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porch swing, and a dog bouncing about (Calder, 1999, p. 3). So what does it take to acquire this dream one may ask. The answer may seem simple, but rather is the product of years of credit and debit management, defined by the ever illusive credit score and intertwined with financial success, and hard work. Fewer than half of Americans, 44%, actually believe they have attained the American dream, another 31% believe they will acquire it in their lifetime, and only 3% of the nation does not

I believe the moment that means the most to me in life is the one that I thought I could never achieve. The feeling of uncertainty about taking the GED test was something that overwhelmed me. Every year I would pick up the books that had been stored away and try again to see if I was ready. Each time I would walk away thinking, “I’m just not ready yet,” and this became a pattern for many years. The day I walked out of the testing center for the last time I walked away with a feeling of accomplishment

Confused is a film that follows a plethora of characters on the last day of school before summer vacation. Although lacking in tangible plot, it makes a bold attempt to encompass and present the zeitgeist of the 1970s. In my opinion it is as if Dazed and Confused was produced in hopes of making those viewers who lived through the 1970s feel a sense of nostalgia. The film’s trajectory, harnessing of zeitgeist, and soundtrack are all very similar to George Lucas’s American Graffiti—a film that also successfully

strategically attacked by the entire bird population in the area. Alfred Hitchcock’s film, “The Birds” better utilizes suspense compared to Daphne Du Maurier’s “The Birds” because it shows the birds destruction and harm, the sudden hardship of the animal, and the use of words and angles. Alfred Hitchcock’s use of destruction and harm throughout the film helps drive the plot by giving a glance of the first bird attack. During the film when Mitch, the main character, puts the dresser against the door in order

through the music, the story is about the music. To accent the various songs throughout the film, various colors are used prominently to symbolize the emotion and atmosphere of the characters and plot. A common visual theme of the film is the use of the color red. Whenever it’s seen in frame, it pops out. Typically symbolic of passion, frustration, and intensity. The most prime use of the color red in the film is its association with the Girl. Typically, when she is seen, she is wearing at least

1. Soundtrack Listen to the soundtrack several times, without looking at the screen. Take notes on the music, voiceover, sound effects and dialogue. How does the soundtrack develop plot, character, ideas, or mood? How does it affect the audience? Music describe gentle/ atmospheric music effect It describes the sound effect; birds chirping, sound of the nature and friendly conversations happening. Voiceover describe Aibileen explaining that Minny's daughter is working because Minny lost her

Nano Nagle was born in 1718, Country Cork, Republic of Ireland and died on April 26, 1784. Nano Nagle founded the Presentation Sister of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Ireland and was also a pioneer of Catholic education in Ireland. In this essay I will give an overview of the life of Nano Nagle, the significant events, her achievements and sacrifices and the hardships Nano endured. I will also discuss how Nano Nagle responded to the needs of the faithful and how the key messages of Nagle, inspired and

that being trendy with the newest styles and clothes is actually killing hundreds of garment workers around the world. The astounding film The True Cost, directed by Andrew Morgan, was released in 2015 and shows just how much of an impact fashion has on other people and the world. The documentary is rated PG 13, and is 1hr 30 minutes long. The main objective of the film is to show and explain the harsh conditions in the fashion industry, and to demonstrate how cheaply priced clothing has negative repercussions

Casablanca, like the rain and the voice tone are important. The sound of the rain in the film, was added to scenes that presented sadness or agony. A clear example is when Ilsa leaves Rick alone at the train station. Rick was disappointed after reading Ilsa’s goodbye letter: “Richard, I cannot go

John Williams is probably one of the most well known composers in history. If there’s any doubt in anyone’s mind, just think back to some of the most iconic movies of the past (like Jaws, Star Wars, E.T., Schindler’s List, Jurassic Park, Harry Potter, and even Memoirs of a Geisha) and the most striking feature about all of these movies is their amazing soundtracks. They compel and spellbind us; tying magical stories together with even more poignant melodies to captivate the mind’s imagery. No other