I am an

ordinary
man
 OUR TEAM MEMBERS

• Ujjual Pramod
• Kv Adhith
• Mohan ram
• Deepit dey
• Ravi Prasath
• Animesh sah
 ABOUT THE POET

Alan Jay Lerner was an American

lyricist and playwright, best known
for his work in the world of musical
theater. He was born on August 31,
1918, and passed away on June 14,
1986. Lerner is famous for his
collaborations with composer
Frederick Loewe, and together they
created some of the most iconic and
enduring musicals in the 20th century.
Some of their notable works include
"My Fair Lady" and "Camelot."
Alan Jay Lerner's career spanned several
decades, and he achieved significant
success in both Broadway and Hollywood.
He was known for his sophisticated lyrics
and ability to craft compelling narratives in
musicals.Lerner collaborated with various
composers besides Frederick Loewe,
including Burton Lane and André Previn. His
Broadway successes include "Gigi" and "On
a Clear Day You Can See Forever." In
Hollywood, Lerner worked on the
screenplay for the film adaptation of "My
Fair Lady," which won him an Academy
Award.Despite his creative achievements,
Lerner faced personal and professional
challenges, including financial difficulties.
His impact on musical theater, however,
remains enduring, with many of his works
considered classics.
 SUMMARY OF THE POEM

The main theme is about the

challenges and changes that occur
when a man lets a women into his life.
She may redecorate the home, have
different preferences and desires, and
may influence the mans decisions. He
describes himself as an
ordinary,gentle,patient,and quiet-living
man. He is hesitant and prefers to
avoid the challenges and changes that
come with it.
OoThe song "I'm an ordinary man" composed by Frederic Loewe
focuses on the binary opposition between men and women this is
seen through metaphors, hyperboles, and melody.The usage of
metaphors in the song emphasizes how the man is more civilized
than the woman. In the beginning the author writes: "Let a woman
in your life, and you're up against a wall" (Loewe 11). This shows
that that letting a woman in your life would cause you serious
difficulties. You will not be able to control her and instead she will
take control over you. The metaphor shows how a woman has no
boundaries and cannot think of anything else than her self. In the
song, Professor Henry Higgins sings about his views on life and
relationships, portraying himself as a practical and down-to-earth
man who doesn't get caught up in romantic notions. He considers
himself to be an ordinary man with a pragmatic approach to love and
life. The song highlights Higgins' character and his lack of
understanding of the emotions and complexities of
human relationships
Humans see what they want to see.” ― Rick Riordan. A human gets what
he desires, and throws away what he/she finds apathy. It’s in his/her
nature, to choose his/her own prospect, by listening to his/her own ego.
In the poetic song "I'm an Ordinary Man" there’s a gender, the man,
that’s condemning the opposite gender, the women, which is showcased
through a sense of foreboding. The poetic song “I'm an ordinary man” is
based on a divergent perception of gender, foreshadowed through binary
oppositions which is seen throughout the music, the metaphors and in
the diction of the poem.The music in "I'm an Ordinary Man" is an
imperative element of clearly dividing the qualities and characteristics of
…show more content…Music also add an emotional feeling making the
setting more interesting, in a way that, it gives a warning of the two
genders being completely contrary. Moreover, My Fair lady puts a
barrier between men and women, like they live in their separate worlds,
where in the men’s world everything seems to be quiet and smooth and in
the women’s chaotic. The audience becomes aware of this notion, but
still doesn't resent completely thus music makes this seem a paradox.
My Fair Lady paints the diverse perceptions of gender by adjusting the
music choices for men and …show more content…
These exaggerations are pointed out to men and women, the women
being the worst and the men as the best. When the man is
mentioned, he’s the educated person who’s in serious deep thoughts:
“A pensive man am I, / Of philosophic joys; / Who likes to meditate,
contemplate, / Free from humanity's mad inhuman noise. / A quiet
living man” (Lady lines 66-70). On the contrary, when the women is
mentioned, she’s turbulent and exacting: She'll have a booming,
boisterous family, / Who will descend on you en masse. / She'll have
a large Wagnerian mother / With a voice that shatters glass(Lady
Lines 77-80). The dissimilarity tells that you can’t. I'm an Ordinary
Man" is a song from the musical "My Fair Lady." In the song, the
character Alfred Doolittle reflects on his simple, carefree life as a
dustman and claims that he's just an ordinary man who enjoys life's
pleasures, like a drink or two. The song highlights the contrast
between Doolittle's easygoing lifestyle and the refined world of the
upper class portrayed in the musical.
 Literary devices used in this poem

• Metaphor
• Hyperbole
• melody
The usage of metaphors in the song
emphasizes how the man is more civilized
than the woman. In the beginning the author
writes: "Let a woman in your life, and you're
up against a wall" (Loewe 11). This shows
that that letting a woman in your life would
cause you serious difficulties. You will not be
able to control her and instead she will take
control over you. The metaphor shows how a
woman has no boundaries and cannot think of
anything else than her self.
ACKNOWLEDEMENT

I would like to thank Mr.Sangeeth SG, Our teacher

for his support and guidance in completing our
project on the topic ( I am an ordinary man). It was a
great learning experience. I would like to take this
opportunity to express my gratitude to all my group
members the project would would not have been
successful without their cooperration and input.