...The Green Miles is an American drama film directed by Frank Darabont and based on the 1996 Stephen King novel of the same name. The film follows the story of Paul Edgecomb and his life as a prison officer on Death Role during the Great Depression. One day, an African-American prisoner named John Coffey arrives on death role charged for raping and murdering two white young girls. Although John is a gigantic muscular man, he has the mindset of a small child and demonstrates attributes of being developmentally challenged. John often cries, keeps to himself, and fears darkness. When John was brought to his cell, he does not mention his crime, but continually emphasizes that he “tried to take it back, but it was too late”. As the movie progresses, it is revealed that John has extraordinary powers. One day when all the other officers were gone, John asks to speak to Paul. When Paul moves toward John’s cell, John grabs Paul and puts his hand over Paul’s groin. The light suddenly flares brightly, and John lets go coughing and gasping until he releases a cloud of spores from his mouth. Paul demanded to know what happened, but John only say that he helped. When Paul goes to the restroom, he realizes that his urinary infection was cured by John’s act. Later on in the movie, John also resurrects Del’s pet mouse Mr. Jingles, and heals Warden’s terminally ill wife. At the same time, a new guard named Percy Wetmore starts to work at John’s prison domain. He is a sadistic and is very unpopular...
Words: 550 - Pages: 3
...The Green Mile is a fantasy film made in 1999, starring Tom Hanks (Paul Edgecomb) and Michael Clarke Duncan (John Coffey). Edgecomb is a guard working in a prison that is filled with convicted murderers and rapists that are sent to 'The Green Mile' to wait for the day of their execution. The prison is turned upside down when Coffey comes there. He is a huge man that everyone fears, although he would never hurt a fly. He was sent to prison for a crime he did not commit: murder and rape of two young girls. Everyone avoids him because they are scared of him, but they soon realize that he is a very special man who possesses the ability to cure dead and dying people and animals by taking away their sickness and transforming it into his own. He is very simple and kind which we can deduce from his request addressed to Edgecomb: ‘’ Do you leave a light on after bedtime? Because I get a little scared in the dark sometimes. If it's a strange place.'' We immediately realize that he could never hurt anyone, which is exactly the opposite of the first impression we get when we first meet this giant. The choice of actors was done brilliantly; no other actor I can think of would have made such a strong effect on the audience. The film is an adaptation of one of Stephen King’s books and having read some of them, I know that sometimes King’s characters are strange and very hard to come by in real life or mimic, but here the perfect actor was chosen. Also the role of Edgecomb was filled perfectly...
Words: 487 - Pages: 2
...Relationships developed from extremely negative impression in Green Mile “The Green Mile” is a movie that was directed by Frank Darabont and was published in 1999. It was adapted from the novel of the same name, which was written by Stephen Kings. Out of millions of movies out there, this movie is possibly the best one to demonstrate how wrong the first impression can be, and how bonds and relationships can be formed from tremendously negative impression. The two main characters are the head prisoner officer called Paul Edgecomb, and a negro death row inmate under his supervision called John Coffey. Basically, the whole movie is the process of Social Penetration Theory as Paul, and other prison officers, gradually unpeel layers after layers to discover the true wonderful person of John Coffey, who is supposed an extremely dangerous criminal whose existence needed to be get rid of. The first main character is Paul Edgecomb, the head prisoner officer, who is responsible for watching over the death row inmates. He is a cynical and world-weary veteran officer guard who has been through a lot of messed up things in his life. He is also quite a sensitive individual. Paul suffers from a urinary tract infection. The second main character is John Coffey, a huge negro death row inmate, who is supposedly sentence for his crime of raping and murdering of two little girls. However, it was not John who commit such crimes but another inmate, who is ironically put in the same prison...
Words: 1831 - Pages: 8
...The Green Mile, written by Stephen King, remains a world-renowned novel that was eventually turned into a movie by the director Frank Darabont. The green mile, a term used at the Cold Mountain Penitentiary, happens to be referred to as “the green mile” for the reason that at Cold Mountain there is a long green hallway that leads to where all the executions take place. The novel focuses on the narrator, Paul Edgecomb and his story on why John Coffey, an inmate at Cold Mountain, was the last execution that Paul took part in. The novel did a wonderful job showing just how far you're willing to go for a job, and the injustice of society. Nevertheless, the film measures above and beyond my expectations after reading the novel. The Green Mile,...
Words: 453 - Pages: 2
...Explain how "Of Mice and Men" and "The Green Mile" use foreshadowing and the effect that it has on the reader and viewer. In the Novella “Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck and the film “The Green Mile” directed by Frank Darabont, foreshadowing is used effectively to keep the reader and viewer intrigued. Both of these texts use similar techniques to foreshadow the fate of the main characters. These include, the exposition of characters, hints and warnings, the use of memories/flashbacks and future events that appear to be unrelated at first. These techniques are used to create tension and anticipation and keep the audience interested. A prime example of the two texts foreshadowing similar events is the deaths of Lennie from “Of Mice and Men” and John Coffey from “The Green Mile”. They both make similar mistakes at the beginning of the stories, and are both sentenced to death, John knowing it was going to happen and Lennie unknowingly. Lennie’s death was foreshadowed by Candy’s dog being put down and taken out of its...
Words: 619 - Pages: 3
...The Green Mile Question 1 The Green Mile, directed by Frank Darabont was fundamentally made to show the harm that human beings inflict on others in their society. Its major themes were death, compassion, sacrifice and how these themes link todays society. Green Mile was a term referring to death row in Louisiana State Penintiary, where prisoners were held as they waited for their execution to take place. The movie illustrates the true nature of death penalty, showing how cruel and barbaric it was. One of the main themes in The Green Mile is death; it is a major theme throughout the whole film. This then leaves the viewers to think deeply about their own fate. It is an obvious theme, considering the film takes place on death row. However, further analysis reveals a deeper meaning than men dying in an electric chair for their crimes. And I think about all of us. Walking our own green mile, each in our own time. Paul said. The viewer discovers that The Green Mile itself is a metaphor for death. Paul compared life on the Green Mile to life for a free citizen, because both lifestyles will end in the same way. Death is unavoidable. For the prisoner as they have a set number of days until their execution, so their Green Mile is relatively short. A free citizen is uncertain about the time of their death, some people never even think about it, like they are going to live forever, but when the day of reckoning comes, both the prisoner and the free citizen face the same fate. Life...
Words: 860 - Pages: 4
...of the story and a commentary about the influence of the work in popular culture. The paper will identify the literary production of The Green Mile written in 1996 by Stephen King. The paper will provide a brief description of what the novel is about, Stephen King’s background, and rather the novel fits other literature of the genre. Furthermore, the paper will discuss the cultural significance; whether the novel is economically successful or has fan followings and also what cultural values are reinforced or challenged. Background The Green Mile is about a man that was sent to prison for the rap and murder of two little girls and a prison guard who over time believes in the man’s innocents. The readers believe in the man’s innocents from the beginning; since, many times when and African American is put in prison in the beginning of a story there is always an assumption that he or she is put in prison over something a Caucasian has done. The suspense in the novel makes it difficult to put the book down, just when the reader thinks that he or she thinks they know what will happen-something changes. Stephen King is known a writer of horror fiction; many of his stories have unsuspected endings. The endings of most of his work keep the reader in suspense wondering if there is going to be a sequel to the story and wanting more. The Green Mile is a piece of literature that fits into the fiction genre; however, it is not a piece that fits in with horror as the Stephen King is known...
Words: 911 - Pages: 4
...In the book Looking for Alaska by John Green, Miles a high school student, leaves his parents to attend boarding school. Miles is obsessed with famous people’s last words and before he left his parents, he said, “i’m leaving to seek a great perhaps” (Green 18). Miles meets many new people throughout the book, some are disreputable and others are stately. Within the book, Miles pushes through many challenging periods. While he is pushing himself and while teachers are on his back he learns many lessons. Suffering and choices are two things that can push you to your limits, as Miles learns. I learned a very important lesson about how friendships are essential to life. One lesson that Mile’s learned was how suffering can be like an endless tornado:)....
Words: 610 - Pages: 3
...With the increase in oil prices and the negative effects on the environment due to carbon emissions, it is imperative to begin to think about the effects of car maintenance on this issue. Wouldn’t one like to save gas by increasing miles per gallon? There is a proven connection between a well maintained automobile and improved gas mileage. This has a direct effect on automobile pollution in regard to carbon emissions. A well maintained car saves the owner money, increase fuel efficiency and decreases pollution. A well maintained vehicle and its relationship to gas consumption is twofold. One when the car is running at its peak performance. Thus mechanical systems are running at peak efficiency. Two when a car needs service or when modifications can be made to improve efficiency. Projected carbon dioxide (Co2) emissions from cars could remain level at three gigatons through 2050 despite many more personal vehicles on the road with only minor affordable changes to existing engines, chassis and systems, according to a new report. “The study unveiled today at the Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland, challenges auto-policy makers to push for technology and design changes to existing autos that could double today’s average gas mileage of 26 miles per gallon.” (Scientific American) Vehicle owners are able to do many necessary maintenance items to keep cars running at peak performance, therefore improving gas consumption. Just by adding an aftermarket variable valve timing...
Words: 1987 - Pages: 8
...meaning of the name doesn’t fit Lara very well. Lara is more of a caring and big-hearted person than a protecting or dominating person. Lara really likes Miles, and Miles knows but is stuck in a love triangle with Alaska and Lara. Lara is more similar to Miles, being not a talker but a thinker. "I'll be een my room eef you want to come by." I did not drop by. I didn't know what to say to her—I was caught in a love triangle with one dead side.” (Green 180). Lara is also from Romania, explaining why her i’s sound like e’s. This shows that Lara is more of the caring and understanding type of person....
Words: 425 - Pages: 2
...A Close Up Into John Green’s Looking For Alaska “I may die young,” she said. “But at least I’ll die young” (Green 50). I didn’t have to think twice when I was thinking about which book was my top favorite to read this semester. Looking for Alaska by: John Green was by far my favorite book of all time! Looking for Alaska is about a guy named Miles, otherwise known as Pudge, is fascinated by famous last words, and he’s tired of being at home all the time. So he leaves for boarding school to seek what the dying poet Francois Rabelais called the “Great Perhaps.” Much awaits Miles at Culver Creek, including Alaska Young. Clever, funny, screwed-up, and dead sexy, Alaska will pull Miles into her labyrinth and catapult him into the Great Perhaps. Looking for Alaska shows a...
Words: 693 - Pages: 3
...LIBERTY UNIVERSITY BOOK REVIEW THE COMPLETE GREEN LETTERS BY JAMES A BYNUM SUBMITTED TO DR. RUSSEL BARKSDALE Introduction Miles J. Stanford, born in 1914 in Wheaton, Illinois, is the author of The Complete Green Letters. This publication combines five of his previous writings, The Green Letters: Principals of Spiritual Growth, Foundations of Spiritual Growth, The Ground of Growth, The Realization of Spiritual Growth, and A Guide to Spiritual Growth, into one compilation of a complete thought. Stanford wishes to convey through this publication, that in order to have spiritual growth, the believer must understand identity and status in Christ along with applications of basic spiritual principals. Stanford uses the writings of Paul as the backbone of his work as he is a strong proponent of Pauline principals. Summary Part One In The Complete Green Letters, Mile Stanford divides the book into five parts. These individual parts encompass several sub-topics for each part. The parts are actually titles of books that Stanford has written previously. Part one which is based on The Green Letters: Principals of Spiritual Growth discusses what is needed for spiritual growth. There are eighteen topics that assist in explaining this process. Faith, which is what is needed to establish any relationship with the Father is backed by the scriptures. Stanford states “Faith standing on the facts of the Word of God substantiates and gives evidence of things not seen”. Time which...
Words: 2045 - Pages: 9
...of history about our dear homeland. The island of Puerto Rico (formerly Porto Rico) is the most easterly of the Greater Antilles group of the West Indies island chain. Located more than a thousand miles southeast of Miami, Puerto Rico is bounded on the north by the Atlantic Ocean, on the east by the Virgin Passage (which separates it from the Virgin Islands), on the south by the Caribbean Sea, and on the west by the Mona Passage (which separates it from the Dominican Republic). Puerto Rico is 35 miles wide (from north to south), 95 miles long (from east to west) and has 311 miles of coastline. Its land mass measures 3,423 square miles, about two-thirds the area of the state of Connecticut. (Green). Puerto Rico was discovered by Christopher Columbus on Novemeber 19th, 1493. The name Puerto Rico, meaning "rich port," was given to the island by its Spanish conquistadors (or conquerors); according to tradition, the name comes from Ponce de León himself, who upon first seeing the port of San Juan is said to have exclaimed, "¡Ay que puerto rico!" ("What a rich port!"). (Green). Puerto Rico is unique in that it is an autonomous Commonwealth of the United States, and its people think of the island as un estado libre asociado, or a "free associate state" of the United States. (Green). Unfortunately even so, we are still considered a minority among the citizens of the United States. Skin color will always remain something that instantly categorizes you in the United States. However...
Words: 797 - Pages: 4
...Green Supply Chain Management : Logistics and Distribution Prabhakar Ravishankar White Paper Important Confidentiality Notice This document is disclosed only to the recipient to whom this document is addressed to and is pursuant to a relationship of confidentiality under which the recipient has obligations to confidentiality. This document constitutes confidential information and contains proprietary information belonging to MphasiS Limited. The confidential information is to be used by the recipient only for the purpose for which this document is supplied. The recipient must obtain MphasiS Limiteds written consent before the recipient or any other person acting on its behalf, communicate any information on the contents or the subject matter of this document or part thereof to any third party. The third party to whom the communication is made includes individual, firm or company, or an employee or employees of such a firm and company. The recipient, by its receipt of this document, acknowledges that this document is confidential information and contains proprietary information belonging to MphasiS Limited and further acknowledges its obligation to comply with the provisions of this notice. The contents of this document are provided in commercial confidence, solely for the purpose of evaluating whether the contract should be awarded to MphasiS. The information contained in this document represents the views and opinions of MphasiS on the issues discussed, as of the date...
Words: 4001 - Pages: 17
...In May 2007, during a deadly tornado outbreak, Greensburg, Kansas was destroyed by an F5 tornado. The tornado was an estimated 1.5 miles wide, wider than the city itself, and traveled for almost 22 miles. The tornadoes winds were estimated have reached 205 miles per hour by The National Weather Service. With 95% of the town destroyed, and the other 5% severely damaged the city council passed a resolution stating that all municipal buildings larger than 4,000 square feet be built to LEED-platinum standards making it the first city in the nation having done so. LEED is a set of rating systems for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of green buildings, homes, and neighborhoods. The city is being rebuilt as a “Green” town with...
Words: 365 - Pages: 2
