Ellen MacArthur

I interviewed my very good friend from high school, Maeleigh, and her recent girlfriend, Anna. Maeleigh and Anna have completely different “coming out” stories at this point in their lives. Growing up with Maeleigh, I was able to see how her life was affected by being gay. I know more about her lifestyle and story than most would and it was difficult for her to figure herself out. Mae was very confused and distraught as she got older and she started to realize she was not the so called “normal” little

become the best they can possibly be” (Pierson). Kaye Gibbons’ novel, Ellen Foster, recounts the journey of a young girl who is actively searching for her champion; someone who will take her in and love her as their own. She does this while also interjecting the experiences she has with her new family. Born as Bertha Kaye Batts in 1960, Kaye Gibbons was the child of a farmer and grew up poor (Disheroon-Green). Her first novel, Ellen Foster, began as poem that eventually grew into something much greater

(Albert Brooks), Nemo’s dad to keep going, no matter what the complications are! Thus, Dory has been viewed as a strong character of self-determination, who once makes up her mind, tends to achieve her goal. Despite her short-term memory loss, Dory (Ellen DeGeneres) is determined to reunite with her family no matter what the obstacles in Finding Dory (2016). Dory’s personality is one of the most memorable characteristics of any Disney character which will be remembered for years to come. Her attitude

The Representation of Women in Some Like It Hot and Alien 3 This essay will be about how women are and have been represented in films in the past and how they are represented nowadays. I will be looking at the roles and representations of women in 'Some Like It Hot' and 'Alien 3'. 'Some Like It Hot' was made in 1958. Marilyn Monroe starts in the comedy as Sugar Cane who is a very feminine musician. 'Alien 3' on the other hand was made 40 years after and is a sci-fi

Ellen Foster "When I was little I would think of ways to kill my daddy." [P.1], says eleven-year-old Ellen. Thus the young narrator begins her life-story, in the process painting an extraordinary self-portrait. “Ellen Foster” is a powerful story of a young girl growing up in a burdensome world. As one reads this work presented by Kaye Gibbons, a chill runs down their back. Ellen, the main character is faced with a hard life dealing with endless losses, with the deaths of both her parents and

C. Psychoanalysis as a political weapon in Alien i. Male action and female inaction There are two major examples of male activeness and female passiveness in Alien: the chestburster scene and the differences between Ripley and Dallas as the protagonist. In the iconic chestburster scene the crew are seated peacefully as they prepare to return to stasis, however this peace is disturbed when Kane convulses and a chestburster bursts out of him. Only the male characters are active in this scene: Parker

communication with a colony of people on a planet that the corporation is trying to develop an atmosphere on. The investigation soon turns into a fight for survival and escape, as the colony has been overrun by aliens and is now their breeding grounds. Ellen Ripley, who is played by Sigourney Weaver, is the advisor to the expedition, but quickly becomes the group’s anointed leader. Ripley was recovered by a team, who found her in a state of hibernation, after she had to blow up her ship, because an alien

The Ellen Show as a Television Succeeding Phenomenon The Ellen DeGeneres show “Ellen” has garnered a massive audience and held the leading position in the industry. The TV show has increased in both audience and popularity since its beginning in September 2003. Currently, the show distributed by Warner Bros television and has 15 seasons. The show has both entertainment and inspiration features that attract a large number of viewers. Specifically, the celebrity and talented children increase interest

Most international students happen to have some major and minor struggles when they come to the USA. People from different countries usually have different background, different thoughts, different culture. Therefore, international students who come to the USA, tend to struggle with some problems. The three most important challenges international students face can be categorized into three groups: emotional challenges such as culture shock and homesick, social challenges, and academic challenges

That's what your soul was put on this Earth to be. Find that truth, live that truth and everything else will come.”– Ellen DeGeneres. Ellen DeGeneres is one of America's most well known comedians and also a very prominent gay/lesbian role model for the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) community. From 2013 till today, she has been the host of an award winning talk show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show. DeGeneres is also a twelve-time Emmy award winner, an actress, a producer, and an animal rights