Errol Morris Liar, Pants On Fire

The suspense is if any of the lights will stay lit. The sound of the vicious waves crashing against the lighthouse was evidence of “the lighthouse…being swallowed by the angry ocean.” This quote reveals visual imagery of the waves crashing against the lighthouse. In addition, to depicting a fearful mood, it creates a mood of apprehension since the question of the safety of the character arises. Vivid imagery enhances the mood of uneasiness throughout the

Imagery was used throughout the passage to illustrate the feelings the Mackerels give to the author, which is shinny, colorful and almost sparkling. Imagery such as “sun on gasoline” allows the readers to come up with vivid scenes from author’s description. The use of imagery is very engaging, it is used to not only for detailed information but also to attract the reader's’ attention,

The image shows a sailing ship, it could be an optimistic view of the painter expressing their particular direction of their goals and how we make choices in life. Or goals that are merely drifting away because it is difficult to get what we want out of life at times. Also sailing away could be a form of independence and freedom were we wish to break free from the constraints of everything we do in our daily lives. sailing on stormy waters depicts the difficulty of our choices and that things might be tough going forward. Or simply the strong desire to change life symbolizing the positive changes of our

This is to give a vivid imagination to the reader. At the end of the story the narrator makes some vivid similes such as “The third wave moved forward, huge, furious, implacable. It fairly swallowed the dinghy, and almost simultaneously the men tumbled into the sea”(212). Here he is speaking of the waves as if they were human by stating they are “furious” and “fairly swallowed the dinghy”. Once rescued the narrator describes the night as follows: “When it came night, the white waves paced to and fro in the moonlight, and the wind brought the sound of the great sea’s voice to the men on the shore, and they felt that they could then be interpreters.”

Close-up of the ship’s leading edge charging through seas to project force and power. Long shot elegantly places Titanic against sunlight promoting grandeur and romantic sea setting. Again, another small ship the Nomadic is included as a size reference. Long shot on “flat” calm waters sets up the next act. Medium shot of the bow down with instructions to pan left to right to drive the ship into its demise.

The authors tell the reader that a picture must be interpreted like an essay or piece of writing. The motive and goal of the author or photographer must be figured out.

Nathaniel Hawthorne, as an admirer of psychology, uses a distinctive theme of moral ambiguity amongst his characters in the novel The Scarlet Letter. The characters, in particular Hester Prynne, Arthur Dimmesdale, and Roger Chillingworth, are rather difficult to classify as either good or bad; they are simply human. Hawthorne’s moral ambiguity amongst these characters makes them more relatable to real human beings and serves as a clear portrayal of the complex human psyche. One can not be defined as simply bad or good; humans are much more complex than these two binary words which is why Hawthorne’s realization of moral ambiguity is quite profound.

Changes of perception: Through appearances, deception and the truth Appearances and perceptions never show the whole story. Often people perceive others and the world around differently than the reality it actually is. The truth is often overshadowed by other’s interpretations and views. Due to this, what we see or hear becomes what we believe. Oscar Wilde’s novel The Picture of Dorian Gray, Baz Luhrmann’s film

Many words have been exchanged between Fortunato and Montresor many of which were insults. As the conversations went on the insults continued digging more and more at Montresor. The verbal abuse continued twisting Montresor's mind for the worse. Montresor decided to kill Fortunato in a way his words could never hurt him again. Putting his thoughts into action Montresor conveniently runs into Fortunato at the carnival mentioning "My dear Fortunato, you are luckily met. How remarkably well you are looking to-day. But I have received a pipe of what passes for Amontillado, and I have my doubts." The alcoholic Fortunato was he followed his friend into the family Catacomb below the ground to taste the rare prize soon realizing they were not just there for the drink. Montresor excitedly ends the ruthless statements that through him over the edge by putting the last brick into place rewarding himself with the sound of a tune known as the Fortunato Jingle.

It is said that “The true content of a photograph is invisible, for it derives from a play not with form but with time”. This makes me think that the real content of a picture, which is what the photographer tried to express, is not evident to perceive unless an explanatory text is provided. In fact, I believe that our perceptions of pictures changes over time as the historical context do. In addition, our opinions are never fixed as they are influenced by our environment. Therefore, when looking at a particular picture at a given time, it is certain that our perception of it will be different in the future based on what happen between the first time and second time we saw it.

One of these such claims is the fact of what photographs can’t do, which is narrate, and in the case of public photographs, are but “a seized set of appearances.” This is certainly true in the case of this photograph, which captures only a few seconds of a larger tragedy. By looking at this photograph, we cannot tell how the subject ended up on the train tracks, the reaction of anyone who witnessed the event, the subject’s occupation, social status, or even his name. He is reduced to colored pixels on the front page of a newspaper for all of New York City, if not the world, to see. He has literally become a seized set of appearances-- his last moments, something which should be private and restricted to his family and loved ones, was seized by the mere act of a clicking shutter. All else about the incident is lost, the perpetrator’s name and motive, the moments preceding it, are part of a narration that we cannot glean from this single photograph. What we as viewers do get is a feeling of being shocked and disturbed, pitying the victim and his family. Berger is correct-- this photograph on its own narrates nothing. But its power comes from the fact that this audience is familiar enough with the setting to create their own narration, to almost cathartically channel their own fears into this photo of Mr.

In “Ways of Seeing”, John Berger, an English art critic, argues that images are important for the present-day by saying, “No other kind of relic or text from the past can offer such direct testimony about the world which surrounded other people at other times. In this respect images are more precise and richer literature” (10). John Berger allowed others to see the true meaning behind certain art pieces in “Ways of Seeing”. Images and art show what people experienced in the past allowing others to see for themselves rather than be told how an event occurred. There are two images that represent the above claim, Arnold Eagle and David Robbins’ photo of a little boy in New York City, and Dorothea Lange’s image of a migratory family from Texas; both were taken during the Great Depression.

I think the artist is able to communicate the bad condition of the ship and its crew is in. The mood of the work is scary and gloomy. The design and intensity of the waves, the changing weather, and the ships in the ocean seem to make the scene come alive. It really conveys a since of naturalism in the painting the way it depicts the environment around the ship.

The beautiful painting is a visual treat to anyone laying eyes on it. The blue sky the wavy water the sailboats all are ironic to any coastal shore. The moon on the distance is an indication that it’s early dusk or dawn. The sea looks windswept but calm and clear rather than stormy and angry. The ship is setting out on a long journey but the butterflies are an indication to a positive spin on departure so it’s probably intended for people who have had or will have firsthand experience with departure and those emotions.

I am convinced I am the product of a/the Creator. As a human being, I am the highest form of earthly life, made in the image of that Creator, God. It says in the bible that he formed man out of dust from the ground, blew into his nostrils the breath of life, “and the man came to be a living soul.” (Ge 2:7; 1Co 15:45)