I decided to use the show called The Middle. This show is a great representation of the daily struggles that a working class family goes through. This family experiences some really tragic accidents, and it is entertaining to see how they fix these problems while adding a comedy twist to it. Compared to our other classical works we have studied I think … Continue Reading →

I decided to make a satirical piece on reality tv. It will be a 30 minute sitcom that mocks todays reality tv shows. I want people to see how truly dramatic and superficial these shows are. Two of the sources I used were South Park and A Modern Times. Both of these films show how much sarcasm and body language can … Continue Reading →

My email to Uncle Dan definitely reiterated the fact that this class is in fact beneficial. Laughter can go a long way and can change the attitude of a single person, or a group of people. When a person or a community is struck with horror or danger, people have to move on and find a way to cope with … Continue Reading →

There is an obvious disconnect between people and history, especially in the younger generation. Many history classes have chosen to only speak about the historical context of slavery, and not addressing the real emotions and pain of this era as illustrated in Walker’s artworks. Many in younger generations have a narrow concept of how different this country was just 30 … Continue Reading →

Even though a lot of Walker’s works focus on slavery and racial inequality, she also creates art that depicts gender roles and the exchange of power. In one art piece, a young black woman living in the South is in control of the whip, and she takes out her own sexual revenge on her white oppressor. Her art is meant … Continue Reading →

Kara Walker is an African American artist who challenges race, sexuality, violence and gender in a lot of her works. Some of her artworks can be viewed as very controversial and graphic, due to the display of violence and nudity. In 1999, the Detroit Institute of Art removed one of Walker’s pieces entitled “A Means to an End: A Shadow … Continue Reading →

For my exam I chose the following examples. Shakespeare’s Sonnet 130, The Beelz song, one of Picasso’s works, and the Socrates Publicist. All of these works of art have a hidden crude humor appeal. I enjoyed the dialogue between the characters in Socrates Publicist and was also entertained by the mockery in Lynch’s song. I believe that humor can and … Continue Reading →

Hey everyone, my name is Amber Gaither. I’m a rising senior at Elon majoring in  Exercise Science with a minor in Public Health. I’m originally from Beaufort, SC but I now live in Charlotte, NC. I was recently employed as a summer camp counselor at the YMCA of Ballantyne. I’m a huge fan of soccer and golf and I have … Continue Reading →