Tracy Turnblad, one of the main character in the film, Hairspray. I was surprised to see her sing at the very beginning of the movie, can’t believe a person can sing that loud at a neighbor full of people but it’s also nice to see her happy or having fun while doing it. The fact that Tracy and her best friend, Penny Pingleton, rush in to the television to watch the show The Corny Collins Show makes them a big fan of it. And suddenly, a member from the show leaves and a replacement was needed. They
Liliana Garcia Period: 3 Economics Song Essay I will be analyzing the song “Fast Car” by Tracy Chapman. This song is primarily about overcoming poverty and hardships. The song’s narrator reveals the hardships she went through after her mother left her alcoholic father in order to seek something greater in life. The mother’s decision set a whole new course for the narrator because after her mother left she was the one that had to take all the responsibilities. For the narrator becoming responsible
by Scott Wittman and Shaiman and a book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan. The story begins with Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with an even bigger heart, who is on a mission to follow her dreams. She works hard to dance her way onto national television with the nice and rich kids in town. Tracy’s audition is a success, and she uses her fame to fight for equality during the 1960s. Along the way, Tracy meets the love of her life, Link Larkin. Margo Lion, theatre producer, first considered Hairspray in
competition. Amber realised at the end that desegregation wasn't such a bad thing and that it looked more fun, whereas Velma was disgusted by the mix up. The next conflict is between Penny and her mom Prudy, Penny loves dancing just like her best friend Tracy but Prudy thinks it's a disgrace. Penny doesn't have much of a strong voice but in the end we see she goes against her moms ways and defines her. Prudy is an extreme Catholic who tied up her daughter when she sins (goes and dances). Penny not only