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The Portrayal of the Gangster Genre in American and British Cinema in 'Goodfellas' by Martin Scorcese and 'Layer Cake' by Matthew Vaughn The media has a vital role in the characterization of the gangster genre and presents a particular image with which the audience forms certain associations and expectations. For example, the use of transport, clothing, language and weapons are key paradigms that are executed to ensure that the gangster genre is presented the way one would

The movie “GATTACA” was a science fiction film, but it carries a social message as well. The title includes the letters G, A, T, and C which stands for guanine, adenine, thymine, and cytosine which are all nucleobases of DNA. This nominated masterpiece carries a story in the future where it is possible to conceive babies using the best hereditary traits artificially to make perfect individuals. The main character Vincent Freeman has unimaginable enthusiasm to achieve his life goal through massive

Speaking of watching a live opera, I had two extremely different experiences. Before taking this course, I have never watched a live opera in person. When I went to New York City during the spring break, I watched Prince Igor in the Metropolitan Opera House. And at the end of March, I watched The Magic Flute produced by the Music School of UM in the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre. It is apparent that the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre is not as magnificent as the Metropolitan Opera House in regard to construction

Bel Canto by Ann Patchett The theme of the novel draws its most core intensities from the art of opera. Patchett fantastically utilizes the language and the pathos of music for the examination of jungle born revolutionaries and the international hostages. This novel reflects our extraordinary aptitude to structure emotional associations in improbable and shaky ways. Manette Ansay, author of Midnight Champagne says: "Let me put this plainly: Ann Patchett has written the best book I have read in a

In the year 1600 to 1800 in Italy, Castration is young boys was very common. Castration is the surgical removal of the testicles, which gave allowed males to have the vocal range of a woman and the lung capacity of a man. This practice however had to be allowed by the parents of the child. Parents did this in hopes that their children would grow up to be an accomplished opera star. Opera stars who had been castrated were paid the highest of all musicians. Parents could be doing this for the possible

Jack Logan, the main character of the novel Losers Take All by David Klass, is a senior Fremont High School. Fremont High School is a “sports powerhouse known through New Jersey as ‘Muscles High’” (Klass 3). When their old principal suddenly dies while running in a race, Mr. Muhldinger, the football coach, becomes principal and sets a school rule requiring all seniors to play a sport. The new principal unsuccessfully attempts to recruit Jack to join the football team, knowing that Jack’s father

Compare the ways Sherriff presents the main character of Stanhope in Journey’s End with Faulks’ presentation of Stephen in Birdsong Both “Journey’s End” by R.C. Sherriff and “Birdsong” by Sebastian Faulks portray their main characters of Stanhope and Stephen in several different ways. These include their ability as a leader, the way that they are introduced, how they are affected by the war and their troubled relationships with women. The contrast between the different forms of literature and the

“Nuit of the Living Dead” by David Sedaris “Nuit of the Living Dead” written by David Sedaris, the setting in rural France leads to part of the comedic element of this story. Reading this story very much feels like trying to follow an ADD chipmunk. There are generally several thought patterns running simultaneously throughout the entire thing. It’s a quick, fun, charmingly quirky read. One of the most charming parts is the internal dialog of the main character that’s constantly drizzled through

The movie GATTACA was a science fiction film, but it carries a social message also. The title includes the letters G, A, T, and C which stand for guanine, adenine, thymine, and cytosine which are all nucleobases of DNA. This nominated masterpiece carries a story in the future where it is possible to conceive babies using the best hereditary traits artificially to make perfect individuals. The main character Vincent Freeman’s unimaginable enthusiasm to achieve his life vision through massive barriers

When man interacts within an anarchy, he tends to have evil qualities. The Lord of the Flies by WIlliam Golding is no exception of this idea. This adventurous journey examines how several British boys act and behave on a deserted island, after crashing there. Multiple personalities are displayed, including savagery and order. This tale shows how a well-developed society collapses, reverting from a democracy to a dictatorship. The main characters, Jack and Ralph, struggle to develop peace and acceptance