Freak the Mighty

contract to his museum for another three years. He allotted Annie and her mother $150 weekly salary, which was exorbitant for that period. As an adult Jones became the top bearded lady in the United States and acted as the spokes person for Barnum’s “freaks”, a word she tried to abolish from the business. Annie not only showcased a long luxurious beard but, the hair on her head was estimated to be over six feet long as well. Annie also expanded her talents as well, as she was not content to…

the film’s purpose rather than portraying the experience of disability. For that matter, representations of people with disabilities are often displayed in contrast to the ‘normal’ bodies in the film. This paper explores representations in the films Freaks (1932), The Elephant Man (1980), and The Theory of Everything (2014) to show how these films depict dis/abilty as reflected in the recurring narrative and representational devices of fear, pity, and admiration, which, in turn, reveal certain…

Tod Browning’s Freaks flings itself in-between the different categories of Terror, Horror, and Revulsion, sometimes splicing and mutating the different categories into indefinable, unrecognizable, terms. Browning’s aim for his film is not to clear anything up, using the themes of: us vs. them, good and evil, humans and monsters, etc. to create understanding or enlighten people; and it certainly is not a film promoting the message, “Freaks! They’re just like us!” His intentions, rather, is to…

figurin’ imma nothing but po’ white trash who ain’t gots even a thimble of luck.” Clemmy Sue flops on the day bed and says, “Oh jeez, Estelle Louise, stop talkin’ such nonsense. You ought to be knowin’ what my daddy always be sayin’, that the mighty man upstairs ain’t square dancin’ to our calls cause he gots a rhythm all his own. Honey, today be your double nickel birthday and I gots a feelin’ he be filling your thimble full of luck by the end of this here day.” “I do declare, I hope…

“We need to ask ourselves: is it fair to make inherntly- wild animals preform unnatural behaviors- balance on balls, wear huamn clothes, jump out of water on comand… for our entertainment?” This was the question of Paula Fitzsimmons who is very passtionate about saving wild animals. She highlighted one of the serious issues that one hasn’t sat down and thought about. Although circuses have used animals for many years doesn’t mean the animals are treated like they should be. Initially, circuses…

Nietzsche was a German philosopher born in 1844. Much of his work was published. He was considered to be a huge influence on the western philosophy and modern intellectual philosophy. He was a philosopher, cultural critic, and essayist. He wrote on truth, history, morality, cultural theory, human consciousness, language, power, and even the meaning of existence. Nietzsche believed that as humans we fundamentally want power and always attempt to inflict our will upon others. He believed to live…

The critically acclaimed show Freaks and Geeks is a shining example of a TV show that ended far too early. Freaks and Geeks was a show that captured the awkwardness of adolescence, as opposed to the romanticized and nostalgic view typically portrayed on TV. Shortly after Freaks and Geeks ended, a spiritual successor arose in the form of the show Undeclared, created by Judd Apatow, a producer of Freaks and Geeks. Where Freaks and Geeks was more drama than comedy, Undeclared was a lighthearted…

Have you ever wanted to see a teenager become a vampire and join a circus show? Than Cirque Du Freak is a book I recommend you read. A boy named Darren used to be a normal boy until he became a vampire and received tips from Mr. Crepsley on how to survive as vampire. On his way to become in the circus he meets some of his now new friends. He wants help to becoming a vampire and ask someone.Darren Shan finds out he’s a vampire and ask Mr. Crepsley for help on becoming a vampire after he finds…

The significance of this learning story was social. K showed improvement when she allowed L to play. K usually doesn’t allow other children to join her when she is playing with another child. This is true especially when she is playing with J. This play event tells teachers that this group of children are interested in Power Rangers and Ninja Turtles. The teachers could use this interest to teach other concepts. The Power Rangers and Ninja Turtles can be used to teach about science, math, or…

Freak The Mighty Book and Movie Comparison When famous books are turned into movies, many things are changed: characters, settings, and plot. Freak The Mighty is no exception. There were many things changed in Freak The Mighty. But, there were things that stayed the same as well. Here are some differences and similarities in between the book of Freak the Mighty and the movie of The Mighty. Things are changed from books to movies because they must fit the entire book into two hours or less. So,…