Characters. The characters dynamics also helped the movie to become a success. For Phoenix and Spartan, they can be considered the perfect representation of the different end of "law enforcement": one is disrespecting the law (Phoenix) and the one who respects the law (Spartan). In the movie, we saw the impact of abusing the use of law to the point that it's not good for the subordinates anymore, and we also saw the impact of not following the law that harmed a lot of innocent people. They also have a different point of view when it comes to the illusion that Cocteau has built into their society. Cocteau framed the minds of the individuals that he's innocent and that the separation of rich and poor is clearly distinct. When Phoenix and Spartan realized this absurd reality, they reacted differently to each other. Of course, Morality will play into hand. Different reactions are expected to be saw, since they are framed in different environments, for Spartan (nature of law) and Phoenix (lawlessness). Phoenix kills, curses, blows up, and disregarded every single rule that was initiated by Cocteau. The only rule that he's patterned to follow is to not kill Cocteau, who also framed by Cocteau to the mind of Phoenix. On the other hand, Spartan, tries …show more content…
Associate Bob and Cocteau is completely boss-secretary relationship. After Cocteau died, because of Phoenix, Associate Bob rapidly changes sides. It only shows that regardless of what you believe in, in the Utopian Society the only division of the people are leaders and followers. Personal decisions that is based from your childhood expriences will not matter anymore. On the other hand, Huxley's relationship to Spartan also shows the falseness of Utopia. Huxley is aware that Spartan is considered as a man who is dangerous and sexual (in their societal perspective), yet she fell in
A character is just a character until given a chance to evolve. By evolving in a story the character becomes dynamic almost visually alive. That is what Old Phoenix undergoes in the short story “A Worn Path” by Eudora Welty. The audience follows Phoenix, an elderly Negro woman, on her strenuous journey from the far countryside to town. On this trip the audience watches Old Phoenix grow into a character that they begin to form a connection with allowing her to jump out at of the pages. This is accomplished through Welty’s use of physical description, action, and dialogue to bring Phoenix Jackson to life.
Imagine two countries, so different from each other, that conflicts were inevitable. Athens and Sparta were not countries, however, they were city-states of Greece with many contrasting values. Athens was the city of the arts, reading, and writing. Meanwhile, military was the only thing the on the Spartans’ minds. Athens and Sparta differ in many ways due to their governments, economies, and cultures.
Thank you Viola for your detailed comments about the HUAC committee activities that created a devastating situation for the film industry. The issue with communistic events indeed interfered with the lives of many and destroyed the careers of actors, especially those who firmly refused to cooperate with that committee. The film Spartacus is one of the most successful films in the history of Universal Studios not only in terms of box office appeal, but it also received six Oscar nominations and was accredited for breaking the Hollywood blacklist. This film was based on Howard Fast's novel, which narrates the story of professionals who refused to collaborate with HUAC committee officials.
Like most Greek states of the Archaic and Classical Era, the Spartan city-state was a militaristic one. Sparta, however, took the idea to its extreme. In order to become the best soldiers, Spartan citizens had to dedicate their entire lives to the occupation. In fact to be a soldier – a hoplite – was the full infrastructure of Spartan society. While most Greek city-states looked down on labor, physical work, and even working for profit, they still had to work for a living, produce something. “The Spartans a...
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...f questions and she answers all of them respectfully and honestly. Phoenix cleverly distracts the man, with the two dogs that are fighting and he goes off to scare the big black one away by shooting at it. It is when he comes back and points his gun at her, that Phoenix shows no fear if it. When she is asked if she is afraid of it, her reply is, “No sir, I seen plenty go off closer by, in my day, and for less than what I done” (Welty 58). Her unusual courage shows just how far racism stretches. Normally a human being would show fear when staring a gun down, but with years of white people making slaves out of them; black people had learn to face persecution head on. Therefore, Phoenix faced her trial head on, and the white hunter left with a little more respect for her than before. Which in the society she lived in respect was a gift and to be cherished.
Eudora Welty establishes “The Worn Path” in the midst of the twentieth century – in an era where African Americans were not considered as equal to white Americans. Welty tells the story of Phoenix Jackson, an elderly African-American woman, who makes a lengthy voyage into town to get medication for her chronically ill grandson. For most people the journey from the countryside to a town in a city, would not be very difficult. However, the fact that old infirm Phoenix is faced with hindrances and some racist attitudes of people she encounters along the journey; she endeavors onward despite frequent hindrances in her path that include her own deteriorating health and the grandchild’s slim chance of subsistence.
The Spartan military gained eternal military fame when 300 Spartan soldiers defeated an entire Persian army during the Peloponnesian War (Papakyriakou, 2013). Their unmatched army would become the pinnacle of dominance that would inspire later western culture. Sparta was the leader of all things military for any years, but they unfortunately could not keep up with Athens’ navy and the Persian’s sheer number of soldiers. The ideals that Sparta lived by are still evident in some parts of the military today. Not all men are required to fight of course, but the idea of obedience that stemmed from their training is still very evident. Sparta’s legacy is still relevant thousands of years later, and will remain evident as we continue to learn about military history.
Spartan Race™ is a world renowned obstacle race. Named after the Greek warrior tribe, the title “Spartan” evokes visions of elite warriors that would stop at nothing to be victorious. The advertisements themselves are without words. They appeal to primal urges and desires of greatness and exceeding limitations. Participants do not know exactly how long the race is or what to expect. There is a clandestine appeal and assurance of a great feeling of accomplishment. Through portraying competitors enduring treacherous obstacles and miles of adversity, Spartan Race™ challenges athletes to test their fortitude and see if they have what it takes to be called a Spartan.
Throughout the movie, the Spartans are shown as heavily disciplined, fearless, and almost invincible in combat. Diodorus, another prominent historian regarding the Battle of Thermopylae, describes the Spartans as "superior in valor" and leaving the pass "strewn with dead bodies" (7). Their courage is especially seen on the third day of battle as the Spartans were surrounded. In the face of certain death, they gave their lives for all of Greece and "defended themselves to the last, such as still had swords using them, and the others resisting with their hands and teeth" (Herodotus, 225). This strong fighting spirit and resolve that the Spartans show is reminiscent of elite forces that have fought throughout history, especially in the face of tremendous odds. However, the movie does slightly deviate from the historical record in an attempt to humanize the Spartans. On the second day of battle, the Spartan captain's son was killed, so he went on a rampage and had to be pulled back by the others (1:14:00). Although this most likely did not occur, many have seen loved ones fall in battle and its inclusion presents the realities of war. As the Spartans were people too, so were the Persians that were fighting them. In some portions of the battle, the movie revealed the fear that swept many
Archidamus highlights the four main Spartan ideals to be shame, self-control, good judgment, and moderation. He attempts to connect to this to the theme of courage by talking of it’s antonym; cowardice, “Let no one think that the many do not immediately attack a single city because of cowardice,” (Thucydides, History, 1.83). He outlines the consequences to a city of not being sufficiently courageous as being more susceptible to attack and defeat. The idea of self-control comes into play as one controls themselves regarding the shame they feel before others,
Thomas More’s Utopia and Aldus Huxley’s Brave New World , are novels about societies that differ from our own. Though the two authors have chosen different approaches to create an alternate society, both books have similarities which represent the visions of men who were moved to great indignation by the societies in which they lived. Both novels have transcended contemporary problems in society , they both have a structured, work based civilization and both have separated themselves from the ways of past society. It is important when reading these novels to focus on the differences as well as the similarities. The two novels differ in their views of love, religion, and the way to eliminate social classes. These differences seem to suggest that if we do not come closer to More’s goal in Utopia, we will end up in a society much like that of Huxley’s Brave New World.
courage as a virtue. Before long the Spartan way of life was more show then
The character Thomas in the story ‘This is what it means to say Phoenix,Arizona’ is shown as a wise,helpful,forgiving and over all a extraordinary person.In this story there's two main characters,their is Victor who is the primary character and he is the one the whole story is based on,then there's Thomas who is a old friend of Victor’s,he helps victor throughout the way of his journey to Phoenix and back.Victor's dad passed away that's why they get into this adventure because he needs help and Thomas helps by loaning him money and the company to go to the funeral.Thomas is the character that mostly catches readers attention because of his storytelling and his extraordinary way of thinking.In other words Thomas Buildsthe-Fire is portrayed as
Nelson Mandela was one of the greatest leaders of our time. In the movie Invictus, the devotion and love he had for the South African people is exemplified. The movie was named after a Victorian poem that brought President Mandela strength while in prison. The meaning of Invictus is “Undefeated”, a perfect fit for this movie. The opening scene of the movie shows President Mandela being freed from jail and driving past a field of young boys playing soccer. All the boys start chanting the Presidents name and running to the fences to get a better look. This is the first scene, and an obvious show of support and following for Mr. Mandela. Throughout the movie there are many different styles and approaches of leadership shown. Not only is President