reject it‚ we damage our nature. Belonging is deep; only in a sense does it refer to our external attachment to people‚ places and things. It is the living and passionate presence of the soul. When we deny it‚ we grow cold and empty” The film Strictly Ballroom‚ which is directed by Baz Lurhmann‚ demonstrates many aspects of belonging and not belonging including alienation and rejection‚ which focuses on the two main characters Scott and Fran‚ and also the conflict of cultures‚ where two worlds come
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groups through conformity to rules‚ or belong to a place where you find inspiration to express your own sense of individuality. The film Strictly Ballroom‚ directed by Baz Luhrmann portrays many different perspectives in regards to belonging. The opening scenes of Strictly Ballroom explore aspects of not belonging and non-acceptance. To belong to the world of ballroom dancing means sacrificing self-expression and individual identity. Scott Hastings represents the individual who repels against the group
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belonging or alienation in one form or another. Strictly Ballroom‚ directed by Baz Luhrmann and the ‘Ugly Duckling’‚ a short story by Hans Christian Anderson‚ are both representations of acceptance and disconnection through various film and language techniques. In strictly Ballroom represents belonging using a variety of techniques to distinguish between the world of artifice and the more realistic world. The image of the artificial world‚ shown as the ballroom world‚ is glitzy and colorful. Luhrmann
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English Notes Belonging – Strictly Ballroom (1992) 1. Introduction to Belonging & Strictly Ballroom | * 1 core text + 2 related texts of your own choosing * Link them by concept NOT content (i.e. don’t link by setting‚ character or plot/events) * Belonging to a group can establish your sense of identity e.g.: * Scott Hastings – included * Mr Hastings (Doug) – excluded * Mrs Hastings (Shirley) – included * Fran – excluded * Concept: ‘the struggle
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control are explored by the audience in both “Strictly Ballroom” by Baz Lurhmann and “Running Away” by Tony Coult. In both texts‚ dialogue reveals a sense of movement‚ power and control‚ and the mood of the characters which help the responders to develop an understanding of the characters‚ thereby determining the_ _ _ _ _ CONC: In the texts‚ “Strictly Ballroom” and “Running Away‚” (answer question) and can be verbal or non-verbal. “Strictly Ballroom” uses a variety of film and language
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A good neighbour is a great blessing. On the other hand‚ a bad neighbour is a curse. A good neighbour makes life worth living by sharing our joys and sorrows but a bad neighbour is a source of constant trouble and nuisance. As luck would have it‚ we have both good and bad neighbours. We live in a crowded locality. The streets are narrow and the houses are mostly multi-storeyed. So we have quite a few neighbours. Our next door neighbour is a poor workman. He is very hardworking. He works from early
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Everyone has neighbours‚ that much is obvious. Whether they live down the street or if they live within throwing distance. Every person‚ every family‚ and every neighbourhood is different. Some neighbours can be very inconsiderate‚ and then there are some who are very considerate towards helping and respecting others. The inconsiderate neighbour is the one constantly playing loud music‚ and when someone complains they do not change their ways at all. The considerate neighbour may be the one who
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indefinitely leady to belonging. Expression of ones true self enables an individual to inherit freedom. However this freedom is readily available an individuals face barriers of social and cultural expectations. Baz Lurhmann’s satirical film ‘Strictly Ballroom’ (1992) and Tohby Riddle’s whimsical picture book ‘No body owns the moon” embrace freedom of expression as a tool to fund a sense of place and ultimately belong to the wider world. Self-expression is a fundamental characteristic of sense
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belonging or alienation in one way or another. Strictly Ballroom‚ directed by Baz Luhrmann and the ‘Ugly Duckling’‚ a short story by Hans Christian Anderson‚ both represent the concept of acceptance and rejection through the use of many film and language techniques. Strictly Ballroom represents belonging using a variety of techniques to distinguish between the world of artifice and the more realistic world. The image of the artificial world‚ shown as the ballroom world‚ is glitzy and colourful. Luhrmann
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Title: Strictly Ballroom Character: Scott Hastings Director: Baz Lurhmann The film strictly ballroom directed by Baz Lurmann is a drama/comedy about peoples attitudes towards dance and other cultures. A character that makes a dramatic change is Scott Hastings. He changes from being smug and self centred to being accepting of other cultures and that other people can be successful with the help of family and friends. Scott is a very arrogant‚ self centred person before he properly meets Fran. His
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