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Seinfeld
<view this essay>.... of number one in the rating wars, only one
sitcom is this grand, this superior, and this notable, Seinfeld. The zenith of
television sitcoms. Season after season, Seinfeld has provided non-stop
laughing, excellent acting and original scripts mirroring real life.
One of the major factors contributing to the overwhelming success of the
show is its cast of unstererotypical characters. The main characters refereed
to as the "Fab Four", consist of Jerry Seinfeld, Elaine Benes, George Costanza
and Cosmo Kramer. Jerry Seinfeld, known by his own name on the program, is the
central figure of the sitcom and the catalyst for almost everything that happens.
He is i .....
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Analysis Of The Character Willy Loman In Arthur Miller’s Play, "Death Of A Salesman"
<view this essay>.... important asset a man can have. He made a living at this for 30 years, but as he enters the reclining years of his life, people have stopped smiling back and he can no longer sell the firm’s goods to support himself. His ambition was one of greatness, to work hard and to be a member of the firm; and if he could not succeed in this respect, that he should at least be well-liked and be able to sell until the day of his death: When his friends would flock from all over the country to pay their respects.
Willy’s main flaw is his foolish pride, this it what makes him a tragic hero. Yet there are many facets to his personality that contribute to the state he .....
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Death Of A Salesman: Willy Loman - A Tragic Hero
<view this essay>.... past, whether intentionally or not, to
happier times were problems were scarce. He uses this escape as if it were a
narcotic, and as the play progresses, the reader learns that it can be a
dangerous drug, because of it's addictiveness and it's deadliness.
The first time Willy is seen lapsing off into the past is when he
encounters Biff after arriving home. The conversation between Willy and Linda
reflects Willy's disappointment in Biff and what he has become, which is, for
the most part, a bum. After failing to deal adequately with his feelings, he
escapes into a time when things were better for his family. It is not uncommon
for one to think of be .....
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“The Need For Entertainment At The Woman’s Expense”
<view this essay>.... visuals, nudity is used to get
the point of sex across. Rather than showing any signs of distress and
guilt as he did in the novel, Harker immediatly consents to the calls of
the vampires and engages in a very sexual act with all three of them. Like
the novel, but more so in the movie, the three vampire women are portrayed
as mere objects of Jonathan Harker’s sexual fantasy.
The second scene in the movie in which an elaboration was used was
when Dracula lured Lucy Westenra from her house at night. In the novel,
Lucy is known to be a frequent sleepwalker who at night is needed to be
watched by her friend and Jonathan’s wife to be, Mina. The novel
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Macbeth’s Destiny
<view this essay>.... was already Thane of Glamis, receiving the title after his father’s death. He became Thane of Cawdor immediately after departing from the witches because the previous Thane was about to be executed. However the king, Duncan, was not going anywhere. Macbeth wrote to his wife Lady Macbeth and told of the “predictions.” This is where the witches unexplainable powers come in with their knowing Lady Macbeth’s reaction of the news of Macbeth’s becoming king. Then it is reported that Duncan is coming to visit Macbeth’s castle. The thought of royalty for Macbeth and Lady Macbeth and the opportunity to have the king within striking distance appeal to both of them .....
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Basketball Diaries: Movie Summary
<view this essay>.... played a
major role in him getting hooked. Jim led a stressful life and drugs was
his escape from society. This was Jim's way of dealing with his problems.
Jim has a very poor outlook on the church. Partly, because of his
experiences with his teachers. He did not have a personal relationship with
the priests. He felt that they were trying to control him. Jim was not very
receptive to authority. He hated it. Whenever, someone tries to force him
to do something he turns his back on them. This lack of respect of
authority could because of lack of male influence in his life. Jim looked
at the church as an institution rather than a home. No, I do not hold this
vi .....
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Movie: Casper - Death And Growth Of Characters
<view this essay>.... to
steal it for herself. Fatso, Stretch, and Stinkie are always causing
trouble for Cat’s dad and eventually they take it to far and end up getting
him killed. Dibs is always helping Ms. Carrigan and one day he gets
everyone out of the house and this gives Ms. Carrigan the opportunity to
find the treasure.
Regeneration is all through the story and it could be called the
theme. Regeneration is first shown when Cat’s father gets killed at the
bar and they have to use the last of the juice that brings people back to
life. But first they had to get it from the evil Ms. Carrigan. The second
example is when Cat’s mom comes back for a short time to see Cat a .....
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Hello, My Name Is Orson Welles
<view this essay>.... recalling the beginnings of his
plight and giving insight into his character. Welles reads the enigmatic
parable, serving as the basis of Kafka's work, The Trial.
However, in Touch of Evil, the viewer can not hear the booming
instruction of an announcer, nor is the primary character revealed or the plot
introduced by a Wellesian voice over. In Touch of Evil, Welles parts with his
usual opening style in favor of a much more dramatic method of introduction;
this creates a less obvious, yet more intimate initial interaction between the
characters on the screen and the viewer in the seat.
Foremost, Welles's legendary long shot opens the film. These th .....
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