1. In your opinion, why does a story about pioneering spirit
have universal appeal?
In Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring, it was about the
pioneering spirit in America and it is universal because every artist,
visionary, etc. have to have that pioneering spirit to create or perform their
work. This spirit is what everyone who ventures into a new path or direction
uses every time they try something new. It is what helps drive us to succeed
when doing something new. This story relates universally for that reason. It is
the adventurer in all of us that is attracted to such a story.
2. What is another work of art (visual art, music, movie,
book, theatre, dance) that expresses a similar concern or theme? Discuss both
parts of this question a blog post and support with details.
Star Trek the series is has its entire bases is on "going
where no one has gone before". It is the pioneering spirit along with a
scientific curiosity that becomes the driving force for the show and their Starship
Enterprise's journey. Science is about new discoveries and art is about creating
new expressions both require a pioneering spirit to achieve the unknown. In fact, growing up and finding your way in
the world requires a little bit of this pioneering spirit as well. That spirit
is what the Star Trek series represents.
Another nice entry, Jake. I like this line: "It is the adventurer in all of us that is attracted to such a story." Star Trek is a good example as well, with their language of frontiers and exploration. I know you were dealing with a time crunch at the end of the course, but you did some of your best writing recently. Your comments on Moriah's blog have been noted.
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