and Contrast Three Versions of Beauty and the Beast We are going to take a brief look at three versions of Beauty and the Beast to see how they differ from one another. The three versions that will be considered here are; the original story La Belle et la Bête written by Madame GabrielleSuzanne Barbot de Velleneuve in 1740‚ the second publishing of an abridged Beauty and the Beast written by Madame Jeanne-Marie LePrince de Beaumont in 1756‚ and Walt Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. In examining these
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American Beauty Things Aren’t Always‚ As They Seem American beauty (1999‚ Sam Mendes) is a very unique film with many different themes. The main characters in the film‚ Lester (Kevin Spacey) and Carolyn Burnham (Annette Bening) prove that there is a big difference in appearance versus reality. With the help of Colonel Frank Fitts‚ (Wes Bentley) we learn that people cannot just be judged by their outer appearance‚ but rather by what’s inside‚ because people are not always what they seem. Lester
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The Problems and Pleasures of Pageants Beauty pageants have been questioned on whether or not their truly innocent. In some cases‚ the smiles are more likely than not phony. On the other hand‚ the abundance of memories and skills gained from these extravaganzas can create a positive effect on the child. On the negative side‚ pageants are found to be full of drama from both the parents and from the stress of the requirements‚ including eating disorders. They also lead to bad sportsmanship and the
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Societal influences have the potential to negatively impact one’s body image‚ particularly through participation in a Child Beauty Pageant. This “extracurricular activity” introduces unrealistic ideal images to children at such a young age; children‚ particularly females‚ are impacted psychologically and physically from this controversial practice‚ as well as from the undesirable parenting behind it. Society as a whole is also impacted by the airing of sexualized shows such as Toddlers and Tiaras
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American Beauty is a complex film that relies so heavily on mis-en-scene and cinematography to portray its message that the story could have been told with no dialogue at all. The film focuses on Lester Burnhan. Lester appears to have the American dream‚ however he still feels empty. His marriage is falling apart‚ he has a poor relationship with his daughter‚ and he is on the verge of a major mid-life crisis. The film shows the many hidden problems in the white picket fence American dream. It also
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The use of a range of techniques can help the director develop character. To what extent do you agree with this view? American Beauty is a 1999 American drama directed by Sam Mendes. The film centres on the less-than perfect lives of Lester Burnham (Kevin Spacey) and his family as they are trapped within the confines of the Middle American image. Entrapment is a recurring theme in Mendes’ film—Lester is trapped by the notion of conforming to the middle-class American ideal; his wife Carolyn (Annette
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painting of Beauty and the Beast. He was known as The Painter of Light‚ and did several paintings especially for Disney. As soon as I saw it‚ I fell in love. Belle has always been my favorite Disney princess‚ because I have always thought that we were similar. We both love to read‚ are different from the others around us‚ have brown hair‚ and tend to always look on the bright side of things. Every time I look at this picture I feel at peace‚ and am happy. The painting tells the story of Beauty and the
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Do Beauty Contests Degrade Womanhood? Make-up‚ hair extensions‚ teased hairstyles‚ clouds of hairspray‚ flippers (fake teeth)‚ sophisticated costumes‚ screaming crowds (mostly mothers)‚ weird postures‚ twitched face expressions‚ tiaras‚ trophies‚ money and more or less talent are the ingredients for the usual children beauty pageants‚ along with exercised smiles and hysterical crying and outbursts. I stand before you today to address you on a subject which concerns manly the girls and the women
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Beauty and the Beast is one of the fairy tales which has been narrated through various media such as oral storytelling‚ written short story‚ film‚ opera and musical theatre. With each interpretation‚ the story is given a new perspective and distinct elements are being highlighted in every presentation. Each of these versions leave an indelible imprint on the mind of readers or viewers. Subsequently‚ in 1946‚ Jean Cocteau adapted Madame Leprince de Beaumont’s short story of "Beauty and the Beast"
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offered scholarships to winners and now to all the women who compete as well. Transitioning from simple contest of beauty‚ it has become become one of the largest providers of scholarships for young women in America. Testing contestants on current events‚ public speaking‚ talents and fitness‚ women must be well verse in all of these categories to compete in the pageant. Competing in beauty pageants‚ women are encouraged to better themselves by obtaining these qualities and sharpening them. Each year
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