Hubert Humphrey

Greed has the been the main source of conflict in the Maltese Falcon. In the novel, the characters desperately chased after an infamous artifact known as the black bird. With thorough research, it had been discovered that this thousand year old artifact was worth millions of dollars. Yet, due to the existence of this bird, numerous people have been greatly affected. Various individuals have been intrigued by the bird and eventually become consumed by its value. But, the character who has truly

From high school girls desperately trying to be one of cool kids in school to corporate warriors rubbing elbows for that next promotion, nearly everyone has fantasized about being a part of the “in crowd”. What is it that makes the bonds and barriers of “in crowd” so unbreakable? Through sharing stories and reaching conclusions through discussion of those stories, members of small groups develop a common bond that shapes their social reality. An example of this bond is prominent in the CW’s hit show

The Maltese Falcon: Book Vs. Movie      Many time in our lives, we have seen the transformation of novels into movies. Some of them are equal to the novel, few are superior, and most are inferior. Why is this? Why is it that a story that was surely to be one of the best written stories ever, could turn out to be Hollywood flops? One reason is that in many transformations, the main characters are changed, some the way they look, others the way they act. On top of this, scenes are cut out and

From 1927 to 1944, Tamiris’s concert career persevered. During this time, she choreographed many works for herself and others, such as Martha Graham, Doris Humphrey, and members of the New Dance League and Group. Tamiris choreographed works that were forceful and vivacious to express her belief that life was a conflict.      Between 1928 and 1941, Helen Tamiris choreographed most likely

quality film over a time period, defining a classic and still today Casablanca remains a top American movie. Michael Curtiz, the director, shows World War II on the home front, using the setting to transfer the view point. The famous and popular Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, and Paul Henreid play the complex love triangle that leads the film to the stories purpose and theme. Casablanca illustrates liberal criticism through a hometown war rebellion setting, the nationalistic view points, and true

How significant was the threat posed to royal authority by the Western rising of 1549? Prior to the Western rising, also known as the Prayer Book rebellion, England had experienced uprisings. The Amicable Grant uprising in 1525 and the Pilgrimage of Grace in 1536 are just two examples of monumental uprisings that occurred. In 1549, large swathes of the country (23 counties) were shaken by rebellions. The huge geographical extent of the rebellions made them the most serious, widespread movements

The American dancer and choreographer Doris Humphrey played one of the pivotal roles in the development of the modern dancing. Humphrey with her deep contemplation of the possibilities of human body movement and its unique expression invented the new vocabulary of dance movement, built on the principles of the equilibrium and graceful gravity fall and recovery technique. The legendary dancer based her choreography on the constant search of the body equilibrium nuances and its principles. Using these

According to Casey Robinson, one of the scriptwriters for the film Casablanca was, “True Yesterday. True Today. True Tomorrow.” Casablanca, directed by the great Michael Curtiz, is one of the most famous, eminent classic films of all. But what makes this movie a “classic?” What makes it so timeless? What makes this film both a classic and timeless is the cast, the script, and the cinematography. The movie begins with a narrator explaining why Casablanca, Morocco is an important place. Due to the

Martha Graham wasn’t just an ordinary dancer, but an extraordinary choreographer and artist. You would expect an artist to just draw with pen and paper, but Martha wasn’t a regular artist she was different. She didn’t go by the rules of classical ballet, but created her own movements that showed internal feeling through movement. In addition to Martha’s creativity, she was also a critical modern dance figure in history and created a modern dance movement. Martha, full name of Martha Graham was born

Who: One choreographer that draw my attention is Martha Graham. Particularly, when I watched her dance ‘HERETIC’, I was emotional. What: Like I mentioned, the dance ‘HERETIC’ is the dance that I can never forget. I used to practice ballet. When I watched this video, it was so different than the dance I am familiar with. ‘HERETIC’ gave me a dark and ruthless feeling so that I literally felt cold while I watched the video. When: The dance was released around 1929. I think ‘HERETIC’ represents the