Stephen Daldry

Without the setting in “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell, there would be no plot in the story. For instance, with an isolated island there is no liberation, and there is no rescue. The island is surrounded by water with no other places located within swimming range. There are sharp, jagged rocks deep within the vast ocean surrounding Rainsford, therefore, swimming anywhere has a high risk of injury. “Ship Trap Island” got it’s name from stories of boats hitting the large rocks and…

In the story, “Ernest Shackleton” by Olivia Fitzgerald, the environment causes some effect (in this cause trouble) for Ernest and his crew. In the text Ernest wrote in a newspaper that, “Small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful”(185). This means that negativity is most likely to happen when going the trip. In this is the case, Ernest and his crew might lose their lives during the exploration. The text also states that, “On the third day,…

Operettas tells a story and develops characters through dance and songs. Operettas are cheery musicals that allow viewers to be happy in hard or happy times. For example, Operettas did not hinder during the depression (Musicals). Operettas emphasize the forms of comedy such as satire, comedy of character, and parody. Operettas have light music and are shorter versions of operas. These musicals are often for people who do not have enough time to spend to see a full opera, so they are able to…

genre of horror writing, which is my specialty. Since genre writing isn’t a big trend for most MFA programs, and I want to change that. The amount of research I put into horror writing is extensive, mastering and modeling from the best Horror writer Stephen King because he has mastered all of the sub-genres of Horror. Therefore going into the Creative Writing program will give me an opportunity to share my ideas, research with other writers. The main purpose of a Creative Writing program is…

THE REMAINING’s tone should be similar to Helix’s, where it doesn't only support its genre but also drive tension throughout each episode. The most crucial element in THE REMAINING is not only to showcase, but to hint at the unknown potential dangers that awaits the characters in this harsh environment they find themselves in. To achieve this, we will use an uneasy, dark tone to instil a continuing sense of lurking danger throughout the season. This won’t only give the series a dark feel, which…

The Toulmin model is an effective way of presenting an argument because it ensures that all the data presented is directly tied into how it relates to the main claim, and also in the aspect that it addresses both sides of the topic. By refuting the counterargument, the main claim of the piece becomes more favorable and logical in the minds of the audience. The aspects of the Toulmin method work together in order to create a cohesive argument that successfully establishes and supports the main…

Throughout life people fear, whether it’s something ridiculous like bugs or something immense like death. But what if what is actually feared by people is what needs love the most? According to a quote from Rainer Maria Rilke, “Perhaps everything that frightens us is, in its deepest essence, something helpless that needs our love.”, normal everyday fears and life's more inevitable fears are just the things that need love the most. Similarly, Grant Wiggins in the novel A Lesson Before Dying and…

The seven Habits profile was developed by FranklinCovey’s and it is a purpose-driven learning experience that focuses on the essentials of great leadership and its implementation. In this essay I will explore and evaluate my own qualities, characteristics, and shortcoming essentials of leadership. I will begin by reviewing the results of my own seven Habits Profile. In the Seven habits profile you will see that the first two categories are the fundamental habits of the Seven Habits profile and…

Carrie is a book by Stephen King and the book was banned because it was a violent, and had a sexual themes in parts of the book. Carrie is a just teenage girl and is trying to get by in school. She has these telekinetic powers and she barely found out about it. She does not know how to control her powers. There was an incident when she was little, she cause a rain storm to occur when it was sunny. The sad part about her life is that she has this psychopath mother who hurts and abuse Carrie…

In one of my favorite Stephen King interviews, for The Atlantic, he talks at length about the vital importance of a good opening line. “There are all sorts of theories,” he says, “it’s a tricky thing.” “But there’s one thing” he’s sure about: “An opening line should invite the reader to begin the story. It should say: Listen. Come in here. You want to know about this.” King’s discussion of opening lines is compelling because of his dual focus as an avid reader and a prodigious writer of…