After viewing what can only be described as a thematically intense and visually striking film, it is easy for the viewer to disregard the art and distinguish Francis Ford Coppola's success in echoing the major themes of Heart of Darkness in Apocalypse Now through its characters and its moral implications. Through the use of an enigmatic and extreme focus, the character Kurtz, Apocalypse Now effectively reflected the major themes of Conrad's novel. ... The use of Kurtz in both mediums drives the main characters to a place of perplexity, inspiring thought and attention. ... The ...

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As his older cousin, it would only be natural to rave about Timothy Su's unbridled spirit and upstanding character traits. ... As one can see, during his short academic career, there hasn't been a time where Timothy wasn't forced to adapt to a new school environment, new friends, and new socio-cultural norms. For Timothy to set aside all these extenuating circumstances while maintaining a 4.0 GPA, indulging in his musical interests and participating in outside activities is a true testament to his talent for meshing with his current surroundings and his continual optimism for w...

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The fear of waking up one day and being thrown into this new world where the motto is suddenly "Every Man for Himself." ... Zombie movies also commonly show characters battling between what is necessary and what is "right." ... Before being placed into a world of violence and bloodshed, one would rarely ever considered having to kill someone for their own safety, but in this new-found world you are forced to deal with new monsters without the help of police men and laws to keep you safe. ... The fear instilled by these films is not the newer fear of being killed by a zombie, but the initial fe...

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In Whitney's text "Last Wyll and Testament", which describes her possible compulsory choice to leave London, she depicts the city as a place that is filled with economic misfortunes and injustices surrounding women. ... Lanyer places a new viewpoint on the situation by coming to Eve's defense in the section entitled "Eve's Apologie". ... Whitney and Lanyer's voices reach an audience of both men and women, attempting to amend the attitudes of men, and empower the character of women. ...

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