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    Troy Maxon represents a modern tragic character very well due this is fatal flaw‚ and downfall by the end of the play. Though he may not meet the requirement of being a character of nobility or of high class‚ all the other parts of the definition of a tragic character fit him very well. We see throughout the play that his authoritarianist behavior causes him to treat his family in a way that distances him from them. By the end of the story the tragedy ends with Troy dead‚ and without his family.

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    Rabbit-Proof Fence * How do the filmmakers begin the film and engage us in the story and at the beginning of the film what do you think you are seeing at first? The Australian film based on the true story about “The Stolen Generation” titled “Rabbit-Proof Fence” begins with a brief written summary about the Australian Aborigines Act of 1931. This historical information is just enough to really grasp the viewer’s curiosity before moving on to what is initially‚ the unidentifiable aerial footage

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    During class‚ my group discussed how watching the film Fences changed our understanding for the play Fences. We discussed that throughout the movie‚ the dialogue flowed smoother compared to trying to understand and read it in play form. We also discussed how the movie brought out more raw emotions throughout the characters which made them more likeable on the screen than they appeared on paper. Our example is Troy; he seems like a horrible person and an unlikable guy reading the play but in the movie

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    be charming‚ attractive‚ thin‚ honest‚ understanding‚ and many other things. It seems almost impossible to satisfy anyone’s views on what it means to reach these aesthetics. From reading “Fences” by August Wilson and “Death of a Salesman” by Arthur Miller‚ it is undoubtedly seen how flawed their main characters are. In every aspect of perfection‚ Willy and Troy contradict it with their own despicable personalities and thoughts. Though‚ through all of

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    Rose Maxon’s character in this play is a devoted wife. She reminds me of a stepford wife from the 1950’s. In act 1 Rose’s character is strong she will stand by her man‚ but also call him out on his lying when he talking to his friends. Troy tells his friend Bono a story of when he and Rose first met. Of course trying to play it cool Troy tells Bono that it was over a few days that he courted her‚ but Rose quickly reminds him of the correct facts “Ain’t been no two or three days nothing. You was

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    Fences Act 1‚ Scene 1 JOURNAL #6 Select three examples of a stage direction and comment on the effect. August Wilson’s Fences describes the lives of Troy Maxson‚ his family‚ and his friends. Readers recognize the importance of dialogue—the way characters speak to each other as well as the words they choose—in learning their personalities. However‚ in plays‚ playwrights also characterize through stage direction. In this scene‚ the stage commands drinking‚ offering‚ and handing help to set the

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    Lolita Character Analysis

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    discover his separate identity. All credit is due‚ for this transformation‚ to his philosopher and guide‚ Lolita.” (Ray 174) Lolita is a Brahmo girl and Binoy is an orthodox Hindu youth. As their determination grows stronger‚ they forget “that they were Hindu or Brahmo‚ and only remembered that they were two human souls.’’ (Tagore 306) and feel that:”If love is unable to acknowledge differences‚ then why there are differences anywhere in this world?” (Tagore 306) Binoy’s marriage is not a sacrifice

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    Latifa Character Analysis

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    was cursed‚ after his divorce returned to Iraq‚ he had the right of ownership of his daughter‚ Latifa. He prison Latifa‚ abused her and did not let her work a job. He was expected traditional marriage for his daughter without knowing a dangerous secret that has. 3. Bian: is Latifa’s mother‚ she was born in Dohuk‚ Iraq. Bian was an attractive woman so her father kept her home from school and gave her a brilliant education at home. She got married‚ Khalid‚ when she was 15 years old in Mousl. After

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    Making Okonkwo into a real person would result him to being similar to Alfred Jodl. Alfred Jodl was a German general in World War 2 and a staff officer in World War 1. From history records it was said that he planned and conduct most of Germany’s military campaign. No matter what he did‚ what Alfred Jodl was most known for was being very dedicated and loyal to Adolf Hitler and Germany. Even when he died‚ he did not admit to any of the crimes committed by him because of this dedication and actually

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    In spite of growing up in the slums‚ Yachiru is much like a normal child. She is energetic‚ cheerful and friendly. More often than not‚ Yachiru is willing to talk to anyone especially if they seem fun or peak her interest. She also enjoys playing pranks on people‚ but these tend to be generally harmless. For the most part. Though‚ she is the Vice Captain of the 11th division‚ she still enjoys playing with toys‚ eating sweets‚ and having fun. Though‚ her definition of fun is different than most. She

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