it relates to how the African Americans were deprived of their rights. In The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, it also shows how she is

segregated and doesn't receive the right care because of her skin color.

Beyoncé's "Formation" is a powerful anthem celebrating black culture, heritage, and resilience against racism and sexism. The quote highlights the intersections of race and geography, challenging stereotypes and celebrating diversity.

This, "I'm not Racist" song has the lyrics "I think there's a disconnect between your culture and mine" at 1:39 to 1:41 acting as a discussion that could apply as both racism and classism. The relationship between this song and the book is the upbringing that Henrietta grew up in vs most people who lived in cities at the time. We can see these differences when Henrietta and her family go out to sell their tobaco crops and the segregation in sleeping places.

Please don't give me a referral or anything like that over this.

Now, fifty years ago that was 62 cents.

So, with that kind of luck, it'll be the year 3, 888 before we make a buck". This relates to the theme as it is an example of sexism in the world.

as a place where dreams can be pursued which attracts people all

over the world to come. The quote "In New York, concrete jungle where dreams are made of"

(0:54). This expresses the vibrancy of New York. New York is a place where people all come

together to achieve different things in their lives.

"This world needs a brand new 'Re'dom
We'dom - the key
We'dom the key'dom to life!"

This song represents how the changing of the world and business becomes so influenced. Everything is evolving and it takes many trial and error to make the correct way.

The song is "Esoteric Surgery" and the lyrics are "All illness can be healed, the cell regenerates" at 1:20

The relation between this quote and the book is the obvious unique regenerative property of the HeLa (Henrietta Lack's) cells. Could potentially be seen as a showcase of the medical system just bringing patients back to life again and again.

"They've come to poke on me again seems like these treatments never end." I chose this song because it describes the medical technology discovered to help

cure cancer and how its not a good experience. This song also correlates to the book, Henrietta Lacks, because was a victim to cancer.

Explanation: I chose "We Are the World" by USA for Africa because it showcases the spirit of unity and collaboration across borders, which is central to the theme of globalization. The quote emphasizes the collective responsibility of people around the world to make a positive impact and create a brighter future.

These lines explicitly mention medication and technological innovation, highlighting the interconnectedness of technology and healthcare in a globalized world. The song as a whole reflects on the influence of technology on various aspects of modern life, including healthcare and its worldwide dissemination.

The song I chose for this theme is "Count on Me" by Bruno Mars. The lyrics I chose were, "If you are ever stuck in the middle of the sea of the sea, I will sail to you" these lyrics highlight his general message of faithfulness in this song. This highlights the faith needed in relationships. He describes how faithful he is and how much anyone can count on him to be there for them. This relates to the novel because all the children wanted was someone that was faithful to them, but instead they heavily lack that part of their life.

"Family is Family" by Kacey Musgrave and the lines sung that relate to the theme of family are the lines at 0:40 - 0:48 being "Family is Family, is church or in prison. You get what you get and you don't get to pick them." This line quite literally means what it says, where family is there for you when you need them, and that you can't choose who is your family. Similar to the aspect of the family and friends Henrietta Lacks had.

lyrics "Isn't she pretty Truly the angel's best Boy, I'm so happy" at around 40 seconds

demonstrates how happy Stevie is to have this new addition to his family and how it

will greatly impact his family.

Quote: "You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains. You raise me up to walk on stormy seas." (0:42)

Explanation: I chose "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban because it beautifully captures the essence of support and love within family and relationships. The lyrics express gratitude for the strength and encouragement provided by loved ones during challenging times.

I chose "Out of Time" by The Weekend because this song is about him confessing his love to a girl. During this song, he says, "Say I love you girl, but I'm out of time", he is saying that he's too late to tell the girl he loves her and that he'll still love her even if he is too late to say it. This shows that it exemplifies the theme of relationships and the hardships that come with it.

"No, I won't leave, I wanna try everything
I wanna try even though I could fail"

This song by Shakira represents her mindset of trying everything to create progress and growth. The character she is singing about is growing up but she keeps getting pushed over. The lyrics highlight the mindset she had getting up over and over again.

the invasion of privacy. The lyrics "you keep me on the ground

knowing my moves way ahead. of time listening to me on you satellite Feeling

followed Feeling Tagged" (.44-1:15) These lyrics paint a picture of pervasive surveillance

and the resultant feelings of discomfort and vulnerability. They capture the essence of having

one's privacy compromised, evoking a world where every action.

and conversation is scrutinized, leading to a persistent sense of being monitored and controlled.

Explanation: I chose "Man in the Mirror" by Michael Jackson because it powerfully conveys the theme of progress through self-improvement and social change. The lyrics encourage individuals to reflect on their own actions and make positive changes to contribute to a better world.

"Privacy" by Micheal Jackson is a song about being chased by the media and paparazzi over fame. At 0:25 MJ sang "You keep on stalking me, invading my privacy, Won't you just let me be?" This relates to the themes of progress and privacy with people not leaving others alone and in the case of Henrietta Lacks this can be seen as the Lacks family being pestered by people in the Medical field or by the media.

“Private eyes, they’re watching you,

They see your every move”

These lyrics discuss the idea of being watched. In The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, Henrietta’s cells were invested without her knowledge and consent. This situation is similar to someone being under surveillance without consent. The book and song are similar because they both show instances where there is an invasion of privacy.

Explanation: I chose "Candle in the Wind" by Elton John because it poignantly addresses the theme of immortality and the price that comes with it. The lyrics reflect on the fleeting nature of life and the lasting impact a person can have even after they are gone, much like Henrietta Lacks.

one of the lines that directly address the topic

of immortality is "Who wants to live forever?

Who wants to live forever?" (0:39-0:52

These lyrics reflect on the idea that while the notion

of living forever might seem appealing,

it also carries a sense of inevitable

loneliness and the burden of outliving everyone else.

The song questions the desirability of immortality and the true meaning of forever.

"There's no time for us, there's no place for us, what is thing that builds our dreams, yet slips away from us?"

These lyrics show the cost of immortality. It suggests that although living forever seems all postive, immortality can isolate poeple from time and place. In The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks her cells have been kept alive. This immortality came at a cost because her family never consented and they never recibed any regonition for many years.

“Forever Young” is a song urging the songwriter’s (Bob Dylan) children to stay young in spirit, even as they grow up. The song at 0:50 states, "may you stay Forever young" which explains how the singer doesn't want his kids to grow up and instead wants them to stay a kid forever. But it could also be about living forever if taking the song literally. The song also encourages the listener not to grow up too fast and to stay young in spirit for as long as you can.

Gavin writes (0:40) , "I don't want to be anything other than what I've been trying lately".

These lyrics symbolize his feelings of struggling to become not only his own person but also the person he wants to be. He wants to strive to become better than what he was in the past. Just like Gavin, Deborah wants to know her mother and also better understand where she comes from to hopefully make connections to the traits of herself through her mom. So she can hopefully break the chains of the bad things in her life and replace them with better.

The lines "But I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo / What the hell am I doing here? / I don't belong here." (1:00-1:14).

The song captures the essence of feeling like an outsider The protagonist expresses intense feelings of inadequacy and not fitting in.

This mirrors the Lacks family's feeling of exclusion from the benefits and recognition of Henrietta's contribution to science.

Quote: "I am, I said. To no one there. And no one heard at all, not even the chair." (2:31)

Explanation: I chose "I Am... I Said" by Neil Diamond because it deeply explores the theme of identity and the struggle to find one's place in the world. The lyrics convey a sense of searching for self-acceptance and understanding.