The Importance of Responsibility in the Filsm In Fried Green Tomatoes and A River Runs Through It

Throughout John Steinbeck’s novel The Grapes of Wrath, many concepts appear that were noted in How to Read Literature Like a Professor by Thomas C. Foster. However, the three chapters of Foster’s how-to guide that most apply to Steinbeck’s novel were “It’s All About Sex…,” “Every Trip is a Quest (Except When It’s Not),” and “It’s More Than Just Rain or Snow.” On more than one occasion these concepts are hidden within the book, and two of them actually seem somewhat linked together. After reading between the lines, The Grapes of Wrath has an extremely intricate plot and many ulterior meanings. Foster’s book helps to solve these meanings and make it so that the novel can be completely understood.

Frank Darabont (writer-director-producer) in 1999, returned to the director’s chair for the first time in five years. Darabont, who not only directed Shawshank Redemption, but adapted it from a Stephen King story, followed the exact same path with The Green Mile. The film was released by Warner Bros. Pictures, and Produced by Castle Rock Entertainment, Darkwoods Productions, and Warner Bros. David Valdes is the producer, David Tattersall, B.S.C. is the director of photography, Terence Marsh is the production designer, and Richard Francis-Bruce is the film editor.

Responsibility stays for the fight knowing what is ahead, irresponsibility goes into the fight as blind as could be. In the novel The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls, the Walls parents are frequently irresponsible. Rex Walls, Jeannette’s father, being misguided as a child, has no clear sight of the line between right and wrong. Though he does not intend for it to be harmful or have a negative impact, he still can never make the right decision. Initially Rex appears to have good intentions, however over the course of the book, it is clear he is unpredictable and irresponsible.

Jack meets Ralph on the beach after the first hunt, and “[Ralph says,] ‘The best thing we can do is get ourselves rescued.’ Jack had to think for a moment before he could remember what rescue was. ‘Rescue? Yes, of course! All the same, I’d like to catch a pig first’” (Golding 53). The boys have only been on the island for a few weeks, and have already lost touch with what society would place as priority. When Piggy dies, they have been on the island for months on end. The boys are stretched to the breaking point. They are near the point of insanity. Society acts as a lifeline, a tether that people cling to every day. It instills ideals, acceptable behavior, and keeps the animal that resides inside everyone at bay. Roger’s grasp on the tether slips, and he continues to float further away everyday that he remains on the island. Add the fact that he is young, and the responsibility he may have melts into his old life. Roger is not aware of the consequences of leaning on the lever to drop the rock. He has no reason to even think about the possibilities. Without society, people become anarchic and unable to function with deliberate thought. Roger develops an identical thought process long before Piggy dies. He simply cannot be held responsible with the situation that he is

“What’s Eating Gilbert’s Grape” directed by Lasse Hallstrom delves into elucidating the various effects of three development concepts: genetics, the effects of environmental influences on an individual’s development, and the effects of developmental influences on young adults and adolescents. Michael Rutter, in his article, “The Interplay of Nature, Nurture and Developmental Influences,” further emphasizes the interplays between nature, nurture and developmental influences to elaborate the multifactorial connections between the effects of different influences on childhood development. In “What’s Eating Gilbert’s Grape,” Hallstrom demonstrates how not only are genetics environment and developmental influences intertwined with one another; but

Being a moral person comes down to the choices being made. Whether they will create benefits or adversity for others around, they should satisfy the one making the decisions. The film, The Green Mile, directed by Frank Darabont, based on the novel written by Stephen King, displays many concepts of morality—what is right or wrong—through the decisions of the protagonists Paul Edgecomb and John Coffey. Paul and John reveal throughout the film that everyone can have different views, as both they both have various outlooks of the moral ideal. The concept of morality within the film develops through the complex decisions that the characters have to make. These decisions can lead to hardships for many others in the future, but the choices made throughout

Both girls obtain their own jobs to make their own money, but their fathers respond negatively towards their independence. When Jeanette works, her father “[slashes their piggybank] apart with a knife and [steals] all the money” (250). When Miranda works, her father is unappreciative and doesn’t understand why she needs a job. In addition, Jeanette's father tells many stories where he is always portrayed as the hero. However, time after time, he isn’t there for his children, and yet he still asks, “Have I ever let you down?” (248). Sadly, Jeanette never has the heart to tell her father that he has indeed let her down, several times. Her father makes many empty promises, like the glass castle for example. Her father told her he would build her a big, beautiful castle made of glass, but Jeannette’s hard work on the foundation ended up becoming a trash pile. Jeanette’s father also came home drunk many nights, where he would “[break] windows and [smash] dishes and furniture...then he’d look around at the mess and at [the] kids standing there.”

Any man that has children has the responsibility to be the best role model they can be. Been the best role model for a child is going to shaped how that child is going to be when they become an adult. But, if they are bad role model to their children, then, the children's future would not turn out to be successful, but very few can be successful. In the novel, The Glass Castle, by Jeannette Walls, Rex, Jeannette’s father, is an unsympathetic character because of his horrible example to his children. This can be viewed throughout the book because he is an alcoholic, uncaring, and selfish person. Rex is a very irresponsible person that only very few can relate.

In the year of 1939, the Great Depression affected the lives of many located within the United States. This was a severe, and most widespread depression which affected people across the world. For the reason that there was a fall of the stock market, a drought ravaged the agricultural heartland. Those who were dependent on their farmland to provide for their families became imposed by coercion to retreat and re-locate their entire families. This migration was a struggle during this period because the lack of resources and money to survive. Among other elements, starvation and homelessness caused many to die at an early age. John Steinbeck's, The Grapes of Wrath, exhibits the Joad's, a family who undergoes the collapse of the agrarian

    Steinbeck's political views are quite evident within The Grapes of Wrath. The subject of much controversy, The Grapes of Wrath serves as a social protest and commentary. Steinbeck's views as expressed through the novel tie directly into the Marxist ideals on communism.

He “led the way straight through the castles, kicking them over, burying the flowers, scattering the chosen stones,” only to remain, “watching the littluns.” Maurice, however, “still felt the unease of wrongdoing.” Jack’s only fault was yearning for power, which corrupts those who wield it. Roger is corrupted and malevolent without ever thirsting for this power, and is therefore more evil than Jack. Roger keeps to himself, much like Simon, and remains consistently evil throughout the novel. Near the beginning, he “picked up a stone, aimed, and threw it at Henry-threw it to miss,” held back by “the taboo of the old life.” Later, he did not miss and “with a sense of delirious abandonment, leaned all his weight on the lever,” releasing a huge boulder and killing Piggy. Under the weight of the boulder, “the conch exploded into a thousand white fragments and ceased to exist.” The main symbol for the democracy, equality and justice was indirectly destroyed by Roger. To him, “Ralph was a shock of hair and Piggy a bag of fat,” thus dehumanizing and objectifying them. When Sam and Eric were cornered by Jack’s group of savages, Roger demonstrates his enjoyment for hurting others by “[advancing] upon them as one wielding a nameless authority.” It was not for the sake of supremacy or control, but for unbridled sadistic pleasure. When Ralph finds Sam and Eric, they say that Roger is “a terror”. He also points out that Jack is a terror, but the twins respond with “only

“They had no argument, no system, nothing but their numbers and their needs. When there was work for a man, ten men fought for it – fought with a low wage. If that fella’ll work for thirty cents, I’ll work for twenty-five”(Steinbeck). The renowned novel, The Grapes of Wrath, is a realistic portrayal of life and social conditions during the 30’s when the Dust Bowl swept across the nation, causing many to fall deeper into the depression. This caused many families to leave their homes in search of a safer and more hopeful land. The Grapes of Wrath follows Tom Joad, his family, and many other migrant farmers as they migrate from their Oklahoma farms into their new, hope filled life in California. The struggles that these characters endure

The moment when the brothers meet Carrie Davis, is one that leads to many triumphs. She serves not only as their job coach, but also as their friend and mentor. She teaches them about many things such as; using a telephone, knocking and waiting to be invited in, and ultimately that a good friend can get you through anything. Watching this movie in the mindset of an ELL teacher it helps me to envision what my students might face.

Humans have adopted capitalism to provide a solution to the challenges of trade and to deal with poverty. They believe that a system of ownership where each pursuits self-interest is the best to promote the welfare of societies. However, capitalism does not have only positive results. It has led to a culture of man eat society such that each pursues his or her interests at the expense of others. John Steinberg has written a novel, The Grapes of Wrath, which captures the greed of man human beings in pursuit of profits. He shows how greed destroys and ruins the lives of many people and families.

Ray Robinson was born on September 23, 1930 (Ford 11), and one year later his brother George was born. Ray and his brother used to spend a long time together, and they both had a bond that couldn’t be broken. Ever since he was born Ray’s father was never there to support them. Both children have been raised by Aretha Robinson, their devoted and caring mother, and Mary Jane, his mother’s loyal and caring friend. (Ford 10) The Robinson family were very poor, but Ray’s mother worked her hardest to make sure they never went one night without food. Ray’s mother taught them to be responsible and how not to rely on anyone else but themselves at a very young age. One of the important things that Ray learned was how to do his chores, otherwise, he will be punished. As a young boy, life for Ray was perfect the way it was, until one tragic day, he saw his little brother drown