A key example of this technique is the opening scene where we, the audience, are first introduced to Schindler. Our first impressions of Schindler are negative as we see him put on a Nazi badge. The lighting on this badge tells the audience that Schindler is an immoral man and a member of the Nazi party, it is also the first introduction of the holocaust and Hitler, and this floods the audience’s emotions with hatred and sadness. We also see Schindler flaunt money, the money is lit up, this signifies the importance of money and also foreshadows moneys role later on in the film. Towards the end of the film we see Schindler delivering his speech to his Jewish workers and Nazi guards, “you can return home to your families as men or as murderers, it’s your choice”.
He gives the viewer the impression that he feels guilty for being born rich. Johnson interviews some high-powered people like Milton Friedman, Bill Gates Sr., Steve Forbes, Adnan Khashoggi, and other wealthy men. It’s interesting to hear these men talk about their wealth which makes them uncomfortable. Johnson also interviews two children of privilege who have chosen and ordinary life: Nicole Buffet, a granddaughter of Warren Buffet; and a grandson of Oscar Meyer. In the documentary Nicole Buffet says that she works as a nanny for a rich family in California- A family which she believes has less wealth than the Buffets.
Preferred reading: Stardust memories & The Kid Woody Allen’s stardust memories primarily talks about how the audiences stereotype the filmmakers according to their body of work. World is a ruthless place where artist’s work has no place. Charlie Chaplin’s “The kid” explores the society and how it treats poverty and the poor. How the rich are inconsiderate of their own and the poor are more caring towards others. 2.
There is also the essay by Jeffrie G. Murphy’s “Jealousy, Shame, and the Rival” which discusses the jealousy that was expressed between each character and how it led to the outcome of the tragedy as exposed through tragic flaws. Each of these three essays discusses different aspects of the play to provide an overall greater understanding of the actions that led up to the resolution. In the essay by A.C Bradley, he discusses Othello and justifications to his actions. Bradley notes in Act 1 “Now, by heaven, My blood begins my safer guides to rule, And passion, having my best judgment collied, Assays to lead the way” how Othello chose to find explanation between Cassio and Montano. Although, based on the diction and tone that was chosen it also shows the self-control Othello used in order to remain calm and retrieve the information that was important for him to
Composers rely on memory to persuade responders to view history in a particular light. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Our perception of history is dependent upon a combination of events, personalities and situations. In this sense, it can be seen as a misleading impression of reality when the truth becomes distorted by our memories. This notion is evident in Stephen Frears’ film “The Queen”, the documentary “Pompeii: the Last Day” by Peter Nicholson and the novel “Mao’s Last Dancer” by Li Cunxin as all three composers rely on memory to represent a fusion of fact and fiction which ultimately influences our memory to view history in a particular light.
Sam, Chris and Caleb are now pretty rich and buying 3 piece suits and luxury apartments. The Laundering is going well and things are finally looking up until Chris gets bad news.Episode 2: Dirty Money: Caleb decides to invest in meth and other drugs to obtain more money even though he's been clean for three years. He employs the best Cooks, Dealers and Administrators possible just to be safe.Episode 3: Heist: Jack takes a turn for the worst as Caleb looks through his job plans again and is pretty sure He, Sam and Chris Can pull it off. Sam is still clueless about what to do with her share of the money.Episode
Inner journeys however focus more on self exploration and on reflecting on our past experiences beyond normal everyday life. The results of these journeys often change us as people. In Shakespeare’s Othello, Shakespeare portrays to us both the physical and inner journey of the protagonist, Othello. Othello undertakes a physical journey from Venice to Cyprus. This journey from Venice to Cyprus, also exemplifies the journey from civilisation to barbarism.
In what ways have the changing values and attitude of different times been shown by the study of your two texts? In your response you must refer closely to each of the set texts for this module. Values and attitudes of different times are bound to change due to the context and beliefs during the certain time. Although most immoral values are expected to change, money will forever be the trigger of all evils. As seen in Geoffrey Chaucer’s fourteenth century text The Pardoner’s Tale, money has the power to destroy relationships and turn good into evil.
When we embark on emotional, mental and physical journeys, we initially possess basic attitudes, beliefs and values. Whilst the journey progresses, individuals and groups experience physical and mental barriers which influence new attitudes and aspirations. Individuals learn from others’ experiences and adopt and develop new ideas and perceptions of our surroundings and self identity. Our beliefs and aspirations influence our journeys as they are the foundation and basis from which our inner and physical passage emerges. In the poems ‘I, Too, Sing America’ by Langston Hughes and ‘Then and Now’ by Kath Walker, and the film ‘The King’s Speech’ (2010) directed by Tom Hooper, it is possible to see how individuals embark on individual and combined journeys to satisfy personal desires or to achieve a common goal.
Over time a stimulus may affect a segment of the population in such a dramatic way that they alter as a society their moral make. “The nature and structure of belief systems is important from the perspective of an informational theorist because beliefs are thought to provide the cognitive foundation of an attitude. In order to change an attitude, then, it is presumably necessary to modify the information on which that attitude rests. It is generally necessary, therefore, to change a person's beliefs, eliminate old beliefs or introduce new beliefs." (Richard Petty) The unfolding of time brings changes and transitions to societies.