...isn’t the case anymore. On the 8th of October, Charlie the Coyote, saved his town and the future of all USD students. With the annual Dakota Days game in full session, Charlie was doing his usual rounds with the fans. Taking pictures and leading the crowd have become the “norm” for an average coyote like Charlie. Feeling down, Charlie wanted to do more for his community, and little did he know that he’d find his destiny only three hours later. After the game, everyone was celebrating the close...
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...occurrence, but the storyline appears as an imaginary plot. Ultimately, the two essays convey the information in a way that makes it appear as fiction. The paper seeks to identify the creative use of techniques usually associated with fiction that are involved in the story development of these two articles. Some of these techniques include the use of subjective, personal voice, the development of strong characters and the creation of tension and suspense. In both the two articles, the authors use subjective journalism where they involve their views into conveying the reality in a way that they want to manipulate the readers. In an article by Sabrina Rubin, the author describes how Rebecca Blumer was raped by three army men. The military officers did not treat this case kindly as they discouraged her from asking for a rape kit and failed to collect forensic evidence. Finally, her skyrocketing military job came to an end. Although it may be a factual narrative, the author reports only one side of the story; about the military’s culture of rape. Consequently, Rebecca allegations could have been a hoax. On the other hand, Charlie, the author of “What Killed Jones?” is also subjective especially where he blames abject poverty on the death of a young girl. He describes the life of Detroit and uses statistics to persuade the reader to agree that that “one death” was a reflection of unsolved homicides. Another technique that the authors employ is the use of the persona voice in both articles...
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...times in the short story it is outlined that Charlie is actually terrified of him. In contrary to this he adores his mother (see page 534, lines 25-27). Not until the father is taken away Charlie feels that he loves him (537 bottom). In our group we believe that this sudden feeling of love for the father is due to Charlie wanting his mother to himself. When talking about this with the other groups it led to a discussion whether or not this is a picture [jk4] of Freud’s Oedipus complex. Some did not agree on this since the complex occurs much earlier in life. Besides this some argued that Oedipus did not know his parents which Charlie does. But since Freud was just showing the main idea of the myth instead of using it literary,[jk5] the claim that the short story is also about “Freud’s Family Romance” is still supported. The fact that Freud was becoming very popular in England at that time could furthermore speak for this being the right interpretation. Therefore some agreed that Charlie could just be in the middle of an unsolved Oedipus complex. Another theme within the short story could be manhood. This theme is, however, slightly connected with the abovementioned seeing that this also has something to do with Charlie’s relationship to his father. As already mentioned he is very frightened in the beginning; both as to the situation itself but also as to his father. In our group we agreed that there are two sides of Charlie: one which is brave (the adult side), i.e. the...
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...The short story takes place during WWI and deals with a twelve-year-old boy, Charlie Stowe, who wants to smoke a cigarette in the middle of the night. His father owns a tobacco shop which is placed underneath their house and from this shop he gets the cigarette. By doing so he does not only defy his parents he is also in fact stealing. This obviously makes him feel uncomfortable and throughout the story he is bouncing between being afraid and being brave. Moreover the short story is about the relationship, between Charlie Stowe and his parents, which on the one hand is very good as to his mother, however; on the other hand he barely has a relationship with his father. Theme In “I Spy” several themes can be discovered. However, the theme which our group noticed right away was the “Parent-child-relationship” and more specifically the “Father-son-relationship”. In the very beginning of the text we are told that the boy does not like his father (notice p. 534, lines 22-25) Several times in the short story it is outlined that Charlie is actually terrified of him. In contrary to this he adores his mother (see page 534, lines 25-27). Not until the father is taken away Charlie feels that he loves him (537 bottom). In our group we believe that this sudden feeling of love for the father is due to Charlie wanting his mother to himself. When talking about this with the other groups it led to a discussion whether or not this is a picture [jk4] of Freud’s Oedipus complex. Some did...
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...readers which was quite effective in doing so. This novel shares certain elements to common crime and mystery novels. Elements such as the unknown killer, a progressive plot that cause readers to create theories on who is the true killer, and most likely a plot twist near the end where every major and minor event in the novel starts to make sense to the readers. The use of a limited first person point of view is also common in mystery novels since this certain point of view limits readers at the same pace with the protagonist as he/she attempts to solve the murder. 2. Explain what ideologies are constructed in the opening chapter pp1-52. Jasper Jones is a character whose identity had strongly been created by the people of Corrigan. Charlie had barely known him yet he is fully aware of his terrible reputation of him. He is branded as a criminal and a rebel that parents had made him the bad model no child should follow. It had already become popularly accepted that anybody...
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...Into the World Essay – DRAFT ESSAY QUESTION: Individuals venturing into new experience may encounter obstacles, but may also gain significant rewards. Do you agree with this perspective? Discuss this view with reference to your prescribed text and at least ONE other related text of your choosing. The concept of ‘Into the World’ invariably involves the transitions of individuals into new phases of life, worlds and experiences in order to attain growth, maturation and emotional development. During this transition individuals may encounter obstacles, but also gain personal rewards resulting in growth and maturity. The prescribed text, novel ‘The Story of Tom Brennan’ written by JC Burke and two related texts, film ‘The Black Balloon’ produced by Tristram Miall and ‘The Road Not Taken’ written by Robert Frost, clearly display these misadventures and the rewards achieved once overcoming them. In difficult times individuals have must leave behind their old life and the safety it once provided in order to fully accept and enjoy their new life. In the novel ‘The Story of Tom Brennan’, Tom’s family is forced to leave the comfort of their hometown Mumbilli and move to Coghill due the selfish actions of his brother Daniel. Symbolism throughout this novel highlights the suffering of Tom and his family. “My father closed the door…for the last time”, this symbolic act and the secrecy in the way the Brennan family leave Mumbilli reveals the families remorse about the situation, they...
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...in the history of the medium as well as being internationally recognizable throughout his life. This paper delves into his earlier works, concentrating on his narrative elements such as the MacGuffin technique, the likeable antagonist, the innocent man or woman whom is falsely accused or misunderstood, and the act of balancing suspense and tragedy with humor and comedy. From a stylistic standpoint the paper conveys Hitchcock’s profound use of atmosphere and landscape, song as a suspense device, landscape of crowd caricatures, and point-of-view technique. Looking at The 39 Steps (1935), The Lady Vanishes (1938), Saboteur (1940), and Shadow of a Doubt (1943) we can see the styles and techniques these precursors pioneered and why they were implemented into Hitchcock’s greatest works in the coming decades. We take our first look at Hitchcock’s famed narrative technique, the MacGuffin. The MacGuffin was a plot device used by Hitchcock to hold the tension of the story without actually having any relevance to the plot itself. It was a gimmick that had the sole purpose of adding suspense to whatever situation the hero or heroine might have been in by motivating the characters to start the story. They do not know what it is but they will do anything to uncover its mystery, thus pushing the action and drama of the narrative forward. The initial use of this technique was in one of his earlier British films of the 1930’s, The 39 Steps. The character Mr. Memory had a set of secret...
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...human experience by projecting everyday feelings and interactions on screen. When comparing the two films, “Stardust Memories” and “The Kid”, there is a certain similarity in their underlying message, being as though an act of humility can go a long way. However, the preferred readings of the two differ quite much. The preferred readings in “Stardust Memories” are simple. The movie primarily portrays a famous director that travels to an illustrious film conference of some sort and is being praised for his work and achievements in the film industry. He undergoes a series of interviews and sporadic encounters with his fans while he is troubled by his ongoing and newly discovered love interest. “The Kid” tells a slightly different story. Charlie Chapman plays a poverty stricken middle-aged man who finds an abandoned new born on the streets and after initially trying to get rid of it, he decides to nurture and raise the child himself. On the surface, these movies may not be appealing to certain audiences. However, the sub-textual readings are much more intriguing. “Stardust Memories” has a number of underlying messages translated through out the film. The story itself has different parallel story arcs. One on side, it depicts an artist feeling that his work is overshadowed by his fame and the limited minds of his audience. While he strives to create “true” art, he is expected to continue to create empty, meaningless comedy films. It speaks about how art in turn gets affected due...
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...iaJasper Jones Reading Guide S.A. Jones v2 April 2010 http://www.sajones.com.au Synopsis .................................................................................................................................................. 3 About the Author .................................................................................................................................... 3 Edition Used ............................................................................................................................................ 3 Morality and Ethics ................................................................................................................................. 3 Moral Duality ...................................................................................................................................... 3 Scapegoats .......................................................................................................................................... 5 Morality versus Ethics ......................................................................................................................... 5 Responsibility and Culpability ............................................................................................................. 6 Atonement .......................................................................................................................................... 9 Law and Legality .............................
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...San Francisco 49ers LEGENDS—The Golden Age of Pro Football, is a new 6" X 9," 305-page book, with 36 pages of photos. The book is essentially the definitive story of the 49ers' football team from their swirling tales of the old All-American Football Conference rivalries, and throughout the 1950s' decade in the National Football League. It's told personally by perhaps the team's most faithful follower - Martin Jacobs. It could be the book about the team's beginnings that most 49ers' fans will ultimately have on their shelves. Other books written about the 49ers dwell on facts, while not tapping into the personal devotion that Jacobs passionately express. Keep in mind there is, nor ever will be a book about the team's history which showcases a personal historic overview of the team's emerging years as this one. The book tells a story about the 49ers’ players we read about in...
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...Dakota Sneed English 131 – section 13 Paper 4 3 April 2015 The Variety of truck Drivers at Pilot Travel Center. When someone hears the term “truck stop” the likelihood that the common cognition of “stereotypes” comes to mind are pretty high; these conventional images include: fat, nasty, and rude. However, there are multiple different kinds of people to encounter at a travel center. A truck stop is kind of like an airport; there is so much diversity in the people everywhere you turn. There’s this girl Alexis who has been working at Pilot Travel Center for about two and half years. When she first started, she too thought the same – all truckers are fat and nasty. To her surprise, there are so many different kinds of personalities that walk in the door; you’ll be astonished that they are in the truck driving industry. After quick examination Alexis was able to narrow “these people” down to four specific categories; the creepy flirts, the professional clean cuts, the grumpy jerks, and of course, the stinky fats-o’s. Now, with that being said, sit back and try to visualize these unique individuals. First up, the creepy flirts; these are the men who will turn any type of conversation into an episode of Date Night. One of the procedures that have to be met while working at Pilot Flying J is asking for the "my rewards card," if for some reason the customer doesn’t have the card physically with them it can be looked up by the number associated with the account. It doesn’t...
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...The current issue and full text archive of this journal is available at www.emeraldinsight.com/1352-2752.htm YouTube: an opportunity for consumer narrative analysis? Stefano Pace ` Universita Bocconi, Milano, Italy Abstract Purpose – The aim of the paper is to discuss a possible extension of narrative analysis to a new medium of expression of consumer behaviour, specifically YouTube. Design/methodology/approach – Marketing and consumer behaviour studies often apply narrative analysis to understand consumption. The consumer is a source of introspective narratives that are studied by scholars. However, consumption has a narrative nature in itself and consumers are also storytellers. YouTube is a new context in which subjects tell stories to an audience through self-made videos and re-edited TV programs. After defining the pros and cons of different approaches to the study of YouTube, narrative analysis is presented as a possible means of understanding YouTube. Findings – Some preliminary evidence is presented by discussing several YouTube videos. These indicate that YouTube content can be better understood as stories, rather than example of other approaches, such as visual analysis, media studies, videography, and others. Research limitations/implications – From the analysis conducted, preliminary managerial implications can be drawn. It seems unlikely that normal TV broadcasters will be substituted by YouTube videos. For the most part, YouTube content draws its sense and shared...
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...The Montage in the Film Statement of Original Authorship I hereby certify that this research paper is my own work, based on my personal study and/or research and that I have acknowledged all material and sources used in its preparation. I also certify that the research paper has not previously been submitted for assessment and that I have not copied in part or whole or otherwise plagiarized the work of other students or authors. i Abstract With the start and development of the movies, the film technique is more and more developed and widely used. And the montage technique is one of it. It plays an important role in the development of the film industry. Montage originates from a French architectural term, which has been borrowed by the film-making field and refers to the choosing, cutting and combining of separate photographic material so as to make a connected film. Keywords: widely used, Montage technique, originate ii Table of Contents Student Statement of Original Authorship ………........………….. i Abstract ………………………………………………......................……….. ii Table of Contents ………………………………….........................……. iii Introduction………………………………………........................……..……1 Definition of montage...............................................................1 The application of montage …………………..................…………..…. 2 Method of using montage ……………………………..................……….3 Conclusion …………………………………………………...............………..……4 References …………………………………….............
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...denial of the way in which they understand the world. Good morning teachers and students. Chobsky’s 1999 novel the Perks of Being a Wallflower (TPBW), and Nakache and Toledano’s 2011 film The Intouchables, challenge how an individual’s unique context affects their perspective on themselves and the greater world. By utilising literary and film techniques respectively, these texts explore how, through interactions with their changing environment and others, an individual can overcome their personal background to undergo an inner transformation and expand their outlook on the world. Each individual has a distinctive...
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...and his responsibility to his company and his team. The following discusses the dynamic and dysfunction of a senior leadership team, and the contribution of both the individuals and their leader to that dysfunction. Also discussed is the management style of Charles Moore as well as recommendations for the future of this team. Introduction Chattanooga Ice Cream, Inc. was a subsidiary of Chattanooga Food Corporation, founded in 1936. The Ice Cream Division of Chattanooga Foods was one of the largest regional ice cream manufacturers in the United States. (Sloane, 2003) Following the loss of it’s third largest customer, the division’s president and general manager, Charlie Moore and his executive management team met several times to discuss the future of the division. Moore was responsible for not only making a very significant decision about the company’s future, but also the conflicting attitudes and opinions of the members of his team. Team Dynamic and Dysfunction There were quite a number of reasons why the Senior Management team at the Chattanooga ice cream division was dysfunctional. Firstly, the team was not formed under its current leader, Charles Moore, whose management style guided him to make decision publically. Rather, this team was a product of the former head of the division who made decisions privately without consensus. Based on this, it can be presumed that the senior management...
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