Quadrophenia

innovative Brits, their traditional values and ideas were challenged by liberal ideas. Independence, self-fulfillment, and acceptance were the key ideas that the children of the conflict-filled mid-twentieth century emphasized and longed for. While many stark changes did take place in this era and historiographers still debate their validity and influence on Britain, it is clear that the progressive beliefs did make some marks on British society. Changes in ideas of culture, gender roles, and race have been the subject of this alteration in post-imperial Britain. Through the analysis of three movies representing the culture of post-imperial Britain, the shifts in thoughts and beliefs between older and younger generations are obvious. Quadrophenia is a movie released in 1979 set in 1965. The movie follows Jimmy who is a part of a "Mod" clique of scooter riding, drug using, and rebellious teenagers defying the beliefs and customs of the generations before them. This youth culture differs greatly from the more controlled and conservative generation that preceded that of the mods. Wondrous Oblivion (2003) follows eleven-year-old David interacting with his new Jamaican neighbors. Despite the opposition and threats of neighbors, David befriends the family and learns to play Cricket in their back yard. David's family and neighbors begin to embrace the different cultures and accept the mixing of races and religion in the community. Bend It Like Beckham was also released in the…

Lynyrd Skynyrd began playing throughout the South. For the first few years, the group had little success, but producer Al Kooper signed the band to MCA after seeing them play at an Atlanta club called Funocchio's in 1972. Kooper produced the group's 1973 debut, Pronounced Leh-Nerd Skin-Nerd, which was recorded after former Strawberry Alarm Clock guitarist Ed King joined the band. The group became notorious for their triple-guitar attack, which was showcased on "Free Bird," a tribute to the…

Stories tell of a journey or an adventure, rules tell people what to do, songs are used to relate ideas and evoke emotion. Thoreau and Emerson believe that we should live as our own person and justify our own path through life, whether it be to success or to failure, experience is what is best for us as people. There can be many connections drawn between the band The Who and Thoreau and Emerson; whether it be in their lyrics or the members themselves. The most notable relation that can be drawn…