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Mariam Abdo Professor Williams English 2 24 October 2016 Critical Rhetorical Analysis Essay Vampires are intriguing mythological figures that have evolved to suit societal trends, they were transformed from being bloodthirsty monsters to complex creature of modern times. In her article, “(Un)safe Sex: Romancing the Vampire,” Karen Backstein explains how there is a metamorphism of vampires; they went from being scary to dreamy. With her credible background of having a Ph.D. in cinematic…

Arielle Kebbel aka Lexi Branson who is much much loved for being the best friend was a rockstar in the show- Vampire Diaries. That’s what everyone says. We all did shed a million tears when Damon Salvatore stabbed her but she has an irreplaceable place in our hearts. And well indeed she does deserve that place totally. Arielle Kebbel who recently made to the final panel of the ATX festival talked about the recent Orlando Shooting and we just can't seem to get enough of her.She had some amazing…

A Work In Progress Bella Winter was born on March 3rd, 2001. She was born and lived her early life in a small town outside of San Francisco, California, called Pleasanton. Soon after, she moved to South Carolina, and finally Florida, where she currently resides. This is her journey so far. It was a rainy morning on March 3rd, 2001 when Bella was born, and just like in the movies, when her family left the hospital with her for the first time, it was a beautiful, sunny afternoon. After living in…

One question that has to be asked of each of these characters is whether or not they are actually good role models. In Twilight Bella Swan is a strong character of sorts, she is pretty and can be intelligent, but her character seems to be entirely dependent on Edward and Jacob. In The Hunger Games Katniss is a strong and athletic young woman who appears quick on her feet, but she is clearly…

First released in 1941, Citizen Kane follows the life of Charles Foster Kane through a series of flashbacks in an attempt to uncover the mystery of his last words. Audiences are challenged to think about the correlation of wealth and love by observing the life of Charles Foster Kane. He was happiest when he was young, poor, and held the affections of his mother; as time progress the absence of maternal love could not be filled with money. Kane blames his cold caretaker for his lack of normalcy…

“Vampires and Vixens” written by Alison Happel and Jennifer Esposito is an article written to educate and advise readers of present feministic and post-feministic controversy veiled in today’s media, specifically in the movie ‘Twilight’ directed by Catherine Hardwicke. The two authors express their concerns about the film by addressing the film itself, the teachings of popular culture, post-feminism, and sexualized violence. Even though the article “Vampires and Vixens” did contradict itself…

Yalovsky BUSA 100 2 December 2015 The Black Swan Individuals are encouraged to adopt long term planning, make decisions based upon factual knowledge, and predict future situations through analyzing similar past scenarios. However, according to NYU Professor Taleb’s bestseller, The Black Swan, even well-supported predictions are futile in the occurrence of a black swan event—one that is deemed highly improbable, but causes great consequences (Taleb). The Black Swan provides a philosophical…

left a mark on this world. One of the most significant outcomes of Twilight is the extensive amount of fanfiction that has been created around the fictional town of Forks,Washington and its residents specifically Edward Cullen and Isabella (Bella) Swan. The most notable work of fanfiction written based on Twilight is “Master of the Universe” by E.L James. This fan fiction was then transformed and published under the title Fifty Shades of Grey. The term “transformed” can only be loosely…

Adolescent girls notice how things are gendered and how women are treated differently than men. These gendered differences between women and men can influence young girls’ minds and make them think that men are more superior to women. Twilight, a book saga written by Stephenie Meyer, can directly influence the thoughts of young girls and how they feel about their own sex. Widely known and loved by many, this series has some underlining meanings whether the author intended them or not. Foss…

My mother drove me to the airport, the windows rolled down and the 75 degree air mixing in the car. I was wearing a white sleeveless shirt and a pair of light blue shorts. I had a small jacket in my bag for when I got off the plane, some books and my small iPod. I was moving to Forks; a small town in the north part of Washington state. I haven’t been there in years, not since I was 13 to be exact. It was the town where my dad (Charlie) lived, I used to spend summers with him, but I haven’t in…