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    beyond the facts and became an entirely new creation. Their story has been told through several mediums, most notable of which are music, theatre and film. As one of the most successful musicals of all time, the catchy tunes and deceptively simple lyrics played a pivotal role, augmenting the adaptations and providing the backbone for the works. The Broadway musical was the first popular portrayal of the von Trapps, and gave the franchise a boost to fame. The success of the altered version was due to the new story being based on truth and masterfully created, also reflected in the most well known adaptation, the Sound of Music film. Through…

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    Captain Von Trapp Essay

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    Zepeda 1 Ms. Bacich Religion September 12, 2015 Captain Von Trapp in “The Sound of Music” "The Sound of Music" is a great film that will always be close to the hearts of many people. It is about a lady named Maria who is studying to be a nun in Austria 1938 at Nonnberg Abbey. Although, the nuns feel that this might not be her vocation and that she is called to be something else. So the Mother Abbess sends Maria to be the governess of Captain Georg Von Trapp's seven children. Captain Von…

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    In her article “Plagiarism: A Problem For WSU Students,” Brandi Trapp discusses some things that cause people to plagiarize, the consequences of plagiarism, and the steps college instructors take to confront the issue. Before discussing plagiarism, a person needs to first define and explain what plagiarism means and what qualifies as an act of plagiarism. According to the given definition in Brandi’s writing, plagiarism is “any activity that tends to compromise the academic integrity of…

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    If thirty years is significant for time of societal change, that means two people's lives with this time difference will be very unique. In the Sound of Music, directed by Robert Wise, postulant named Maria, lived in an Abbey in Austria, where she was accepted-only when she was being a responsible. Then, she was assigned to go a become the governess of the Von Trapp Family and moved back to the Abbey once love came into the equation. Finally, she came back and discovered that those loving…

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    The Von Trapp family and Applewhite family have many similarities as they have differences too. One example of a similarity the families have is that they were able to make an outsider become a part of the family, such as Maria and Jake Semple, who were both said to be troublemakers. Maria was taken into the family originally to be a governess for Captain Von Trapp’s children. The beginning of her time with the family was very rocky, but eventually she became the wife of Captain Von Trapp. As…

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    Otherwise known as authoritarian, the “Commander” parent is characterized as strict and demanding. The central ideal is that the child would be obedient to what the parent demands. There is very little communication based on the child’s feelings or desires. It is solely based around the rules the parent sets. The parent may give no explanation to the rules that he or she gives, yet these rules are expected to be followed without hesitation. Often times, parents are not understanding nor pay…

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    In 1965 Robert Wise, an American film director, presented to the world The Sound of Music which was about romance, music and family. The Sound of Music was based on the memoir of Maria von Trapp, The Story of the Trapp Family Singers, originally Maria had never planned to write anything about her life. However, a friend begged Maria not to let her story be forgotten. In a way, Maria von Trapp's story has been forgotten because Wise took artistic license when he was making The Sound of Music.…

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    Author Browning states that upon reaching the conclusion of mass murder of Jews in Jozefow that “neither the drink (widespread distribution and consumption of alcohol) nor Trapp’s consolation could wash away the sense of shame and horror that pervaded the barracks” (69). In fact, many would ask to be relieved during this ordeal due to the inability to morally continue in this genocide. Major Wilhelm Trapp, Battalion 101’s commander serve as a testament that these men did not believe in what they…

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    Browning thesis picks up. On the morning of July 13, 194, the men of Reserve Police Battalion 101, where given instruction to kill all the Jews of Jozefow. After the orders where read, Major Trapp allowed the men a head back to base and not kill innocent individuals, which only a dozen accepted. Majority of Reserve Police Battalion 101 followed their orders to eliminate all the Jews of Jozefow, were men who were just starting out their careers in the police force. Browning’s argument that…

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    many mysteries through flying. Amelia also discovered herself and her purpose through flying. Maria Von Trapp, from the movie, “...is a nun at Nonnberg Abbey, Salzburg (Austria) but is sent to become the governess at the Von Trapp Villa” (“Maria Von Trapp”). Maria works for Captain Georg Von Trapp and nannies for his seven children. Maria loves to sing, but often got in trouble in the Abbey. However, she becomes very useful with the children. Eventually, the Captain and Maria find themselves…

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