Alanis Morissette

will agree that such a vital matter requires a good degree of forthrightness especially for young people. I find it difficult to believe that a young person whose mind is filled with songs that have lyrics like “it’s going to rain men today” could have a healthy love life. The simple reason for my skepticism is because matters of grave importance like love are trivialized on the platter of pleasure. I 'm being sincere here, I promise; but I believe we might not be able to give a perfect definition and a generally acceptable description of irony (insincerity) for the simple reasons that its contextual meaning varies widely and also people reason differently. For instance, Alanis Morissette’s song titled ironic has over the years generated more arguments than many songs would ever do. Some people believe that Alanis gave a good rendition of irony in the various situation described in the song, while many others believe that none of the scenario is fit for a good description of irony. This debate is just proof that people have divers views on what an irony is. In its simple description, irony is about saying the opposite of what you really mean, and that is where the issue of insincerity comes in. In an attempt to be creative, and all in the name of irony, Pop artists and mass communicators have made use of sarcasm and hyperbole in music, movies, advertisements and commercials. Unfortunately, the usage of these figures of speech in some instances has done more harm than good.…

Macbeth is a nobleman of Scotland, early off he was known as Thane of Glamis. However, he later becomes Thane of Cawdor after the original Thane of Cawdor is killed for treason. Macbeth is extremely ambitious and power hungry man, and is always looking for a newer better title. Macbeth kills Duncan to become king, kills Banquo because his family was destined to become rulers over Scotland, and kills all of Macduff’s family. The following paragraphs include five songs that I think best represent…

on the Billboard charts in 1998 was “The Boy is Mine” by Brandy & Monica. The number one album was the self titled: “The Backstreet Boys”. The Grammy Awards were big in 1998. Lauryn Hill won album of the year with “The Miseducation of Laryun Hill”. Lauryn Hill also got best new artist. The best pop album went to “Ray of Light” by Madoma. Best pop duo or group was “Jump Juce An’ Wail” by The Brian Stezer Orchestra. Best pop female goal was Celine Dion with “My Heart Will”. Best male pop vocal…

that he needs help. Therefore, it is clear that the song “Agony” by Paloma Faith relates to the fact that Nic Sheff has two views on his addiction. The part where he knows that he needs help, and also the part of him that feels like he can’t let go. Secondly, like most addicts, when the drugs start to wear off, they usually feel the need to use again right away to help them escape from the reality upon them. Nic Sheff does this as well. He is a guy who is very self-conscious and has many…

threat. The Beatles had to stop doing interviews because they would ask Lennon absurd questions. This later on caused the group to fall apart. In April of 1970, the group then disbanded. Lennon says after Epstein died, the group fell apart and McCartney was then leading the group. The group didn’t call it leading because he wasn’t doing much and nothing was ever the same. Lennon continued to write and focused more on spiritualism. On December 11, 1970, Lennon released his first solo album…

are religious pictures on the stage wall such as one of a serpent similar the one that tempted Eve, much like Angelo tries to tempt Isabella into breaking her vows by sleeping with him. In another instance, Mariana lies on the floor in the left corner of the stage with a phone up to her ear listening to a song on repeat. There is no explanation as to why she is there or as to who she is until Isabella learns of Mariana and her connection to Angelo. Behind where she lies there is a picture of…

is told to be constantly precariously perched on a cliff. After her divorce from Sean Penn, she entered a relationship with Warren Beatty, whom she co-starred with in the film “Dick Tracy”. She released a soundtrack album featuring hit song “Vogue”, which she famously performed at an MTV Music Award Show. She embarked on her “Blond Ambition World Tour” which was filmed backstage for the movie “Truth or Dare”, giving fans a surreal inside look at the tour. Many conflicts arose after this time,…

demise for them all, however Maximus goes up against the pioneer position and they survive. The entire group is astonished, including the new Emperor Commodus. He demands to meet the overcome Spaniard. Maximus is an effective Roman general, adored by the general population and the maturing Emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Prior to his passing, the Emperor picks Maximus to be his beneficiary over his own child, Commodus, and a power battle leaves Maximus and his family sentenced to death. The capable…

always been a work-in-progress, right up to today, a kaleidoscopic commodity, disrupting and reinvigorating familiar codes.” Other artists during the 1980s that were openly sexual and extremely successful were Michael Jackson, his sister Janet, Prince, and hair bands like Bon Jovi and Poison. Not surprisingly, the Rolling Stones were still keeping pace with these other big names, making them one of the longest lasting and highest grossing sex icons of all time. Hip hop, indie rock, and grunge…

of physical abuse to a child due to the violence of a parent or caregiver. Brain damage is also a main physical effect of abuse. Being hit with something or shaken can cause brain damage to a child. These damages might become fatal (¨Child Abuse¨). Effects of child abuse can change their lives in more ways than one would think. As said by writer Herbert Ward, ¨Child abuse casts a shadow the length of a lifetime¨ (Casts Quotes). What Being Done IV There are many organizations around the world…