Introduction Since its debut in 1999, SpongeBob SquarePants has transcended the boundaries of a conventional animated children's show to become a cultural phenomenon. Created by marine biologist and animator Stephen Hillenburg, the series has captivated audiences of all ages with its unique blend of humor, creativity, and memorable characters. Over the years, the show's evolution reflects not only shifts in...
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In the movie ‘Million Dollar Baby’, the primary ethical dilemma was the act of euthanasia. Maggie, a famous female boxer, became paralyzed following an injury sustained during a match with the champion of women’s boxing. Eventually, she decided to commit assisted suicide so that she would be out of her misery and remember the good times she had in life...
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Censorship has a long history. Already in church music dating back to the 18th century, which was created to complement worship, it is possible to find evidence of music control. If religious habits were changed, such as in England during the Reformation or in revolutionary France, music that was contrary to the new order disappeared and was no longer played....
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In BBC’s ‘Sherlock’, Sherlock Holmes is portrayed as a ‘high functioning sociopath’ who considers himself married to his work and despises working with others. After John Watson returns from war and needs a roommate, the two meet each other and decide to room together. Once Sherlock asks John to accompany him on a case, they become partners: Sherlock is the...
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Stories as therapy: Bibliotherapy Topic: Suffering Book: 12 Years a Slave Author: Solomon Northup Published in the year 1853 Summary At the beginning of the story, we can see that Solomon before being captive was a free man. He was born in July 1808. His father was a slave who has been liberated upon his master’s death. His childhood was...
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My Interpretation of Enslaved Individual's Experiences There are many paintings and documents from people and their experiences during the time of slavery. In the documents provided to me, there have been several experiences told by enslaved individuals who are housemaids, and field workers, as well as a free man who was captured in New York and then sold into slavery....
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Maya Angelo once said “You can’t really know where you are going unit you know where you have been” That quote is powerful because it shows the connection between the past, present, and future. Every person that walks this earth is a reflection of their past. However, sometimes there’s a contradiction when someone’s past is not always important to the...
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The first film to be looked at is the Academy Award-winning film, 12 Years a Slave by black British director, Steve McQueen. The story is a biographical period drama that adapted Solomon Northup’s slave memoir of 1853, titled Twelve Years a Slave. The film follows Solomon Northup, who was a New York State-born free African American man. Northup is tricked...
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Twelve Years a Slave, distributed in 1853, uncovers Solomon Northup's way to a possible departure from subjection, in the wake of confronting gigantic, stunning encounters. His terrible story decides us to observe the battles, distresses, and desires of dark individuals, as they continue looking for opportunity. The sort of 'terrible ' enthusiastic status that the primary characters achieved represents the...
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12 Years is a memoir that was published in 1853 and coauthored by Solomon Northup and David Wilson who intended to record Solomon's experiences between 1841 and 1853 as a Slave in the Southern States of America. Solomon's father was released from slavery when his master died, this enabled Solomon to live in freedom as a farmer and a violinist...
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McQueen exquisitely showcases how oppression and racism were motives behind the atrocities of slavery while giving his audience a platform to engage and connect with the astounding story being told. One of the most graphic and painful scenes in the movie is when Northup is hung from a tree after a confrontation with Tibeats. Northup is left on the tree...
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Introduction 'The Notebook,' directed by Nick Cassavetes, is a renowned romantic drama that has captivated audiences with its poignant storytelling and timeless themes of love and memory. Set in the 1940s, the film explores the enduring bond between Noah Calhoun and Allie Hamilton as they navigate the complexities of their relationship and the challenges imposed by societal expectations. This critical...
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Introduction In the classic short story "The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs, the element of foreshadowing plays a crucial role in building suspense and foretelling the tragic events that unfold. Through carefully crafted hints and subtle clues, the author masterfully guides the readers' expectations and sets the stage for the haunting consequences of the fateful monkey's paw. This essay will...
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Squidward Tentacles, one of the central characters in the popular animated series "SpongeBob SquarePants," is often portrayed as the grumpy and frustrated neighbor of the show's protagonist, SpongeBob. However, a deeper analysis of Squidward reveals a complex and multifaceted character who elicits both sympathy and intrigue. From the surface, Squidward appears as a cynical and joyless character, constantly annoyed by...
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Introduction Music plays a significant role in shaping culture, expressing emotions, and providing entertainment to people around the world. However, as society evolves and new challenges emerge, the question arises: Should musicians change their tune? This essay will argue that musicians have a social responsibility to address pressing issues and use their platform to promote positive change. It will explore...
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Selena Quintanilla, widely known as Selena, was a Mexican-American singer, songwriter, and fashion icon. Born on April 16, 1971, in Lake Jackson, Texas, Selena rose to fame as the "Queen of Tejano Music" and left an indelible mark on the music industry before her tragic death in 1995. Her life and career continue to inspire and resonate with people around...
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Introduction "12 Years a Slave," directed by Steve McQueen and based on the 1853 autobiography of Solomon Northup, is a powerful and harrowing portrayal of slavery in America. Even though the film adaptation has garnered critical acclaim and widespread attention, it is important not to overlook the impact and details found in the original book. Northup's own voice exposes the...
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Not long ago when I was in primary school, there was a young Asian boy sitting by himself. He was not annoying or causing harm to anyone, although surrounding him were a crowd of white boys who were stretching the sides of their face to make their eyes thinner as well as making sounds such as “ching chong” in which...
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The primary themes in ‘Uprising’ are not that far from the album’s title. The album focuses on black unity and Rastafarian spirituality. Given the fact that all the songs were written by Bob Marley himself, it is not surprising that these two themes are prominent in the album, as they often featured in his songs. However, in ‘Uprising’, Marley explores...
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Bob Marly was a famous Rastafarian from Jamaica who used his music to convey political messages to the world. ‘Redemption Song’ was the last poem he wrote in 1980 before he passed on. I will discuss how the history of slavery is relevant to understand this poem and how Marcus Garvey’s ideas are the central message in the poem and...
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The feminine characters created by Almodovar are not mere inventions, they are constructed and inspired by the memory of his childhood surroundings and conversations overheard in his infancy between his mother, his sisters his grandmother and his neighbors. His infancy, his childhood and his youth were highly influenced by the women surrounding him. The purpose of this essay is to...
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As a child, I remember being engulfed in the many diverse and colorful sounds of jazz, rock & roll, country, Afro-Cuban/Latin, Afrobeat, and reggae. However, out of the superabundance of music that I was being fed, the positive vibrations of one genre infused itself with my being: reggae. I was probably born with the hunger for music, but after I...
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Robert Nesta Marley, popularly known for his stage name Bob Marley, was a famous Jamaican musician. He was born on February 6th, 1945. At the age of 14, he left his hometown, Saint Ann, and moved to Kingston to pursue his music career. While living in Kingston, Jamaica, he joined a religion called Rastafarianism. Rastafarianism is an Africa-centered religion which...
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For this biography assignment I chose the book ‘So Much Things to Say: The Oral History of Bob Marley’ by Roger Steffens. Roger Steffens goes on a unique approach to the book by interviewing 75 people Bob Marley knew. These such people included lovers, friends, and relatives. Born on February 6th, 1945, Marley was the child of Norval Marley and...
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A narrative’s main objective is to question aspects of the world around it to engage its audience with the plot of the story and also to change their perspective of the world. William Shakespeare questions the nature of power and madness during the Elizabethan era through his play ‘King Lear’ (1606). Similarly, this is mirrored by the famous Japanese filmmaker...
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This essay will critique the representation of masculinity and homoeroticism in the film industry from the 1990s to the mid-2000s, centered around the relationship between two male characters. In particular, the film ‘Brokeback Mountain’ by Ang Lee (2005) will be considered. To evaluate the film, David Greven’s definition of the double protagonist genre will be outlined but also critiqued. This...
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The well-known tennis player Arthur Ashe once said: “True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost”. These words of Arthur Ashe are contrary to the beliefs of Roy Hobbs from Bernard Malamud’s ‘The Natural’, whose only ambition in life is to...
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‘Eat a Bowl of Tea’ was written by Louis Hing Chu, and made into a film, directed by Wayne Wang in 1989. It takes place in the time after World War II when the United States has gotten rid of its strict immigration laws for China since it was an ally during the war. It began in 1875 with the...
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“Live your life at the point of impact, moving at the speed of life, we are bound to collide with each other” (Paul Haggis, ‘Crash’). Paul Haggis’ 2004 movie ‘Crash’ exhibits the malicious subjects of discrimination, racism, prejudice, stereotyping, and social hierarchy. William and Dorothy Thomas formulated one of the many sociological theories presented by Haggis, it is known as...
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The psychological phenomena depicted in the movie ‘As Good as It Gets’ includes obsessive-compulsive disorder which mainly interested me in doing a psychological analysis of this particular movie. Another psychological phenomenon presented in the movie is antisocial personality, where the misanthropic protagonist of the movie shows some of this personality trait. The movie also portrays homosexuality, and two of the...
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