Let It Be

releasing of the album and single “Let It Be” in 1970, shortly following the announcement of the dissolution of the group. For many, the song, “Let It Be”, not only represents keeping hope through difficult times but additionally symbolizes the four members moving on from the group. The mixture of the instrumental and vocal makeup of “Let It Be” formulates to constitute a gospel ambience. With context in mind, the meaning of the song has different interpretations. While during the early 1970’s listeners connected the song more so with the breakup of the Beatles, present day listeners interpret the song as a more generalized idea of staying positive through hard times. As far as instrumentation goes, the song has a notably gospel sound to it. The presence of an organ, piano, and the occasional harmonizing back-up voices gives the sensation that you are listening to a church choir perform. The tempo of the versus start slow but raise as they meet the chorus. (Chorus following verse four) Paul’s single voice goes through the lyrics of the song with sporadic vocal harmonies to back him up. The song opens surrounding repeated piano chords and adds in the other classic instruments used by the Beatles, such as the guitar, base, and drums. With the introduction of the chorus, instruments from all angles seem to…

Aspects of Humanity Revealed through Symbolism in Never Let Me Go Kazuo Ishiguro’s Never Let Me Go has been widely acclaimed for its insights into the depths of human life. On the surface, the main characters, Kathy H., Tommy, and Ruth live completely normal lives, but their inevitable futures as organ donors separates them from “normal” people. Throughout their childhood and adolescent lives, the characters encounter various objects that become sentimental to them. Kathy greatly values her…

As you read Kazuo Ishiguro’s Never Let Me Go, you must infer some parts of the novel as the narrator leaves out crucial information. Both the characters and the readers are withheld from, crucial information that greatly affects the events in the novel that shape who the characters are. The purpose for the author and the guardians to withhold information from the reader and the characters is to mask the true identities of the characters in the novel, to establish a sense of individuality within…

• Care about your people, truly caring can be instrumental in building your Team. If you find yourself not caring perhaps you need to realign yourself both personally and professionally. Long ago I learned how important it was to care; once I did there was no stopping me. • When you find someone who feels segregated or discriminated against, respect their view, it came from somewhere. If you seek to change it, you must first understand why they feel that way. Be careful do not let it be a…

“I told Summer that I would never let anything happen to her, and I failed her. I was determined to get her back. To bring her back home to me” (Preston 106). Determination and perseverance is what The Cellar is all about. After Summer was abducted, the only thing Lewis wanted back was his best friend, his girlfriend. Throughout the book determination is shown. Summer’s determination to get out of her kidnappers home. Lewis’s need to get her back. Colin’s way of not giving up to keep the girls…

somehow able to put off doing my responsibility and not suffering any consequence. I replayed the situation in my mind several times during the school day my plan seemed flawless almost set in stone. The five minute bell rang towards the end of the day; my plan went through my mind one more time. I walked to pick up my brother from elementary school I constantly replayed the time table in my mind. Staring at my watch every few minutes just to make sure I was on schedule. Standing at the door of…

war. Not counting how many died last year and the year before that. I cannot focus on studying neither at home or at school. All I could think about is how I am losing family members day after day, and all I ask myself is who’s next. I have been trying to defeat this dragon for years, but till today I couldn’t. This dragon is always going to be stronger than I am. Every human on earth has his or her own fears and doubts. Every person has at least one dragon they want to defeat or they have…

I turned back around to see Tyson still ducked next to the snowmobile and Tyler standing frozen staring a bear in the face. “Tyler. Back away very slowly and duck next to Tyson.” I said calmly and slowly. “Tyson. You need to come over here and let's do something dumb.” Tyson without hesitation got up and walked ever so slowly towards me. He got next to me and said “So what is the plan?” “Get on your snowmobile and follow my lead.” I said. We got on our snowmobiles and we creeped forward until we…

The South Park episode “Let Go, Let Gov” examines the way in which American citizens view government surveillance as both a breach of personal freedom as well as a necessary step in national security. This is exemplified when Cartman breaks down in tears at the end of the episode after exposing how the National Security Administration spies on people, only for no one to care (Parker, “Let Go, Let Gov”). Cartman’s quest shows how unwilling many people are to accept the fact that the government…

Governments do share a common trait with God. The idea of a government is something that has been around since the dawn of man and has been discussed and debated about for about just the same number of years. One form of discussion is through satire like South Park. "Let Go Let Gov" is an example of an episode of the show that makes a point about people's thoughts about the government and certain actions of the government. The creators take a stance against those who are too doubtful of the…