Overt message: oil and competition keep society functioning.
Covert message: Anti-communist propaganda because it is promoting a free market and competition, something that goes against communinism.
Propaganda- the cartoon is trying to get you to see why America is great as well as the flaws in communism.
Persuasion- it is trying to persuade people that oil is not bad for society by demonstrating its importance as well as its many applications.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Poster Post
The overt message is obviously to eat less bread.
The covert message I thought was somewhat of a sexist one because it is depicting a patriotic woman in the kitchen. Thus, telling that a great place that wemon can assist is in the kitchen which is somewhat sexist.
The covert message I thought was somewhat of a sexist one because it is depicting a patriotic woman in the kitchen. Thus, telling that a great place that wemon can assist is in the kitchen which is somewhat sexist.
The Clash Song
The song is about powerful people manipulating the weak into basically doing their bidding. Also one could interpret it as how the government oppresses the average citizens. It is displayed through the lines that detail, "The men at the factory are old and cunning... it's the best years of your life they want to steal." In the quote there is clearly and elite class that are forcing labor upon the young and strong population.
I suppose the guitar is loud and somewhat rebellious.
In the line, "kick over the wall because the governments to fall," it is overt propaganda because it is directly telling the audience to rebel against the government because the government will lead you the wrong way.
I suppose the guitar is loud and somewhat rebellious.
In the line, "kick over the wall because the governments to fall," it is overt propaganda because it is directly telling the audience to rebel against the government because the government will lead you the wrong way.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Propaganda Persuasion Rhetoric and Arguement
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#744 History is the version of past events that people have decided to agree upon. Napolean Bonaparte
The old adage "history is written by the victor" was realized here through one of the most powerful rulers ever to surface in Europe. The idea that history has become muddled by people who have conquered others is not a radical one; on the contrary it is accepted by historians. We never know the full, unfabricated truth about a sizeable portion of history before advanced record keeping and even after we still don't because people will lie to cover their tails. That is the essence of Napoleans quote: people will change history through record keeping to put themselves in a better light. He demonstrates his idea through a witty quote which utilizes rhetoric in that the quote itself is a hyperbole. Peopl don't actually agree on how history will be written, but important people will change how events are recollected in books, documents, the media, etc. and therefore are in a way changing history.
#744
#783
#751
#744 History is the version of past events that people have decided to agree upon. Napolean Bonaparte
The old adage "history is written by the victor" was realized here through one of the most powerful rulers ever to surface in Europe. The idea that history has become muddled by people who have conquered others is not a radical one; on the contrary it is accepted by historians. We never know the full, unfabricated truth about a sizeable portion of history before advanced record keeping and even after we still don't because people will lie to cover their tails. That is the essence of Napoleans quote: people will change history through record keeping to put themselves in a better light. He demonstrates his idea through a witty quote which utilizes rhetoric in that the quote itself is a hyperbole. Peopl don't actually agree on how history will be written, but important people will change how events are recollected in books, documents, the media, etc. and therefore are in a way changing history.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Final Brave New World Blog
1) Could the World State exsist without soma?
Soma to the people of the world state represents instant gratification. In the novel the only reason that humans have essentially given up their humanity is for this reason: their desires are always met through the soma. Although one could make the arguement that it could exsist because of the genetic engineering, I still believe that without this drug, people wouldn't accept the state. They would want something deeper in their lives as is this the case with John.
2) Can people be truly happy living like the people in Brave New World?
I think that it is possible for most people living in the world state to be happy according to what they believe is happiness. They have never experienced anything but instant gratification. No true complex feelings like John has. Because of this, they are completely ignorant to people like John's (our) view of happiness and therefore, are as happy as they can be.
3) Both novels are of course portrayals of utopias turned dystopia but what are the purposes of the books really. Were they both warnings to humanity or more to point out the flaws of human ideology?
I think that 1984 was more of a warining to its audience than in Brave New World because of the stictness of its rule. The brutality seen in 1984 can be linked to brutality that was going on in the world at that time. Brave New World on the other hand I believe was more of a criticism of humanity, but still a warning of how absolute power is dangerous. In that novel, I believe it is more of a criticism of instant gratification and how humanity is slowly creeping towards that area of thought. Both books I would consider criticisms of humanity but only 1984 as a true, loud warning call.
Soma to the people of the world state represents instant gratification. In the novel the only reason that humans have essentially given up their humanity is for this reason: their desires are always met through the soma. Although one could make the arguement that it could exsist because of the genetic engineering, I still believe that without this drug, people wouldn't accept the state. They would want something deeper in their lives as is this the case with John.
2) Can people be truly happy living like the people in Brave New World?
I think that it is possible for most people living in the world state to be happy according to what they believe is happiness. They have never experienced anything but instant gratification. No true complex feelings like John has. Because of this, they are completely ignorant to people like John's (our) view of happiness and therefore, are as happy as they can be.
3) Both novels are of course portrayals of utopias turned dystopia but what are the purposes of the books really. Were they both warnings to humanity or more to point out the flaws of human ideology?
I think that 1984 was more of a warining to its audience than in Brave New World because of the stictness of its rule. The brutality seen in 1984 can be linked to brutality that was going on in the world at that time. Brave New World on the other hand I believe was more of a criticism of humanity, but still a warning of how absolute power is dangerous. In that novel, I believe it is more of a criticism of instant gratification and how humanity is slowly creeping towards that area of thought. Both books I would consider criticisms of humanity but only 1984 as a true, loud warning call.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Communist Utopia
It indicates that Communism is a government system that has complete control over its people with little freedom for the people. This is displayed through the eyes that are watching the man as he walks by.
It is a sinister practice because he paints such dismal, depressing colors yet calls the piece a communist's utopia or perfect place.
The title is "Communist Utopia" because the author believes that the ultimate form of communsim is one where there is no freedom whatsoever, which is expressed through the eyes.
It is a sinister practice because he paints such dismal, depressing colors yet calls the piece a communist's utopia or perfect place.
The title is "Communist Utopia" because the author believes that the ultimate form of communsim is one where there is no freedom whatsoever, which is expressed through the eyes.
Don't You Want Me
A man wants to be with a woman and she likes him but feels like it's time for her to move on.
The man sees himself in a better light and the girl is somewhat indifferent to him. This is displayed in the line "but even then I'd knew I'd find a much better place." So despite the man's pleas which are the chorus of the song, the woman doesn't feel as strongly for him as he does for her.
I have to side with the girl because she probably needs to move on if she doesn't love him like he loves her. I still feel sorry for the guy though.
The man sees himself in a better light and the girl is somewhat indifferent to him. This is displayed in the line "but even then I'd knew I'd find a much better place." So despite the man's pleas which are the chorus of the song, the woman doesn't feel as strongly for him as he does for her.
I have to side with the girl because she probably needs to move on if she doesn't love him like he loves her. I still feel sorry for the guy though.
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