The Graduate came out in 1967 and had immediate success in the box office. Critics and audiences praised Mike Nichols’ work‚ earning him an Oscar. The movie also helped skyrocket Dustin Hoffman’s Hollywood road to fame‚ as well as sparked new life to Anne Bancroft’s. Few would doubt that this coming of age tale could be considered a ‘great movie’. It’s an American classic and one of the best movies I’ve ever seen. Part of what makes this movie so great is‚ first of all‚ the acting. It’s needless
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Directed by Mike Nichols‚ The Graduate was released on December 22‚ 1967 as an American romance/drama. Featuring a young college student‚ Ben Braddock‚ and a married woman‚ Mrs. Robinson‚ whom both take a turn on the wild side. As the movie progresses we soon see the tables turn. As Elaine Robinson enters the movie she creates a big problem for her mother and Ben. Most of Ben and Mrs. Robinson’s relationship is shown in the dark or behind a door‚ however it enhanced the significance and created more
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Should students have to pass a basic skills test to graduate high school? I agree because the students have to show that they learn something in school to be able to graduate. It also shows the school and the state that you meet the requirements to graduate. If the student graduates he would be able to attend colleges or universities because the students did amazing on the test. It could also benefit them when the students work because the students can see that they have skills. The way I see
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Marathon of Words Writing is different among certain people. To me‚ writing is a marathon‚ slow and painful. I want to procrastinate the start of the race‚ but race towards the finish to get it over with. As I race towards the finish line I struggle‚ get distracted‚ and want to quit‚ but I know finishing the race is not only a relief but a sense of accomplishment. Unlike running‚ I like to write at night where my mind is a galaxy‚ ready to be explored to find the unknown writing skills that can
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“I go to nature to be soothed and healed‚ and to have my senses put in order.” – John Burroughs Growing up while being raised by my dad has led to many adventures. He has taught me everything I have ever needed to know. From the time that I can remember he has always encouraged me to go outside and partake in something active. He began to take me hunting with him when I was just five years old. At that time I could not do much other than to sit and enjoy the view. Tagging along on his hunting excursions
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I have always wanted to be a part of something that can give me a voice in society. I always keep my thoughts to myself‚ but being a part of the Prospector will allow me to turn my thoughts into words and hone my writing skills.. I have observations and opinions on a variety of topics‚ and it would be great to have an opportunity to share them with a broader audience. I enjoy and excel at photography. Ever since my dad bought a Canon SLR‚ I was determined to start using it to take some professional
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Compassion in action……caring matter If love not seen with compassion is like humanity without morality. Compassion is not just something that can be sold or bought. Compassion is ones act of kindness that touches ones heart without the slight gentle touch of ones bare hands but with a single touch of someone’s hand directly to your heart. Compassion is a sympathetic pity and concern for the actual sufferings or the misfortune of others. In all honesty‚ Compassion is a common used word that forces
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My love‚ As you know‚ I am off to explore a land far away land (about six hours away‚ seven with traffic). no matter how far it may seem (315 miles) there is no distance that can fault our love. Yes‚ it will be hard but this is just one of the many challenges that we have faced and one of many to come. I can honestly say that I love you with all of my heart. Might I dare go as far as calling you the love of my life. That may seem extreme but I feel as if it is only natural for me to say this. As
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Christopher Columbus found a new world and jumpstarted an age of exploration like no other. After he found the Americas there was massive colonization‚ giant trade increases and more resources such as gold and silver were being surfaced. Europeans learned new agricultural techniques from the indigenous people‚ the Europeans also acquired a large number of new crops to farm such as potatoes‚ tomatoes‚ corn and cocoa. With all of the pros that the age of exploration brought to Europeans it is hard
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from high school. Instead‚ they drove trucks for a living‚ joined the armed services or went to prison. This would make graduating from high school and attending college very difficult for me. My family did not have the tools to guide or motivate me to consider another way of life. We lived in a neighborhood where generations of families continue to grow and expand; yet very few ever leave the boundaries of East Los Angeles. Much to my family’s surprise‚ I made it through high school and became
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