Harrison Bergeron Paper Harrison Bergeron is a story about equality and total government control. No one is allowed to be different from each other in anyway. People have to wear handicaps so that everyone is the same height, speed, and even amount of beauty. The author is trying to say that total equivalence is dangerous. People not being able to think about thoughts more than 20 seconds, very talented individuals throughout the story are held back by handicaps like the ballerinas, and people…
Jane- Jane is the main character in this book. She has been through so many different accidents that most people don’t go through. Her series of accidents started when she got bit by a spider in the hand. She never could explain why she would get into all sorts of accidents. Until the one accident that finally made her think. The one where she got shot in the head with a nail gun. The only thing no one knew was that she wasn’t the one who shot herself with it, it was her shadow. She later…
For example knights wouldn’t use war hammers the way you think, but they would rarely swing the hammer but would be using the opposite end of the hammer. It would be sharpened and covered in metal and this would be used like a spear. For example a knight that is fighting an enemy with a war hammer would most likely jab the end of the war hammer towards the face to make the enemy feel uneasy and eventually if all goes well, the enemy would…
Finger Claws This alternative weapon is not exactly practical for humans outside of science fiction and fantasy but it is one of the most aesthetically pleasing weapons on the list. This weapon will likely never see a dip in popularity thanks to the awesome examples that some of the animal kingdoms give us for claws. Someone will always want tiger claws. You can find some pretty ornate claws throughout the internet, most notably etsy, which makes this weapon a fashion statement all on their…
In the article, “Why We Crave Horror Movies,” Stephen King informs his readers with his opinion that humans have a craving for being frightened. King gives examples of how all humans are insane in their own way. It could be from fearing hysterically, to talking to themselves when stressed. Horror films are what exercise that side to humans, which gives entertainment and a thrill of excitement being scared. King also gets into the topic of emotions of kindness gets applauded, while…
All but one is in pre-production. "Nocturnal Animals" is in pre-production and will be released in 2016. Based on Austin Wright's novel "Tony and Susan" and was written and directed by Tom Ford. It stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Michael Shannon, Armie Hammer, Amy Adams, Kim Bassinger, and Isla Fisher. "Okja" is in pre-production and will be released in 2016. Written and directed by Joon-ho Bong, the film stars Gyllenhaal, Paul Dano, Tilda Swinton, Kelly Macdonald, and Bill Nighy. "Stronger" is…
his girlfriend, his irritation leads him to create a campus site called “Facemash”. After this site crashes the university computer network he is placed on academic probation. This ordeal becomes known to Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss (played by Armie Hammer) and Divya Narendra (played by Max Minghella), who want to work with Zuckerberg on “Harvard Connection”. This is an exclusively Harvard Students social network…
I both disagree and dislike the articles “How Hollywood Killed Death” by Alexander Huls and “You Can Do Anything: Must Every Kids' Movie Reinforce the Cult of Self-Esteem?” by Luke Epplin. I believe fake deaths can be an effective story telling technique, and often fit the plot. Additionally, I disagree with Epplin’s complaints about the “magic feather syndrome” so commonly found in children’s movies. He comes across as if he would prefer a world where all children’s movies encourage kids to…
pacing, particularly in the context of it’s characters and storyline. When the audience is introduced to Nathaniel, he’s considered to be “the good slave”. He’s a preacher and a peacemaker who has been touched by God and is liked by his master (Armie Hammer). The film exhibits events that try to explain Turner’s sudden change. His revelation is supposed to be brought on by seeing the violence that’s taking place at the other plantations or when his wife Cherry (Aja Naomi King) and Esther…