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    Fifteen Million Merits episode illustrates compelling dystopian society. The non narrative element that made the episode an example of a compelling dystopian was the music. Notice when in the when Madsen woke and he plugged the ear plugs in his ear‚ his face showed a face of sorrow. Madsen did not want to live in that society where he had to run everyday to gain points to live by. He wanted to make it big like Selma and gain his first opportunity when he heard Abi in the bathroom. He believed that

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    An important character in the movie Millions‚ directed by Danny Boyle is Damian. He is important because he shows us the importance of imagination and spirituality‚ being altruistic and naivety. Damian is a 7 year old boy in the film Millions. In the film‚ Damian shows us the meaning of imagination and spirituality. This can be seen when we see him speaking to different saints such as Saint Peter‚ Joseph‚ Francis of assis and Saint Clair. This shows us that he has a big imagination and that he

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    hollow shell that simply complies with rules and obligations without question or hesitation. This scenario is not the way most humans would choose to spend their lives‚ if you could even call a hollow existence‚ a life. The society within Fifteen Million Merits‚ is entirely based on consumption and does not allow for members to express or feel their human qualities leading

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    In the film ’Million Dollar Baby’‚directed by Clint Eastwood is mainly based around the theme of how the important characters as vehicles to convey the theme familial love and support. This is shown when the theme is set up through Maggie and Frankie having broken relationship with their families‚ but it was resolved when they came together. Having familial love and support is important to an individual’s wellbeing. Without love‚ humans become isolated and unsatisfied. Therefore‚ by coming together

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    When leaving Maggie’s mother’s mobile home‚ Maggie turns around and say‚ “I’m a fighter mama.” There are many reasons as to why Maggie would’ve said that to her mom for numerous reasons. The first reason‚ would be that Maggie’s father had passed away‚ leaving Maggie with her mother and sister‚ but unfortunately they didn’t care much about her making her feel alone and abandoned. . Maggie basically had to fend for herself and she tried to get by on her own since her family couldn’t care less. Secondly

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    James Tyler November 8‚ 2006 Book Review The name of the book is $ 40 Million Dollar Slaves: The Rise‚ Fall‚ and Redemption of the Black Athlete. The author is William C. Rhoden. Crown Publishers‚ a division of Random House‚ Inc New York‚ published the book in 2006. The book contains 276 pages. The author William Rhoden‚ a Morgan State University graduate‚ has been a sports writer for the New York Times since 1983. He has written for the "Sports of Times" column for more than ten years.

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    1. View Lecture slides on Autonomy 2. View the movie “Million Dollar Baby” (if you are short on time view from the fight scene to the end) and answer the following questions: a. What kind of burden does it place on society or members within society‚ such as significant others of patient’s‚ when health care providers do not honor or attempt to find out the patient’s wishes regarding end of life care? (2.5pts) When a patient is not advised of his or her rights under the Patient Self-Determination Act

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    Arielle Cunningham Professor Coleman College Writing 2B 18 February 2013 The Man He Really Is In the film Million Dollar Baby‚ Frankie Dunn is a trainer in California who refrains from building close bonds with others. The main source of that comes from his daughter. Though his daughter never makes an appearance in the film‚ their relationship affects the relationships he shares with those around him. He wishes to be close with her‚ but because of the distance between them‚ it causes him to

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    Where Will I Put My Million Dollars? In America we are faced with many problems. As citizens we can find a way to help. If you had a millon dollars would you use it to help America become a better nation? If I had a million dollars‚ I would spend it on food safety‚ child labor‚ and Deforestation. Food safety is definitely a huge issue. I would donate 600‚000 dollars on helping food safety because it’s important that what we eat is healthy and safe for us to consume. The conditions we have right

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    The Paco Rabanna 1 million commercial for men starts by gradually opening to the face of a handsome model with camera lights alternating across his face. As his head emanates up he raises his right hand and snaps his fingers to start the rhythm of a catchy beat. As he snaps his fingers along to the music‚ materialistic items pop up around him as he dances. The first object shown is an up-close glimpse at a large flashy silver and gold trimmed ring. This is then followed by two red dice which signifies

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