Hal Moore

“In Bowling for Columbine, how effectively do the persuasive techniques used by Michael Moore convey his intended meaning of the film” The persuasive techniques used by Michael Moore ensure that the film Bowling for Columbine’s (BFC) meaning is clearly conveyed. Moore has chosen to use three persuasive techniques, these being ethos, pathos and logos to effectively share and enhance the film 's message. BFC aims to inform the audience with a compelling argument as to why America’s gun control…

In the horrific and altered world of the novels called “the year of the flood” by Margaret Atwood and “the walking dead” by Robert Kirkman, both authors show many faces of femininity through different characters and different atmospheres. Both novels are dealing with end of the world crisis as in Margaret Atwood’s book the humans are dying from virus and power is going to the wrong hands and the laws begin to change, effecting the norm. While in Kirkman’s novel zombies are wiping out the human…

SOCIETAL OR POLITICAL The Documentary ‘Bowling for Columbine” directed and produced by Michael Moore focuses on societal issues in America to do with gun laws and violence. Moore raises these topics to make the audience aware that gun laws aren’t strict enough in America to keep everyone in control. He addresses and interviews people about issues like children being able to access guns lying around houses as well as talking to CEOs of companies that make the guns that are brought and…

Watchmen, a graphic novel written by Alan Moore, tells the story of a group of masked heroes during a tense moment in the midst of the Cold War. Within the chapters, we are introduced to a multitude of characters and the relationships they maintain between each other. Through these, we are shown how individual perspectives and characteristics can be affected by the influences of those we are close to. Doctor Manhattan changes his opinion on human society after an in-depth conversation with…

The kernel is not a fast food venor in this case but the system in which the operating system of the computer (such as Mac, Windows, Linux etc…) communicates with the cpu. What this bug has caused is a massive breach in the way this communication is happening because it has halted the communication from being coded allowing hackers to come in and destroy peoples systems. There should be a full investigation on Intel and any of the other affected chip makers and to prevent this from happening…

The film Bowling for Columbine by Michael Moore was an impactful documentary about gun violence in America. Made in 2002, this documentary focuses on why the United States has more gun violence than any other country in the world. Many people blamed the violence on television, movies, and music, but Moore blamed the lack of gun control for being the main cause of gun-related deaths in America. The film used many argumentative tactics like showing the other side, asking questions in ways to get…

James Bond, a man of many adventures, the star of several books and movie’s, has become the picture of British masculinity. This British masculinity can be defined by the rigorous consistency, sophistication, social elegance, physical and intellectual superiority, and levelheadedness with which Bond gracefully and timely saves the world from its unknown offenders. This ideal man is the height of British superiority and his adventures are the epitome of Anglo-centric world views during the cold…

Columbinus was a combination of both drama and horror. Basically the play is a reenactment of one of the most tragic school shootings known to mankind. Eric and Dylan are two of many students going through the daily struggles of stress, pressure, and competition. The play starts off by showing that all of the students go through school and life the same way. Each student has his or her own daily struggles. The whole play is setup to show the lives of two perpetrators, Eric and Dylan, only to end…

“What a wonderful world” it truly is. Gun violence rising, mass shootings occurring, seems like the perfect time to be alive. Better yet, seems like the perfect time to “be an American.” Statistics show that approximately 11,127 Americans are killed each year by gun violence. With that being said, that places America at the very top of the list, with Japan only having an estimated 39 citizens. It is also revealed in the video documentary, Bowling for Columbine, that Canada is notorious for…

relatively omit themselves in their “free market economy”. Recently, there have be declines in foot traffic of up to 84% in Kings Cross, to the downfall of more than 40 nightlife venues by effect of the Lockout laws. City of Sydney, Lord Mayor Clover Moore expressed her concern stating “There was no doubt Sydney’s lockout lockout laws made some areas, including Kings Cross, a safer place. That must not change ... but the lockout laws have hurt Sydney’s cultural life and had negative impacts on…