Prior to watching The Titanic, I had heard a lot about the strenuous journeys those traveling on the voyage underwent. I have never fully watched the movie; therefore, I was unaware of how difficult of an expedition it truly was. The beginning of the movie shows the pleasant and lavish lives that many people experience. While there are different classes of guests on the vessel, most people were able to enjoy themselves and the amentities aboard the majestic ship. As the movie progressed the passengers, however, on the ship found themselves in a fatal situation: the ship had hit an iceberg and began to sink. I was extremely surprised to discover that the ship did not have enough lifeboats to accommodate every passenger, not even half at that. I found the mal preparation for such a grand ship to be a huge shock. I could not believe the owner of the ship would choose having a “less crowded deck” over the safety of its passengers. This atrocity altered my movie-watching exprience, for I knew what was in store. All of the dead bodies floating in the ocean while the staff were looking to fill the lifeboats influenced me greatly because I could not help but think: if the ship had more lifeboats would there be more survivors today? As I saw the deceased families and even children, I couldn't help but think, had the ship had more lifeboats could those people still be living today? Could there have been less fatalities? It is a depressing thought, yet I was appalled by the lack of planning. On a much more jovial note, I found Jack and Rose’s dedication between one another very inspiring. Watching their selflessness throughout the film made me feel almost selfish, for I cannot see myself ever risking my life for another person. One specific scene which was the most profound in my eyes was when Rose got off of the lifeboat to be with Jack. She risked a chance of survival, which so few had the luxury of, to be with the one she loved. Aside from that scene, they are constantly there for each other and risking their own lives in support for the other. The titanic personifies the American dream throughout the entirety of the movie. The American Dream is defined as “the idea that an individual’s hard work and self
For some the American dream is the value of hard work. To others it's a huge emphasis on material possessions. So, the American dream is no longer the American dream. It is a dream that anyone and everyone can relate to. This dream is the idea of having what ever you want. May it be material goods, ideas and values, or freedoms and rights. This idea also represents the uniqueness of America. It is a dream a lot of people around the world don't get to enjoy;
In multiple countries, changes were made in construction and safety features of ships due to the Titanic's sinking and loss of 1,523 people (Deitz, 2012). A law called the Maritime Conventions Act of 1911 was made after the tragic sinking of the Titanic, stating that if a ship is able to help another ship in danger it must or else it would be a crime (Lane, 2004). Though the world was devastated by the loss of the Titanic and its passengers, they used it to create a safer and better environment for the ships we sail on and see today. Supplying enough lifeboats to support a ship's passengers and crew, moving at slow to medium speed at night, and having more frequent lifeboat drills were some of the substantial changes made to the sailing world after the disaster (Lane, 2004). Important changes were made to make sure that there would not be another fatal accident like that of the Titanic.
Rose’s distraught for her marriage with fiancé is very evident in her facial expression as she runs to the stern and looks off to the ocean. When Jack enters the scene, it is apparent that he is nervous; but, as he approaches Rose, his face reflects calm but courage. While attempting to discourage her from suicide, Jack realizes she is actually very disturbed, but afraid to jump.In this case, he shares with her some anecdotes on his experience with ice fishing to ease her stress off. Examining another sub-scene where she trips and falls, we can see his courageous face turning into a face of her new hope for life. Her face is brightened, her eyes are mesmerized, and her mind is strengthened by the end of this shot leaving audience enchanted.
The movie Titanic, based on personal stories from the ship’s passengers, expresses the importance of safety precautions and the division of class as well as spreading awareness of the issue. The ship set sail in April of 1912 from Southampton in United Kingdom to New York City. When it sank, about 1,500 people died. Though the main characters in the movie were fictional, there were five characters that were based off of real people who were on the ship. Margaret Brown, Archibald Gracie, Captain Edward John Smith, Thomas Andrews and Joseph Bruce Ismay were those five. The captain of the ship was Edward John Smith, and his personal story is shown throughout the movie. Smiths’ attempts to save lives were not
The American Dream is one of the things that describes what America is made of. Although the definition of the American Dream may be different from individual to individual, the main purpose is one thing: to gain the wealth and success you need to live a good life. People come to America because this is the land where you have equal opportunity, and the ability to become very successful. There have been many movies and books that depict the American Dream, but both show that the American Dream is not always the happy story that most Americans yearn for. These two movies are Citizen Kane and Mildred Pierce. As these two movies show that the American Dream is not what it seems, they show how middle class life
Titanic portrayed sexuality with attraction between a man and a woman. Rose was a beautiful woman whom her fiancée Hockley was the son of a rich and powerful steel mill owner. However, the sexual interest here was actually in the form of business. Rose was marrying him because of the money Hockley would inherit when his father died, a very prominent practice during that time. Men with power and money were shown to be desirable from all of Rose 's companions on the ship. This common theme of sexuality was broken from Jack 's introduction into Rose 's life. Jack was a polar opposite of Hockley, and he took on a different theme of sexuality of being free, seeing a woman as an equal, and not being rich. Jack ' sexuality was expressed in may forms different from Hockley. When he saved Rose from falling overboard, in his folk-style dancing with Rose, and in his chase of Rose which included kissing and having sex with her. Jack’s simple flirtation with Rose and his later aid in her freedom from the gender binds she was in became the cornerstone of the theme of the movie.
The American Dream is about the pursuit of happiness. It inspires people of the past, present and future to work hard and stay determined. The dream gives people a hope of a better life. Although the path to the American Dream looks different for every person, it is a significant idea in our history and culture. Literary works such as I Too, Vietnam Boat Person, and The Pursuit of Happyness explore the idea of the American Dream extensively. The American dream is achieved by staying positive and working hard for a goal
The American dream is diverse individualistically but collectively sought throughout society. In the film, the dream was to have a lot of money nice cars and clothes. There is a scene
The desire to work hard for what one wants can be accomplished. The dream is represented by the ideas of a self-sufficient men and women who work hard to achieve the goal of becoming successful. Although the American Dream can seem like the best thing that can possibly happen to someone it has brought some people into not living
The American dream is an idea that many americans aspire during their living in america. This being it is the concept that the american dream is an illusion of keeping a dream in mind. In fact, in the story Walter illustrates his American dream “And I’ll pull the car up on the driveway.. just a black plain Chrysler, I think with white walls-
The movie Titanic, directed by James Cameron, was a fictional story based on the true ship, Titanic. Cameron's movie was based on a love story; however, the focus of this paper will be on some of the differences between the two classes aboard the Titanic. This movie clearly portrayed how differently the first and second-class people were treated during the time of the Titanic. This can be related to many other times in American history when groups were segregated as well.
When analyzing this disaster the first thing to consider is the engineer’s design of the Titanic. The Titanic was employing many new and innovative designs that were believed to make the Titanic the safest ship ever built at that time. The engineer’s of the vessel made claims that the Titanic was “unsinkable” and that “even in the worst possible accident at sea, the ship should have stayed afloat for two to three days.” One of the features that lead them to this claim was the 16 watertight compartments in the hull of the ship. The way they were designed allowed for up to four compartments to be breached and they ship would still carry
Within the context of film industry, the film Titanic by James Cameron belongs to epic romance/ disaster genre. The film, released in 1997, was a global box office hit because the director provided equal importance to history, fiction and romance. To be specific, one can see that the film’s plot is based upon the history of RMS Titanic. On the other side, the main characters including the protagonist and the heroine (Jack Dawson and Rose DeWitt Bukater/Dawson) are fictional characters. Besides, the element of romance between the main characters (Jack and Rose) is the film’s main attraction. Thesis statement: The critical analysis of the film Titanic proves that the innovative mode of storytelling (flash back and other techniques),
The movie “Crash” is the best representation of what I consider the American dream based upon how each character tries to create a better life for themselves. However, the American dream varies based upon the individual. For example, it can be anything that an individual desire and strives to achieve in life. Such as, riches and fame to simply having a family and living a happy life.
Inside the setting of film industry, the film Titanic by James Cameron has a place with epic sentiment/disaster sort. The movie, released in 1997, was a worldwide film industry hit because of the fact that the director gave measure up to significance to history, fiction and sentiment. To be particular, one can see that the film's plot depends on the historical background of RMS Titanic. On the opposite side, the primary characters including the protagonist and the woman of courage (Jack Dawson and Rose DeWitt Bukater) are fictive characters. Plus, the component of romance between the primary characters (Jack and Rose) is the movie’s fundamental attraction.The film uncovers the critical and ramantic story of two young people, Jack Dawson and Rose Bukater who while on Titanic ship from the shoreline of England to the United States, began to fall in love at first sight regardless of their diverse social classes.