Monster's Ball takes place in a southern town of Georgia, focusing on the upcoming drastic change of two people's lives. Lawrence Musgrove, a black man, is about to be executed for a crime that has placed him on death row for nearly twelve years. Lawrence's wife (Leticia) and his son (Tyrell) will forever be changed at his passing.
Hank Grotowski's life will change at Lawrence's passing as well. Hank is the head correctional officer at the penitentiary that Lawrence is imprisoned in. Monster's Ball is a tradition that the correctional officers partake the night before the execution. It is a gathering of the correctional officers that serves as a means to alleviate their consciences? from the duty that they must perform regardless of their moral aptitude. Hank is the father of Sonny and the son of Buck. Buck is an old-fashioned racist from the south. Hank has followed in his father's footsteps and has emulated him in the past. Sonny has broken free from the prejudice and hatred that has followed down their lineage for, at least, two generations; however, he is alienated from his family and in his social life, which leads into the taking of his own life. After his passing, the audience learns that his mother and grandmother are buried in the backyard as Sonny is being placed into the ground. This is significant because individuals that are not read their last rights are not allowed burial in hallow ground.
Hank happens to pass by Leticia and Tyrell after a hit and run. Tyrell is mortally injured and Hank provides comfort to Leticia in her darkest of moments. Hank and Leticia's lives become intertwined through individual shared moments of grief and mutual encounters. Hank is transformed from a mild racist into Leticia's lover. Leticia falls in love with Hank, whom she does not know was the leader of the executioners. The movie comes to an ambiguous end with Leticia's decision to stay with Hank after discovering his involvement with the death of her husband, his son, and two unidentified (to her) headstones, is conveyed solely through her non-verbal communication.
For our final dramatic criticism, I chose the film, Monster's Ball. ... The theme of Monster's Ball was the seemingly awkward juxtaposition of a racist white man and a poor black woman. Two things that would never be placed together, form a bond that no racial or cultural boundaries could break. ... Monster's Ball has become on of my favorites. ...
"Monster's Ball" is a slow moving but intense southern drama which tells 2 stories about 2 different people. ... Summing up "Monster's Ball" is about survival, coping with losses and moving on from personal tragedies no matter how intense they may be. I find "Monster's Ball" to be a very depressing movie. ... All in all "Monster's Ball" is a slow moving but impressive piece thanks to realistic written personalities and great performances by it's actors. Nevertheless the open ending leaves major issues unresolved for the audience....
As we are conceived in an American culture and society we are immediately gendered. ... Webb 2 Many preteens behave unfavorably towards to opposite gender. ... I found a picture where I was wearing a blue bib and eating a "cookie monster" blue birthday cake. ... I have pictures of my father and I after pee-wee league T-ball games, after basketball games, and basing football In the front lawn. ... This is an issue that parents should consider when leaving their children in someone else's care....
In the U.S., employment discrimination occurs whenever an employer or it's representatives adversely single out employees or applicants on the basis of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, and a variety of other reasons ("What is Employment Discrimination?" ... Frank Brogan called the racial disparity of college admissions test scores troubling, but said he still believes in using the scores ("Black Issues in Higher Education" n.pag.). "This is supposed to be a program that rewards hard work and success," Brogan says ("Black Issues in Higher Education" n.pag.). ......
Society has definitely came a long way in the past fifty years for gender equality, yet we still have a long way to go. ... However, once women enter the job market their gender inequality goes downhill. Although gender issues in the workplace cannot be solved overnight, it is important that we make them an issue of the past. ... Still many woman who do push for what they want or play hard ball are often labeled as having a bad attitude. ... Both sides must realize it is equally important to obtain this goal for both genders. ...
Born with the name Lucille Desiree Ball on August 6, 1911 in Jamestown, New York, to Henry Durell Ball, her father and Desiree (DeDe) Ball, her mother. ... For almost four years she was the only child (Ball & Hoffman 3). ... Her father roughhoused with her as if she were a boy (Ball & Hoffman 3). ... Morton, a former comedian, worked with Lucy to create Lucille Ball Productions (Lucille Desiree Ball). ... ( Lucille Ball Entertainers)...
Racial profiling has been one of many civil rights issues concerning the unnecessary stopping and arresting of people based on race, color, ethnicity and gender. ... Many police departments face issues concerning racist law enforcement officers who cause the problems of racial profiling. ... Many policies have been suggested to either report these discriminatory acts, or to record the ethnicity, race, or gender of the person being stopped. ... Former California Governor Pete Wilson served as best he could to fight key civil rights issues such as affirmative action and immigrant rights, however...
Gender Bias of Tender Years" Doctrine Ever since 1970 the largest issue that kept on developing was focused on the fact that courts are very gender bias when it involves; tender years" doctrine. ... Gender bias has become a very large issue in courts now days, whether it's child custody, same sex marriages or even tender years doctrine. However, gender bias can never have an ending, but the idea of tender years doctrine may be ended. ... Joint Custody will make it fair for both the mother and father, where gender bias will be prevented. ... Tender Years Doctr...
Contrary to the past, racial and gender discrimination is less prevalent in today's educational system due to the advances of minorities and women, but despite their advances, they are still not as prized as the white male. While the occurrence of racial and gender discrimination in today's educational system is lower than in previous years, it still occurs, which makes it a valid topic for discussion. ... A problem with gender and racial discrimination is that it is commonly used as an excuse or reason for, let's say, not getting into the school you want to go to or getting ...
