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    towards their boyfriends and husbands. When Warner and Elle were dating she went for her father being her guide to Warner doing it, because “men [compete] to be the driving force in her life’s direction” (O’Sullivan 47). The men in Elle’s life wanted to be the one she follows, so she was expected to go from her father to Warner. Through the beginning of Legally Blonde it is shown, similar to older America, how it was the expectation that girls, like Elle, are to be depended on the men in the lives, both

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    beginning of the movie it shows Elle Woods, the main character, as a blonde heiress who likes to party and just wants to be a trophy wife. When her long-time boyfriend Warner leaves her before he goes off to Harvard she becomes determined to get him back by becoming a “serious” lawyer, and attending the same school. Upon her arrival, she finds out that he has gotten engaged to another girl, Vivian. Vivian, later in the semester, invites her to a “costume” party. When Elle arrives as a bunny she realizes

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    Elle Woods was the typical sorority girl while at CULA- she loved shopping; her friends; and her boyfriend, Warner. With her father’s money on her side, Elle never prioritized her education or working. She assumed her future held a marriage to Warner and life as a trophy wife; but when Warner declares Elle a hindrance to his goals of graduating from Harvard University, she becomes determined to do the same. Realizing no amount of money could buy admission to Harvard, Elle works valiantly toward her

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    similar to me is the main character from the character movie Legally Blonde. Elle Woods and I both have lots of trouble getting to the point fast enough to tell what we are trying to tell you about. We both share the love for the study of law. When Elle first went to Harvard law school she wasn’t really there to learn the basics of law. Finally, we both had to adjust to a different school and environment. You see Elle didn’t just go to Harvard law. She moved from her former college, which is just

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    Puzzle Pieces of Humanity The elements of humanity that are intricately interwoven to define a human are comparable to the complex puzzles that children often fret over, and piece together to create a beautiful picture. Humanity cannot be defined in one general term, but frequently requires a deeper understanding of the categories that all humans fall under. Without humanity, the human population would be lead to commit atrocious crimes and would allow themselves to live without feeling emotion

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    Ancient Greece, Medea was focused on a leading woman who was driven and ambitious. A more modern film, Legally Blonde, shows a girl persistently going against the flow to make dreams come true. Today, I am going to show how the plot and personalities of Elle Wood from Legally Blonde and Medea are alike using their shameful break ups, revenge, friendships, obstacles, and how this makes them good heroes. What shame was brought about when Jason dumped Medea? To answer this, there are a few basic things that

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    Legally Blonde tells the story of Elle Woods, an upbeat and optimistic sorority girl who, over the course of the movie, transitions from a simple college student with few professional aspirations into a successful law student. Elle initially presents herself as a stereotypical sorority girl: vain, superficial, and self-obsessed. As such, she consistently faces discrimination from her friends, family, and colleagues alike. The film wants the audience to view Elle as a woman who rises up above the

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    acclaimed 2001 film, Legally Blonde, the main character, Elle Woods, is a fantastic feminine icon for females. The film represents the struggle of women to prove their ability. Remarkably, Elle never succumbs to those who so strongly see her as being stupid. While others put down her abilities and intelligence, Elle hardly ever doubts herself. She moves through the world with pure confidence. As Callahan, a law professor at Harvard who later selects Elle Woods for his internship quips, “it’s as if she just

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    takes off to the closing of the curtain at the end. Legally Blonde: The Musical starts off by capturing the audience's attention and winning their hearts with the characters and the acting that takes place in this performance. The main character, Elle Woods, played by Laura Bell Bundy in the Broadway production, soared though this musical with her singing, dancing and radiating energy. Bundy was a sight to see on the stage as she made every line believable while achieving at looking like she was

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    the theme of identity is prevalent in each piece, and consider the significance of the theme in each work. Legally Blonde (2001) directed by Robert Luketic suggests that a person’s identity does not limit their capabilities to succeed in any way. Elle Woods, in an attempt to prove to her boyfriend and peers that she is a serious person, transforms from a stereotypical sorority girl into a lawyer working at a prestigious law firm. Luketic uses the cliche sorority girl character in order to prove

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