Strangers‚ Again Writing a relationship story from a video clip is so difficult and so inherently uninteresting‚ that there really needs to be some compelling reason to include one in the story. And that reason has to do with how characters are getting along or not. To put characters in this overused and fairly boring situation‚ something more has to be happening than simply hugs‚ kisses and cuddles. What else is love about in this video clip except getting along or not getting along? To put
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as costume‚ lighting‚ makeup‚ and performance– and cinematography – such as filters‚ framing‚ shot duration‚ depth of field‚ camera position‚ and focal length of lens – to convey meaning beyond the dialogue (Bordwell). In the opening sequence of Strangers on a Train‚ director Alfred Hitchcock masterfully manipulates the visual methods of costume‚ framing‚ and performance to reveal Bruno’s character and to foreshadow the plot. Costume is used in the opening scene to reveal the peculiarity of Bruno’s
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Topic #1 Illustrate how Meursault’s indifferent attitude and moral ambiguity is fundamentally at odds with society’s expectations of how a person should think and behave. Outline I. Thesis Statement: In The Stranger‚ society views Meursault as a cold-hearted killer and a moral "blank." It categorizes him as dangerous and evil because Meursault refuses to conform to society’s accepted standards of behavior. II. Meursault’s attitude and behavior A. At his mother’s vigil and the funeral 1. Meursault
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attempt to interpret it as though it had an underlying truth.” That quote is a good example of existentialism‚ which is seen quite often in the book‚ The Stranger. By definition existentialism means‚ “A philosophical theory or approach which emphasizes the existence of the individual person as a free and responsible agent determining their own development through acts of the will.” (Oxford Dictionary) Something that was also very relevant in The Stranger was absurdism‚ which by definition means‚ “The belief
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The short story “The Myth of Sisyphus” and the novel The Stranger show how one can achieve happiness regardless of the disparity of their situation. In “The Myth of Sisyphus” the character Sisyphus is sentenced to push a rock to the top of a hill and then let it fall under its own weight‚ and repeat the action. In The Stranger the character Meursault is faced with a public execution. Both characters expressed different characteristics‚ however found peace through the same route. At the end of
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in The Stranger by Albert Camus. Existentialism is a philosophy that emphasizes freedom to choose‚ and make choices without outside influences. This can be shown throughout the novel‚ as Meursault makes choices in his everyday life. An existentialist must accept the consequences to their decisions. Meursault is an example of an existentialist. He has a fervor for truth‚ because of this he is an outcast. People such as Perez‚ the warden‚ or the prosecutor cannot face or understand the truths that he
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Keiko Hector ENG 110 Section 3 February 8th 2013 The Stranger Final Reflection The role of the “strange little woman” in the novel The Stranger by Albert Camus plays relates to a larger theme at play in the text. This woman intrigues Meursault as he is having dinner at Celeste’s and she asks him if she can join him at his table. This little robot-like woman provides a bold contrast to Meursault’s own character‚ and it is very prevalent to the reader. “While she was waiting for her
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The significant role of a narrator in literary works often goes unnoticed by many readers. The type and tone of the narrator in a story plays a big part in declaring the theme of the story. Moreover‚ the way the narrator portrays the story and its theme has a strong effect on the way readers perceive the story. The role of a narrator includes deciding how a reader might be involved in regards to the story’s events. In William Faulkner’s short story titled A Rose for Emily and Ghassan Kanafani’s narrative
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The Stranger Mersault- bleak: pg. 104‚ "I was assailed by memories of a life that wasn’t mine anymore‚ but one in which I’d found the simplest and most lasting joys." Indifferent: pg 114‚ “Since we’re all going to die‚ it’s obvious that when and how don’t matter. “ Marie- Wanted: pg 35‚ “She was wearing a pair of my pajamas with the sleeves rolled up. When she laughed I wanted her again. A minute later she asked me if I loved her. I told her it didn’t mean anything but that I didn’t
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AP English MAJOR WORKS DATA SHEET Title: The Stranger Author: Albert Camus Date of Publication: 1942 Biographical Information about the Author Born November 7‚ 1913 Died on January 4‚ 1960 He was also a journalist and philosopher. He won a Nobel Prize. Genre (indicate special characteristics‚ if applicable) Fictional crime drama Philosophical novel Point of View/Narrator Cultural/Social/Historical Context First Person Narrator: Meursault
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