Boys Don't Cry

that she must fix her man’s problems simply to stroke his ego. All the while, the boy watching the same show will know that his mistakes will always be overlooked and taken care of for him. The amount of respect shown for the prominent male figures in television easily overshadows the care given to his female…

they also have a wide diversity in that category of development. During class time whenever the teacher made the transition into a different activity some kids, mainly the boys would run and jump while cleaning up their areas. I witnessed a lot more boys joining in physical play, as the kids went out to lunch this one little boy ran to some bars and started hanging on them upside down. Others watched in amazement and attempted to do the same only to be disappointed because they were unable to…

LOGLINE: A woman is lead to a secluded area by a handheld device, designed to bring wellness to people. She quickly learns that the retreat she attends is less of a peaceful getaway, but rather a game of deadly tag. CHARACTERS: POLICE OFFICER (50s): Standard police officer. Calm, yet on a mission to complete tasks. A CHILD (7): Impatient child waiting for cat. MARK LOWE (28): Overly concerned guy. Casually dressed. Focused on conceiving a child with Wendy (his wife), and her overall safety.…

of the literary devices that this author used the best to represent this short story and send a message is theme. The theme of this story is man hood, which was what Aloisio had to grow into in order to make his father happy and also grow up from a boy to a man to be able to take in the pain of seeing his pig killed. The things that come to you the most unexpected are the ones that hurt the most but are the the ones that changes the person you are and makes…

Meaning is conveyed in a myriad of diverse ways through the use of various theatrical techniques. The form and manner in which meaning is presented can have a profound impact on its interpretation by the audience. In the film Purple Rain, meaning is introduced through the usage of the elements of editing, cinematography, and mise-en-scene. The meaning for particular scenes are revealed by the many different aspects that make up the mise-en-scene of the film. For example, throughout the film…

circumstances. It can quickly become an obsession that causes damage. It is important to know when to sacrifice goals for the sake of morality. In the novel, Lord of the Flies, Jack Merridew is a young man trapped on an island with a group of fellow boys after a plane crash. He is one of the eldest and is also head Chorister, because of this he believes he should lead the group as they try to survive on the…

these three entities that guide us through our entire lives. However, throughout human history these entities have been portrayed in vastly different spectacles. From the age-old tale “Faxelange” by Marquis de Sade, to the much more recent short story “Boys and Girls” by Alice Munro, the body is depicted in a profound and distinctive way. These stories show a trend in how society has viewed genders over the past few hundred years, as well as the evolution in the role that each gender “should”…

Who Are Hero’s? Gunfire rings out through the quiet community at dusk; bullets riddle the air, flying towards an innocent boy perched on his mother’s porch. As a result, the serene atmosphere the boy enjoyed had been interrupted by discomfort as a bullet pierced his meager body. Of course, this young man needs some heroes, not ones who flutter through the sky, or ones with super strength, but everyday heroes who help us each day. His heroes show up. His mother rushes to the side of her precious…

The amount and type of light present in the story is directly related to the perceived potential for happiness. As a young boy, before seeing death for the first time, Carson found the most comfort during “afternoons in the barn … when the light was at it’s apex” (Rash 15). This light bathes the barn in gold and symbolizes pure contentment. Nothing was blocking the light, or…

This past Saturday morning, I motivated my little brother Vincent, my little sisters Tess and Alex and my cousin Olivia to volunteer at a local food and clothing distribution center in Chula Vista, Turning the Heart Center. Vincent is thirteen years old, Tess is nine, Alex is twenty and Olivia is twenty-three. I invited them all to spend the night at my house the night before. We laughed, had dinner and spoke about life in general. I went on to tell them how thankful I was for all God has…