In Dave Marsh's essay, he uses characterization of people and places to give the readers a good visual of the character or place. He also tries to get the reader to become attached to the places and people as he was. In doing this, Marsh creates a more compelling story and keeps the reader engaged. He describes the industrial growth of his town, and how it impacts his life. I particularly like the part where he describes the dust that is coming from the factory. Its not a major plot line, but it is extremely descriptive and you get a good sense of what it was like to deal with that everyday. "Rust-red dust collected on our windowsills. It piled up no matter how often the place was dusted or cleaned. Fifteen minutes after my mother was through with a room, that dust seemed thick enough for a finger to trace pointless, ashy patterns in it"(135). Marsh also writes really well anytime he talks about music.
One song that really made an impact on me when I was younger is called "Waiting Outside the Lines" by Greyson Chance. I originally heard about it from a friend. I moved around a lot when I was a kid, and this song was there for me. It gave me a connection to my old friends, and gave me hope. I had some deep connection to it, and it just made sense. The lyrics of this song resonated with me. I still enjoy the song today, even if it is a bit of a little kids song. The lyrics are well written and powerful and make you consider things other than just following the crowd and that its okay to do your own thing
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Love Greyson Chance! He's definitely a talented one.
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ReplyDeletei can remember almost all of the songs i loved from my childhood. i never realized it then but they meant so much more to me looking back on it
ReplyDeleteIt's cool that you associate this song with a friend. The song has a meaning to you that wasn't even intended by the artist. The song spoke into your personal life and that is a huge aspect of what art is supposed to be.
ReplyDeleteWell... this is awkward. Both of us used the rust dust section of the story. I have lived within the same square mile my entire life, what I can remember anyway. I don't know if I could handle constantly moving.
ReplyDeleteI like the picture and how it fits with your story. I have not heard of this artist, but i will look him up.
ReplyDeleteI used to be obsessed with Greyson Chance
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