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    Andre Dubus “The Killings” and Todd Fields In the Bedroom present the theme of grief, revenge and how a good person can commit an evil act; through the different uses of characters, plot, and tone. There are very subtle changes between the story and the film adaption, with some parts of the film quoting the story word for word. While the director keeps the film in very close likeness to the story, there are subtle changes we can compare and contrast. Beginning with the characters, right…

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    impactful outcome to the characters in the work. The different choices the director or writer makes can add drama, suspense, and emotion to their works. In the short story “Killings,” and in the movie, “In the Bedroom,” author Andre Dubus, and director Todd Fields made impactful decisions that added suspense and emotion throughout their work, and these moments in their writing added power and drama for readers enjoyment. In the short story “Killings” by Andre Dubus used symbolism to give emotion…

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    As Dr. Liraz Margalit said in her paper human beings brains take in information on the big screen the same way as they would if it was happening in reality right in front of them in their own life. It makes complete sense that Todd Fields adapted Andre Dubus’ short story to fit the intention of the big screen. The ending production result of In the Bedroom would not have had the same effect on capturing the audience in the drama of the plot if there would not of been some of…

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    Starting a new job can be stressful when one is not well instructed. A lot of things in workplace can be understood when we actually start working, however, we should be aware about the minimum basic things that might show up during our early work days. These things though might be simple but lack of experience may make it look unethical or unprofessional. In this scenario, as a senior worker it is also my responsibility to make my work area look professional, at least for the position that I…

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    The Hidden Truth Behind Close Doors James Lehman says,“your kids watch you for a living.It’s their job; it’s what they do.That’s why it’s so important to try your best to be a good role model” ( James Lehman, pg.1), and this means as a role model or the person that has the most authority over the household. We have to consider the best for our children because as our generation grows are teachings will always be program in their memory as a computer chip where everyday lessons are saved and…

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    not necessarily fit them. They are taught this because it is what has always been taught. Mary Wollstonecraft was not afraid to say the way women were being treated was wrong. Everyone deserves an education. If men did not like the fact that their wives seem ignorant, that could easily be changed. However, that would put them closer to being a man, and that was not acceptable. Wollstonecraft’s daughter, Mary Shelley, did not want to have a voice like her mother did. However, we can see feminist…

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    Crystal Allen, author of How Lamar’s Bad Prank Won a Bubba-Sized Trophy is trying to portray teenage boy Lamar Washington as a confident self-proclaimed maddest, baddest, most spectacular bowler ever at Striker’s Bowling Paradise. Lamar’s summer is about to begin and with it comes the best bowling games, the opportunity in getting a summer job, and will finally get the girl of his dreams. Not to mention that his bowling idol Bubba Sanders is going to make an appearance at his favorite bowling…

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    Lincoln Truong died peacefully in May 2014 in the comfort of his own home with his mother beside him, watching him take his last breath. Lincoln was born in 1982 in Vietnam. His family boarded a plane to California with his parents and older sister. He was seven years old. He attended school at Robert Louis Stevenson Elementary School. He was a socially awkward child and was very lonely and secluded. He had a hard time making friends because of the large language barrier. Also, he was a very…

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    President Abraham Lincoln and wife Mary Todd were faced with the unfortunate occurrence of their son “Willie” passing away due to typhoid fever. During the duration of Lincoln and Mary Todd’s relationship, Mary Todd wrote letters to Lincoln expressing her feelings and keeping him up-to-date with the situations that occurred in the couple’s life. After the death of their sons, Mary grieved day and night. However, Lincoln responded to their death in a different way. The words that Mary Todd uses…

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    Kristie Phillips 10/8/17 Lincoln 100 Events That Shaped Lincoln as a Politician There were many factors that shaped Lincoln’s political career. One of the most important of these factors was his ability to form relationships. He made many friends early in his adult life such as Denton Offutt, John Todd Stuart and lots more. These relationships would prove helpful throughout his career and even his life. Lincoln’s drive and perseverance also helped him a great deal. Lincoln always knew what he…

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