Rings"‚ "The Matrix"‚ et al.)‚ embedded itself into popular culture‚ and changed the genre of science fiction. The main reason Star Wars is such a pertinent film franchise is due to its omnipresence. In 15 years‚ Americans will watch the Star Wars saga in narrative sequence (episodes I-VII and onward) because of how prevalent the storyline is in America’s society. To begin with‚ George Lucas created "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope"‚ a film with a vast and complex plot. When the film naturally
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popular forms of entertainment in the United States is television. Whether it’s used to spread news‚ watch sports‚ or watching a sitcom‚ television can be used to address the many issues of the period. Television shows such as Battlestar Galactica‚ The Twilight Zone‚ The Cosby Show‚ and Freaks and Geeks have reflected the many societal and political issues of their time period. In the months and even years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon‚ security‚ paranoia
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the mentor figure. Practically every book and movie ever made has one. The mentor usually aids the protagonist in achieving his goal. “Star Wars” has an excellent example and even though the mentor changes throughout the saga‚ there is a mentor present for the duration of the saga. In the original trilogy‚ the mentor‚ Ben Kenobi‚ taught Luke Skywalker the ways of a Jedi. Another example is Rafiki‚ from “The Lion King”. He helps Simba realize that he must go back to Pride Rock. Similarly‚ in Antigone
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Starwars IV. Luke lived an ordinary life until his encounter with the droids. He slowly learn his true existence and what he is capable of as the movie goes on. He is a victim of a circumstances but that same event unlock his destiny within the Star Wars saga. He possesses heroic values such as honor and courage.He met friends and went through trials with them. In the end‚ his experience on this journey brought out the best of him. His real father is non other than the infamous Darth Vader of the Galactic
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Many a great warriors emerged throughout the course of human history‚ Spartans‚ Vikings‚ and Apache warriors. Throughout all of human history these warriors had glorious and heroic tales‚ however there was one that stood out vastly from the others: The Samurai. Samurai are noble warriors whom emerged during the Edo period of Japan‚ they first began as a hired guard for the rich‚ landholding nobles. The word “samurai” means “the one who serves” in the Japanese language‚ as more noble families appeared
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There was something daunting about constantly looking at a grandfather clock‚ at least to Cadence. Why couldn’t she stop watching it? When she looked at it‚ as if it were an enigma‚ that question arose—and for good reason. It wasn’t like she hadn’t noticed it before; quite the opposite‚ really. What made it so attractive‚ so compelling to the eye? Was it the crystal casing‚ the shiny lustre on it‚ the gold hands? Or was it the shimmering crescent moon pendulum‚ which had a star attached to it? Or
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the King’s council. And even then there’s a fee. Even for menial magics like the pixie light you’ll get a fine. Use of magic‚ categorised for combat or war outside the ’law’ will be regarded as treason and you’ll be executed where you stand." Said Saga with slight more venom in his voice. "If they catch you that is." Offered
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An inherent tension between stability and change is revealed through recurring images in Yeats’ poetry. To what extent does your interpretation of Yeats’ The Second Coming and at least one other poem align with this view? William Butler Yeats’ poetry possesses strong imagery and themes of stability and change. Two of the poems‚ which especially highlight these elements‚ are The Second Coming and The Wild Swans At Coole. Within both of these poems the recurring imagery conjures creates strong
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specific industry to capture market shares. Briefly explain the start and end of particular model. Proton Industry level: Automobile Sector of industry level: 1.3 or 1.5 spec Individual product level: Exora‚Perdana‚Saga‚Neo PLC of Proton The product life cycle is an important concept in marketing. It describes the stages a product goes through from when it was first thought of until it finally is removed from the market. Not all products reach this final stage
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Jasmine was a given. As with all my other siblings‚ marriage was not only to ensure one’s continued progeny‚ it was protection against censure and unwanted speculation. Most importantly‚ it was the best safeguard against loneliness‚ especially in one’s twilight years. Jasmine today is still single at thirty-five‚ living it up in Vancouver where she migrated. From what she tells me‚ her calendar is always crowded with interesting appointments with chatty‚ effusive people. Weekends are spent trekking some
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