Blackbrid

The song Blackbird by the Beatles tells of Civil Rights and the hope of overcoming it, which makes the single effect hopeful. In the song there are phrases such as "Broken wings". These "broken wings" represent the oppression and obstacles that the blacks were forced to overcome. They were forced to live in a world where there was always some obstacle that pushed them down. They were mistreated and always put in a place of inferiority. However, the song also uses phrases like "light of the dark black night" and "moment to be free". The "light of the dark black night" represents the existence of hope. For so long the blacks were treated unfairly, but this "light" shows them that there is a way out and there is something that can guide them even in the dark and harsh lifestyle they're experiencing. As for "moment to be free" this represents the movement and banding together to make a difference. This moment of equality or no longer being oppressed is what this song is leading up to throughout. The song ends with "waiting for this moment to arise", which connects back to the "moment to be free". The "moment" in this sense is what connects back to hope, during the Civil Rights Movement the blacks needed to be hopeful to get through the obstacles and make it to this "moment" of freedom.

Shame

The tone of the song “Shame” by The Avett Brothers is optimistic. The narrator is reminiscing in the beginning of the song about how he was selfish in his previous relationship. However, the man feels horrible about what he did, so he has changed. In the song the man wishes for a “second start” to show he has learned from his past mistakes and behaviors. He is optimistic that his relationship can improve because of the changes he has made. He wishes for this second opportunity because he is hopeful that the end result will be much different than before. Ultimately, he knows that even if he doesn’t get this “second start” he can still move on and leave his old ways behind. The song also includes “my life is different” showing that the man has indeed changed. He knows what it feels like to have a broken heart, and he knows that he is a big reason for the ending of his relationship, so he is optimistic that making this change in attitude, which broke apart his relationship, can lead to greater things. 

Sign Language

Single Effect: Don’t let fears and emotions let opportunities pass.

The way the man was describing London as the place of opportunity helps the viewers see that he had the perfect chance to go after the girl, but he seemed afraid and let that hold him back.

The way he describes the girl and how he is doing it compared to when he is describing the other guys also connects to the single effect. He seems almost upset and dejected that maybe he hasn’t done more to pursue her. He is all happy when he explains the other guys, but when he talks about her he says he doesn’t interact with her much, which shows that he is letting his fears get in the way of what he really wants.

The ending when his friends see that he really needs to go after the girl help strengthen the single effect as well. His friends make him push pass that barrier of fear that was holding the man back, and in the end when he was with the girl the man is fortunate that he took that chance.

Love Language

The purpose of this short film is to raise awareness for the deaf or hearing impaired. The director chooses to show that being deaf doesn't define who someone is. 

The film is effective in supporting its purpose by its use of the fun music and the love story. Both the music playing in the background and the love story plot show a positive side of being deaf. Being deaf doesn't limit someone and the two techniques the director used help to make that point clear. Both make the viewer leave feeling optimistic that the deaf or the hearing impaired will be fine. Also, the way the director timed the reveals was effective. By revealing that the girl is deaf in the end the director keeps the viewers engaged and makes the reveal that much more effective. By doing it at the end the viewer could connect everything and it made the film that much stronger and the purpose that much more evident.

Semeadores

S- Two men are working in the field. 

N- Diego Rivera is the artist of the painting, and he is very pro labor. 

A- The middle-upper class would be most likely to buy this painting because they would be more likely to see it in the galleries. 

P- Diego Rivera is trying to get people to appreciate the hard work that people do to provide for us. 

The men in the painting seem to be struggling, but they continue to work. So much so the men blend into the background showing they have basically become permanently attached to their work. Diego Rivera has hidden the men's faces showing that often hard workers are overlooked and unappreciated. He wants us to respect the work these men do and no longer ignore the ones who provide so much for us.

Good Old Desk

S- The subject of the song is the reliability of the singer's desk.

N- Harry Nilsson is the narrator of the song. 

A- Harry Nilsson is targeting people who listen to this type of music and prefer this genre. 

P- The purpose of this song is to show that everyone needs some type of connection with something or someone that is reliable and always in reach in that person's life.

Knowing that "Good Old Desk" stood for God made the listener pay attention to what the actual lyrics are saying. "Its always there" is what immediately jumps out at me. God is always there for anyone. Religion is something anyone can fall back on when they are lost or confused making it very reliable. "Keeps my hopes alive" is another part of the song that stood out to me. God or any religion is not there to discourage, but it is there to motivate and give people the feeling that they can overcome certain obstacles. Finally, the phrase "I've never once heard it cry" to me represents just how strong religion is. God never gets frazzled or distressed no matter the situation. Therefore, God and religion is very stable and dependable. No matter what one is going through he or she can find comfort in religion.

The Pinch of Poverty

S- The subject of the painting is poverty hits families hard. Families in poverty struggle to support themselves and struggle to smile and be content. 

N- The narrator is possibly bias because the message the artist is trying to get through shows that he has some type of connection with poverty whether he was poor or he is very charitable and sympathetic towards the poor and wants to get the less fortunate help. 

A- The audience the artist is targeting is the wealthy or middle-upper class because those people are most likely to help the poor families because of the available resources. 

P- The purpose of the painting is to help those that are less fortunate. The yellow, bright flowers represent the hope of tomorrow and the bright red draping the baby represents the hope of a future. The artist is trying to show poverty in a negative light hoping someone will help those who are struggling. 

The fact that the author wanted to show poverty in a negative light make his choices to include drab, unappealing clothing understandable. The dark clothing blend in with the dark rainy background showing that the poor are lost in the background and often forgotten. It is not a good feeling to be poor because not only are you struggling, but you are often just ignored. Also, the bars that the family is sitting in front of show the constraints of poverty. Poverty is not something that is easy to overcome. However, the inclusion of the bright flowers and red blanket represent this vision of hope of a better life the author has for the less fortunate.