Outside Reading Assignment (A Separate Peace) Gene and Finny are the main characters of A Separate Peace and Gene also serves as the narrator and protagonist of this book. In the beginning of the novel Gene and Finny appear to have a perfect friendship‚ although Gene has many mixed emotions regarding Finny. It is clear from Gene’s praiseworthy description of Finny’s athleticism‚ charisma‚ and charm that Gene admires Finny. It is also these qualities that make Finny the competition. Although Gene
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Wednesday‚ May 17 - Why does Phineas deny the existence of the war? Explain your answer with references to the text. Although it is very apparent that there is a war being fought‚ Finny continues to hide from the reality and doubts the existence of the war. The reason for this was because of the fact that he could not participate in it and he is therefore denying its existence. In the book‚ Brinker approaches Gene and questions him about the fact that he has not made any steps towards enlisting
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critique of "good will hunting" A studious young man‚ an open book these two images swirl around the screen in a kaleidoscope effect‚ this was the introductory scene of "Good Will Hunting." This scene is followed by Ben Afflick‚ knocking on Will’s door‚ when Will comes out a credit rolls by that says‚ "screenplay written by Ben Afflick and Matt Damon‚" just as the two walk side by side. This shows how perfectly the makers of this movie have everything timed‚ down to the credits. Also‚ the timing
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Explain at least two ways in which ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ entertains the audience and keeps them interested. The epic movie‚ ‘The Shawshank Redemption’‚ directed by Frank Darabont is a compelling film that has entertained and kept audiences interested for years. The ways in which the film does this is through the use of emotive language‚ contrasting of colours (lighting)‚ settings‚ effective camera angles‚ sound effects and engaging music. These techniques are effectively used to convey the
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Sociology 1301 Sociology Movie Paper 1. The Shawshank Redemption- Blu-Ray Disc (at home) 2. -Andy Dufresne- Main character in the movie. Was wrongfully sent to prison for the murder of his wife. Andy did not commit the crime; he was simply at the murder scene in his car. He was going to kill them both but he was held back. Someone else killed his wife and her lover and Andy was blamed. -Ellis “Red” Redding- the man who can get you anything in prison. Red was Andy’s best friend and the
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The dilemma Brinker Hadley faces in A Separate Peace by John Knowles‚ parallels what many students at Devon School are experiencing in the harsh wartime. Pride and honor compels all the students to want to enlist into the fearful war. Brinker Hadley proudly declares to everyone that he too will enter the war to show that he is a fearless‚ powerful‚ and a superior leader. However‚ the impact and reality of the war forces Brinker to continuously change his personality‚ and drastically alter his views
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In the book‚ A Separate Peace‚ the author‚ John Knowles‚ writes to us a novel about war‚ but happens to focus more on the war within the human heart. This novel tells a story of two boys’ co-dependency during World War Two‚ and explores the difficulties with understanding the self during adolescence. Identity is complicated enough as the narrator‚ Gene Forrester‚ enters adulthood in a time of war‚ but a difficult friendship with a fellow student and rival leads to a further confusion of identity
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‘The Shawshank Redemption’‚ directed by Frank Darabont tells the story of Andy Dufresne‚ who is falsely accused and imprisoned for the murder of his wife and her lover and is sent the Shawshank prison. Darabont uses many important scenes throughout the film to show certain key ideas and themes to the viewer. He uses camera shots‚ lighting‚ voice-over and dialogue to help develop these ideas of freedom. One of the key scenes in ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ is the rooftop scene which uses a number of
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Amanda Williams ENGL 04/ Mrs. Herrion Three Rivers in Sikeston Carrie Underwood Carrie underwood is the person I would idolize because of her songs‚ sings with different people‚ great person‚ and she wins awards. The first this is her songs are the best. The first song I will tell you about is So Small‚ people think in this video that you are small but you are not. This video is about your family that has a bunch of problems with each other and they are trying to fix it. The next song
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James Cameron’s film‚ Avatar‚ is a very moving story about freedom and choices. Jake Sully‚ an ex-marine‚ travels to Pandora to fulfil his brother’s dream of being in an avatar body and researching the environment on Pandora. Jake goes through a lot of hard times and ends up having to choose between being human and destroying Pandora‚ or being one of the Na’vi and saving the girl he loves and her people. James Cameron has highlighted choices that we have to make in our world by presenting them in
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