brainstorming

Idea – an adult experience and knowledge looking at a child’s fascination. How one’s fascination at times overrides one fear for something.

Definition of Masquerade – A cultural entity dressed in a collage of tradition attire pieces. It is fitted in rags that people wouldn’t normally wear as clothing. It measures from 6-12ft in height and its identity is undisclosed by a mask. It breaks the New Year by dancing in the streets for all to see and celebrate.

Setting – New Year’s Day. The setting rotates between United States and Liberia, West Africa.

Storyline – As children we were told to fear masquerades. They were allegedly wicked, grotesque, and inhuman. However, there had always been a strong tie with kids and masquerades. We would often hit or throw things at it, allowing it to chase it. Whilst doing just that, I feel to the rough, unfinished and unpaved motor road where I scrape the inner part of my palm and the knees. Surprisingly, I was assisted by the masquerade that was described negatively. In parts, in painting a picture of the festivities of New Year’s Day in West Africa.


Character/Point of View – First person point of view. Hamilton the adult is telling the story through the ideas of Hamilton the child.

Juxtaposition – I introduce an African Folk Tale about masquerades to properly be able to transcend my personal ordeal with masquerades. A

Lesson – you get to know people or things better through interaction instead of assuming. Also how one’s fascination at times overrides one fear for something. Not to mention the realization of childhood stories. There are a lot of lessons to be extracted from this piece. These are the three that are the strongest.

I am Hamilton Marks, Jr.
GOOD DAY!