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Film Analysis for Dekada ’70
Film Analysis
Synopsis Directed by Chito S. Roño, this adaptation of Lualhati Bautista’s prize-winning novel Dekada 70 chronicles a middle-class Filipino family who, over the space of a decade, become aware of the political policies that have ultimately led to repression and a state of martial law. Vilma Santos stars as Amanda, who realizes the implications of…
A Comprehensive Analysis of Persepolis, a Novel by Marjane Satrapi
Culture
Persepolis
Psychology
The purpose of a graphic novel is to allow an author to express their thoughts and ideas in a unique method. In a traditional novel, the author must rely on words, and in turn, the reader is left to guess the identities, characteristics and interactions between the characters, plot, and environment. Only in recent years…
Social Injustice and Racism in the Film Industry
Filmmaking
Racism
Social injustice
As racial inequality and injustice prevail throughout American culture, the lack of and far too often, misrepresentation of people of color (PoC) and other minority groups, is perpetuated in American cinema. Studies have observed such lack of color across popular American films and TV shows, the Institute for Diversity and Empowerment at Annenberg (IDEA) found…
Summary of “Superman and Me”
Superman
The short story “Superman and me” by Sherman Alexie depicts his life as an Indian boy residing on the Spokane Indian Reserve in eastern Washington State and the profound impact that reading and writing had on him. Within this narrative, Alexie recounts the young Indian boy’s deep interest in literature, his intellectual capabilities as an…
A Summary of the Poem After the Titanic by Derek Mahon
Poem
The titan
Titanic
In this poem, we get a glimpse at how Mahon perceived Ismay to see himself. Lines 1-2 The first two lines speak of the inquiry into the sinking of the Titanic and the effect it had on Ismay. The opinion of the inquiry, that Ismay stole the life of a woman or child to whom…
“The Graduate” Film Review
Film Review
The Graduate
Throughout The Graduate, audience members could see through these various characters that individuality was starting to unfold. They refuse to live by certain societal standards because they believe traditional values does not hold the same meaning, as it did in their parents’ generation. Benjamin becomes puzzled and lost when it comes to finding his true…
The Changes in the Role of Women Throughout the Revolution in the Novel Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
Marriage
Persepolis
Rape
Women
The graphic novel Persepolis delves into the transformation of women during the revolution, shedding light on how their lives were profoundly impacted. Among all groups, women were the most affected and underwent drastic changes. The revolution brought about stark differences in women’s lives in terms of attire, education, and marriage. Prior to the revolution, the…
The Discrimination of Women in the Middle East in The Kite Runner, Persepolis and Women’s Rights, Human Rights
Culture
Human Rights
Persepolis
The Kite Runner
While reading I have learned more about women‘s rights. In ancient times, Pharaoh’s and kings ruled nations and governments. Throughout time women have struggled to get the rights that men have had, in the books Women‘s Rights Human Rights: International Feminist Perspectives by Julie Stone Peters and Andrea Wolper, Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi, and The…
A Journey to Become a Prophet in Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis
Culture
Persepolis
Religion
Truth
In Marjane Satrapi‘s Persepolis, Marjane, the main character is set out on a journey as a child to reach her destination to become a prophet, Her prophet nature can be seen by her relationship with her God, being a rebel against the revolution, and her desire to show Iran in a true light. She becomes…
Narrative Techniques in the Boy in the Striped Pyjamas Analysis
The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is a novel by John Boyne. This novel is set during World War 2 and explores themes such as prejudice, racism, war, innocence and friendship. What sets it apart from other novels is that it uses a third person limited point of view, and mostly depicts events as they…