Homage

Homage is “special honor or respect shown publicly”. Some of the aspects that were kept the same were Teddy’s background and physical disabilities. Teddy’s father is a troubled war vet who abused Teddy to the point of pressing his face to a grill and seriously…

Marcello Pellitteri, a sensitive drummer and experienced educator at Berklee, convenes an Italian quartet composed of Orazio Maugeri on alto saxophone, Salvatore Bonafede on piano, and Gabrio Bevilacqua on acoustic bass, to homage his daughter Veronica, who passed away in 2014, at the age of 23. Each member contributes with original compositions to Aquarius Woman an emotional record that also includes a couple of covers and poems. A few guests join the quartet along the way, and the first doing…

On December 7th of 1941, a war began that changed the history of the United States and the world. On this day, the Japanese declared war on the US by attacking Pearl Harbor. This attack claimed a staggering 2,403 lives and wounded 1,178 others instigating the US’s entrance into World War II. I was fortunate enough to visit and participate in a group performance at this historic site, in honour of the 75th anniversary of the Pearl Harbour attack. While visiting this monument, I learned about the…

The Great Gatsby was a very interesting book which was portrayed very well in two different films of their own league. The first film we had watched was by Baz Luhrmann which portrayed Gatsby in his designated time while the homage by Woody Allen basically did a present day version of Gatsby but his name is Gil. Gil and Gatsby are very different but alike in ways, which makes the movies very interesting. While Gil was an American man In London who had a fiancé and was writing a book he also felt…

For instance, if a memorial is being built to pay homage to those who fought and sacrificed their lives in a war, the shrine would most likely be a wall or two of every individual's name involved in the war. Having only the names on the monument will allow everyone to respond and remember in their own way whether it be through a vivid picture or a slight memory of that person (Lin). But if a memorial is not paying any homage to those who have sacrificed, then the monument should be a still…

believed in putting emphasis on the virtuosic soloist, instead of on the melody of the band as a whole. In the song, “West End Blues”, Armstrong clearly demonstrates his skills as a genius artist on the trumpet, as can be heard at 0:50, while also paying homage to the sultry tones common to the New Orleans jazz scene. “West End Blues” is a perfect example of a classic jazz song. It has that underlying beat that makes you want to tap your feet and the syncopation and polyrhythmic elements…

Most people recognize William Shakespeare solely as the English poet and playwright, but he actually plays a significant role in people’s everyday lives. Shakespeare is arguably one of the most notable writers from history, particularly with his use of language. His use of language has changed the way things are said and done still to this day. Shakespeare’s influence on language is significantly shown through his impact on the development of early modern England, the national curriculum used in…

and took Mary as his wife. When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, it was still the time of King Herod. The magi reported to King Herod that there was a newborn king upon the Jews, so King Herod sent the magi out to find the king and to pay him homage. King Herod found that Jesus was a threat to his reign, so he was trying to locate him and have him killed. Joseph received notice of this news from the angel, so they fled to Egypt until the angel said it was okay to come back. King Herod was…

In the poem “Barbie Doll” by Marge Piercy, the girl could not stand up for her own beauty and body standards. She wanted to change her herself because others saw she should change. For example, when she is being described, “She was healthy, tested intelligent, / possessed strong arms and back” (7-8). She had a fit body and was smart, but people thought a girl shouldn’t have the muscular body a man should have. Though she was healthy and smart, everybody believes that beauty is more important.…

In “Duccio and Devotion to the Virgin’s Foot in Early Sienese Painting,” Joanna Canon studies the symbolic representation of the Virgin’s foot (or feet) in artworks from the late 13th century to the early 14th century, as well as its context, implication, and impact. Many cultures interpret that kissing the dominant personage’s foot is an act of submission. The Virgin, according to Christian tradition, is an intercessor. Therefore, in many altarpieces and paintings, her inviting foot under the…