...Bátori Anna . The Universal Message of the United States: The Hero and National Typology of Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) „ A myth aims to synchronize individual and society (…) as well as eliminating bothersome ideas, ideas, which are indifferent towards the individual. This necessitates the passionate representation of the idea, (…) with thought always referencing something superior.”(Berkes-Nemes) Several genre films have been made which themes are interwoven with the Second World War: from this vast historical material, romantic films, historical dramas, crime films and even comedies have been made, but the opus titled Captain America: The First Avenger (Johnston, 2011) does more than any other of its companions: the story of the film adapted from comic shows more than an American hero can defeat everybody if it is about his country; in the meantime it does something that cinema has yet to endeavor: it elevates Hitler’s Germany to the level of miracles. It achieves this by putting a number of fantastic plot threads apart from the classic hero-rising story into the main plotline: the enemy of Captain America is a group called Hydra, who are in possession of an ancient material of vast magical capabilities, which is not only stronger than Hitler, but could destroy the whole world in the wrong hands. The familiar ‘the world is in danger and it must be saved by an American’ – story would not be interesting, if there was not a strong supplementary...
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...Captain Morgan The question is not if Captain Morgan will be remembered, but how he will be remembered. I never got to meet the man, just hear the legend of him from my great grandfather who was just a child when Captain Morgan passed away. He heard all of the tales Captain Morgan embarked on from his grandfather, who was one of his closest friends. There are few unaware of Captain Morgan’s escapades on the island of Jamaica, but there are none that know his life quite like I, Andrew Modyford, do. Unfortunately, most just remember the man that was described as a blood thirty, ruthless pirate in the biography by Alexandre Exquemelin. Morgan was many things, but he was not blood thirsty. As a devout Anglican, murdering and raping was not something he felt was appropriate. There were of course rumors of such behavior, but such fabrication is expected to increase the novelty of his already famous persona. Morgan was in fact a kind hearted, spiritual man that few took the time to know. All who came across him wished only to hear of his stories and admire his success, not discover who the man was. Morgan is most remembered for his victory in Panama in which he led over 2000 pirates on 36 ships across the treacherous oceans to Panama. Conquering the waters was nothing new for Morgan, but the 16 miles of jungle he marched through to defeat the 2000 waiting Spaniards was something of a new experience, a challenge he revered. This momentous event overshadows some of the...
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...Captain America: The Winter Soldier Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, Captain America: The Winter Soldier is about Steve Rogers also known as Captain America (Chris Evans) who is still learning to maneuver his life to today modern life versus his original time period during WWII. Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) who works for SHIELD has been there for Rogers to make sure he has what he needs to be comfortable and adjusted to modern society. Throughout the film, Rogers is trying to defeat the Winter Soldier, who he later finds out is his old time friend Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan), from harming many innocent civilians. The scene I chose was after Fury was attacked and almost killed by SHIELD and the Winter Soldier and went to Roger’s apartment. At the beginning of the film, Fury explained that his grandfather always had trust issues, which lead the audience to believe that he too had trust issues. This is seen in this scene because he is quietly sitting in Rogers living room with the lights off. At the same time, Rogers is talking to his neighbor who later tells him he left his stereo on. Recalling that he never had it on he sneaks into his apartment to later find Fury sitting down peacefully. The music that is heard at the apartment is from the 40s and the quality sounds like it could be a record playing. The music is diegetic and can be heard in the background as Rogers and Fury secretly discuss the situation. At the moment Rogers has no idea what Fury has gone through...
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...The movie Captain America is an entertaining twist to the events of World War II. World War II was a tragic event for many countries. Many families across the world lost their loved ones. There are many historical inaccurate facts portrayed in the movie. The directors added in new parts and eliminated the accuracy of World War II. The United States entered World War II after Japan bombed the United States at Pearl Harbor. In the movie there is no indication why we enter the War, but we are already involved when the movie begins. The directors leave out this information because the point of the movie is to entertain the viewers not to inform. The focus of the movie is on the Nazis and a group called Hydra, by including Pearl Harbor the director...
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...opinions of loyal fans, teetering on the good and the bad. But, occasionally, one such film will come along that is less about superheroes with some human emotions, and more about humans with super abilities, forcing you to acknowledge that superheroes are people too, and say, “Now, that, was a movie.” Because at its heart, that’s what Captain America: Civil War is all about. Real people in real situations with some superhuman powers thrown in for good measure. The heart of the conflict is an ideological difference of opinion between the two sides, and in a surprising turn of events, it’s our very own law-abiding, orders-following Captain who’s opposing the decisions of the Government to pass the Sokovia Accords in the aftermath of their epic battle in Sokovia as shown in Age of Ultron. Thus, the Avengers, for the first time in Marvel history, stand divided, but it is heart-warming to see that despite it all, there exists zero animosity; it’s friends against friends, and no Accord can strain that relationship over a single night. But add to that a conspiracy involving Cap’s Achilles Heel, Bucky (played by the dashing Sebastian Stan), and you have Captain and his team rallying to protect him from being wrongfully tried for a crime he didn’t commit, turning them into outlaws, vigilantes, criminals…you name it. Jaw dropping action sequences have always been Marvel’s plus-point, and Civil War does not fail to disappoint in that (or any) category. Love Bucky or hate him, but you can’t...
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...BRAC Centre 71 Mohakhali Commercial Area Dhaka 1212 Dear Sir, With reference to your advertisement in Online job posting bdjobs.com, that you need a Showroom Executive, I offer my services for the same post. I have passed Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a Marketing major last year from BRAC University having a good CGPA, knowledge of interpersonal skills and communication skills as well. Moreover I have other relevant exposure that should allow me to successfully work in such a role. I am hard-working and take the work with great sense of responsibility. As a President of Young Entrepreneurs Forum and as a Director of Film Club I demonstrated excellent organizational and leadership skills. Moreover, I was the captain of BRAC University cricket team so I have potential to take the challenges and pressure of any situation. As a team member of Cricket Club of BRAC University I had to go several times in Dinajpur for playing cricket. Having wide-ranging interest I have sound basic general knowledge. I also have good knowledge of modern communication process and control over Computer such as Internet, MS office and other basic things. These combined with my education will go a long way in helping your sales team achieve its business goals. I have an impressive personality and I know how to deal with people. I have a way with people and know the art of persuading prospective customers in to placing orders. Hence I could mesh in well with any of your Marketing...
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...Michael Delgado Period 2 2-19-13 In the poem “Oh Captain My Captain” by Walt Whitman is about the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and many people are shocked to see their hero be assassinated, and reveals that Lincoln has earned respect, leadership, and gratitude. Lincoln earned respect by going out to the war and fighting to preserve the Union. Whitman uses metaphors to show the respect Lincoln has earned. “For you the flag is flung”, this metaphor shows that Lincoln was an important person, and for that reason we will raise the flag to show our honor for him. Whitman shows that he is Mournful for the loss of Lincoln. “For the bugle trills” is another metaphor Whitman uses to show his honor, they are blowing the trumpets Many people are thankful for Lincoln because he fought in the war to free the slaves from the southern states, and he also gave them back their human dignity back. In the poem “Oh Captain My Captain” Whitman says “rise up and hear the bells”, the bell are ringing to celebrate a victory and the people are rejoicing. They are celebrating that the war is over and they won, but yet many are also bereave, because of him they are free and aren’t slaves anymore. “For you bouquets and ribbon wreaths”, in this line it means that they put bouquets and ribbons on his grave to show their sorrow for the loss of Lincoln. Lincoln is also a great leader.” My Captain! Our fearful trip is done; The ship has weather'd every rack, the prize we sought is won” Whitman is...
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...One dark cold summers night, out on the East China Sea, was a group of pirates waiting to plunder any ship that may cross their path. The captain of the ship was a man called Captain Applejacks. No one knows his real name or why he calls himself that or where he came from. His closest comrades were Captain Crunch, Thomas Chapman,and James Caffery. Most of the crew were afraid of this bunch because of the stories they have heard about how terrible they were to their enemies. It was said that they never took prisoners and no one was left alive. One stormy night they were tested. The storm wasn't anything they haven't handled before, but this storm was different. The crew couldn't keep it under control o matter what they did, they were all going...
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...ORDER QUALIFYING AND ORDER WINNING Introduction I got a quotation from an Online book store for the first two books we are using in a module. It was costing ZAR 2500, about US$320 at the time. They promised delivery within seven days. This was quite responsive but at a premium considering that I could get the same from ‘Kalahari.com’ for US$ 150. This was however going to take 21 days. Cost effective and efficient but not responsive. I traded off the speed (responsiveness) to cost (effectiveness and efficiency) because I did not have capability (resources) to meet the earlier. I had time in my hands as I only expected to use the volumes after two weeks. This was my strategic fit. Certainly I was a player in this supply chain. I took the email address of the store ‘Kalahari.com’ was using to source this book from the UK and they periodically updated me on the status of the order giving me waybill number and when to expect the book. Qualifiers and Winners Shipping industry plays a major role in supply chain. Major companies like Maersk operate an integrated system where they operate own ships and outsource trucks to deliver containers basically to the client’s door. This sets it apart from ‘the crowd’. Shipping is a very efficient mode of transportation but very slow. Safmarine, a subsidiary of Maesrk, embarked on renewal of fleet. A modern fleet is dynamic (flexible) fast (speed) and reliable (dependable) IMO regulates, through member states, the shipping industry. They...
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...Fallen Cold and Dead By Sheenji Jung "Oh captain, my captain, our fearful trip is done." Fred whispered tearfuly into his captains' ear. But his captain did not reply. His lips were still and pale. He made no movement and he had no pulse. He couldn't feel Fred's arm cradling his bleeding head or his tears of grief. The Argo groaned and creaked as it let down its' anchor, finally resting from its' long, hard voyage. The port was crowded with worried wives and eager children cheering, exulting and looking for their loved ones,but the crew of the Argo knew that the war had been won with a grave price. Fred blinked back hot tears in his eyes. The captain should have been standing valiently on the deck of the ship, waving to the admiring crowd. Instead, he rested fallen, cold and dead, knowing little of the bouquets, wreaths, ribbons and the eager crowd waiting for him. He wasn't there to hear the bugle trilling in his honour or there to see the proud flag flung up the mast. He lied fallen cold and dead. Soon the citizens of Londonderry noticed the captains' absence too. They looked in vain for the leader of their brave men but soon the truth met them, as hard as a stone. The cheering seemed to have quietened as the crowd noticed how solemn and sad the soldiers seemed to be. The crew marched out of the Argo, it had been long since their feet touchedsolid earth. Fred lifted his captains' body and followed his comrades. The crowd gasped with shock as they saw the fallen hero. At...
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...saves lives but isn't a doctor. He has bullet proof protection but don't confuse him for the wimpy FBI. Fighting for the red, white, and blue he is living symbol for freedom, but don't confuse him with the president. Captain America- despite him being a super soldier- provides idealistic life and morality: he is a strong role model for americans and always views things on the bright side, while being a great leader. He is not only the best superhero ever but gives hope to everyone and provides a positive message on never giving up. He started from the bottom of the pit and never gave up; he became the best “man” he could, even though he had a little help from science. Transforming his life to be accepted, volunteering to become a super soldier, accepting his new reality, Captain America never gives up. People look up to him because he started off not accepted by societies view; he was a scrawny malnourished man that got rejected multiple times. Even though he had the help of military science, the olympic athlete abilities and physical attractiveness gave people hope that if they never give up they can succeed at anything they want. He is still human though. “ But we are also human beings, with feelings and emotions.” (page 59 Our Superhero Ourself) says Captain America, this shows people that even though he has this special ability he can relate to how humans feel and how tough it is to over come that specific standard. People can relate to him after the science experiment just...
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...Nutrition Drive- Juice What is Nutrition Drive? Ask a captain or a person who regularly spends his/her evening on a sports field/court, you’ll certainly hear the problem of the not-so-nutritious diet made available to them in their hall mess & canteen. Our campus provides quality food at hostel level, no doubt. But those people who follow a rigorous routine of workouts, gym, road-running, weekly matches, this mess food doesn’t guarantee the total nutrition that should be. Nutrition drive is being initiated with this motive only. The Games & Sports Council wants every deserving player of its contingent to get the maximum benefit. How to begin? Every 6 days a week, from 8 30 to 9 30pm a juice stall would be booked in front of hall 3, specifically for sports people. The stall owner would be given a list of captain’s & vice-captain’s name on it. Students who are regular in practice and have attended the practice session on that day can avail this facility, this would be done under the supervision of the captain or the vice-captain, one of them has to be present along with them. Every sport that our campus students play has a different strength than the other. To account for this, number of students who can benefit from this activity would be limited & the thing most important to this, only regular students can utilize this opportunity. There can be 3 different types of Juices that can be provided, namely pineapple, orange & any other seasonal fruit...
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...professor of natural history and a marine biologist, is invited and accepts. With his assistant, Consiel, they boarded the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln. They depart from Brooklyn and after a long search, the find the monster off the Sea of Japan. When master harpooner Ned Land tries to kill the creature, it rams the ships and Land, Professor Aronnax and Conseil is thrown overboard. After floating in the ocean for hours, they wash up onto the “hide” of the monster, which actually is a large submarine. Men capture them and the captain of the ship, Captain Nemo introduces himself, telling them about the Nautilus and his terms. Since the crew of the ship are isolated from the world, they are invited to stay with them, but they don’t have a choice. Aronnax see the submarine as an underwater research lab, but Land doesn’t want to lose his freedom....
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...acceptance, or, if no time is so prescribed, by the lapse of a reasonable time, without communication of acceptance. In the case of Ramsgate Victoria Hotel Co Ltd v Montefiore, the applicant had applied for shares but was not told until a certain date that his offer had been accepted and allocated to him. Now the balance owing on the shares was due. So the applicant refused to pay and the company threatened to sue him alleging breach of contract. It was stated that the offer to purchase shares had not been accepted within a reasonable time and the offer had therefore lapsed. Therefore, no contract was created. Thus, Peter Pan revocation letter of offer by post is effective as against Captain Hook. He wrote his revocation letter on the 22th of April, the date before Captain Hook’s acceptance letter which is on the 26th of April. A revocation letter is not effective if the proposer send the letter after the date of...
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...Captain America: Civil War Submitted to: Ms. Abigail Deabanico Submitted by: Jan Michael Eli SM. Bautista (1 Microbiology) Submitted On: May 2, 2016 Captain America: Civil War (April 2016) Following the events of the previous film in the Marvel Franchise, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Captain America: Civil War was released in April 27, 2016. The film’s events come directly after what happened in the second avengers movie: the Avengers has lost the faith of the public due to their otherwise ‘heroic’ actions that consequently puts the lives of the innocent in jeopardy. Another factor that instigates this is the mission Steve Rogers or Captain America (Chris Evans), Sam Wilson (Anthonie Mackie), Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson), and Wanda (Elizabeth Olsen) in Lagos, Nigeria. They were trying to stop the then-turncoat security official, Crossbones (Frank Grillo), from obtaining a biological weapon. In the fight, he planned on committing suicide, in order to take down Captain America with him. However, Wanda notices this and decides to contain the explosion (and Crossbones) within a container formed from her psyche powers and sends it upward, detonating it. Unfortunately, she sends it near a commercial building, and the explosion kills innocents. Following this disaster, the United Nations decided to make the Sokovia Accords, where in the Avengers will be placed under a governing body. This divides the Avengers, with one side supporting the Sokovia Accord with Tony Stark (Robert...
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