1. Compare how young manhood was defined in relation to womanhood and motherhood ….
a. During this era, it was customary for men to be “manly” and involved themselves in more physical activities while woman were expected to be more proper and docile. Some illustrators used woman to show how peace is a better than war. On the other hand, artists depicted men on posters in order to provoke the “inner man” among citizens.
2. Would you describe these posters as advertisements?
a. I would indeed consider these posters to be advertisements. The posters use a great deal of propaganda to encourage citizens either to enlist or object to the violence. Some of the ads use imagery to elicit feelings of anger and disgust in hopes that it provokes …show more content…
The author of the book believes that biology can show people how to work together in a town or community to achieve a common goal. As such, the name Civic Biology is very fitting as the definition of “civic” is duties or activities of people in relation to their town. Green thought that being unselfish would be the best way for the United States to get through the war. He explained that adult animals often times will sacrifice their own wellbeing in order to protect their offspring. This can be used as a metaphor to explain to people why fighting in the war would be beneficial to protect their beloved country.
7. According to Hughes, why do “respectable” blacks reject expressive arts such As The blues and jazz? What factors make the blues “black” and not “white”?
a. Hughes believes that the black population needs to express their own feeling and experiences regardless of the white opinion. He wanted the blacks to have a voice of their own. In his opinion, the subconscious thought that white was better than black caused the citizens to conform to white culture. Blues were thought to be black because it gave insight to the black culture and have racial themes that were better understood by black residents.
8. Did Hughes and Locke understand “blackness” and “art” in the same
a. During this era, it was customary for men to be “manly” and involved themselves in more physical activities while woman were expected to be more proper and docile. Some illustrators used woman to show how peace is a better than war. On the other hand, artists depicted men on posters in order to provoke the “inner man” among citizens.
2. Would you describe these posters as advertisements?
a. I would indeed consider these posters to be advertisements. The posters use a great deal of propaganda to encourage citizens either to enlist or object to the violence. Some of the ads use imagery to elicit feelings of anger and disgust in hopes that it provokes …show more content…
The author of the book believes that biology can show people how to work together in a town or community to achieve a common goal. As such, the name Civic Biology is very fitting as the definition of “civic” is duties or activities of people in relation to their town. Green thought that being unselfish would be the best way for the United States to get through the war. He explained that adult animals often times will sacrifice their own wellbeing in order to protect their offspring. This can be used as a metaphor to explain to people why fighting in the war would be beneficial to protect their beloved country.
7. According to Hughes, why do “respectable” blacks reject expressive arts such As The blues and jazz? What factors make the blues “black” and not “white”?
a. Hughes believes that the black population needs to express their own feeling and experiences regardless of the white opinion. He wanted the blacks to have a voice of their own. In his opinion, the subconscious thought that white was better than black caused the citizens to conform to white culture. Blues were thought to be black because it gave insight to the black culture and have racial themes that were better understood by black residents.
8. Did Hughes and Locke understand “blackness” and “art” in the same