There is an image of the Statue of Liberty which represents freedom, equality and justice. It was a gift of international friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States and is one of the most universal symbols of political freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886 and was designated a National Monument on October 15, 1924. The Statue was extensively restored in time for her spectacular centennial on July 4, 1986. New arrivals went to America in hope of a new life.
‘Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breath free, … I lift my lamp beside the golden door!’
The famous sonnet by Emma Lazarus, inscribed on the pedestal It gives voice to a stain of idealism that celebrates the United States. The statue makes the audience recognise that it is located in New York Harbor. The American dream is an idea that it is possible to succeed whatever you background.
The theme tune is called ‘Let the river run’ it is played in a powerful positive tune. It may link with the river Hudson she crosses on her way to work everyday. It is if she is crossing a river in her mind from her past, which was with Mick.
Tess is not taken seriously at the beginning of the film because she is low paid and is a woman. The first scene is her literally ‘wiping her bosses arse!’ She obviously had such low status to reach to that standard.
Tess changes her appearance in hope to increase her status her best friend encourages her up to a point.
Her boss Katherine tells her ‘Dress shabbily they notice the dress, dress impeccably they notice the woman’ – Co Co Chanel
It is as if her boss is moulding her how she would like her to look she is leading her to believe they will be a team. Tess is very keen and desperate to get herself noticed and as Katherine is her role model so she doesn’t question her. Katherine tells Tess ‘ Peoples impressions start with you’ She also tells Tess that she values her input and will listen to her ideas. At last Tess feels she has someone who will help her.
Tess changes her attitude to life she is enthusiastic to her new role that Mick is treated different. Mick tells Tess ‘step on it Tess, or the pizza’s gonna get cold’. Mick treats her as a ‘sex object’ and that is all he is really interested in.
The film shows that Jack is not going to take advantage of Tess even though he is a two timer.
At the end of the film there is a striking image of Tess in an office block. She is shown to treat her secretary with respect and confidence.
In a way at the end it is shown again that Tess is one in a million workers in the world it shows that anyone can do what she has achieved.
The article and the film are similar. In the film the use of music to reflect character’s, moods. Cinematic devices such as camera shots close up and the character’s different dialect are part of getting the audiences attention.
In the article different fonts, sub headings, logos, a pictures and bold bright colours is what attract readers.
The ‘Get yourself noticed’ article appeared in Cosmo politan magazine. It aims to increase reader’s confidence and try to reassure them. The picture in the article shows a confident business woman. She is wearing a red suit and her body language shows she is powerful. She is holding a newspaper and filo fax which makes her look professional.
The camera angle makes her look very high up and elegant. She is standing in front of a office building but it looks as if she is as tall as it. She resembles Katherine. Her makeup is subtle but makes her look feminine. Like Katherine the lady looks as if she is a power dresser, self publicist and likes to be in total control of things.
The logo ‘career ahead’ makes people notice it is a regular section.
‘Get yourself noticed’ indicates it is about you and draws reader’s attention because it is addressed to ‘you’ personally. It stands out on the page because it is big, bold and it is basic and easy to read as it is in different sections. There are different font sizes to make it interesting.
Each heading encourages people eg ‘Believe in yourself’ ‘Changing your attitude’. It is as if it is an imperative. It give the writer authority it is very clear.
In conclusion I think the film and article give helpful advice to woman who are interested to advance their career. Both texts may help audiences in up coming choices in life. It is a big confidence booster. I feel there should be more films like this in life. It shows you it doesn’t matter where you come from If you truly believe in yourself the job you want to do can be yours if you work hard and learn to have confidence.