Poe

Poe...

Poe

Poe

Poe.

You suffered so much sorrow, which led to many interesting literature works of today. I couldn't imagine losing basically my whole family. I'd probably be a bit crazy per say. But your pieces express your mourning, pain, and forlorn-ing. And my rhyming has failed, so I'll end that tale, and continue with my regular adoring. 

Now that I have failed at writing a "Poe"m ...that was bad. Anyway, Poe has a unique writing style. He really knows how to create a nice flow. Although, I thought the beginning of "The Fall of the House of Usher" was not really scary, and then BAM! There's paranormal activity 5. But I do wonder if all his pieces are gloomy and eerie? I guess death weighed so heavily on his mind that he couldn't even imagine going to a happy place anymore-thus, no happy endings. His work will always be remembered, however. And if I ever need to put someone-or be put-in a bad mood, then I know where to turn.

Modern Slavery

I think there are many aspects of today's society and world that could be classified as "modern-day slavery", such as human trafficking, actual slavery present in other parts of the world, etc. I would like to talk about the slavery within our minds. I'd say that if you have a television at home and you watch it for an adequate amount of time, then you are under slavery. I think that the media uses propaganda and subliminal messages to get their messages across and make people believe certain things. Whether it's commercials, a music video, or a regular show, we are always being influenced to act a certain way, but something, or do something. For example, commercials use bandwagon, celebrities and other persuasions to make you but something or think you need it. Music videos may show you your favorite artist acting a certain way and make you think that's how you should act. I just think that media has an unconscious influence on our mind.

What is an American?

I believe that an American is just someone who decides that they want to live under our laws, virtues, and cultures. There are many people who move to America because we are the "land of the free". Also, America is called the "land of opportunities". When people immigrate to the United States, they are usually presented with more jobs and opportunities than their homeland or previous home. Not a lot of countries have the same leniency as us, so that's what makes us more appealing sometimes. Living in America means that you are willing to coexist with many other cultures and diversities. We are all equal under the constitution and that's what makes us America.