In the book The Watsons Go To Birmingham, the two main characters, Kenny and Byron are brothers. Byron is described as “daddy cool”, therefore Kenny is known as an exceptional kid. The family, dad, momma, Byron, Kenny and Joetta are commonly established as the weird watsons”. This book accommodates the moments before, during and after the trip to Birmingham Alabama.…
As we have discussed in class, mise-en-scene is all about what is staged and arranged in front of the camera: actors, props, setting, color, movement, costume, make-up, and more. Identify *three* significant, specific elements of mise-en-scene from the scene in SHERLOCK JR. (see link above). Then answer the following questions: 1) For each element you mention, write a little about its meaning, emotional impact, and significance to the story. 2) Discuss whether or not the film, *as a whole* (not just this one scene) appears to be controlled or uncontrolled in its use of mise en scene. If the total film is a mix of controlled and uncontrolled elements, state specifically which elements are controlled, and which are uncontrolled. (approx 500 words / 2 paragraphs)…
Written in the essay, “Could You Be the Next Sherlock?” by Kristen Lewis, it states that Sherlock Holmes is mindful. As written in the play, “The Red-Headed League,” Sherlock Holmes must solve a mystery. While solving the mystery, Holmes shows traits similar to the traits the author wrote about in “Could You Be the Next Sherlock?” In the essay it states, “He could probably tell that you overslept just by looking at your socks.”…
In the essay, “Could You Be the Next Sherlock Holmes?” by Kristen Lewis, the author describes Sherlock Holmes as mindful in many ways. For example, she talks about how Sherlock would be able to tell you’ve overslept by your socks, which many people cannot do, but Sherlock can because he is mindful. In the essay, Lewis writes,“In psychology, mindfulness is defined as being alert and aware in the present moment, free from distractions.” In this piece of text, the author is explaining what it means to be mindful. In the play, “The Red Headed League” the author is able to supports this description.…
Sherlock Holmes has been called, “the most perfect reasoning and observing machine that the world has ever seen.” Sir Arthur Conan Doyle shows us just how this reasoning “machine” operates in A Scandal in Bohemia. Showing how his canny wits, keen observation skills, and analytical reasoning affirm Sherlock to be a highly intelligent individual.…
Sherlock holmes modern day hero or just another frantic vigilante running amok? Does sherlock holmes fit the modern day definition of a hero? What is the true definition of a hero where did the word originate? How does Sherlock behave what are some of his key characteristics? Do the actions and thoughts of Sherlock fulfil the definition of a modern day hero? Although it may seem like an easy answer there is a much deeper side to the man known as sherlock. Some of his actions may not fit a hero's true definition but what is the true definition of a hero?…
A Sound of Thunder Trial We're putting Eckles on trial! Does Eckles deserve to be punished for his crimes against humanity? The characters: * Eckles *Travis * Man behind the desk (Both before and after the travel) *Lesperance *Hunter Write your statement to the police. What do you know? What did you see? Make sure to take on your character’s attitude and viewpoints in your statement. Extra credit will be given to the student that best embodies his/her character’s persona and perspective during the trial. The attorneys: Must prepare and present 1. Opening Statement a. Prosecution b. Defense 2. Direct examination Prosecution (2 witnesses) a. Cross examination Defense – you can pass on your cross, but it wouldn’t be helpful to your case. The questions for this section could possibly be made up on the spot based on what your opponent asked, or didn’t ask. Your whole team can contribute! 3. Direct examination Defense (2 witnesses) a. Cross examination Prosecution – you can pass on your cross, but it wouldn’t be helpful to your case. The questions for this section could possibly be made up on the spot based on what your opponent asked, or didn’t ask. Your whole team can contribute! 4. Closing Statements a. Prosecution b. Defense Prosecution: You are fighting for the maximum penalty! A sentence to death! Focus on how Eckles should be held fully responsible for his actions and how his actions have adversely affected our society to deserve such a severe punishment. Defense: You are fighting for your client’s life! Remember, we cannot deny that Eckles did, in fact, step off the trail which affected our present society. But, you have many options for your approach to his innocence, or, at least, a less severe punishment. Stick to just one argument and prove it well instead of jumping around to many reasons. You may also want to think about how you can disprove the prosecution’s arguments. Remember – Innocent until PROVEN (beyond a reasonable doubt) guilty. **Remember, for…
Imagine stuffing a carbuncle down a striped goose and a few days later someone else takes the same goose with the same stripe on the back! Both a stole the goose and the jewel. Will the other person go to jail? Or will you get arrested and go to jail? Will the detective set them free? Yes! Sherlock Holmes sets both free! But for stealing a jewel and a goose? In my opinion, Sherlock Holmes positively made the wrong decision by letting Ryder and Catharine free. That means, Sherlock Holmes also broke the law! Sherlock should have never let them go, because no one never knows if Ryder and Catharine will commit another crime or not. If Ryder and Catharine do commit a crime again, then the siblings might do something ever bigger than before!…
In this extract, lewis uses rhetorical devices such as questioning himself, imagery and in which person the author conveys his message. "at last i came to the crossroads by ... I ought to be seeing the lights... My watch had stopped, and i didn't know... I was afraid of, you understand. ... I did not like. ..." in the first paragraph, it can be noticed that this is a 1st person narrative text, as shown above. The author is describing a scene as a memory, as something that…
Long before Thomas Jefferson was the third President of the United States of America, the Virginian developed a unique passion for food and wine. Upon his arrival to the soon-to-be United States he found dull colonial cuisine, unappetizing . The common fare was far from elegant and rather boring. Even high society was not accustomed to the elegant meals from accomplished and worldly chefs. Meals typically consisted of boiled, roasted, baked, or stewed meats, served with poorly cooked, overly salted vegetables, a side of bread and a highly sweetened dessert.…
A frequently quoted working definition of mindfulness is the awareness to the unfolding of moment-to-moment experience that arises through “paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally” (Kabat-Zinn, 1994, p. 4). The term “mindfulness” may be applied in several different ways: It can refer to a state of being aware, a psychological disposition, an activity aimed at improving mindfulness, such as mindfulness meditation, or a type of psychological processing (Bishop, Lau, Shapiro, Carlson, Anderson, Carmody, Segal, Abbey, Speca, Velting & Devins, 2004; Germer, Siegel, & Fulton, 2005; Kabat-Zinn, 1994; Sternberg, 2000).…
Sherlock Holmes is a brilliant, eccentric, and moody man who has been one of the most enduring figures in modern literature. Holmes is supposed to be a detective, but he’s actually a magician; that’s the key to his popularity. Many times in his stories, he comes up with results that seem magical. For example, in The Hound of the Baskervilles, all he has to do is LOOK at a walking stick, and then can give a complete physical description of its owner. His plots usually start off as a scary, inscrutable puzzle (usually murder), and end with him revealing the “elementary” answer and how he deduced it. The thing about Holmes is that he can always explain how he achieved his results, and that’s what makes his particular magic unique and so appealing.…
The silent film Sherlock Jr is shot and acted by Buster Keaton in 1924. It tells a story: after being framed as a thief and unsuccessfully saving own reputation in reality, the protagonist the boy” becomes the famous detective saves the heroine and penetrates crime in his dream. Again back to reality, the heroine finds the truth, and they are happily reunited together. Throughout the film, the humor of this film surprises audiences from the beginning to the end, the blending narrative of both reality and the dream creates a dual plot which indirectly makes audiences see the differences of the protagonist in both worlds. The protagonist is failed to do everything in the reality. In the dream, the protagonist becomes the ruler of this realm, and everything becomes his force. In traditional Hollywood cinema, films always panegyrize people’s dream world. However, the purpose of the film is much more than that, by showing the differences between the dream and the reality, Keaton demonstrates to his audiences that a…
The main protagonist, Sherlock Holmes is an observant, intelligent, and egotistic detective. He sometimes lacks the empathy needed in basic human relationships but manages to maintain a close friendship with his partner and roommate, Dr. John Watson. Also Holmes is able to understand the factor of human emotions in a crime…
Holmes also suggests on page seventy-eight: “Get yourself so completely saturated with a few basic principles, first, that they are firmly established in your mind and built into your thinking as habit.” A habit is a characteristic or mental trait, held firmly in mind and expressed without question or further deliberation. Like the traditional clothing worn by a monk or a nun, the habit expresses one’s beliefs and attitude toward life. The monk does not have to think about what he is going to wear, or what his appearance will be. His habit represents his commitment and vows; and ours would do as much, if we could just keep in mind the realization that this habit of thought represents. But be forewarned: anything you hold, can gain a hold…