Spectacle

because they “love animals”, and have no idea about what happens behind the scenes. But the sad truth is that animal performers are not given five-star treatment like human entertainers, but rather are treated inhumanely. Animals are not performers, spectacles to gawk at, or circus clowns. They are innocent creatures that may have once had a home and a family, but thanks to the demands of the human entertainment industry have been kept imprisoned in inhospitable, boring enclosures, coerced into…

Looking for an escape from the mundane perpetuation of everyday life? Seeking exploration and excitement in a distant locale? Well, a trip to the enchanting city of Atlanta, Georgia may be exactly what the doctor ordered. For example, the city of Atlanta is immersed in all types of attractions, ranging from family-friendly, scholarly, and professional sports. Because of its many tourist destinations such as museums, family-friendly attractions, and multiple sports venues, Atlanta is an excellent…

2016 Trade Season speculation continues to boil as the Adelaide Crows and Geelong Football Club are locked in a battle for Patrick Dangerfield, who ultimately has to make the final decision. Optimistic Geelong fans continue to expect that Dangerfield will become the new Cats superstar. Geelong fans maintained composure by openly showing affection towards Dangerfield. Throughout the concluding moments of the game, Dangerfield managed to mark on the 50m line, lining up for goal. If applause could…

Jon Lewis mentioned that 1915 to 1928 was the Golden Age of Film comedy and the silent film medium extend this to its maximum. Exaggerated actions and visual gags with occasional intertitles explaining the situation became the centerpiece of attraction and entertainment. Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton were two legendary comedy filmmakers emerging from this era. Charlie Chaplin’s City Lights was a combination of Chaplin’s skills from previous movies. In this movie, he employs purely innocent…

The Depth of Symbolism Symbolism represents a deeper or figurative meaning of a place or object. It ties into the setting of the story and helps convey the mood and tone. Steinbeck uses setting in the novel “Of Mice and Men,” to show the symbolic elements of the character's hopes and dreams, and how the characters are viewed by society. Throughout the novel, settings such as the the Salinas river symbolize fate for the dreams of two migrant workers, George and Lennie. Crooks, an older black man,…

that it would be a hot topic in the philosophy world as well. In particular, I think that Aristotle and Leo Tolstoy would have a lot to say about this piece. Aristotle’s definition of art focuses on humans’ ability to mimic real life and create a spectacle that causes certain emotions, like fear, to arise in the audience. Meanwhile, Tolstoy’s definition of art focuses on the communication of specific feelings from the artist to the audience. I think that Aristotle’s definition of art that…

leval, climate, natural resource and more. Climate: The coast of Oakhaven possess a subarctic climate, like that of western Alaska. Long, harsh, bitterly cold winters bring frequent snowstorms. Summers, although short and cool, feature the rare spectacle of seemingly…

its huge urban population. Its purpose was mainly dedicated to sports and spectacle, which were extremely important aspects of Roman culture. The Colosseum was constructed during the Flavian Dynasty in Rome where all different kind of games and entertainment took place such as famous gladiatorial combats, naval battles, displays of exotic animals, and even public executions and so on. Beside a variety of sports and spectacle, the Colosseum purposely kept its large unemployed and riot citizens…

Good hair… What exactly is “good hair”? Kinky, twisty, wavy, or straight—African- American (AA) hair comes in many ways. There is so much spectacle surrounding AA hair. There are hair shows surrounding it, special hair care products, books, and movies that place the spotlight on this unique curly hair. To conduct research on the spectacle of African American hair, I first went and saw the movie “Good Hair” featuring Chris Rock. The movie was created because of Chris Rock’s daughter crying to him…

Sport has a prominent place in contemporary American society. Mainstream American sport such as Baseball, Basketball, and Football are some of the most widely viewed events. In addition, sport is a highly emotional spectacle, which both unites and divides individuals. On the one hand, sport and physical culture are partially constructed by and used to construct the political and economic backdrop of America. The neoliberal society is reproduced through sport and physical culture. American sport…