D. Brooks Smith

online. Misinterpretations of this discussion can often interfere with a persons view on this topic. Gwendolyn Brooks is a great American poet that portrays the lives of many Southern Chicago African Americans. I chose one of her poems We Real Cool, because it shows how some may jump to conclusions without much evidence to support their decisions. In Gwendolyn Brooks’ poem We Real Cool, Brooks talks about the thoughts of some young pool players at a pool house called “The Golden…

Page used the factor of appearance to define the term "flapper". To her, a "flapper" is a woman who is within the age limit (not quite a woman but also not a girl)that would have bobbed hair (the 'badge' of flapper hood) and stylish clothing that no decent women of earlier generations would have even thought about wearing. There were many different explanations of the flapper phenomenon. Some say that it's due to the fact that one-quarter to one-third of urban woman workers live alone, free…

Designer Ralph Lauren was born in New York on October 14, 1939. Lauren worked in retail stores before developing a line of neckties. The brand he created Polo, is now one part of an design that includes fragrances, clothes, and many more items . Lauren has used his personal fortune to a collection of rare and classic cars. In 1967, Lauren began designing men’s neckties, branding them under the name “Polo” and selling them at large department stores, including Bloomingdale’s. Lauren expanded…

Introduction Based on thorough research, one of the most appropriate corporations for this particular assignment has been Ralph Lauren. Founded in 1967, it has become one of the most influencing and successful companies, within the fashion world industry . While its first launch focused on men’s accessories and later menswear, over the years Ralph Lauren has become vastly known worldwide, for everlasting designs and creations . From clothing and accessories, to fragrances and luggage, the…

During the early twentieth century, the flapper style began to evolve. It involves women focusing more on their outward appearance and behavior to fit in with other ladies their age. This style seemed to be revolutionary for many women as they viewed the change in expectations for women as liberating. However, depending on the perspective the flapper style can be considered as either restricting or liberating for women. Contrasting perspectives are demonstrated through both Ellen Page’s article,…

Brook Farm included farmland and a school. The main goal of Brook Farm was to strengthen the intellectuality of its residents while balancing labor, literacy, and leisure. They took on “a deeper commitment to socialist experimentation” (Robinson). Each member of the community had a specific job or skill that they would provide. If someone liked farm labor, they would do that. The Brook Farmers were allowed to switch jobs and often did to escape…

"No it 's pronounced Fronkensteen" a quote made famous by Gene Wilder in the classic movie, Young Frankenstein, will forever be immortalized by those mourning his loss. Wilder 's life is the focus of the media and his life is being celebrated because of his loss due to Alzheimer 's at the age of 83 on August 28, 2016. Best known for his wacky neuroticism, Gene Wilder was born Jerome Silberman in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He changed his name at age 26 to Gene Wilder after deciding that he couldn 't…

I. Country Music Superstar Troyal Garth Brooks better known as Garth Brooks. Has an interesting story in the music industry, starting at a young age Garth sang to perform and always had to be the center of attention. Garth has a huge love for family and friends; the music was just a voice. Nemours albums and music awards made Brooks the king of country music. Who was Garth behind the mic, besides a performer? Looking in his past, present, and future where Garth unleashes stories of childhood,…

November, 30, 2015 Gwendolyn Brooks was an accomplished poet with a new voice for her time. As a writer, Brooks was able to convey social and political issues . Due largely to this she became the first black female to win the Pulitzer Prize and also served as the poetry consultant to the Library of Congress. Born on June 7, 1917 to David and Keziah Brooks in Topeka, Kansas, she moved to Chicago a short six months later as part of the great migration. Once in Chicago, Brooks experienced three…

In the late 1950s Gwendolyn Brooks writes “We Real Cool”. During this time it was the middle of the civil rights movement and that had a big impact on her writing and this poem in particular. In this poem she writes about her observation of a group of kids and what they must be thinking and feeling. It appears to the reader the kids in the poem are rebellious because she writes about them doing things such as skipping school and drinking. The style of writing is very simplistic, but conveys a…