...what she calls, ‘emotional impulse’ that is not inhibited but, supported and shaped by the intellect. Her book is structured in such a way that the reader is invited to experiment with a number of different exercises that are designed, in part one; to free the voice from certain inhibiting factors that have accumulated overtime (mostly through habit), in part two, (here on working with a ‘liberated’ voice); to go through a developmental process which focuses on range and power (viz. the ‘resonating ladder’), in part three; to turn focus to the breathing apparatus and thereby develop an awareness and sensitivity to different ‘areas of breath’ in the body and, in part four; to bridge the connection of this work to text and acting. Through this approach, Linklater states that the general aim of the book is to “present a lucid view of the voice in the general context of human communication and to provide a series of exercises to free, develop and strengthen the voice – first as a human instrument, then as the human actor’s instrument” (Linklater, p 1). This essay will summarize some of the major points of the book, offer briefs descriptions of some of the exercises and determine whether this book could be useful to the aspiring actor who is interested in learning more about the craft of voice and speech. Linklater claims that the particular approach of this book is something that has evolved over a number of years and is largely the result of the work of Iris Warren; a...
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...Mark Pfetzer Essay In the book Within Reach: My Everest Story, the main character, Mark Pfetzer, a 13 year old boy decides he wants to be the youngest adolescent to climb Mt. Everest. Failing to pursue his dream, Mark Pfetzer spent too much money on trying to climb Mt. Everest three times. With the help of many adults, Mark summits many mountains but not Everest at a young age. Mark portrays many different types of traits throughout the book. But the ones that stood out the most were lonely, determined, and brave. First, one trait about Mark was lonely.Mark Pfetzer was never known to hangout with the minors at his school. Instead he enjoyed fishing with his grandfather and his friends. When at age 13 he should be interacting with 13 year olds. As stated on page 10, “I even spent a lot of time with my grandfather and his friends, fishing. Some kids my age like to fool around a lot, but I never liked that.” This justifies that Mark got along with older people. He also stated on page 10, “ So I hung out with older people from their thirties to seventies.” In the reader’s mind...
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...Rodriguez wrote this essay in the context of how we teach (are we just memorizing without understanding ), and that with age he’s able to see the importance and pitfalls of education. He wants to warn his audience those much like his younger self first and second generation immigrants, but also those well educated or in college who are still making the same mistakes he once did. Rodriguez’s purpose is to persuade the audience that education is not a ladder to forever climb, that education is not just memorizing facts, but about bettering ourselves and learning to think critically, or we may end up like a “scholarship boy”...
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... what she calls, ‘emotional impulse’ that is not inhibited but, supported and shaped by the intellect. Her book is structured in such a way that the reader is invited to experiment with a number of different exercises that are designed, in part one; to free the voice from certain inhibiting factors that have accumulated overtime (mostly through habit), in part two, (here on working with a ‘liberated’ voice); to go through a developmental process which focuses on range and power (viz. the ‘resonating ladder’), in part three; to turn focus to the breathing apparatus and thereby develop an awareness and sensitivity to different ‘areas of breath’ in the body and, in part four; to bridge the connection of this work to text and acting. Through this approach, Linklater states that the general aim of the book is to “present a lucid view of the voice in the general context of human communication and to provide a series of exercises to free, develop and strengthen the voice – first as a human instrument, then as the human actor’s instrument” (Linklater, p 1). This essay will summarize some of the major points of the book, offer briefs descriptions of some of the exercises and determine whether this book could be useful to the aspiring actor who is interested in learning more about the craft of voice and speech. Linklater claims that the particular approach of this book is something that has evolved over a number of years and is largely the result of the work of Iris Warren; a...
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...Andrew Carnegie, a steel magnate, wrote one of the best defenses of the time of the New Economic Order. This defense came in the form of an essay called “The Gospel of Wealth”, published in 1889. In this essay, he argues that the benefits of industrialization outweigh the negatives, saying, “To-day the world obtains commodities of excellent quality at prices which even the generation preceding this would have deemed incredible. In the commercial world similar causes have produced similar results, and the race is benefited thereby. The poor enjoy what the rich could not before afford. What were the luxuries have become the necessaries of life. The laborer has now more comforts than the landlord had a few generations ago. The farmer has more luxuries than the landlord had, and is more richly clad and better housed. The landlord has books and pictures rarer, and appointments more artistic, than the King could then obtain.” For the given time period, I am forced to disagree with this quote for the same reason that the poor likely would have. As discussed in “American Horizons- US History in a Global Content”, although this was a time of much technological advancement, there was also a widening gap between the upper and lower class. In The Gospel of Wealth, Carnegie says, “The poor enjoy what the rich could not before afford”. Although this may have been true, it is important to understand the circumstances of the time period. Yes, the poor could indulge in things that were...
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...perceived adequacy of students as well as their place on the social and economic ladder. Jean Anyon traveled to and analyzed five elementary schools during a full year and came to the conclusion that the fifth-graders from the different schools and different economic backgrounds are being prepped to take over particular spots of social standings in society. One may even say some schools are pre-trade schools, while the more affluent schools are geared to churn out doctors, lawyers, and the next big wig executives. She drives the point home that students who are at an economic advantage have more opportunities to gain valuable knowledge and skills to succeed in life, while the other less advantageous group is given a basic curriculum. In working class schools the teachers don’t setup anything for discussions. One teacher explained to Anyon, “Simple punctuation is all they’ll ever use.”(Anyon 174) there was no discussion heard from the class about how to properly use or why these certain symbols were used as punctuation. The teaching is very mechanical and rigid, students were told on one occasion to write an autobiography by answering questions “Where were you born?” “What is your favorite animal?” on a sheet titles “All About Me.” (Anyon 175). In a different working class school on a card that was passed out to the class it had instructions written on it; the question that was to be answered, the books to use, and the amount to write. The teacher explained the cards further “It...
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...compare & contrast essay In the early 1900s,Mexican Americans,or chicanos,in california and the southwest were excluded from “Whites Only” theaters,parks,swimming pools,restaurants,and even schools.In mexican schools they didn’t have everything that the white schools had.Mostly all mexican schools were mostly houses or housed in rundown building. At the white schools there were handsome green lawns and playing fields.the white schools also had air-conditioning and the students were learning biology and geometry.They didn’t have to use the bathroom in a small hole in the ground because they had a little room outside of the school with toilets.All or at least most of the parks,hotels,dance halls,stores,eateries and or barbershops were whites...
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...To what extent does Disney’s presentation of the Aladdin legend reflect and present the ruling class ideology? In this essay I will be focusing on the ruling class ideology that is shown frequently in the Disney version of Aladdin. I will discuss the relevance of Jafar, the power and reputation of the Genie and the beauty of Jasmine who Aladdin feels he himself doesn’t deserve. The other concepts that I will briefly touch upon is the false class consciousness theory, this is where the proletariats don’t know they are being exploited by the bourgeoisie. Also, I will explore ruling class exploitation; this is where the ruling class take advantage of the working class for their own personal gain. Throughout the whole of the story a ruling class ideology is very apparent, and towards the start of the book it starts to represent Aladdin as a ‘thief’ and a character that may have been this way his whole life. You could say that throughout the story, he is trying to break sociological norm and make his way to the top of society. Members of a lower class of society truly believe that they can’t make it to the top, and in truth this isn’t correct. Members of the Bourgeoisie sell us a pipe dream and would say that they have every right to get to the top, but the lower class suffer from false class consciousness and through social aspects such as media, sport and religion this consciousness is reflected in a capitalist view. The working class feel that they have to have done something...
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...Hamlet. In this scene, Rosencrantz and Guildernstern come to the King, Voltimand and Cornelius report the message from Norway, Polonius suggests to Claudius and Gertrude the reason of Hamlet’s madness, Hamlet calls Polonius a “fishmonger”, Rosencrantz and Guildernstern bring in the players, Hamlet decides to let the players play the Old King’s murder. Scene 2 is divided into sub-sections in a way to present the plot and the theme more clearly. The “fishmonger scene” refers to the part from Polonius’s explanation of Hamlet’s madness “Your noble son is mad” (2.2.92) to the end of Hamlet and Polonius’s first interaction “except my life” (2.2.210), initiates Hamlet’s actions on revenge and vouchsafes how other characters view his “madness”. This essay will compare the actors’ gestures and line arrangements from directors Kenneth Branagh and Franco Zeffirelli to depict the different effects in Hamlet’s madness. First, the actors’ gestures between Kenneth Branagh version and Mel Gibson version show differences to the interpretations of Hamlet’s madness. There are not many gestures in the Kenneth Branagh film, which can mean something. When Polonius talks to Claudius and Gertrude, also when he talks to Hamlet, he does not have obvious big body movement, but instead just standing straight, walking steadily, behaving perfectly like a honorable and educated man; Hamlet as the noble son of the King and Queen, and the respectable prince of Denmark, however, has many big and dramatic gestures...
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...Name Professor Unit 23rd January 2014 Human Resource Strategy in Organizations Human resource is an important department in any organization. This department if effectively run can enable an organization to implement organizational strategies successfully by managing the organization’s most vital resource- its employees. With the realization of this fact, there has been a slight shift in the operation of Human Resources in the corporate world whereby HR acts as strategic partner of the organization (Mejia 5). This essay will attempt to explain the importance of having HR as strategic partner in the organization, how HR strategies relate to the overall business strategy in an organization and the career path of a senior HR executive. In the past a line was drawn between business strategy and human resource strategy. The traditional belief was that the sole role of human resource was personnel administration and this had nothing to do with the overall business strategy. This belief has changed considerably over the past couple of years with human resource departments playing strategic roles within organizations (Holbeche 34). Business executives have come to realize that human resource strategies go hand in hand with the company’s business strategy. Success in a business can be easily achieved if management realizes the connection between human resource strategy and business strategy. Human resource...
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...a decision to not give up and peruse my goal and attain my diploma. Persistence is key and in knowing that I am going to strive to finish my goal. Setting Goals Setting goals is key when it comes to achieving them. It is crucial to set realistic goals that you know you can accomplish as opposed to setting unrealistic one that you know is far from reach. The University talks a lot about setting goals and achieving them. According to University of Phoenix Goal Setting and Time Management (2014), S.M.A.R.T. goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and timely. One personal goals that I set forth for myself is to obtain by Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Management. That will enable me in my career to move the corporate ladder and acquire the position I see myself in. The Writing Process Good writing is essential for success in school and the 21st Century workplace. Writing is a combination of skill that is best taught by breaking up the writing process. By focusing on the process of writing, almost everyone learns to write successfully. The five steps in the writing process are pre writing, making a draft, revising, editing, and publishing. (University of Phoenix, 2014). When the writer goes through the step by step process the mystery is alleviated and it becomes easier for the writer to compose a...
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...Argument Essay: Neil Gaiman versus George Saunders What does our future need? In a speech given by famous American author George Saunders called “Advice To Graduates”, he basis the theme of the speech on kindness. That our future will be better if we find kindness now. Another speech given by famous British author Neil Gaiman called “Why our Future Depends On Libraries, Reading, and Daydreaming” makes it the older people of society obligation to guide the young and innocent for a better future. Both speeches wants to guild children to a better future and to make the world a better place, and with Saunders enthusiasm, comedy, and delivery his speech is better. Saunders opens his speech with humor to capture the youth’s attention. He starts with a story of his childhood, telling of no regrets but one failed act of kindness. “ Moments of another human being suffering”(2). Here, Saunders is helping us to understand a changing point in his life where he understood that something was wrong with the way people think. Therefore, using himself as the examples demonstrates that he has been there before. Places where he had failed to act kind. The basis of his Saunders speech is to get listeners to make “being kinder a goal”. I choice this speech because the delivery of the speech was simply put so that all people could understand and comprehend.”You could do worse than: try to be kinder”(2). In simple words this line reveals what the whole speech will be about. This has significance...
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...correlation with her and her writing ways to be labeled as subjective, Although subjective is it possible for her own thoughts and feelings to be greatly recognized and a source for her whole book? Didion believes so, if it makes oneself happy and helps her reach her conclusion and point. Didion also goes over social commentary on the association of marriage by implying in her tone that the class of a wedding equates to the validity of a marriage. “Marrying Absurd”, features Didion’s astound attitudes and thoughts towards marriages...
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...“Alright students open your iPad and go learn about the Napa valley fires.” Andre’s teacher told them to write a short essay on the tragic events of the Napa fires. Andre was a good kid and did what he what he was told. He went into the safari search browser and typed in Napa valley fires. He was immediately mesmerized by the xpictures that he saw, pictures of burnt houses, crying families and flaming orange flames that destroyed anything that came in its path. Andre felt lucky that his house and his family was not like that. He was daydreaming about what would happen if his house was like that. “ANDRE” his teacher yelled. He had fallen asleep on his desk. “Y-yess” he stammered “Did you finish your mini essay?” the teacher asked....
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... A Scottish novel, released in 1993. An essay commenting on Welsh's use of language, style and tone. When digging a little beneath the surface of the extract from trainspotting: Traditional Sunday Breakfast, you may see a hint of the authors thoughts, given on the working classes ‘verbal rights’. Watching the film Trainspotting, underlines Welsh’s statement (from the Herald Scotland) quoting that “The classic assumption of such fiction holds true: working-class people speak funny so are in fiction only for the purposes of humor. They do not have an internal life, therefore you traditionally do not have a Renton or a Begbie or a Spud expressing themselves in the narrative of a book.” What he states here, is that working-class people are allowed to speak, but not think, in middle-class fiction. My knowledge gained of the characters from Traditional Sunday Breakfast, through watching the full film, has set the characters in a completely new light than if reading the extract alone, I choose not to abstract from this knowledge. Traditional Sunday Breakfast gives grotesque imagery within Davies narrative, while Welsh portrays the deconstructed lifestyle of a heroin addict. One can look at Welsh's attitude towards non-standard Scottish dialect and language use as a guide to how it should be used in a narration, to create characters that to multiple extents are unaware of how their ways of speaking places them on the social ladder. Davies poor ability to construct sentences...
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