Nick

Nick

Daughter's of Revolution

There are many different observations and comparisons that can be made in this piece of art. The expressions on the women's faces catch my attention first. They appear indifferent, or even frustrated. To me, this could mean two things. The women could be upset at the idea that America has won it's independence, yet women have not achieved civil rights. I am led to this conclusion because there are only women in the foreground, and a powerful man in the background. Also, the title is "Daughter's of Revolution", as if the women did not have a major role in the war (which was not the case). It is almost implying that the women are owned by the men. The women are also well dressed, and seem to be of the high class, which leads me to the next possible reason for frustration. As a result of America winning it's independence from England, a democracy was likely to replace the aristocracy. If the women were part of the aristocracy, they may be disappointed to find that they could be effected in a negative way because of the war. Another aspect of the piece of art that I found interesting was that the painting in the background is a German painting. This is somewhat unexpected, knowing the content. The painting incorporates ethos with the piece of art in the background. The iconic image of George Washington standing next to an American flag is a prime example of ethos. Also, some pathos is evoked. The sour look on the women's face have a contradictory feel to the emotions created by the painting in the background. The background almost makes the viewer feel proud, nationalistic. While, the women seem upset and bitter.

My Narrative My narrative is of the development of myself as a pitcher. I describe every season that I have played baseball. With each year, I include any information, condition, or experience that I have attained in that year. I then conclude by stating, "All of the previously stated developments have resulted in my transformation from a thrower, to a pitcher. What I learned throughout the process is that hard work, and dedication to becoming better at something will result in improvement and achievement, with whatever you do. This idea is applicable to any situation, including outside of sports" (Prather 3-4). (Wasn't sure if I had to site myself)



The Caulker by Childe Hassum This painting encompasses the hard work of building a ship. It truly reveals the small pieces of wood that are transformed into a collective end result that is magnificent. I have related this to my narrative because the same phenomenon occurred throughout my pitching career. I started out small, adding pieces as I went along. Ultimately, I started with little to no instruction. As I played for many different coaches, and developed on my own, I created a final product, much like the ship. But also like the painting, my final product is not yet complete, as I have much work still to come in order to truly perfect "The Art of Pitching".



Falls of The Tequendama Near Bogota, New Granada by Fredric Edwin Church This image depicts a waterfall along with the stream that the water flows to after falling. The water is on a journey from the top of the waterfall, to the bottom of the stream. I related this to my narrative because pitching has taken me on a similar journey. I started at the top of the waterfall with a clean slate. As I progressed, I traveled closer and closer to the bottom. There were a few times that I wondered if I should continue trying, but I stayed my course. I got out of rough waters, and persevered. I continued on to my journey. But just like the image does not show the end of the stream, my journey is not over yet. Maybe in the future, I decide to continue playing, or maybe not. Maybe the stream goes strait until it hits another body of water, or maybe it veers many different ways. Either way, it's the journey that counts, and I always know that I will be guided down some stream.



Sunset, Vevey, Switzerland by Gustave Courbet This image focuses on rocks on the shore. They have been formed by the ever repeating effects of waves crashing into them, polishing their rough edges. Pitching is similar to this scene. I started out "rough around the edges". I needed work, but after so much practice and repetition, I became polished. I was no longer rough around the edges. Similar to what I have already mentioned though, there is still more polishing to do, there are still some corners that are a little too rough.