how does the director paul greengrass create tension in the film united 93
How Does the Director Paul Greengrass Create Tension in the Film United 93? On Tuesday September 11th 2001, four planes were hijacked. Three hit their targets, one did not; this plane was United Airlines Flight 93. Flight 93 was a scheduled United States domestic passenger flight from Newark International Airport, New Jersey, to San Francisco International Airport that was hijacked by four Islamic terrorists. These terrorists were called; Ziad Jarrah, Ahmed al-Nami, Ahmed al-Haznawi and Saeed al-Ghamdi. United Airlines Flight 93 aircraft was a Boeing 757-200, and had a capacity of 182 passengers, but the September 11 flight carried only 37 passengers and seven crew members. The flight was scheduled to depart at 08.00, but there was a delay and did not depart until 08.42; due to airport congestion. By the time Flight 93 became airborne, Flight 11 had already been commandeered and Flight 175 was being hijacked. The target that was intended for Flight 93 to hit was, according to the film, The White House. At approximately 08.45, American Airline Flight 11 hit the North Tower of the World Trade Centre. Another attack, United Airline Flight 175; at 09.03; hit the South Tower of the World Trade Centre. At 09.43, American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon, sending a huge plume of smoke. United Airline Flight 93 crashed in a field in Pennsylvania, and as it was the only
The historical context of the Color Purple
Historical Context of The Colour Purple Black-White Relations in the Rural South After slavery, the social and economic relations for African Americans remained much the same. While no longer slaves, many blacks remained on the land as sharecroppers. They tilled the soil, but the land was owned by their former slave masters. After 1915, economic opportunities in cities of the industrial North encouraged many blacks to leave the South. Those that remained continued to live isolated from white society. Schools and churches were segregated, as well as housing. There were few opportunities for blacks to establish themselves outside of sharecropping. During the period of the novel, segregation between blacks and whites was enforced legally to the point that blacks had to sit in separate parts of movie houses and drink out of separate fountains, and were forbidden from eating at white lunch counters. The laws that were passed to enforce this segregation were called Jim Crow laws, named after a pre-Civil War minstrel character. In The Color Purple Sofia is victimized by this social policy. When she shows defiance to the white mayor's wife who insults her, she is arrested and given a stiff jail sentence for her actions. The difficulty in relations between black men and women had its source in white male-dominated society. Within white society, men were expected to control the family
Media assessment documentary
Guns don't kill people---PEOPLE KILL PEOPLE! How many young people today sit down in front of the television and decide to watch a documentary? Not many. Perhaps because documentaries are "educational" and a "good use of your time"- but what's so bad about this? IT SOUNDS TOO MUCH LIKE SCHOOL! Even when young people think about documentaries, visions of travelling round the world with Michael Palin (well past his Monty Python years) commenting a bit too enthusiastically about what a local had for breakfast, or old David Attenborough talking dubiously about where Seals go to Spawn, or an in-depth historical re-cap of how Hitler came to rule Germany with authentic (fake) sepia film of a Hitler look-a-like re-enacting the drama presented by "know-ones-ever-heard-of", automatically spring to mind. What teenager, who after having six hours of imperative information being shoved down their throat, would want to come home, sit back, unwind, and watch something that again tries to shovel more information into them? This was basically my view until I watched "Bowling for Columbine" by Michael Moore. Don't be fooled, as I was, that this was going to be another David Attenborough want-to-be raving on about sea life, as it is the complete opposite. This was about something interesting, something that I could relate to, and something I could get passionate about! This documentary was
How does Sam Mendes portray the character Carolyn Burnham in American Beauty?
How does Sam Mendes portray the character of Carolyn Burnham? American Beauty is a film that delves into your typical, middle-class suburban home and slowly uncovers all of the abnormalities that lie within. The family is portrayed as normal, but as the films tag line suggests "look closer." It is possible to fully understand the implications that take place in this seemingly happy home. The film is directed by director Sam Mendes and was released in 1999. Sam Mendes has created a character which I shall base this essay on, whom is played by Annette Bening. Carolyn Burnham is the materialistic, ambitious, insecure, seemingly successful, lonely wife of Lester Burnham. She has very little to do with her husband, Lester, and even less to do with her daughter, Jane. Carolyn is a very insecure character, which is apparent in her behaviour observed in different situations. One of these situations is a scene which she tries to sell a house and becomes more and more desperate. The Burnham's seem to have the 'American Dream': good jobs, two cars and a nice home in the suburbs and children but if you do as the slogan says and 'look closer' you may see that appearances are deceiving and that materialism is all empty promises. Carolyn Burnham is obsessed with materialism and other's opinions of them. She loves her house and possessions and to her these things symbolize success. Mendes
To an Elizabethan audience we can be sure that Faustus rebellion would be exhilarating and terrifying in equal measure. Explore this statement considering the cultural and religious values of Marlowes day.
"To an Elizabethan audience we can be sure that Faustus' rebellion would be exhilarating and terrifying in equal measure." Explore this statement considering the cultural and religious values of Marlowe's day. Dr Faustus was written by Christopher Marlowe in the Elizabethan era, which was a time of great religious importance, and high in catholic beliefs. Catholics believed that God was the most powerful entity in the word and the creator of the universe. Faustus condemned his soul to the devil, in order to become as powerful as God himself. This act is ironic in itself, however to an Elizabethan audience, this act of rebellion would not only be frightening, but in many ways exhilarating. There is no-one in the world, old or young, who would not give everything they have to become as powerful as God, but would not dare rebel against the lord. Faustus committed blasphemy, and was rewarded by Lucifer, showing the people that God can indeed be undermined, and a bounty received. But the receiving would never out-do the giving, as Faustus gained twenty-four years of power for an eternity under the Devil. The people had no other options but to believe, and have a religion of which to hold on to. Although Faustus gained from his deception, the people dare not go against God. Science was little researched, and a secular society was somewhat unheard of. The audience would have been
How did Ethan try to escape Starkfield?
Ethan Frome. The book Ethan Frome was written in a narrator's point of view, although the actual story is in Ethan's thoughts and his actions. The book runs around two main themes, the fight between love and public standard and the effects that a harsh winter climate can have on a person's spirit. These themes affect Ethan's character and make him very upset, lonely and very unhappy. Overwhelmed with his duty to his wife he becomes stuck in Starkfield in a way he is frozen like the landscape around him, "Guess he's been in Starkfield too many winters," a local tells the narrator. Ethan grew up with a desire to escape Starkfield for bigger cities, and also had a great desire for a career in science. His first attempt to escaping Starkfield was leaving for college. He has to return when his father gets kicked in the head by a horse and dies. He stays and helps his mother on the farm but soon his mother becomes ill, so he invites a distant family member Zeena to help him around the house and look after his mother. Zeena looks after his mother and Ethan very well but his mother still died 'After the funeral, when he saw her preparing to go away, he was seized with an unreasoning dread of being left alone on the farm; and before he knew what he was doing he had asked her to stay with him.' He could have sold the farm and used the money for his second escape attempt to the
20th Century Drama - The long and the short and the tall.
GCSE English Literature Assignment - 20th Century Drama The long and the short and the tall In 1942, a small British platoon was positioned in the jungle trying to assess the strength of the Japanese invasion. They were 20 miles away from the British frontlines and 15 miles away from base camp. They rest for a while in a deserted hut. Their radio has a flat battery and they are having trouble getting in touch with their base camp. The platoon is led by Sergeant Mitchem, who is in control of 6 ordinary men; hence the title from Britain; Bamforth; a Cockney, Whitaker; Tynesider, Macleish; a Scot, Evan; Welsh, Smith (Smudge) and Johnstone. All had left their jobs back in Britain to fight in the war. All had never been faced with killing a man. A few of the soldiers are family men, leaving their wife, children and friends back in their home towns. They are all from Britain and as they spend time together they find out and understand about each person's personality more. Bamforth: When Bamforth first sees the Japanese soldier, he is prepared to shoot him: 'Bamforth suddenly tenses and raises his rifle. This is followed by: 'Bamforth slowly raises his rifle and takes careful aim. Mitchem swings round and knocks the rifle out of position.' "I had him right between the cheeks! I couldn't miss! He's on his tod!" Bamforth was obviously prepared to kill the lone Japanese soldier
Spring and Port Wine
English Coursework-post 1914 drama Tina Ross 10LK 6257 To what extent is Rafe viewed as a sympathetic character in 'Spring and Port Wine' by Bill Naughton? Love him or hate him, Rafe in 'Spring and Port wine' by Bill Naughton has evoked stong feelings for all who have viewed the play. 'Spring and Port Wine' is set in a working class area in Bolton, Lancashire.There is no denying that Rafe,as the lord of the household, runs a tight ship: almost to the point of outright controlling his wife, Daisy, and their four children Florence, Harold, Hilda and Wilfred. As their children have grown up, there have been tensions among the children, particularly Harold and Hilda. It all culminates one evening when Hilda refuses to eat her dinner.... The dictionary defines being sympathetic as '(of characters in literature or drama) evoking empathic or sympathetic feelings' Rafe is often portrayed and described as an uncaring fellow, especially when we first meet Rafe in the opening scene of the play. In this scene he walks into the house and his first action is to turn off the television and say to his two sons: 'I don't need livening up. You two might, but I don't' This then means that our first meeting with Rafe gives the illusion that he is cold hearted and self-centered.(note the ' I don't need livening up') This shows that Rafe definitely doesn't
Persuasive Essay- 12 Angry Men
Conflict and Change Conflict is a form of argument created by the opposition of needs, values and interests. A conflict can be internal, within oneself or external, between two or more people. Social change is a general term which refers to any event or action that affects a group of individuals who have shared the same values or characteristics. Not all conflicts are serious, threatening, or scary in the same way. They do not all result in a competition and don't always have to end with someone winning and someone losing. At times, conflict can be healthy. A specific amount of healthy conflict or tension is needed for our social change. Conflict is a healthy way of bringing about social change because it brings out differences, it encourages people to state how they feel, and it motivates people because they have been open to new ideas and ways of thinking. A large amount of people tend to view conflict as a negative force working against the successful accomplishments of a group or community goal. As soon as they hear the word conflict, they directly think about violence, aggression, and fighting. Some people might say that conflict is an unhealthy way of communication because it can push people apart. Nevertheless, conflict can be harmful to some groups but can also provide some positive uses for others, depending on the types of groups with which conflict takes place.
Goldie learns a valuable lesson.
Goldie learns a valuable lesson Once upon a time in a rather nice neighbourhood on the edge of town there lived a rather well off family that went by the name of Locke. Mr Locke had luckily been born into a very rich family, went to all the best schools and had all the advantages life could throw at one person. He had used these advantages to train as a doctor, choosing to work for people who hadn't had his luck. Mrs Locke was a beautiful lady; they had met on a beach in Cornwall whilst helping to clean sea birds after some oil disaster many years before. Theirs was a match made in heaven two truly kind and thoughtful people they soon fell in love and married. Mrs Locke had been fortunate and been able to carry on her charitable work, she even ran a local charity which benefited the local children's home. They had been blessed also with a beautiful child they named Goldie she had eyes of the brightest blue and golden curly hair. Goldie had been given everything she wanted, was sent to the best schools and her parents had done their best to give her their own good morals. They loved their daughter very much and saw only the good in her. Unfortunately Goldie was not a very nice girl; she had not inherited any of her parents good qualities. In fact she was spiteful and nasty, and enjoyed watching people squirm as she treated them badly. She used her sweet innocent looks to
