The purpose of this paper is to dissect the aspect of innocence and experience. The theme is found in many pieces of literature such as: movies, songs, poems, and plays. Innocence and experience is compared often and how it is applied in real life applications from childhood to adulthood. Random quotes are used to show that innocence and experience is usual. To properly analyze the theme, the album, Trilogy by The Weeknd is used as an example to display innocence and how experience changed the narrator and the other character(s) used in this piece. The album is broken into three segments in the form of mix tapes to show the sequence of events from the beginning, middle and end. The segments are written as a narrative in third person to show
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The universal context of innocence is, “the lack of experience with the world and bad things that happen in life.” (Merriam-Webster, n.d.). The word innocence is often applied with the word ignorant, as it has a similar definition. Young children are described as innocent as they have not had any experience with life. Many try to conserve innocence by shielding themselves and children from the world. “Innocence is like shielded armor; it adorns and defends.” (Robert South, n.d.). Innocence is a barrier that gives a sense of invincibility to the one who has no knowledge or experience. This kind of innocence is often shown in teenagers who have not began the path of adulthood, which would be portrayed as ignorant. Once innocence is gone, one’s mindset and views become more pessimistic and less …show more content…
The first segment of the album starts with experienced Abel and Valerie in his loft. The innocent girl has never smoked and she is wary of what would happen. “You don’t know what’s store.” (2011, Track 1) The lack of knowledge makes Valerie more vulnerable to him, allowing her to be persuaded because he has experienced taking drugs. This vulnerability gives Abel the advantage to participate in sexual activities even though she has a lover already. The Weeknd wants to continue their fun and they soon are at a party with more drugs. “So don’t blame it on me girl, cause you wanted to have fun.” (2011, Track 3) He warns her that what she is experiencing is not his fault, though he used her innocence to his advantage. In the morning from the wild night, she goes back to her boyfriend. The Weeknd is left alone with more drugs, upset that Valerie left him. He had deep feelings for her and decided to go to a strip club and meets Diana. He uses her to get rid of the embarrassment. With Valerie forgotten, he enjoys another round of drugs with Diana and her friends. Without delay, he confronts Valerie stating that he always want her. However, with her experiences with Abel, Valerie declined because she would rather stay out of the fast life and with her boyfriend. Subsequently, Abel places all the blame on her on the reasons why he is hurt. Months have passed, and the Weeknd still has Valerie on his mind. She is not welcomed into his home, but her presence has never
The universal context of innocence is, “the lack of experience with the world and bad things that happen in life.” (Merriam-Webster, n.d.). The word innocence is often applied with the word ignorant, as it has a similar definition. Young children are described as innocent as they have not had any experience with life. Many try to conserve innocence by shielding themselves and children from the world. “Innocence is like shielded armor; it adorns and defends.” (Robert South, n.d.). Innocence is a barrier that gives a sense of invincibility to the one who has no knowledge or experience. This kind of innocence is often shown in teenagers who have not began the path of adulthood, which would be portrayed as ignorant. Once innocence is gone, one’s mindset and views become more pessimistic and less …show more content…
The first segment of the album starts with experienced Abel and Valerie in his loft. The innocent girl has never smoked and she is wary of what would happen. “You don’t know what’s store.” (2011, Track 1) The lack of knowledge makes Valerie more vulnerable to him, allowing her to be persuaded because he has experienced taking drugs. This vulnerability gives Abel the advantage to participate in sexual activities even though she has a lover already. The Weeknd wants to continue their fun and they soon are at a party with more drugs. “So don’t blame it on me girl, cause you wanted to have fun.” (2011, Track 3) He warns her that what she is experiencing is not his fault, though he used her innocence to his advantage. In the morning from the wild night, she goes back to her boyfriend. The Weeknd is left alone with more drugs, upset that Valerie left him. He had deep feelings for her and decided to go to a strip club and meets Diana. He uses her to get rid of the embarrassment. With Valerie forgotten, he enjoys another round of drugs with Diana and her friends. Without delay, he confronts Valerie stating that he always want her. However, with her experiences with Abel, Valerie declined because she would rather stay out of the fast life and with her boyfriend. Subsequently, Abel places all the blame on her on the reasons why he is hurt. Months have passed, and the Weeknd still has Valerie on his mind. She is not welcomed into his home, but her presence has never