In this essay, I find the genre of the film ‘Hardcore Henry’. While there may be more than one interpretation of this film, I present you with my viewpoint and provide information based on my perspective, all while being aware that there are people who will disagree with me. I use evidence from the film, as well as my personal...
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In the play ‘The Crucible’ by Arthur Miller, Abigail Williams is a pivotal character and has a very simple role. Abigail is a villain in the story as she when she uses manipulation to fulfill her sexual desire and wanting for power. But it is also understandable to an extent why she is acting this way. Specifically mentioning that she...
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‘The Stoning of Soraya M.’ is a film by a French-Iranian journalist named Freidoune Sahebjam. The film makes an evident case against the Iranian Sharia Law system, which is supported by Zahra, the aunt of the main character, Soraya. While acknowledgement of an individual’s right to choose and freely practice their religion is commendable, more important is the recognition that...
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The movie, ‘A Stray’ was released on October 21, 2016. It was created by the writer and independent filmmaker, Musa Sayeed. It was directed by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun. The two were inspired to work on the film following a Somalian refugee because they are both Somali-Americans. The movie was even shot in the neighborhood where the director grew up. The creator,...
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Introduction Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale is a seminal work that delves into themes of power, control, and resistance within a dystopian society. The novel is set in the Republic of Gilead, a totalitarian regime where women's rights are severely restricted, and their roles are strictly defined. Atwood uses a rich tapestry of characters and symbols to explore the complexities...
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Introduction to the Novels and Their Similarities The novels, Water for Elephants and Riding Lessons by Sara Gruen, are both outstanding books and share some similarities. Not only are these novels similar, but they also withhold their own differences. Some similarities and differences to compare Water for Elephants to Riding Lessons include the characters, theme, and last but not least,...
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William Golding’s Lord of the Flies is a fictional allegory novel that follows a group of schoolboys, all of various ages and personalities, as they attempt to survive a plane crash on a desert island. As the days pass, contrasting priorities become clear between authoritative characters, which in turn leads to conflict brewing and as a result the unavoidable downfall...
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The classic novel The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald and the movie (2013) of the same title directed by Baz Luhrmann focuses on a man named Jay Gatsby, the perfect embodiment of the American dream, spending years of his life trying to reunite with and pursue his lost love, Daisy Buchanan. The two mediums both focus on the downfalls...
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During the Great migration times, moving men had almost no open doors in their lives. These men made a trip from spot to spot with no family, no companions, and no home. Achieving the American Dream was the main thing that kept these men persuaded in existence with would like to one day accomplish them. In John Steinbeck's novel, Of...
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Fahrenheit 451, which was written by Ray Bradbury in 1951, is a science fiction and mentions lots of social problems such as ignorance and fascism. The book is generally about an oppressive future society and a fireman whose job is to burn all the books, and the change and illumination of his ideas, feelings, mind. The fireman does not put...
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He was born 27 February 1902 in Salinas, California, When John was younger he worked briefly as a farmer in California. After that he studied marine biology at Stanford University, the years 1919-1925 he finished the school without taking a degree, because he realized that writing is what he was good at and would fulfill his dream of becoming a...
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Simon’s character, was a complete opposite from all the others, because he represented the best of humanity. The Lord of the Flies, was written by WIlliam Golding in 1954, and is about a group of young boys who get stranded on an island, and are forced to create their own society to survive. The main theme of the book is...
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As society constantly evolves, burdening expectations and norms continue to rapidly develop, resulting in considerable pressure from others in the community. Gradually, In the novel Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, the significant message is that expressing individuality, rather than conforming to societal norms, leads to one being truly happy. Bradbury uses Clarisse’s values contrasted with societal norms to imply that...
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In dystopian stories, characters, who are scarce in ego, are ignorant about the society which surrounds them. In Fahrenheit 451, a fiction book written by Ray Bradbury, the protagonist, Guy Montag experiences challenges in this cataclysmic society which resulted in character transformation. Over the course of the text, Montag changes from being conservative to progressive by meeting a mentor, Clarisse,...
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In Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, the motif of silence is used to symbolize society as lacking essential factors to be an accomplishment. In the novel, for example, Montag‘s wife, Mildred, overdosed on sleeping pills. Montag called the emergency hospital, and they brought a machine to pump out Mildred’s stomach. When the machine was being described, “Does it drink of...
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If an individual is struggling, how do they stay positive during difficult times? Do they believe nothing will get better, or do they stay hopeful? Focusing on hopes and dreams is something many people do to get through hard times. Looking at the big picture gives people purpose and enables them to keep going. Unfortunately, having faith that things will...
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In a world where technology has taken over and freethinking and information from books is prohibited, how does one carry on with their life? Fahrenheit 451 gives us that giving technology a chance to assume control over us can prompt some detrimental results. Throughout Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury utilizes various instances of symbolism to show character advancement and to feature...
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Professional ethics are the standards of behavior for individuals, social and civic organizations, religious institutions, businesses, and corporations. When these standards are violated the actions may not be considered as “criminal” or “illegal,” but as immoral and unethical. The root of the word professional is from the Medieval Latin professus “Avowed,” literally “having declared publicly.” The past participle of the...
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The Hunger Games starts with an ethical dilemma in the first chapter. Katniss discusses going hunting outside the district even though if she gets caught it could result in death. I feel that she chooses to hunt despite the consequences because she didn’t want to see her little sister or mom starve. I believe she uses the virtues approach in...
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For the characters in Of Mice and Men, dreams are useful because they map out the possibilities of human happiness. Just as a map helps a traveler locate himself on the road, dreams help Lennie, George, and the others understand where they are and where they’re going. Many dreams in the work have a physical dimension: Not just wishes to...
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From courage, to sin, and even identity, the main character in the novel The Scarlet Letter, written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, had to face many objectifying situations from her mistakes. Although real places and possible real events occured in the novel, the genre is considered historical fiction. The time period in which the novel was told in was the 17th century,...
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Ray Bradbury and Kurt Wimmer highlight the use of female figures to show society’s truth and Kurt Vonnegut portrays that the overuse of technology can lead to a robotic society. In Fahrenheit 451, Clarisse is a significant influence on Montag and makes him realize that books are important in the world. Similarly, in Equilibrium, Mary shows John the feeling of...
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J.D. Salinger’s fictional novel, The Catcher in the Rye, illustrates sixteen year-old Holden Caulfield’s coming-of-age and the difficulties that accompany him through it. Salinger expresses the alienation adolescents face when assuming adult responsibilities, challenging their capacity on recognizing their own role. Throughout the novel, Holden's constant motif is finding opportunities to rescue others, when failing to rescue himself. Common themes...
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Picture this: the United States just faced the world’s worst economic downfall in the history of industrialization. The Great Depression. It is at the period of time, between 1929 to 1939, when jobs are slim to none. A young woman finds herself in a difficult situation. Driven by the futility of the American Dream, she takes advantage of every opportunity...
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In a vast majority of ancient Greek epics, males tend to be the heroes of the stories. The Iliad and the Odyssey are perfect examples of male characters being the main heroes in each respectable epic. In Homer’s, The Odyssey Odysseus is proclaimed to be the main hero of this epic. Though the Odyssey is centralized around Odysseus’s character and...
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When it comes to analyzing and interpreting Jane Eyre, most tend to focus on the psyche of Bertha, the obvious madwoman in the attic, and the margins of (toxic) masculinity of Edward Rochester. However, in regard to Jane herself, the psyche of her characterization, personality, and mental state is unsuccessful in observing. Among the adaptations of the infamous novel, Robert...
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The Catcher in the Rye describes the emotional struggles of a teenager in the 1950s that all of us can somewhat empathize with. Holden may be misunderstood at first because he pushes the readers away with his distancing language and confuses us with his hypocrisy. The real Holden is empathetic under his emotional mask but chooses to act independently to...
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In the novel “Jane Eyre” by Charlotte Bronte Jane searches for independence. Charlotte Bronte, a popular British author wrote during the Victorian Era. She’s best known for this book “Jane Eyre” which deals with a young woman’s search for identify. Jane Eyre, who is the main character, plays a huge role in finding inner peace and independence. She develops as...
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The tale of Medea begins in a dire state of suffering and betrayal. The play revolves arounds a devastated and enraged Medea that seeks out vengeance on her newly betrothed ex-husband, Jason. Despite Medea's murderous tendencies, she feels utterly betrayed as well as abandoned and wants nothing more than for Jason to feel as she does, if not worse. Jason...
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As soon as Jane Eyre reaches Thornfield, we are subtly alerted to Bertha’s presence through the use of the servant Grace Poole. Bertha, through the portrayal of Grace Poole, is seen as mysterious and shadowy, especially with her characteristic “demonic laugh”, leading Jane to believe that these sounds and appearances originate from the servant. However, both the reader and Jane...
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