The Wizard of Oz

Drama club has given me so many opportunities. I’ve been in numerous productions, including “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”, “The Wizard of Oz”, “Kilroy Was Here”, and “The Sound of Music.” I’ve made many lifelong friends through theater, including one best friend in particular whom is very important to me. I met my best friend, Samuel Gouldsmith, in the seventh grade. We have been best…

There are numerous amounts of qualities describing the traits of a true hero. The Hobbit is a classic tale written by J.R.R. Tolkien that tells the reader incredible journeys of a hero. Bilbo embarks on a traditional quest that takes him away from his ordinary life. Throughout his adventure, he encounters various obstacles. With the help of his friends, Bilbo was able to overcome his challenges. Starting off with a call to adventure, Bilbo at first refuses the quest and denies to leaving…

Two of Broadway’s most talented voices emerged from the hit musical, “Wicked.” Idina Menzel and Kristen Chenoweth both had been in broadway shows long before but wicked was the one that blew them into stardom. The musical displays numerous singing acts that tell the story of a girl who grew up slightly different from the rest and a stereotypical popular girl that tried to help her gain her confidence. Idina and Kristen’s voices are like no other in the musical because their voices bring our…

Thornstein Veblen and the Theory of the Leisure Class Thorstein Bunde Veblen was a 19th century Norwegian-American economist and sociologist who attained a degree of reputation thanks to his critique of Capitalism, especially after the Stock Market Crash of 1929 and the ensuing period of Great Depression. Veblen published his most prominent work, “The Theory of the Leisure Class” in 1899, in which he married Darwinism to Sociology to present a concept of evolutionary development of human…

it. I been to Brazil and what people say about Brazil is true. Amazing women and great food. I went to Alaska and getting the extra $1000 being a resident didn’t seem all too bad, just the snow wasn’t too friendly most of the time. If you like Wizard of Oz, I been there too. Good old’ Kansas. Not really much to say other than this place is horrible, but if you like outdoors and fishing this is your place to be. My last destination when I got back dome Korea was the “The Great Place”. Texas.…

1.A. External Conflict-(Movies) In the movie Rocky there was an external conflict because it involved physical violence and a conflict with a rival he has had by the name of Apollo Creed which had a history of fights with for the championship. They fought eachother atleast three times to where there was a trilogy in their fight to where Rocky beat Apollo once then Apollo beat Rocky and then for the final title fight Rocky came out with the victory. Also, in the movie The Warriors which involves…

To be honest I don't remember learning to read. It just seems like I've always known how to. I don't remember the struggle and determination little kids have trying to pronounce words that I can say with just a snap of my finger. It seems like reading is something I've always known how to do. If it's something I've known for awhile why don't I engage in this activity more? My mom always told me that when teaching me to read I caught on rather quickly. This makes a lot of sense because it…

sweepstakes for prize money. This was a good thing for the people in the U.S, because they could go to the movies and it wasn’t as expensive as it is today. Some of the movies back then were King Kong, Gone with the wind, Frankenstein, and The Wizard of Oz. The Home Of The Screwball says, “ A ticket to the movies during the great depression was about .27 cents.” These movies way a big way that people could escape from the hard times the were facing at home. The papers were also a way for people…

She discovered acting from a program at a center on deafness that helps bring hearing and the deaf kids together. She landed her first role as the main character Dorothy in The Wizard Of Oz. Her acting life started with a company in Chicago. Matlin continued acting throughout her adulthood. She hit her big break in Chicago. She got a big role in the movie Children Of a Lesser God. She played as a deaf woman who becomes involved with…

Morpheus says to Neo: “Take the red pill and I’ll show you just how deep the rabbit hole goes”. This alludes to Alice in Wonderland, with the “rabbit hole” saying. Cypher later comments to Neo “cause Kansas is going bye - bye” – an allusion to The Wizard of Oz with the “Kansas” reference. These tell the audience that knowledge is a journey, but once you have all the knowledge you need it is like being in a magical, better world. Throughout the Matrix, a Plato’s Allegory allusion is present.…