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    The relationship between Jenny and Forrest is initially looked at as Forrest’s savior‚ but Jenny also saw it as a way to escape her father when they were children‚ then later giving Forrest the role of safety net. He was always there when Jenny needed someone to lean on. She cares for Forrest very much and while she is kindhearted‚ she has also shown how selfish and self-destructing she is. By the end of her life she redeems herself by fulfilling Forrest’s dream to marry her while simultaneously

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    from the 1990’s is Forrest Gump. Forrest Gump teaches you many lessons that deeply influence your life and help inspire you to be a better person. Forrest Gump is about a young child who‚ despite having a lower IQ and having several other disadvantages as a kid‚ still works hard to do his best. The story starts in a town called Greenbow Alabama where Forrest’s home is. Forrest is raised by his single mother who lives in a large house which she inherited from her ancestry. Mrs. Gump is an exceptional

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    and plot. Branagh’s appropriation deals with the inconsistencies within Shelley’s plot as well as aiming to stay true to the text and enhance the modern audience’s appreciation of the novel. The characterization of the main characters differs between each of the texts. In Branagh’s appropriation‚ he tries to illustrate both the good and evil qualities in each of the characters and give purpose to Victor’s actions. In the film‚ although being on a quest for knowledge and power Victor is very passionate

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    Comparison of the hunger games book and the movie (Highlights) The hunger games Written by Suzanne Collins Summary: In a dystopian future‚ the totalitarian nation of Panem is divided between 12 districts and the Capitol. Each year two young representatives from each district are selected by lottery to participate in The Hunger Games. Part entertainment‚ part brutal retribution for a past rebellion‚ the televised games is broadcast throughout Panem. The 24 participants are forced to eliminate

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    To Kill a Mockingbird Movie and Novel Comparison In the book by Harper Lee and the 1962 film by Robert Mulligan‚ about the story To Kill a Mockingbird‚ they both express the main idea of racial discrimination and human rights. The movie based off of the book does a great job of keeping the same idea that existed throughout the novel. Although they both have the same concepts there are differences between the two that give one over the other a better view on the story under some circumstances.

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    Lord of the flies Movie and Book comparisons "Change is the essence of life. Be willing to surrender what you are for what you could become.” Linking the movie and novel of William Golding’s “Lord of the Flies” there are many apparent differences. Despite the common plot‚ Hook failed to give the viewers the right idea of what Golding was trying to convey. Likewise‚ it is not only a change with the actual story line but also with some of the ways the characters acted. The 3 major differences

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    2/9/08 - Paul K. The Maltese Falcon Comparison Samuel Spade of The Maltese Falcon novel by Dashiell Hammett is quite different from Samuel Spade of “The Maltese Falcon” motion picture. The book was written a good decade before that version of the movie was produced and in a much more casual time period. The novel focuses on making Sam out to be a more complex character than the movie does. He is not just “the good guy” as he is portrayed more so in the movie. The time period may have had a lot

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    Although in both movies and the book "Frankenstein" is portrayed as a monster there are many different perceptions about of him. In movies the monster will not stop at anything he was only out to hurt or destroy others as appose to the book where he tried to make friends and find someone to cherish and love. The book and movie both show different characteristics which the monster possesses and how they directly or indirectly relate to one another. In the movie‚ "Frankenstein" has a green complexion

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    THE COMPARISON AND CONTRAST ESSAY THE BOOK AND THE MOVIE Two weeks ago I finished reading the book “The Firm” by John Grisham. It was really interesting for me to read this story because of the unpredictable plot and the bright characters. At that moment I thought that the book had a really fantastic ending. But when I saw the film about “The Firm”‚ I was surprised that the book and the movie could be so different. I was amazed with the last episodes of the movie

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    The movie did fail to meet my expectations‚ yet it was still an exceptional movie. With its vibrant visuals‚ and decadent details‚ Luhrmann did an outstanding job capturing over-the-top parties‚ celestial affectionate scenes‚ and climatic action affairs. The film was nearly perfect aside from

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