Carrie

Fear and Confusion in films Psycho and Carrie In horror films, there is always one scene that opens up the perceived realm of normality to that of fear and confusion. Directors and authors alike use these scenes to show the change in the pace of the film. In both the movie Psycho (1960) and Carrie (1976), shower scenes are used to mark this epic turning point with sexuality, blood and voyeurism; the most important ingredients to horror. The idea of sneaking around

The novel, “Sister Carrie’’, is full of much drama and manipulation. The protagonist seeks living in the high class way and is determined to do so. In order to get what she wants, she uses others to get it for her. She is so obsessed with fame and wealth that she manipulates whoever and whenever with her charm and grace. The protagonist, Carrie, was an intriguing character. She appeared to be very emotional and unstable in her feelings. She was over the moon at certain times of the day and depressed

viewers fail to remember these performers are just like them. Aside from the makeup and expensive wardrobe, actors can strongly influence millions on and off screen. Born October 21, 1956, Carrie Fisher grew up surrounded by spotlight and fame radiating from her mother and father: Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher. Carrie, more famously remembered for her role as Princess Leia from the Star Wars franchise, is a prime example of an actress who contributed more to the world than her entertainment skills.

and worship are just a few words that embody Carrie Underwood’s lifestyle and beliefs. Underwood grew up in small town Checotah, Oklahoma where her passion for singing began in her church choir. From there her talent and fame only escalated. She came into the public’s eye in 2004 when she auditioned and later won season 4 of American Idol- earning her college credit towards a Mass Communications degree that she graduated with shortly after her win (“Carrie Underwood” People). Underwood was later named

justify doing things by any means possible. Carrie, by Stephen King, is the story of a young girl and the sudden discovery of her telekinetic abilities. Carrie has been abused, both physically and emotionally, all of her life by her mother and her peers at school. Upon discovering her abilities, Carrie decides that she will make them all pay, and she does. Looking at the two of us, Carrie and I have the same personality type we are independent and like to

Theodore Dreiser’s Sister Carrie is a simple tale of a young, pretty eighteen year old girl Caroline Meeber also know as Carrie. When Carrie got on the train from Columbia City to Chicago she had only few cheap items in her trunk and her sister’s address on a piece of paper. Being only eighteen she was still "full of the illusions of ignorance and youth"(Dreiser, 7). She was both afraid of the things to come and exited by the countless possibilities offered by one of the largest cities

The 1981 film Blow Out and the 1976 film Carrie are just two of over thirty films directed by Brian De Palma. Although they span an array of genres and topics, De Palma’s films are recognizable by his distinct director’s touch. De Palma’s films adhere to Andrew Sarris’s concept the auteur theory, which posits that each film contains the director’s distinguishable artistic personality. This artistic nature of both the film and director is evident in the unique and consistent visual style and thematic

What Goes Around Comes Around In Carrie, Stephen King writes about a young teenage girl named Carietta White. Carrie is teased and bullied throughout her life by her peers, but what they do not know is that she has a gift. The gift she has is telekinesis. According to the novel, telekinesis is Her gift is brought to light when she cannot deal with being bullied anymore showing how bullying is harmful to a person mentally and physically. According to the Free Dictionary, a bully is Bullying can

Carrie Underwood is a beautiful, young, amazing, creative, and outstanding woman. She is now a country singer because of American Idol. She went to American Idol in May of 2004 and reached finals in May 2005. She won American Idol because of her amazing viewers. Carrie has now received many awards being a country singer. Through everything Underwood is now one of the most popular country singers alive today. (La Bella, New York: Rosen Central, 2008.) On March 10, 1983 Carrie Marie Underwood was

Characterization in Sister Carrie      The theme of unrequited love and unfulfilled ambitions, against a backdrop of a nation being transformed by industrialism and capitalism, provides the substance of Theodore Dreiser's Sister Carrie.  During the late 19th Century we encounter three main characters who demonstrate this underlying motif:  Carrie Meeber, Charles H. Drouet, and George W. Hurstwood.  Carrie will fulfill many of her desires for riches and success, but her insatiable appetite will