The American comedy musical film ‘Singing in the Rain’ starring Eugene Curran Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, Donald O’Connor, and Jean Hagen, and directed by Debbie Reynolds and Stanley Donen. It offers a comic depiction of Hollywood and its transition from silent films to talking films. Throughout the movie, you can see many various elements that make the movie musical. The music, setting, costumes, and makeup, of this movie received enormous success during the 20th Century. Don is happy as he can...
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“You wanted a women’s culture. Well, now there is one. It isn’t what you meant, but it exists.” (Attwood 127). The regime of Gilead claims that it supports the culture of female solidarity and unity, but only creates a culture of tyranny and oppression. In The Handmaid’s Tale by Marget Attwood, the author not only focused on the hierarchy between opposite genders but portrayed the disunity of women. This resulted in the consequent destruction of female solidarity. Women were not...
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“Everyday Use” tells the story of a rural, African American family from the perspective of a mother who has overcome racism, and obstacles, and endured labor-intensive hard work to provide better opportunities for her daughters. Despite Mama’s efforts to protect her children from the side of the world that has contributed to her rugged exterior, her youngest daughter, Maggie, suffered from burn wounds caused by a house fire in her youth, causing her self-esteem to plummet. On the contrary, her...
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Miriam is a fifteen-year-old Afghani girl who has had a troubled upbringing. Mariam’s mother, Nana, was a housekeeper for a very wealthy man named Jalil. Nana became pregnant with Jalil’s baby, Miriam, and has suffered great shame. She and Mariam had to move out of town into a very small cottage, away from Jalil and his wives and children. Ever since birth, Nana has been calling Miriam a “harami.” Mariam did not know what this word meant but later found...
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The novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon is about a teenage boy named Christopher Boone with a developmental disorder in a hunt to find a portrayed animal killer. This book takes place around Swindon, England in the year 1998. Christopher walks into his front yard one day to see a dog, belonging to the neighbor, murdered on the lawn. The plot of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time revolves around...
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Beginning: It all started with Buck and his owner Judge Miller who lived in Santa Clara Valley. Buck is a very muscular dog which is worth lots to gold rushers, some men came to beat Buck and threw him on a train to Seattle. The men deprived him of food and water for 2 days, when they arrived he attacked his handler, who was in a red sweater. The handler sees Buck pull out his clubs and beat the poor...
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is the second installment of the Harry Potter. This book begins with a visit by a house elf named Dobby during a dinner party back at his horrible relative’s house, the Dursleys. He warns Harry not to return to Hogwarts. Harry tells Dobby that he is going to return to Hogwarts and Dobby creates a scene of havoc that upsets the Dursleys. They punish Harry by imprisoning him in his room for the...
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A Thousand Splendid Suns is a novel written by Khaled Hosseini. In 2007, the year of its release, the book has already taken the attention of many by becoming number #1 New York Times bestseller. The story is about 2 young girls, Mariam and Laila, having to deal with their cursed fate. The story takes place in Afghanistan more precisely in Kabul a city where Mariam moved when she got married and where Laila was born and met her first...
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Propaganda use in media is far from a new phenomenon in our society. Throughout this course, we’ve reencountered the subject of media platforms used throughout history as a tool to propagate the population. This rooted propagandists’ ideologies into society and gains a following. This led to the success of infamous propagandists such as Hitler, Stalin, and Mussolini. This use of propaganda to gain power and a large loyal following is not only sought after by leaders but those in competitive...
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What if, you woke up in a black, cold metal box? You have no recollection of any memories of anything except your first name. Not your last name, not your friends, not even your family. But thinking that you are there to help solve the problem they haven't been able to figure out for years on end. In James Dashner’s novel, The Maze Runner, a group of strangers must work together to find their way outside of a maze where...
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A recurring theme in with story that is prevalent in not only Sonny’s life but Parker’s as well is darkness. Darkness within the story is symbolized as a menace. Baldwin focuses on whether a person should be conventional in making decisions for their life, or if they should follow their desires and do what they feel is right for themselves. After the death of his mother, Sonny seems to be on the verge of losing himself, trying to decide where...
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I believe that the world is your classroom, and it is full of incredible resources. If you choose not to exploit resources offered internationally, you are only robbing yourself of the opportunity for advancement. I am determined to study internationally. I am aware many qualified applicants are set on achieving this goal, but I have the discipline and determination required to study overseas regardless of what obstacles I must overcome, and I will put in the hard work it takes...
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I studied abroad in Europe this past summer and I noticed many differences between how Europeans live their lives versus how we Americans live ours. One of the major differences was the modes of transportation used to commute. In Europe, walking, biking, and using the metro system are commonly seen, and driving automobiles is the most recognized form of transportation in the United States. Walking ten miles a day to get to restaurants school or other destinations would be considered...
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The movie opens up with our Narrator in a cold sweat with the barrel of a gun down his mouth armed by a man to whom we haven’t been introduced at this point in the film. An insomniac automobile recall specialist, he finds euphoria attending support groups where he pretends to be afflicted with various medical diseases. Attending public support groups and guided meditation, we are introduced to Marla who like the Narrator, takes pleasure in being faced with certain...
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The movie Capitalism: A Love Story by Michael Moore examines the effect of corporate dominance on the regular day-to-day existence of Americans. In this movie, I specifically chose Walmart because it is the world’s largest retail store and most people tend to buy food from Walmart; Walmart’s main focus is on the customers and they do anything for customer satisfaction. However, Michael Moore exposes the past practices of Walmart and shows how Walmart values its customers in the past through...
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In the first part of Albert Camus’ The Stranger, we discover that Meursault is an ordinary man who works as a clerk in the shipping industry. He is satisfactory at his job, but not extraordinary. Each day Meursault does the bare minimum at his workplace (just enough to get by). In the second part of the novel, Meursault is arrested for manslaughter (of an Arab), but put on trial for his unacceptable behavior at his mother’s funeral. The theme of...
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At present, most of the people from all around the world have become lazy. That is why, they search for some sort of recreational components which do not require any kind of physical effort. Because of this, watching various kinds of TV series and TV dramas has become one of the most amusing mediums for people. Previously, only American and British TV series were popular among the people worldwide. However, recently Korean drama also become popular among the people of...
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As a Birthright trip leader and volunteer, you could say that my journey began six years ago when I was asked to go on a five-day paid military vacation to travel with Americans. Little did I know, this trip would turn out to be one of the most impactful moments in my life. But the truth is, my journey had begun much earlier. Growing up, I lived in the small suburban town of Hod Hasharon, Israel. Both of my parents...
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The movie 'The Instant Family' is a marvelous attempt by the author when it is evaluated in terms of the concept. The movie was co-authored by Sean Anders and John Morris; Anders was also the director of this movie, whereas Morris was one of the producers. The movie was released on November 16, 2018, in the USA, whereas its DVD was released on March 5, 2019. Conceptual analysis The movie made 120.6 million (USD) at the box office. Mark Wahlberg, Stephen Levinson,...
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I’ve always been fascinated by the role of a midwife. The ability to remain calm under pressure while making potentially life-changing decisions is admirable and qualities I feel I possess. My excitement to become a midwife is centred around empowering and supporting women in the most important transition of their life. To expand my knowledge of the demands and challenges that come with being a midwife, I am a weekly volunteer in the post-natal ward at my local hospital. Recently...
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“Honor, Huh?” (Coppola 115:56) Kay says to Michael when he sees that the father in the puppet show kills his daughter because his daughter has betrayed her husband and fallen in love with her cousin; when Michael’s old bodyguard tells Michael that Don Tommsino was shot, Kay sighs, “It never ends.” (Coppola 123:26) These two lines said by Kay imply that the honor of the Corleone family has a symbiotic relationship with the violence. In The Godfather Part III, Michael...
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One tends to describe their pilgrimage to the holy land in a positive light, often as a life-changing experience, during a time of struggle, and often being described as fulfilling. Fast forward to 15-year-old me who is still haunted by the events that occurred before my once pure eyes. While Hindus, among other religious groups in India, perceive pilgrimages as highly meritorious, they are not considered essential to spiritual welfare. Furthermore, the geography of pilgrimage sites themselves, covering sacred land,...
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Unfortunately, I did not get to attend a live performance. My fiancé and I both agree that the performance we watched would have been great live. I chose to watch a Chinese Dance-drama play called Confucius performed by the China National Opera and Dance-drama Theater. I haven't watched any dance dramas in my lifetime, so I had no idea what to expect. I tried to find subtitles because I thought the performance would be in a different language. Going into...
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This book was written by Neil Gaiman in June 2009. Coraline, an eleven-year-old girl, was a different girl from the others, she was very curious, and she liked investigating every place she went. One day she had moved with her family in Michigan. In the condominium on the ground floor lived two sisters a little bit old and retired, Miss Spink and Miss Forcible, while on the upper floor lived Mr Bobo. Coraline in one of her investigations saw many...
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The character Beowulf is like other ancient classical heroes we have covered so far like Achilles in the epic poem “Beowulf”. Not just because of their heroic qualities but for their unheroic qualities and problems. Beowulf in the epic story “Beowulf” is noble and is a man of his word, throughout the epic, he never backed down which exemplifies a true hero. Although Beowulf was a hero, he did have some problems the same way Achilles did. Beowulf in the...
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Introduction The story of Ruby Bridges is a powerful account of courage, resilience, and the fight for equality. In this critical essay, we will delve into the literary elements and techniques used by Robert Coles in his book about Ruby Bridges, analyzing its narrative structure, character development, and thematic significance. Through a critical lens, we will examine how Coles effectively portrays the struggles and triumphs of Ruby Bridges, leaving a lasting impact on readers. Narrative Structure One notable aspect of...
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Introduction 'The Shoemaker and the Tea Party' by Alfred F. Young is a captivating account of the events leading up to the Boston Tea Party in 1773. In this critical essay, we will examine the strengths and weaknesses of Young's work, evaluating its historical accuracy, narrative style, and overall contribution to the understanding of the Boston Tea Party and its significance in American history. Strengths One of the major strengths of 'The Shoemaker and the Tea Party' lies in its...
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Introduction "The Olive Trees" by Vincent van Gogh is a captivating painting that showcases the artist's distinctive style and his emotional connection to nature. This essay provides a critical analysis of "The Olive Trees," exploring its composition, use of color and brushwork, and the underlying emotions and symbolism conveyed by the artist. Composition and Subject Matter "The Olive Trees" depicts a landscape scene with a group of olive trees in the foreground, surrounded by a vast expanse of fields and...
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