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Film Analysis Social Exchange Theory A good example of social exchange theory can be seen in the relationship between Hilly and Skeeter. In Hilly’s mind, she is a giving friend; she sets her friend up on dates all the while building her confidence. Because of these deeds, Hilly expects Skeeter to assist her in publishing her idea on the “Sanitation Initiative.” For Skeeter, this relationship is not worthwhile because she does not agree with Hilly’s beliefs and behaviors. There were times when…

and his 6’2” 240 frame is definitely intimidating enough to get rid of the football doofs. Just as we walk over, the wide receiver spots Austin and warns the others to flee. Austin blocks their escape route and asserts, “I don’t ever want to see y’all or any other jocks messing with the band kids. Understand?” They all nod and I think one of them peed their pants before running off towards the locker room. I was shocked to learn that the peaceful times we had with the football team was at an…

I struggled to concentrate on the television as my Mom and this strange man passionately embraced one another on the adjacent couch. For some reason which I could not seem to comprehend, the Spongebob rerun did not demand my attention quite like seeing my Mom with this man. My Mom had promised to take me to our favorite Chinese restaurant, but as I watched the minutes tick away on the clock, I became increasingly suspicious that perhaps we were where we would stay for the night. It all started…

Don’t be a litterbug I would always look around my neighborhood, school, and various places that I would hang out in and see trash. I always wondered why the place I lived in consumed so much litter. It was so easy for us as a community to just properly dispose of our trash, but we never did. All around school there were candy wrappers, biscuitville bags, plastic water bottles and other various items that never seemed to make their way into the trash cans. In my neighborhood there were cans,…

On the morning of my ninth birthday, I took my father aside and asked, "Dad is my father a milkman?" An insulting fable concocted from my siblings that, when living in Hawaii while my father was shipped to go fight in Desert Storm, my mother had an affair with the neighborhood milkman. The story was fashioned due to my dark complexion, which was not inherited by any of my siblings or parents. "No you’re my son." My father replied. "Then why do I look so different than everybody?” I rebutted. My…

In the book “Where Things Come Back,” John Corey Whaley introduces his readers to a world in which two stories collide to create a climax that establishes a feeling of regret and sorrow when read. As Cullen Witter identifies the body of his cousin Oslo in the morgue he doesn’t think about missing Oslo or never saying bye but instead, he thought of the times where he and the rest of his family had loaned Oslo money.He also mentions how he deals with the struggles of his life such as pretending to…

song “Travelin’ soldier”, lead singer Natalie Maines, a Texas native, made a very controversial statement that would cause a massive stir and lead to the downfall of the very popular band. She stated “Just so you know, we’re on the good side with y’all. We do not want this war, this violence, and we’re ashamed that the president of the United States is from Texas” (History.com). This comment, though made in London, reached the United states rather quickly and chaos ensued. The backlash against…

Sneaked Out (?) Perspective often changes the truth. One who portrays an event negatively might change the story to support their view, thus taking out any positive sides of the story. Another who portrays an event positively would change the story to support their views, taking out any negative sides of the story. Is it possible to have a story with only positive sides, or a story with only negative sides? No. A perfect story is impossible. The truth is always a mix of good and bad, resulting…

Alice Walker was a talented writer who found ways to reflect on her personal experiences and obstacles that she faced throughout the course of her life. She was often victimized through racism and sexism. After all, living as an African American woman in the South during the Civil Rights Movement was flawed. Yet, in spite of her circumstances, she became an author, a poet, and a Civil Rights Activist. A recurring theme in Walker’s works is the victimization of African American women through…

You see the numbers 666 and fear the devil, you notice a pentagram and imagine witchcraft, and with no doubt you associate the triangle formed by your hands with The Illuminati— an elite organization of leaders around the world. The Illuminati’s mysterious persona and ominous presence has turned into an enticing, yet fearful conspiracy theory around the world. I am going to discuss one of the most popular conspiracy theories of the 21st century regarding The Illuminati, or The New World Order,…