Macy Gray

From the very beginnings of our existence, humans have created and sung songs. Music is used for entertainment, for celebration, for mood setting, even to go to sleep. The standards for music have changed as well, especially with the onset of technology like auto-tune. Each of the 5 songs appealed to me in one way or another. I’ll admit, I am a bit arrogant sometimes, and simply annoying other times. At home, I’ll learn extra if I’m interested in a topic, but otherwise I slack off. Following my personality, I chose “Bad to the Bone” by George Thorogood, “Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey, and “Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi. The lyrics of “Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey tell recognizable scenes. Most of us are familiar with the cliché stories of a single mother, orphaned children on the streets, or druggies scavenging for money. The song is my 3rd best choice, as it fits my personality. My friends will tell you that sometimes I act too prudent. I’ll overload myself with extra work or go the extra mile to learn something, in the hopes that it will help me after high school. The song carries a dark connotation, talking about things like “roll the dice just one more time” and “working hard to get my fill”, which I keep in the back of my mind as a worst case scenario for my future if I don’t try at anything. On the other hand, my parents will tell you that I don’t care about anything “boring”; i.e. unchanging from one day to the next. The one line “It goes on and on and on…

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The Miracle Worker, written by William Gibson, is a nonfiction play written in 1957. The play is based off of the life of Helen Keller, who was diagnosed being blind and deaf at a young age, due to an illness. When Helen was about the age of six, the Kellers higher a teacher named Anne Sullivan, who was hired to teach Helen language by Captain Keller. Having been blind before, Anne had much experience and motivation to teach Helen. After many surgeries, Anne was in fact able to see, just not…

Helen Keller is given barriers throughout her life due to her lack of sight and hearing, but in her autobiography, The Story of My Life, she tells the tale of a girl who refuses to bow down to any barrier. As a young child, Helen "overcomes suicidal urges and months of self-imposed silence" until she is ready to open herself up to the world again (Snodgrass). The many hardships she and her family go through together only result in making Helen, and her bond with her teacher Anne Sullivan,…

By; Emercyn Winfindale Helen was born on June 27, 1880, in Tuscumbia, Alabama. She was 19 months old when she came down with Scarlett fever. She lost her sight, hearing, and would not be able to speak because of it. When Helen was 5 years old, he parents found a teacher who knew how to do sign language and could teach the blind. Her name was Anne Sullivan. Helen came to know her as teacher. It didn't take long for Anne to realize that no one had ever said no to Helen. Helen was a difficult…

Helen Kellerby: Keely Budge"Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of overcoming it' - Helen KellerHelen keller was born on June 27, 1880 in Tusscumbia, her childhood wasnt like any other childs, Her father, Arthur (captain) Keller had fought in the civil war from the south, and after he left the war his first wife died and he remarried Kate Addams. Helen was the eldest girl and her first words were "wah, wah" for water and "tea, tea" which stood for…

From her teacher “The two greatest characters in the 19th century are Napoleon and Helen Keller. Napoleon tried to conquer the world by physical force and failed. Helen tried to conquer the world by power of mind-and succeeded!” ---- by Mark Twain But why Helen could succeed and became a heroine? Who was her spiritual pillar? The biggest factor was her teacher whose name was Anne Sullivan. It was impossible for Helen Keller to…

Biography of Helen Keller By: Aiden Saldana Helen Adams Keller was an American author and a lecturer. She was the first deaf-blind person to earn a bachelor of arts degree. As an author, Keller was well-traveled and outspoken in her convictions. Helen proved to the world that deaf people could all learn to communicate and that they could survive in the hearing world. She Was also taught that deaf people are capable of doing things that hearing people can do. Helen Keller was born in…

Feaster Journal Entry 2 The Miracle Worker (2000 remake) We all have heard of Helen Keller's story, sad little deaf, blind and mute girl who was more animal than human, who was rescued by her teacher who did not just let her continue the lifestyle that was easiest for her family. This movie I greatly enjoyed because this time I was watching, not as a bored student watching this during school time, but a college ASL student who was able to critically think about everything that was occurring.…