...Evaluative Argument Essay One of my favorite Genre’s of movies or films that I enjoy very much watching are movies based on real life such as Documentaries and Biographies, and for this specific assignment I chose to write about the film “Not Without my Daughter” which portrays the true story of Betty Mahmoody, played by Sally Field and her daughter Mahtob, played by Sheila Rosenthal, and their brave and heroic escape from Iran and her abusive husband and father Sayed (Moody) Mahmoody, played by Alfred Molina. If the title of this movie hasn’t already given you an idea of what this movie is about then you’re in for a perplexing and frustrating ride of your life. “Not Without my Daughter” made its debut in 1991 during the raid of the US embassy in Iran, which caused a lot of controversy due to the graphic and misrepresentation of the Muslim faith and the Iranian culture, and with that being said I believe it had many flaws. But, before I go any further I am going to take this opportunity and give you a very brief and short summary about the plot of this movie to help you understand what it is I mean about this film being “flawed”. Moody (Molina) was a successful physician specializing in anesthesia who lived with his family in Michigan. One day while he was home with his family he suggested to his wife (Field) that he would like to take a family vacation to Iran so that his family can meet her and their six year old daughter Mahtob (Rosenthal). Despite...
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...To whom it may concern, My name is Sekang Kumangai. I am writing in regards to my traffic ticket. On July 24, 2014, I made a call to the Sacramento Court office to ask for an extension to pay my traffic ticket. I spoke to a clerk named Frank explaining why I need the extension. On June 29, 2014 I gave birth to my daughter prematurely and she has several health complications. On July 6, 2014 she was transported to the Oakland’s Children Hospital. I have been staying in the housing they have here for the parents and family for the child. I have been here for a little over 3 weeks now. She has multiple complications including; a hole in her heart, blood infections, respiratory failure, and just last week she had surgery for bowel obstruction. She is now one month old and ready to have surgery on the hole in her heart. They will be doing the surgery on August 1, 2014. I explained all this to Frank. He was very understanding that I can’t leave my child when she is such a fragile state. Anything can happen at this time and I need to stay here with her. My husband is in the military and is currently in Italy so he is also unable to make it out to Sacramento to set up the payment plan. Since all of this is going on Frank stated that he would help me find a way to make a payment arrangement through someone else because I can’t physically be there. Frank stated that I could have a family member or friend drop off the documents that I need to show proof of insurance, proof of baby’s birth...
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...Hello class my name is Kanegra Jones but I prefer to be called KeKe. I am the mother of 5 children I have 4 daughters and 1 son. I was inspired to go back to school by my 11 year old daughter because she is very smart and she asked me why don't I give school another try so that was what I did. My children ages are 14, 12, 10, 8, and 5. My son is the baby of the bunch. I live currently in Powder Springs GA. I have only been here for about 5 months and I am still learning this city. I moved here from Memphis TN which I lived there from age 14 up until about 5 months ago. I was born in Mississippi I am currently working part time as a school bus driver which I have been doing for about the last 12 years. I have been doing this so long because i am very convenient for me being that I am a single mother and I have no family here. It was the same in TN I had no family so driving buses was very convenient and helpful because when school was out I was off and when the summer came I didn't have to work so it was very helpful to me I am a very quiet person I like to keep to myself and I do not bother anyone. I don't smoke I do not drink and do not go out. So I basically live a simple life and I try to keep it that way. I am here at the UPOX taking up Psychology because I would like to help and understand why people have some of the problem and learn ways to help them help themselves function better without always giving them medicine to control their symptoms....
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...Recently I had a conversation with my ex-wife about our daughter via the telephone. I had found out that my daughter who is 14 and lives with my ex-wife in Rhode Island had gone out on a date with a 16 year old boy. I found this out on her facebook page. I was unhappy that she would let our daughter do this and that I had to find out this way. I called her and instantly you could tell from the tone of my voice that I was unhappy and I am sure she sensed it right away. I told her that I feel I have no say in my daughters life and how unsafe I thought the situation was. I was a 16 year old boy and I know first hand how many boys that age can be and this is my daughter we are talking about her safety is all that matters to me. However, my ex disagreed with this saying that I did not know the situation or the boy and that I was questioning her judgment. Needless to say we both said some words that were not kind to each other. Communicating with her through the phone is hard I don’t think she can see the concern in my face. She is only hearing the anger in my tone. I want them both to know that I care about my daughter a great deal and maybe they could allow me to have some say in how she is being raised even if they live in Rhode Island. It is a difficult situation for sure and one that I don’t know will ever be better unless I move closer to them. This is a hard task right now as I have had some health issues and also help to take care of my mother. I feel like they think...
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...My client is going through a major transition period in her life, leaving a lot of unknowns at this point. Recently the client started the process for divorce with her husband. Most of the assets that were jointly owned, were retained by the ex-husband for which he gave her a relatively small cash buyout for those. Included assets retained by the ex-husband were the house for which they owned together for 17 years (valued around $220,000), a vehicle (valued around $6,000), and a mutual life insurance policy. The value that the client was given for her share of those assets has been mostly used up to cover the deficit she has been working at for the last three years since the divorce. The client currently has one daughter in college, for which she is assisting in paying off her student loan of ______ from last year, and hopes to continue to assist with a small amount of money given each month to her. Additionally, she has another daughter who will be beginning college in the Fall of 2016 for which she hopes to assist similarly. This is a major goal for my client, so something more personal plans that require financial assistance are put on hold until her daughters are through college. A major focus she has is to try to get through these next five years (get daughters through school, and finalize divorce situation, recover from those debts) and after those five years, begin to plan more for retirement, potentially go back to school, and maybe even purchase a small house...
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...people are good sons or daughters even though their parents are bad. A good son or daughter should have certain qualities. Being hard working, sympathetic, and respectful of parents are the most important qualities of a good son or daughter. First of all, a good son or daughter should be a hard working person. A good child usually makes parents happy, and parents are happy when their children do what they are supposed to do. For example, if a child is a student, she is supposed to study hard. If she studies hard, whether she gets good grade or not, her parents are pleased with her. In addition, in Vietnam we value children as good sons or daughters when they do not make their parents worry about them. For instance, a boy after graduation from a university got a job and worked hard. Although he did not get a good—paying job, he earned enough to take care of himself. That boy is a good son because he is self—reliant and his parents don’t have to worry about him. Being hard working has remained the same over time in my culture. Additionally, to be sympathetic is one of the most important qualities of a good child. Parents who have to work hard to feed their children are usually tired after a long day. As a result, they sometimes get angry easily and may overreact with their children very small mistakes. If their children were sympathetic, they would understand and would not hate or think that parents don’t love them. Moreover, if sons or daughters understand their parents’...
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...Analaysis of Act 1, Scene 1: Illustrate Lears rash and impulsive frame of mind in the opening section of the play. Peace, Kent! Come not between the dragon and his wrath. I lov'd her most, and thought to set my rest On her kind nursery.- Hence and avoid my sight!- So be my grave my peace as here I give 130 Her father's heart from her! Call France! Who stirs? Call Burgundy! Cornwall and Albany, With my two daughters' dowers digest this third; Let pride, which she calls plainness, marry her. I do invest you jointly in my power, 135 Preeminence, and all the large effects That troop with majesty. Ourself, by monthly course, With reservation of an hundred knights, By you to be sustain'd, shall our abode Make with you by due turns. Only we still retain 140 The name, and all th' additions to a king. The sway, Revenue, execution of the rest, Beloved sons, be yours; which to confirm, This coronet part betwixt you. King Lear was written by William Shakespeare - poet, playwright and actor - between 1604 and 1606. King Lear is a play that is based on the Kind of England that decidded to step down from the throne and share out his roles of ruling the land with between his 3 daughters - Gonerill, Regan and Cordelia. To decide which of his daughters were worthy of the land, King Lear decided to commence a test of their love, infront of a court full of people. This test was quite simple - they had to tell the dury, and the King himself how much they loved him...
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...My name is James but I prefer you call me Jef. I am pursuing continuing education classes in the Computer Information field. I may quite possibly be the oldest "student" here. I am 59 years old. I have two daughters, my oldest, Amanda is a clinical psychologist with two lovely girls (my grandchildren) and they live in Austin, TX. My youngest daughter Catherine is pursuing a degree in Criminal Science at the University of Florida. I am a semi-retired professional musician, website designer, Mac & PC computer technician and tutor. I am a Vietnam era veteran and have lived in South Florida for over 23 years. I am currently remodeling a vintage GMC motor home I fondly call the "LuvShak". Can you say.. ROAD TRIP?!? a. What are some things that you hope to get out of this course? I look forward to learning new information about the IT field. b. What do you like best about on-line learning? I can study in my pajama's c. What type of computer are you using (Windows, Mac ??)? Dual Core Dell PC d. What is one thing that you would change about on-line learning? Not familiar enough to make any recommendations. e. Tell us what you see out your window when you are working on this class. My 1 year old kitty.. staring at the birds in the trees and just wishing she could jump on one of them. f. What is one thing that makes you different from any other student in the class? I am most likely the oldest of the bunch... I'll be 60 in March. (Gifts gladly...
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...shown in class is about an older age male which takes place in the near future who use to be an ex-convict and thief named Frank. In the film Frank begins to lose his memory and suffers from dementia. His son and daughter are tired of visiting him every week to check up on him. The son decides to buy a caretaking robot to watch his father. The robot has to watch his father, prepare meals, and cater to his needs. Frank at first is not happy with the idea but has no other option because his condition becomes worse. Finally Frank becomes friends with his robot and manipulates it to start picking locks and steal. Frank being an ex-convict and jewel thief shows his robot the ways to become a highly skilled thief. Then they decide to rob a rich developers home by stealing his jewels, which he believed no one will suspect its him because he is old. Also his robot defends Frank by lying and stealing. Then after being under investigation, Frank has no choice to erase his robots memory to avoid going to jail. After proven not guilty, Frank is sent to a retirement home because his son felt that his robot was not enough to take care of Frank. The film ends with Frank giving his son a note that explains the jewels are hidden under the garden the robot had made. When I reach my older age I would prefer to have a human caretaker. I believe a human caretaker will have more common sense than a robot. Sure a robot is programmed to follow ever command but I believe in a situation that involves...
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...First of all I would like to congratulate my fellow classmates; and thank all the friends and family members that are here today. Hello my name is Fred Grant and I am very proud to be standing here as valedictorian. When I first started classes at ITT I was afraid I wasn’t even going to pass let alone be standing here today. It had been a long time since I sat in a class room (27 years). I thought I was too old to go back to school at 43 years old. But I was wrong. Coming to this school has been one of the most fulfilling decisions I have made in my life. When I joined the National Technical Honor Society, I don’t know who was more proud my daughter Amanda or me. These past 24 months have been tough. Especially for those of us with children who know it’s not easy to do our homework when our kids are trying to get our attention and tell us about something that they are excited about; Or our spouse or loved one feeling that we were not paying enough attention to them. As I stand up here today and all my hard work has paid off, I know my children and my family are so proud of me. As I am sure all of you are as proud of all your graduates standing up here today. I would like to thank you all for giving us the extra help, support and understanding we have needed to succeed these past 24 months. I would like to thank my instructors, for making my learning experience at this school a fun and exciting one. Even though at times it seemed like they asked the imposable of us, never the...
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...(Revised Code: 2923.12 Carrying a concealed weapon) that I received in July 8, 2010 so you can please consider my application for Homemaker Personal Care, Informal Respite, and Community Inclusion personal Assistance provider. Fist of all at the time I received this violation I was living in a very unsafe neighborhood where there was a lot of crime, and as a single woman living staying in this neighborhood I was a target so I decided to get my CCW license to protect me and my family. On July 8, 2010 I was coming from my family house going home when the police were doing a check point in my neighborhood due to the excess shooting. The police officer asked to see my driver license and my weapon was in my purse and it was not concealed properly. Since I had this violation, I have created a very difficult situation for myself & my family. This is also hard on my family because I have become more dependent on help from them. Due to my charges of this case I have tried to apply for various positions only to be denied. I am truly sorry for being irresponsible for my action. I have since then moved from that neighborhood and trying to make a fresh start with my daughters and provide a good home for them. So I am asking that you reconsider my application so I can become gainfully employed to be an example for my daughter and to lessen the stress of my family. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Sharda...
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...whom it may concern, This letter is in regards to Steven Adler. Steven is a great leader, mentor and family member and has been such since I could remember. Even though Steven is my older cousin I have always looked up to him. Weather it was his decisions in life or how he handles different situations, it was always with calm and ease. Steven has always come across in a very respectful way with himself and with others. He was influential and mentored me through out my life, by being a positive influence and giving me outstanding advice in life. Steven helped me in the process of entering the Marine Corps after I graduated from high school. After serving two tours in Iraq and as soon as I came back, he was once again there for me. He helped me get back into civilian mode and also motivated me to get myself into college. Looking back he has never asked for anything in return, I guess its his unselfishness and personality just to help others. Steven takes a lot of pride in being a father. I have been there to help him move from place to place. On one occasion we started putting together his daughters Isabella’s crib. Were we’ve had talks about how important it is to start a family, and with those chats I’ve learned that he loves, cares and would do anything for his family and daughter. All in all Steven is a great person, friend, and father! Sincerely, John Smith March 17th,...
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...English ”The Shining Mountain” Development and theme In the beginning Pangma – La is afraid to disappoint her father and she does everything to impress and make her father proud. She’s submissive because she’s does everything her father asks her to without making an objection. Pangma – Las father is full of pride over his daughter and think she’s able to do everything even though she’s not and he’s inconsiderate because he expects that she will do everything he asks her to. He supposes he is doing the right thing and he knows what is best for her. The father responds to his daughters behalf. In the end when the old Sherpa woman confronts the father with his issues he realizes that she is right and from the second of he’s changed. Now he’s affectionate and kind – hearted and he’s able to do things on Pangma – Las behalf instead of his own and now he understands what Pangma – La has going through. When Pangma – La sees her father is crying a big and heavy stone is falling from her heart. She’s no longer anxious that her father will be disappointed in her. She’s courageous and happy because now she can be with her dad without being anxious that he will feel that she has let him down. Theme The story is a fairy tale and the theme is the development from child to adult. Pangma – La is very young and inexperienced and don’t know better and she does what her father expects her to do. Bout the farther you get into the story, the more begins Pangma – La to believe in...
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...The Mother of the Child in Question, written by Doris Lessing, is a short story from 1988. The story is about a social worker, named Stephen Bentley, and his attempt to persuade a Pakistani family to send their youngest daughter to a special school because she is mentally retarded. The family in question is the Khans, an immigrant family consisting of Mr. & Mrs. Khan, their son Hassan, their daughter Shireen and two older daughters whom we do not hear anything specific about in the story. Mrs. Khan, the mother, will not realize that her daughter is not a normal girl, so she does everything she can to convince the social worker, Stephen Bentley, that there is nothing wrong with her daughter. The family lives in a very poorly milieu in England. It is described as a lowly ranked social area where the hallways for example are described as urine smelling. The buildings are described as poor block buildings with many apartments where everything is grey concrete. Generally, these milieus take place in ghettos. Even though the family lives in a poor place, they still keep it clean and presentable with cramped furniture. Steven Bentley, the social worker, is the main character in the story. The story is told through his eyes, thoughts and observations. He has been assigned the case of the Khan family, and has made preparations by phoning Mr. Khan the day before he shows up. As mentioned earlier, he wants to get Shireen into a special school for mentally retarded children. Hassan...
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...makes. For example, Mildred is in a situation where she is jobless and does not have a husband who can support her. Therefore she steps out of her boundaries and takes a stand to find a job and eventually open a business. She does become successful but she has to give up on her personal life to become more successful and support her daughter. She chooses this lifestyle and has lives with the downfalls of the choices she made. In this case, she is dealing with the downfall of working very hard and not having much of a personal life. This suggests the fact that a woman has to choose from a bunch of choices. 2. Into which Women’s Film category (Molly Haskell's four categories) would you place Mildred Pierce? Why? (Use the Woman's Film Lecture notes for this question). Molly Haskell discusses four categories in Women’s Film- sacrifice, affliction, choice, and competition. Mildred Peirce would definitely be considered in the sacrifice category, because the whole movie is about Mildred making sacrifices to satisfy her daughter Velds needs and wants. This was shown right in the beginning when Bert left Mildred because she cared more for her daughters then him. After having...
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