While it is important to stop and be consciously grateful for what we have all year long, Thanksgiving is a special time set aside to do just that. Letting someone know they are appreciated can make anything they're doing just that more worthwhile. Sometimes, it may not seem necessary to say, or its obvious that you appreciate someone, but putting it into words shows it a step further and can deepen a relationship.
I am thankful for Maddy in my American Literature class. I definitely pester her a lot when I don't understand something or just want a peers opinion. Thank you Maddy, if you are reading this, for tolerating me and for being a great partner. Maddy has been very beneficial for me in this class by giving me helpful edits on my research paper and catching me up on any missed assignments or class periods. I love that she always appears to be realistically happy. Of course, I also enjoy admiring her unique clothing style during class. I look forward to the rest of the year in this class, and I'm happy to have a great person to share it with.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
This Land verse
Well I was rolling along those Michigan waters
on the lake I sit and ponder
The waves are calm and so inviting
This Lake was made for you and me
I walk along Michigan Avenue
See the buildings come into view
The dirt forgotten among the glorious things to do
This city was made for you and me
on the lake I sit and ponder
The waves are calm and so inviting
This Lake was made for you and me
I walk along Michigan Avenue
See the buildings come into view
The dirt forgotten among the glorious things to do
This city was made for you and me
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Nature Portfolio
1. The powerful force that gives and takes,
As soon as McFerrin started singing, all language barriers were brought down. I could see the same emotions playing across everyone's face: anticipation, happiness, sorrow. When the choir started to sing, I saw everyone shift forward, intrigued, questioning that we were just children. Suddenly the music became more intense, not so harmonious. Sure enough, I saw it clearly on everyone's face, slightly twisted features and unease. After a few more songs, this audience that McFerrin had attracted in a country very far from his home grew antsy. They wanted to join in, to experience the music first hand. Hands shot up when he asked for volunteers. Seeing this represented a trust in the room, trust that this was a safe place where people were free to express themselves through the language of music. About halfway through the concert all worries and outside thoughts had vanished. I noticed a change in the posture, like all the weight of everyone’s lives had lifted a little. Not one person secretly checked their phones or glanced at their watches. It was clear that nothing else occupied anyone’s mind but the pure bliss of the moment. It was as though a utopia had formed for the duration of the concert. I saw people turning to those next to them, people they wanted nothing to do with before the concert started, now smiling, all joined in song. Seeing this unity gave me hope; it gave me power.
Word count: 352
3. Long before buildings started rising to the sky, the city of Chicago was entirely flat. One day, a group of explorers set out on foot to see the rest of the country. They traveled south for a week’s length before encountering the Ozark Mountains in Missouri and Arkansas. These explorers were astounded by the giant, gray masses that stood before them. They continued on their journey, finding these mountains to be in many places. After more exploration, the explorers were excited to head home and share their exciting discovery.
4. The white blanket falls,
making any familiar shapes
unrecognizable
I take my seat at the kitchen table,
already feeling as a part of
history.
This moment is being talked of
though it hasn't even been lived.
I feel that girl,
who has been pushed away for sometime now,
rising to the surface,
ready for a day of play.
I feel the pressure to take advantage of each moment:
Soon a man rises out of the snow
and I feel the chill on my face
as we fly forward.
We lie in the street,
any fears evaporated long ago,
with only the stretch of sky,
visible through the weighted down branches.
The hours whiz past,
and with rosy cheeks
we strip ourselves of wet clothing,
and embrace the sweet, warm rush down our throats.
Soon the the girl I know returns,
and the small hiccup from our
repetitive schedules
blows away with the snow.
5. Response to The Corn Planting:
has come again, hoping to leave its mark.
It becomes harder to hold on as the grasp grows tighter,
threatening to pull us down, if we only gave in.
Sanity becomes scarce, blown in every direction.
What is there to hold on to?
What we know is ever changing,
warped and twisted by a power out of our control.
The weakness becomes evident; the conformity clear,
as the minds of society pool into one great gust of air.
Barriers are up trying to hide what is inside,
but nothing blocks what the wind blows in.
We breathe it in and out without a second thought
of what it could be bringing or taking.
Sometimes a second chance, it provides,
while for the others, pain is what they breathe.
A stream of consciousness connected from place to place,
yet everyone is so unaware of the inner reliance of thought.
Is there anything that’s really our own?
Each day we live, more is taken in
and in each interaction, we put forth our portion.
When the whirlpool of thought becomes overwhelming,
the energy is focused into chaos and destruction.
Do we bring on our own natural disasters?
A maelstrom of ideas;
the ultimate test to see who can stay on their feet.
Balance is key in this world of the winds,
what we send out is what we receive.
Our minds are susceptible, so easily swayed
It’s a wonder we haven’t been blown away.
30 lines
2. The most beautiful thing I have ever seen was in Finland, when I was there last May. I am part of the Chicago Children's Choir, and last year we were invited to travel to the Baltics with Bobby McFerrin, a famous, influential vocalist. We had all been working very hard to learn his complicated music, but even in rehearsal we had started to feel the magical effect of the music, which would become evident at the performance later that night. Finland was our second stop, coming after Estonia, which most of the singers thought was the most beautiful. However, I found the beauty indoors, in a makeshift performance space in Finland.As soon as McFerrin started singing, all language barriers were brought down. I could see the same emotions playing across everyone's face: anticipation, happiness, sorrow. When the choir started to sing, I saw everyone shift forward, intrigued, questioning that we were just children. Suddenly the music became more intense, not so harmonious. Sure enough, I saw it clearly on everyone's face, slightly twisted features and unease. After a few more songs, this audience that McFerrin had attracted in a country very far from his home grew antsy. They wanted to join in, to experience the music first hand. Hands shot up when he asked for volunteers. Seeing this represented a trust in the room, trust that this was a safe place where people were free to express themselves through the language of music. About halfway through the concert all worries and outside thoughts had vanished. I noticed a change in the posture, like all the weight of everyone’s lives had lifted a little. Not one person secretly checked their phones or glanced at their watches. It was clear that nothing else occupied anyone’s mind but the pure bliss of the moment. It was as though a utopia had formed for the duration of the concert. I saw people turning to those next to them, people they wanted nothing to do with before the concert started, now smiling, all joined in song. Seeing this unity gave me hope; it gave me power.
Word count: 352
3. Long before buildings started rising to the sky, the city of Chicago was entirely flat. One day, a group of explorers set out on foot to see the rest of the country. They traveled south for a week’s length before encountering the Ozark Mountains in Missouri and Arkansas. These explorers were astounded by the giant, gray masses that stood before them. They continued on their journey, finding these mountains to be in many places. After more exploration, the explorers were excited to head home and share their exciting discovery.
When the explorers told of what they had seen, the town burst into laughter. This idea seemed so absurd that they wouldn’t listen to another word without proof. The explorers were devastated to hear that no one believed them, but they didn’t end their journey there. They went back to the mountain range and tried with all their might to pull the smallest one out of the ground. With no luck, they reluctantly returned back to Chicago.
A few years later, the explorers came across a large pile of debris from the Chicago fire. It strangely resembled the large, gray mountains they had discovered on their journey around the country. The explorers believed they had found the secret to making the mountains! They piled the remains up as far as they could, but still no one was convinced.
The explorers knew they would have to do something to match the great wonder of the mountains. They gathered the greatest architects and the most skilled builders with the idea of a building that rose up very high. After three years of work, when the construction was finally complete, the explorers eagerly awaited the verdict of the town. The people of Chicago looked on in awe, seeing this mountainous wonder. Soon, more of these buildings were built and known as skyscrapers, the mountains of the city.
word count: 313
4. The white blanket falls,
making any familiar shapes
unrecognizable
I take my seat at the kitchen table,
already feeling as a part of
history.
This moment is being talked of
though it hasn't even been lived.
I feel that girl,
who has been pushed away for sometime now,
rising to the surface,
ready for a day of play.
I feel the pressure to take advantage of each moment:
Soon a man rises out of the snow
and I feel the chill on my face
as we fly forward.
We lie in the street,
any fears evaporated long ago,
with only the stretch of sky,
visible through the weighted down branches.
The hours whiz past,
and with rosy cheeks
we strip ourselves of wet clothing,
and embrace the sweet, warm rush down our throats.
Soon the the girl I know returns,
and the small hiccup from our
repetitive schedules
blows away with the snow.
5. Response to The Corn Planting:
Nature is shown as the grounding element of the world in this story. The earth represents life, death, and all that is in between. It goes far beyond the tangible substance, holding human connection and memory in its soil. Another idea presented is the simple comfort in what is known to you or something you love greatly. The Hutchensons have so many expectations from the earth and what can grow from it, that planting new life was the only feasible thing to do in their eyes, regarding their son’s death. I think these concepts are extremely relevant and always will be. The earth is such a clear epitome of human nature and the cycle of life. Our survival depends greatly on our trust in nature and Hatch Hutchenson, who “had been on that one little farm since he was a boy” (p. 817) understands the simple fact that our lives are in the earth and what it provides us with. This story also reminded of the relevant discussion I had this morning about the pros and cons of drugs and alcohol. I find it interesting that since Will is described as being “immediately popular” (p. 816) in Chicago, it doesn’t seem out of character at all that he is attending parties very often and he dies at a party where there was most likely drinking. My immediate association from this society is that drinking is very cool and accepted.
word count: 239
Response to Nature:
I really love all of the concepts brought up in this excerpt because they are so philosophical and interpretative. Nature is seen as something suitable for all spans of emotion, reaching to each extreme. From the way Emerson writes I can really feel the majestic essence of nature. He makes nature live on a page by comparing it to the concepts that it gives, such as reason and faith. "I am glad to a brink of fear" (390) was very confusing to me. I interpret it to mean that it is scary to experience such pure joy, because it may feel almost unnatural since it can be such an uncommon or forgotten emotion. It could also be the fear of the power taking him over, releasing his control of his mind. I like the way Emerson uses God more as a comparison to help the reader understand the magnitude of nature, rather than a religious concept. Even the word God is so interpretative these days, but to me I really feel like Emerson was expressing a power beyond tangibility. Also in the way he says "I am nothing," (291) I think it's not a feeling of insignificance, but the idea of perspective and stance. I believe in the power of our minds and the control we have over how we perceive something, much like the idea that nature's power also comes from man. All of these concepts are very relevant to anyone who thinks about the world in a less black and white way and takes the time to appreciate things in such depth.
word count: 264
6. I noticed that the three excerpts, “Walking”, “The Divine Soil”, and ‘The Force that Drives the Flower”, all have very distinct opinions of certain aspects of nature. Right from the beginning of “Walking”, Thoreau says, “It requires a direct dispensation from Heaven to become a walker,” as a sort of warning or disclaimer to those about to read the piece. In other words, he doesn’t believe everyone has the capacity to fully appreciate and experience the walking he describes. Burroughs unique opinion in “The Divine Soil” is that “the spiritual has its roots in the carnal.” I agree with Burrough’s belief that not everything can be shown by science nor just based on religious theories. It is a mixture of science and spirituality that make up nature. Annie Dillard sees plants in a very powerful light, even showing the idea that humans can be powerless to plants and their natural strength and taking joy in this fact. She says, “primitive trees can fight city hall and win,” making an analogy to something most people can’t do, and that plants would be able to do at a very young age. I feel that each of these excerpts show ideas formatted from years of life experience in the natural world.word count: 239
Response to Nature:
I really love all of the concepts brought up in this excerpt because they are so philosophical and interpretative. Nature is seen as something suitable for all spans of emotion, reaching to each extreme. From the way Emerson writes I can really feel the majestic essence of nature. He makes nature live on a page by comparing it to the concepts that it gives, such as reason and faith. "I am glad to a brink of fear" (390) was very confusing to me. I interpret it to mean that it is scary to experience such pure joy, because it may feel almost unnatural since it can be such an uncommon or forgotten emotion. It could also be the fear of the power taking him over, releasing his control of his mind. I like the way Emerson uses God more as a comparison to help the reader understand the magnitude of nature, rather than a religious concept. Even the word God is so interpretative these days, but to me I really feel like Emerson was expressing a power beyond tangibility. Also in the way he says "I am nothing," (291) I think it's not a feeling of insignificance, but the idea of perspective and stance. I believe in the power of our minds and the control we have over how we perceive something, much like the idea that nature's power also comes from man. All of these concepts are very relevant to anyone who thinks about the world in a less black and white way and takes the time to appreciate things in such depth.
word count: 264
The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls response:
The tide is a constant in this poem; nothing that occurs is large enough to have an effect on nature. In some ways, this poem shows the sad truth about the world to me, a truth that I feel can be changed or disproven. The message I get from the repeating line, “the tide rises, the tide falls” (275-6) after each time of day and when the traveler dies is that life goes on, without any notice of one less life. I think that many people in society, feel that they have no effect on the world, and this makes me very upset and frustrated. I hear my friends caught up in stress or college fears, instead of thoughts of how they can leave a positive mark on this world, starting now. The overall tide may not have been affected by this traveler, but he could have stuck his finger in the water, causing the slightest change in the tide and having a chain effect down the body of water. It is this detail that people must remember, and strive to have an even larger impact on the world. Longfellow did a great job of describing this life pattern in so few and simple words, really making me feel the blunt truth of how independent nature is without humans, but how humans still can, and do, change natural cycles.
word count: 229
To Build a Fire response:
I don’t particularly like this story because it just depressingly shows a man caught up in his stupidity and pride. The author stretches out the journey very long, just making it that much more agonizing for the reader. I don’t think this story was even necessary to get any message across. People with any common sense should know from the start that it is not smart to go outside and walk all day in 50 degrees below zero weather. However, there were a couple parts that I found interesting and thought provoking. In this story I find myself rooting for the dog, who wants to listen to his instinct because “this man did not know cold” (625). I learn from this that animals probably do have the best intuition about nature because it is their key to survival, whereas humans often push it aside. It is also interesting to think about what people do under dire circumstances, such as the man’s attempt to kill his dog for the dog’s body heat. It is scary what people may do when facing death. Animal’s instinct and human’s actions when facing death are still relevant because they are part of our nature. The rest of the story is not very relevant because the whole expedition probably wouldn’t even take place with all of the modern technology and travel methods.
Word count: 226
Response to Myths:
I really love the myths “The Earth on Turtle’s Back,” “When Grizzlies Walked Upright,” and “The Navajo Origin Legend.” All three express nature to have come from something divine, or a powerful and magical force. I find these legends to be very exciting and I think they reflect my belief that there is energy in every natural thing on earth or that there is more to nature than science. I’m sure most people would find these stories to be irrelevant to the modern world because of many scientific discoveries and theories about creation, which could definitely disprove the imaginative legends. However, there still are many religious and spiritual believers who may find truth or relevancy in these legends. I particularly love the line, “She was not as strong or as swift as the others, but she was determined,” speaking of the muskrat in “The Earth on Turtle’s Back.” This shows that our minds really hold most of the power and that it is in our control to succeed if we only set our mind to it. I think it is great to always ponder where things originate from, even if we can never truly know. The importance isn’t necessarily in the answer, but the journey to find it.
Word count: 208
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Community Stories
To Be Young Black and Gifted:
Hansberry definitely seems to see her community where she grew up as a family and a culture, which she has learned many things from. Being the youngest child with a large age gap from her siblings, she had to find ways to entertain herself when she became too much of a "nuisance" to her siblings. This shaped her summers into the her many memories of playing outside singing rhymes and seeing all of the families out on their back porches. Hansberry largely respected her father, seeing him as a strong figure who was very smart, respected, and incredibly brave. Though openly showing signs of affection was not common in her family, at her father's funeral, the whole family was caressing each other.
Hansberry's parents instilled many ideals into her, stressing the importance of family and their race. They gave her ideas about life and her place in it, saying life "was something that one did," (p.770) and to live it and keep it interesting. These ideals can be seen in the letter she writes at the end of the passage. Hansberry's father was involved with the NAACP and she describes the family's perseverance standing up for their rights. Living in a predominantly white neighborhood, they kept their stern attitudes and remained strong against the hate.
University Days:
Thurber's economics class did not live up to his expectations, because while it was challenging for him, he had to hear the teacher going much easier on the star football player.Even after the many hints given to the player to help him keep his grades up in order to be allowed to play, he still was not able to answer. Thurber did not live up to the expectations of his Botany or Military Drill classes. He had to take both courses more than once. Thurber was never able to see cells through his microscope in botany, but after four years of military drill, he finally knew and could do the drills well.
Country Roads by John Denver
Almost heaven, west virginia
Blue ridge mountains, shenandoah river
Life is old there, older than the trees
Younger than the mountains, blowing like a breeze
Country roads, take me home
To the place, I be-long
West virginia, mountain momma
Take me home, country roads
All my mem’ries, gather ’round her
Miner’s lady, stranger to blue water
Dark and dusty, painted on the sky
Misty taste of moonshine, teardrop in my eye
Country roads, take me home
To the place, I be-long
West virginia, mountain momma
Take me home, country roads
I hear her voice, in the mornin’ hours she calls to me
The radio reminds me of my home far a-way
And drivin’ down the road I get a feeling’
That I should have been home yesterday, yesterday
Country roads, take me home
To the place, I be-long
West virginia, mountain momma
Take me home, country roads
http://www.lyrics007.com/John%20Denver%20Lyrics/Country%20Roads%20Lyrics.html
This song is extremely nostalgic as John Denver sings about going home to West Virginia and all of the great things about his home. It is a rural area and the singer speaks of West Virginia as "she," the place where he grew up and that now beckons him. The tone of this song when sung is like a crooning and it is very passionate. Not many specifics are given about the singer's home, it is just clear that it is a place that he wants to return to. The "country roads" definitely have a large role as the link between where the singer is then and his home.
Here is New York:
The strength of White's introduction of defining New York by what it isn't comes from his pure honesty of not trying to glorify the place, but showing it as it is. The cities beauty is found in the simple amazing fact that it is all able to co-exist, with so many people, so much electricity, and the difficult climate being three of the many factors. A tourist may only see the filthy surface of much of the city, naming The Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty as the beauty of New York. There are many things that could be seen as problems about the city, such as the fact that everywhere one goes seems to be so overpopulated, each person competing for the same food, electricity, schooling, and transportation as the next. The citizens understand this way of urban life and living in such close contact with one another. Although the city does exist as a unified, crowded domain, it is also divided into even closer entities. Each area has picked up its own culture and customs over the year, with all of their essentials only a short walk from their doorsteps. This is similar to Chicago, where nick-names can be used in everyday conversation to generalize each neighborhood into their own reputations. A new flavor is present wherever you go, providing different entertainment and variety.
Hansberry definitely seems to see her community where she grew up as a family and a culture, which she has learned many things from. Being the youngest child with a large age gap from her siblings, she had to find ways to entertain herself when she became too much of a "nuisance" to her siblings. This shaped her summers into the her many memories of playing outside singing rhymes and seeing all of the families out on their back porches. Hansberry largely respected her father, seeing him as a strong figure who was very smart, respected, and incredibly brave. Though openly showing signs of affection was not common in her family, at her father's funeral, the whole family was caressing each other.
Hansberry's parents instilled many ideals into her, stressing the importance of family and their race. They gave her ideas about life and her place in it, saying life "was something that one did," (p.770) and to live it and keep it interesting. These ideals can be seen in the letter she writes at the end of the passage. Hansberry's father was involved with the NAACP and she describes the family's perseverance standing up for their rights. Living in a predominantly white neighborhood, they kept their stern attitudes and remained strong against the hate.
University Days:
Thurber's economics class did not live up to his expectations, because while it was challenging for him, he had to hear the teacher going much easier on the star football player.Even after the many hints given to the player to help him keep his grades up in order to be allowed to play, he still was not able to answer. Thurber did not live up to the expectations of his Botany or Military Drill classes. He had to take both courses more than once. Thurber was never able to see cells through his microscope in botany, but after four years of military drill, he finally knew and could do the drills well.
Country Roads by John Denver
Almost heaven, west virginia
Blue ridge mountains, shenandoah river
Life is old there, older than the trees
Younger than the mountains, blowing like a breeze
Country roads, take me home
To the place, I be-long
West virginia, mountain momma
Take me home, country roads
All my mem’ries, gather ’round her
Miner’s lady, stranger to blue water
Dark and dusty, painted on the sky
Misty taste of moonshine, teardrop in my eye
Country roads, take me home
To the place, I be-long
West virginia, mountain momma
Take me home, country roads
I hear her voice, in the mornin’ hours she calls to me
The radio reminds me of my home far a-way
And drivin’ down the road I get a feeling’
That I should have been home yesterday, yesterday
Country roads, take me home
To the place, I be-long
West virginia, mountain momma
Take me home, country roads
http://www.lyrics007.com/John%20Denver%20Lyrics/Country%20Roads%20Lyrics.html
This song is extremely nostalgic as John Denver sings about going home to West Virginia and all of the great things about his home. It is a rural area and the singer speaks of West Virginia as "she," the place where he grew up and that now beckons him. The tone of this song when sung is like a crooning and it is very passionate. Not many specifics are given about the singer's home, it is just clear that it is a place that he wants to return to. The "country roads" definitely have a large role as the link between where the singer is then and his home.
Here is New York:
The strength of White's introduction of defining New York by what it isn't comes from his pure honesty of not trying to glorify the place, but showing it as it is. The cities beauty is found in the simple amazing fact that it is all able to co-exist, with so many people, so much electricity, and the difficult climate being three of the many factors. A tourist may only see the filthy surface of much of the city, naming The Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty as the beauty of New York. There are many things that could be seen as problems about the city, such as the fact that everywhere one goes seems to be so overpopulated, each person competing for the same food, electricity, schooling, and transportation as the next. The citizens understand this way of urban life and living in such close contact with one another. Although the city does exist as a unified, crowded domain, it is also divided into even closer entities. Each area has picked up its own culture and customs over the year, with all of their essentials only a short walk from their doorsteps. This is similar to Chicago, where nick-names can be used in everyday conversation to generalize each neighborhood into their own reputations. A new flavor is present wherever you go, providing different entertainment and variety.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Outline
1. The success of Riverview Amusement Park is largely due to the fact that it kept in time with the historical events of the country, the culture, and was conscious of adapting to economic realities.
2. During the span of Riverview's existence, many important historical events took place and were re-created in some way at the park, providing current entertainment that people were able to relate to .
a. "The Sinking of the Titanic" was a dramatic reenactment of the actual sinking of the Titanic ship in 1912. The "Panama Canal" was another show, this one based on the completion of the canal in 1914. The "League of Notions" was a comedic spoof of the League of Nations, created after World War I.
b. A ride called the Dive Bomber was created to mimick the planes used in World War II.
c. The Atomic Energy Exhibit opened for Riverview's 50th season, educating the public on the atomic technology being researched and invented.
3. The culture changed from decade to decade in the 20th century, and Riverview focused on implementing these changes in the park to continue attracting visitors.
a.Popular music played a large role at the park before many rides were built, and later continued to attract crowds to the roller rink and the park.
b.Holidays such as Mardi Gras and the 4th of July were celebrated at the park.
c. The discrimination and segregation in Chicago towards African Americans also had a role at the park.
4. Riverview had to greatly account for the economic downfall during the 1930's in order to make the park a feasible day-trip for the average Chicagoan in that economy.
a. The entrance fees were lowered.
b. Employees worked for less pay.
c. Few new attractions were added.
2. During the span of Riverview's existence, many important historical events took place and were re-created in some way at the park, providing current entertainment that people were able to relate to .
a. "The Sinking of the Titanic" was a dramatic reenactment of the actual sinking of the Titanic ship in 1912. The "Panama Canal" was another show, this one based on the completion of the canal in 1914. The "League of Notions" was a comedic spoof of the League of Nations, created after World War I.
b. A ride called the Dive Bomber was created to mimick the planes used in World War II.
c. The Atomic Energy Exhibit opened for Riverview's 50th season, educating the public on the atomic technology being researched and invented.
3. The culture changed from decade to decade in the 20th century, and Riverview focused on implementing these changes in the park to continue attracting visitors.
a.Popular music played a large role at the park before many rides were built, and later continued to attract crowds to the roller rink and the park.
b.Holidays such as Mardi Gras and the 4th of July were celebrated at the park.
c. The discrimination and segregation in Chicago towards African Americans also had a role at the park.
4. Riverview had to greatly account for the economic downfall during the 1930's in order to make the park a feasible day-trip for the average Chicagoan in that economy.
a. The entrance fees were lowered.
b. Employees worked for less pay.
c. Few new attractions were added.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Introduction
Around the turn of the 20th century, George Schmidt was sent from his home in Chicago to a high school in Germany. His father, Willhem Schmidt, owned a German sharpshooters range and was himself a German immigrant. When George returned, he brought back much more than a high school education, he had an idea that would change Chicago for much of the century. In his travels he had visited the Tivoli Gardens in Denmark and the Prater in Austria, amusement parks that sparked his idea to change his dad's shooting land into an amusement park. Riverview Sharpshooters Park opened in 1904 to the public with rides and entertainment. It thrived, adding new attractions throughout the next six decades. The success of Riverview Amusement Park is largely due to the fact that it kept so in time with the historical events of the country and was conscious of adapting to economic realities.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
The Crucible
Act 1 Analysis:
The main thing that I felt after reading act 1 of The Crucible was a heightened gratitude towards our freedom in this time. I personally have done a lot of religious exploration and questioning, and to be condemned for that would change my life entirely. It is hard to say what I would have done if I had lived in Salem in 1692 and I wonder how the characters weigh the choice of practicing witchcraft while possibly risking their lives. However, that brings up the moral standards that these Christians supposedly should have. At at the end of the act, Abigail, Betty, and Tituba rat others out to save themselves and I find that interesting, because that is a question of their character.
Act 2 Analysis:
This act gave me a slightly better opinion of Proctor. The guilt that he feels about his affair with Abigail is very clear. At the end, when he is going to force Mary to reveal his sin in order to save his wife, that is a very moral thing to do, even knowing the possible repercussions. It is so funny how in both acts so many people arrive at one person's house at the same time, in order for the author to really develop the scene. Each character that comes adds a whole dynamic, bringing their opinions and knowledge of certain things the others aren't aware of. This act is really building up the scene we have yet to see in the court to determine what will happen to those accused of witchcraft.
Act 3 Analysis:
This point in the play is where I just want to jump inside the story and whisper to Goody Proctor the knowledge we have so that she won't go against what John has just confessed to the court. It was such an unexpected turn of events when Proctor is accused of witchcraft. At this point I am having a difficult time understanding everything that is happening and what is true and what is not.
Crucible Response:
It took me a very long time to develop any strong emotions towards this play. I think this is because of the different language used, the fast reading, and not feeling a strong connection to anything in the first acts. Since the Crucible is not very long, things happened and characters developed really quickly. I am also not accustomed to this type of reading, so that added another challenge in my understanding and connection. I really love how much historical information I gained about the Puritan society in Salem, Massachusetts. Reading a play from the time period is definitely one of the most fun ways to learn about history from a more personal perspective. I learn a lot better when I am not just reading facts.
The main thing that I felt after reading act 1 of The Crucible was a heightened gratitude towards our freedom in this time. I personally have done a lot of religious exploration and questioning, and to be condemned for that would change my life entirely. It is hard to say what I would have done if I had lived in Salem in 1692 and I wonder how the characters weigh the choice of practicing witchcraft while possibly risking their lives. However, that brings up the moral standards that these Christians supposedly should have. At at the end of the act, Abigail, Betty, and Tituba rat others out to save themselves and I find that interesting, because that is a question of their character.
Act 2 Analysis:
This act gave me a slightly better opinion of Proctor. The guilt that he feels about his affair with Abigail is very clear. At the end, when he is going to force Mary to reveal his sin in order to save his wife, that is a very moral thing to do, even knowing the possible repercussions. It is so funny how in both acts so many people arrive at one person's house at the same time, in order for the author to really develop the scene. Each character that comes adds a whole dynamic, bringing their opinions and knowledge of certain things the others aren't aware of. This act is really building up the scene we have yet to see in the court to determine what will happen to those accused of witchcraft.
Act 3 Analysis:
This point in the play is where I just want to jump inside the story and whisper to Goody Proctor the knowledge we have so that she won't go against what John has just confessed to the court. It was such an unexpected turn of events when Proctor is accused of witchcraft. At this point I am having a difficult time understanding everything that is happening and what is true and what is not.
Crucible Response:
It took me a very long time to develop any strong emotions towards this play. I think this is because of the different language used, the fast reading, and not feeling a strong connection to anything in the first acts. Since the Crucible is not very long, things happened and characters developed really quickly. I am also not accustomed to this type of reading, so that added another challenge in my understanding and connection. I really love how much historical information I gained about the Puritan society in Salem, Massachusetts. Reading a play from the time period is definitely one of the most fun ways to learn about history from a more personal perspective. I learn a lot better when I am not just reading facts.
Throughout the play, I have really come to respect Goody Proctor. She experiences major emotional happenings yet manages to remain very level-headed. Even when she knows her husband has cheated on her with Abigail, she keeps her steady power and calm demeanor. When Proctor is to be hanged, she knows it can only be up to him what he will do. I can’t imagine being put in her situation or any of the situations in the entire play. It is extremely scary to witness the power that religion has on people and how in some cases it can tear apart a whole community. We can most definitely learn from this time in our history and it is clear that we have grown immensely from this point.
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Notes
1. (3) Before it was Riverview Amusement park, the area bordered by Western, Belmont, and the Chicago River, used to be known as a German sharpshooter park. The grounds were bought by Wilhelm Schmidt and his partner George Goldman who took up the idea of renting the park out for large picnics until 1903. The money to expand the park was supplied by two men, a banker and a lawyer, and was able to open in 1904. It was originally called Riverview Sharpshooters Park.
2. (2) George Schmidt, Wilhem's son, gave his dad many ideas for the park- 16 acres for all of the picnics and use the rest to add a few rides and games. After returning from Germany, George had many ideas that he had seen at the St. Pauli festival, for expanding the 6 acres of games and rides which had been very successful.
3. (1) When the park opened, music was the main attraction, as there were only three rides. The roller rink, open since 1908, kept its customers coming by playing the popular music of each decade(106.)The first and most popular roller coaster at the beginning was the Figure Eight. Close behind it in time and popularity was the Merry-Go-Round.
4. (2) To keep people coming, the park had to keep expanding with more rides, games, performances, and food. In 1902, photography was introduced to the sharpshooters park, and later, it became another attraction at the amusement park, where people could take pictures with props and costumes.
5. (4) After the park's success was noted, Riverview Sharpshooters Park corporation was founded in 1905. A new one was formed in 1907 and it ended up bringing in more money for the park. Riverview reached its peak of fame in 1908 when it was considered the most popular park in Chicago.
6. (4) "Aerostat" was one of the first rides to give a similar feeling to flying (before airplanes). "The top was one of the most unusual roller coasters ever built." Many of the rides were relevant to what was happening during the time or in our history. There were rides made about the Panama Canal, the Titanic, and the Civil War.
7. (4) In 1909, the park had 7 million visitors and was renamed Riverview Exposition Park to. In 1912, the Schmidt family took over management in result of the minority stockholders suing the majority stockholders and winning. Of course, the park was affected by the depression in the 30s and when a fire destroyed some things in 1932, they had no money to rebuild what was damaged. The 50s were spent re-modeling and re-painting the park.
8. (4) The park close because the land was worth more than the profit the park was making. The only thing remaining is the carousel which is at the Six Flags in Atlanta.
9. (1) During the 30s, the entrance fee went down to 2 cents a day and 5 cents per night. Also, employees started working for less and few attractions were added. When the costs were lowered, however, many people returned to the park, willing to spend a little to enjoy this summer fun. Advertising was a huge priority for the park, because it was important to attract enough people to keep the park thriving.
10. (1) The culture of the city also provided for a lot of what happened at Riverview. Mardi Gras was a very large celebration at the park, including people dressing up for free admission and a parade through the streets; it became a break from the stress of the Depression. In 1930 the Bug House burned down which cancelled the Mardi Gras parade that year as that is where the floats were stored. African Americans also held a parade each year, honoring Bud Billeken, who was the "mythical godfather of Chicago black children" (118).
11. (1) Riverview bought entertainment and rides from the Chicago World's Fair of 1933 after its closing and in 1935 the park was called "Chicago's Permanent World's Fair" (111). In 1937, Riverview created their first original ride, the Pair-O-Chutes. The park really provided for all ages and when more kids started coming, they opened a second Kiddy-land. Fireworks were set off each year for the 4th of July.
12. (6) Most people rode the streetcar to Riverview and the park was in a very good location in terms of accessibility. However it was very far from the growing predominantly black neighborhoods of Chicago, therefore informally excluding African Americans from the park.
13. (6) One attraction known as the African Dip was a way racism was reflected in the park. White people dunked Black people into water and it was a popular game to play until it was ended in the late 1950's by the NAACP.
14. (7) The Titanic, a ship going from England to New York in April of 1912, was considered at the time to be the sturdiest ship ever built, holding many wealthy travelers . On its fourth day at sea, the ship hit an ice burg and began to sink. There were only enough life jackets for half of the passengers and many ended up freezing to death in the icy water ( in-text).
15. (19) The sinking of the Titanic was considered to be "one of the worst tragedies that ever struck mankind" (in-text). The disaster affected everyone around the country and spread around the world.
16. (8) The U.S. built the Panama Canal from 1904 to 1914. When it was completed, ships could travel from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean across Panama.
17. (8) The completion of the Panama Canal was a great accomplishment for the U.S. Ships could now travel from east to west without having to go all the way around the southern tip of South America.
18. (9) The League of Nations was established after World War One. It was based in Geneva, Switzerland, but several countries were not allowed to join, such as Germany and Russia.
19. (9) Even though the League of Nations was the idea of U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, the U.S. did not join.
20. (20) The League of Nation helped resolve some international disputes but ended in 1946. It was the predecessor to the United Nations.
21. (10) During the 1930's Americans experienced the hardest economic time in their history. The stock market crashed in 1929 leading to what is known as The Great Depression. Banks and businesses were failing greatly which caused people to stop putting money into the economy.
22. (10) As more and more people were unemployed during the Depression, they had less money to spend and less trust to spend it with this economy. (see note 9 about lowering entrance fees)
23. (5) In 1943 the Dive Bomber was added to Riverview in response to the World War II Dive Bombers. It closed in 1947 or 1948 because of a fatal accident that made it all to similar to the real thing.
24. (11) Dive bombers were used to hit specific targets during World War II. Sirens on these planes signaled an attack by the Germans.
25. (5) Hot rods were a popular car in the 1950s. These cars were mimicked at the park, copying the pop culture of the time. Anyone could drive the cars made in 1954 which was a technique to attract many more people to the ride.
26. (13) The segregation in Chicago could be clearly seen in the divide of the city's demographics. The South Side was predominantly Black and known as the "capital of black American" and the North Side white. There was also segregation in schools and fewer rights for Blacks. (See note 13 about the African Dip)
27. (13) During the Great Depression, stores stopped hiring Black employees. The cultural discrimination towards Blacks took a long time to fade.
28. (17) There was a large German population on the Northwest side of Chicago. The German bands who performed everyday at Riverview helped attract them to the park.
29. (17) The first foot long hot dogs were introduced in the 30s (paraphrase)
30. (17) The park is also recognized for some faults, such as the fact that "during the Prohibition years, the park was known to sell beer and liquor illicitly." The park had to get its own police force in the 60s because of the heightened violence.
31. (17) Politicians used the parks during their campaigns to gain publicity and popularity. In 1939, the park was filled with Nazis attending the American National Socialist Party picnic and rally.
32. (18) $100 in 1930 is equal to $1204.42 in 2005. (This helps to understand the price of admission during the Depression)
33. (15) Rides were paid for individually which actually made the park a lot less expensive. Also, there were options for very cheap meals.
34. (14) The closing of the park was very sudden and traumatic for those who had grown up there. People were very sad to hear that they could never return and neither could generations to come.
35. (14) A former employee built 20 models of rides and displayed them at the Harold Washington Library.
36. (21) During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union were both exploring the technology of the atomic bomb as a weapon of defense. When people realized the power of this bomb and that "both countries had enough bombs to destroy much of the world," (A cold war and a hot bomb) it became a national focus.
37. (22) The Atomic Energy Exhibit opened for Riverview's 50th season.
38. (4) The Atomic Energy Exhibit had a machine that could make a visitor's coin radioactive. This was a very exciting souvenir. The Exhibit also had information about how to keep safe during a nuclear attack.
39. (23) The Atomic Energy Commission was created to explore peaceful uses for atomic energy.
40. (22) The Atomic Energy Exhibit mainly attracted school-age people and was widely advertised in newspapers and ads.
2. (2) George Schmidt, Wilhem's son, gave his dad many ideas for the park- 16 acres for all of the picnics and use the rest to add a few rides and games. After returning from Germany, George had many ideas that he had seen at the St. Pauli festival, for expanding the 6 acres of games and rides which had been very successful.
3. (1) When the park opened, music was the main attraction, as there were only three rides. The roller rink, open since 1908, kept its customers coming by playing the popular music of each decade(106.)The first and most popular roller coaster at the beginning was the Figure Eight. Close behind it in time and popularity was the Merry-Go-Round.
4. (2) To keep people coming, the park had to keep expanding with more rides, games, performances, and food. In 1902, photography was introduced to the sharpshooters park, and later, it became another attraction at the amusement park, where people could take pictures with props and costumes.
5. (4) After the park's success was noted, Riverview Sharpshooters Park corporation was founded in 1905. A new one was formed in 1907 and it ended up bringing in more money for the park. Riverview reached its peak of fame in 1908 when it was considered the most popular park in Chicago.
6. (4) "Aerostat" was one of the first rides to give a similar feeling to flying (before airplanes). "The top was one of the most unusual roller coasters ever built." Many of the rides were relevant to what was happening during the time or in our history. There were rides made about the Panama Canal, the Titanic, and the Civil War.
7. (4) In 1909, the park had 7 million visitors and was renamed Riverview Exposition Park to. In 1912, the Schmidt family took over management in result of the minority stockholders suing the majority stockholders and winning. Of course, the park was affected by the depression in the 30s and when a fire destroyed some things in 1932, they had no money to rebuild what was damaged. The 50s were spent re-modeling and re-painting the park.
8. (4) The park close because the land was worth more than the profit the park was making. The only thing remaining is the carousel which is at the Six Flags in Atlanta.
9. (1) During the 30s, the entrance fee went down to 2 cents a day and 5 cents per night. Also, employees started working for less and few attractions were added. When the costs were lowered, however, many people returned to the park, willing to spend a little to enjoy this summer fun. Advertising was a huge priority for the park, because it was important to attract enough people to keep the park thriving.
10. (1) The culture of the city also provided for a lot of what happened at Riverview. Mardi Gras was a very large celebration at the park, including people dressing up for free admission and a parade through the streets; it became a break from the stress of the Depression. In 1930 the Bug House burned down which cancelled the Mardi Gras parade that year as that is where the floats were stored. African Americans also held a parade each year, honoring Bud Billeken, who was the "mythical godfather of Chicago black children" (118).
11. (1) Riverview bought entertainment and rides from the Chicago World's Fair of 1933 after its closing and in 1935 the park was called "Chicago's Permanent World's Fair" (111). In 1937, Riverview created their first original ride, the Pair-O-Chutes. The park really provided for all ages and when more kids started coming, they opened a second Kiddy-land. Fireworks were set off each year for the 4th of July.
12. (6) Most people rode the streetcar to Riverview and the park was in a very good location in terms of accessibility. However it was very far from the growing predominantly black neighborhoods of Chicago, therefore informally excluding African Americans from the park.
13. (6) One attraction known as the African Dip was a way racism was reflected in the park. White people dunked Black people into water and it was a popular game to play until it was ended in the late 1950's by the NAACP.
14. (7) The Titanic, a ship going from England to New York in April of 1912, was considered at the time to be the sturdiest ship ever built, holding many wealthy travelers . On its fourth day at sea, the ship hit an ice burg and began to sink. There were only enough life jackets for half of the passengers and many ended up freezing to death in the icy water ( in-text).
15. (19) The sinking of the Titanic was considered to be "one of the worst tragedies that ever struck mankind" (in-text). The disaster affected everyone around the country and spread around the world.
16. (8) The U.S. built the Panama Canal from 1904 to 1914. When it was completed, ships could travel from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean across Panama.
17. (8) The completion of the Panama Canal was a great accomplishment for the U.S. Ships could now travel from east to west without having to go all the way around the southern tip of South America.
18. (9) The League of Nations was established after World War One. It was based in Geneva, Switzerland, but several countries were not allowed to join, such as Germany and Russia.
19. (9) Even though the League of Nations was the idea of U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, the U.S. did not join.
20. (20) The League of Nation helped resolve some international disputes but ended in 1946. It was the predecessor to the United Nations.
21. (10) During the 1930's Americans experienced the hardest economic time in their history. The stock market crashed in 1929 leading to what is known as The Great Depression. Banks and businesses were failing greatly which caused people to stop putting money into the economy.
22. (10) As more and more people were unemployed during the Depression, they had less money to spend and less trust to spend it with this economy. (see note 9 about lowering entrance fees)
23. (5) In 1943 the Dive Bomber was added to Riverview in response to the World War II Dive Bombers. It closed in 1947 or 1948 because of a fatal accident that made it all to similar to the real thing.
24. (11) Dive bombers were used to hit specific targets during World War II. Sirens on these planes signaled an attack by the Germans.
25. (5) Hot rods were a popular car in the 1950s. These cars were mimicked at the park, copying the pop culture of the time. Anyone could drive the cars made in 1954 which was a technique to attract many more people to the ride.
26. (13) The segregation in Chicago could be clearly seen in the divide of the city's demographics. The South Side was predominantly Black and known as the "capital of black American" and the North Side white. There was also segregation in schools and fewer rights for Blacks. (See note 13 about the African Dip)
27. (13) During the Great Depression, stores stopped hiring Black employees. The cultural discrimination towards Blacks took a long time to fade.
28. (17) There was a large German population on the Northwest side of Chicago. The German bands who performed everyday at Riverview helped attract them to the park.
29. (17) The first foot long hot dogs were introduced in the 30s (paraphrase)
30. (17) The park is also recognized for some faults, such as the fact that "during the Prohibition years, the park was known to sell beer and liquor illicitly." The park had to get its own police force in the 60s because of the heightened violence.
31. (17) Politicians used the parks during their campaigns to gain publicity and popularity. In 1939, the park was filled with Nazis attending the American National Socialist Party picnic and rally.
32. (18) $100 in 1930 is equal to $1204.42 in 2005. (This helps to understand the price of admission during the Depression)
33. (15) Rides were paid for individually which actually made the park a lot less expensive. Also, there were options for very cheap meals.
34. (14) The closing of the park was very sudden and traumatic for those who had grown up there. People were very sad to hear that they could never return and neither could generations to come.
35. (14) A former employee built 20 models of rides and displayed them at the Harold Washington Library.
36. (21) During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union were both exploring the technology of the atomic bomb as a weapon of defense. When people realized the power of this bomb and that "both countries had enough bombs to destroy much of the world," (A cold war and a hot bomb) it became a national focus.
37. (22) The Atomic Energy Exhibit opened for Riverview's 50th season.
38. (4) The Atomic Energy Exhibit had a machine that could make a visitor's coin radioactive. This was a very exciting souvenir. The Exhibit also had information about how to keep safe during a nuclear attack.
39. (23) The Atomic Energy Commission was created to explore peaceful uses for atomic energy.
40. (22) The Atomic Energy Exhibit mainly attracted school-age people and was widely advertised in newspapers and ads.
Bibliography
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This book gives a VERY detailed account of every aspect of the park, including personal stories.
2. "Riverview Park Ready For 50th Season of Fun." Chicago Tribune 05/18/1953. n. pag. Web. 21 Sep. 2011. <http://infoweb.newsbank.com/iw-search/we/HistArchive?p_action=doc&p_docid=0FABD5A3D6CD0ACB&f_image=19530518C006310002000015&f_pty=CL&p_docnum=7&p_queryname=5600&p_theme=ctha&p_nbid=N57W4BHBMTMxNjY1NTUzMC42MDMwNDY6MTo0OjE4MTA&p_product=CTHA>.
This article talks about the Schmidt family and the beginning of the park.
3.Sharpshooters productions, inc.. (2000): n. page. Web. 21 Sep. 2011. <http://www.riverviewparkchicago.com/homepage.html>.
split-up by decades, concise, pictures and personal memories
4. Ralph, Lopez, Dir. Laugh Your Troubles Away. Dir. Derek Gee. Perf. Cherry, Norm. Sharpshooter Productions, inc., Film.
This movie gives the visual of the park and also details of each ride.
5. Gee, Derek, and Ralph Lopez. Laugh Your Troubles Away. 1st edition. Michigan: Sharpshooters production inc., 2000. Print.
This book is good to see a detailed, laid out timeline of the park's rides and history.
6. Newman, Scott. "Riverview Park."chicago.urban-history.org. Jazz Age Chicago, 10 19 2009. Web. 10 Oct 2011. <http://chicago.urban-history.org/ven/pks/rivervie.shtml>.
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22. "Chi's Riverview Opens With Atomic Exhibit." Billboard. 30 03 1953: p.55 and 70. Web. 19 Oct. 2011. <http://books.google.com/books?id=Cg0EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA55&lpg=PA55&dq=the atomic energy exhibit at Riverview park chicago&source=bl&ots=RHbFDeEMwa&sig=26BCy1zvRzaFfaxrdeGdfPDmYvM&hl=en&ei=qXufTq2uB8SqsQLK5syoBQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CB4Q6AEwAA
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This book gives a VERY detailed account of every aspect of the park, including personal stories.
2. "Riverview Park Ready For 50th Season of Fun." Chicago Tribune 05/18/1953. n. pag. Web. 21 Sep. 2011. <http://infoweb.newsbank.com/iw-search/we/HistArchive?p_action=doc&p_docid=0FABD5A3D6CD0ACB&f_image=19530518C006310002000015&f_pty=CL&p_docnum=7&p_queryname=5600&p_theme=ctha&p_nbid=N57W4BHBMTMxNjY1NTUzMC42MDMwNDY6MTo0OjE4MTA&p_product=CTHA>.
This article talks about the Schmidt family and the beginning of the park.
3.Sharpshooters productions, inc.. (2000): n. page. Web. 21 Sep. 2011. <http://www.riverviewparkchicago.com/homepage.html>.
split-up by decades, concise, pictures and personal memories
4. Ralph, Lopez, Dir. Laugh Your Troubles Away. Dir. Derek Gee. Perf. Cherry, Norm. Sharpshooter Productions, inc., Film.
This movie gives the visual of the park and also details of each ride.
5. Gee, Derek, and Ralph Lopez. Laugh Your Troubles Away. 1st edition. Michigan: Sharpshooters production inc., 2000. Print.
This book is good to see a detailed, laid out timeline of the park's rides and history.
6. Newman, Scott. "Riverview Park."chicago.urban-history.org. Jazz Age Chicago, 10 19 2009. Web. 10 Oct 2011. <http://chicago.urban-history.org/ven/pks/rivervie.shtml>.
7. "The Sinking of the Titanic, 1912."eyewitnesstohistory.com. ibis communications, inc., n.d. Web. 10 Oct 2011. http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/titanic.htm.
8. Rosenberg, Matt. "Panama Canal ." about.com. N.p., 03 02 2011. Web. 11 Oct 2011. http://geography.about.com/od/specificplacesofinterest/a/panamacanal.htm.
9. "League of Nations ." historylearningcite.co. ask.com, n.d. Web. 11 Oct 2011. http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/leagueofnations.htm.
10. "About the Great Depression ." Modern American Poetry . www.english.illinois.edu, n.d. Web. 11 Oct 2011. http://www.english.illinois.edu/maps/depression/about.htm.
11. Goyer, Norm. "The WWII Dive Bomber that Couldn't Dive." acmp.com. Aircraft Market Place, n.d. Web. 11 Oct 2011. http://acmp.com/blog/the-wwii-dive-bomber-that-couldnt-dive.html.
12. "FLAT-OUT ON THE SALT FLATS | THE 1954 BONNEVILLE HOT ROD SPEED MEET." theselvedgeyard.com. N.p., 06 06 2009. Web. 11 Oct 2011. <http://theselvedgeyard.wordpress.com/2009/06/06/flat-out-on-the-salt-flats-the-1954-bonneville-hot-rod-meet/>.
13. Manning, Christopher. "African Americans." Encyclopedia of Chicago (2005): n. pag. Web. 12 Oct 2011. <http://encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/pages/27.html>.
14. "Riverview Rememberd by WGN." Graphic. youtube.com. First Last. WGN, 2007. Web. 12 Oct 2011. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ot47vAN4HBY&noredirect=1>.
15. Rico, Dan. "Riverview: A Lost Amusement Park in the Heart of Chicago." upchicago. 02 28 2011. Web. 12 Oct. 2011. <http://www.upchicago.com/riverview-a-lost-amusement-park-in-the-heart-of-chicago>.
16. "Riverview Park." Encyclopaedia Brittanica. Encyclopaedia Brittanica Online.Encyclopedia Brittanica, 2011. Web. 12 Oct.2011 <http://www.brittanica.com/EBchecked/topic/1280451/Riverview-Park>.
17. "Riverview Park."geneologytrails.com. Geneology Trails History Group, n.d. Web. 13 Oct 2011. <http://genealogytrails.com/ill/cook/postcards/riverviewpark.html>.
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Question and Thesis
1. Why was River View Amusement Park located where it was and what was the reason for its closing?
2. How did Alexander Graham Bell affect the deaf community?
3. Who is St. Benedict?
4. How did Victor's comptometer affect the calculator industry?
Revised and final topic:
1. What is the history of River View Amusement Park? (including the reason for its closing).
Tentative thesis:
The success of Riverview Amusement Park is largely due to the fact that it kept so in time with the current happenings of the country and was conscious of adapting to economic realities.
Modified Thesis:
The success of Riverview Amusement Park is largely due to the fact that it kept so in time with the historical events of the country and was conscious of adapting to economic realities.
2nd Modified Thesis:
The success of Riverview Amusement Park is largely due to the fact that it kept so in time with the historical events of the country, the culture, and was conscious of adapting to economic realities.
2. How did Alexander Graham Bell affect the deaf community?
3. Who is St. Benedict?
4. How did Victor's comptometer affect the calculator industry?
Revised and final topic:
1. What is the history of River View Amusement Park? (including the reason for its closing).
Tentative thesis:
The success of Riverview Amusement Park is largely due to the fact that it kept so in time with the current happenings of the country and was conscious of adapting to economic realities.
Modified Thesis:
The success of Riverview Amusement Park is largely due to the fact that it kept so in time with the historical events of the country and was conscious of adapting to economic realities.
2nd Modified Thesis:
The success of Riverview Amusement Park is largely due to the fact that it kept so in time with the historical events of the country, the culture, and was conscious of adapting to economic realities.
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