cathy ames & prostitution
Cathy Ames
Cathy Ames is a character from John Steinbeck's novel East of Eden. She could easily be considered the most evil character from the novel, but she also ties in to our main idea: prostitution. After killing her parents she goes through several different identitites, and then commences a life of prostitution. By doing so, she is able to provide for herself, and not depend on anybody. Being a prostitute in the time East of Eden takes place does prove to be an obstacle, though. Many times, as referenced in the book, the brothel's had to relocate to avoid being caught. It was a life in which Cathy Ames was on a constant run.
Here you'll be able to find out more about who Cathy Ames was, and how legalizing prostitution affects her and those who surround her.
Here you'll be able to find out more about who Cathy Ames was, and how legalizing prostitution affects her and those who surround her.
Black Magic Woman
In Carlos Santana's "Black Magic Woman," the prelude is seductive and sinister, much like Cathy Ames. She proved to be irrisistible to most people, but she didn't ude this advantage for good. She'd always captivate people for her own personal gain. The seductiveness did help her as a prostitute, though. As many people found her enticing, it wasn't hard for her to get customers. She had a high influx of money thanks to her seductive character.
Eyes on Fire
In Blue Foundation's "Eyes on Fire," the beginning of the song mirrors Cathy's dark side. It has a very ominous tone, and it's lyrics help gain insight into who Cathy really is. She feels no remorse or regret, and doesn't take others into consideration. These characteristics can also come in handy with her profession, given that it would be easier to have sex with many different individuals and not gain any feeings for them.
Killer Queen
In Queen's "Killer Queen," the lyrics of the song describe how Cathy Ames was herself, and how she lived her life. The line "guaranteed to blow your mind" showcases how pleasuring she was to most people, while the line "she never kept the same address" implies the constnt run she had to be in to avoid being caught alonside her brothel. The song accurately depicts how Cathy's experience as a prostitute might have been.
Bad Girls
In Donna Summer's "Bad Girls," the catchy beat of the song attracts the listener in the same way many found themselves attracted to Cathy Ames. Just like the beat, it was almost impossible to ignore Cathy in all her glory. This proves valuable to her in her profession as well, since she's so tempting. The fast-pace of the music can also account for Cathy's fast-paced life. There was never a dull moment in her existence.
53rd & 3rd
In The Ramones "53rd & 3rd," the lyrics combined with the beat provide an account of the dangers prostitutes can go through. Since Cathy was constantly moving from place to place with her brothel, we can infer that she was running for a good reason. As stated in this song, one of the reasons she could have been on the run was for fear of losing her life. Many prostitues today are murdered and victimized, because they seem like easy targets, and this song proves as evidence that cases like these still happen.
The House of the Rising Sun
In The Animals' "The House of the Rising Sun," the whole song paces Cathy Ames' job. The beginning starts a bit slow, but sensual, which depicts her trying to catch the attention of a customer. After, the beat of the song escalades, and is sort of in a frenzy, which can be showcasing Cathy in the midst of her business. The end boils down into the same pace as the beginnning, marking the end of Cathy Ames relation with her customer.
text message exchange
In the conversation above, Cathy Ames and Rachel Foster share their thoughts on why prostitution should be legalized. Both of them agree that it should be legal, but for different reasons. Cathy believes she should be able to win a living doing whatever profession she chooses, while Rachel believes that legalizing prostitution is in everyone's favor.
Sources:
"Blue Foundation-Eyes On Fire." YouTube, uploaded by Gabriele Kuzabaviciute, 2 April 2009, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IHFVn0sv14
"Carlos Santana-Black Magic Woman (with lyrics)." YouTube, uploaded by TheDecadencer, 25 August 2008, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPo9Gd2z6rI
"Donna Summer~Bad Girls." YouTube, uploaded by TheNewFormat, 18 May 2010, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbGKeyCywTY
Foster, Rachel. "Prostitution." Prostitution. N.p., 1970. Web. 04 Nov. 2016.
"Queen-Killer Queen (Top Of The Pops, 1974)." YouTube, uploaded by Queen Official, 1 August 2008, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZBtPf7FOoM
"RAMONES-53rd & 3rd." YouTube, uploaded by Ramones Music, 21 August 2009, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qcMjKxt-dE
"The Animals-House of the Rising Sun (1964) HD+." YouTube, uploaded by LimaFable Mio, 21 October 2012, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRXb7K7k7bQ
"Blue Foundation-Eyes On Fire." YouTube, uploaded by Gabriele Kuzabaviciute, 2 April 2009, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IHFVn0sv14
"Carlos Santana-Black Magic Woman (with lyrics)." YouTube, uploaded by TheDecadencer, 25 August 2008, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPo9Gd2z6rI
"Donna Summer~Bad Girls." YouTube, uploaded by TheNewFormat, 18 May 2010, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbGKeyCywTY
Foster, Rachel. "Prostitution." Prostitution. N.p., 1970. Web. 04 Nov. 2016.
"Queen-Killer Queen (Top Of The Pops, 1974)." YouTube, uploaded by Queen Official, 1 August 2008, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZBtPf7FOoM
"RAMONES-53rd & 3rd." YouTube, uploaded by Ramones Music, 21 August 2009, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qcMjKxt-dE
"The Animals-House of the Rising Sun (1964) HD+." YouTube, uploaded by LimaFable Mio, 21 October 2012, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRXb7K7k7bQ
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