Stephen Daldry’s film ‘Billy Elliot’ (2000) depicts the protagonist’s growth as he discovers a passion for ballet which drives him to break free from traditional masculine stereotypes in his mining hometown. This similar drive traces the quest of the Brennan Family in the Australian Documentary “Proof of life”‚ when their son Nigel‚ a war photojournalist‚ is captured and held hostage in Somalia for ransom. Both texts illustrate the importance of determination‚ persistence and tenacity in achieving the
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KATHRYN BRENNAN‚ Plaintiff‚ -against- BALLY TOTAL FITNESS‚ Defendant. 01 Civ. 533 (SAS) UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK 198 F. Supp. 2d 377; 2002 U.S. Dist. January 2‚ 2002‚ Decided January 3‚ 2002‚ Filed DISPOSITION: [**1] Defendant ’s motion to compel Brennan to arbitrate denied. Brennan ’s cross-motion to strike the defense of arbitration and stay arbitration granted. COUNSEL: For Plaintiff: Mona C. Engel‚ Esq.‚ Law Offices of Robert
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The Influences of Tom Thumb After his adventures‚ which have been told in many different ways‚ Tom Thumb learned a very valuable lesson. In one telling of the story‚ after Merlin had granted Tom’s parent’s wish of having a son‚ even if he was only as tall as a thumb‚ Tom fell into a river and was eaten by a fish only to be brought to King Arthur’s court and become a jester of sorts. In another writing of the story‚ his parents’ wish was granted by the fairies and then Tom promised his father he
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American society. One critic‚ Elisabeth Piedmont-Marton‚ proposes that‚ "The Devil and Tom Walker is hardly a new Eden‚ unspoiled and uncorrupt. Rather the fictional landscape of The Devil and Tom Walker seems haunted by events of the past and infused by Irving’s occasionally biting satire." Inspired by events in the past‚ Irving infuses them into his stories‚ which effects the ways the characters are portrayed‚ how the story is told‚ and how the themes are infused in by characterization. One critic
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and Tom Walker” Questions Directions: Answer the following questions in complete sentences. (18 points) 1. Who is the author of “The Devil and Tom Walker”? washington irving 2. What is the setting of the story? boston Massachusetts country side 3. Whose treasure is buried in the woods? Deacon Peabody 4. Why didn’t this person come back and get his treasure? He was under the influnece of the devil 5. What do you think the word miserly means? being shady 6. What did Tom Walker
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Honors 5 January 2012 Character Analysis of Tom Sawyer (The Adventures of Tom Sawyer) Tom Sawyer is a complex character that represents the journey from childhood to adulthood that we all have experienced. The character development that Tom goes through during The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is long and sometimes inconsistent due to the episodic nature of the novel‚ but his character traits remain along with the overall message. Throughout the story‚ Tom Sawyer’s main characteristics/traits become
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The concept of belonging and acceptance is a major part of our modern society. Most stories and films represent belonging or alienation in one way or another. Strictly Ballroom‚ directed by Baz Luhrmann represents the concept of acceptance and rejection through the use of many film and language techniques. There are many concepts of belonging shown in the film Strictly Ballroom. This is shown through several film techniques like role of the characters‚ costumes‚ make-up‚ hair‚ music and camera angles
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Belonging Essay 2011 HSC Question Question 3 (15 marks) Explore how perceptions of belonging and not belonging can be influenced by connections to places. In your response‚ refer to your prescribed text and at least ONE other related text of your own choosing. The prescribed texts are listed on the next page. Word Length: 1200 words A sense of belonging is an essential part of the human condition; it is a desire shared by all. Belonging refers to the ability of an individual to fit in a specified place
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Belonging is a satisfying and comfortable sensation that an individual feel when they identify themselves as valuable in particular circumstances. This feeling of belonging can be attained through relationships with people and communities. However‚ the perceptions of not belonging may emerge from pessimistic sense of identity due to being different to the majority and the society’s objection to belong. From birth‚ an individual’s culture and family are closely linked to the person’s sense of identity
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In the short story “The Devil and Tom Walker”‚ the author shows greed by the main character selling his soul for a large treasure‚ being a cheap and greedy moneylender‚ and the lack of the main character and his wife sharing the wealth between each other in order to show that people will do anything for money and become rich. “The Devil and Tom Walker” was written by Washington Irving. Washington was a very famous American author. Washington Irving was born in New York on April 3‚ 1783. In his childhood
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