Literature helps define cultural identity in a variety of ways. In some ways we can see change, in "How to Kill a Mocking Bird" we see so much prejudice! Just as much as there was back in the day as it is an accurate depiction of those dreaded years.But America has changed. Sure, prejudice is still witnessed here but it's way less than just a few decades ago. Literature also helps relate to America now! In "The Scarlet Letter" we see a woman who committed acts of adultery and how society reacted to her actions. While today there are many more men and women alike committing those same crimes today, they are still treated pretty poorly. Our values in society have changed so much. We've came so far! People of every skin in almost every work place, less unemployment and brighter faces all around.
Not all values have changed for the better though. Sometimes we let technology take us over and run us into the hole of despair! If one is too into catching his favorite T.V. show than to do his homework...that's a problem. Kids and adults alike had their priorities straight way back when. Now priorities are "tweeting" about who Taylor Swift is dating today and "instagramming" what we had for dinner.
In 1992 the first touchscreen phones were made. Thus inventing a canvas for improvement and glory...but has anyone taken it into consideration that maybe we should focus on things such as budget cuts in schools or helping feed the homeless? I guess not...oh well. I guess I'll grab my phone and tweet about my troubles rather than call and donate to a charity or make a useful suggestion to the mayor or volunteer for a clothes drive. Ya know, cause that's how us 'Muricans do thangs!!!
Ah yes, the cowboy. The tough as nails, horse ridin', king of the wild, wild, west! Who doesn't love a good, genuine, hard working man who sticks up for the underdogs? We love to use the cowboy as a symbol of leadership and courage! Whether it be the shoot out at high noon or saving little Timmy from falling down the well, you'd best believe the cowboy will saddle up, swallow his pride, and make a memorable appearance!
Not all values have changed for the better though. Sometimes we let technology take us over and run us into the hole of despair! If one is too into catching his favorite T.V. show than to do his homework...that's a problem. Kids and adults alike had their priorities straight way back when. Now priorities are "tweeting" about who Taylor Swift is dating today and "instagramming" what we had for dinner.
In 1992 the first touchscreen phones were made. Thus inventing a canvas for improvement and glory...but has anyone taken it into consideration that maybe we should focus on things such as budget cuts in schools or helping feed the homeless? I guess not...oh well. I guess I'll grab my phone and tweet about my troubles rather than call and donate to a charity or make a useful suggestion to the mayor or volunteer for a clothes drive. Ya know, cause that's how us 'Muricans do thangs!!!
Ah yes, the cowboy. The tough as nails, horse ridin', king of the wild, wild, west! Who doesn't love a good, genuine, hard working man who sticks up for the underdogs? We love to use the cowboy as a symbol of leadership and courage! Whether it be the shoot out at high noon or saving little Timmy from falling down the well, you'd best believe the cowboy will saddle up, swallow his pride, and make a memorable appearance!
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