Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Small Steps #5

Choose some of Kaira's lyrics from the chapters assigned tonight (25-28), or others. How do they relate to the novel?

Some of Kaira DeLeon's lyrics from her song, Damsel in Distress, go:
These shoes, these jewls, this dress,
a perfect picture of success.
Oh, you would never guess, 
I'm but a damsel in distress.
Save me!
I'm but a damsel in distress.

I think this song is actually written about her real life. Even though you would think she has the dream life (being a national celebrity; having a great voice; being beautiful and attractive; and having everything done for her), I don't think she is truly happy. For example, Kaira doesn't have any friends; which means the only person she can really talk to is Polly, her psychiatrist. She was also very sad when Cotton (her drummer) was fired because he was sort of her friend, even though he was about 30 years older than her. So I guess what I'm trying to say is that even though celebrities may seem to have perfect lives, the truth is they're probably having as many troubles as you are!

3 comments:

Aubrey N said...

Emily,
Can you explain more about what it means a damsel in distress? I think you did a good job explaining her life style.

Khalil J. said...

You did a good job saying that it's about her life.

David R. said...

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