South Boston thought that Whitey was a hero‚ but they did not see the truth. All Souls shows the reader that ignoring issues does not get rid of them‚ family is important‚ and there are no black and white truths. Standing idle to an injustice is the same as allowing it to happen. No one in Southie wanted to go against Whitey’s code of silence‚ so they did not do or say anything. On page 91 of All Souls‚ Michael wrote about a Haitian man who was nearly beaten to
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Socioeconomic explanation of the Boston Irish Mob Among a number of Boston films‚ the figure of Boston Irish mobs appears so frequently that it almost become a symbol of the city. The impression gets even stronger due to the sorties of the infamous “Whitey” Bulger and the related corruption of the Boston law-enforcement. What makes Boston Irish so connected to organized crimes? As described in many movies and literatures‚ how does loyalty become a key element of Boston Irish culture? The low socioeconomic
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On June 11th‚ 1962‚ Frank Lee Morris‚ John William Anglin‚ and Clarence Anglin escaped from Alcatraz (http://www.alcatrazhistory.com). They quickly escaped through the ventilation shafts out to the shore. From there‚ they inflated their homemade raft. Once they disembarked for freedom they were never seen again. Many say they died in the freezing waters of the San Francisco Bay. Others say they were swept out to sea‚ but the evidence found proves that Frank Morris‚ John Anglin‚ and Clarence Anglin
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Alcatraz Island and Prison Alcatraz Island‚ also infamously known as “The Rock”‚ is located in the San Francisco Bay 1.5 miles offshore from San Francisco‚ Ca. It stands 121 feet above sea level and spans approximately 22 acres. The Spanish Lieutenant Juan Manuel de Ayala named Alcatraz Island for sea birds; he was reported to be the first known European to sail through the Golden Gate in 1775. It was named “La Isla de los Alcatraces” meaning the Island of the Pelicans. It later became home
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Bundy‚ Whitey Bulger‚ and Lizzie Borden didn’t receive a lot of sympathy after they killed multiple strangers and family members. Rather‚ they were thought of as notorious monsters. While their crimes were more recent‚ the feelings of animosity and fear towards murderers has remained the same throughout history. One does not need to be convicted of a crime to face this hatred but only a suspect. In 19th century Canada‚ there was a girl by the name of Grace Marks and she‚ like Bundy‚ Bulger‚ and Borden
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All Souls: A Family Story From Southie By Micheal Patrick MacDonald. (Ballentine Books under The Random House Publishing Corporation‚ 1999‚ 266pp. $14.00) Michael Patrick MacDonald saw hatred animated on a Friday in the early days of October. Some people were reading the newspaper in brightly lit kitchens. Some children were coloring with brightly hued crayons. Some fathers were getting into cars in front of their beautiful homes. But there were no crayons‚ bright kitchens‚ or fathers in
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productions continue to envelop the Hollywood landscape – serving as a means to reenact and interpret a majority of history’s most memorable moments (for better or worse). In the last month alone‚ depictions of Bobby Fisher (Pawn Sacrifice) and Whitey Bulger (Black Mass) are just two examples of cinematic incarnations that have served to entertain and semi-education observers. This time around‚ it’s world-renowned French high-wire walker Philippe Petit that becomes the subject of a film treatment
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American journalist Dorothy Thompson asks‚ “Can one preach at home inequality of races and nations and advocate abroad good-will towards all men?” Although technology keeps us up to date with stories of people around the world being animalized by others‚ we still give the impression of blindness to these hardships. By knowing about these atrocious actions and failing to relieve the amount of abuse‚ fear and violence these human beings face‚ we are subsequently adding to their dehumanization. The
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Real- Life Corruption Director Martin Scorsese’s movie The Departed is a suspenseful action packed drama. Filled with guns‚ crime‚ violence‚ good guys‚ bad guys‚ and a twisted mix of corruption‚ this film will keep you on the edge of your seat awaiting absolute chaos. The Departed definitely meets all criteria needed to have a successful drama/thriller‚ and with some good ole’ organized crime it’s a good one at that. Good guys‚ Bad guys‚ violence‚ and some graphic reality the film has left nothing
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out…the winner of the knock knock joke should win a Nobel Prize. all 3: hmmm… (scratching their heads and thinking‚ Denise looks particularly confused) Denise: Huh? I give up please tell me! Joe: nobel…Nobel..no bell! I’ve figured it out! Whitey: Damn that was a real dumb one Arch. (Denise laughing her head off. Archie looks surprised but also pleased as he watches her laugh with a smile.) Denise: A HOO ahooo (trying to catch her breath) That was hilarious. You are just too funny Archie
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