Expressions in Art



This painting shows the pain and suffering of an African American while dealing with not only slavery but being free yet still dealing with hardships such as the Ku Klux Klan. When I look at this picture it really upsets me because the artist potrayed the sadness this African American had very well. It also shows how much damage the Ku Klux Klan did to the African American race beacause the painter put it equal to slavery through depicting it into the other eye. This painting is extremely powerful and just makes you feel the sadness the African Americans had during this time.

Connections from Whitman

As I read this poem two things really stood out to me. The first line that stood out was “And the first object he look'd upon, that object he became.” When I was little I would always look up to my sister. If she was putting on makeup I would watch her and once she left the bathroom I would start putting some makeup on myself because I wanted to be beautiful like her. I remember one time she had this really awesome teal nail polish and I wanted her to paint my nails but she wouldn’t. So when she left to go hang out with friends I decided to paint my nails myself. Of course being six years old I wasn’t the most coordinated person and I ended up spilling the nail polish everywhere. I got in big trouble with my mom and Olivia was not happy with me to say the least.

The second like that also stood out was “His own parents, he that had father'd him and she that had conceiv'd him in her womb and birthed him; They gave this child more of themselves than that.” This line reminds me of how much of a mix I am of my mom and dad. I have my mom’s cleanliness and impatience. However, I also have my dad’s hardworking and positive attitude. Therefore my parents gave me attributes that are part of themselves.

Emily Dickinson Poem and Analysis

WITHIN A FLOWER.

I hide myself within my flower,
That wearing on your breast,
You, unsuspecting, wear me too --
And angels know the rest.

I hide myself within my flower,
That, fading from your vase,
You, unsuspecting, feel for me
Almost a loneliness.

I think the author is feeling insecure when she says “I hide myself within my flower” Maybe the flower that she is in is affecting her relationship with someone she cares about because she mentions “fading from your vase.” A vase gives protection and water a.k.a life to a flower, which she obviously relates to. So maybe she thinks she is not cherished or loved by this person anymore because of something she has done. In the last couple lines I think she is asking for sympathy and forgiveness from this loved one.

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Something Good

Something good that has happened in the past few days was the Rockford Lutheran Book Drive for Andy's Books. We collected a total of 1,365 books. It was so amazing to see all of the students come together and collect all of the books. I was floored by the generosity of all who brought books. It was absolutely amazing!
One way I handle something positively that is not so good is with quotes and bible verses. When my dad passed away one of my best friends gave me a necklace that said "All of the strength you need is what inside of you." It is my favorite quote when I am feeling down. I wear it everyday.