...reveals the philosophical term-Altruism, the selfless nature to help others, even in risky situations) After the incident, Hiro rediscovers Baymax. Baymax is a artificial intellectual robot invented by Tadashi. Baymax is programmed to help others resolve physical as well as emotion pain and suffering. In addition he displays a strong sense of empathy and support. With the help of Go Go Tomaga (my favorite), Honey Lemon, Wasabi, and Fred. These 4 individuals unravel the true meaning of friendship to the audience. They check up on Hiro to see if he's okay, they give Hiro space if or when he needs, they support him with investigation as well as show true sympathy towards Hiro and Tadashi's death. Coming to the conclusion of the investigation, Big Hero 6 realize that Professor Callaghan is alive as well as the man responsible for starting the...
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...Stereotype vs. Archetype: A Watchmen vs. Kingdom Come Essay In Moore’s graphic novel Watchmen, Alan Moore destroys the concept of bright proper superheroes by introducing characters in Watchmen that are faulty and human. Kingdom Come is a similar novel that takes inspiration from Moore’s Watchmen while having it’s own unique characteristics that sets it apart. The superheroes that we see in Watchmen and Kingdom Come are heroes and/or vigilantes whose actions are seen as understandable but not morally justified. Rather than write the traditional archetype of the high-morale superheroes of the early to mid 1900s, Moore instead parodies the stereotypical superhero genre, by writing about the character’s philosophical warped views of society,...
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...historic references suggesting that it is targeted at a more mature audience aged 16-24. The non-diegetic music playing in the background is very high paced which adds momentum, the electric guitar pinches which is found in action movies connotes the idea that our stock characters might part-take on a mission, which is a typical situation that you find in heist movies. The beatboxing and drums are common elements that associate with the Hip Hop culture, which gives the trailer an urban atmosphere, the music then transits into “Jump on It” by the Sugar Hill Gang who are from Englewood, New Jersey which is known for its high rates in crime. The movie is set in London specifically to reveal the secret world of crime, this idea of the big city, London being the capital allowing the protagonist to achieve the...
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...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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... -Fear and respect go hand in hand -Bark like a dog (subordination of women is part of the “man” package) -Comparison to women as a challenging idea (you are a “bitch”) -Chyna becomes so strong, she is stripped of femininity (later rejects public image) -violence as “deserved,” even really crazy awful sexual violence (“bark like a dog”) -“...it's only entertainment.” -Sex Trafficking (Trade) B)Gender, Beauty, Normalization -Wolf, beauty as a prerequisite for success for women -“girls learn that stories happen to 'beautiful' woman but don't happen to women who aren't beautiful” -beauty as a market and product -the female body as a constant -Kaw, Asian Americans (3% of pop., 6% of cosmetic surgeries), most likely ethnicity to get c. surgery -encouragement of self hatred -pressuring women to conform to standards of normality -media representation of Asians as “sleepy, dull, uninterested” -origins in facial reconstruction at WWI -now used to “fix” completely natural features -Valenti, beauty as a “shut the fuck up” tool -beauty is a distraction -women are too ugly or too pretty to be consequential/deserve public attention -Bordo, Slender Body -double bind: producer v. consumer -moral coding: fat is seen as lazy, thin as control -cultural value on tautness -thin is aristocratic C)Orientalism -constructed based on the West (Occidental) -rides on preconceived notions -denies...
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...Table of Contents I Introduction 2 II II.1 II.2 II.3 Jake Barnes Jake Barnes - Character Description Jake‘s Male Identity Relevance of Female Characters 3 4 5 III Robert Cohn 6 7 9 III.1 Robert Cohn - Character Description III.2 Cohn‘s Male Identity III.3 Relevance of Female Characters IV IV.1 IV.2 IV.3 Pedro Romero Pedro Romero - Character Description Romero‘s Male Identity Relevance of Female Characters 10 11 12 V Conclusion 13 VI Works Cited 14 1 I Introduction While North American literature up to the 20th century clearly defines gender roles, there is a shift in thinking after World War I. Not only are gender stereotypes and boundaries between the sexes gradually dissolving within the course of the history of literature and culture in general, but also the topic of gender itself is addressed more openly. This holds especially true for Ernest Hemingway‘s writings. Hemingway did not only make gender and gender identification a topic, but his writings often also contain elements of deconstruction of gender stereotypes, an example being The Garden of Eden, which is partially devoted to the conflict of reversed gender roles. Unsurprisingly, Hemingway was also preoccupied with the mutual influence and effect of the two sexes, male and female, on each other. One piece of literature which underlines this change towards thinking more freely across fixed gender boundaries but which also stands out as a case study on how gender...
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...Eliminating the Gender Achievement Gap ELIMINATING THE GENDER ACHIEVEMENT GAP Preconceived notions of what boys and girls can and cannot do will have negative effects on both genders. Parents who allow their sons to misbehave and say “boys will be boys” not only damage their view of themselves but it does not teach them the consequences of right and wrong. Telling a boy “big boys do not cry” may create an emotionally stunted boy. Society allows girls to express their emotions but boys must keep them inside. While society does not blink an eye when a boy aspires to becoming an auto mechanic or a girl a stay at home mom, the converse brings discomfort, ridicule, much discussion and even embarrassment for the families. Research shows women have made tremendous gains in the last few decades; however, it is still difficult for them to obtain equality. According to an article from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, women make up almost half of all actively employed people in the work force yet; they earn, on average, 23% less than their male counterparts holding the same position (Hegewisch & Hudiburg, 2013, para.1). The pace has been so slow that if it continues at this same rate, it will take over 40 years before women will earn the same salary as men in the same positions (Hegewisch & Hudiburg, 2013, para. 2). What causes this phenomenon? Is it nature or nurture? Is it something that begins in the womb or the formative years...
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...In literature, a hero/heroine, or protagonist, is the principal character of a story, which may be known for special achievements. It´s sometimes used to simply describe the protagonist of a story, or the love interest, a usage which can conflict with the superhuman expectations of heroism. [1] Hero and heroine came to refer to characters who, in the face of danger and adversity or from a position of weakness, display courage and the will for self sacrifice, that is, heroism for some greater good of all humanity. In modern movies, the hero is often simply an ordinary person in extraordinary circumstances, who, in despite the odds being stacked against him or her typically prevails in the end. [2] The villain usually is the antagonist, the evil character in the story, who tends to have a negative effect on other characters or serves as an obstacle the hero must struggle to overcome. In other words, the villain typically a charismatic evildoer who represents, leads, or himself embodies the struggle the hero is up against. [3] Animal Farm is a vivid and eloquent novel written by George Orwell, who aims to prove that human nature and diversity prevent people from being equal. It also successfully presents how the mechanism of propaganda and brainwashing works in totalitarian regimes. Snowball is described as a vivacious pig, which is quick in speech and more inventive. He´s the best at writing; painted out `Manor Farm´ and in its place painted `Animal Farm.´ During he´s...
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...African American Stereotypes in Movies Media Research Methods CO 455 November 20, 2012 African American Stereotypes in Movies Introduction There once was a time when everyone expected the black man to be the first actor to die in every movie that possessed a black man in its cast. However, over time the assumption of the black man being the first to die has changed. Currently in the year 2012, there are progressively more movies in which black men portray leading roles. This change in black men as leading characters in movies is a welcome change. In the past, supporting or backup roles were considered the best role a black man could achieve. In this paper, the researcher will conduct information by means of content analysis. Content analysis is the most commonly used methodology because of its ability to measure human behavior, assuming that the verbal behavior is a form of behavior. This study will examine specific media products and define these products by determining smaller elements that complement these products. This document will address a wide view of concerns regarding the African American culture, and will provide assumptions on how this issue can be addressed in the future. The stereotype of African Americans in movies today, is the topic of this research paper. Why do African Americans face stereotypes in the media? Why do black actors and actresses have difficulty obtaining roles that are not stereotypical...
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...Enotes… Arms and the Man | Introduction Shaw was already a celebrity arts critic and socialist lecturer when he wrote Arms and the Man in 1894. One of Shaw’s earliest attempts at writing for the theatre, it was also his first commercial success as a playwright. Although it played for only one season at an avant-garde theatre, thanks to the financial backing of a friend, it was later produced in America in 1895. Accustomed to the melodramas of the age, however, even sophisticated audiences often did not discern the serious purpose of Shaw’s play. Thus, Shaw considered it a failure. True success did not come until 1898, when Arms and the Man was published as one of the “pleasant” plays in Shaw’s collection called Plays: Pleasant and Unpleasant, and it subsequently gained popularity as a written work. Included in this collection of plays are lengthy explanatory prefaces, which note significant issues in the plays and which have been invaluable to critics. In place of brief stage directions, Shaw’s plays also included lengthy instructions and descriptions. Another unique aspect of Arms and the Man was its use of a woman as the central character. Set during the four-month-long Serbo-Bulgarian War that occurred between November 1885 and March 1886, this play is a satire on the foolishness of glorifying something so terrible as war, as well as a satire on the foolishness of basing your affections on idealistic notions of love. These themes brought reality and a timeless lesson...
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...help from others, knock him down and stop him from reaching his dream. The woman that he loved was supposed to be there to help him and encourage him but instead they always clashed and argued. The narrator said that they never physically fought, but she always knew what to say to hurt him. Based on my experiences, most of the people we attach ourselves to, know how to hurt us the most. I think that society as a whole was a symbol of the Lone Ranger. The narrator just wanted to live his life like a regular American but society wouldn’t let him. Everyone put themselves ahead of the Native Americans; they were the scum of the Earth, the Native Americans could never amount to anything in their eyes. 2. It seems to me like Seattle is a pretty big city. We also see that it’s kind of a “stuck-up” place. The police told the narrator that he should be more careful where he drives. Everybody in that part of...
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...[pic] De La Salle University – Dasmariňas Communication Arts Department MOVIE REVIEW: WAG THE DOG Submitted by: CARLYN GAE ESTANISLAO COM32 Submitted to: Prof. ROEL S. RAMIREZ, APR mARCH 2011 1/11 I. Background Information / Additional Perspective "Why does a dog wag its tail? Because the dog is smarter than the tail. If the tail was smarter, it would wag the dog." This film is an incredibly witty movie, with a rare blend of cynicism, humor, and intelligence by Barry Levinson, Wag the Dog thus begins with these opening credits, an early indication of a dark socio-political satire that would unfold to criticize mass media and indecisive public opinion, but most importantly, the abuse of power by political leaders. Wag the Dog also satirizes the immaturity of the society and how people's unquestioning absorption of propaganda only encourages the media to exploit them on a higher level. Conrad Brean (Robert De Niro) is a retired political consultant, a spin doctor who resurrects the support for the US President's after his disastrous scandal with a teenage girl just eleven days before the election. In order to smother the sparks of rumor ignited by the media, Brean invents an international crisis to sway the people's vote he fakes a war on Albania. The president heroically ends the war and his compassion and exceptional 2/11 leadership qualities are presented through the mass media to the people, winning back their faith. (Lu...
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...GoPro Advertising Campaign 2014 Prepared for: Hyun Min Assistant Professor, Marketing Black Hills State University Prepared by: Thadd Stottler Harry Ulrickson Laine Mitchell December 9, 2014 Table of Contents I. Historical Context………………………………………………………………………………..3 II. Industry analysis…………………………………………………………………………………3 III. Market Analysis…………………………………………………………………………………..4 IV. Competitor Analysis……………………………………………………………………………5 V. Company Analysis………………………………………………………………………………5 VI. Target Audience………………………………………………………………………………….6 VII. Media Mix and Budget…………………………………………………………………………7 VIII. Communication Objectives…………………………………………………………………10 IX. Implementation Schedule…………………………………………………………………...14 X. Campaign Evaluation Plan…………………………………………………………………..15 XI. Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………………………16 References…………………………………………………………………………………………17 I. Historical Context GoPro started in the early 2000’s by Nick Woodman. After a recent surfing trip, Nick wanted to capture some action photos of his surfing experience. But the equipment he would need was too expensive and difficult to set up. So he started raising money, working on a compact camera he could strap onto almost everything and record his surfing adventures. The company’s first camera came out in 2004. As popularity grew he began to hire professional stuntmen as well as extreme athletes, he had them record their stunts with his camera...
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...to some extent because during the teenage years the average person is more or less confused, angry, stressed and unhappy which is what the poem reflects. I myself cannot wait till adulthood lingers around the corner. I find that certain problems arise during this time that keep you from doing the things you love and that this is absolutely the uttermost worst time to express yourself in many different ways. Some of things are not being strong enough for certain sports and so on. Even though this poem is gloomy it has a contented and joyful background since she/he has finally gotten over the period of distress and is now ready to go back to a normal life where every aspect in the body does not fluctuate every minute, “ It has rained drops big as silver coins, gold in the sun”. In this short quote the drops refer to the past tears that person has shed during that time, but is now covered up in a color of gold which is a newborn and happy time period known as adulthood. On the other hand there may still be some memories or physical aspects on her body that remind her of this time, “The good rain batters me with crazy thoughts”. The good...
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...prohibited 3. 18th Amendment: ratified Jan, 1919 and repealed by the 21st Amendment in Dec, 1933 C. Positive Opinions/Results of Prohibition: 4. Progressives wanted it banned to stop family violence, crime, and poverty c. Support for prohibition was found in the rural native-Protestant dominated West and South d. The church-affiliated Anti-Saloon League led the drive to pass Prohibition e. Woman’s Christian Temperance Union considered drinking a sin 5. WW I reformers advocated prohibition as a war measure f. People were concerned that many German Americans owned many of the brewers g. Drinking reduced the efficiency of soldiers and workers 6. Learned we must have a clear majority supporting an issue before a law is made h. Initially alcoholism declined and the number of alcohol related deaths D. Negative Opinions/Results of Prohibition: 7. Laws were broken by normally law-abiding citizens i. Immigrants, college students, and some city dwellers disobeyed prohibition j. People visited...
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