... scene does not contain raw sexuality, it is clear to the audience that Derek is interested in Sara. His teaching her to dance hip-hop is a metaphor for teaching her about her sexuality, but Sara's sexual status is ambiguous. Sara and Derek's relationship is developed further through teaching Sara how to dance hip ... as an interracial couple is still somewhat unacceptable in today's society. The song is an older piece, but remade for this film it produces a soothing metaphor for the audience. The music attempts to communicate to the audience that the difference of color of Derek and Sara...

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... her persistence and her wit, Paulina, who represents the common women, achieves understanding and reciprocity with Leontes. They finally build up an intimate and gracious friendship. That is as we define, the most harmonious relationship between men and women. Paulina, as a surrogate of Hermione, testifies finally that this kind of harmony can be achieved. As we ... define above, Paulina is depicted by Shakespeare as a comedian woman. She is interior to the heroine whatever in position or in temperament. But she impresses us so much because her characteristic ... women and men. Notes ...

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... now she has splashed in the water like a baby, but now she has outgrown this situation and is seeking full development. Edna's learning how to swim can be seen as a metaphor for her awakening, her sudden terror in the middle of the ocean represents how difficult her journey to personal self-fulfillment will be. She may not be able to go ... herself as a whole person, and she will not give that up (her personality, her desires, and her happiness) for anyone, not even her children. Unlike Madame Ratignolle, Edna refuses to define herself by her children. Journal Entry 11 December 5 Chapte...

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• Grade Level: High School