John Lennon Thesis Essay - 1727 Words

â€Å"My role in society, or any artists or poets role, is to try and express what we all feel. Not to tell people how to feel. Not as a preacher, not as a leader, but as a reflection of us all† (John Lennon Quotes). John Lennon was born in Liverpool, England on October 9, 1940. He was born to Julia and Arthur Lennon but eventually moved and lived with his Aunt Mimi after his parents divorce. Lennon was always drawn into the arts, especially at an older age. Lennon was made into a rock star during his time with the Beatles. Lennon started to drawn attention during his career with the Beatles with some controversial comments. After Lennon’s time with the Beatles, he showed his political activism. He fought against the Vietnam War and†¦show more content†¦In many of these songs John Lennon has a deeper message. All three of these songs support peace and each song may speak to the listener. In Lennon’s top song, Imagine, he discusses how the world w ould be if things that divide us (i.e. race, religion, etc.) did not exist. He continuously describes how much better the world would be. Lennon believed that the song would reach more people if there was a slow peaceful melody. In the music video, Lennon dresses up as a cowboy and Ono as an Indian. He demonstrates how both groups should get along. The song was number one on the U.K. charts for weeks after Lennon’s death. Imagine was voted second on the all-time favorite songs in Britain (Song Facts). John Lennon’s most influential peace song is Give Peace a Chance. This song was the most influential song at the time. The song was used many times at peace concerts and gatherings. The song was recorded during Lennon’s and Oko’s Bed-In for Peace. It got much media attention and helped Lennon get his point across. When John Lennon saw 500,000 people protesting the Vietnam War outside the White House with his song, Give Peace a Chance, he said it was, â€Å"one of the biggest moments of my life† (Song Facts). Lennon’s song was his first hit after The Beatles. This song he became one of the greatest of all-time. The third song that was chosen was Happy Xmas (War is Over). This song is one of the most played Christmas songs of all time (SongShow MoreRelatedAnalysis Of John Lennon, John Jackson Do Celebrities Die Anymore805 Words   |  4 PagesCelebrities The essay â€Å"John Lennon, Michael Jackson: Do Celebrities Die Anymore?† (2011) by Katrina Onstad is informative. It explains the business of dead celebrities and the new possibilities of the current technology brings with it, so that it seems that they are even alive today. Besides the illusive immortality of celebrities, it proves to be a lucrative business. However, Onstad’s writing fails to answer its own thesis and loses its thread throughout the essay. The title of the essay is a rhetoricalRead MoreThe Breakfast Club, Written And Directed By John Hughes1276 Words   |  6 PagesDardaine, Zach Okonowsky Mrs. LeBlanc English 10 January 13th No Exit/The Breakfast Club Writing Prompt No Exit, a play written by Jean-Paul Sartre that debuted in 1944, has many similar themes to the movie The Breakfast Club, written and directed by John Hughes. The play No Exit is perceived as taking place in literal Hell and describes the interactions between those who have died and have been placed in a room together. In The Breakfast Club, students have been put in a metaphorical â€Å"hell,† detentionRead MoreStrategic Essay3725 Words   |  15 PagesGRADES Assignments Assignments must conform to the Faculty’s Guide to Writing Assignments, available from http://www.business.uts.edu.au/teaching/guide/guide.pdf The Guide to Writing Assignments gives information and advice on: †¢ writing of reports and essays †¢ references and referencing †¢ plagiarism †¢ the grading system and its interpretation †¢ Faculty research ethics guidelines 25/02/2013 (Autumn 2013)  © University of Technology, Sydney Page 4 of 10 All assignments must have an Assignment