Gender in Advertising

In this video, you first see a destroyed major city; everything has been blown up, set a blaze and no humans are seen. You do see a newspaper saying the date as December 21, 2012 (the date specified by Mayans to be the destruction of the world). Then a man driving a Chevy Silverado breaks through the rubble, dog in tow, and you see him drive through this city. You see a meteor burning in the earth and robot aliens, all while this guy drives right on through.  He then meets up with three other men, all driving different models of the same car. They joke about how Dave didn’t make it because he drove a ford. The video ends with frogs falling from the sky.

This ad is clearly gender specific because NO FEMALES SURVIVE. None of the women survive most likely because they didn’t drive Chevy Silverados. This also plays on the idea that men drive big pickup trucks, and that women are too dainty and cannot drive them properly. The ad, however, is appealing because there is a lot of skepticism regarding December 21, 2012 (the date the Mayans have suggested will bet eh end of the world). The intended effect of this commercial is obviously that Chevy Silverados can withstand a lot of things and will still be powerful and run. However, underlying this message is that this car is not for women. 

Chevy Silverado 2012 commercial

McMurphy's Journal

First group meeting was today. Pete wouldn’t stop whining about “being tired” and it wasn’t even one o’clock yet..and Ruckly talking about “da wife”.. those two just complain when they speak, it ain’t even words, just complaints..Chairs are god damn uncomfortable too, distractin’ me from hearing about harding’s “problem”. I don’t see any problem – all I see is a scrawny guy who can’t handle all that woman. And that conniving nurse messing up my name, trying to get me riled up – I’ll have her set straight in no time. Challenge her every command, actually ask questions when she demands things and not just go along like… hmm what’d harding call them? Rabbits? Yeah, Harding did have a point about them rabbits. They’re weak and afraid and all they know how to do is “whambam”.. that harding is a character but he did get it right- I ain’t no rabbit, I’m a wolf. Sometimes I don’t even know what he’s saying though.. what am I even saying..why do people have to be animals, why can’t we just be people in this damn place. 

Hamlet's Office Supply Store

Polonius – polonius would be a post-it because post-its aren’t that valuable: they’re used to scribble little notes or nothings unto and are thrown away without a care when Polonius dies, Hamlet says to Polonius “thou wretched, rash, intruding fool, farewell. I took thee for better” . this insults him even in his death, and shows how much Hamlet just doesn’t even care that he’s gone, almost as easily thrown away as a post-it note is.

Claudius – Claudius would be a pair of scissors. He is a pair of scissors because they are dangerous and can cause a lot of harm if used. Hamlet says that Claudius is “ like a mildewed ear blasting his wholesome brother”. Also, Claudius seems to just kill the king for his own gain, not realizing how much hes hurting Hamlet.

Horatio – Horatio is a paper clip because he is the binding that is trying to hold Hamlet together. Hamlet uses Horatio to help him with his plan, and confirm or deny the guilt of Claudius. For example, in Act 3 scene 2, Hamlet tells Horatio “ Thou art e’en as just a man as e’er my conversation coped withal”, meaning you’re the best man I’ve ever known, and goes on to state that Horatio “ a man that fortune’s buffets and rewards hast t’en with equal thanks” and for Horatio to “ observe mine (Hamlet’s) uncle”. Basically Hamlet is saying i respect you, but you also are more in control of your emotions and reasoning than me, so I need your help with determining if Claudius is guilty. 

Venus Fly Trap Flower Shoppe

1. Anemone, Sweet Pea, and Violet Bouquet for Polonius. Violets are chosen because they symbolize abandonment and he abandoned Laertes and Ophelia with his hasty death.  Sweet Pea are chosen because they symbolize departure and again, he left quickly. Finally, Violets are chosen because Ophelia said while she was going crazy they all withered when he died.

2. Pink Peony, Lilac, and orchid bouquet for Ophelia. Peony because she is very bashful in the Mousetrap scene with hamlet, and that flower signifies bashfulness. Lilacs are in the bouquet because they symbolize youthful innocence and her father wants her to remain as innocent as possible when dealing with Hamlet. Finally, orchids which symbol a belle and Ophelia is thought to be youthful and beautiful, so it would compliment her appearance.

3. Yellow Daffodils, Chrysanthemum, and statice bouquet for Laertes. Daffodils are chosen because they signify chivalry and he is very respectable in asking to go to school and coming back to avenge his father. Chrysanthemum is chosen because it means fidelity and also goes with the idea of Laertes being faithful to his father and wanting to revenge his death. Finally, Statice is chosen because all his actions are to remember and revere his father, which is what statice symbolizes.

4. Purple Alstroemeria, Chrysanthemum, and Gladiolus bouquet for Horatio. I chose alstroemeria for Horatio, which signifies friendship, because he is hamlet’s best friend. Chrysanthemum was chosen because it signifies fidelity and Horatio has been a helpful and faithful friend to Hamlet. Finally, Gladiolus was chosen because it signifies strength of character because he is a very strong character in what he believes and is noble. 

sites used for flower meanings:

"Meaning of Flowers | FEELINGS Florist | Send Flowers to Pune | Send Flowers to Mumbai | Flower Delivery Pune | Send Online Flowers | Send Fathers Day Flowers | Online Florist | Pune | Flowers4feelings.com." FEELINGS Florist. Web. 29 Feb. 2012. <http://www.flowers4feelings.com/meanings_of_flowers.php>.

"The Meaning Behind Your Flowers | WeddingWire: The Blog." Wedding Blog. Web. 29 Feb. 2012. <http://blog.weddingwire.com/index.php/weddings/the-meaning-behind-your-flowers/>.

Sonnet

All An Act

Many familiar faces surround me,

Their recondite motives seem very cruel.

Shall I decipher their sincerity,

Or should I turn away and be a fool?

Maybe a mask will make this believable

Seeing as how I’m not the lone being

Who needs to live their life as a fable.

Sometimes believing is more than seeing.

And sometimes those we trust turn the quickest

Into a face that is now distorted.

And just as fast your own self becomes dressed

In a false persona from foot to head.

In the future you very well may be,

A new person than you may foresee.

Barnyard Hamlet

Enter Barnardo, Francisco, Horatio and Marcellus.

Barnardo: Who’s there?

Francisco: Barnardo

Horatio: friends to this ground.

Marcellus:  I have entreated him along with us to watch the minutes of this night, that if again this apparition come he may approve our eyes and speak to it.

Enter Ghost

Barnardo: In the same figure like the king’s that’s dead.

Horatio:  By heaven, I charge thee, speak. If thou art privy to thy country’s fate, which happily foreknowing may avoid, Oh, speak!

Exit ghost

MARCELLUS: It faded on the crowing of the cock.

 Horato: in the gross and scope of mine opinion, this bodes some strange eruption to our state.

Exit all.

Enter Claudius, Gertrude, Hamlet, Voltemand, Cornelius, Polonius, Laertes, and Ophelia.

Claudius: we have here writ to Norway, uncle of young Fortinbras- The lists, and full proportions are all made out of his subject; and we here dispatch you, good Cornelius, and you, Voltemand, for bearers of this greeting to old Norway.

CORNELIUS, VOLTEMAND: In that and all things will we show our duty.

Claudius: And now, Laertes, what’s the news with you?

Laertes:  I came to Denmark to show my duty in your coronation yet now My thoughts and wishes bend again toward France.

POLONIUS: He hath, my lord, wrung from me my slow leave by laborsome petition. 

CLAUDIUS: Take thy fair hour, Laertes But now, my cousin Hamlet, and my son—

HAMLET: (aside) A little more than kin and less than kind.

GERTRUDE: Good Hamlet, cast thy nighted color off, and let thine eye look like a friend on Denmark. All that lives must die, passing through nature to eternity. Why seems it so particular with thee?

Hamlet:'Tis not alone my inky cloak, good mother, No, nor the fruitful river in the eye, Nor the dejected 'havior of the visage, That can denote me truly.

Claudius:  'Tis unmanly grief. We pray you, throw to earth. This unprevailing woe, and think of us

As of a father.  For your intent In going back to school in Wittenberg, It is most retrograde to our desire.

Gertrude: Go not to Wittenberg.

HAMLET: I shall in all my best obey you, madam.

Exit all but Hamlet.

Hamlet: two months dead—nay, not so much, not two. So excellent a king, that was to this

Hyperion to a satyr. My father’s brother, but no more like my father Than I to Hercules.  But break, my heart, for I must hold my tongue.

Enter Horatio, Marcellus, and Barnardo.

HORATIO: My lord, I think I saw him yesternight.

HAMLET: The king my father?!

Horatio: Two nights together had these gentleman Been thus encountered: a figure like your father, Thrice he walked

HAMLET: I would I had been there.

HORATIO: It would have much amazed you.

HAMLET: I will watch tonight. Perchance 'Twill walk again.

Exit all but Hamlet.

Hamlet:  All is not well. I doubt some foul play. Would the night were come!

Exit.

Cast of Animals
Hamlet - would appear as a horse because as the main character, he needs to appear strong and sturdy, yet the news of his fathers' ghost troubles him, revealing a weaker side. This is like a horse which are very strong animals but are also quite weak when injuries arise.
Horatio - Would appear as an owl because owls are seen as wise, and he is called upon by Marcellus to help discover what the ghost wants, and he also says for them to tell Hamlet. He makes decisions for the group, and is their spokesperson, and who they call on for assistance.
Barnardo, Francisco, and Marcellus - would all appear as sheep because they are all somewhat helpless and follow the lead of Horatio, as well as look to him for guidance and help.
Claudius - would appear as a cat, because he is sneaky, just as cats are portrayed. Although we cannot tell just yet what he has done or is up to, you can tell in his demeanor and tone that something is amiss.
Gertrude - would appear as a goose because she is not very bright and is unaware that something has gone amiss with her new husband and her old one.
Ophelia - would appear as a pig because Hamlet has ignored her since their breakup (he doesn't even say anything to her when she enters into the scene). Many people use pig as a derogatory word for someone, and Hamlet has been unkind to her, so her being a pig would be fitting.
Polonius and Laertes - would both appear as goats because cows because although they may seem dull or not useful, they actually are very useful, just like a cow. Laertes proves this by choosing to leave and go to school.
Ghost of King Hamlet - would appear as a dog because he was a good, noble king, father, and husband, jsut as dogs are seen as great animals and man's best friend.

The American Dream

As a young woman growing up in today's society, the ideal American Dream for me is most likely different than the ideal American Dream for, example, a young man my age, my parents, or maybe a family member younger than myself. My ideal of the American Dream is a strong woman, who can balance family, career, and her own personal interests as evenly as possible. With that being said, the person that I believe best represents my idea of the American Dream is Tina Fey.
I chose just a picture of Tina Fey herself because it'd be impossible to choose a picture of one of her many accomplishments. She's been acclaimed for her work on SNL, especially her Sarah Palin Skit, 30 Rock(which she helped create), and movies like Baby Mama. She's not only a great comedic actress, but writer. She has received seven Emmy Awards, three Golden Globes, four Screen Actors Guild Awards, four Writers Guild of America awards, and the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. In addition to her great work repertoire, she has been married for ten years, which is nearly a lifetime in Hollywood, and has two young children.
All of these things seem nice, but they are just the fundamental facts for why she is the American Dream. She has achieved success in her work, establishing herself as an actress and a writer, a wife, and a mother. She's independent, but works hard for her family and for her fans. She's achieved the balance of work, family, and self, and is a role model for women everywhere. She's famous for all of the right reasons, something very hard to find.