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    a derivative of the “what is the purpose of my leadership” question asked by William George discussed in his article, “Note on why leaders lose their way” (2004, p.2). My leadership style is best illustrated by the following quote by Rear Admiral Grace Hopper (US Navy, retired): “you manage things, you lead people. We went overboard on management and forgot about leadership” (Schieber, 1987). I have fashioned my leadership style based on that quote as I have worked for my fair share of good leaders

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    1. The Basics: Multiple Means of Representation As a future teacher I expect to have many unique students, therefore, the means of representation exemplifies an important factor in creating a classroom environment where content is presented in variety. Since I learn in many different ways it will be easy for me to transition between multiple teaching and learning techniques in order to fit the needs of all students. For example, let’s say I am teaching a lesson on Figurative Language. I will introduce

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    Among many scholars, there is a general agreement concerning every scientific investigation, which should proceed in full consciousness from a specific starting point that in theology is the ontological Trinity. Kuyper acknowledges that around the epistemological investigation of the phenomena, there is a particular area of common territory without methodological dispute between the believer and the unbeliever. Thus, according to Kuyper’s view, there are three territories in which both the believers

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    of its main character, L.B. Jeffries (James Stewart). Jeffries is an observer by nature, a professional photographer confined to his apartment by an injury, with only insurance company nurse Stella (Thelma Ritter) and his girlfriend, Lisa Fremont (Grace Kelly) for company. This limitation impels him to begin observing his neighbors, and he witnesses events that lead him to believe Lars Thorwald (Raymond Burr) has murdered his wide. However, Jeffries’ watchful habit raises serious questions about the

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    Feminism In Rear Window

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    Within the action and suspense of Rear Window, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, the theme of feminism is uncovered. Throughout Rear Window, Lisa Fremont, the female protagonist, is a symbol of feminism due to her character transformation. In the beginning of Rear Window, Lisa Fremont is introduced during a conversation between L.B. “Jeff” Jefferies and his nurse Stella. Throughout this conversation, Jefferies describes his girlfriend Lisa as being “too perfect, she’s too talented, she’s too beautiful

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    Rear Window is odd in how it is filmed. Focusing on the idea of voyeurism and watching others. You see this is the first scene instead of seeing the main character or even side characters, you see the building the many apartments and the courtyard and then you meet Jeff. Jeff you can see is a broken man, he laying down sweating, unsleep on a chair. But you only see Jeff a glance like he is not important instead the film focus the people in the apartments nearby in the rest of film he will watch out

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    Rear Window is odd in how it is filmed. Emphasising the idea of voyeurism and watching others. You see, this is the first scene instead of seeing the main character or even side characters, you see the building of the many apartments and the courtyard and then you meet Jeff. Jeff you can see is a broken man, he lays down sweating, a sleep on a chair. But you only see Jeff a glance like he is not important instead the film focusses on the people in the apartments nearby in the rest of the film he

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    James Stewart, is the hindered photographer, who is confined to his apartment. To kill time, Jeff develops the “diseased” habit of watching his neighbors through his professional grade camera and lens. His girlfriend, Lisa Carol Fremont, played by Grace Kelly, is heavily involved in the fashion industry and is well known for her elegance. However, she deeply in love with Jeff and desperately wants to be a part of his life, even if that means she has to embark on the unpleasant, and often life-threatening

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    I chose to critique a movie called Rear Window, a realist film by Alfred Hitchcock produced in 1954. Starring James Stewart, Grace Kelly and, Wendell Corey. The genre is thriller and the sub genre suspense infused with mystery. Therefore, Rear Window one of Alfred Hitchcock’s highly inspired audience participation films. When a person watches it, he feels, tantalized, shocked, and exhilarated. Further in this essay, I will summarize the plots, discuss the styles used, and deconstruct parts of the

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    Behind My Name: Mary Grace Reeves The Story of My Search A person’s name is their most important characteristic and is often comprised of hidden significance and centurial “hand-me-downs”. When I was assigned to research my name, I had never thought of the importance of the name my parents had given me. As a child, I always found it annoying when my peers turned to snicker at me each time our church’s music minister asked for the congregation to stand and sing “Amazing Grace.” Each time I heard the

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