On the waterfront practise essay Elia Kazan’s masterpiece‚ “On the Waterfront” tells the story of Terry Malloy’s battle between reason and will. At the film’s centre lie’s Terry’s choice between remaining “deaf and dumb” about the corruption lead by Johnny Friendly‚ or becoming a ‘stool’ pigeon and testifying against him. Terry’s ultimate decision to testify against Friendly demonstrates his transformation from being a “bum”‚ lost in his morality‚ to a hero and leader for himself and his fellow
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“On the Waterfront shows that change is only brought about by individual effort” Do you agree? INTRODUCTION. On the Waterfront shows us that change is not brought about by one person alone‚ people are influenced by others around them and they have support of many people that have just the same importance as them. Terry Malloy’s role as an individual in change is pivotal as he is portrayed as a strong individual who is a major catalyst in the changes that occur. However‚ he does not do it
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‘By establishing Terry Malloy as the hero‚ On the Waterfront values individual conscience above community loyalty.’ Discuss. Kazan does not only use Terry Malloy by establishing him a hero in On the Waterfront to value individual conscience or moral growth above community loyalty or sense of obligation‚ but also other characters like Edie and Father Barry. Unlike Terry‚ who has to gain individual conscience‚ Edie and Father Barry have never been really closely connected to the community‚ which
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Over time Elia Kazan’s On The Waterfront has become recognized as one of the greatest movies of all time. Many site the use of method acting or Kazan’s personal affinity with the tale of a whistleblower as reasons to engage in this film. I find the most interesting analysis to be on how Kazan implemented various visual elements to add depth to the characters. This is achieved through elements of mis en scene giving a visual representation for the theme of control‚ that others fight to hold over Terry
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“On the Waterfront is as much about love as it is about redemption.” Discuss. The film ‘On the waterfront’ is an Elia Kazan film set in the early 1950’s where crime gangs hold the power over the trade at the New York docks. ‘On the Waterfront’ depicts the lives of longshoreman on the docks and one in particular‚ Terry Malloy‚ the main protagonist. Terry is a man who cares only about his self just like everybody else‚ not bright and follows the code “D and D”. Redeeming yourself in this film is
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Psychology and Identity and Belonging Hint The best known psychologist in the field of Identity is Erik Erikson. He is really cool to write about in definitions/or expository writing on the context. Eriks’ theories can be used to discuss Frankie’s stages of struggle and change in the ‘Member of the Wedding.” Which ones help explain her actions‚ moods and choices? Why don’t you post a comment? Erikson speaks of identity being formed in a series of stages where at each one the individual
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The protagonist shows way to overcome and deal with conflict this happens in both ‘Twelve angry Men’ with juror 8 and ‘On The Waterfront’ with Terry Malloy. While juror 8 is confident while having all the odds against him‚ Terry Malloy is very different while he needs encouragement from those that are around him. Juror 8 shows he is willing to break the law to achieve justice for the boy. He shows this by getting a knife and getting it inside the jury room. Terry is unsure on what to do and seeks
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An individual detailed analysis on the style‚ editing techniques Mise-en-scene and cinematography in the film "Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind". Michael Gondry’s Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind (2004) is not your typical Hollywood rom-com. Its cinematic style is very original and by far out of the ordinary for its genre. The use of techniques and the way the film is produced is the reason why it is so memorable. The non-linear narrative is based around a middle-aged guy who falls in
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Primarily‚ Gran Torino promotes conflict resolution‚ through visual mis-en-scene techniques‚ including‚ but not limited to‚ lighting effects‚ camera angles and setting. The innovation of these aesthetic ingredients allows the audience to sympathise with the central characters‚ whilst positioning them to feel intensified feelings of desperation‚ worry and emotional attachment. Together these components
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The Virgin Suicides The Virgin Suicides is a film set in 1974‚ Michigan. The story follows four boys who are reflecting on their old neighbours‚ the five Lisbon sisters. The Lisbon sisters are strictly unreachable due to their overprotective parents. The Girls‚ Therese‚ Mary‚ Bonnie‚ Lux and Cecilia are the puzzle that fill the boys’ conversations. At the beginning of the film the youngest sister‚ Cecilia‚ attempts suicide as she slits her wrists in a bath. In attempt to make her feel better Mr
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