Terry George's Hotel Rwanda

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Explain how the stylistic features of at least one text you have studied help communicate particular ideas or perspectives The stylistic features of most texts combine in a way that communicates certain ideas and perspectives to the audience. This is clearly demonstrated in Terry George's film Hotel Rwanda, a film with a disturbing insight to the tragic Rwandan genocide of 1994. this film communicates to the audience ideas concerning family, human behavior and humanitarian intentions of the developed world. In many cultures all around the world family is a value held very close to heart. Through the characterization of the protagonist in the film hotel rwanda, paul rusesabagina is a prime example of someone who values his family and will

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