1994 songs

Men and beards, two terms that are used synonymously throughout much of history, either through Medieval literature or Contemporary literature. In the epic poem of Old French literature, The Song of Roland, there is much deeper importance behind hairy objects presented in scenes of war with the Saracens, emotional moments of characters, and Thierry’s appraisal in the trial of Ganelon’s fate. The anonymous poet has ascribed various heroic attributes to the men who possess beards: wisdom,…

There have been many great improvements and technological advancements in the 21st century. Now, it is possible for 3-D printers to create prosthetic limbs for people with disabilities. It is possible to prevent the transmission of HIV with the creation of the PREP pill. It is possible to connect with someone who is half-way across the globe. However, not all newly developed possibilities are for the better. Change and development can alter and mold the whole spatial entity of a country and…

As a first generation American born in a Vietnamese family, my values are heavily influenced by both cultures. Inevitably, as an inhabitant of the United States, I am much more exposed to American culture than to Vietnamese culture. I have learned and assimilated many American values throughout my years in the public school system. Meanwhile, at home, my parents immersed and raised me in their culture. Vietnamese culture is very different from American culture, but not at all far-removed from…

Culture is where we come from, who we are now, and where we are going. Culture is what makes us unique as people. Is the binding forces between family, friends, and nations. The culture I chose to talk about is Chinese it is where I came from. Chinese is the oldest and has the largest number of people who live in China. The Chinese material and non material culture can be different from United States but they also have something in common. The food, clothes, transportation, and sports are very…

Modernity, the quality of being modern, is inevitable as time only moves forward. However, modernism does not capture the time period most present, but instead captures the late 19th to early 20th century when the development of modern industrial societies and cities boomed in the West. Modernization in Western countries led to a rejection in traditional ways of thinking and religious belief as science and technology advanced. In China, the path of modernizing was not as simple; it was a ripple…

literally sending the hero off on a sort of “hero 's journey” where his character will be tested. These three methods employed by Medieval authors on villains can be seen in three different Medieval texts: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Laustic, and The Song of Roland. In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, the villain- the Green Knight, sends the hero character Sir Gawain on both a physical journey and test, as well as a journey and test of character. The Green Knight enters the court of…

social change is through protest songs. Most songwriters agree that protest songs are written because circumstances demand engagement and things can no longer be left unsaid (Haslam). Protest…

What is protest music? In general, most people would say protest music is songs connected to current or previous events. According to Salamishah Tillet, “Young musicians, some famous, others grassroots, are finding their role in today’s social movements through a simultaneous revival and redefinition of the protest song tradition.” I agree with Salamishah Tillet that musicians are trying to find their role in life by exploring life. (I like how you put your own personal feelings you have towards…

Yuan Cai’s, The Problems of Women, is a passage from a book written by Yuan Cai. The chinese elite and literate males are the sources’ audience. The book gives advice for other men that are like him and the head of a household. This passage is interesting to me because it pertains to gender and sex roles in the twelfth century. This passage tells me that the culture the author lived in had certain marital and sex standards for males and females. This document is an excerpt from a book written by…

Confucianism and its key values Confucianism is the mainstream value of Chinese people. The ideas of Confucius strongly affect Chinese people’s mind and behavior. Confucianism is a very important part in Chinese history and culture. it acts like intangible guidelines for people to consider what is morally good and bad. Chinese people need to study the Analects of Confucius since primary school. The thoughts of Confucius are so broad and complicated. There are several key values of Confucianism…