By using the structural approach to literature I will relate George Lucas" 1977 hero quest film, Star Wars: A New Hope to the approach. Addition to this I will recount the similarities between the 1954 John Ronald Reuel Tolkien novel, The Lord of the Rings and Lucas" motion picture Star Wars: A New Hope. ... Lucas used the structural approach quite effectively in Star Wars: A New Hope and it is very evident throughout the film. ... The spirit of Star Wars lies within Luke Skywalker's quest to battle evil. ... Although, the 1999 motion picture The Matrix follows the same path as Star Wars:...

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This film was, Star Wars: A New Hope, and with the release of this movie an entire culture of fandom was brought into life. ... Here's a particular scenario in the day of a Star Wars super nerd. ... Every Sunday, is Star Wars movie marathon day to this man whom watches episodes 1-6 of the Star Wars movie franchise from beginning to end. ... Conclusions "With 'Star Wars,' it was the religion.... What makes this culture so unique is that it has survived the test of time, and with the new film adaptations coming out within the year a whole new generation is going to be inspir...

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Ray Kroc and his McDonalds both became a symbol of a "new America." ... Ray Kroc's achievements, in my opinion, were examples of reestablishing hope in America and what this country was and is all about. ... Many found this new form of expressionism through music. ... Elvis became the hottest new star in the music business by 1955. ... Americans were experiencing a new way of living both stable and secure. ...

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I hope they do. ... The Cold War did affect the American's way of life. ... So a woman in a kitchen with all the new appliances is really unlikely. ... Another aspect of entertainment influenced by the cold war was music. ... Elvis Presley, "the King of Rock and Roll," was probably the most popular rock and roll star of the time. ...

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During cold war world split into two blocks, each of them maintaining existing order and recruit new members. ... The Soviet military newspaper Krasnaya Zvesda (Red Star) said the military aid involved planes, rockets and guns." (New York Herald Tribune December 22, 1965) Without Soviet block help, as South Vietnam without American, will be unable to stand long lasting and bloody war. ... Yet, no one wants to experience the same again, and let's hope that war like this would never happen again. ... New York Herald Tribune December 22, 1965 8. ...

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" These words from "The Star Spangled Banner" are familiar to nearly every American, but the war that gave rise to them is often-times forgotten. ... On the other hand, the U.S. did prove victorious in a few battles, including the Battle of Baltimore in 1814 and the Battle of New Orleans in 1815. ... He couldn't believe that the fort's flag was still flying at the end of the battle and later wrote a poem called "The Star-Spangled Banner," which was set to the tune of an English drinking song. ... On January 8, 1815, unaware that peace had already been made, British forces mount...

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Prior to the 1960s, war films did well at the box-office. ... However, the Vietnam War failed to provide the same stories of struggle and bravery that made films about World War I and World War II successful because the conflict lacked clear objectives and easily identified enemies. ... Perhaps the best example of a Vietnam War film that utilizes myths to enhance the story is Michael Cimino's 1978 release, The Deer Hunter, starring Robert De Niro. ... In fact, when the deer proved to be too small for the director, Cimino airlifted in larger animals from a New Jersey preserve because myt...

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He left school in 1941 and was drafted the following year for Army service during World War II. ... On July 12, 1949, Jackie Robinson made his All-Star game debut for the National league. This was the first time that a black player participated in an All-Star game. ... On December 13, 1956, the Brooklyn Dodgers traded Jackie Robinson to the Dodger's rival team, the New York Giants in hopes that Robinson would be able to boost the low attendance. ... From 1964 to 1968 he served as special assistant for civil rights to Governor Nelson Rockefeller of New York. ...

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U2 formed in Dublin in the fall of 1976 after 14-year-old Larry Mullen, Jr. posted a note on the bulletin board at his high school seeking musicians for a new band. ... The album offered a fresh, new sound that earned rave reviews in both the Irish and UK press. ... (htttp://www.u2.com) Their third album, War would make the music scene turn heads and finally notice U2 for their worth. ... MTV was created in the 80's as a fresh music television channel targeting young listeners for new musical acts. ... That performance helped earn U2 the headlining spot on 1986's "Conspiracy of Hop...

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In chapters 5 and 6, we see just how long the Bush administration has planned for the current war in Iraq - since 9/11. ... One might wonder how Operation Iraqi Freedom is charitable to the Iraqi people if so many are dying in the crossfire - our hope is that the sooner a new government is instituted in Iraq, the better, even at the cost of a few lives if it means improving the lives of the rest. One thing that's really struck me about this book is Woodward's use of personal anecdotes - on the very first page, we hear about CIA Director George Tenet's background like he'...

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The Two Ocean War by Samuel E. ... He hoped that his attack against the Pacific Fleet would ruin the American forces and get them to sign a peace settlement allowing Japan to remain as the power in the Pacific. ... The crews at Pearl Harbor were on the decks of their ships for morning colors and the singing of The Star-Spangled Banner. ... The War with Japan brought about a new era of warfare the Atomic bomb. The American experimental atomic bomb was exploded on July 16 in New Mexico. ...

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I hope to learn more about this beautiful celebration and gain a better perspective of how it was changed over time. ... He devised a new calendar relying on the stars. ... His influence is still felt today, as a decoration Chinese families hang a picture or a statue of an old man with a white beard in their homes, as a representation of the Star God of Longevity, Shou-hsing. ... The ox was the favorite to win, but the rat was cunning and hoped on his back. ... Apart from their home everyone bathes and gets dressed in new clothes to welcome the New Year (Roy, 2005). ...

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I think he changed his name because of the war, he felt that when he got back from the war that he wanted to be known as a different man, start a new life. Jay was a good goal setter and always dreamt of doing something new. ... An accomplished man with such fame and fortune only wanted to be loved back by a woman he'd loved for so many years, only hoping that when he returned she'd leave her husband to be with him. ... He fell in love with Daisy before he went to war. She married a enormously wealthy man named Tom Buchanan a former college football star. ...

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The American Civil War I. ... This war was a war of epic proportion. ... Grant, New York: Charles L. ... The only hope of Confederate resistance would be supplied by General P.G.T. ... New York: The Century Co., 1887). ...

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Washington before traveling to America in hopes to receive his support. ... Garvey settled in Harlem, New York once in the United States. ... In May of 1917, Garvey and thirteen other members joined to form the New York branch of the UNIA. ... "The idea comes to Garvey that black people need a shipping line, and he bases his idea on the fact that the Cunard family has the White Star Line and the Irish have the Green Star Line, and he says, "Why shouldn't blacks have the Black Star Line?" ... Although ultimately unsuccessful, the Black Star Line more so provide hope for black people. ...

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They hoped to outlaw slavery in the lands attained from Mexico. ... Purchase of New Mexico for $5 million. 4. ... A stitched flag, whose star and a grizzly bear's likeness, was raised on the public square in Sonoma. ... Polk's War. ... In 1848, the first Women's Right's meeting was held in upstate New York. ...

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In 1978's production of, Good Morning Vietnam, based on a true story, Williams starred as the main character, Adrian Cronaur. The film paints a truthful portrait of an American solider during the time of war. ... Moscow On The Hudson (1984), brought upon a new vision of the everyday Russian after the bloodthirsty Cold War. ... An all-time classic starring the famous actor, Mrs. ... Doubtfire marked the lives of numerous children going through the motions of separation and divorce, in hopes to understand that it is not their fault, and that it is all right. ...

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The Star Harrison Ford who plays Deckard originally recorded the narration under pressure since Warner Bros continually insisted he do it. The executives actually thought the story needed more "explanation"; Ford later confessed that he did it badly on purpose in hope the executives would not use it. ... His lame voice over no longer there shows a whole new side. ... If you enjoyed Star Wars you probably would enjoy this to. I personally give it 3 and a half stars, many would give it higher but I"m one of the new generation. ...

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Mexico had inherited the provinces of California, New Mexico and Texas from Spain. Weakened and practically in bankruptcy after the war, the new mexican government was unable to rule its territories in the north thousands of kilometers from the capital (Greenberg). ... At this time, Mexican territory included present-day Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, the western and southern portions of Colorado, and California. ... The Americans living in Texas decided to seek independence and declared Texas as the Lone Star Republic. ... Texans voted to be annexed by the United States, but remained inde...

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He later made a successful escape in 1838, fleeing to New Bedford, Massachusetts. ... In 1847, Douglass relocated to Rochester, New York, and became the person in charge of the Underground Railroad. ... This gave him his desire and a goal, but most of all, hope. ... Rather than a book, North Star was an abolitionist newspaper. ... North Star's name later was changed to Frederick Douglass' Paper. ...

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Movie soundtracks, old and new, have featured ragtime tunes in their track listing. ... Versions of ragtime works are included in the films "The Gremlins" and "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope" (Paterson). ... Early jazz musicians like Jelly Roll Morton and Fats Weller came from ragtime backgrounds and borrowed ragtime traditions, blending them with new techniques (Faulkner). ...

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With the war era of the 60's approaching, reggae finally took form with a mellow beat and mind bending lyrics. ... Bob Marley and the Wailers expelled songs of hope and freedom that stretched to the war of Vietnam and the heart aching mothers, girlfriends, and wives in the US. ... The song "War" by Bob Marley and the Wailers impacted the world. ... It was a new stage in the evolution of the art form. ... Yellow Man was the main star of the moment, and Blood Fire Posse carried out their first US Tour. ...

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In 1799, he wrote "The Pleasures of Hope", a traditional 18th century didactic poem in heroic couplets. ... On the outbreak of war between Denmark and England he hurried home, the "Battle of the Baltic" being drafted soon after. ... In June 1803 appeared a new edition of the "Pleasures of Hope", to which some lyrics were added. ... Campbell was at this time regularly employed on the Star newspaper, for which he translated the foreign news. ... In 1820 he accepted the editorship of the New Monthly Magazine, and in the same year made another tour in Germany. ...

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Sure, Kennedy looked like a movie star and he seemed to have a personality that many people couldn't resist, but that doesn't necessarily make someone a great president. ... Kennedy seemed to fit to bill as a TV or Movie Star, rather than as President, but by reading this book, it is easy for the reader to think the Kennedy was an incredible man who tried to make a difference. As usual, Farber will mention how Kennedy's assassination changed America forever and how certain hopes and dreams would be tarnished forever. Around the mid-part, the Vietnam War and Civil rights are hi...

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Hemingway's style was influenced by his years as a newspaper reporter, both before and after World War I. ... In 1926, the New York Times published a review of "The Sun Also Rises", stating that Hemingway's writing was so compelling, so lasting in the American psyche that "No amount of analysis can convey the quality of "The Sun Also Rises." ... On the snippet, Hemingway prefaced the James quote "The war has used up words " by writing "on the debasement of words by war"."... As we have shown, it was praised almost immediately in The New York Times as being "unquestionably one of the ...

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