history, literature and Chanel

The literal definition of history is "the study of past events, particularly in human affairs." or "the whole series of past events connected with someone or something". Anything can be considered history; those past sentences are history, however society chooses what MAKES history. Which basically means, what or who will stay alive (metaphorically speaking obviously). We keep these people alive in books, movies, stories, toys, etc. that keeps evolving. In both American literature and American history we learn about how it all connects. How history is literature, and how history uses literature to make history. For example, Frederick Douglas, our founding fathers of our country, Abigail Adams all used language in different ways to keep their messages to the world alive forever which we still look at today as examples to help us understand them better. Another example of history would be Gabrielle Chanel. Today we know her as Coco Chanel. She used another strategy to not only make history but started a revolution, by fashion. She like Abigail Adams wanted women to have their independence and to be recognized and respected like men. Coco Chanel, shows through her work by exposing the ankles loosening the waist of dresses and wore pants. She chose the number five as her lucky number which plays an important role in how she is remembered today even after her death. Coco Chanel was soon all over the world; everyone wore and still wears Chanel no 5. She gave all women a freedom, a freedom to self-confidence and self-importance. She always said,” the most courageous act is still to think for Yourself. Aloud.” The reason why I chose Coco Chanel as an example is because she made history by something as powerful as literature. Fashion, because it speaks for itself and dominates.