just happens to go down a bit, when i listen to this song. This song is basically about a break-up that hurt her a lot ,and for some could relate with her feelings.MEANING: I think what this song means is that, she had a special person, who unfortunately broke apart from her. She really had a lot of love toward this person, but she ended up getting really hurt and played out. 

Gotta Be You lyrics by One Direction.[Liam]Girl I see it in your eyes you're disappointed'Cause I'm the foolish one that you anointed with your heartI tore it apartAnd girl what a mess I made upon your innocenceAnd no woman in the world deserves thisBut here I am, asking you for one more chance[Harry]Can we fall, one more time?Stop the tape and rewindOh and if you walk away I know I'll fade'Cause there is nobody elseIt's gotta be youOnly youIt's got to be youOh, Only you[Liam]Now girl I hear it in your voice and how it tremblesWhen you speak to me I don't resemble, who I wasYou've almost had enoughAnd your actions speak louder than wordsAnd you're about to break from all you've heardDon't be scared, I ain't going no where[Zayn]I'll be here, by your sideNo more fears, no more cryingBut if you walk awayI know I'll fade'Cause there is nobody else[All, Harry leading voice]It's gotta be youOnly youIt's got to be youOh, Only you[Zayn]Oh girl, can we try one more, one more time?One more, one more, can we try?One more, one more timeI'll make it better[All, Zayn leading voice]One more, one more, can we try?One more, one more,Can we try one more time to make it all better?[All, Harry leading voice]'Cause it's gotta be youIts gotta be youOnly youOh, Only youIt's gotta be youOnly youIt's got to be youOh, Only you

TONE; The tone of this song is regretful, disappointing and at the same time determined. MOOD: The mood of this song is sweet, sad,romantic and willing.MEANING: I believe this song means that they guy had done his lover wrong before, and he regrets doing that and ask for a second chance with her. And he wants her , nobody else but her,  He promises her she will not regret it if they get back together.