Pullin' Me Back

Tupac used a style of rap, the way he dressed and his poetry to change the rap industry and changed the way a lot of people seen life for a better way. Tupac Shakur is a rapper who is best known for his contributions to the industry, his rivalry with Biggie Smalls, and bringing rap into the mainstream. He also is well known for creating what we know today as West Coast rap. Sadly, Tupac was murdered and there is no clear evidence as to who did it. Some conspiracy theorists believe he is still…

The title of the novel is constantly repeated throughout the novel. Although it is not the complete title Bless Me Ultima, the words bless me are used a number of times throughout the story of Antonio’s life. In one of Antonio’s dreams, the phrase is first spoken by a man. The man said to the others in the room, “Perhaps God will bless our family and make the baby a priest” (5). Although antonio was not able to recognize who the people in his dream, he knew that the young boy who was born that…

Bless Me, Ultima: Cultural Conflict Culture plays a major role in everyone's life. In Antonio’s life, his parents are very strong believers of their own cultures and family history, essentially preventing Antonio from developing and becoming mature and causing great complications throughout his life. Cultural conflict develops Antonio into a mentally stronger person, he becomes a great person as he gains knowledge and becomes wiser. As disagreements develop within the family, Antonio’s life…

The Rose that Grew from the Concrete by Tupac Shakur is about reaching our goals in life despite the hardships that we face on the way. Tupac wrote this poem, telling the story of his harsh childhood growing up in the ghetto but then soon became successful. The rose symbolizes the people stuck within the system of the ghetto and how just because a person is from a tough environment, it does not define how their life would turn out. Throughout the poem, evidence of figurative language and inner…

that she had a banquet and she stole a whole bunch of money. It was a rough time for me because I realized everything that came out of her mouth was a lie. Not only did she lie to me, she lied to my whole family. The lie that hurt me the most was when she told me that she was dying. This means that to make it seem like she actually had cancer and was going to die, she was going to commit suicide. Deep down inside me, I didn't feel bad for her. It was time for her to get her punishment. Today,…

underwent surgery and spent 6 days on life support until his mother decided to have the plugs pulled on September 13, 1996 at 4:03 p.m. Tupac was only 25 years old. Tupac said during an interview, “the only thing that can kill me is death, that’s the only thing that’ll ever stop me and even then, my music will live forever” and he was right. In 1996 Shakur was the crown prince of West Coast rap, he emerged as a boldly honest, startlingly prescient voice poised to change the game forever, which…

anything he wished, so yes. Then he said, “But wouldn’t it be so much easier with a sword.” It then occurred to me that I was the floppy fish. Instead of sharpening myself to be used by God, I was being beaten, bruised, and was causing a bloody mess. This is why understanding my calling is imperative to furthering the Kingdom of God. God has given each of us a unique calling. God created me, like everyone else, with a divine design that only I can fulfill – if I’m willing to be sharpened. God…

“You’re lying, I can smell it, you’re heart is racing,” He says and I look at in full wonder. “Now answer me, do you have any family?” He asks in more assertive way. I nod my head an his grip on me loosens, I finally can stand on my own. I inspect the man, he was wearing a black suit and looked very professional. “Tell me about them,” He says while his hand move from my should to my hands. I look at him once more and I remember what I said, I’m not going to be…

are moments in our lives when we have to choose between what is a want or need. The documentary Super Size Me is written by Morgan Spurlock a film in which he also stars as the main character . The idea of Super Size Me is to persuade the audience to choose a healthier lifestyle for food. Spurlock has a strong and valid argument that fast food is the main cause of obesity in America Super Size Me is a documentary that exposes the business aspect of fast food. The documentary also exposes the…

In 2004, cardiovascular specialist and nutritionist, Morgan Spurlock was in a documentary film called Supersize Me. He was also the producer and director of the film. In the film, he attempted to do a thirty day experiment eating McDonald’s three times a week to see how his body would react to fast food after resisting it his whole life. He also did this to see how unhealthy McDonald’s and fast food is for the human body. “This Sundance Film Festival Award winner examines not only what fast food…