film ‘strictly Ballroom’ to ‘belong’ in the world of ballroom dancing‚ to belong in this word it is a about conforming and giving up ones individuality. Buz Lurhmann‚ the director of the film ‘strictly Ballroom’ uses camera angles‚ costume‚ music‚ lighting‚ dialogue‚ and symbolism to highlight the importance of finding ones individuality to belong and challenge the status que. The audience are portrayed to realise that one must never compromise their individuality. A true sense of belonging is found
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Understanding nourishes belonging...a lack of understanding prevents it Understanding can nourish belonging and let it grow‚ however a lack of understanding can damage a person’s sense of belonging and prevent it. This concept is portrayed in Baz Luhrman’s film “strictly ballroom” and related text poem “Rhapsody on a windy night” by T S Elliot. These texts depict the way a lack of understanding may damage a person’s sense of belonging and the foundation of belonging is powerful to one’s self identity
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Belonging as a complex concept‚ which includes finding one’s place in the world. In both Strictly Ballroom and Little Miss Sunshine this concept is explored. Everyone belongs to a group in some way whether it is Family such as in Little Miss Sunshine or in ‘Strictly Ballroom’ belonging to the world of dance. In both Films belonging and what it means to belong or break away and be an individual are shown. In strictly Ballroom Scott and Fran and in Little Miss Sunshine the main character of Olive
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NOTE TAKING – BELONGING General Thesis Statements * The forces that drive us to belong are always at work whether one belongs or does not. The need to belong is an innate part of human nature‚ as is the ability to empathise. * Our life experiences teach us that when you stop trying to belong you realise that you have always belonged. * Belonging is a state integral to the human condition that shifts constantly with the changing contexts throughout life. * Belonging is based on a
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Home Reading Report Title: The Ugly Duckling Author: Kristine Arenas Characters: Mother Duck‚ 4 Ducklings‚ Ugly duckling‚ Farmers‚ Hunters Setting: Countryside The Ugly Duckling Once upon a time‚ there lived a duck that grew up in the countryside. The duckhad been sitting on her nest watching for her eggs to hatch. From each egg came a cuteduckling that lifted its head and cried. Four ducklings had come out from their shell but therewas still one that would not break. The mother
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"The Ugly Duckling" Twelve Dancing Princesses Hans Christian Andersen In 1843 Hans Christian Andersen published a literary tale he titled “The Ugly Duckling.” Already an accomplished storyteller‚ Andersen used his own life as a template; the story of the duckling who eventually becomes a swan mirrors Andersen’s own rise from working class plebe to celebrated author and poet‚ and while the journey of the duckling also resembles the blossoming of Perrault’s Cinderella‚ the bildungsroman tale
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The expressionistic film “Strictly Ballroom” composed by Baz Luhrmann is about the spectacle of ballroom dancing. Tough not always in a literal sense‚ the film is not strictly about ball room dancing but also a “microcosm of society”. Moreover the contradictory forces within the society and the use of image to mediate social relations. This piece also fits in very well with Guy Debord’s “the society of the spectacle”. Debord’s work is a critique of modern capitalism. But more specifically for our
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Strictly Ballroom Essay Image enables us to perceive the nature of different worlds from various perspectives and angle view. The audience has the advantage of perceiving the nature of the world in each text‚ from his/her own perspective. Image formulates an understanding about worlds and the use of satire and other language techniques‚ which allow the audience to evaluate their own world while perceiving the nature of different worlds. “Strictly Ballroom” is a romantic comedy written by Baz
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STRICTLY BALLROOM Strictly Ballroom‚ directed by Australia’s own Baz Luhrmann‚ is one of the most successful movies of all time. The characteristics of this film‚ which have led to its worldwide success‚ are the editing and the style of directing that Baz Luhrmann present’s to the audience‚ as well as the characters and the storyline of the film. The flamboyant style of directing is best shown in the opening scene of the movie. The first thing we see is the red curtain and “Strictly Ballroom” written
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In our modern society‚ the concept of belonging and acceptance is a major aspect. Belonging is a fundamental human need and when we lack this and experience alienation‚ boundaries and limits are out on our human experiences. Most stories and films represent belonging or alienation in one form or another. Strictly Ballroom‚ directed by Baz Luhrmann and the ‘Ugly Duckling’‚ a short story by Hans Christian Anderson‚ are both representations of acceptance and disconnection through various film and language
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