...Glee is an American musical comedy-drama television series that airs on the Fox network in the United States. It focuses on the fictitious William McKinley High School glee club, New Directions, which competes on the show choir competition circuit while its disparate members deal with relationships, sexuality, social issues, and learning to become an effective team. The initial twelve-member cast included club director and Spanish teacher Will Schuester (Matthew Morrison), cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester (Jane Lynch), guidance counselor Emma Pillsbury (Jayma Mays), Will's wife Terri (Jessalyn Gilsig), and eight club members played by Dianna Agron, Chris Colfer, Kevin McHale, Lea Michele, Cory Monteith, Amber Riley, Mark Salling, and Jenna Ushkowitz. In subsequent seasons, the main cast has expanded to fourteen and fifteen members. The series was created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Ian Brennan, the last of whom first conceived of Glee as a film. The three wrote all of the show's episodes for the first two seasons, and Murphy and Falchuk initially served as the show's main directors. The pilot episode was broadcast on May 19, 2009, and the first season aired from September 9, 2009, to June 8, 2010. Subsequent seasons aired in September through May; the fifth season premiered on September 26, 2013, and a sixth season has already been commissioned.[1] Glee features on-screen performance-based musical numbers that are selected by Murphy, who aims to maintain a balance between...
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...around and insulted by the jocks at McKinley for everything from his accent to his clothes. Rory's first song on the show is a dream-sequence rendition of the classic Kermit the Frog song Bein' Green. Throughout the episode, Rory, in the hope of finally losing his virginity, pretends to be a real leprechaun and "grant" Brittany's wishes as she has promised him that after she gets three wishes fulfilled, she will let him into her "Pot of gold". Rory admires Finn, whom he recognizes from an online video of him kissing Rachel at last year's Nationals. Rory soon manages to awkwardly befriend Finn. Afraid that he will steal Brittany, Santana intimidates Rory into convincing Brittany to follow Santana in defecting from New Directions into rival glee club The Troubletones, which leads to a confrontation in the halls between Finn and Brittany which disillusions Brittany. After being saved by Finn from the bullies, Rory follows him and joins New Directions, singing Take Care Of Yourself. His performance is generally well-received, Rachel even describing it as "magical", although when Rory displays that he can also achieve an impressive falsetto, Kurt is visibly disturbed and possibly jealous as this was previously a skill he held over the other kids. Rory trying to do a Puerto Rican accent GleeLoverAdded by GleeLover In The First Time, Rory is seen playing Indio in West Side Story; his accent made him quite distinctive - Coach Beiste, one of the directors, remarked that she had to work...
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...the Witch Is Dead (Glee Cast Version) 2. We Got the Beat (Glee Cast Version) 3. Anything Goes / Anything You Can Do (Glee Cast Version) 4. It's Not Unusual (Glee Cast Version) 5. You Can't Stop the Beat (Glee Cast Version) 6. Somewhere (Glee Cast Version) 7. I'm the Greatest Star (Glee Cast Version) 8. Something's Coming (Glee Cast Version) 9. Spotlight (Glee Cast Version) 10. Run the World (Girls) [Glee Cast Version] 11. Cool (Glee Cast Version) 12. It's All Over (Glee Cast Version) 13. Out Here On My Own (Glee Cast Version) 14. Fix You (Glee Cast Version) 15. Take Care of Yourself (Glee Cast Version) 16. Last Friday Night (Glee Cast Version) 17. Candyman (Glee Cast Version) 18. Bein' Green (Glee Cast Version) 19. Waiting for a Girl Like You (Glee Cast Version) 20. Tonight (Glee Cast Version) 21. Uptown Girl (Glee Cast Version) 22. A Boy Like That (Glee Cast Version) 23. America (Glee Cast Version) 24. One Hand, One Heart (Glee Cast Version) 25. Hot for Teacher (Glee Cast Version) 26. You and I/You and I (Glee Cast Version) 27. Hit Me With Your Best Shot/One Way or Another (Glee Cast Version) 28. I Can't Go for That / You Make My Dreams (Glee Cast Version) 29. Rumour Has It/Someone Like You (Glee Cast Version) 30. Perfect (Glee Cast Version) 31. I'm the Only One (Glee Cast Version) 32. Girls Just Want to Have Fun (Glee Cast Version) 33. Jolene (Glee Cast Version) 34. I Kissed a Girl (Glee Cast Version) 35. Constant Craving (Glee Cast Version) 36...
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...Sociological Reflections on High School: a media analysis of Glee The following is a paper I wrote for a sociology class and I have been thinking alot about group dynamics and fitting in and the difference a close knit group of friends can make in one person's life...more on that topic to come. The minority to be analyzed is the subordinate group in the high school environment. More specifically: how can membership in a subordinate group perceived as “bottom of the rung”, enhance the cohesiveness of that socially subordinate group in the adolescent environment, and how does the subgroup attempt to overcome the negative perception imposed on them? The hypothesis being that members of a social group with specific goals, perceived as subordinate and influenced by the social superiority of their peers will bond as a result of common social maltreatment as well as common goals. The results of this study can provide an understanding of the realistic ability for high school aged children to develop healthy relationships despite their subordinate status within their social environment and whether this idea is accurately represented in the media. Literature Review In addressing the concrete definition and study of cohesion, Moody and White explain the ongoing issue of cohesion this way: “Although questions about social cohesion lie at the core of our discipline, definitions are often vague...
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...Cory Monteith dies at 31. What an early age to die right? I was never a Glee fan but for a short period, ummmm say 1 season, I actually enjoyed it because of Noah! Of course, I never did discount the talent of Rachel and Finn. Cory Monteith's life was cut tragically short on Saturday, July 13. The Glee star, who celebrated his 31st birthday on May 11, was found dead in a hotel room at the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel in Vancouver, Canada, police announced in a press conference. According to Vancouver PD, emergency personnel arrived at the hotel shortly after noon, at which point Monteith was pronounced dead on the scene by paramedics. The coroner is investigating cause of death. Foul play is not suspected. "We are so saddened to confirm that the reports on the death of Cory Monteith are accurate," the actor's rep said in a statement to Us Weekly shortly after news broke of the tragedy. " We are in shock and mourning this tragic loss." PHOTOS: Stars gone too soon Monteith had recently completed treatment for substance addiction. On March 31 of this year, he announced via his rep that he had voluntarily checked himself into rehab, buoyed by the support of his girlfriend, Lea Michele, and others. "Cory is a beloved member of the Glee family, and we fully support his decision to seek treatment," 20th Century Fox TV said in a statement at the time. "Everyone at the show wishes him well and looks forward to his return." In recent weeks, the actor had seemed happier...
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...loves to go back to his hometown and spend time with his family. One of the foods his mother makes and he can not live without is her homemade mac & cheese. “It’s probably the most Virginian thing about me and one of the many “Mama’s boy” things about me.” Said Gustin. He describes his favorite food as a warm, gooey and mouth watering creation that he can eat all day. Grant has other hidden talents also. One of Gustin’s other talents are that he loves to tap dance. He has been dancing since he was eight years old and still continues it today. Even though he might not be known for tap dancing, he still tries to practice whenever he has free time in his schedule. Before he was given the role as Sebastian Smythe in “Glee,” he tried out for a tap dancing role in a “Glee” episode and submitted a video but sadly never got the...
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... American Horror Story, better known as AHS, is one show that has horror written all over it. After four seasons of terror, it was time to add the fifth season: American Horror Story Hotel. Season five began airing this fall, and just after the first few episodes people around the country were hooked. This season would keep people eager to watch every Wednesday night just to see what was going to happen next. This show provides all the right materials to fit a horror genre: scary scenes, violent and bloody scenes, scary atmosphere, a good story, unseen events, values at stake, a monster, and a hero. While watching an episode of AHS, viewers are warned about the scary and violent content of the show. This warning should not be taken lightly. From the very beginning of the season, every episode has had its own twist of horror and gore. The setting of AHS:Hotel is the Hotel Cortez located in Los Angeles. In the opening scene of episode one it features two swedish girls that find a creature hiding in the bed of their hotel room.This scene could make anyone want to stay up all night just to make sure there was not a monster underneath his or her covers. During the Halloween special, many serial killers that have already passed show up at the hotel for what is called a Devil’s Night, which is hosted by March, the man who built the hotel. Each serial killer, including March, has his or her chance to explain what they did while alive, some even sharing how they killed their victims...
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...Moreover, one of our major goals of Glee Senior Living Center is to start it with our own capital from personal savings and getting loan from the bank in order to give it a good start and a great foundation, so once the business is officially running we want it to survive off its own cash flow without the need for injecting finance from external sources. We know that one of the ways of gaining approval and winning customers over by providing a conducive lodging for our residents, offer our services a little bit cheaper than what is obtainable on the market. We will be at risk if we provide our services at a lower price than the market price, but we are well prepared to survive on the lower profit margin for a while. We have been able to generate about $ 700,000 from our personal savings,...
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...not the one- Daniel Bedingfield 9. Breakeven- The Script 10. Just the way you are- Bruno Mars 11. Just give me a reason- P!nk 12. The one that got away- Katy Perry 13. Teenage Dream- The Glee Cast 14. Sugar- Maroon 5 15. Lost Star- Keira Knightley 16. Fix you- The Glee Cast 17. Say Something- 18. Thinking out loud- Ed Sheeran 19. Let her go- Passenger 20. Little things- One Direction 21. Need you now- Lady Antubenlum 22. Austin- Blake Shelton 23. A thousand years- The Glee Cast 24. Lucky-Jason Mraz ft Cobie Callat 25. About you now- Shane Ward 26. Because you live- Jesse McCartney 27. Remember when- Alan Jackson 28. Hero- Enrique Iglesias 29. To make you feel my love- Kris Allen 30. A little too not over you- David Archuleta 31. Love love love- Jason Mraz 32. Wait for you- Elliot Yamin 33. Best of me- Daniel Powter 34. I’ll stand by you- The Glee Cast 35. Best in me- Blue 36. Breathless- Shane Ward 37. I really like you 38. Like a fool- Keira Knightley 39. Crush- David Archuleta 40. Nothing on you- BOB ft Bruno Mars 41. All out of love- Glee Cast 42. Against all odds- Glee Cast 43. Let me love you- Glee Cast 44. Gone gone gone- Philip Philips 45. I’m not the only one- Sam...
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...how it organized and perpetuated the power structure in the world of Glee relating to whiteness (Carol & Henry , 2010). The dominant ideology of race more specifically white race, became embedded in everyday cultural practices. Dubrofsky’s article focuses too heavily on the downplay of racism between characters and racist tropes and neglects the exposure and affects of whiteness viewers will unintentionally observe. The idea of assimilation and integration is illustrated in various ways where whiteness is used as a platform to gain acceptance, produce opportunities and establish success. Throughout the first two seasons of Glee Mercedes’ role was a typical stereotypical Black person being “…undisciplined, unrefined, primitive, exotic, inappropriately sexual, emotional and unstable” (Banjo & Fraley, 2014). Furthermore the notion of attaining recognition and success is only exemplified once Mercedes has whitened herself via her appearance, behavior and disposing her urban inflictions. When Mercedes auditions for her play post “whitening” the judges are impressed “…with talk of how she is finally showing she has what it takes to be a star” (Dubrofsky, 2013). Dubrofsky’s article is deprived of collective wholeness in ignoring other characters in the show and their racial experiences and challenges in regards to white privilege. The article can be improved by including other characters that exist within Glee of other racial backgrounds such as Tina Cohen-Chang. These characters...
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...A Detailed Lesson Plan in English (First Year—Secondary) I. Objectives At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to: * Identify statements that show cause and effect relationship * Read a poem correctly and clearly with expressions * Appreciate reading poems * Decode words with “augh” (o) sounds II. Subject Matter Cause and Effect Relationship Materials: Visual Aids, Charts, Flash Cards, Pictures, Name Tags Reference/s: Fun in English Reading Textbook pages 94-101 Values: Develop a genuine love for reading, love for family III. Procedure A. Learning Activities Teacher’s Activity “Good Morning Class...” “Let us pray first...” (Checking of Attendance) ...say present... “Please pick up the pieces of paper under your chair” “So how was your weekend?” “That’s good! Have you enjoyed your weekend bonding with your family?” “That’s good to know. For this morning, our discussion will be in relation to a family. Are you familiar with Barney’s I Love You Song?” “Okay that’s good, so are you ready to sing and have fun today? “Let us sing Barney’s I Love You Song.”(Students Sing)“I love you, you love me and we’re a happy family,With a great big hug and a kiss from me to you,Hope you say you love me too.” “Okay now class, What can you say about the song? Does it tell us something important that we have already forgotten to do nowadays?” “How could you say so Joseph...
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...A Detailed Lesson Plan in English (First Year—Secondary) A Detailed Lesson Plan in English (First Year—Secondary) I. Objectives At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to: 1. Identify statements that show cause and effect relationship. 2. Read a poem correctly and clearly with expressions. 3. Appreciate reading poems. 4. Decode words with “augh” (o) sounds II. Subject Matter Cause and Effect Relationship Reference/s: Fun in English Reading Textbook pages 94-101 Materials: Visual Aids, Charts, Flash Cards, Pictures, Name Tags Values: Develop a genuine love for reading, love for family III. Procedure A. Learning Activities Teacher’s Activity “Good Morning Class...” “Let us pray first...” (Checking of Attendance) ...say present... “Please pick up the pieces of paper under your chair” “So how was your weekend?” “That’s good! Have you enjoyed your weekend bonding with your family?” “That’s good to know. For this morning, our discussion will be in relation to a family. Are you familiar with Barney’s I Love You Song?” “Okay that’s good, so are you ready to sing and have fun today? Student’s Activity ...
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...Meghan Tedder 4/01/2012 College Writing II Literary Analysis [Broken] Dreams The album Rumours by Fleetwood Mac is considered to be one of the best albums of all time by critics (Rumours). This album was the peak of the band’s success but also represented the end of several relationships within the group. During the time the album was made, drummer Mick Fleetwood was going through a divorce, band members John and Christine McVie were separated, and Stevie Nick’s eight year relationship with Lindsey Buckingham had ended. Through the tension, the band was able to produce a mix of emotionally charged songs. Within the album, “Dreams” received the best feedback. The song talks about how a guy that wants his freedom by being single, but also the inevitability of loneliness he will feel once he realizes what he’s lost. When analyzing the lyrics the complexity of emotions is apparent and familiar to many audiences. The first verse, “Now here you go again. You say you want your freedom. Well who am I to keep you down?” sets the stage for the breakup (Fleetwood Mac). The use of the word again shows the frustration Stevie felt when Buckingham was not trying to meet her needs and instead wanted the freedom to do things for himself. The wording, “keep you down” applies to the idea that Stevie felt she did not have the right to control his independence. With a more accepting tone Stevie sings, “It’s only right that you should play the way you feel it” but continues...
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...Unit 1: Lesson 5: Names and Faces — Chopin and Freeman Stepping Beyond Society’s Limits “Women’s Roles in Society” 1. How would you describe the tone of each story? - “Story of an Hour”: The tone begins with hints of sadness and very quickly ascends into glee with Louis Mallard’s realization of her freedom from a husband she doesn’t loveland a marriage she wasn’t happy in. Then, irony strikes as she discovers that her husband is actually not dead and she not at all free. The tone suddenly shifts from gleeful back to depressing with the Mallard’s realization that she still has to live a life under her husband and then dies of a heart attack. - “Revolt of Mother”: The tone was both scandalous and shocking. 2. What rhetorical strategies were used to assist the writer in achieving this tone? Explain. - “Story of an Hour”: To assist in achieving the tones of sadness and glee, the author used Imagery and Personification: - Imagery: describing her view out the window, her emotions, the idea coming to her, all added to the effect of how upset she was and how drastically her emotions changed once the idea of freedom hit her. - Personification: The author gave this idea of freedom a humanistic quality, like it was a person coming up to her to change her mind—this made the affect and importance of the idea on Louis more obvious. - “Revolt of Mother”: Freeman’s narrative technique assisted her in achieving the scandalous and shocking tones because she was very...
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...because there were so many flowers packed together that they seemed to be neverending. The speaker guesses that there were ten thousand daffodils, which were "Tossing their heads in sprightly dance": Continuous as the stars that shine And twinkle on the milky way, They stretched in never-ending line Along the margin of a bay: Ten thousand saw I at a glance, Tossing their heads in sprightly dance. In the third stanza the speaker compares the waves of the lake to the waves of daffodils and decides that even though the lake is "sparkling," the daffodils win because they have more "glee." He then comments that he, like any other poet, could not help but be happy "in such a jocund company." He looked at the scene for a long time, but while he was there he was unable to understand what he had gained from the experience: The waves beside them danced; but they Out-did the sparkling waves in glee: A poet could not but be gay, In such a jocund company: I gazed--and gazed--but little thought What wealth the show to me had brought In the fourth and final stanza the poet describes what he gained from the experience. Afterwards, when he was lonely or feeling "pensive," he could remember the daffodils, seeing them with his "inward eye," and be content: For...
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