Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

“The Metamorphosis” and the Christmas song “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” demonstrates that outsiders are those with unique qualities that cannot contribute back to their community as opposed to those who are misjudged or misunderstood. In “The Metamorphosis”, traveling salesman Gregor Samsa awakens one morning to discover that his body has been transformed into one of a “monstrous verminous bug (137)”. Gregor and his family soon discover that his new cumbersome body has rendered him incapable of working, so the family members find jobs to help alleviate their financial situation. Though they were originally willing to accommodate Gregor by removing the furniture from their living room in order for him to crawl around, Gregor’s family members begin to feel negative sentiments towards him. Near the conclusion of the story, Grete announces that “things cannot go on any longer” and demands that her family “must try and get rid of [Gregor] (174)”. She explains that the family has “tried what is humanly possible to take care of it and…

Tara Haggerty Anonymously Rudolph Rudolph is a six year old Red-Nosed Reindeer, he had a very shiny nose and some would even say it glows, all of the other reindeer used to laugh and call him names they never let Rudolph join in any reindeer games, Rudolph never really had any friends. He would just stay in his stall all day and play by himself. After years of being teased and flat out bullied, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer finally had it. Rudolph was sick and tired of not being able…

However endearing the story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is, it is a story that blatantly captures a moment in time of palpable prejudices and inequality. Written by Montgomery Ward department store to sell appliances in 1939, it is a testament to what conditions were socially accepted as normal during that time period. Released as a movie in 1964, this story has an explicit lens of bigotry, inequality, and the importance of conforming to society. From the beginning of the movie with the…

Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. This parade includes several performances, floats, and giant helium balloons. What is better than having an old -fashioned home cooked meal and watching television all day long? Christmas is one of the most exciting days of the year, not only for young children but for adults too! Some families will even start their Christmas festivities on Thanksgiving night. They will go out in the middle of the night and stand in ridiculously long lines for cheap…

The singalong songs, really bring the audience and the band together, and it's a really cool feeling when they are in sync. One song, was rudolph the red nosed reindeer, where it was either a trumpet with a mute, or a horn, was extremely overpowering sound, and not a great one at that. I'm inclined to think it was a trumpet due to the in general “blat” or blaring of the noise, and the distortion it receives when playing at higher volumes. The symphony also played a piece called sarajevo, which…

everywhere within the lives of Deaf people. Deaf people hear sounds by feeling the vibrations or by their hearing aids. Sounds aren 't missing from the life of a Deaf person, they are just different forms than a hearing person. Deaf people focus on feeling the sound while hearing people focus on hearing the sound. Throughout my American Sign Language class, reading “ Deaf in America: Voices from a culture” , attending events and club meetings I improved and developed a further understanding of…

ranging from 1685-1999. The orchestra began the concert performing several compositions and songs such as the Nutcracker Suite (1892), Waft her Angels Through the Skies from Jeptha HWV 70 (1751), I Saw Three Ships/Jennette Isabella, and Cantique de Noël Cantique de Noël (1847). The orchestra then performed many more compositions and songs including, Holiday Overture, The Christmas Waltz (1954), Bassoon It Will Be Christmas, Sleigh Ride (1946), Santa Baby (1953), White Christmas (1942), The…

felt different than the rest. (In a total good way.) Maybe it's because I’m an 8th grader this year, and I know the rest of the 8th graders in this class so that way we’re able to participate in all the inside jokes we have as a band. Maybe it’s because I had a great honor to announce that the band was going to Disneyland. Or maybe it was because I’ve gotten to know our amazing conductor and teacher for a solid two school years, in which this would be my last. No matter what the reason, this…

To carry out his or her role in the program, each child needed apparel that matched their persona. Thus, with one exception, Vern and Teck sent notes home with the children requesting that their parents fashion the appropriate costumes. Since most of the parents in the school district were exceedingly poor, Vern and Teck didn’t wish to burden the parents of the boy assigned the part of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer with the task of making his complex attire. Thus, they didn’t send a note…

All cultures have their own heroes, both mythical and real. Some heroes are perfect. They are strong both mentally and physically with the highest of standards that inspire others to be just like them. These are the heroes generally found in comic books, fantasy stories, and fairy tales. Misfits in society are unlikely heroes. They are usually outcasts that find some way to overcome their differences from others or use the differences to their advantages. Harry Potter and Rudolph the…