Essays on Entertainment Page 16

Some bands develop a signature sound and choose to play it safe by limiting themselves to that specific sound with little to no variation within their music. Sometimes this gamble pays off and the band continues to experience success. Other bands however, end up dissolving and are never heard from again. When it comes to…

The vast majority of music classes in the Western world include studying “typical” instruments — the violin, piano, flute, and other standard instruments. Unfortunately, this usually comes at the cost of neglecting the study of lesser-known or lesser-played instruments, like bells, Thus, Kieffer’s and Starmer’s articles spark an apt discussion regarding the history and portrayal…

Throughout Macbeth there is a strong contrast between what seems to be and what really is. The play begins with Macbeth saying. So foul and a day I have not seen. Macbeth is rejoicing over a marvelous victory as a captain of the army, while complaining about the weather. It is ironic that this day…

In Homer’s composition, The Odyssey, the roles women play are very significant. The best examples of the true nature of women occur when Odysseus encounters Circe and Calypso. These two characters illustrate the thoughts and feelings of how women how a woman feels and how they think. As the quote states, Circe and Calypso illustrate…

Is it worth it to take a major risk to save your family? In Old Yeller, Travis makes it clear that it is worth it. In this essay, I will cover the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution of the book. I will give a short summary of the book also. The theme…

Class of 2016, this year is my senior year and I plan on making it the best that I possibly can. In high school my favorite class had to be TV production. During my time in that class I didn’tjust make new friends I made long term friendsi Jessica, Skylar, and Anthony truly made my…

This book report was done for S.E. Hinton’s novel, THE OUTSIDERS. In my essay, I explore the quote, “stay gold” and it’s meaning. I used a poem that was in the novel to express this topic (the poem is by Robert Frost). What it basically is about is the cycle of life. I have just…

Reality TV shows! But do they really show something real or create us an illusion that it is real. Creating dramatic, abnormal situations and challenging the emotions of the participants, does it really worth what they pay to the winner. With the reality television here to stay, one cannot help but give in to the…

The 5th Wavechronicles the adventures oftwo teenagers, Cassie and Ben, along with Cassie’s younger brother, Sammy. Cassie is a humorous to many people, yet protective when it comes to caring for Sammy, person, quite similar to Ben and his sister. Sammy is just an innocent five-year old. The point of view is first person, but…

I will aim to write about the techniques and strategies used in ‘Teechers’ by John Godber and my own performance of the text that help my understanding and appreciation of the play. ‘Teechers’ is a school play performed by three students based on their new Drama Teacher and follows events that may or may not…