Matt Saracen

Holden vs. Will The characters Holden Caulfield, from J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye, and Will Hunting, from Good Will Hunting, have very similar personalities; however, they live in completely different worlds. The Catcher in the Rye is narrated by Holden Caulfield. He is a seventeen year old from New York City, and in the book, he comes to terms with his past. The story is told from a psychiatric institution. The movie Good Will Hunting is about a very intelligent twenty year old, Will

The First Amendment, granting Americans the right to freedom of press, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of assembly and freedom to petition the government, has been one of the most heavily debated since its ratification in 1791. For years, court cases pertaining to the amendment have abounded, particularly in relation to the freedom of speech. From cases defining obscenity to those allowing for expression, the meaning of the freedom of speech has changed greatly through the years.

Authorised Discounts: He is authorised to give £200 discount if he chooses to have the MSC logo printed on the kit by us. If wanting more discounts, offer 5% off original prices of kit – offer 10% max. Don’t offer 10% straight off because if he will be happy with 5%, then we would be wasting money. If he is still not satisfied, ask to come back to him because you will need to consult the board on what prices to offer to ensure we make maximum profit, while still gaining his order. Task 2:

The difference between the intended meaning of media texts and what the audience actually perceives can be shockingly different. Producers of media can do everything possible to force audiences to experience their work in the way they want them to, but in the end they still take away many different meanings even within the same audience. Stuart Hall outlines this in his encoding and decoding model. One of the most apparent examples of this is the television show South Park. The television show South

the Departed and Infernal Affairs both create a thrilling story of the mafia.     The first major difference that caught my eye is the similar love interest in the Departed. In this rendition, Billy Costigan (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Colin Sullivan (Matt Damon) both share an interest with the police psychiatrist. This adds a unique way to connect the characters. Throughout the film, Billy and Colin never met or interacted with each other. However, with both of them visiting the psychiatrist, it provides

She slumped against the door. “I’m sorry, Sherry, but I don’t.” He remembered seeing a 24-hour Walmart up the highway and drove there. “Paul, I’m so tired of living like this.” “I hear you. I do.” He pulled into the Wal-mart’s massive lot and parked in a far corner. “Stay put until I come back.” “How long will you be?” “Not long.” He climbed out and shut the door quietly. Ten minutes later he pulled up in a red Honda Civic. He rolled down the window. “Come on.” She walked to the car and climbed

This paper will discuss the relationship between Will Hunting and the psychologist Sean Mcguire in the movie Good Will Hunting. The struggles that occur between these main characters will be analyzed and their meanings found. A basic outline of the movie will be included to give the larger picture and its influence upon the two men. An Analysis of the Movie ?Good Will Hunting? and the Main Characters Will Hunting and Sean Mcguire Outline: 1. Description of the Movie a. Setting of the movie

The Success of the Simpsons The Improbable Long-Term Success of The Simpsons When examining the history of modern prime-time television, there is a certain pattern that virtually every successful show inevitably falls into. After a period of initial success, perhaps lasting three or four years, the writing on the show becomes stale by using the same format and same jokes over and over. The viewing audience becomes bored, and eventually, the show fades into television oblivion. Or, as Jeff

The Simpsons How does a television series keep going in this time of ever changing network schedules and shows that grow stale after twelve weeks? The Simpsons have not only lasted, but it has also become a staple of American life. Many tribute this longevity to the witty and hilarious satire that is present in every episode. By using incongruity, sarcasm, exaggeration, and other comedic techniques, The Simpsons satirizes most aspects of ordinary life, from family, to TV, to religion, achieving the

Through out Psychology in Cinema course, we have discussed the many strengths and “weaknesses” as shown through various characters in featured films. Films such as: Sully, Good Will Hunting, Freedom Writers, Concussion and more. In the beginning of our course, each of us had to take a character strengths test, know as a VIA survey. Based on my results, my top five character strengths (in order) are: Appreciation of Beauty & Excellence, Perspective, Social intelligence, Judgement and Honesty. Starting