Brokeback Mountain

In Erdrich’s Tracks, the novel tells a story of a Chippewa tribe that is forced to adapt to colonizers in the post-colonization state of America. Through the eyes of two distinct narrators, Nanapush and Pauline, the reader gets an inside view of the perspective of a Native-American tribe in post-colonial America. At the very beginning of the novel, Nanapush describes Native Americans dying from the spotted fever (or yellow fever) due to the colonizers bringing disease as they intermingle with…

Gatlinburg, Tennessee, located in the Great Smoky Mountains, is an ideal place for vacations. A small town, with around four thousand residents, Gatlinburg draws more than 11 million visitors a year. Some of the best things about Gatlinburg, Tennessee are the beautiful autumn sceneries, the delicious desserts to try, and the unlimited activities available. One of the most astonishing experiences is standing at an overlook and seeing mountains glazed with fall colors. Gatlinburg is home to…

Beginning in the 1960’s nuclear power was believed to be an attractive alternative to fossil fuels and was even referred to as the energy source of the future. To the uninformed the use of nuclear energy may seem frightening because the only thing rumored is the negatives like: the waste, major spills of material and disastrous radioactive accidents, but there are many benefits from the use of this energy source such as: saving millions of lives, a mass reduction of pollution, and an advancement…

The Impact of the Wiindigoo in The Round House Louise Erdrich was born in 1954 in Little Falls, Minnesota, and identifies as Turtle Mountain Chippewa. Due to Erdrich’s Native American background, she has written many novels centered around Native American themes. Erdrich’s novel, The Round House, is told from Joe, a thirteen-year-old boy’s, point of view, showing how he copes with the event of his mother’s rape. Joe is outraged that the authorities are not doing more to help find the man…

There is no greater retreat on earth than a weekend spent in a Smoky Mountain cabin. This relatively affordable abode comes in a few different forms ranging from exquisitely luxurious to rustically quaint. No matter what your tastes, you are certain to find a Smoky Mountain cabin that is right for your vacation. The first step to your own Smoky Mountain getaway is as close as your computer. I found a lot of resources that will point anyone looking for a romantic retreat like this on the…

The Western Shoshone and Southern Paiute put together a council of representatives who represent communities in close proximity to the Nevada Test Site. They formed what is called The Native Community Action Council (NCAC), filled with activists, leaders and elders of the communities. Many feel that since the beginning of the nuclear age, not many actions have been taken to preserve the health and environment of Western Shoshone and Southern Paiute. 1. The NCAC made observations of…

After nearly two decades of Ennis and Jack seeing each other once or twice a year in Brokeback mountain, they are never able to accomplish Jack’s dream of moving together. At the age of 39, Jack dies: “Oh yeah, Jack was pumping up a flat on the truck out on a back road when the tire blew up. The rim of the tire slammed into his face and broke…

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is an ancient Chinese martial art film. It also creates the highest box office of foreign language films in the U.S history. According to “imbd.com”, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon was originally released on May 2000, in France, at the Cannes Film Festival. According to “boxofficemojo.com”, domestic limited release was in December 8, 2000, and wide release was January 12, 2001. It was released under Sony Picture Classics. Around the world, it was released by seven…

of life on the range; her characters move in landscapes that are unforgiving of their flaws.” Meaning that in each story each character is a sort of anti-hero who can never seem to have things go his/her way. Such an example is presented in Brokeback Mountain of Jack and Ennis who fall for each other but cannot pronounce their feelings in fear of being killed. Another review by Eren McGraw wrote, “Whatever fierceness the characters show toward themselves or one another, their violence is child’s…

breakout role, which was Ten Things I Hate About You (Biography Editors, n.d.). Soon after this role Ledger began being subjective to the roles his took because he didn’t want to repeat the same role (Lifetime, n.d.). In 2005 he starred in the film Brokeback Mountain where he meet actress Michelle Williams. Before the movie would premiere the couple was engaged and expecting a baby. After the birth of their daughter Ledger became a stay at home body to take…