The Frontiersman

By Alex Domnikov, Madison Dunaetz, Hayley Funk, Catherine Meneses, Aleks Piibe, Alyssa Sapien, and Ivin Yu Period 4 Gerber

Attributes
-Daring

-Courageous
-Innovative -Not afraid to push boundaries

Uni-T
Innovation defies boundaries.

Thesis
Because American roots are engraved with adventure and self dedication, society seeks the defiant frontiersman. This reveals that the innovative nature of the human race engenders Americas crave to transcend ordinary boundaries.

Elvis Presley

The 1950s
segregation racial discord

The King

The colored folks been singing it and playing it just like im doin now, man, for more years than I know. I got it from them.

The

King
ground breaker controversial (shot from the waist up on the Ed Sullivan Show) criticized for singing race music sang soul, gospel, and blues (rockabilly) combined elements of southern black music and opened it to a mainstream white culture reached a broad youthful audience both black and white inspired rebellion in the hearts of Americans

conformist time: no deviation from the norm cold war the red scare submissive: dont question authority

During the 50s, a time of conformity and racial tension, Presley combined not only the the music styles of both races but brought the American Youth together with rebellious passions. This inspired a new generation to look beyond the racial boundaries and defy the conformity of previous generations. This best represents the virtue of resolution.

Photographs

Nike

Background:

the Company

founded by University of Oregon track athlete, Philip Knight, and coach, Bill Bowerman, in Jan. 1964 Originally called Blue Ribbon Sports Originally a distributor for Japanese shoemaker, Asics Broke apart when designer Carolyn Davidson put forth her design with iconic swoosh Allowed America to step ahead in athletic wear Redefined hard work as fashionable Empowered people to strive for the best Success isnt given. Its earned on the track, on the pitch, in the gym. With blood, sweat and the occasional tear -Nike Industry- hard work is the hallmark of Nike. Embrace the work and it will pay off.

Relevance:

Quote:

One of the 13 virtues:

Holden

The Catcher in the Rye

When I was all set to go, when I had my bags and all, I stood for a while next to the stairs and took a last look down that goddam corridor. I was sort of crying. I don't know why. I put my red hunting hat on, and turned the peak around to the back, the way I liked it, and then I yelled at the top of my goddam voice, " Sleep tight, ya morons!" I'll bet I woke up every bastard on the whole floor. Then I got the hell out. Some stupid guy had thrown peanut shells all over the stairs, and I damn near broke my crazy neck. J.D. Salinger, The Catcher in the Rye

Holdens defiant, rebellious attitude relates directly to the American frontiersman. He refuses to let anyone else pave a path for him, Holden follows his own rules, on his own time. Holdens adventurous nature was revealed as he wandered through New York City. Like many of the classic frontiersmen, Holden is unsatisfied by the world he lives in. Holdens audacity and rebellion allowed him to shatter his own emotional boundaries. Holden displays none of the 13 virtues. His irrational actions, indulgence of alcohol, deceit, and paranoia make him the iconic frontiersman. Holden goes against what society deems acceptable.

Kurt Cobain
Characteristics of Grunge: * Viscous guitar sounds with effects filled with distortion, chaos and fuzz *Lyrics filled with angst (often addressing themes such as social alienation, confinement, want for freedom, etc.) * Grunge musicians had resentment towards society and social prejudices *Different form of genre of the day - Authenticity

Id rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not The duty of the youth is to challenge corruption

Cobain: * Rebellious * Straightforward * Ruled by his emotions and was influenced by his moods of people around him * Represented a group of young individuals that were fearful of the future and resentful towards societys principles - He also reached out to them through his lyrics * His lyrics conveyed his take on different themes (as the desire for freedom, social alienation, confinement, etc.) - Since he found it difficult to say everything he feels in rational terms, he communicates through his music

Works Cited
Salinger, J.D. The Catcher in The Rye. New York: Little Brown and Company, 1951. 275. Print. Ronson, Mick. "Burntout." Kurt Cobain Biography. Mick Ronson, n.d. Web. 17 Nov 2013. "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame." Elvis Presley Biography. Rack and Roll Hall of Fame Museum. Web. 17 Nov 2013.