Destination Earth

-This was one the posts I couldn't do because my blog was not working.-

Overt- The message is to use oil because it is so beneficial and great. it is also unlimited.

Covert- it is to support oil companies and create new products. It is encouraging competition beause this video clearly supports oil. It also shows that communism is bad.

This is trying to prove that oil companies are the saving grace, and without them we would have nothing. Oil companies are the good guys. This video is training support for future oil companies and creating competition.

It is also trying to get across the point that you don't want to live in a communist country and that America is much better. After watching the video, the creators of this video want you to be Americanized.

The kitchen is the key

The overt message is to eat less bread.

The covert message is to make sacrifices in order to benefit America during the war. Spend less on yourself, and more money can go towards the war.

It is propaganda because the lady is dressed in red,white, and blue, and the ad is actually going to make you sacrifice. On the surface, however, it is just telling you to eat less bread. The ad wants you to show your support, be patriotic, and give money.

The Clash- Clampdown

This song is talking about how the government is taking over, and trying to restrict poeple's lives. People are defying what the government wants, but as they grow older, they begin to let the government take over. They conform to exactly what the government wants. When it says, ' We will teach our twisted speech to the young believers", the government is going to say things that are completely wrong, but they are going to make you believe it anyway. The common people seem mad, but doomed in the end because the government will always win. It is loud to show the madness, but also very choppy in the lyrics and instruments. the song being choppy shows the the common people aren't sure what to do. They don't know if they should just follow the crazy rules or stand up for themselves. The same quote I used above shows persuasion because the government is going to put ideas into kids in order to persuade them even at such a young age. This cause the children to stick with what they learned as they grow older.

4 Qoutes

Qoutes:
4,11,43, 91


91. Careful and correct use of language is a powerful aid to straight thinking, for putting into words
precisely what we mean necessitates getting our own minds quite clear on what we mean.

This quote is saying that if you know how to use your words correctly then our minds will have clear thoughts as well. Clear thoughts are always better presented and understood by others. This leads to a better argument because through clear thoughts comes clear speech, so your audience will really be able to understand what you are saying. If they can't comprehend what your explaining, how can the ever be persuaded? I like this quote because it gives advice, and it tells you how to be more persuasive. You must be clear on what you are talking or writing about, and that starts with the correct use of language and good word choice.

Brave New World 3

1. What do you think would have happened of the police hadn't been able to stop the riot? Would the people be able to take action and work together or would they fall apart?


I think if the had John, Bernard, and Helmholtz leading the pack then they might be able to actually do it. John had a discussion with Mond, and I think he could be extremely convincing. He has an advantage because he is actually more of what we consider to be "normal". he knows what it is like to have emotions and feelings, and I think he could really have an effect on society if he hadn't killed himself.

2. What exactly make this society believe that stability and happiness are more important then humanity?

I believe this society stuck on the fact that they think their world is perfect when we know it is not. However, they believe that things must be made perfect by controlling everyone's thoughts and actions. They feel that past societies have failed so the only way to be "perfect" is to create exactly what they want and need. They try to be stable by making everyone in that class equal. They are afraid that if they let people be themselves, be human with human desires, then their world will spin out of control. They are scared.

Communist Utopia by Thomas Hornung

- One man, one large overseeing eye. It is always watching you. It shows overpowering rule.

-He thinks it will lead to disaster because the painting is dark, stormy, and the wall is destroyed. This is a very dilapidated place and it is quite gloomy. There was previously life here  (trees), but the communist has taken that out.

-It seems perfect but it is really a dystopia. It is a communist place, but it isn't really a utopia. The idea of communism is prefect, but in reality it is far from from that.

Don't You want me? The Human League

1. They are talking about this guy who found this waitress and made her a star. She is in the celebrity world, and he is like the producer. Se has become famous and ditched him when he made her.

2. The guy gives himself credit for helping her, but the girl gives herself credit. She says that should have gotten to be famous either way.

2. I agree with the guy because I feel she would not be where she is now  without him. I think she is just being haughty and the fame as gone to her head.