The Catcher In The Rye, Ch. 7

After entering Akley's room, Holden and Akley argue whether Holden is going to sleep in Akley's dorm. Once Akley falls asleep, Holden is left lying on Ely's bed, Akley's roomate, along with his thoughts. He begins to think about visiting New York and staying there for a while. He thinks about his parents receiving the letter letting them know he has been kicked out of the school. He finally decides to go to New York, he packs his things and on his way out he yells, "Sleep tight, ya morons! "

The Catcher In The Rye, Ch. 6

In chapter 6, Stradlater comes home late from a date. His date happens to be a young lady whom Holden admires, likes. Holden is upset due to Stradlater being the guy he is, a "handsome" guy who seems to get sexual pleasure easily. They break into an argument where Holden then gets a fist-full to the face. He ends up on the floor with a bloody nose. Holden is far beyond upset, that he leaves to Akley's dorm without saying a word to Stradlater.

Please excuse the miscommunication of lettering, auto-correct seems to have a mind of its own....

The Catcher In The Rye Ch 5

In Chapter 5 of The Catcher In Yvette Rye,  we learn more aboug Holden's relationships towards himself and others. We learn or discover he's closer to Akley than we had expected. We're introduce to a few new characters like a close friend and a younger brother.  Sadly, his younger brother by two years dies on July 18, 1946, after battling leukemia. Holden describes him as an intelligent red haired boy who received positive feedback by everyone he came across with. The other character whom we're introduced with is Mal Brossard, a wrestler, who seems to be close with Holden and somewhat Akley.

The Catcher In The Rye, Chapter 3

In chapter 3 of The Catcher In The Rye, we learn more about the setting and the character. He lives in a dorm with another roommate, who seems to be close to him. There's another young man, Ackley, who lives across from Holden who seems to constantly barge into his room. They too, seem to have a close relationship due to Holden addressing Ackley in ways others would not. Ackley is very clear on the fact that he does not like Holden's roommate, Stradlater.

All That David Copperfield Kind Of Crap

In the first 2 chapters of The Catcher and the Rye, the author exposes the exposition by introducing us, the readers, to the main character. Holden Caulfield is a troubled, isolated, and defiant young man who has been kicked out of private school. Before entering break on his last day of school, he get a note from his history teacher to meet him for a discussion. His teacher, Mr.Spencer, wonders why he's throwing a privilege away as if it meant nothing to him. He see's something good within Holden, but Holden being the troubled teenager he is, he is familiar with the pep talk and does not want to hear it. He's annoyed but does not want to be rude so he stays around and acts as if he is paying attention but he is not doing so. He's actually thinking in his mind why Mr.Spencer is bothering to help and change his view towards his attitude, others, and himself.

The impact of Art

• Art is more than creativity. It's a passion many artist use to escape reality and enter a new world. Some artist create masterpieces for money, others for the joy of it, and many more to inspire and capture a moment in history. The things a person can create with just a few tools like a pencil and paper or even a machine and cloth is amazing. It's a breath taking view.
• I became interested in this topic because I really enjoy art. When I draw or paint in art class, or even at home, I lose track of time and spend hours trying to perfect my work. I care about it so much because there are many artist who tell many inspiring stories with simple symbols and colors. For example, there are a few artists who create paintings and sculptures on their experiences of living in concentration camps during WWII.
• Hopefully, learning this topic will open minds of those who rarely value art and find a meaning while realizing the different types of impacts it has on person.
• Understanding art is like reading a book. You must put yourself in the artist shoes and try to understand what they are trying to express. You must know the symbolism being used and understand what it means, like the meanings of different colors and the way they are used or the way the artist places certain objects. You have to be able to look at a piece of work in many different perspectives.
• In order learn about the impact art has on people's lifes, I will be researching stories about pieces of art work that have inspired and touched the lifes of people throughout the world.
• Resources I would need, would be different types of artists to interview on why they do what they do and the effects they get when they get complements on their work. I would also interview those who admire and value artistic work. The types of artist I would interview would range from well known painters and sculptures to everyday people who live just like any other one of us. From painters living luxury lifestyles to spray-painters living in downtown LA creating murals.
• I would most likely keep on using a course blog to tell my stories. However if I had a large group of interested individuals, I would most likely to be using a social media like Twitter or Instagram that way they could have the option to follow a page that focuses on one topic. I would post pictures of art works or anything having to relate with art created by artist all around the world and also post stories of inspiring stories having to do with art, like the current events going on in Paris. I would talk about the effects and give my thoughts on the topic. I would encourage everyone to also comment their thoughts as long as it's in a respectful manner.

MUSIC AS LITERATURE

Music is far beyond literature, at least in my eyes and possibly in the eyes of others. Its a stress reliever to some and a passion to others. Without a doubt it's a universal theme. It's a tradition that has been passed down for centuries. Each genre of music represents different types of cultures and groups. Music often shows an artist's feelings towards a certain subject. They express as much as any other writer, ranging from poets to novelist. A simple rhythmic beat easily sets a tone and mood. We can tell from the start whether the artist if feeling hurt or joyful. Once we start listening to the lyrics, we can connect all the pieces together and indicate what the artist has been through. A song, opera, or even a novel are not different from each other besides the way the tone and mood is presented by the writer. They all tell a story of some kind.