Memento

In Spanish-speaking cultures, it is common that when a girl turns fifteen her family throws her a Quinceañera. The Quinceañera is like a “Sweet 15” or in American culture a “Sweet 16”. A Quinceañera is referred to as a mini boda or a miniature wedding. This celebrates the maturity of the young adult. Since this is a religious celebration it is expected that the young adult will live a life full of honesty and dedication to God. The celebration takes place in a church and then a reception at the…

The analyzed portrait was painted by Frida in the time, where her husband Diego Riv- iera (Portrait on on the forehead) had an in- famous affair with Maria Felix (a film star). Maria was also a good friend of Frida and always thought that Frida would joke about her husbands affair like she did with all his other stupidities. However, as this affair was a public scandal, this paintings reveals her true emotions. The Painting was ordered by Frida’s two married friends (Florence Arquin & Sam…

The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art consists of an abundant amount of unique and interesting pieces of art. While touring the museum, I found several pieces of art in which were rather amazing at how they were created; one could tell a lot of thought and hours of dedication were put into each piece. While there were so many pieces to choose from, I chose two pieces which stood out to me the most to discuss in my paper, one is The Jackleg Testament, Part One Jack and Eve: A Woodcut Motion…

Nicholas Cracchiolo English II Mrs. Fruworth 11/12/2014 Have you ever taken the time to simply kick back and delight in your life for what it is and where it’s at? In the story, "Life is Sweet at Kumansenu,", the creator outlines the life of a lady named Bola who gets a visit from her child, Meji, who she thought did not live past labor. Later in the story, we discover that Meji is really dead and going by his mother as a phantom. The subject of "Life Is Sweet at Kumansenu" is, don't…

As soon as my sneakers hit the grimy sidewalk outside the concert hall, I could tell something was amiss. There was no squealing of brakes from the mid-day traffic, or any jogger along the sidewalk. As I continued down the block, I did not hear the resonance of pubescent chatter from the playground down the street, nor the squabble of vendors. All around me was utter silence. Remember when your parents would proclaim, “Silence is golden.” ? Yet after lounging my cello onto my back and stumbling…

It’s important to acknowledge that a PWID has the ability to recognize the significance of a death or loss, however, there must be a theoretical understanding of the common types of grief and loss that speak to this population’s subjective experiences. Read et al. (2014), argued that the experience of bereavement for a PWID can be best understood under the umbrella of disenfranchised grief. This type of grief can be associated with a PWID because on a macro level there has been limited support…

Michael Blanke English 2 Mrs. Fallert 15 February 2017 Terror struck the United States on September 11, 2001, destroying the twin towers in New York and killing over three thousand people and threatening the American homeland as it has never been threatened before. On April 27, 2006, construction of the Freedom Tower and the museum began. “By laying this magnificent cornerstone of hope, we are sending a message to the people around the world that freedom will always prevail” (Reyes 28).…

death of the body, the burial, and being forgotten by those left behind.” (Vigil, 2000, pg. 16). Dia de los Muertos makes an effort to offset the dead being forgotten by the living by having the holiday celebrated every year. The latin phrase “Memento Mori” reminds, “...one of mortality and impending death,” (Nozedar, 2016, pg. 237) and perfectly encompasses a major theme in Dia de los Muertos. Displaying, “...calavera drawings, candy calaveras, calavera poems, and calavera toys…”…

amusement parks, family events, and bonding together as many times as possible where I learned valuable life lessons, and the stone I carry helps me remember and honor their legacies that each one left behind impacted me. Now, when I feel the small memento in my pocket, I remember all of the extraordinary times I had with those who are no longer around me and how each one taught me something different to help me grow into the person I am…

Entertainment is a broad word that encompasses many activities, including sports, movies and video games. Many individuals argue that entertainment sources may weaken society and its founding principles. But really leisure activities can aid in making the world more open minded and aware of different topics that would have otherwise proven difficult. Though many people disagree, entertainment will not be the downfall of all morality, the poison to domestic happiness and not lead to the end of…