Mike L.'s project

Michael L. 10E
I decided to make a soundtrack for my creative response because music can speak louder then words. With music it’s easier to determine the message the artist wants to present to us. Also music gives you a better understanding of the point trying to be made. I did most of the songs about the time setting of the book and the different opinions of the times. As for the rest of the songs I gave to Johnny since he is the main character.

“Song- Artist-Album”

1. Untitled- Simple Plan- Still Not Getting Any…
· I chose this song because it represents the time in Johnny’s life in which he felt depressed, unwanted and useless. The whole song represents what Johnny was feeling at the time word for word.
2. The Reason- Hoobastank- The Reason
· This song represents the time after Johnny was taken in by Rab. I chose it for the lines “I found a reason for me, to change who I used to be, and the reason is you.” Although the song is probably being sung about a girl, I still think it fits Johnny’s gratitude towards Rab.

3. The Kill- 30 Seconds to Mars- A Beautiful Lie
· I chose this song for the Sons of Liberty. I think it fits them well because in the song it says “come break me down, bury me bury me I am finished with you.” It is said almost like a challenge like the Sons of Liberty are always challenging the British like the Boston Tea Party.

4. Wanted Dead or Alive- Bon Jovi- Slippery When Wet
· I picked this one for Johnny because it suits his new role as a messenger. The song states “I’m a cowboy on a steel horse I ride. I’m wanted dead or alive.” Since Johnny was working for the Observers he was practically wanted dead or alive for treason.

5. How to Save a Life- The Fray- How to Save a Life
· This song is dedicated to when Pumpkin died. The line “where did I go wrong I lost a friend.” Johnny’s plan to help Pumpkin escape failed and Pumpkin was then caught be the British.

6. Why Can’t We Be Friends- Smash Mouth- Fush Yu Mang
· I chose this song for the Tories, which is very few in Boston. Ike the title suggests, this song represents the Tories idea of wanting to just make up with the British and continue on with peace.

7. Don’t Tread on Me- Metallica- Metallica
· This song is about the famous line by Ben Franklin “Don’t Tread on Me.” I chose this song for the Whigs in particular. This is because unlike the Tories the Whigs wanted to secede from England and wanted their independence.

8. The Unknown Soldier- The Doors- Waiting For the Sun
· I dedicate this song for Rab. When Johnny asked who died from the Battle of Lexington, Rab wasn’t one of them. However Rab died soon after and probably wasn’t included on the list of deaths making him the unofficial Unknown Soldier.

9. Behind Blue Eyes- The Who- Who’s Next
· Since I gave a song for the colonists I thought why not give a song to the British. The song says “no one knows what it’s like to be the bad man…to be hated.” At the time most of the British wanted the colonists to get their independence.

10. R-Evolve- 30 Seconds to Mars- A Beautiful Lie
· Last but not last I chose R-evolve because it represents the end of the book in which it was the beginning of the revolution. I liked the lines “the evolution is coming, a revolution has begun” in particular. The “evolution” is the colonists’ independence and the “revolution” is the war itself.

Untitled- Simple Plan

I open my eyes

I try to see but I'm blinded by the white light

I can't remember how

I can't remember why

I'm lying here tonight

And I can't stand the pain

And I can't make it go away

No I can't stand the pain

Chorus:How could this happen to me

I made my mistakes

Got no where to run

The night goes on

As I'm fading away

I'm sick of this life

I just wanna scream

How could this happen to me

Everybody's screaming

I try to make a sound but no one hears me

I'm slipping off the edge

I'm hanging by a thread

I wanna start this over again

So I try to hold onto a time when nothing mattered

And I can't explain what happened

And I can't erase the things that I've done

No I can't

How could this happen to me

I made my mistakes

Got no where to run

The night goes on

As I'm fading away

I'm sick of this life

I just wanna scream

How could this happen to me

I made my mistakes

Got no where to run

The night goes on

As I'm fading away

I'm sick of this life

I just wanna scream

How could this happen to me

Nareth's drawings

Response Question: Minute Men (pages 214-end)

The Minute Men of Massachusetts are a prominent part of this story. Find a picture and some information about the Minute Men and post it.

Response Question: Rab (pages 214-end)

The novel ends without a real conclusion. The fight is just beginning. Why would the author choose to end the story this way? What is the closing line of the novel and why are these words so powerful to Johnny Tremain?

Response Question: Cilla and Isannah (pages 214-end)

It seems like Lavinia Lyte is trying to drive a wedge between Cilla and Isannah. What is Lavinia trying to do? How is this situation symbolic of what most colonists were feeling and facing at this time?

Response Question: Yankee Doodle (pages 214-end)

On p. 237, it says, "Poor Yankee Doodle, whatever could he do against this great scarlet dragon?" Who does Yankee Doodle represent? Who is the "great scarley dragon?" What does this quote mean on April 19, 1775?

Response Question: Paul Revere (pages 214-end)

The details of Paul Revere's famous ride are discussed on p. 217. What is the plan? Why do you think this story has grown into such a legend?

Response Question: the Observers (p. 139-214)

As a messenger for the Observers, Johnny meets several famous historical figures including Paul Revere, Sam Adams, and John Adams. Johnny is also present at many important meetings. Do you think Johnny understands the importance of these men and this group? Given what you know about the American Revolution, what role do you think secret societies like the Observers played during this time?

Response Question: the Lytes leave for Milton (p. 139-214)

Afte she packs up the Lyte's house, Cilla says, "It is like a funeral only worse." What does she mean by this comment? Do you think she is exaggerating or is she right?

Response Question: Goblin (p. 139-214)

Why do you think Johnny is the only person who can ride Goblin? Why does Johnny get respect from the British stable boys after the Goblin-Lieutenant Stranger incident?

Response Question: Boston Tea Party (p. 139-214)

After the Boston Tea Party, Johnny says on p. 140, "This closing of the port of Boston was indeed tyranny; this was oppression; this was the last straw upon the back of many a moderate man." How is this statement an example of foreshadowing? What side of the growing conflict does Johnny seem to be taking?

Response Question: Beacon Hill (pages 72-139):

Research the Beacon Hill neighborhood of modern Boston. What are some significant things about this neighborhood? What are some of the attractions? Is this a residential area in 2008? Why is it fitting that this is where the Lyte family lives in the novel?

Response Question: Jonathan Lyte Tremain (pages 72-139):

What proof does Johnny have that he is related to the Lyte family? What is Mr. Lyte's reaction when Johnny says he is a relative of the Lytes? Why do you think Johnny comes forward with this information now?

Response Question: Lavinia Lyte (pages 1-72)

How does Johnny describe Lavinia Lyte? What makes her different from the other women in Boston? Do you think Lavinia Lyte is going to become an important character in this story?

Response Question: Rab (pages 1-72)

Johnny makes a new friend named Rab. He is an older boy who will become very influential in Johnny's life. How do you know that Rab is going to be important in Johnny's life? Why do you think Rab is willing to help Johnny?

Response Question: Johnny's Injury (pages 1-72)

Johnny has a promising career as a silvesmith until a tragic event happens on p. 40. What happens and what are some of the long-term effects of this accident?

Response Question- pages 1-72

Describe Johnny's relationship with the Lapham family. Is he accepted by all of the family members? How do they see Johnny? Give a specific example of Johnny being treated well by one of the Laphams. Give a specific example of Johnny being treated poorly by one of the Laphams.

Response Question: John Hancock (p. 1-72)

The building in this picture was once the office of John Hancock. Johnny lives on the Boston Waterfront in Hancock's Wharf. Why do you think it was a wise choice for tradesmen like Mr. Lapham to live along the water?

Response Question: John Hancock (p. 1-72)

The area in which Johnny Tremain lives is known as Hancock's Wharf. It is named after the Mr. Hancock who comes into Mr. Lapham's shop on p. 19. This man is THE John Hancock, the first signer of the Declaration of Independence. How does Johnny react to Mr. Hancock's presence? Why is his order so important to Mr. Lapham and Johnny?