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    times. The depiction of inequality between male and female was unintentionally portrayed by Nathaniel Hawthorne in his book, “The Scarlet Letter. “In Heaven’s own time, a new truth would be revealed, in order to establish the whole relation between man and woman on a surer ground of mutual happiness.” Nathaniel Hawthorne's depicted the predicament of women who strived to reach enfranchisement through the character Hester Prynnes and how the Puritans societies opinion had a tole on her reputation

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    The effect of pride is the centers piece of man’s perpetual role in his own destruction. This is illustrated by various characters’ such as Creon in Antigone by Sophocles, Oedipus in Oedipus the King by Sophocles and the Trojans in the Aeneid by Virgil. In the Antigone we see the consequence of one’s pride and desire for power take hold, when Creon decides to punish Antigone for disobeying the law off the land and proving Polynices with a burial. The disregard for any form of sympathy would eventually

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    The Drive Film Techniques

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    The lighting created a contrast between the characters, the actor’s position added drama and thriller, and finally the boundaries between with in the characters had illustrated entrapment as well as the proximity demonstrating the relationship between the character’s. Overall I enjoyed this movie it really did make me see the actual visual art of film it’s not always about the dialogue if not the way the movie is presented

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    for him when he was getting raped but later makes peace with Hassan. Secondly, when Baba cannot accept Amir for who he is, later he then redeems himself by making him a new life. Lastly, when Soraya breaks strict Afghan rules by running away with a man, but later redeems herself by confessing her sin to Amir before marrying him. Khaled Hosseini exemplifies through Amir, that to get over

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    the real world and how it affects us. Ray Bradbury is one specific author who writes powerful text and shows certain themes. Bradbury was born August 22, 1920, and started writing at the age of 12. His most iconic works are Fahrenheit 451, The Illustrated Man, and The Martian Chronicles. Bradbury often tells ideas of social issues and the dangers of technology. In both All Summer in a Day and The Other Foot, they both portray a certain character/group of people who are challenged by society and deal

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    Who is important? In her essay “The Smurfette Principle”, Katha Pollitt writes that commercial television and the views of preschoolers TV programs neatly divided between the genders. Pollitt describes boys are always more important, and take starring role in contemporary television shows, movies, cartoons then girls are in the supporting role. This theory split their consciousness, change both boys and girls. One of the most successful and popular comedies on television in the 21st century

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    Gregg Bentley had a similar way of seeing things. He writes in this short essay,“Literature provides us with a variety of lenses by means of which to rethink the material and ideological spaces that we occupy in this world.” This is what Mark Twain illustrated in Huckleberry Finn. He used the scenes in the book to challenge the ideologies of his readers, and by challenging the

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    Gregg Bentley had a similar way of seeing things. He writes in this short essay,“Literature provides us with a variety of lenses by means of which to rethink the material and ideological spaces that we occupy in this world.” This is what Mark Twain illustrated in Huckleberry Finn. He used the scenes in the book to challenge the ideologies of his readers, and by challenging the reader he is

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    regard, exhibited through Creon’s tragic downfall. In the beginning of Antigone, Creon and his people firmly believe in the power of his authority and his leadership of the city of Thebes. When Creon argues with his son Haemon, he tells him “that man the city places in authority, his orders must be obeyed,” so much that “whoever places a friend above the good of his own country, he is nothing” (748-750, 203-204). The citizens place Creon in authority, so he urges his people to obey his edicts and

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    Sternfeld Images

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    Detailing any image is crucial in making the audience understand the message behind an image. Sternfeld uses this fact to give details about a particular criminal act that illustrated in his book. Details such as date, place and circumstances that lead to that crime are given for every image(s) (Luc Sante). The captions that accompany the images show that Sternfeld believes in presenting his images of crime using both images and wording. Understanding crime is not possible without the details about

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