“I’m Standin over Here Now.” at the End of on the Waterfront Terry Has Gained a New Understanding of Himself and the World. Discuss.

In effect, Alvy attempts to help himself and his family cope with the loss of a family member, Liz. Furthermore, Liz’s beat friend Zooey blames herself for the Liz’s death. This is shown during Zooey’s conversation on the phone, “I mean, if he hadn’t asked me to the prom, I wouldn’t have told Liz to meet me at the mall, and she wouldn’t be… [dead]” (Zevin 192) and during school, Zooey “speaks regularly about [Liz] with Edward, Liz’s ex-boyfriend” (Zevin 198). In a way, when Zooey grief about Liz’s death, by talking about her regularly, and blaming herself for Liz’s death; it is her way of coping with life. Ultimately, the people who were dear to Liz must cope with her passing, in any

big event and lead Ed to his next card and clues. 2. Why does Ed feel guilty at the end of the game?

Terry’s guilt begins to be harder to bear as he gets closer to Edie. He is starting to look at Johnny Friendly as a criminal, a man that shouldn't get away with murder, instead of a powerful man in which he should fear. Terry’s values are shifting as he starts to ponder testifying. He sees the pain in Edie as she wants answers of who killed her brother.

His motives and true colors start to show just after their marriage and before they leave to Thailand. It is described that Jack, despite his hollywood features and dazzling charm, has a appetite for psychological (and physical) torture. Her fear of him increased when Jack told her about his childhood story of how he became what he is now. It even muddled her skills of observation. That can be seen when she tried to escape the hotel room on the first day of their honeymoon. The fear even increased more when she found that there was no way out of what she had gone into. She either obeyed Jack and let millie get into harm 's way or the latter was being sent to an asylum, since she fell into Jack’s trap giving him evidence that she was not sound of mind.

* Edie wants Terry to help her find Joey’s murderer. But he is partly to blame.

Both texts depict an antihero who committed an irreversible sin, sinking them into despair, and leaving them craving for salvation. In the opening scenes of On the Waterfront, Kazan’s use of a close up shot of Terry Malloy’s face is a manifestation of how Terry is being harried by the guilt of Joey Doyle’s death. He thought the mob “was just gonna lean on him a bit”, instead,

Kazan’s 1954 film “On the Waterfront” highlights how the corruption on the waterfront is due to the union exploiting their power. Kazan shows how characters in the film are scared to speak out against the corruption on the docks, as the union instils fear to all workers. The unions is controlled by Johnny Friendly who is seen as the leader, who controls everyone on the New Jersey docks. Kazan also integrates the use of symbols and metaphors to show the extent of the union power and authority.

Fortunately, the novel reclaims momentum and suspense as Ed is tasked with Ace of Spades, particularly 23 Clown Street. The second assignment, 23 Clown Street, provides the audience insight regarding Beverly’s (Ma) hatred towards Ed and the legacy of his father. Initially, Zusak creates apprehension as Ed visits Melusso’s restaurant various times without any change. Apprehension escalates as a conflict is introduced: Ed’s mother dines with another man. This moment transcends the need for language, and empathy is truly established. Zusak allows for the audience to experience the shock, anger, and sadness in which Ed is enduring. Ed’s confrontation with Ma at her house creates tension as Ed finally questions her hatred. Unsurprisingly, Ma mercilessly scorns Ed to the extent that the audience experiences the excruciating pain and confusion that Ed endures. This portrayed flawlessly through characterization and powerful figurative language that truly captures the intensity of Ed’s emotions. However, Zusak bewilders the readers as Ed finally rises up to his mother. This scene provides satisfaction to the audience as he exclaims every thought, emotion that has been concealed within him. Simultaneously, the audience witnesses a significant progression of Ed’s character as he no longer accepts the criticism of his mother. However, it is Ed’s epiphany of the definition of success which astonishes the readers as they bear witness to Ed’s development.

On the Waterfront is a film where a young man has to struggle between conflicting choices in the harsh brutal waterfront days of the 1950s. Director Elia Kazan chose to shoot the film in black and white, to use as a contrast between the obvious right and wrong state of affairs on the waterfront. However obvious it is, the decisions Terry Malloy must make are not so easy. Sticking to the waterfront ideals of being "D and D" and self-preservation, Terry is seen as selfish, uncaring and also as someone with no brains, no honour; essentially "a bum." Throughout the film

On the Waterfront is set on the docks, a very dismal place. The black and white photography make the streets, alleyways and small, cramped apartments seem dark and bleak. While the union bosses live well, the workers seem trapped by their situation, with no way to get out. Terry Malloy is a low level worker for the union boss, who is not really aware that he is a part of the corruption. He is asked to lure Joey Doyle to the roof of his apartment building, and believes that the union men just want to “lean on him a little bit” (On the Waterfront) about testifying before the waterfront crime commission. When he learns that he actually lured Joey to his death, he is upset by the fact that he betrayed his friend, and acts very defensively when

In the movie, “On The WaterFront”, I would apply the theory of virtue ethics to the problem that Terry faced in corrupt union. According to virtue ethics, “we know what is morally correct because it is what the virtuous person or one who has good characters would do” (module 7). Virtue ethics is different than the theory of utilitarianism and deontologism. The action isn’t judged by its outcome or rule but by a person who acts. Virtue ethics looks deeply into a person’s soul. It looks for a person’s good characteristics. It claims that no matter what you do as long as your are a virtuous person, your action is morally correct. For instance, a honest person is put into a situation where he has to choose either to tell his Mom about his Dad’s affair or not to. He loves both of his parents. He knows his Mom would leave the house if she knew the truth. He nevers wants them to be separated. His Dad will be in big trouble if his secret gets revealed. But, it wouldn’t be fair for Mom staying home and cooking for the family while Dad is happy with another woman. Also, he never hides things from his parents before. Therefore, he decides to tell his Mom the truth despite of the fear of separation and Dad being mad at him. We are not born with innate good character traits. We develop good potential from time to time as we grow. In order to develop virtues, we have to keep practicing them until they become a habit.

The scene’s introduced with Terry and Edie captured from a long shot angle, which also creates the setting. Terry and Edie are staged on the rocks surrounded by the neighboring the water front and dock. In addition, a view of New York City can be seen the background. As Malloy reveals to Edie his involvement in her brother’s death, an extreme close-up is utilized on both characters. It allows the viewers to the emotion and agitation that is tied to Malloy’s confession.

On the Waterfront is a classic, award-winning and controversial film. It received eight academy-awards in 1954, including best-picture and director. The director, Eliza Kazan, in collaboration with Budd Schulberg wrote the film’s screenplay. Based on actual dockside events in Hoboken, New Jersey, On the Waterfront is a story of a dock worker who tried to overthrow a corrupt union.

Although Ed is described by his wife as the calm one in the relationship, after she leaves him he begins to become more hostile with his son. Christopher, while trying to figure out who killed his neighbor's dog, accidentally starts to uncover secrets about his mom and Ed. Christopher records everything that he does in a notebook, because he is trying to write a book. When Ed finds Christopher's notebook and reads that Christopher has been hearing things about his mother, Ed becomes scared that Christopher will find out more, and

“On the Waterfront” was photographed in such a captivating way. Boris Kaufman had a vision ahead of his time. Many scenes in the movie are understood, not just through the script, but from the cinematography as well. Three scenes in particular catch my eye. It is the artistic style and flare of conveying the same idea in multiple mediums. The first scene is when Terry and Edie are on the rooftop at Joey’s pigeon coup. This scene portrays the moment in which I believe was the catalyst for Terry that lead him to be truthful to Evie and stand up to Friendly. The second scene that I will speak about is when “Kayo” Dugan is killed. When the preacher is giving his speech to all the longshoremen. That speech was a testament of one man speaking out for what he knew was right. The third scene that I will choose for this essay is where Terry walks to Friendly’s dock office. After the fight, Terry’s march to work puts you on the edge of your seat. Each scene has depth that few movies achieve.