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- 2081: King Lear: Everything About the Play Hangs on First Two Scenes
- ... for what he really is. The views of King Lear himself are more apparent in the first scene than the views of any other character. When the play starts out, Lear is very much in control of his kingdom "but the very first scene gives us a hint of how Lear is going to lose contact with his natural relation to his environment." (The Development of Shakespeare's Imagery, 134) Armed ... side. This trait of Lear's is what causes the onset of his madness and is thus a very important part of his psyche to consider. Since Lear feels that he has to be in control of every situation, when the time finally comes that he realizes he no longer has control of anything, he snaps. "More and more Lear loses contact with the outside world; words become for him less a means of communication with others than a means of expression of what goes on ...
- 2082: "All I Know Is What I Read In The Papers" - Will Rogers
- ... possibilities for change in the union"(17). The lack of real direction and purpose in the mandate of this team suggests that its emergence was to assure the public that the government is still in control and has alternate plans to deal with the problem. The reality is that there can be no control over something that the government only has a half say in, there is no control on the side of Quebec because the Parti Quebecois has political power at this time. "Oh Lord, teach us to utter words that are gentle and tender because tomorrow we may have to eat ...
- 2083: Star Trek - The Next Generation
- ... towards the Federations way. Star date 32917.4: It's been 6 months since my initial encounter with Captain Shaq. We now have the controlling power in the quadrant, and we are able to keep control of the quadrant with the help of our new starbase D.R.S.6- -DEEP IN ROMULAN SPACE IN 6 MONTHS. With an up and running starbase that has a fleet of 10 ships, if ... my Strategy. The Cardasens made a surprise attack on the Gallron fleet and destroyed all 13 ships, including Gallron's ship. With the death of Gallron the Klingon leader, it will be near impossible to control the last remaining Kilngon battle fleet, Alpha Flight. I now have even a bigger problem than the loss of the fleet. The box had collapsed, and when there was an opening, the Romulans and the ... but to live the deal. And I guess the Cardasens will have to live with the deal for the rest of their life. As for the Romulans we ceased all of their military and have control of 65% of their land. The Federation worked out a deal with them saying that we will keep them safe from any race that may try to get a foothold on their land and ...
- 2084: Of Mice and Men: A Comprehensive Comparison of Novel and Movie
- ... Overall, the casting and photography was excellent. Another reason why I liked the film better was because of its dramatic conclusion. At the end of the novel we know what that George has Carlson's gun and then we know what is going to happen. At the end of the film, we don't know George has the gun and we can't see that he is holding the gun to the back of Lennie's head. This makes for a very dramatic ending. Because I read the novel, I knew what was going to happen, but I still was very drawn into the ...
- 2085: "In Cold Blood" Review
- ... obviously is the murders and the run from the law. Other subplots that are shown are Smith's internal fight with his past in which his father deserted him, and at one point, had a gun pointed to his head. Also there appears to be tension between Smith and Hickock. They think differently at times, especially when it comes to the discussion of the crime. You can't help but feel ... by the actors in my opinion. They all seemed real and seemed to fit in with the setting and the time period. I think that Hickock and Smith are not victims of forces beyond their control, they are victims of, at least in Smith's case, a bad upbringing. The two murderers have no direction in their lives. The only skills that Hickock seems to know is how to steal things ...
- 2086: Children, TV, and Violence
- ... Although this is a step in the right direction, more action is needed. So where does the solution lay? There are several options some are obvious and some are just mere ideas. One way to control the television is to not turn it on. Another idea is to not purchase a television, but that is ridiculous because television can be informative and educational. Just when it seems that all hope is ... television by youngsters. This chip could be inserted into all new television sets and would enable the owner to define what type of television shows could be viewed at home. This gives the parents total control over what is viewed on the set when no one is home to keep an eye on the nest. The chip is complete with a password to stop the little computer genius from overriding any ... supposed fact that it would have a cathartic affect on the populace. Others are weary about who decides what television show is violent or what movie is too risqu. They fear the government will take control over what the people will see and for that reason the V-Chip is unconstitutional. But the V-Chip should be offered nevertheless to those who want to take advantage of what it has ...
- 2087: Oedipus the King: A Tragic Hero
- ... a flaw of character or to an error of judgement, we discover that his downfall results from acts for which he himself is responsible. Oedipus is responsible for his own downfall. Through anger he lost control of his actions. On his way to Thebes, Oedipus came upon a chariot drawn by horses. As the charioteer pushed him off the road, Oedipus struck him with rage. The old man saw me/ and ... blessings upon his children, and prepares to endure his own exile. He falls from a high estate, but is uplifted in moral dignity. Anger, overconfidence, pride and frustration misguided Oedipus to think he was in control of his own life. He is ultimately in control of his own downfall. He is responsible for the consequences of his choices. Even the greatest of men can crumble to ruins. All human are subject to suffering and pain.
- 2088: Review of Shaw Shank Redemption
- ... having an affair with another man. The man was a golf pro that she had met somewhere and was sleeping with him behind her husbands' back. Andy then in rage went out to buy a gun and one night he was outside the guy's house while Andy's wife was in with him. The next day came and the two bodies were found dead in each other's arms with bullet wounds. All of the evidence pointed to Andy and he went on trial. The judge asked him what he had done with the gun that he had bought. Andy said that he had thrown it over the bridge after he had left the house, but he hadn't been the one that shot them. He told the judge that he just left before he did anything stupid and just threw the gun away. Andy was still found guilty because all of the evidence pointed to him and he had no real alibi. He then went to prison and this is where he would live his life ...
- 2089: Movie Preview For Silent Scream in THX
- ... camra starts going closer and closer into his eyes until you can see flames which keep getting bigger and bigger until it looks as if you are in the so called HELL. BOOM! A loud gun shot is heard through out the theatre and the screen goes blank again. A man with a very familiar commanding voice starts speaking, He was neglected, rejected and subjected to pain of which no one ... to concentrate enough to make his power work for him, not against him. A street pimp hits his employee for the money and Mike see's this and confronts the pimp. The pimp pulls a gun but Mike looks into the pimps eyes and has him move the gun to his head and has the pimp pull the trigger. Mike picks up the wallet and the keys of the pimps car and throws it to the employee telling her to leave and never ...
- 2090: Comparing Washington and Macbeth: The Fate of a Nation
- ... command that the colonial militia emerged victorious against the British. However, in defeating the British another threat to American democracy had been released. This threat was Washington himself. Washington had the colonial militia under his control. He could have easily performed a "coup d'ιtat" and seized control of the newly freed nation. However, Washington's ambitions were not to become a dictator, or king. He believed that power did not come from controlling others, but from the honor and respect that was ... his immense powers. With these actions, Washington assured the success of a new democratic nation. MacBeth, like Washington, was power hungry and very successful in war. However, he felt that power came from wealth and control over his subordinates. As a king, MacBeth abused his power. His first priority was to secure his own safety, and not his country's. He does this by assassinating Banquo. This action shows only ...
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