... can be viewed as the epitome of the stereotypical greedy businessman. His exploitation of women and their bodies for monetary gain and his lack of moral priority lost in the greed of corporate life make up what is Harold Zidler. In a business sense, Satine is Zidler's greatest asset. As the image of beauty, sex, and desire, Satine, the sparkling diamond of ... the Moulin Rouge, draws hundreds of men to the show every night. The female spectator may recognize many aspects of Satine's character that mirror sex symbols of the 20th century. She exemplifies the sexual prowess of Madonna, the...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... . The buildings, especially the stage, are crumbling and worn down. The carnival in the background, usually a place bustling with children and laughter is empty and silent. Children, who themselves are symbols of innocence and purity, do not belong in such a violent society. Near the end of the scene, as Mercutio lay dead and the storm picks up, the camera focuses on ... their guns with religious icons, the people are trying to conceal the chaos and deceit that lies beneath. Both the Montagues and Capulets are powerful business families, yet in their greed for false materialistic values,...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate