Think back to an event in your life when you went through something traumatizing or memorable that shaped you into a better person. Back in April 2012, I lost my grandfather who I was very close to due to cancer. We had spent the previous summer together but because my third grade school year started, I saw him less and less. Then on a Friday evening on April 6th, my grandfather joined the angels up in heaven. Losing him was very hard on my family and I. He was the first relative I had that had passed away and since we had such a strong bond at one point, it really took a toll on me. Ever since then, I learned to really appreciate those around me. The lesson I learned has stuck with me ever since. In the movie ‘The Goonies’ and the book ‘American …show more content…
More specifically, there were events that led the characters to transform into better people. Take the movie for example, when Mike and his friends go on a very risky adventure to seek treasure. They experience near death experiences and have numerous encounters with dangerous people. Although some of the characters didn't get along, they learned to put their differences aside in order to succeed on their journey. When they did in the end, their friendships strengthened and the pack created a special bond which made them all better individuals. As for the book, when Jin discovers that his cousin Chin-Kee was actually the Monkey King and Wei Chen was his son, he self reflected on his past actions and how he treated his friend but after having a genuine conversation with the Monkey King, he was molded into a better person and fixed his broken friendship with Wei Chen. This showed how their friendship had developed into a strong bond. Going back to the movie, once the chaos is over and the kids can stay close together, it also enhances their relationship with their parents. Notice how there was one particular scene when the kids all reunite with their parents. From their memorable journey, the kids and parents all realized how important it is to always be there for each other and to help each other. In ‘American Born Chinese,’ the Monkey King himself goes through some events that really changed him. When he was stuck under a mountain of rocks for several hundred years, he was given an opportunity to be liberated. He took it, apparently had a son, and made sure that his son would succeed on his mission to spend time in the real world with humans. Spending all that time trapped under those rocks and receiving a lecture from Wong Lai-Tsao made him realize who he truly was and he learned to accept himself for who he is. That was his
Imagine feeling and looking different from all those around you. Imagine if you weren’t understood the same way as the majority. In the book “American Born Chinese”, two characters, Jin and Monkey King who went through the same situations, but in different societies. The Monkey King insight into the impact of society on Jin as they both face social exclusion through experiencing internalized racism. Further as Monkey King transforms into another character, Chin-Kee, which Jin sees as an embarrassing Chinese culture.
Every day I see my family and friends. Whether it’s at home, school, or at an event I always expect them to be there. I can never picture a time when they haven’t been there, so I never think “what if they aren’t there”. I have never realized how blessed I am to have my family and friends still here with me. It seems as though I have underappreciated their existence. After reading Into Thin Air, I viewed my family and friends in a whole new perspective and I learned that I should appreciate them for what they are worth; you never know when they can be taken away from you.
“Monty Python and the Holy Grail” is a satiric comedy about the quest of King Arthur. The movie starts out with Arthur, King of the Britons, looking for knights to sit with him at Camelot. He finds many knights including Sir Galahad the pure, Sir Lancelot the brave, the quiet Sir Bedevere, and Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-as-Sir Lancelot. Through satire and parody of certain events in history (witch trials, the black plague) they find Camelot, but after literally a quick song and dance they decide that they do not want to go there. While walking away, God (who seems to be grumpy) come to them from a cloud and tells them to find the Holy Grail. They agree and begin their search. While they search for the Grail, scenes of the knight's tales appear and the reasons behind their names. Throughout their search, they meet interesting people and knights along the way. Most of the characters die; some through a killer rabbit (which they defeat with the holy hand grenade), others from not answering a question right from the bridge of Death, or die some other ridiculous way. In the end, King Arthur and Sir Bedevere are left and find the Castle Arrrghhh where the Holy Grail is. They are met by some French soldiers who taunted them earlier in the film and were not able to get into the castle. The movie ends with both King Arthur and Sir Bedevere being arrested for killing a real-life man who was a historian.
Identity is bearing one's personality which does not belong to someone else. Jin's identity is finally established after changing his actions and hearing from the Monkey King. The portions in this book which include Jin start from a young age and approach teenage years. The story begins with him and friends playing with toys prior to moving and starting the third grade in a new school. Eventually, he makes a friend and begins dating Amelia with a new hairdo. This ends in disaster, but Jin accomplishes something worth a better life and earns Wei-Chens friendship back. In American Born Chinese by Gene Yang, Jin's character evolves to become less likable
Transformation is used to deal with the predetermined ideas that their societies have. Jin Wang faces stereotypes that make it hard for him to function in his new neighbourhood. The Monkey King desires to match the others that originally humiliated him. Danny has trouble being tolerated by peers who at first enjoyed his presence. All must transform to handle an unwelcoming society.
Every so often we come face to face with life events that have lasting effects. When faced with
The film portrays the life of two young best friends who set off on a
The movie Thelma and Louise attempts to make a difference in the way that people think. It sets out to challenge a number of conventional attitudes toward women. Although it achieves some success in this area for women, it does not do a great deal to rebuff society’s stereotypical images of men. For the most part, men are portrayed in a negative light and in this paper, I will explore where these negative images appear within the movie.
“I didn’t know how much I loved him until he was gone” (pg. 13), really resonated with me and the loss of my brother. Only having one sibling and losing him was so hard. I never realized how much he meant to me until he was not here anymore. Being my only sibling, we were close. Even though he was nine years older than me, we still where all each other had. We went through a lot together and he was always there for me when I needed him. I have faith that one day I will see him again, and I know he is watching over me and my children until that day
Forrest Gump “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get.” Forrest Gump is the portrayal of a man that has been alienated from society, not because he is unintelligent or dimwitted, but rather because he is not restricted by the conventional ideals which are embedded within his culture; thus, Forrest challenges the conformities and principals that most people are accustomed to. The contrast that Robert Zemeckis, director of the film, is attempting to convey through the character of Forrest Gump is how most people are too smart for their own good and thus, try to escape the realities and actualities of life. While other characters in the story are suppressed by society’s conflicts, Forrest remains blinded to all; hence, he is able to live in the moment, rather than evading what is real. Forrest’s unique selflessness and compelled nature to do what is right, as opposed to what is easy, is what our society incorrectly labels stupidity or futility.
Monsters Inc. is an incredible animated movie (by Pixar Studios, 2001, and directed by Pete Doctor) about monsters working in a scare factory. Proudly, the scare factory – a pillar in the community – is a workplace in a monster world where monsters scare children. Through a high-tech system, doors are brought to the factory that, if activated, allows the monsters to enter the child’s room through the youngster’s closet. The scream produced by the child creates energy for the monster world, so that monsters can do everyday things, such as quickly turning on a light or vacuuming the carpet. However, this is not an easy job because children are extremely toxic to monsters (who tremble when a child is near), and are also becoming increasingly hard to scare. With lessoned screams, Monstropolis (the monsters’ world) is experiencing a scream shortage. Who will save the day?
What is a superhero? Some would argue that a superhero is a fictional character with super powers. Although this definition holds some truths, there is so much more when delving into what a superhero actually is. Guardians of the Galaxy, although goofy and very original, accurately portrays the true meaning and expectations of our superheroes. In order to be a superhero a person must take risks that involve huge sacrifice and they must be willing to take the initiative to help make a society a better place for the greater good, all of which can be seen in Guardians of the Galaxy, which some would argue is more so a comedy than superhero movie.
When I was 4 years old my grandpa, on my dad’s side of the family, passed away. He had colon cancer which had spread to his liver. At the time I did not understand what had happened, but as I grew older I started to understand that life is temporary and should be treasured by everyone. I still miss my grandpa and would give any...
Losing my father at a young age taught me to not assume that I can push things off to tomorrow. My father was fairly young when he passed. His death instilled a sense of mortality into me very early in life. Because
My brother needed to be spoon fed every meal, clothed every day, and tucked in every night. Now my grandmother needed a helping hand too? The soldiers that I had bared arms with were lying on the ground before me. And I knew it was incumbent that we as a family carry or even drag them to sanctuary, even if I had to push my goals to the side for the time being. My mom and I did everything we could the past two years to help make our loved one's lives that much easier. And we did. My dad has rehabilitated his body, my brother is graduating from the special education department and can dress himself, and amongst all these blessings in my life, my grandmother is now devoid of the cancer that once threatened her life. But beyond all these improvements, I was metaphysically revitalized; my appreciation of both family and philosophy were