Baby Jane Hudson

Robert Aldrich’s What Ever Happened to Baby Jane is a 1962 psychological thriller. It is the story of the twisted dynamic of two siblings. Bette Davis plays Baby Jane Hudson, an aging actress who holds her paraplegic sister Blanche (Joan Crawford) captive in an old mansion. Throughout the film, Jane’s bitterness towards her sister sister escalates and even turns into torture and violence. While the film’s plot undoubtedly keeps the audience hanging on the edge of their seat, it 's the film’s commentary on ageism, sexism and sibling rivalry that truly make it a masterpiece. Throughout the film, ageism, sibling rivalry, and even sexism play a huge role in the film’s development. First, ageism is to blame for Jane and Blanche’s rancorous relationship. As Jane became older and less attractive, her ability to find entertainment work became more and more difficult. Her sister on the other hand, had no such problem as she retained much of her beauty as she aged. This difference is the direct cause of the two sister’s rivalry. The film cover sibling rivalry in depth as the plot focuses on Jane’s envy for…

Intro In the mid 1600s to early 1800s, the Rococo fashion was very popular(think Marie Antoinette). It, of course, like many other fashion trends, faded away. Then, in the mid 1800s to early 1900s, the Victorian fashion style was big(think the movie Belle). These two styles are very similar, given that the Victorian style is styled after the Rococo fashion, just less ribbons and frills. Of course, all good things must come to an end. Well, usually. The next 80 years or so would bring about…

There are two major canal system in Ohio, the Miami and Erie Canal and the Ohio and Erie Canal. Both canals start at Lake Erie and go south to the Ohio river. Work began on these canals in 1825. The Ohio and Erie canal’s construction, in the eastern part of Ohio, finished in 1833, but it would take the state and it workers another twelve years to finish the Miami and Erie canal, to the west. The canals faced many challenges after completion. They would often flood damaging the walls, locks, and…

The Erie Canal was known as the gateway to the West. It was wildly popular; people came from near and far to travel along its 363 mile long route. The canal had a major impact on the nation’s economy in the 1800s. Towns emerged in the area and businesses blossomed. It was a huge success and many people began to rely on it. The Erie Canal increased the nation’s economy, brought people together, and promoted nationalism through trade and expansion. The Erie Canal joined people and product…

Do you know how the Erie Canal affected the area surrounding it. The Erie Canal began in 1817 and opened entirely in 1825, the Erie Canal is considered the engineering marvel of the 19th century. How did the Erie Canal change the US? The Erie Canal affected the US by providing better trade to the middle of the US and Great Lakes. Also the Erie Canal provided more, safer trade routes. Another thing the Erie Canal helped was the population, and with more population comes more money and with. More…

fellow, with thick bushy hair, and a grizzled beard. He bore on his shoulder a stout keg full with liquor." In the stories, the mystical characters also have another similarity. The mystical character that Tom meets wants him to do a job, "All these were under his command . . . that none could find them but such as propitiated his favor." The Devil wanted Tom to sell his soul to him and become a loan shark. Similarly, the mystical character that Rip meets also desires for Rip to do a job, "He…

The Industrial Revolution took place in 1760, this revolution economically and socially altered the way we live. Products were no longer made in small compacted cottages but instead, manufacturing took place in vast city factories. This created a colossal difference in our society today, which allowed for mass production. Mass production let us to create not several inventions in a short period of time, but thousands of them. The effectiveness of transportation has also changed dramatically,…

After his book was published, Osborne was appointed Warden of Sing Sing prison in Ossining, New York, on December 1, 1914, replacing Judge George S. Weed. Sing Sing was built on the east bank of the Hudson River, approximately 30 miles north of NYC. The original cell block was built by prisoners from Auburn Prison in 1825. Although Osborne had tried to change the worst conditions in New York state prisons while he was the chair of the governor’s commission, still when he arrived at Sing Sing it…

The life of a military significant other is one ever so admired. Many people think this is absolutely something that they’d love, to be in a relationship with a soldier; others, wouldn’t ever dream of it. Though, many look upon it as such a romantic life style. Well, news flash, it’s a royal pain in the ass. You can go days, weeks, sometimes even months without having the chance to speak to one another. So many that are in this lifestyle, though they may hate it, they love it. They all know that…

Hudson Group Retail. The summary of the case is as follows, the complaint presented by the plaintiff, Wendie Dreves, age 58, against the defendant Hudson Group Retail stated that her male replacement, Jarrod Dixon, age 42, received a substantial pay increase as Dreves replacement when she was discharged after complaints of abusive and inappropriate behavior toward fellow employees. Dreves worked as a general manager for Hudson News 's retail operation at Burlington International Airport for…