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- 7861: The Scarlet Letter: Different Levels Of Sin And Evil
- ... evil is the nature of man but that there are different magnitudes of evil; some choose to fight it, like Hester, and some choose to give in, like Chillingworth. Hester Prynne, a strong willed and brave woman, in respect to the two additional people, has committed the least amount of sin in the novel. In the eyes of the Puritan community, though, she has committed one of the worst possible sins ... can be imagined: adultery. They feel she is horrendously corrupt, yet it is not truly her fault. Hester is the victim of her husband, Roger Chillingworth’s (formerly Roger Prynne) stupidity by sending her to New England by herself, while he remained in Europe. Chillingworth even admitted that it was his fault when he voiced, “It was my folly! I have said it. But, up to that epoch of my life ... book together is one where Hester and Reverend Dimmesdale are in the woods and they are discussing the magnitude of their sin. Dimmesdale comments to Hester, “We are not, Hester, the worst sinners in the world. There is one worse than even the polluted priest! That old man’s revenge has been blacker than my sin. He has violated, in cold blood, the sanctity of a human heart. Thou and ...
- 7862: Forever Swing
- Forever Swing Some of the most extreme tortures and fears were experienced in the Extermination camps set up by Nazi troops during World War II. Hard labor and the constant paranoia destroyed lives, both physically and mentally. In the movie Swing Kids, many of the same behavioral traits that took place in the main characters throughout the film ... the destruction going on around them. Everyone had a different way of dealing with the pain. Some took more of a stand than others, but everyone feared what was surrounding their lives and engulfing their world. In Bettelheim’s essay, “Behavior in Extermination Camps”, we are taught that some of the German’s refused to believe that there actually was a problem. If possible, they would carry out their day turning ... morale! Well, I won’t!”. this is an example of fighting back in the sense that he took a stand. There were others around that agreed with what he was saying, yet no one was brave enough to stand with him. One of these people was Peter. He knew that Arvid was doing the right thing by standing up for his believe and freedoms, but he was too afraid to ...
- 7863: Essay Analyzing The Biographic
- ... their real life into their art. Tennessee Williams also had a great depression, like Tom. He managed his depression by writing poetry and plays that we just talked about. He left home to live in New Orleans when he was 28. Tom is a little bit younger than this when the play is in action. But he is also deeply depressed by the life around him at home and at work ... lobotomy. Laura in the play seems very strange sometimes. Tom says this about her. Laura is very different from other girls. In the eyes of others strangers she s terribly shy and lives in a world of her own and those things maker her seem a little peculiar to people outside the house (1166). Rose was almost all of her life in the sanitariums. Edwina tried to find Rose a mate ... illness has left her crippled exquisitely fragile (1146). Rose was more mentally crippled and not with a bad leg like Laura. But they are both crippled and fragile girls who are left alone in the world and abandoned by their fathers, their gentlemen callers, and their brothers in the end. Williams says this of Amanda, Tom s mother. A little woman of great but confused vitality clinging frantically to another ...
- 7864: Movie Review of It’s a Wonderful Life
- ... Bailey was an ordinary guy. An example of this was went he was at the train station waiting for his brother, Harry. He said, "Do you know what the three most exciting sounds in the world are?…Hanker chains, plane motors, and train whistles." He appreciated small things like that. I think that Jimmy Stewart played the role of George Bailey extremely well. Throughout the whole movie I continued to be ... from doing evil by committing suicide. The angel saved him in many ways. George didn’t commit suicide, because he was too busy saving Clarence. Clarence took him to "Pottersville" and showed him what the world would be like if he was never born. That saved George in a way as well. George learned what he had to be thankful for. I thought this film to be very intellectual. It told ... movie, George Bailey was strong about everything. He kept his head up high, and continued with his life. Also, another accurate account of the 1930’s was when Harry Bailey went away to fight in World War One. Then Mrs. Bailey and others went to help sew for the red cross. This movie was a very accurate story of one man, and his troubles in the 1930’s. I truly ...
- 7865: Camera Techniques Used In Shakespeare In Love
- ... rather than the character as the focus of attention. The very last scene in the movie is a perfect example of a long shot; where Viola is walking away up to the beach toward her brave new world. Another technique that was used was an establishing shot, which sets the scene. An example of this technique is the opening scene in the film where the camera shows a balcony, a stage, and ...
- 7866: ‘To Be Or Not To Be’
- ‘To Be Or Not To Be’ One of the most notable passages in the world is the soliloquy ‘To be or not to be’ in Shakespeare’s Hamlet. The passage is, besides an important climax in the underlying plot and theme of the play, perhaps the most revealing moment of ... Thus Hamlet has chosen to live and face the hardships of life. Shakespeare uses several images to portray these hardships within Hamlet’s life. Shakespeare uses sensual imagery to describe the turmoil within Hamlet’s world. Kinetic and auditory images are used to portray this state of agitation. Phrases such as “heart-ache…natural shocks”, “the whips and scorns of time “ and “pangs of despised love” accentuate Hamlet’s pain. The ... add to the idea of pain and struggle. The diction expresses Hamlet’s grotesque and inauspicious feelings towards life. Within the diction the cacophonous sound of “k, ck, g, t’ emphasize the struggles in the world. These words create a dour sound that reflects Hamlet’s opinion on the harsh world that we live in. Along with the diction and cacophony, metaphors also augment Hamlet’s mood. The calamity and ...
- 7867: The Simpsons: The History
- ... Springfield Elementary School, Bart's graffiti is roped off and tagged, "The Principal. By Bart Simpson. IQ 216." Bart's friends no longer like him, they refer to him as Poindexter. The kids at his new school trick him into giving up his lunch. In fact, Bart is miserable. Then, after turning himself green in an uneducated science experiment, Bart reveals to his new principal that he cheated on the test. That night, as Homer is helping Bart clean himself off, Bart tells Homer the same. Homer instantly transforms into a murderous rampage again. The episode ends with Bart ... inner child's trying to get out that behave just like Bart. We all do "pull a Homer" sometimes. It just happens. The show doesn't make us do it. It just happens. If this world did not have The Simpsons children would behave in the same manner, they just might laugh quite as much. --- WORKS CITED "22 Short Films About Springfield." The Simpsons. By: John Swartzwelder, Dir: Jim Reardon, ...
- 7868: Essay On Telemachos In The Odd
- ... is right, together they kill all 108 suitors. Telemachos shows quite a change from his former self. Standing beside and following his father's example has made Telemachos much moregrown up. He is now bold, brave, and courageous. He stands up to the suitors. When the townspeople come to avenge the deaths of their kin, Odysseus acknowledges that Telemachos is now and a man, and he must be brave and bring honor to his name. To this Telemachos answers: " 'You will see, dear father, if you wish, that as far as my will goes, I will not shame the blood that comes from you ... man from his home forced Telemachos to stand up and become one. He needed the help of Athena almost the whole time, but then again, so did his father Odysseus, a man known throughout the world for his bravery, strength, and cunning. Being a man in Greece basically means to stand up for yourself and be the master of your home. To fight with bravery and to display your strength. ...
- 7869: Little League Coaches
- ... Kids play sports because they have fun and they can dream of the fame and glory of professional athletics. Sports have many benefits besides entertainment values. There are many role models for children in the world of athletics. Normally, it is the professional athletes who are thought of as the role models for kids. Certainly, professional athletes can have a positive influence on children. But the true role models in sports aren't the superheroes of the sports world, they are the everyday people who strive to influence the lives of youth. It is safe to say that many kids will never have a relationship with a professional athlete. If someone is going to ... do when they grow up. The survey consisted of a 250 boys and girls ages 7-15 from various Cincinnati school districts. It was concluded that over 40% had aspirations of making it in the world of professional athletics. “The idea of being immortalized for nothing more playing a game puts the stars in their (kids) eyes and dreams in their heart. As an umpire it is very common for ...
- 7870: Perceptions of Leadership
- ... I think the process starts shortly after birth. I stated that I feel certain people strive to become leaders while others do not. I thought that leaders were out to prove themselves, to show the world what they are made of and what they can “conquer.” Many of the original qualities I thought a leader should have included honesty, organization, intelligence, communication skills and the capability to be humble, or to ... thought and analyzation. Curiosity is also a quality of leaders that I wouldn’t have thought of. However, it does make good sense. In order for a leader to take his or her followers into new terrain, he or she is going to have to be curious about what possibilities exist and how to achieve them. Without listing all the different aspects, I learned that there are really many differences between ... the terms were really one in the same. In order for a company to be successful, I think that leaders need managers, and vice-versa. A leader moves by passion and a desire to explore new territory. Leaders react to situations by how they feel, not by how the system says they should react. Managers react to situations by the book. Rather than serve themselves, they serve the company and ...
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