Miller's Crossing

My connections examined the portrayal of alienation in mainstream society. I chose to use texts from a modern time period to help create more concrete conclusions about mainstream society. My texts were Education for Leisure by Carol Ann Duffy, Sad Joke on a Marae by Apirana Taylor, District 9 directed by Neill Blomkamp and Barton Fink directed by Joel Coen. I expected all of my texts to be able to reflect one another as they were all from a similar time period. In particular, I expected District 9 and Sad Joke on a Marae to draw similar points as they are both texts that illustrate alienation towards indigenous people, with Sad Joke on a Marae being about Maori, and District 9 being about the treatment of blacks in South Africa (but doing this by using a proxy, which in this film are aliens (‘Prawns’). I also thought that Education for Leisure and Barton Fink would create similar conclusions as they are both texts that explore alienation of a single person from mainstream society due to that own persons delusions and thoughts. Across all texts the reason for alienation was due to some kind of difference to the norm. In Sad Joke on a Marae, Tu has been alienated from his culture and heritage because he has stopped following his culture completely and has become different. In Tu’s case, and in the case of many other Maori, this difference was caused by European Cultural Imperialism, but it is still differences from his culture and heritage that has caused the alienation (1).…

Legs by William Kennedy and Miller’s Crossing by Coen Brothers are both works of true creativity and excellence in the representation of the American Dream. The fundamental ideals and goals that set the standard for the American Dream, both positive and negative experiences, which provides everyone with a sense of hope. The supreme power and influences of the American culture and society are greatly demonstrated and admired by many others beliefs around the world in any society. Jack Diamond…

previous section Tull refuses to risk sending his mules across since he doesn’t wish to lose them. The section opens by Anse talking to Tull about not taking his mules across the water and saying that it was alright that he didn’t risk it. Anse says “It aint your dead; I am not blaming you,” . This shows that Anse doesn’t blame Tull for not lending his mules because he wasn’t related to Addie, so Tull doesn’t have to risk sending his mules across like the Bundrens have to do. As Tull continues…

Many aspects of life would not be available and as easily accessible without the inventions of the men and women who came before us. Life with out innovation and inventions would have us still living in a time of hunting and gathering and with out the ability to settle down in one area due to lack of food. One inventor who created two items that some fail to recognize as vastly important to life as we know it is Garrett Morgan. During his life, Garret Morgan created a breathing device we have…

series of animalistic imageries. She is not a woman and is hardly even a person. Nicholas understands her beauty and her immorality, using the guise of love to convince her to have sex with him. He swears he 'll die without her love, but he only means sex. Grabbing her by the physical representation of her sexuality proves his intentions, as Leander thinks first of passion before romance. He uses her to satisfy his desires, conquering her but not loving her. However, in the same way, Alisoun is…

These cross walks were clearly marked to drivers and pedestrians with white lines and yellow crossing signs. Vehicles were considered to have “stopped” when they approached but did not cross a crosswalk when a pedestrian was on the first 85% of the crosswalk (no more than approximately two white lines from the end). Vehicles that were “not stopped” approached and crossed the lines of the crosswalk while a pedestrian was on the crosswalk and no more than 85% of the way across. Pedestrians were…

Approximately 260 feet east of the crosswalk, there is a yellow pedestrian crossing sign, posted on the north shoulder of Fletcher Avenue. Approximately 157 feet east of the area of impact, there are white reflective roadway markings in both westbound lanes, indicating a pedestrian crossing. Approximately 44 feet east of the crosswalk, there is white, reflective stopbar across both westbound traffic lanes. Parallel with the east crosswalk line, on the north shoulder Fletcher Avenue as well as…

Diffusion of Innovation Theory Diffusion of Innovation is a theory that examines the change in the groups behavior over time and clarifies how new ideas are spread through the organization. This theory is a theoretical framework that is useful when figuring out when to choose new clinical guidelines and was created by Everett Rogers. Rogers states that there are five cardinal components that impact the expansion and adoption of an innovation: relative advantage, compatibility, complexity,…

When walking to and from the bus stop it’s important to know what’s going on around you at all times. The Bee offers the following pedestrian safety tips to help keep you safe around bus stops. Make yourself visible to drivers at all times, especially at night, during dusk or dawn and in inclement weather. Wear lightly colored or reflective clothing at night and brightly colored clothing during the day. Stay in well-lit areas, especially when crossing the street. Make eye contact with…

Crossing a railroad track is necessary and needs to be done safely. To do this, first, look for railroad crossing signs. There are signs on the road the sign is yellow and has an “X” with two black R’s. Coming to a railroad crossing stop like if you were to stop at a stop sign. Then, look both ways to make sure it is safe to cross. When you see flashing lights this means to stop. Usually there will be a gate and when that gate comes down do not try to pass. It is illegal to try and bypass a…