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Whale Rider, the movie, showcases Joseph Campbell’s Four Functions of Myth, namely mystical myth, cosmological myth, social myth, and psychological myth. In this film, Pai reimagines the Maori tribe’s creation myth and, in doing so, rediscovers her own identity while also preserving the fading culture. The mystical myth featured in Whale Rider is when the…

The word “paparazzi” began in Federico Fellini’s famed 1960 film La Dolce Vita , which had a photographer character named “Paparazzo. ” This word came fr om the Italian word, pa pataceo, which means an oversize mosquito. Federico says, “Paparazzo suggests to me a buzzing insect, hovering, darting stinging The first American use of the…

When turning on the television, radio, or simply opening the local newspaper, we are bombarded with news of arrests, murders, homicides, serial killers, and other such tragedies. It is a rare occasion to go throughout a day in this barbaric world and not hear any of these things. It has been discovered that 10% of…

1. How can Kodak protect its strategic advantage from competitors, especially Fuji? Kodak needs to look at the business fundamentals that made them the undisputable leader in the photography industry for many years, and refocus their energies to improve the systems, processes and technologies that allow them to bring to the masses inexpensive cameras and…

Summary This report explores how macro-environment forces can influence the strategic management of XX Organisation Holdings, a leading Singapore multiplex cinema operator. Three key forces and their potential impact on XX’s operations over the next decade will be discussed and from future trends in technological, social, and economic developments, the key drivers of change can…

Richard Wagner is considered as the greatest German composer of opera. He wrote both the scenario and the libretto of his operas; and more than that he is also a conductor, theatre director and essayist. He is known for his works like Die Feen (The Fairies), Der fliegende Holländer (The Flying Dutchman), and Der Ring…

The profession of prostitution has been present in every society throughout history, regardless of its legal status, and can be traced back to ancient times. In France, the influence of prostitution on the socioeconomy is significant and recognized as part of the country’s cultural heritage by former president Nicolas Sarkozy (Gangoli, G. & Westmarland, N….

Creativity of life is process by which production of new product is done. Creativity is investigating musings or thoughts that are new or diverse here and there from past considerations and thoughts. Investigating contemplations and thoughts can be communicated by individuals from multiple points of view. It tends to be communicated through illustration, composing, singing,…

Annie Hall, released in 1977, is considered Woody Allen’s greatest movie. It tells the story of a failed romance and stars Woody Allen himself and Diane Keaton, representing Allen’s personal experiences. Unlike his other films, which are typically comedic, Annie Hall takes a different approach by exploring love, the necessity of effort in relationships, and…

  Legal Alien by Pat Mora is a poem about people, who find themselves trapped between two different worlds. It is written from the perspective of Mexican immigrants, who live in America.  The author shows the feelings of people, who have lost their motherland but were not accepted by the new country they have arrived. Pat…