1 David Dawidowicz Student ID: 21993147 Exam #: 50044200 2119 Barley Drive Quakertown, PA 18951 [email protected]
Dear David,
I am returning this paper to you again because it still requires substantial revision to meet the assignment requirements and earn a passing grade. Please see my marginal comments for how to revise, as well as focus on the following areas for revision:
Thesis / Focus: You need to revise your thesis and focus so that you set yourself up to 1) analyze the song’s meaning through its use of literary techniques and 2) argue why this song’s particular meaning is popular and/or show a specific cultural impact from this song (and its meaning). Right now, you actually have no literary / lyric analysis at all. You already have a good, clear statement on what you believe the song means—that it reveals the tension between selfish human nature and human suffering and calls those in power to act to help those who are suffering. So, look back through the lyrics and figure out what literary elements are being used to convey this message. For a reminder of the many literary elements you might find being used in this song, review the presentation at this link on figurative language: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t02yDTeihuA. Once you know which three (or more) literary elements you will analyze, list them in your thesis. For example: “Man in the Mirror” uses symbolism, repetition, and pathos to convey a gritty and revealing message about…” Finally, make sure the second part or sentence of your thesis indicates the specific reason for popularity or specific cultural impact. The reason for popularity you seem to give in this draft is that the issues to which this song references (poverty, hunger, and homelessness) were huge issues in the 80s and still are today, which is why the song resonates with the public. But you also suggest that there was a specific cultural impact of raising awareness and causing change in these areas. That is a great, specific cultural impact, but you will have to prove it. So, revise your thesis to include all of these specific aspects, in the following order: 1) lit devices; 2) song’s meaning; 3) popularity / cultural impact. Arrangement: You need to order your paper in the same order as your thesis. In other words, all three (or more) of your paragraphs of literary analysis that prove that the song means what you say it means must be prior to your popularity / cultural impact section. So, an outline for your paper might look something like this:
Intro Body Paragraph 1: Symbolism literary analysis Body Paragraph 2: Repetition literary analysis Body Paragraph 3: Pathos literary analysis 2 David Dawidowicz Student ID: 21993147 Exam #: 50044200 2119 Barley Drive Quakertown, PA 18951 [email protected]
Body Paragraph 4: Popularity Paragraph Body Paragraph 5: Cultural Impact Paragraph (Awareness) Body Paragraph 6: Cultural Impact Paragraph (Actions) Conclusion
Content: Make sure that your content is very specific and proves your thesis. For instance, in your literary analysis paragraphs, make sure you reference specific lyrics / lines of the song and show how those lyrics prove exactly what you say the song means (as listed in your thesis). For your popularity and cultural impact paragraphs, make sure that you include specific evidence to prove your points. If you say the song is popular because the issues referenced in it were prevalent in the 80s and still are today, include statistics to prove that point. If you say the song raised awareness or caused people to take steps to end homelessness and hunger, then provide examples of specific events / actions taken and how you know they were influenced by the song. Make sure you focus ONLY on analyzing the song’s impact, not the impact of the singer’s actions or other biographical / contextual points. You drift off in the second half of your paper into a research essay on hunger and homelessness; make sure you stay on focus and always tie back to the song. As your previous grader noted, check each body paragraph for its relation back to at least one part / point of your thesis. If there is no direct connection, then the paragraph needs revision.
Again, please review the marginal comments for even more specific feedback. Good luck as you revise, and please contact the school with any questions.
Instructor English Department Penn Foster
"Man In The Mirror"
I'm Gonna Make A Change, For Once In My Life 3 David Dawidowicz Student ID: 21993147 Exam #: 50044200 2119 Barley Drive Quakertown, PA 18951 [email protected]
It's Gonna Feel Real Good, Gonna Make A Difference Gonna Make It Right . . .
As I, Turn Up The Collar On My Favourite Winter Coat This Wind Is Blowin' My Mind I See The Kids In The Street, With Not Enough To Eat Who Am I, To Be Blind? Pretending Not To See Their Needs A Summer's Disregard, A Broken Bottle Top And A One Man's Soul They Follow Each Other On The Wind Ya' Know 'Cause They Got Nowhere To Go That's Why I Want You To Know
I'm Starting With The Man In The Mirror I'm Asking Him To Change His Ways And No Message Could Have Been Any Clearer If You Wanna Make The World A Better Place (If You Wanna Make The World A Better Place) Take A Look At Yourself, And Then Make A Change (Take A Look At Yourself, And Then Make A Change) (Na Na Na, Na Na Na, Na Na, Na Nah)
I've Been A Victim Of A Selfish Kind Of Love It's Time That I Realize That There Are Some With No 4 David Dawidowicz Student ID: 21993147 Exam #: 50044200 2119 Barley Drive Quakertown, PA 18951 [email protected]
Home, Not A Nickel To Loan Could It Be Really Me, Pretending That They're Not Alone?
A Widow Deeply Scarred, Somebody's Broken Heart And A Washed-Out Dream (Washed-Out Dream) They Follow The Pattern Of The Wind, Ya' See Cause They Got No Place To Be That's Why I'm Starting With Me (Starting With Me!)
I'm Starting With The Man In The Mirror (Ooh!) I'm Asking Him To Change His Ways (Ooh!) And No Message Could Have Been Any Clearer If You Wanna Make The World A Better Place (If You Wanna Make The World A Better Place) Take A Look At Yourself And Then Make A Change (Take A Look At Yourself And Then Make A Change)
I'm Starting With The Man In The Mirror (Ooh!) I'm Asking Him To Change His Ways (Change His Ways-Ooh!) And No Message Could've Been Any Clearer If You Wanna Make The World 5 David Dawidowicz Student ID: 21993147 Exam #: 50044200 2119 Barley Drive Quakertown, PA 18951 [email protected]
A Better Place (If You Wanna Make The World A Better Place) Take A Look At Yourself And Then Make That . . . (Take A Look At Yourself And Then Make That . . .) Change!
I'm Starting With The Man In The Mirror, (Man In The Mirror-Oh Yeah!) I'm Asking Him To Change His Ways (Better Change!) No Message Could Have Been Any Clearer (If You Wanna Make The World A Better Place) (Take A Look At Yourself And Then Make The Change) (You Gotta Get It Right, While You Got The Time) ('Cause When You Close Your Heart) You Can't Close Your . . .Your Mind! (Then You Close Your . . . Mind!) That Man, That Man, That Man, That Man With That Man In The Mirror (Man In The Mirror, Oh Yeah!) That Man, That Man, That Man I'm Asking Him To Change His Ways (Better Change!) You Know . . .That Man No Message Could Have Been Any Clearer If You Wanna Make The World A Better Place 6 David Dawidowicz Student ID: 21993147 Exam #: 50044200 2119 Barley Drive Quakertown, PA 18951 [email protected]
(If You Wanna Make The World A Better Place) Take A Look At Yourself And Then Make A Change (Take A Look At Yourself And Then Make A Change) Hoo! Hoo! Hoo! Hoo! Hoo! Na Na Na, Na Na Na, Na Na, Na Nah (Oh Yeah!) Gonna Feel Real Good Now! Yeah Yeah! Yeah Yeah! Yeah Yeah! Na Na Na, Na Na Na, Na Na, Na Nah (Ooooh . . .) Oh No, No No . . . I'm Gonna Make A Change It's Gonna Feel Real Good! Come On! (Change . . .) Just Lift Yourself You Know You've Got To Stop It. Yourself! (Yeah!-Make That Change!) I've Got To Make That Change, Today! Hoo! (Man In The Mirror) You Got To You Got To Not Let Yourself . . . Brother . . . Hoo! (Yeah!-Make That Change!) You Know-I've Got To Get That Man, That Man . . . (Man In The Mirror) You've Got To You've Got To Move! Come On! Come On! You Got To . . . Stand Up! Stand Up! 7 David Dawidowicz Student ID: 21993147 Exam #: 50044200 2119 Barley Drive Quakertown, PA 18951 [email protected]
Stand Up! (Yeah-Make That Change) Stand Up And Lift Yourself, Now! (Man In The Mirror) Hoo! Hoo! Hoo! Aaow! (Yeah-Make That Change) Gonna Make That Change . . . Come On! (Man In The Mirror) You Know It! You Know It! You Know It! You Know . . . (Change . . .) Make That Change.
Basest impulses of man are to do for yourself and step on anyone who gets in your way. The Darwinists call that survival of the fittest and then congratulate themselves for coming up with such a logical sounding statement. “Man in the Mirror” is a raw uncut look at self and how selfish actions cause pain, suffering, and death to others. America is one of the nations of the world that has been truly blessed but at the same time it is extremely selfish. The ideas of individualism instead of collectivism reign supreme. “Man in the Mirror” makes the listenering think about his or her actions during the day and if those actions hurt or harmed someone. This song takes away the excuse “I’m only one person what can I do” or “the problem is too big” or “they will handle it”. The proverbial they must become we. We must take a stand by looking at what we are doing such as ignoring, consuming, and making excuses. This song spoke what everyone else was thinking but did not want to say because of embarrassment, discomfort, or disgust. It is time to make a change staring with myself and hopefully my example will influence others. Comment [WU1]: This section should be a brief explanation of why you personally chose Garrett, Siedah. "Man In The Mirror." Bad. CD. Epic Records.1987. AZLyrics. this song, not an analysis. Some of this info (on America as an individualistic but therefore Retrieved selfish nation and the need to be more February 20, 2015 from www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/michaeljackson/maininthemirror.html community minded) could be good in your cultural impact / popularity section, but not here. Comment [WU2]: Good job including your Facing Yourself: “Man in the Mirror” lyrics and citation, but fix the formatting here is not an unnecessary space between “Retrieved” and “February.” Formatted: Indent: First line: 0" 8 David Dawidowicz Student ID: 21993147 Exam #: 50044200 2119 Barley Drive Quakertown, PA 18951 [email protected]
When faced with a life threating situation, the majority of mankindmost people Comment [WU3]: Spell check: threatening. Comment [WU4]: Keep language simple would sacrifice another person so they could live another moment. What is done with and clear. Comment [WU5]: Evidence? that moment does not matter, but having the moment becomes the most important thing.
The song "Man in the Mirror" is a gritty and revealing account of human nature versues Comment [WU6]: Check for spelling. human suffering and the ability within all humans to help stop this tragedy. The impact Comment [WU7]: What tragedy? You need a connecting sentence between the sentence and influence of a song needs to be amplified by the singer and no better choice could ending with “most important thing” and the sentence starting with “the song” to connect your initial attention getter (which is very have been made than Michael Jackson. good and provocative) with your thesis. Comment [WU8]: This thesis still requires Michael Jackson was a symbol of the American dream who grabbed hold of the some revision. As your previous grader noted with the sample thesis she provided to you, world with his talent and entertained them. In terms of “Man in the Mirror” he did not your thesis must list the literary techniques you will discuss. Second, your song must state the song’s meaning (which you do well here, boast about prosperity. Michael Jackson focused on hunger, poverty, and the pain of the where you say the song is a “gritty and revealing account of human nature versus forgotten. At the same time he made it clear the situation is not hopeless. The plight of human suffering and the ability within all humans to help stop the suffering of others.”) Third, your song must state a specific reason the destitute can be improved if one person will reach out his hand and offer help. Truly for the song’s popularity or a specific cultural impact based on the song’s meaning (as epic moments are born when a gifted song writer and a gift singer come together. expressed through the use of literary techniques). You cannot focus on why the song has an impact because of who sings it; Garrett, like Michael, had the ear of the public and opened them to the truth about you must analyze the song itself. Comment [WU9]: This paragraph is too hurting people by creating “Man in the Mirror”. “Man in the Mirror” was not simply a vague and focuses on the singer rather than the song. See comment just above (#8). song it was an anthem. This anthem brought awareness to world suffering (Zollo 1). It was a declaration to the well off in the world hiding and denial wasere no longer an Comment [WU10]: This information is also vague and a bit confusing. In order to argue what the song’s impact was, you must first do option. It was time to face the truth and make a change. Siedah Garrett was the writer of your full literary analysis to prove that the song means what you say it means. Then, you the song; nay she was the voice of those who had nothing crying out for someone to help can have a section on why that specific meaning would have an impact on the public and what that impact was. But you will need them (Zollo 1). to be more specific and provide more evidence. For instance, if you argue that “this “Man in the Mirror” is important because it is a timeless message about the anthem brought awareness to world suffering,” you need evidence proving that. (For instance—were there events about atrocities in the world and how one person truly can make a difference. It was symbolic suffering, hunger, homelessness, etc. during this time that used this song?) 9 David Dawidowicz Student ID: 21993147 Exam #: 50044200 2119 Barley Drive Quakertown, PA 18951 [email protected] of both self and humanity. The change begins with a single person and when that person helps to change a life than humanity itself slowly changes. In the 1980s poverty-hunger- homelessness were some of the major issues. In the 21st century, those issues are still relevant, along with human trafficking, child prostitution, slavery, and wars based on religious beliefs. This is a song that will last the test of time because anyone with a soul can feel compassion for another person. The true test of courage is taking that compassion and putting it into action by helping someone else in need. Comment [WU11]: Okay—so this will be a good starting paragraph for your popularity / Michael Jackson changed the culture with his actions. He was known for being a cultural impact paragraph once you revise and rearrange your paper. But you need more specifics / evidence, and you’ll need a philanthropist. Michael gave to many different charities such as End Hunger Network, transition sentence. For instance, once you finish your literary analysis and prove the Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Childhelp USA (Look to the Stars 1). He lead by example, song’s message, you can transition in by saying that this song was and remains popular first and foremost because it talks about once again letting people know they can make a difference. According to McLeod issues that are prevalent and concerning. Then, discuss the issues in the 80s and today. (2011) Michael Jackson the symbol was a catalyst for change. He gave to others and thus Give specific stats / examples. For instance, if you say that poverty was an issue, give a stat on how much poverty there was the year the made everyone feel they could do something. The amount given is never the concern, song was released. Give a stat on hunger and on homelessness. Then, give some specific giving is the concern. stats on these same issues today (or others to which you think the song’s message can relate). Then, transition into a paragraph on Another important focal point of the song is time. Within the lyrics there is an the specific cultural impact (of raising awareness / causing change). implication that as a people the human race may not always have the time to change its Comment [WU12]: Do not use biography about the author for your cultural impact ways and begin to help others. The first implication is that no one lives forever. Never section. We are talking about how the song impacted people, not the singer’s actions. (Also, this paragraph only proves that Jackson forfeit an opportunity to do good to someone else. To delay or make plans for tomorrow made changes, not that listeners did). Comment [WU13]: This transition does not can have disastrous consequences. The person may die, move, or become incarcerated. make sense, as you have not yet been discussing any focal points of the song / lyrics, The second implication is that something will happen to the person who thought so it doesn’t match to say “another important focal point.” to do a good deed and did nothing. He or she could be in the same position as the hurting person; dead, moved away or incarcerated. The sense of urgency must be heard, felt, 10 David Dawidowicz Student ID: 21993147 Exam #: 50044200 2119 Barley Drive Quakertown, PA 18951 [email protected] understood and acted upon before it is too late. Love or the misconception of love is one of the last compelling points. The phrase "a victim of a selfish kind of love" is ironic because the well-off and the self-absorbed do not see themselves as victims but as victors in the game of life. They enjoy themselves while Michael is pointing out that they are victims and need to realize the devastating poverty that others endure. Comment [WU14]: This lyric analysis is all too general and does not focus on specific There is a connection between the poverty of the 1980s and today. Research literary elements that are being used. You need to hone in on literary elements in the song and how they are used to show the showed that in 2001 there was 1.1 billion who were poor (Chen & Ravallion 1). This message in your song’s title. (In other words, what literary techniques are used to make the figure was calculated by the $1 per day standard which in some countries is all that a song “gritty and revealing” and/or to send the message that there is a struggle between “human nature and human suffering” where person is paid for a day’s work. As depressing as this may sound or as unbelievable as the outcome should be overcoming selfish human nature and helping others? this may sound, this is good news. This number represents 400 million fewer individuals Also, make sure to look at and cite specific lines and lyrics in your literary analysis in poverty than 20 years prior (Chen & Ravallion 1). sections. Comment [WU15]: See comment #11. This There were specific countries sited in the study such as China and Sub-Saharan will be great evidence for your first paragraph in your cultural impact section, but make sure African with significant decreases in poverty levels. The number of poor that declined in to end this info by connecting back to the cultural impact idea. (i.e. although this is 400 million fewer people than in the 80s, it is still a China was over 400 million (Chen & Ravallion 1). This is both positive and depressing major issue, which is why the song still resonates.) news because this great decline occurred mostly at the beginning of the 1980s. There has not been much movement since then. There were regions outside China that actually experienced an increase in the poverty levels. The wage that people were paid began to fluctuate between the typical $1 a day to $2 a day (Chen & Ravallion 1). Unfortunately the people who lived on $1 a day began to outnumber the people who were living on $2. Comment [WU16]: This is more detail than you need in order to make your point. Extreme poverty has found its home in Sub-Saharan Africa. Extreme poverty could be categorized as those individuals who are making less than $1 a day. It could even be calculated that they make $1 but the timeframe may differ. It could be anywhere 11 David Dawidowicz Student ID: 21993147 Exam #: 50044200 2119 Barley Drive Quakertown, PA 18951 [email protected] from a $1 every few days to a $1 a week. The research estimations showed that if this poverty is not dealt with the numbers previously stated could be reduced by half (Chen &
Ravallion 1). The estimated timeframe for this was 2015, now. Comment [WU17]: Again, your evidence will need to be specific but brief, so this much Poverty and homelessness are often a combined problem. Poverty is a deficient evidence takes you slightly off topic. that can cause homelessness as well as hunger and additional problems. Homelessness or displacement is the state of being without a traditionally defined dwelling by modern society. In other words people are considered homeless if they live in their cars, in shelters, on the street, or in parks. This state of being can occur due to unemployment, reduced wages or eviction due to reconstruction of the area. In any event this is a Comment [WU18]: Again, this is taking you off focus into a paper on homelessness rather problem in the United States. In the 1980s there was a problem with homelessness that than a paper on the lit devices, song meaning, and cultural impact of the song meaning for the song in question. was blamed on the current present Ronald Reagan. The controversy was over his increase of federal spending through the military while at the same time decreasing funding for domestic programs (Dreier 1). Comment [WU19]: Since your previous evidence about homelessness today is a stat, This was another way of saying that he took away programs that were helping the do the same for the 1980s proof of homelessness. poor or at the very least reduced their effectiveness. The Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) at that time was gaining a reputation for corruption (Dreier
1). The scandals that surrounded this department were practically ignored by the president until indictments showed up. This was not the end of the bad news it was only the beginning. “Reagan eliminated general revenue sharing to cities, slashed funding for public service jobs and job training, almost dismantled federally funded legal services for the poor, cut the anti-poverty Community Development Block Grant program and 12 David Dawidowicz Student ID: 21993147 Exam #: 50044200 2119 Barley Drive Quakertown, PA 18951 [email protected] reduced funds for public transit (Dreier 1).” In order to Jan to help Paul she either needs to relate to his problem or she needs understand his problem. Comment [WU20]: You are unfortunately way off focus at this point. Now you are into a It has been stated more than once that people only care about themselves. This is paper on homelessness and why it occurs, which is not an appropriate focus. evident in the way that the well-off tend to ignore or treat as invisible those who are Comment [WU21]: By whom? Give a specific quote / piece of evidence. destitute. No one is born with the distinction between rich and poor. They are taught this distinction. People are trained to put on blinders and not to see the ugliness of the world they live in. If that does not work they are convinced that their efforts are too small to make a different and the mysterious “they” should be called upon to fix the problem.
Detaching from the situation and the people who are hurting makes it harder for those who can act to act. Change begins in the heart while it still beats and feels. The daily grind of society or the perception that helping is too difficult can cause it to become callous and cold. The more well-off humanity can connect with hurting humanity the better. Change begins when a person makes a decision, profound change occurs when that decision is turned into an action. Comment [WU22]: This is too vague.
“Man in the Mirror” is a time- sensitive call to action. The call is meant for the Comment [WU23]: Call to what action? Specify this in your original thesis and here. people in power to help someone in need. and the size of the help is irrelevant. Whether that help is Bbig or small, the important thing is that something is done. Mortality brings death and with it a missed opportunity to change so no moment should be wasted.
Garrett’s song suggests thatI it is time for the well-off to remember the sacrifices made by the poor to help them get elevated. The time for action is now, and society is mandated to think of a plan to help turn the tide of poverty and homelessness. Do not let 13 David Dawidowicz Student ID: 21993147 Exam #: 50044200 2119 Barley Drive Quakertown, PA 18951 [email protected] this opportunity go by;, consider, plan, and then take action. Humanizing that which seems to be inhuman causes a change, and then the inhuman can become human again. Comment [WU24]: This is a big vague and confusing. Can you consider a better / clearer ending? 14 David Dawidowicz Student ID: 21993147 Exam #: 50044200 2119 Barley Drive Quakertown, PA 18951 [email protected]
Works Cited
Chen, Shaohua and Ravallion, Martin. "How Have the World's Poorest Fared since the
early 1980s?" World Bank Research Observer 19.2 (2004): 141-170. Web. 20
Feb. 2015.
Dreier, Peter. Reagan's Legacy: Homelessness in America. National Housing Institute.
June 2004. Web. 20 February 2015.
Look to the Stars. Michael Jackson Charity Work, Events and Causes. 2015. Web. 19
May 2015.
McLeod, Saul. Social Facilitation. (2011). Web. 20 February 2015.
Zollo, Paul. Siedah Garrett: Behind the Man In The Mirror* Working with Michael
Jackson. Web. 20 February 2015. Comment [WU25]: Great Works Cited! You include all the info needed, and you have formatted everything properly.
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I. INTRODUCTION - The song "Man in the Mirror" is a gritty and revealing
account of human nature verse human suffering and the ability within all
humans to help stop this tragedy. “Man in the Mirror” sung by Michael Jackson
reaches into the hearts of many people through its theme, imagery, and
symbolism.
II. BODY – Michael Jackson's influence and the symbolic lyrics of "Man in the
Mirror" cause it to be popular in the hearts and minds of the public worldwide.
A. “Man In the Mirror” Popularity.
1. Michael Jackson’s Influence.
2. Garrett’s Message.
III. BODY – The importance of "Man in the Mirror" is illustrated by the symbols of
poverty such as "kids in the street without enough to eat" which coincided with
the crushing poverty taking place nationally and worldwide.
A. “Man in the Mirror” Importance.
1. Raw look at poverty.
2. World poverty since 1980s.
3. Homelessness in America 1980s.
IV. BODY – Siedah Garrett crafted the imagery of "Man in the Mirror" with
personal messages concerning: asking the man in the mirror to change his ways,
emphasizing the feeling of goodness that comes from positive change in the
face of past negative choices.
A. “Man in the Mirror” Personal Connection. 16 David Dawidowicz Student ID: 21993147 Exam #: 50044200 2119 Barley Drive Quakertown, PA 18951 [email protected]
1. The reality of personal selfishness.
2. Social-psychological influences for change.
B. CONCLUSION
A. The basest of human nature can be changed by the simple words of a song
such as “Man In the Mirror” to make someone else’s life better.
B. The human spirit is powerful and can be awakened to goodness through
the simple words of a profound song which helps compassion grow. Comment [WU26]: Remove your outline for the final essay submission.
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Annotated Bibliography Comment [WU27]: Please review the formatting for an Annotated Bibliography on Chen, Shaohua and Ravallion, Martin. "How Have the World's Poorest Fared since the page 608 of your textbook. early 1980s?" World Bank Research Observer 19.2 (2004): 141-170. Web. 20 Feb. 2015. This article makes a comparison of world poverty from the 1980s with poverty today. Some of the locations mentioned in the article are China and Africa. The article helps give an illustration of how much or how little the poverty situation worldwide has changed and the factors that instigated those changes. Comment [WU28]: For each source, include not only a summary of the source and its main Dreier, Peter. Reagan's Legacy: Homelessness in America. National Housing Institute. points / arguments but also an explanation of how you will use the source in your paper / June 2004. Web. 20 February 2015. In the time of Ronald Reagan America was how the source is relevant to your paper and changing. Federal spending was high and he was given the task of reducing it. Another topic AND at least one note on something task he tackled dealt with the homeless. The article looks at HUD under Reagan’s unique or interesting about this source. (You control and the problems that emerged from it. want to both summarize and assess the source when you do an annotation; this comment goes for all of your entries here, not McLeod, Saul. Social Facilitation. (2011). Web. 20 February 2015. This article looks at just this one.) the way that psychology has a way of influencing people’s lives. The significance of a single person’s presence or the presence of others that causes changes to occur is the focal point. Behaviors can change for the better or the worse concerning organic and other factors.
Prislin, Radmila; Wood, Wendy. “Social Influence in Attitudes and Attitudes Change.” Thehandbook of attitude. (2005): 671-705. Web. 20 Feb. 2015. This article focuses on the ability of society to make an individual influential and vice versa. Issues such as social consensus are discussed and how it helps to make the popularity and pull of an individual stronger over time. It is possible for one person to enact major change either positive or negative.
Zollo, Paul. Siedah Garrett: Behind the Man In The Mirror* Working with Michael Jackson. Web. 20 February 2015. The late Michael Jackson’s earlier work “Man In The Mirror” touch the hearts and souls of America and people worldwide. This song made people think about helping those less fortunate than themselves. This article discusses Siedah Garrett, the songwriter behind the song. It literally walks the reader through her inspiration for the song, how Michael was introduced to the song, and how her decision to release the song changed her life.