Kyle MacLachlan

A Place Where Anyone Can Succeed? I. Introduction (Intro of topic): In today’s day and age it would be very difficult to find someone who has not heard of the American dream. Although most people have heard of the American dream, if you were to ask a couple people what the phrase means to them, there would probably be very different responses. With all the various interpretations of the American dream out there, it has probably become somewhat difficult to truly understand the meaning behind the

"Gran Torino," directed by Clint Eastwood, is a very moving and captivating drama. It's a simple story about tolerance and cultural differences, but also one of hope, self-sacrifice, and unlikely friendships. A former auto worker at Ford, Walt Kowalski has just had to put his longtime wife to rest when the story opens. From his scowl, it looks as if he would like to join her. Instead he sits on his front porch chugging can after can of cheap beer in the company of his yellow Labrador, Daisy, while

Controversy Behind South Park's Ethics South Park, the animated TV series aired on Comedy Central was created by Matt Stone and Trey Parker and is one of the many new shows that involve animation with high-level adult comedy that parodies current events going on across the United States and throughout the world. South Park is just one of many new shows that involve this sort of high end entertainment and they are taking the television ratings by storm. This show, along with others of its nature

Redemption is a capacity that both Amir from the remarkable novel Kite Runner, written by Khaled Hosseni along with Walt Kalwoski the main character of the unforgettable movie Gran Tornio, directed by Clint Eastwood, withhold. Both Walt and Amir were collided with life changing events that later shaped the individuals they are today. Nevertheless, throughout both stories, the protagonists are faced with opportunities to redeem themselves, often at the risk of hurting their loved ones more than they

GRAN TORINO ‘Identify critical moments in the film Gran Torino where Walt Kowalski is transformed from a racist tormented character to a compassionate father figure.‘ Gran Torino is a film directed by Clint Eastwood, with Eastwood who is also taking on the key role as the main character and protagonist; Walt Kowalski. Eastwood plays a retired auto worker and Korean War veteran who feels emptiness in his life. His character is happiest on his home porch, beer in hand, dog his only ally, his lawn

Gran Torino, directed by Clint Eastwood, is a very moving and captivating drama. When the story opens we see Walt Kowalski residing on his front porch drinking beer, while simultaneously watching the world with a squint and a torrent of harsh criticism. Walt has essentially no remaining family members, as his wife had just recently passed away, and he wants nothing to do with his two successful sons. It's a story about tolerance and cultural differences, but also one of hope, and unlikely friendships

The television show that I am choosing is South Park. It is about four elementary school boys Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, Eric Cartman, and Kenny McCormick and their daily adventures in South Park Colorado. The one character that I will be focusing on the most in this paper is Eric Cartman. He is known to be the trouble maker of the group and the one who causes the most problems and the antagonist in most of the episodes in the series. Eric is an only child and he has only grown up with his mother

Gran Torino Report A great majority of Walt’s and Thao’s differences are because of the contrasting cultures they originate from. Thao comes from the Hmong people and Walt is a Caucasian American. During the movie, the Hmong culture is expressed, the Hmong people express gratitude and thanks to people through gifts and in return, exchange for work. For example, when Thao apologized for attempting to steal Walt’s car, his mother and sister give Thao to Walt as a helping hand until his debt is paid

Moreover, in Gran Torino Walt is a Korean War veteran with prejudices towards other races and ethnicities. He isolates himself from others and has a disconnection with his family who are different from Walt’s more traditional way of life. Despite his loneliness and prejudices he lives in a predominately lower class Hmong neighborhood. The audience first sees Walt act out against his neighbors during the wake for his wife when a boy, Thao, asks to borrow jumper cables. Walt immediately lashes out

Opportunistic Torino The American Dream is all about opportunity. This opportunity is either given or must be earned. Clint Eastwood knew exactly how to show example of fairness in The American Dream as an opportunity. The touching film Gran Torino shows a wonderful example of obtaining The American Dream, as well as how much opportunity is related to it. The film Gran Torino is much more than a simple message to it’s viewers. This wonderfully creative movie directed by Clint Eastwood completely