...before it started, Elwood P. Dowd, who was once very popular for his good nature and manners along with his calm personality, befriends a Pooka named Harvey, a 6 feet tall rabbit. Elwood soon get well along with him, but everyone else thinks he is crazy because no one except Elwood can see this Celtic mythological creature. This gives Veta Louise, Elwood’s sister, a lot of stress. There are no society issues or deep social criticism in the play. Its mood is very light and comedic, with small jokes in it. Along with the mythical pooka, the creature which fuels the play, an event motivated Mary Chase to write Harvey. The second inspiration came when one day she took notice of her widowed neighbor who had lost her only son in World War II just two months earlier. In reflection, Chase asked herself: "Would I ever possibly write anything that might make this woman laugh again?" Hoping to bring laughter and respite to the neighbor and the war-torn America, she set to work. Her phenomenal play received many compliments from the critics, and Mary Chase got a Pulitzer award for Drama, and played for nearly five years and 1755 performances, making it one of the longest-run plays in Broadway. Due to its fame, it was made into a movie in 1950, starring James Stewart. In 2012, the play was reborn in Broadway, starring Jim Parsons as Harvey. Part 2. Plot Diagram Initial accident: Veta and her daughter Myrtle Mae invited important people for a party, trying to bond with their...
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...Harvey by Mary Chase SCRIPT ANALYSIS Who are they? * Elwood P. Dowd - forty-seven-year-old, an independently wealthy man. He is a charmer, always pleasant when talking to people, even those who address him gruffly. His best friend is Harvey, an invisible six and a half-foot-tall rabbit. (protagonist - lead) * Veta Louise Simmons – Elwood’s sister, very concerned about her social position and terrified that she will be subject to ridicule or scandal because of Elwood's embarrassing behavior (antagonist - lead) * Myrtle Mae Simmons - A young woman, the daughter of Veta. She is also concerned about the family’s standing in the community because she wants to find a man to marry. (antagonist - supporting) * Dr. William B. Chumley - An esteemed psychiatrist and the head of the sanitarium, “chumley’s rest,” to which veta has Elwood taken. He is a difficult, exacting man, feared by his subordinates. (supporting) * Dr. Lyman Sanderson - Young, for a psychiatrist, but very qualified. He was hand-picked by Dr. Chumley to be his assistant. He is just as infatuated with nurse Kelly as she is with him, but he only reveals his concern indirectly. (supporting) * Nurse Ruth Kelly - A pretty young woman and a sympathetic character. She works at chumley’s rest and appears to have some sort of love/hate relationship with dr. Sanderson * Duane Wilson - the muscle of chumley’s rest, a devoted orderly responsible for handling the patients who will not cooperate voluntarily...
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...Title Harvey Norman 1.0 Introduction Harvey Norman, a main brand name under Harvey Norman Holding Limited, is an Australian Retailer Giant that comprises of Electrical goods, Carpet and Flooring, Computer software and hardware products, Communications, Furniture and Home Improvements etc... It was established by Gerry Harvey and Ian Norman in October 1982. Harvey Norman stores operate on a global scale, with 166 stores based all over Australia and 68 in other countries i.e. Croatia, Ireland, New Zealand, Slovenia, Singapore and Malaysia. Majority of the company’s income emerge from house ware, appliance, and furniture retailing in the Australian industry. The company employs a diverse and integrated business model. Basically, Harvey Norman operates an array of Harvey Norman franchised functions (Australia), company-owned stores (primarily overseas), and store under Joyce Mayne and Domayne brands (Australia) on top of supplementary business interests within the retail sector. The principal activities of Harvey Norman are that of an integrated franchise, property, and retail entity including retail, property investment, media placement, lessor of premises to franchisees as well as other third party, and provision of consumer finance. 2.0 PESTEL Analysis A PESTEL analysis assists an organization to evaluate external environment. A PESTEL analysis for Harvey Norman as below: 2.1 Political Firstly, Harvey Norman has benefits from an economic stimulus...
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...While most documentary films embrace a view that examines a person more or less from a biographical point of view, Robert Epstein and Richard Schiechen's documentary about the first openly gay elected official in the United States takes a somewhat different approach. The subject of the film, Harvey Milk, was elected to the San Francisco board of city supervisors in 1977, and proceeded to champion for the rights not only of homosexuals, but of underprivileged people in general, gaining popularity by appealing to minorities and working class folks. The story of Milk is one that demonstrates the power of the U.S. election system, one that serves the interest of the public when utilized to its fullest, and ultimately proves that anything is possible through perseverance and determination. Milk's story is truly fascinating. This openly gay man from New York state moved to San Francisco in the 1960s, becoming a figure in the counterculture and peace movements before expressing an interest in public office. While the majority of the public did not agree with some of his more outspoken views on the rights of gays and lesbians, Milk succeeded in winning over large portions of the public through his crusades for better representation in local government, interest in the livelihoods of average people, and dedication toward causes that he believed were in the best interest of all. In examining the legacy left behind by this pioneer of civil rights, Epstein and Schiechen's film...
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...John F. Kennedy was assassinated. The man who was charged with his murder, Lee Harvey Oswald was arrested the same day. While being transported to the county jail, Oswald was shot in the abdomen by local nightclub owner Jack Ruby. There is much speculation as to why Oswald was killed, and how. After being arrested and housed in the local police department, Lee almost didn't stand a chance when he was first questioned. It became evident that his past life and previous decisions could have easily led him to committing an act such as murder. At age 17, Oswald quit school to join the Marines. In 1965 he ranked as a sharpshooter with an M-1 rifle. This information was later used against him when he was charged....
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...Kellogg In 1898, Will Keith Kellogg and his brother Dr. John Harvey Kellogg failed at making granola. They grew up in a Seventh-day Adventist home and they didn’t get a very good education because their parents thought that the Second Coming was approaching soon and that doing spiritual things was more important than school. Somehow, John Harvey became a doctor and he worked at their local sanitarium in Battle Creek. Will Keith worked as a bookkeeper at the sanitarium. They wanted to create a food that was healthy and could help the patients at the sanitarium. So they experimented with different breads. Instead of making granola, they accidentally flaked wheat berry. Kellogg continued experimenting until he flaked corn and then made a recipe...
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...ConSci 300 Assignment #1 Harvey W. Wiley played a huge role in consumer advocacy and still has effect on products today. Wiley has been around food all of his life and has made contributions to consumer awareness along the way. Whether it was farming as a child or the Chief Chemist of the Department of Agriculture, he knew good from bad and healthy from unhealthy. With the marketplace in the 1880’s being overwhelmed by poor, harmful and dangerous products, Wiley had had enough. In 1902, Wiley developed the “Poison Squad.” This was a group of men that would test foods from the marketplace that had been chemically altered on themselves. Major food canners agreed with the actions of Wiley and his Poison Squad, and stopped the use of questionable chemicals in their products. A few years later in 1906, Theodore Roosevelt signed the Pure Food and Drugs Act into action. Wiley was also the director of the bureau of Good Housekeeping Magazine. During his time with the company, he fought for tougher regulations of meat, water, and bread. As these items were tested by Wiley and his staff at Good Housekeeping, the findings would be published for consumers to read. The seal “Tested and Approved” would highlight responsible industries and is still sought after today by product manufacturers around the world. Wiley passed away over 80 years ago and his legacy still lives on today at Good Housekeeping. Their staff is still uncovering nutritional information and testing nutritional...
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...IN THE COUNTY COURT OF KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS HARVEY WOODLEY, a Minor and ) RALPH WOODLEY, his ) Father and next friend, ) ) Plaintiffs ) ) ) Civil No._____________ vs. ) ) ) ARTHUR ANDROCLE, ) ) Defendant ) ) MEMORANDUM Harvey Woodley, a five (5) year-old boy, and his father, Ralph, were visiting the local zoo, “Randolph’s Zoo”, in Elgin, Illinois, on February 1. As their day was coming to an end, they decided to go to one last exhibit. There were no signs posted that said they had ventured onto a private property. After all, the building looked like the rest of the exhibits, just a little farther set back. So they walked on the sidewalk to the next exhibit. As they approached the front door a large German Shepard appeared. It seemed friendly as it tried to nuzzle the Plaintiff and his father. It had been snowing this day and snow had covered the ground. The plaintiff decided to lobe a snowball at his father and as the father ducked, a few flake seemed to have sprayed the dog. The large dog immediately attacked the young child. It was with such great force, the gashes of the wound required 117 to his right elbow. The “Dog Bite Statute” has four (4) elements to prove its validity. The elements are whether the defendant owns the dog; if the plaintiff’s act were without provocation; if the plaintiff’s act were peaceably; and if he was lawfully where he was to be. Mr. Androcle, the Defendant, has admitted he owns the German Shepard involved...
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...Hurricane Harvey, on the industry of self-storage space. Hurricane Harvey was accountable for the loss of countless homes, offices, and schools, consequential in the displacement of thousands of people. In the days following the hurricane, self-storage companies such as Life Storage Inc., which owns and operates 69 storage locations in Houston and Beaumont, witnessed an accrue of demand. The self-storage industry in the Houston area was anticipating a rise in vacancy from 11.2% in the second quarter to 12.2% by the end of 2017. After Hurricane Harvey, the demand for storage might alter those projections depending on if...
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...With the onset of Hurricane Harvey, studies have explored the reasons for which people may refuse to evacuate, in spite of brutal and perilous weather conditions. Research points to various reasons that can make people hesitant to evacuation, from the inability to leave pets or their property behind, failure to acknowledge the gravity of the situation, disregard for voluntary orders, or disabling physical conditions. Although the general public may be predisposed to exemplify disdain for those who resist to leave, the article discusses the financial aspect that can manifest itself as a pivotal motive in one’s decision to evacuate. Others also approach such situations differently, feeling compelled to stay due to their commitment to care for...
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...Harvey premiered on Broadway on November 1, 1944, at the 48th Street Theatre, and after one thousand seven hundred seventy-five performances, closed on January 15, 1949. The original production was directed by Antoinette Perry and produced by Brock Pemberton, starring Frank Fay as Elwood P. Dowd and Josephine Hull as Elwood's sister Veta. Elwood was subsequently played during this run by Joe E. Brown, Jack Buchanan, and most famously- James Stewart. The play won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1945. It was originally a play, but has been adapted many times – the most famous being James Stewart’s rendition in all three adaptations of Broadway, Movie, and TV show. The film version did well at the box office, but not quite well enough to recoup its...
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...came their way. His legacy will continue to shape the globe and “the dream shall never die.” President John F. Kennedy was an inspiration to all, but so was Harvey Milk, an LGBTQ+ activist who will revolutionize the future for the LGBTQ+ community. He started many movements to bring inclusion and equality for those that were gay and his life is widely known for this contribution. Harvey Milk during and after his life has made an ongoing impact in empowering generations to understand equality and social justice. To illustrate Harvey Milk’s movement we can look back at the article “The Legacy of Harvey Milk: Impact on a Generation,” It talks about the life Harvey Milk had, more specifically, the challenges, impact, significance, and importance he went through in his life. For example, Milk had many challenges where he “fought against discrimination and harassment, working tirelessly to promote equality and understanding”. Milk's message of hope and acceptance resonated with many individuals who had been marginalized and oppressed because of their sexual orientation” (Milk Impact, par. 3. Then, the sand is...
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...Steve Harvey, who is an actor, comedian, television host, producer, and author gave an amazing Eulogy to the great Bernie Mac. Bernie Mac was stand-up comedian, actor, and voice artist. When he gained popularity as a comedian he joined the group The Original Kings of Comedy . Steve Harvey joined this group also and had a great moments with Bernie Mac. Steve Harvey did utilized the four steps of connecting with the audience by first delivering this speech with much colorful language, he gained the audience attention very quick with a joke about the MC and about the man in the white suit to make everyone laugh. From the start it he knew it was going to be a very emotional event as he said that he didn't want to be up there because all he did...
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...with a new way of viewing things. 2. Develop three (3) topic sentences that articulate the major ideas that will comprise the body of your essay. Remember that your topic sentences should clearly state the argument or point to be made in the respective paragraphs. Submit your topic sentences in the box below:: 1. Milk demonstrated to Cleve Jones the responsibility that every person has as a citizen to help one's government and society grow and become better. 2. Harvey Milk guided the "boy from Minnesota" and helped him understand that no matter how anyone judges him, he is not in any way less than others simply because he is gay. 3. Milk showed Scott Smith that it is all right to be the first person to start a group to challenge something in politics, and that that group will soon gain popularity and appreciation. 3. Identify three (3) scenes from the film that support your thesis statement. Briefly explain.: 1. A young boy named Cleve Jones refuses to even register to vote when he is approached with the idea by Harvey Milk. Milk's few minute talk about the importance of voting and being active in politics sticks to Jones and later makes him join Milk's campaign. He is one of the biggest supporters of Milk's and he played a major role in working to get Milk elected. 2. Milk's very brief phone conversation with a gay...
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...I find it really interesting how the company name he choose was Fred Harvey (not The Fred Harvey Company or Fred Harvey Enterprise or the incorporation, so that the customer could feel a personal touch of service by Fred Harvey himself. Just a genius, this genius, genius, intelligent entrepreneur. --He established an exemplary for delivering quality food service at affordable prices, and recognized patterns of standardization and franchising that enabled roadside service at this day and age such as Howard Johnson's and fast food like McDonald's and others did not flourish until the next century. --He sophisticated the culinary standards with fresh ingredients prepared in healthy and tasty recipes offering at a fair price., --He raised social...
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