Counterpoint

name will fit right in. Here I go. ‘Why did you have to leave Eloe on the run, leave so fast you couldn’t go to Frisco’s funeral, uh, uh, Phil?’ That’s good. That’s Anglicized French for son.” -Jadine and Son, Tar Baby, page 174 Son serves as a counterpoint to the residents of L’Arbe de la Croix. He is distinct from the Streets in his blackness and poverty, from Ondine and Sydney Childs in his sensibilities and regionalism, and from Jadine in his acculturation to…

In the novel In Cold Blood by Truman Capote is a documentary account of an American crime in an isolated town of Holcomb, Kansas. In this Nonfiction novel the first “characters” introduced were the innocent family of four who were brutally murdered. The Clutter family was very well-known around the Holcomb area, it came to a big shock as to why anyone would commit any crime against them. Dick Hickock and Perry Smith were also in surprise when a robbery turned into a murder scene. Capote then…

Since 1534 when Jacques Cartier, a French mariner, first stepped foot on Canadian soil, we have been interacting with aboriginal people. A lot has changed in how we treat these Native Americans since the 16th century, but it wasn’t until recently that they were even considered persons. The Indian Act has shown that Canada has tried to bridge relations with the aboriginal people, but it has not been effective due to misreading and the unknown desires of the aboriginal people, resident schools,…

space is intended for good; however, the misuse of safe spaces could cause potential damage on campus. The authors Yue Zhang, Judith Shulevitz, and Morton Schapiro discuss their views on this controversial subject through their papers. In Point/Counterpoint: Do safe spaces belong on college campuses?, Yue Zhang argues that while the intention of safe spaces is “good-natured” it will result in students feelings more uncomfortable as they are “trained to feel uncomfortable when exposed to…

Jeanie with the light brown hair (published in 1854) by Stephen Foster is performed by a tenor with piano accompaniment. The piano introduces the work with a short prelude starting on a high note then descending in conjunct intervals, briefly ascends from a low note to a note close to F. The piano then varies the prior phrase by descending from a high note with eighth notes then sustaining a note close to A. Following the prelude, the tenor begins the first section on with “I” on the high note…

The formation of relationships between individuals may result in prosperous connections that benefit the individuals’ futures. Twain shows how Jim forms an undeniable bond with Huck while travelling together: "Jim won't ever forgit you, Huck; you's de bes' fren' Jim's ever had; en you's de only fren' ole Jim's got now" (Twain 111). Jim and Huck form a bond while travelling together that positively changes both of the characters. Twain portrays how individuals can form strong relationships…

lessons which he received from his sister Laurine. When he was only nine, he started to invent tunes on the piano. At the age of fifteen he decided he wanted to become a composer. Then went to a boy only high school and learned more about harmony, counterpoint, and composition. In June of 1921, Copland moved to France, where he attended the Summer School of Music for American Students at Fontainebleau for more advanced learning. During his lifespan history was big and some main things that…

Brahms was a traditionalist and an innovator as referred to by many, and even though he sought to stick to the conformities of his time, he made use of many techniques from past composers such as Beethoven, Bach and Liszt even though many romantic developments were taking place around him. His music therefore can be seen to contain elements of mostly classical and romantic characteristics. The contrast of classical versus romantic can be clearly seen in his symphonies where he compose them in an…

Women composers were often rejected in the early times such as the Classical period, the Baroque times, and most of music history. It was not until the Romantic Period in music that women were allowed more leeway in the musical industry and were able to play, compose, and perform in musical contests and orchestras. One of my favorite women composers, who fought against this belief, is Clara Wieck Schumann. This woman is an incredible person. Though Clara was more of a concert pianist, she left…

The hope of resurrection is shown through the verticality of the tree and the two characters below it. The characters’ lines of vision mark the counterpoint. The golden halos bring out into open the faces of Christ’s supporters and the Angels.The expressions of Christ's supporters are shown in a difficult to notice/skillful more humanistic way, while the expressions of the Angels faces are more dramatic…