Penny Marshall has directed six films in her career: "The Preachers Wife"(1996)‚ "Renaissance Man"(1994)‚ "A League of Their Own"(1992)‚ "Awakenings"(1990)‚ "Big"(1998)‚ and "Jumpin’ Jack Flash"(1986). We know Penny best from her stint in Laverne and Shirley (1976-1983) as the hilarious Laverne De Fazio. After the series was cancelled Laverne appeared in some pictures until her directorial debut in "Jumpin’ Jack Flash". This film was pretty much a bomb and Penny gained credibility as a director in
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Julissa Lopez Anthro 105 11/13/2013 “Dias de los Muertos” the day the deceased have divine permission to visit friend and relatives on earth and to share the pleasure of the living (Sayer‚ Chloë 8). The day of the dead is celebrated on November 1& 2 of every year known to be as All Souls Day. Introduced in the Mexican population by their Aztec indigenous ancestry known not to be afraid of death but to embrace it. Meso-American Indians have strong belief of the afterlife and
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Sacks is a clinical neurologist who in 1969‚ administered a drug called L-Dopa to a group of catatonic patients with whom he diagnosed with post-encephalitis syndrome. The movie adaptation centers at Dr. Sacks‚ who is fictionalized as Dr. Malcolm Sayer‚ and Leonard Lowe‚ a patient who suffers from the said disorder. Robin Williams stars as the doctor
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see Dr. Malcolm Sayer applying for a job at Bainbridge hospital where Leonard is a patient. Sayer is a character based on the author of the book Awakenings‚ Dr. Oliver sacks. Sack’s experiences working with these encephalitis victims stuck in a catatonic state are chronicled throughout the story. He is horrified to find that most of his patients have been like this for decades. Dr. Sayer stumbles upon a chemical cure and miraculously “awakens” his first patient: Leonard. Dr. Sayer quickly realizes
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both languages English and Spanish is a blessing. But not completing understanding either language completely is a complete disgrace to each language. Along the same lines in the article “Demystifying Language Mixing: Spanglish in School”. Peter Sayer writes “Indeed‚ as Spanglish has become more visible‚ it has also gained notoriety; it has variously been accused of corrupting and endangering the “real” Spanish language‚ and holding kids back: To accept Spanglish is to condemn the kids who speak
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on whether Einar worshipped Frey‚ Einar’s attitude towards Frey does not have any effect on his actions. In fact‚ in the journal article “Ethics or Pragmatics; Fate or Chance; Heathen‚ Christian‚ or Godless World? (Hrafnkel’s Saga)‚” author William Sayers states‚ “Frey was not the principal god in pagan Icelandic worship...” (386). Since Frey was not a principal god‚ Einar had no obligations to glorify or praise him. However‚ even if Einar did not worship Frey‚ Einar still should have respected his
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presumably a bedroom - Dorothy in night attire‚ desperate (lights in) Wizard as Munchkin: (taking a fit) Four feet‚ one and a half inches is not short! (grumbles under Dorothy) Dorothy: (impatient) I wasn’t trying to insult you. I just want to know how you got in! Wizard as Munchkin: (not listening) I’m the tallest one around! (grumbling continues) Dorothy: I really don’t want to argue - I just want your help... Wizard as Munchkin: (interrupting) I’m not listening.... Dorothy: Look‚ I’m sorry.
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In this part‚ James gets trapped in a cubicle because the door handle fell off. So he tries to get out by climbing and stepping on the toilet seat and toilet roll holder. The holder broke and James fell on his head causing him to be treated at a nearby hospital. This case would go under the contributory negligence‚ where incident is caused by both parties negligence. Contributory negligence occurs in situations where damages or injuries are party caused by plaintiffs own action. Contributory negligence
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occasion? What are the time‚ place‚ and setting of the piece? The setting seems the present day USA. The piece is thus contemporary. The context is an America soiled by random ignorant bigots and the all too abundant populous of “It’s OK”-sayers who deftly shrug and say‚ “Everyone is entitled to their opinion” when hate is openly voiced. The piece was written in response to others feeling it is OK for others to voice racist opinions/beliefs—specifically an occasion when a news program polled
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presented to us within the dialogue. The notion of Dorothy absconding from the troubles of her home‚ to ultimately appreciate her family and friends is explicitly presented to us. However‚ we are also implicitly presented with an additional interpretation; that Dorothy is constantly battling with adolescence and the pressures of growing up‚ and her desire to run away cements her wish to continue living a carefree‚ youthful life. However‚ Dorothy soon recognises the demands of growing up. Opening
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