On The Waterfront Analysis

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The film, which is set in Brooklyn’s Brighton Beach, “holds close to the theme of the novel: the real drug we’re all hooked on is the American Dream, with its promises of big cash paydays and fame and eventually happiness . . .” New York Times film critic Elvis Mitchell wrote in his review (1). The film

Robert Grey is an imagist who paints with words. Using imagery in his poems, Grey is able to visually communicate emotions and ideas. His poetry is concerned with the urbanisation effects on Australian nature and changes it brought within the lifestyle. This is metaphorically expressed in the poem ‘Journey: The North Coast’ as he dwells on the sheer beauty that can be found in the natural world in contrast to the alienated environments manufactured by men. In contrast to the idea of modernisation, Grey also expresses values of love and respect for the environment and nature through the physical and emotional journey. Additionally, the idea of Australian landscapes and strong sense of

5. Terry is partly a victim of circumstance due to being around the wrong people and not being smart. He was involved with the murder of Joey, because he raced pigeons with Joey and had a connection to get him on the roof top, which Johnny took to his advantage.

On the Waterfront is a film directed by Elia Kazan which illustrate the difficulties that the protagonist, Terry Malloy, has struggled in the early period of 1950s. Terry Malloy was a former prize-fighter who was bought up in a dark and brutal world of men. Since his career has ruined by the corrupted union which was controlled by Johnny Friendly, Terry was being recognized as a ‘bum’ within both the longshoremen and the mobs. This poor environment has created a false philosophy within Terry himself, ‘Do it to him, before he does it to you’. However, after he met Edie and Father Barry, Terry realized how wrong his philosophy was. Thus Terry, with his remaining conscience was able to stand up against Johnny Friendly and gain a new

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.

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

1. Judging from these two opposing accounts, what is it possible to discern regarding the attitude of Philadelphia sailors and shipbuilders toward the Jay Treaty?

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.

“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.

Should the waterfront redevelopment be based on tourism? What will the tourist attraction be? Will it be located on the waterfront, or be a part of the waterfront itself? For example, will the city locate a baseball stadium on the waterfront in order to provide a beautiful view of the bay (such as in San Francisco), or will the city and private partners develop water-based recreation, such as fishing or sightseeing tours? Some cities have successfully undertaken waterfront attraction projects, but many others have not succeeded; Cleveland is still waiting for a large renewal of its central business district, despite massive spending on a football stadium and the Rock and Roll Hall of

Chinatown is a drama/thriller starring Jack Nicholson who played the character of Jake Gittes. The plot of the story develops around Gittes job as a private investigator, and Gittes researches the background information of the water system for Los Angeles. Through Gittes investigation, the sudden death of Mr. Mulwray becomes the main plot line of the story. Ms. Mulwray, the wife hires Jake Gittes to investigate her husband for infidelity, but through his inspecting, he starts to uncover the truths within the Los Angeles water system. The characters of the film have a strange connection with each other, which makes the story rich in depth. This is powerful for the viewer because the potential of the plot can be expanded with extraordinary plot twists and character development. Personally, I thought the Roman Polanski constructed a phenomenal movie, because of the drama aspect. The conflict was clear thirty minutes into the film, and the direction of the film perfectly kept the audience glued to the plot of the movie. Chinatown provides effective elements of drama through intensive detail, and a strong plot; which makes the movie highly entertaining.

Dover Beach intrigued me as soon as I read the title. I have a great love of beaches, so I feel a connection with the speaker as he or she stands on the cliffs of Dover, looking out at the sea and reflecting on life. Arnold successfully captures the mystical beauty of the ocean as it echoes human existence and the struggles of life. The moods of the speaker throughout the poem change dramatically as do the moods of the sea. The irregular, unordered rhyme is representative of these inharmonious moods and struggles. In this case, the speaker seems to be struggling with the relationship with his or her partner.