Jimmy Braddock Case Study

The Great Depression is seen as one of the most sorrowful and desolate times in the history of the United States. This time was the longest period of recession ever seen by this nation so far. It lasted from 1929 to 1939, over ten years of complete confusion and despondency within the people. Many Americans were affected greatly by this tragic time and sacrificed much of their lives so that they and their families may have the chance to live. This act of desperation can be seen throughout the movie, The Cinderella Man, where a professional boxer, Jim Braddock, becomes crippled by the depression, both economically and spiritually. The observer can see this through the explicit cinematography of the movie and depiction of the Great

During the great depression, everyone had lost everything that they owned, this is represented by the movie, “Cinderella Man”. James Braddock was fighter that much like everyone else had lost everything they owned in the depression. He was down on his luck and happen been winning many fights in the past until he got something better than the motivation to get a title, his family was his new found motive to fight. Braddock was a true symbol of the time period that he was fighting in because every American was trying to fight their way back to where they had previously been and get out of the pit they were in. There were a few historical inaccuracies and many historical accuracies that were added to give general effect. “Cinderella Man” was an

On a Sunday morning in 2000, Brenton Butler went from being a fifteen-year old high school student to a suspected criminal being held in a ten by ten room. The police department in Jacksonville, Florida were convinced that he was their murderer because of his appearance, and more importantly because he was chosen. After hours of being tormented both mentally and physically, Brenton Butler signed a confession that changed his life.

Cinderella Man is a flim based on the rise of World Championship boxer James Braddock. Braddock's life was affected heavily by the great depression, and the film does well to show this. The film also does a good job of chronicling the life of the everyday man during the great depression. This essay aims to discuss the role of the stock market crash in the beginning of the great depression, the effects of the depression on the life of the everyday man, and the effects of the depression on the life of James J Braddock and his family.

Melvin Fuller is a patient on the medical-surgical unit who was admitted during the previous evening for exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He is an 83-year-old widower with two children who both live an hour away. He lives in a small house and is independent in his care. He has a housekeeper who comes in once a week to clean and fix some meals for him. He was brought to the hospital by his son who was visiting. His children visit him at least once a month. Mr. Fuller has COPD and type 2 diabetes. Alicia Brown is a 19-year-old nursing student in her first clinical rotation. She has been assigned to Mr. Fuller for morning care. Alicia enters Mr. Fuller’s room and notices that coffee has been spilled on his bed and

Aaron Hernandez was a Patriot’s star player at the age of 23 with a 25-million-dollar contract. June 26, 2013, Hernandez was arrested and dropped from the Patriots team for allegedly shooting and killing Daniel Abreu, Safiro Furtado in 2012, and Odin Lloyd in 2013. Hernandez had gotten a drink spilled on him in a club by Abreu and Furtado, and Hernandez followed them, pulled up to their car and shot a loaded revolver towards the victims. Charged with double homicide, investigators found evidence linking this 2012 case to his case about Lloyd. Within less than a year, Hernandez was charged with first-degree murder, his destiny of becoming a football superstar was taken away.

I am the Assistant Deputy In Charge of the high threat capital murder case of U.S. vs. Ricky Fackrell and Christopher Cramer currently underway in Beaumont, TX. Both defendants are federal inmates and members of the violent prison gang Soldiers of Aryan Culture. These defendants are accused of stabbing another inmate at least 68 times, inflicting mortal wounds to the victim. During the course of this trial, both inmates have made spontaneous outbursts during the trial and veiled threats towards prosecutors and prosecution witnesses. These defendants are considered extremely violent, as defendant Fackrell has an additional murder charge pending, where he is accused of stomping the head of another inmate, causing that inmate to enter a vegetative

In Cinderella Man, James Braddock and his family demonstrate that the Great Depression was a tough time of unemployment and bankruptcy. On October Twenty Ninth, Nineteen Twenty Nine, the stock market crashed, leaving millions of the United States with little, to no money left in their pockets. Not only that, but the employment rate went up to twenty five percent, making it difficult for poverty-stricken people to find well needed jobs. It was challenging for anyone to provide for their family or put food on the table everyday. Many families ended up in “hoovervilles,” which were shantytowns that accommodated the homeless. Most hoovervilles were particularly dangerous. In relation, James Braddock in Cinderella Man, loses his children once the Great Depression hits, because he can not afford to keep them fed and cared for. James and his family has to move to a poor neighborhood because he could no longer afford his house. To try and provide for his family and find income, James Braddock works at the docks where only a few men get picked each day to do strenuous work for low amounts of money. He pursues the job, even with a

In July 2016, Ezekiel Elliott, running back of the Dallas Cowboys, was accused by his ex-girlfriend of physically attacking her several times, including pushing her into a wall. This woman posted several photos on social media of bruises on her body that she claimed were made by Elliot during the attacks. Although no charges were pressed and he was not arrested, the NFL conducted an investigation on Elliott and the alleged abuse over the following year; after a thorough thirteen - month long investigation, he was officially suspended by the NFL on August 11 for six games. Ezekiel Elliott has denied all these claims and stated that the woman’s bruises were obtained in a bar fight, and many fans believe the victim is falsifying her story to gain

The film represents the great depression and Braddock’s life during the time of the early 1900’s. Braddock was struggling to keep food on the table and electricity for his family to survive the cold days and nights in New York. Subsequently, James Braddock resulted in the government assistance to help him in a time of need. Eventually with the win of some fights Braddock returns to repay the money he received from the government. “This is liberalism at its worst: we will give scraps to the starving as long as they have the moral fortitude to pay it back.” (Zirin, 2005) this scene in the film sparked up some controversy leaving a

The Great Depression affected many Americans throughout the 1930s. Many people had no source of income and had no other choice but to travel and find new jobs. In John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men, George Milton and Lennie Small wander through California in search of a new job that would help them make enough money to live their American dream on “the fatta the lan’”(Steinbeck 14). George and Lennie’s hard work and determination is not enough for them to live their dream. Lennie has a mental disability that slows the two friends down from living their dream; they have to run from job to job because of Lennie’s unintentional actions.

Cinderella Man is a famous, nonfiction film that was directed by Ron Howard and produced in 2005. The timing of the production of this film can strike as interesting, and maybe even odd; this is because the film begins in the times of the roaring 20’s, when the United States experienced a peak in economic successes. However, the 20’s is not the only developed time period, rather, it is the 30’s that most of the action in the film protagonists’ story will take place. Jim Braddock, a well known, wealthy, married man takes the lead position to show audiences the first-hand impact that the Great Depression had on families of all backgrounds. Braddock's riches-to-rags-to-riches story has inspired the value behind family and hard work and brought hope to his neighbors and fans who found themselves also struggling to find work and pay their bills during one of the greatest the economic downturns in history.

Fred Barley is a 19 year old man who rode six hours on a bicycle to get to Gordon College which is located in Barnesville, Georgia. Barley was riding in 100 degree weather; his mission was to get to Barnesville so he could get a part time job before the other students could. Barley stayed in the bushes in his tent with a box of cereal. Police officers found Barley and heard his story. The police payed for Barley to stay in a motel for two days, shortly after Gordon College allowed him to move in his dorm. Barley’s story began to spread, people started giving donations and raised near $40,000. A lady named Casey Blaney was touched by Barley’s story and found employment for him. Barley now has a job as a dishwasher in a pizza

Jimmie Cates stated he remembers that he stole two stereos out of two school buses and then told a friend that he had them. He stated he got a phone call from someone asking to purchase them so he set up a time to meet. Jimmie Cates stated when the person came to his home to purchase the stereos he realized it was an undercover officer. He stated he turned over the stereos and confessed to what he had done. He stated this is the only thing on his record and the only trouble he has ever been in.

“The Rocking Horse Winner” is a short story written by D.H Lawrence that follows the short and tragic life of a boy named Paul, who assumes he has amazing luck after realizing he can predict racehorse winners by furiously riding his rocking horse until he reaches a trance-like state. Unfortunately, as his family takes advantage of his gift and starts gaining more money, Paul’s luck begins to kill him. Literally. Throughout the story, there are several themes evident, such as wealth, life, conscious, existence; luck, family, and greed. The conflicts displayed are man vs man, man vs self, and man vs. society. The rocking horse has become an obsession for paul and the potential benefits it would have on his family, ultimately not knowing the actual harm it will cause.