Though the definition of identity can change from person to person, the intention of this picture is to talk about a people that have been misunderstood for a long time. The LGBTQ+ community has been deeply stigmatized throughout the world. It has been difficult for many people to express their true identities because in some places it is not socially or culturally accepted. Social movements, organizing around the acceptance and rights of persons who might today identify as LGBTQ+, began as responses to centuries of persecution by church, state and medical authorities. If the world-wide community simply agreed with the idea of having different preferences of gender and sexual orientation, because everyone is different and are exposed in different environments, the LGBTQ+ community would not have to struggle to such an extent to receive equality or be socially accepted. The colors of the pride flag displayed in the photograph have different meanings. For example; red is life, orange is healing, yellow is new ideas, green is prosperity, blue is serenity and violet is spirit. We amplified these colors by saturating the picture to make the colors more eye-catching to the viewer. The joint hands represent that the community is stronger together. Another aspect of this picture which stands out is the contrast between the races, this is because no matter what race you are, there is always a stigma which is restricting the people of the community to openly come out. The vantage point taken in this photograph is the bird's eye view.

→ My first impressions of the texts are that ; It is very straightforward and has no sort of filter for the reader. I feel like the author took a very stereotypical approach to this article which was very smart because it makes the reader more interested and intrigued to read on.

 

2) What is one of the main points the author is trying to make?

→ One of the main points the author is trying to make in this article is that the people who are not from Africa ( more specifically the western countries ) are still thinking of Africa in a very stereotypical way. For example when the writer talked about the type of food the people of Africa eat.   

3) Who is Binyavanga Wainaina? 

→ Binyavanga Wainaina was born on January 18th, 1971  and passed away on May 21st, 2019 aged 48. He was a Kenyan author, journalist and 2002 winner of the Caine Prize for African Writing. Knowing who is now, This does not change my perspective of the text.

4) What is a satire? 

→ A satire is a piece of writing that uses humour and sarcasm mostly written to mock politics or about anything controversial. 

5) What are (or were) your perceptions of Africa? (For African students: How do you think Africa (or TZ) is perceived around the world? 

→ Africa is very commonly perceived as a country full of poverty, starvation and very undeveloped.

In the beginning of the book, it was really hard to keep up with the text because of the language used. The language used in the text was extremely descriptive and “extra”, but that descriptive language helped make the text feel alive because it enabled me to vividly imagine whatever the book was describing.  

I chose Lord Henry, Lord Henry’s influence on Dorian was the values he taught him, placing high importance on art and having little care for the struggles of others.

One of the symbols in the text was the extensive use of the drug opium, Dorian uses this drug as an escape from reality.

The changing relationship between Dorian and the painting had stages that have been structured throughout the book, for example:

There is quite heavy use of misogyny in this text, which can be very triggering at times as a reader in the modern times.

Man in the movie:

The old and outdated special effects and loud noises in the movie can be very off putting sometimes but looking at how these special effects have developed over the years is quite phenomenal.  

 

The brand gained attention for its socially and politically charged advertisements that addressed various social issues such as racism, war, and human rights. These campaigns often featured models from different ethnic backgrounds, promoting a message of unity and inclusivity.

While each story in "Mouthful of Birds" is distinct, they share a common thread of exploring the complexities of human relationships, the hidden desires and fears that shape individuals, and the blurred boundaries between reality and fantasy. Schweblin's writing style often incorporates elements of magical realism, creating a sense of unease and ambiguity throughout the collection.