corrupt‚ and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Great men are almost always bad men.” Baron Acton (1834 – 1902). Baz Luhrmann’s bizarre romantic comedy‚ “Strictly Ballroom”‚ is based on the idea suggested above‚ “absolute power corrupts absolutely”. Barry Fife‚ played by Bill Hunter‚ could be seen and described as a dictator who rules the world‚ the world of ballroom dancing. He is the villain in the plot‚ the main antagonist. Baz Luhrmann conveys this idea of absolute corruption through images and
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With these altercations a number of families go through obstacles and struggles in their relationship and progress. With Barry and Moria’s father daughter relationship‚ they too are unbalanced. In the short story "Saturday Climbing" by W.D Valgardson‚ the author creates meaning through text by using symbols and metaphors to reveal the temporary unstable relationship that Barry and Moria are engaged in. Thus‚ the reconciliation towards the end of the short story. W.D Valgardson uses many different
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With many war films being released year after year‚ sometimes films that claim to be based on historical events are occasionally altered to create a more interesting story. There is an incredibly fine line between what is real and what fiction is and when it comes to films based on the Second World War. With these four films I have chosen we can explore the realism and entrainment value that is portrayed in these stories and understand what level of dedication is present within these interpretations
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Rhetorical Style Analysis “Smart” Appliances In the article “In a battle of wits with kitchen appliances‚ I’m toast (Dave Barry) (LoL)”‚ by Dave Barry‚ he explains how lazy we as a society have become. He gives imagery examples of how much we depend on “smart” appliances and that we as a society have lost the ability to think and do simple task for ourselves. Barry uses the elements of humor‚ irony‚ mockery‚ and bathos to appeal to the emotions or pathos of the reader. When one first grazes upon
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Saturday Climbing at first was another plain story‚ but after going over the story several more times‚ I notice the cliff is actually representing the relationship between Barry and his daughter‚ Moira. It was a story that shows a single father perspective towards his daughter. W.D. Valgardson uses many symbols in his story‚ to help the reader gain a greater understanding of his message. He uses symbolism in two important areas: objects that have symbolic value‚ and setting‚ which relates the relation
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This attitude is futile because direct action is crucial. According to Barry‚ the younger generations (Gen Z and Gen Alpha) are disappointed with their parents’ disengagement (lack of direct action) towards
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When looking at “The Ministers black veil” by Nathaniel Hawthorn‚ Elaine Barry makes a strong case for the central symbols such as the veil‚ and people have such a strong ambiguity. She makes the case that it helps describes “Hawthorn’s distrust of moral certainties‚ but also his sense of artistic bankruptcy” (Barry 1). At first Barry looks at the division of characters in “The Ministers Black Veil”‚ primarily Mr.Hooper who she describes as a “Dramatic contrast” describing his part in between
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Moira’s bad attitude causes Barry to doubt his parenting skills and devours his confidence. Firstly‚ Barry‘s confusion in raising Moira alone‚ leads him to seek advice from others. W.D. Valgardson illustrates‚ “he sought the advice of women at work who had teenage daughters.” (Valgardson 2). The result of Barry’s confusion causes him to seek the advice of his fellow female mother workers. Secondly‚ when Barry seeks advice from his students‚ one of which helps. The student speaks‚ “The caged bird
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her down from pursuing her dreams In the spring Ingrid had a book signing‚ a man known as Barry approached Ingrid and asked her if she would go out with her. Ingrid violated the rules of dating she had once given to Astrid about letting a man stay the night. Barry decided to end the relationship which resulted in Ingrid to be very upset. Ingrid started to stalk Barry and where he would go every day. Barry meets Ingrid at a party and confronts her to leave him alone. In rage Ingrid decided to intrude
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anthers to stigmas. Barry B. Benson‚ the main character in the movie‚ who lives in a hive in Sheep Meadow Central Park in New York City‚ is an average bee who recently graduated from Bee College. After the graduation‚ they are about to enter the hive’s Honex Industries. Barry‚ together with his best friend Adam Flayman‚ is excited for knowing what work they will have in the future. They were disappointed especially Barry because they will have only one job for their entire life. Barry feels he has the
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