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Mary Poppins Research Paper
Disney will bring the "Mary Poppins" movie once again to life after 20 years when the original was
first shown starring Julie Andrews. The American film production will reprise the classic hit in a
new original live–action musical. It takes quite awhile before the studio decided to revive one of its
most renowned character, Mary Poppins. According to the Vanity Fair, the company is already busy
doing the works of bringing back the celebrated nanny through the direction of Rob Marshall, who
directed the 2002 "Chicago" and the 2014 "Into The Woods." The Entertainment Weekly cited that
the new film will be shoot in the Depression–era London. It will be based on the P.L. Traverse
classic tales from 1934–1988. The 1964 quintessential was pulled ... Show more content on
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Moreover, it was recreated in 2013 through the drama film, "Saving Mr. Banks," starring Emma
Thompson as Travers and Tom Hanks as Walt Disney. Moreover, The Guardian reported that the
original "Mary Poppins" grossed $100 million in the box office and gathered five Oscars, including
the best actress for Dame Julia Elizabeth Andrews, the title role's real name. Also, its official
soundtracks "A Spoonful of Sugar" and "Chim Chim Cheree" won the best songs. Meanwhile, the
Vanity Fair wrote that there are no words or circulating rumors of when the new "Mary Poppins"
movie is going to hit the theaters. Too, it is a question who will reprise the classic Julie Andrew's
trademark character. As The Guardian took note, Disney got their box office hits and success with
their live action versions of the vintage films like "Alice In Wonderland" and "Cinderella." Too, the
54–year–old critically acclaimed director already has his record of commercial and critical success
with "Into the Woods" which grossed $199m worldwide and resulted in an Oscar nomination for
Meryl
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Music In Disney Fairy Tale Movies
The Considerations that Go into the Music in Disney Fairy Tale Films Disney as a popular
animation company provides powerful fairytale films with the use of music that had a major impact
on people and their culture. However, there are many considerations that go into music to make that
popular fairytale film. Although some may argue that the music in fairy tale films may distract from
the plot because it drags the characters behind, but the truth of the matter is that the music actually
helps the plot in fairy tale films. I believe the music helps build enjoyment and create more
attraction in a fairytale film. More specifically, the lyrics, instruments and cultures are taken into
consideration in a Disney fairytale film. Focusing on these major factors of music can prove that
music can actually help in Disney fairytale films. During the 1930s, Disney's two main ... Show
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Alan Menken, pianist, has worked in the most popular Disney films that included The Little
Mermaid, Aladdin, Pocahontas, Hercules and Enchanted. For Menken, the use of lyrics was a real
important factor in Disney's music. In The Little Mermaid, he mentioned we wanted an "I want"
moment in a Disney film because there hasn't been an "I want" moment before. Menken states, "My
favorite part is that motif [that sounds like] water flowing, which beautifully set up the tone and
became the central theme" (Snetiker 58). That "I want" lyric created the most inspiring songs in The
Little Mermaid which is "Part of Your World." Another popular Disney classic film, Beauty and the
Beast, Menken wanted to do a classic Mozart composition in the beginning to have that quiet
opening, hence the lyrics "Little town, it's a quiet village...." These lyrics show that lyrical music
adds emphasis on Disney's music. It brings more life to the film instead of having it as a
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Canadian Narrative
It was a cool September morning in the 19th century, the brisk, dry breeze of Kentucky's Autumn
winds struck my face. It woke me from my slumber within the dark, forlorning cave. The dim glow
of dawn's sunrise was refreshing, it gave me a sense of hope that... maybe I could survive running
away from my master and live in freedom. Maybe I truly could make it to Canada, it may be getting
cold, but temperature could only douse my hope for so long. Standing and brushing the leaves off
from my dress, I gathered myself and headed out onto the Underground Railroad; my path to liberty.
The leaves crunched and tattered beneath my feet, and the comfort of the cave walls were left
behind me. I couldn't hide forever, I had to face the harsh reality that there was going home now. It's
unfortunate why I had to take the railroad, they were going to sell me to the Carolina's for my
learning. And we all know South Carolina is the deepest south you can get. All I could do at this
point as I continued my journey was pray, pray to the lords above that I could survive this. No
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I stiffened in horror, I felt the blood in my body just pause out of sheer terror of what was coming. I
could hear my beating heart in my ears when the soldiers looked up as well, it almost seemed in
slow motion when the bounty hunter lifted his gun. And shot the very branch I was standing on
down, I was lucky to not have been hit with the bullet. But I was very, very unlucky getting caught. I
felt the cold, harsh grasp of the metal shackles hug my wrists. The warm hunter's hand pressed on
my small back, and I was forced forward. The other hand had hold of the shackle's chain.
Everything I promised... Everything I hoped for, I felt it melt away into all but a sad dream as I was
pushed the other way. I knew what was coming; a welcome back "home"... for
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The Secret Life Of Bees Character Analysis
Many people can have a more than one "mother." Whether they are blood related or not, they can
have all the traits a mom has to someone. Black Mary, for example, is a mother figure to many
people in the novel, "The Secret Life of Bees," by Sue Monk Kidd. The Secret Life of Bees was set
in 1965. The novel, written by Sue Monk Kidd, mostly talks about a coming of age process with the
main character, Lily Owens as she grows up. She learns about the love, family, and Black Mary.
Black Mary is a major piece to the novel for she is one of the reasons that Lily developed as a
person so much.The use of Black Mary as a symbol helps readers understand the novel's overall
theme, which is "people can have family even though they are not related by blood."
The symbol, Black Mary is significant to the novel as a whole since she gives people comfort and
strength. In the novel, The Secret Life of Bees, by Sue Monk Kidd, August told Lily a story about
how Black Mary will stand in for someone until they come back when she said, "'Do you remember
the nun Beatrix, who ran away?' 'What do you mean?' the sister said. 'The nun Beatrix didn't run
away. Why there she is over near the altar, sweeping.' Well, you can imagine how this floored the
real Beatrix. She marched over to the sweeping woman to get a look at her and discovered it was
none other than Mary. Mary smiled at Beatrix, then led her back to her room and gave her back her
nun outfit," (Kidd 91). While Beatrix was away, Mary was standing
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Mary Poppins: Saving Mr. Banks
Saving Mr. Banks is a very interesting depiction of what actually happened behind closed doors
during the making of Mary Poppins. In a nut shell, Walt Disney had two daughters who loved the
books about Mary Poppins created by P.L. Travers. Disney promises his children that he would
obtain the rights to the storyline and produce a movie that they would love. However, this would not
be an easy because of the author's demands. It would take Disney over 20 years to obtain the rights
to produce the film and the task itself will require more than Disney anticipated. 3. Describe each of
the interpersonal relationships, as they occur within each film. During the course of the movie their
several interpersonal relationships that take place. The first relationship was between the author, P.L.
Travers and her father. She is daddies little girl and she idolizes her father until his untimely death.
The second interpersonal relationship is between the Travers, which is troubled due to the fathers
drinking and unstable work history. The third relationship is between the Travers and her driver
Ralph. This relationship is important because of the bond that they establish with each other. The
fourth relationship is between Walt Disney and P.L. Travers, which is troublesome because of the
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Were there any conflicts? If so, how were the conflicts resolved? There were many conflicts that
happened during the course of the movie pertaining to how the movie would be produced. Some of
the largest points of contention from Travers were, about having animation in the movie, the
depiction of the Banks home, and how Mr. Banks would be portrayed in the movie. These conflicts
were resolved, with a lot of negotiation and flexibility between Disney and Travers. Lastly, the
largest conflict in the movie was Disney acquiring the rights to produce the movie. This conflict was
resolved by the end of the movie when Disney was given the permission of Travers to produce the
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Mary Poppins Play Analysis
This Spring, I attended my high school's spring production of Mary Poppins. My willing suspension
of disbelief was greatly tested as magic realism was the style used in this musical. By allowing
myself to go on "the ride," I was able to truly enjoy this experience. Mary Poppins was brought
together almost perfectly through the acting, the directing and casting, the stage design, the lighting
design, and the music. It was a truly phenomenal musical throughout, from a group of highly
talented high school kids.
Actors bring a character to life. They can either make, or break the show with their performance.
Most actors in this production of Mary Poppins suited their parts perfectly. However, there was just
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It is of great importance that a production be cast correctly in order to give a show it's best chance at
being successful. Mrs. Brill aside, the director did an excellent job at casting this musical. Each
actor seemed to fit the description of their role perfectly! Costumes were all ideal for the time
setting and for the lives they represented. For instance, the Bank's family had nice suits and dresses,
while the housekeep wore older dress clothes. The cast was always strategically placed on stage as
to not block anyone out, and to make the scene more visually appealing. Normally, they appeared a
bit staggered or in a triangle. This is something that I would have never picked up on had it not been
for this class. However, there were a few faulty instances that I did notice. One scene disappointed
me and that was when the Bank's children were standing on the stairs appearing to have a normal
conversation, while their mother spoke with Mary Poppins. As soon as Winifred yelled for the
children to come meet her, they instantly started shouting and pushing each other down the stairs. I
just think it would have been better if they had been behind stage and then called on, rather than
jumping from calm to crazy so quickly. Another major indiscretion occurred when Mary Poppins
was pulling large objects out of her bag to place in the children's bedroom. As an audience member,
you could clearly see someone lifting the object up from a hole in the stage to make it appear as if
they were coming out of the bag. Obviously this was a high school play, so I wasn't expecting that
stunt to be pulled off professionally. However, I still think they could have done a better job at
hiding where the object was really entering from. Although there were a few major upsets with the
direction of the show, the majority of the time the directing was astonishing. The placement of
actors, their facial expressions, tone of voice, and
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Michelangelo's Pieta (1498-1499)
Michelangelo's Pieta (1498 – 1499)
When I looked at the picture I saw a woman sitting her son on her lab. The woman refers to Virgin
Mary, and the one on her lab is Jesus. She looks sad because her son is dead. What I also see is how
much a women love her child by sitting her body on her lab. And the word "pieta" refers to the
sadness of Virgin Mary over her dead son Jesus.
This work is important because it refers to the Virgin Mary and the Jesus Christ. The god and his
mother in one sculpture and The shape symbolized the love
The Dinner Party
The artwork evoked the power of the feminine. Because every plate represents an important
historical women in the world.
Her goal was to introduce the richness of women heritage into the culture in
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Mary Poppins Movement Analysis
The movement decisions made by the director were key to making audience members feel certain
and distinct emotions. The opening sequence of Mary Poppins shows a backdrop of the city of
London. As the credits scroll by, the camera pans from right to left on the backdrop until it zooms in
on Mary Poppins sitting on a cloud. This specific camera movement allows for the audience to make
an easily detectable assumption that this lady on the cloud will be important in the story of "Mary
Poppins". Another example of movement within the "Mary Poppins" film is the scene of the Banks
family flying their kite while at the park. This is an example of movement in that the director chose
to have an upward movement of the camera, from the Banks family and to the kite that is flying in
the sky. This decision on camera movement allows the audience to have a sense of hope for the
Banks family, individually and as whole family. A third example is when Mary, the children, and
Bert go and visit Uncle Albert at his home. Within these scenes, several reaction shots, low or high
angle shots, and close–ups cut back and forth from Uncle Albert laughing and tumbling in the air, to
the children laughing, to Bert trying to keep from laughing, and Mary admonishing them. A cut to a
long shot for reestablishing everyone's place in the room keeps viewers focused. Editing is the way
for the director to minimize the amount of distraction for the audience members, in order to allow
audiences to focus on
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Compare And Contrast Mary Poppins
Before having kids, everyone has an idealistic fantasy of what type of parent they are going to be.
Will they be a Mary Poppins or a Mommy Dearest? These two women parented in very different but
similar ways. Mary Poppins used an authoritative approach to parenting whilst Mommy Dearest
used an authoritarian approach. Authoritative and authoritarian parenting styles are the most widely
used styles in modern day parenting, with authoritative parenting being the one with the most
positive results in terms of child development. They are similar in what parents expect from their
children but differ in the way that parents respond to their children's needs. The effects of the chosen
parenting style can be seen in the way that a child feels about themselves and how they interact with
the outside world. Parenting styles were developed by Diana Baumrind in 1966 at the University of
California at Berkeley (Diana Divecha Ph.D, 2015). Baumrind used a model of demands and
responsiveness to determine three types of parenting styles. These styles were authoritarian,
authoritative, and permissive parenting. Because permissive parenting lacks in demand and
discipline, it will not be discussed in this essay. In Baumrind's model, demands refers to the amount
of control parents exert onto and expect from their children. Responsiveness refers to how a parent
nurtures and empathizes with their child. Parents with high demands and high responsiveness follow
the authoritative parenting style. On
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Rivalry Of Elizabeth
Rivalry between Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots
Religion is a main reason why Elizabeth executed Mary. Evidence which supports this reason is that
some English Catholics would have preferred Mary as Queen of England. This would have made
Elizabeth feel as she would need to execute Mary because Mary gave Catholics a reason to rebel
against Elizabeth. Elizabeth was a protestant queen and most Catholics preferred a queen of their
own belief. Thus, this was the best time to rebel against Elizabeth and gain a new catholic queen
who lead the country. All they had to do, was releasing her from imprisonment. An argument in
support of this evidence is that in 1570 the Pope issued a Bull ordering. Catholics should disobey
Elizabeth because she was heretic. Catholics must follow the Pope and believe in him as the
legitimate head of church. McLaren describes that not solely the papal bull had consequences in the
year 1570, but also James Stewart's assassination:
If the near conjunction of the papal bull and the Northern Rebellion does not explain the change in
character of English anti–Catholicism, 1570 still remains a key date in its career. The key event,
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This would give the Catholics courage to take Elizabeth off the throne and crown a catholic queen
instead, as this is what the Pope wanted. A further piece of evidence is the Northern rebellion of
1569. It was a catholic attempt to replace Elizabeth with Mary. This would have made Elizabeth feel
that she would need to execute Mary because this event happened so quickly as she has only been
there for a year. Mary did not agree to it because she knew it would fail. Religion links to other
factors such as dynastic reasons, because Mary said she was the rightful Queen of England and
Elizabeth was illegitimate because the Catholics did not believe in
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Essay Don't Listen to Mary Poppins: Avoid That Sugar
Since nearly the invention of commercially sweetened foods and advertising that celebrates their
goodness, sugary foods and drinks have been identified as the cause of several chronic diseases,
contributing to poor health. When a person's diet contains a lot of sugar, especially when it begins
early in life, it is likely to cause health problems and possibly death at a young age. For these and
many other reasons, it is essential to carry out research in order to establish the extent to which these
foods affect people's health. In gaining more information on this issue, the argument can be made
that the government should ban sugary foods and drinks should be sold in elementary and middle
schools.
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These fats can also accumulate and cause blockages of the blood vessels. This in turn can affect the
heart and prevent it from functioning properly. This can cause complications such as high blood
pressure and heart disease and failure even at an early age (Dulloo). A good example of a sugary
drink is soda or cola. Since soda contains a high calorie content of up to seven hundred calories,
drinking soda can directly lead to weight gain, leading to the creation of fat. But it's not just fat and
weight gain that result from consuming sugary drinks and food. Sugary foods such as a candy and
chocolates can lead to tooth decay as a result of the accumulation of too much sugar along the tooth
linings (Bennett and Sinatra). While this may not be a big deal in baby teeth which children lose
anyway, it's a big problem for their permanent teeth. This situation becomes even more of a problem
if the individual does not brush their teeth often or otherwise has poor dental hygiene. The
probability of bacterial invasion becomes high, and this may lead to tooth insensitivity and finally
removal. Unless parents are very involved in their children's dental health, children are not often
going to take the initiative to regularly brush and floss. In addition to obesity and poor dental health,
sugary foods and drinks can lead to other, more deadly health problems. Cancer is a major threat,
affecting individuals
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Mary Poppins Research Paper
Saving Mr. Banks is about the feud between Walt Disney and P.L. Travers; the author of the famous
Marry Poppins. Travers was a renowned author, especially her book Mary Poppins; even till now
this book is consider a classic to all of us. One of the reason why I selected this movie out of all the
other recommendations, it is mainly because I love both the actor (Tom Hanks) and the actress
(Emma Thompson), they were definitely the best candidate to portray Disney and Travers. Another
reason is, both Mary Poppins and anything Disney related, are my favorites since I was a child. As
for this movie, it shows a little more realistic side of film industry, and how it requires a lot of
different teams to produce an all time favorite movie; the Marry
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Feminism Is One Of The Most Important Social Themes
As much as I enjoy musicals, most songs are about men, either women singing about men and how
they desire a man or haw men have done them wrong, or men singing them. Where are, the songs
belted out by the ladies for the ladies? That's where feminism comes into play. Feminism is one of
the most important social themes. Feminism is a range of social movements, and political
movements that share a common goal, to achieve, establish, and define personal, economic,
political, and social rights for women. This includes seeking to establish equal opportunities for
women in employment and education. Feminist movements have campaigned and continue to
campaign for women's rights. They fight for women's right to vote, hold public office, earn fair
wages, work, equal pay, receive education, own property and more. Five musical plays that speak on
the topic of feminism is Wicked, The Color Purple, Funny Girl Yentl and Mary Poppins. Wicked is
an alternative telling of The wizard of the Oz told from the perspective of the witches of the Land of
Oz. The Color Purple focus on the life of African American women, addressing numerous issues,
including their lower positions in American social culture. Funny Girl is based on the life and career
of Broadway Star, film actress and Comedian Fanny Brice. Yentl is based on Yentl, a young girl who
lives secretly as a man. And last but not least Mary Poppins is about a magical nanny that helps
bring two children that she's in charge of closer to their
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Summary: Annunciation And Visitation
Teddy Olberding
Lucia Abramovich
Object Paper
20 April 2018
Annunciation and Visitation The Annunciation and Visitation, located at the Cathedral of Notre
Dame at Reims, is a scene composed of stone statues located just northeast of Paris, France in the
city of Reims. These statues are referred to as jamb statues and are defined by the fact that they are
divine figures that are attached to the exterior of the cathedral and are mounted on doorways or sills
(Valdes 2011). While the cathedral began construction in 1211 and was mostly completed roughly
eighty years later, Annunciation and Visitation was constructed in approximately 1230 (Harris and
Zucker 2018). The cathedral and sculptures alike are members of the High Gothic period of art
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By protruding from the cathedral's walls, the figures are more attractive and would gain more
observation. Also, they would have been brightly painted to look as realistic as possible (Harris and
Zucker 2018). This, in its day, would have made the scenes seem even more lively than they do now,
and certainly more lively than the blander jamb sculptures of Early Gothic art. Not only were the
figures interacting with each other, but they would have been able to interact with passersby and
members of the cathedral. Their realism could have especially been effective in playing towards the
church youths. The colorful figures on the exterior of the church were the same ones that were
featured in biblical sermons on the interior and would have helped paint visuals of gospel readings.
Finally, as is characteristic of many religions, the divine figures depicted were both literally and
figuratively placed above the mortal man or woman. The jamb statues were larger–than–life–size
and, in case there was any doubt that they reign supreme over us, are mounted on the cathedral. This
gives the appearance of Gabriel, Mary and Elizabeth watching over us. This could mean in a
protective, religious sense but also could be in a hierarchical context. The figures depicted in
Annunciation and Visitation are all of vital importance to Christianity and are worshiped–or looked
up to–by followers of that faith. These reasons are why I believe Annunciation and Visitation looks
and is placed the way it
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Comparison Of Mary Poppins And The Sound Of Music
Consider the two great films of Julie Andrews' career: Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music. What
values do these two films have in common? What ideology do they share?
There are three major ideology of these two films: Mary Poppins and the sound of music. I'm going
to discuss these ideology in this paper.
David Benson (2013) states that the first it is no doubt that both movie's wanted to break the old
concept of education in the sense that in the past getting education was very strict and often made
the children scared and loose the feeling of having fun when learning. Jullie Andrews, The main
actress in both films, is concerned about the education of the children . Both of the familly's in The
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After all, she's a nanny. She spends her days in a menial job taking care of two troublesome kids.
However according to Haley Jhonson (2014) in those days woman were seen as quiet and reserved
whereas Mary Poppins did everything according to how she felt right, she stood up to men like the
way she spoke up for herself when her boss was about to fire her and used the same moment to help
him connect to his own soul. Personally I think Mary Poppins was a feminist as she did not allow
any man to have any sort of control over her. She believed the good and helped a very dysfunctional
family remember the true meaning of what it means to be a family. Some think a feminist is
someone who is strong someone who is like Mr banks (yeller) but Mary Poppins, she has the most
"practically perfect" connection of anyone in the movie. Her connection is completely internal. It
does not depend on externalities, like fighting for this or that political cause. It does not depend on
the approval of others.In that time that the film was set in it was a little weird for a woman of her
age to be alone and without kids. (Jhonson, 2014) She shows her strong side by not taking no for an
answer, she is really assertive because everyone pays strong attention to Mary , even Mrs Banks, Mr
Banks , Bert and the kids.
Through out the entire film the kite is a sybolism of happiness aswell as togetherness. During the
beginning of the film, the kite breaks as the
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The Woman With The Ointment: Comparing Matthew, Mark And
John
Vincent DiRienzo
Religion 409
12/16/14
The Woman with the Ointment
The woman with the ointment is a good story presenting the fact that Jesus was to come before all.
With each book of Matthew, Mark and John we see a very similar story with some subtle
differences. Each book ends with the same conclusion and becomes a parable.
To start off we have the similarities and differences in each book. All three have a setting in a house
for a meal, a woman, and expensive perfume poured on Jesus, to which someone objects. The
location in each book is identified as Bethany. Matthew and Mark say "in the home of Simon the
Leper" while John does not offer a definitive host or house. Matthew and Mark when announcing
the main character for the passage she is described as "a woman". John identifies her as Mary of
Bethany. The ointment was poured on the head in Matthew and Mark while John is on the feet.
Jesus reaction in Matthew, Mark and John are very similar, recording slightly different wordings of
"The poor you will always have with you" and "She poured perfume on my body beforehand to
prepare for my burial". This is the basis of the story. ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
Each gospel tells of Bethany but only John goes into who was there, such as Mary, Martha and
Lazarus. First, it is assumed that John 12 has Jesus at the house of the Martha, Mary and Lazarus
family. This is not said at all in the text. It is said that Martha served, and that Lazarus sat at the table
–– but was only one of the people at the table. This does not mean that it was all held at their
household. Indeed, if this is at the house of Simon the Leper, he would have to have had someone
else serve the food; as a leper he was ritually unclean and was unable to serve himself, and likely
had servants to do the job if he was holding a banquet. One suggests that Martha was in his
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Comparison Of Renaissance Art And Nativity With Adoration...
The Renaissance was a period of cultural innovation and rebirth that began in southern Europe and
slowly spread its influence to the north. Much like today, Renaissance artists were inspired by
history and other artists of their time. This is evident with two paintings tthat both feature Madonna
and Jesus as the main subjects, however presented with many differences. It is important to note that
artists in Italy were heavily inspired by the civilizations before them, such as the art of classical
Greece. Meanwhile, artists in the North were more inspired by Medieval art. Continuing forward,
Nativity with Adoration of the Shepherds (c. 1500) will be the first artwork examined before moving
to the Italian art.
Nativity with Adoration of the Shepherds was created by the Circle of Master of the Brunswick
Diptych, as referred to by the Denver Art Museum, and is of a modest size at only 23" by 33". The
viewer is immediately drawn to the center panel where Mary is lingering over the newly born Jesus.
The representation of the very small Jesus depicts him as frail, yet the holy halo, symbolizing the
divine, surrounds his entire body as he lays on a fabric that is a part of Mary's clothing while Jesus is
resting on the ground. A third figure to the right of Mary also is overlooking Jesus, however his
body language is difficult to decipher due to the dull emotion the man is evoking. Contextually, one
can assume he is Joseph, and in awe of the birth of Jesus. What is strikingly
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The Life Of Saint Philomena
Saint Philomena was the daughter of a Prince who governed one of the states in Greece and her
Mother too was from the royal family. Unfortunately, her parents had no children, but they
worshiped idols. However, they continue to offer sacrifices and prayers to their false gods. Certainly,
there was a doctor from Rome named Publius, who lived next to them in order to check up her
father. Publius was a Christian; seeing the suffering of her parents, inspired by the Holy Spirit, he
spoke to them about Christianity and promised to pray for them when they accept Baptism. Clearly,
the burning zeal of grace accompanied his words and enlightened they are perceptive and triumphed
over their will. They became Christians and obtained their long desired contentment that Publius had
assured them as the reward of their conversion. Eventually, Philomena was born; they gave her the
name of "Luminous," an allusion to the light of Faith of which she had been, as it were, the fruit.
The day of her Baptism her parents called her "Filumena," or "Daughter of Light," that means she
was intuitive into the Faith. In addition, the love which her parents had for her was so great that they
had her always with them. Philomena assured Jesus Christ that her virginity belongs to him.
Meanwhile, her family had to go to Rome because her father had a problem with the Emperor
concerning his province. Consequently, when Diocletian saw Philomena, he loved her and he
wanted Philomena to be his wife. He seemed to
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Artemisia Gentileschi Madonna And Child
The bond between mother and child has been a constant theme in the world of the humanities. While
that bond has been the same throughout history, its portrayal in art has varied from decade to
decade. Two artists, Artemisia Gentileschi and Mary Cassatt, chose to create pieces based on this
bond, but the use of mediums and the influence from religion (or the lack thereof) help to
distinguish between the artists and their time periods. Artemisia Gentileschi's Madonna and Child,
was created during the Baroque Period, c. 1609 (Brash), when the Catholic Church was sponsoring
the arts to return to traditions Protestantism had disregarded (Baroque Artists). Created in Rome, this
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Even with the difference in periods of time, both women chose to paint a mother and child in a
tender moment. One, Artemisia's show the mother preparing to feed her young, while Mary Cassatt
chose to depict a mother's embrace. Both show the unity in the maternal bond. The mothers in each
of the images appears relaxed, content with her child. In Madonna and Child (Brash) , the mother's
face is serene as she looks down at her hungry child. Her body is relaxed and leaning in. In The
Young Mother ("The Young Mother"), the mother sits, with a slight smile, giving her the appearance
of bliss and contentment in the simple act of holding her child. The child in each painting is an older
baby, instead of a newborn, allowing the artists to show the child being old enough to hold himself
up and be aware of his surroundings. By doing this, the artists were able to show the connection
between the mother and child is mutual, that the child is aware of his mother's love in holding or
feeding, and feels love in return. both artists use light to spotlight the mother and child. While the
Baroque Period used bolder light and shadow (Baroque and the Age of Enlightenment 2.14), and
Impressionists focused more on the way light fell across surfaces (Gersh–Nesic), both utilized light
to call attention to the mother and child. Finally, both images focus on only the mother and child
with no other beings or distractions in the portraits. Doing this allows the viewer to become
immersed in the moment and the bond
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Mary Poppins Movie On The 60's
There have been many great films made between 1940 –1960 these films have developed new
filming technology and editing styles. These films have also contributed to the wonderful of cinema
to help give people a feel going environment to hang with families, friends, and more across the
globe. As I search through film of this early film era the movie that was most appealing to me was
"Mary Poppins" made in on the 60's. This was a movie that I had always wanted to see but never
had access to film but thank to 21 century technology I was able to see this film for the first time.
This movie brought back a childhood joy which I had lost over the years as I entered adulthood.
Mary Poppins was originally a book wrote by P. L. Travers in the early 30's. This book would then
become a Walt Disney (and his partner Bill Walsh) film made in 1964 directed by Robert Stevenson.
Robert Stevenson was born in Burxton, UK and graduate of Cambridge University. Roberts is also
famous for directing other Disney film such as "The Love Bug" and "Old Yeller" these film just like
Mary Poppins where hits of their time. With all of Roberts's success directing movies I think Walt
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The special effect used in this film where out of this world. As I mentioned in the paragraph before
this movie fused real life and animation as if they were one. To make this happen Robert had to use
a film editing style called sodium process which placed the actors in the animation. This can be seen
when the actress Julie Andrews is interacting with penguins. Another technique used in Mary
Poppins was animatronics which allowed Julie to movie freely through picture using technology and
robotics. Robert also bring the scenery to life by painting on large glass this technique is called
matte painting and was used to create the London roof
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Research Paper On Mary Poppins
When I was young I had many favorite movies but I distinctly remember a few. I've talked about my
very first favorite movie being Mary Poppins. I loved this movie because my grandma would watch
it with me almost every day for many years. I loved the English accents because it reminds me of
my grandparents on my mom's side. Mary Poppins is a movie about a magically nanny that comes
to watch a wealthy mans children. All the while she turns the family's lives upside down with her
adventures. I also loved Disney movies when I was younger because my mom was a big fan of
Disney. I had a love for Disney as well and my favorite princess movie had to be Sleeping Beauty. I
loved princesses but Aurora was always my favorite because it was full of magic,
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Gender Inequality In Disney's 'Mary Poppins'
Disney's "Mary Poppins" is a tale of a magical nanny that will come to bring the Bank's family
closer together. A regular movie watcher will see the basic dynamics of a typical wealthy family
from the early 1900's; the father works, the mother takes part in charity work, and the house and
children are tended to by the hired help. These dynamics are consistently portrayed throughout the
many adventures the new hired nanny, Mary Poppins, will take the Bank's children, Jane and
Michael, on. The audience this film was released to in 1964 was fairly accepting of these social
norms, being that of gender inequality. It seems as though Walt Disney Productions released this
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From the beginning she is very demanding of what she expects and wants in the work partnership of
her being the Banks' nanny. She does what she pleases with the kids despite Mr. Banks' wish for
structure. Once again, on the surface, the independence seems desirable and accepted by Mr. Banks,
but there is an underlying message being displayed that is only seen when one is analyzing the
movie. On a more subtle note, Mary Poppins is characterized as being vain and flirtatious. She puts
up mirrors in her room and makes comments of how attractive she is. On a tape measure that gives
personality characteristics she measure at "practically perfect" while everyone else's measurement
displays a flaw. Mary Poppins also has a male friend, Bert, that she is very touchy with, and seems
to lose all intelligence in front of him. She becomes a giddy school girl around her crush. This gives
a message that independent women are promiscuous and immoral; a description that holds a very
negative connotation. It makes the lifestyle seem very unappealing. This could be highly influential
for the audience viewing the film at the time it was released. During that period women were finally
gaining the right to contraceptive (Walsh, 2010). The women who did partake in the contraceptive
were still part of the minority. With "Mary Poppins" giving the message that being a women of
liberation has a bad label it could lead women in the opposite direction of keeping the accepted
norms. This shows how rooted inequality is in a society because of the many institutions of
socialization that are present, in this case, the
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Mary Lenox: Comparing The Book And Movie
To start off, this is a compare and contrast report meaning I will be describing what I felt was
different, what was the same, and my opinion on the matter. So, here it goes.
In the book Mary's parents died in a different way than the movie. In the book, her parents died from
a very deadly disease. However, in the movie, it was reviled that they instead died in an earthquake.
I don't think this is a huge change, but it was notable enough.
I found it interesting how they changed who narrated the story. In the book, the narration was done
in more of the author's POV (Point Of View), while in the movie it was done in Mary's POV. This
was confirmed by this fraise, "My name in Mary Lenox..." in the beginning of the film. In my
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Medlock came to get her. That was the part where Mary got the song "Mistress Mary quite contrary"
from. I remember how much she hated that song. They cut that part out of the movie; I feel they
could have used that scene to explain some things to the audience who watch the movie and haven't
read the book.
It seemed as soon as Mary arrived at the manor in the movie she started to hear Colin's weeping. In
the book it wasn't until near the middle of it that we hear the author even mention the weeping. They
did keep, however, the way Mary and Colin meet the same, and how the staff tried to keep him a
secret. That's for a different report though. In my opinion, this did add to the suspense in the story,
but I'm torn between if this was a good change or a bad one. Ehhh, I guess it doesn't matter too
much anyway.
Back on track, another thing I found interesting is the fact that they left out Martha's, Mrs.
Medlock's servant, they left out her mother in the movie. She was only mentioned once in the whole
movie, while in the book she was one of the biggest side characters. She was even the one who got
Mary the skipping rope. While in the movie the person who gave the gift was never given credit.
Mary did say something like "Bless your mother..." to Martha, but other than that I don't recall any
other mention of her
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Madonna And Child Analysis
Portraits of the Madonna and Child depicting Mary holding the infant Christ provide a recurrent
image in art throughout the ages. In prevalent portrayals over the span of centuries, artists reflect a
wide diversity in their representations of the iconic duo. In particular, two works found in the
National Gallery of Ireland in the early Italian Renaissance gallery, The Virgin and Child, Saint John
the Baptist and Prophets by an unknown artist (1325–1450) and The Virgin and Child by Paolo
Uccello (1435–1440), highlight the transition between Byzantine and early Renaissance paintings of
the Madonna and Child, particularly in relation to subject matter, composition, material, style and
meaning. Although each of these paintings of the Madonna and Child depicts the same Christian
iconography of Mary and Jesus, their differences in composition and style influence their meaning,
with each painting reflecting the individual artist who painted it and the different time period during
which it was created.
The subject matter of both of these National Gallery of Ireland Madonna and Child works is
unmistakably Mary, who was assumed into heaven upon her death, and her son, Jesus Christ, born
free of original sin through the Immaculate Conception. A central icon of Christianity, Mary
traditionally exemplifies love, passion and devotion. As Mary represents universal motherhood, the
subject of the Madonna appeals to all people. Although both Madonna and Child paintings depict
Mary holding
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The Crucifixion Of Christ By William Shakespeare
The Crucifixion of Christ is a one of the most frequented religious themes seen during Gothic Italian
panel paintings of the 13th and 14th century. Throughout the Strauss Collection at the Museum of
Fine Arts, Houston the panel paintings often have a series of narratives alongside portraits that the
viewer is able to read through the composition of the panels. One narrative that is of high
importance is of The Crucifixion. Because it is so important, this scene is often arbitrarily placed in
panels just to emphasize the engagement of the viewer to the importance of religion and the church.
The setting of the The Crucifixion is quite the same in most if not all crucifixion paintings, with the
placement of a triangular dialogue beginning with the Virgin, Christ, Saint John, and Saint Mary
Magdalene. Another common characteristic in crucifixion scenes is the emotional representation of
the figures pictured. Although there is an established display of facial expressions in Italian Gothic
art, there seems to be more of an emotional connection in this particular type of narrative than other
common religious themes. Looking at The Crucifixion scene of the Anon. Florentine Panel its
counterpart, The Nativity scene does not pose the same emotional engagement in both the viewers
and the characters displayed.
The original configuration of the Florentine panel painting is of the Circle of Andrea Orcagna and
Nardo Di Cione in the form of a triptych. The two side panels are of Crucifixion
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Personal Essay: The Happiest Place
For me, like every little girl, all things Disney were my absolute favorite. Whether it was Disney
princess movie marathons, dressing up in my favorite character's costumes, or playing with the fairy
godmother's wand, I loved it. But nothing quite compares to trips to Disneyland, the happiest place
on earth. You walk through the gates and instantly feel a flutter in your stomach as Mickey's voice
welcomes you into the park. The sound of music, filling the crisp warm air with smiles, resonates
throughout the whole park. Everywhere you look, is a smiling person. It is simply a happy place.
Disneyland is significant to me because it's where I dreamed, bonded with family, and made
memories that will last a lifetime.
As a kid, you're constantly being asked to dream about the future; what you wanna be when you
grow up, where you wanna live when you grow up, and sometimes even when you're going to grow
up. As humans, we are hardwired to be always dreaming of the future, planning and preparing for
what's next. People come from everywhere, all around the world to come to Disneyland and
experience everything that the happiest place in the world has to offer. The rides, characters, food,
and the entertainment remain in my mind forever. Before I was born, my sister who is 3 years older
than me, was obsessed with Mary Poppins. She even had a special dance she performed for my
parents weekly to the song, "Step in Time". So naturally, when she was told that my parents were
having a little
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Armada Portrait Analysis
Elizabeth I, queen of England, was very strategic in the way she presented herself to the public. In
my short story, The Queen's Decision, Elizabeth's public and private selves are evident and
occasionally contrast with each other, especially during the decision to execute Mary Stuart, Queen
of Scots. Publicly, the Tudor queen had a strong aversion to beheading Mary Stuart, but her personal
insights depict hostility to the fellow queen.
Elizabeth sitting on a throne made of silk from Asia, in reference to England's colonial power. The
Armada portrait was a public display to spread a positive image of the queen as propaganda and to
showcase the Tudor queen's strength. Similar to Elizabeth's Armada portrait in which she places her
hand on the globe (particularly North America), Elizabeth is placed directly on colonized land
(Asian silk), portraying England's power over other nations. In this instance, Elizabeth's publicly
demonstrates her power and her physical embodiment of England in a subtle, meaningful way.
Furthermore, Elizabeth is dressed in a "gold and white gown with pearls lining the bodice," inspired
by the Armada portrait again. Dubbed as the virgin queen, white and pearls are both indicative of
virginity and chastity, with gold being symbolic of wealth. Also, pearls are linked with the moon, an
entity that is difficult to reach and having immense influence over others, similar to Elizabeth
herself. Having pearls line the bodice, where the heart and stomach "designate the inward seat of
passion, emotion, secret thoughts, affections, or feelings," (OED) illustrates Elizabeth's ability to
restrain her biological urges. Elizabeth's natural body intersects with the body politic, in that her
natural body is utilized to present a political ideal of her being in control.
William Cecil mentions Mary's plots against Elizabeth, notably the three major plots she is
suspected of committing during her imprisonment in England. The Ridofli Plot, The Throgmorton
Plot and the Babington Plot are the "three times" Mary attempted to kill Elizabeth, with her
involvement in the Babington Plot leading to her execution.
In Elizabeth's letter to William Cecil, April 11, 1572, she doesn't want to rush any "irrevocable
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Ceo Robert A. Disney Corporation
In his letter to shareholders that proceeds the 2014 financial report, Disney's CEO Robert A. Iger
divulges Disney's brand strategy, he states, "we've reached this level of sustained success by
focusing on three strategic priorities that unlock the limitless potential of this remarkable company:
unparalleled creativity, innovative technology, and global expansion" (Fiscal Year 2014 3). Though
Iger does not specifically refer to Disney Theatrical Productions (DTP) in his letter, the company's
strategic priorities most certainly extend to DTP. The Walt Disney Corporation (WDC) is divided
into four segments: Media Networks (ABC, ESPN, Disney Channel), Parks and Resorts, Studio
Entertainment, and Consumer Products. DTP is a part of the Studio Entertainment Division.
According the Fiscal Year 2014 Annual Financial Report,
Disney Theatrical Group develops, produces and licenses live entertainment events. The Company
has produced and licensed Broadway productions around the world...Disney Theatrical Group
licenses the Company's intellectual property to Feld Entertainment, the producer of Disney On Ice
and Disney Live!. (14)
This statement makes up merely one small paragraph in a 214 page document, which parallels the
reality that DTP is but one tiny drop in the Walt Disney Corporation bucket. It is also difficult to
track what percentage of the WDC DTP represents for several reasons. First and foremost, given the
fact that DTP is a department under the studio entertainment
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Analysis Of The Dinner Table By Judy Chicago
The Dinner Table (1974 – 1979) by Judy Chicago
1a. While viewing this piece of work, the emotions I feel are powerful and pride. I feel powerful
because I am a woman and here's this piece of art celebrating and embracing all the women who
made a difference and pathed a way for every other woman in this world. When I look at those work
of art I feel as if I can do anything I set my mind too. Many of the women printed on the art didn't
have is easy. They work hard for all their accomplishments and didn't let the men in this world
intimidate them to stop just because they are women. I feel pride because this piece makes me feel
happy to be a woman and that I am special because of that.
1b. The goal of "The Dinner Party" was to introduce women's heritage and the role they played in
throughout history. Mostly the history of women in Western civilization. Also, the goal was to show
the importance of women in this world. Many things wouldn't be if it weren't for women. At the
time this piece was made, the women's right movement was just beginning, so I believe this was
made to encourage equal rights for women.
1c. Judy Chicago chose to use the form of a triangle because it's the earliest signs for women, an
ancient symbol for the goddess, and the three equal sides represents the equalized world woman try
to create. Michelangelo's Pieta (1498 – 1499)
2a. The subject matter of this is a real representation of Virgin Mary holding the dying body of Jesus
Christ. This is exactly what
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Mary Poppins Essay
Mary Poppins on Broadway Mary Poppins is about a nanny who comes to the Banks family to take
care of two young children, Jane and Michael. Mr. Banks does not like her in the beginning,
however as she teaches the children manners and to have respect for others in fun ways, he starts
enjoying having her around. The children and the family are soon happy with everything Mary
Poppins has done for them. The playwright of this Broadway show comes from a movie that was
presented in 1964. I believe that the playwright wanted to establish everything just like the movie.
Growing up as a child, My sister and I had an obsession with Mary Poppins and would watch the
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I loved that when there was an explosion everything looked so realistic and broke in pieces. Then
when they were singing everything came back together like magic. It was a cute and interesting
setting. Also, the fact that the main setting was the downstairs of the house, but then when the
construction was highered, the downstairs and the bedrooms upstairs were part of the stage. In the
movie Mary Poppins, she has this huge bag she carries everywhere with everything she needs in it.
The play has the sam exact bag and literally everything you can think of comes out of the back such
as a coat hanger, a bed, and an umbrella. The costumes are very into the theme and the way their
hair is, is very presentable like it was in old times. They had many props having to do with their
costumes such as their hats, coats and scarves. The lighting of any production is the most important
part in my thought. the lighting puts you in the mood that you have to be in, in order to fully
understand that part of the show and to actually live it like they do. For example, when they were in
the park and it was raining, they had their umbrellas, and the background effects of rain made it
really seem as if it was raining in the theatre. The lighting was always focused on every part of the
stage, especially on those who were the main parts in that scene. When it comes to sound, there was
not one time I thought that they were missing something. Once
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Mary's Role In Religion
Imagine yourself as a young girl of only twelve and on a cold night in Nazareth, an angel from God
appears and asks you a question that would change the rest of your life. This is exactly what had
happened to Mary. She had a choice to answer yes or no and she chose the hardest path. Mary is
important in history because she was the accepted God's invitation to be the mother of Jesus, and
devoted her life to God. She also raised, taught, and influenced our Savior. Mary was born in circa
20 B.C. in Nazareth, Israel. There was no exact month or date that she was born, but the Catholic
Church celebrates her birthday on the eighth of September. Mary also had a very loving and caring
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She has over thirty names and titles in the Catholic Church. Titles such as Holy Virgin of Virgins,
Mother of Divine Grace, Mother of the Church, and Mother of Good Counsel. She has several titles
and names. Having several titles is known as giving respect and devotion. Another devotion to Mary
is the Rosary. A Rosary is a string of beads that are used to count prayers to Mary. It was originally a
garland of roses and roses are associated with the Virgin Mary. How did the Rosary originate? The
Rosary originated in the year of 1214 when St. Dominic gave the Church the Rosary as a present. St.
Dominic received when Mary gave it to him when she appeared to him an
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Summary Of Paolo De Matteis'sThe Adoration Of The Shepherds
Paolo de Matteis's esteemed work The Adoration of the Shepherds is a large painting, depicting a
classic Christian Nativity scene, that is displayed in the Dallas Museum of Art. In the piece, a dozen
or so individuals surround the newborn Christ and his parents, gazing at him in admiration and
paying him homage while animals look serenely on and angels assemble around the heads of the
Holy Family. The artist employs several classic artistic elements in his painting, such as line, light,
color, and shape, to draw the viewer's focus directly to his intended point of emphasis, the infant
Jesus.
One of the most effective principles Paolo de Matteis uses in this painting is his use of lines and
invisible lines to direct the viewer's attention to the child in his mother's arms. The shepherds and
their animals, the Virgin Mary, and Saint Joseph are all instances of invisible lines in this painting,
as their outstretched hands and lines of vision are all pointing to the baby Jesus. For example, the
three women and the child kneeling to the bottom right side of the manger are all staring or pointing
to the upper left, toward Jesus. Moving to the upper right corner of the painting, the ox and the
donkey are directing their gaze to the bottom left, once again at Jesus. The two men to the right of
the animals also point in that direction. In the top and center, Mary and Joseph watch their child,
creating yet another invisible line pointing toward the point of emphasis, while the angels
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Bonhoeffer's Life Together And Zizioulas The Church
Comparing the views of Bonhoeffer's "Life Together" and Zizioulas' "The Church"
Bonhoeffer and Zizioulas offer interesting perspectives for conceptualizing the Christian theology
regarding the atonement. Indeed, one of the outstanding elements of Christianity practices, which
sets them apart from other religions, is atonement. In this case, atonement can be defined as the
process of sin reparation or expiation. There are four models of atonement. These include Christus
Victor, Satisfaction, Exemplar and Penal Substitution. A look at the differences between these two
theologians reveals a clear difference regarding their perspectives towards atonement, in which
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It affirms that God attributed the sins and guilt of humankind to Jesus, Who in place of man,
received that punishment that humanity would have otherwise deserved. Jesus' actions signified the
payment of the sins of humankind, which settled both the righteousness and wrath of God so that
sinners could be forgiven without God Himself compromising His holy standard. In essence,
according to the penal substitution theory of the reformers, Jesus died in place of man, in the process
accounting for the sins of man and bearing them. The act of Jesus taking the sins of man indicates
that Jesus carried the cross of every believer, setting him free and safe from all the penal demands of
God's law. In this context, the holiness of God and the righteousness of His law are accounted for by
the substitution. Notably, in modern theology, the penal aspect has been a stumbling block despite
being regarded as one of the dominant atonement in the bible. According to the model, Jesus paid
man's ransom on his crucifixion. However, this view only works because Christ was paying man's
penalty. Therefore, Christians should be inspired by the self–sacrifice acts of Jesus on the cross. In
addition, Jesus' death and resurrection implied significant victories over death, hell, and sin in our
union with him and God. Lastly, God accomplished his mission to reconcile the world with Him
despite various trespasses by
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Dreams In Bless Me Ultima By Rudolfo Anaya
Dreams have many meanings some come in various different forms. Some dreams have very deep
meanings while others are just simply a product of your imagination. For example some people
experience Deja Vu. Deja Vu is when you have a dream of something and then it comes to life.
People who have had Deja Vu have been very surprised. A dream is a product of your imagination
some are just entertaining while others might be viewed as life lessons. Some dreams have deeper
meanings into them, you just have to look for them. For example some people have been having
dreams of going to a certain place then the next morning they end up in the same exact place. When
you arrive at the place you will have a certain feeling like you have been here before then you will
remember that your dreamed about it. Dreams have so much to to do with your imagination but
some are no product of your imagination but a product of reality. Dreams have many meanings they
might be good, bad, and scary ,whatever they are they are still a product of you. Likewise In Bless
Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya, Antonio's dreams, thoughts, and actions help identify who he is and
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Antonio has been very curious about his culture and his beliefs. This has lead him to question
everything he has ever believed in and why things happen. " God knows everything. Man tries to
know and his knowledge will kill us all. I want to know. I want to know the mysteries of God. I
want to take God into my body and have him answer my questions." ( Anaya 191) Antonio seeks the
reasons of God. He wants to know why God does certain things. When Antonio says he wants to
take God into his body he means he wants to have his Communion. Antonio wants the knowledge
God has. He wants to know why God allows evil to exist in the world, he believes the world would
be be better if it was "evil
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Philadelphia Art Museum Essay
The exhibit that I viewed at the Philadelphia Museum of Art was one about European Art between
the years 1100–1500. This was a series of paintings, sculptures, architecture, and tapestry of the
Medieval and Early Renaissance as well as objects from the Middle East. This exhibit was an
important part of the history of the Philadelphia Museum of Art because for the first time, Italian,
Spanish, and Northern European paintings from the John G. Johnson collection were shown. It gave
me a good idea of what the paintings were like in these four centuries and reflected ideas of both the
east and the west.
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The cloister stood in the heart of a medieval abbey or monetary. The example that I saw was based
on the elements of the cloister "located at Abbey of Saint–Genis–des–Fontaines in the Roussillon, a
mountainous region in Southwestern France that was fought over by Christians and Muslims for
centuries". The cloister was the center of the abbey; which connected the living quarters to the
church.
I also observed many paintings in this gallery. One painting that caught my eye was titled, "The
Mocking of Christ" by Hieronymus Bosch. It was an early 16th century, oil on wood painting. Christ
was seen in the upper right next to Pilate and was surrounded by figured who looked more like
friends than enemies that would crucify him. These so called friends of Christ were holding
weapons and wearing bizarre headgear. In the painting, Jesus had a saddened look on his face while
the others looked jollier. Another painting that I observed was a painting by Defendate Ferrari which
showed the enthroned Virgin Mary breastfeeding the baby Jesus with Saint John the Evangelist,
Catherine of Alexandra, Anthony Abbot, and a saint reading a book. I was attracted to this painting
because I would never have thought to have seen a picture of Mary feeding Jesus in that way. This
painting was originally an oil and gold on wood and was transferred to canvas. There were so many
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This Side Of Paradise Analysis
This Side of Paradise describes the struggling life of Amory Blaine from having great fun until he
became of age to discover the world and experienced different life problems towards how he has
changed. In this book, it really expresses the true nature of F. Scott Fitzgerald towards his writing
and including the use of allusions, personification, shift in plot, and great imageries to show the way
the character Amory has been progressing and also facing his challenges.
. During the book, it really explains and describes an allusion of the time during the World War 1
where Amory himself had been sent to war; but the side note would be that the actual explanation of
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Seasonal and nature imagery are used in the novel in order to enhance the way the reader could be
imagining how everything is set and feel as though there are in the book. In the book the way
Fitzgerald uses the presence of season and times is to explain a change of mood of a person in the
book, in which characterizes their actions in life. For an example in the book Eleanor distinguishes
summer from spring in her statement that "'Summer has no day...We can't possibly have a summer
love...Summer is only the unfulfilled promise of spring, a charlatan in place of the warm balmy
nights I dream of in April. It's a sad season of life without growth" (173). While spring is seen as the
upcoming birth of life around the world, summer is the opposite which is decay and loss which is
shown throughout the book. An example of the utilization of nature imagery is in Amory's
observation of nature, in which he describes it as "composed largely of flowers that, when closely
inspected, appeared moth–eaten, and of ants that endlessly traversed blades of grass, [the scene] was
always disillusioning" (211). This quote really amplifies imagery where Fitzgerald is really
explaining the perspective of age and how things can be quite different up close than seeing it from
afar. When looking at what he has written, for example moth eaten, he shows that it was quite beaten
and ugly or weird than what an eye can see at a distance. And ants "endlessly traverse" blades of
grass, shows the construction of growing up with responsibilities and always moving the gears.
When Fitzgerald was using this type of imagery in the book when there was a change in Amory's
life, was because he wanted to show in what way Amory was seeing life as and how he was living as
well to keep going and finding a way to complete his happiness after there was only sadness in his
life while adapting to his surroundings, while being at the top at first
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Mary Poppins Senior Year
Senior year is set out to be your most exciting year, but others may say senior year did not matter to
them. It just so happens this year was very extraordinary for PaytonAnn Strawser. The biggest event
of the young prodigy PaytonAnn was soon to come. She was auditioning for the lead role in a play
called Mary Poppins. Soon after, she received the lead role in Mary Poppins. Bringing joyful noises,
she dances and sings all around with excitement; in addition, doing her favorite uncoordinated dance
all in one motion. Through all the challenging obstacles PaytonAnn faced being Mary Poppins made
it possible to overcome her fears and let God take over.
PaytonAnn was not just known around school, for her flaming hot hair but also being a great
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Mise En Scene In Mary Poppins
One of Disney's very best musicals, "Mary Poppins" is an unforgettable children's classic. It
combines catchy songs, the sarcastic dialogue of the unsurpassable Julie Andrews, and a plot that
employs cleanly integrated traditionally animated characters. Part fairytale, part daydream, and all
magic, the sights, music, and laughs propel this Academy Award–winning picture to the top of the
lists for the greatest family films ever made. By utilizing specific techniques director, Robert
Stevenson, is able to evoke certain reactions from the audience members. Director Robert
Stevenson, at the point of this movie release, had become the house director for Disney's live–action
features, however, in my opinion his best photography work was in "Mary ... Show more content on
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The lighting in "Mary Poppins" is a three point sequence of lighting making the film bright and
colorful, making the story feel more lifelike. For example, the mise en scene in Mary Poppins the
scenery, like at the park, and photography is very cartoon–like. The movie is basically played off the
imagination of the two child characters in the movie. The lighting technique contributed to the film
as a whole, by allowing it to be colorful and full of imagination just the way the writer wanted the
film to become on the screen. A favorite scene, towards the end of the movie, of mine is when the
Banks family goes to the park to fly their kite as a family. As the director shows a shot of the entire
family, the Banks family is in the center of the frame. As well, the objects that are surrounding the
Banks allow for a balanced frame. The audience members feel, for once in the film, that the Banks
family has finally come together and everyone can feel the love the all have for one another– which
is exactly the feeling the director wanted to evoke from the audience. Another example, that goes in
the Mise en Scene of "Mary Poppins, is the proxemic patterns between Mary and Bert. In the scene
where Bert and Mary are dancing, within the chalk painting, they are within the proxemic pattern of
an intimate spacing. The director wanted to show how
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Symbols And Symbols Of Icons
Iconography is the traditional or conventional images or symbols associated with a subject and
especially a religious or legendary subject (Iconography). Icons are used in all religions to represent
and commemorate religious figures and symbols that are held with great honor within the religion.
Icons are used to represent some sacred personage, such as a saint or an angel or Christ (The
Definition of Icons). Icons are typically written on wood and honored as sacred (Goldammer). Not
only is the writing itself seen as sacred but the whole practice of creating these icons is a religious
event. There are three main types of religious icons: portrait icons, group icons, and landscape icons
referring the the objects in the writings.
There are rules associated with iconography that have to be followed in order for the image to be
viewed as an icon. Before the artist starts writing the icon, they are supposed to fast and pray so that
they are in a clear, undisturbed state of mind. The artist needs to quiet one's spirit, which is done
through the praying and fasting. The quieting one's spirit is a way to open up and let God in so he
can do the work. The artist is instructed not to sign the writing as it is supposed to come from God
therefore, there is no credit that needs to be given. Another rule is that icons are referred to as
"written" instead of "painted" or "drawn". Describing them as "written" emphasizes the important
spiritual role that these icons possess.
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Mary Poppins Research Paper

  • 1. Mary Poppins Research Paper Disney will bring the "Mary Poppins" movie once again to life after 20 years when the original was first shown starring Julie Andrews. The American film production will reprise the classic hit in a new original live–action musical. It takes quite awhile before the studio decided to revive one of its most renowned character, Mary Poppins. According to the Vanity Fair, the company is already busy doing the works of bringing back the celebrated nanny through the direction of Rob Marshall, who directed the 2002 "Chicago" and the 2014 "Into The Woods." The Entertainment Weekly cited that the new film will be shoot in the Depression–era London. It will be based on the P.L. Traverse classic tales from 1934–1988. The 1964 quintessential was pulled ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Moreover, it was recreated in 2013 through the drama film, "Saving Mr. Banks," starring Emma Thompson as Travers and Tom Hanks as Walt Disney. Moreover, The Guardian reported that the original "Mary Poppins" grossed $100 million in the box office and gathered five Oscars, including the best actress for Dame Julia Elizabeth Andrews, the title role's real name. Also, its official soundtracks "A Spoonful of Sugar" and "Chim Chim Cheree" won the best songs. Meanwhile, the Vanity Fair wrote that there are no words or circulating rumors of when the new "Mary Poppins" movie is going to hit the theaters. Too, it is a question who will reprise the classic Julie Andrew's trademark character. As The Guardian took note, Disney got their box office hits and success with their live action versions of the vintage films like "Alice In Wonderland" and "Cinderella." Too, the 54–year–old critically acclaimed director already has his record of commercial and critical success with "Into the Woods" which grossed $199m worldwide and resulted in an Oscar nomination for Meryl ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 3. Music In Disney Fairy Tale Movies The Considerations that Go into the Music in Disney Fairy Tale Films Disney as a popular animation company provides powerful fairytale films with the use of music that had a major impact on people and their culture. However, there are many considerations that go into music to make that popular fairytale film. Although some may argue that the music in fairy tale films may distract from the plot because it drags the characters behind, but the truth of the matter is that the music actually helps the plot in fairy tale films. I believe the music helps build enjoyment and create more attraction in a fairytale film. More specifically, the lyrics, instruments and cultures are taken into consideration in a Disney fairytale film. Focusing on these major factors of music can prove that music can actually help in Disney fairytale films. During the 1930s, Disney's two main ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Alan Menken, pianist, has worked in the most popular Disney films that included The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Pocahontas, Hercules and Enchanted. For Menken, the use of lyrics was a real important factor in Disney's music. In The Little Mermaid, he mentioned we wanted an "I want" moment in a Disney film because there hasn't been an "I want" moment before. Menken states, "My favorite part is that motif [that sounds like] water flowing, which beautifully set up the tone and became the central theme" (Snetiker 58). That "I want" lyric created the most inspiring songs in The Little Mermaid which is "Part of Your World." Another popular Disney classic film, Beauty and the Beast, Menken wanted to do a classic Mozart composition in the beginning to have that quiet opening, hence the lyrics "Little town, it's a quiet village...." These lyrics show that lyrical music adds emphasis on Disney's music. It brings more life to the film instead of having it as a ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 5. Canadian Narrative It was a cool September morning in the 19th century, the brisk, dry breeze of Kentucky's Autumn winds struck my face. It woke me from my slumber within the dark, forlorning cave. The dim glow of dawn's sunrise was refreshing, it gave me a sense of hope that... maybe I could survive running away from my master and live in freedom. Maybe I truly could make it to Canada, it may be getting cold, but temperature could only douse my hope for so long. Standing and brushing the leaves off from my dress, I gathered myself and headed out onto the Underground Railroad; my path to liberty. The leaves crunched and tattered beneath my feet, and the comfort of the cave walls were left behind me. I couldn't hide forever, I had to face the harsh reality that there was going home now. It's unfortunate why I had to take the railroad, they were going to sell me to the Carolina's for my learning. And we all know South Carolina is the deepest south you can get. All I could do at this point as I continued my journey was pray, pray to the lords above that I could survive this. No bounty hunters could track me, no ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... I stiffened in horror, I felt the blood in my body just pause out of sheer terror of what was coming. I could hear my beating heart in my ears when the soldiers looked up as well, it almost seemed in slow motion when the bounty hunter lifted his gun. And shot the very branch I was standing on down, I was lucky to not have been hit with the bullet. But I was very, very unlucky getting caught. I felt the cold, harsh grasp of the metal shackles hug my wrists. The warm hunter's hand pressed on my small back, and I was forced forward. The other hand had hold of the shackle's chain. Everything I promised... Everything I hoped for, I felt it melt away into all but a sad dream as I was pushed the other way. I knew what was coming; a welcome back "home"... for ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 6.
  • 7. The Secret Life Of Bees Character Analysis Many people can have a more than one "mother." Whether they are blood related or not, they can have all the traits a mom has to someone. Black Mary, for example, is a mother figure to many people in the novel, "The Secret Life of Bees," by Sue Monk Kidd. The Secret Life of Bees was set in 1965. The novel, written by Sue Monk Kidd, mostly talks about a coming of age process with the main character, Lily Owens as she grows up. She learns about the love, family, and Black Mary. Black Mary is a major piece to the novel for she is one of the reasons that Lily developed as a person so much.The use of Black Mary as a symbol helps readers understand the novel's overall theme, which is "people can have family even though they are not related by blood." The symbol, Black Mary is significant to the novel as a whole since she gives people comfort and strength. In the novel, The Secret Life of Bees, by Sue Monk Kidd, August told Lily a story about how Black Mary will stand in for someone until they come back when she said, "'Do you remember the nun Beatrix, who ran away?' 'What do you mean?' the sister said. 'The nun Beatrix didn't run away. Why there she is over near the altar, sweeping.' Well, you can imagine how this floored the real Beatrix. She marched over to the sweeping woman to get a look at her and discovered it was none other than Mary. Mary smiled at Beatrix, then led her back to her room and gave her back her nun outfit," (Kidd 91). While Beatrix was away, Mary was standing ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 9. Mary Poppins: Saving Mr. Banks Saving Mr. Banks is a very interesting depiction of what actually happened behind closed doors during the making of Mary Poppins. In a nut shell, Walt Disney had two daughters who loved the books about Mary Poppins created by P.L. Travers. Disney promises his children that he would obtain the rights to the storyline and produce a movie that they would love. However, this would not be an easy because of the author's demands. It would take Disney over 20 years to obtain the rights to produce the film and the task itself will require more than Disney anticipated. 3. Describe each of the interpersonal relationships, as they occur within each film. During the course of the movie their several interpersonal relationships that take place. The first relationship was between the author, P.L. Travers and her father. She is daddies little girl and she idolizes her father until his untimely death. The second interpersonal relationship is between the Travers, which is troubled due to the fathers drinking and unstable work history. The third relationship is between the Travers and her driver Ralph. This relationship is important because of the bond that they establish with each other. The fourth relationship is between Walt Disney and P.L. Travers, which is troublesome because of the many ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Were there any conflicts? If so, how were the conflicts resolved? There were many conflicts that happened during the course of the movie pertaining to how the movie would be produced. Some of the largest points of contention from Travers were, about having animation in the movie, the depiction of the Banks home, and how Mr. Banks would be portrayed in the movie. These conflicts were resolved, with a lot of negotiation and flexibility between Disney and Travers. Lastly, the largest conflict in the movie was Disney acquiring the rights to produce the movie. This conflict was resolved by the end of the movie when Disney was given the permission of Travers to produce the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 10.
  • 11. Mary Poppins Play Analysis This Spring, I attended my high school's spring production of Mary Poppins. My willing suspension of disbelief was greatly tested as magic realism was the style used in this musical. By allowing myself to go on "the ride," I was able to truly enjoy this experience. Mary Poppins was brought together almost perfectly through the acting, the directing and casting, the stage design, the lighting design, and the music. It was a truly phenomenal musical throughout, from a group of highly talented high school kids. Actors bring a character to life. They can either make, or break the show with their performance. Most actors in this production of Mary Poppins suited their parts perfectly. However, there was just one actor in particular that really ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... It is of great importance that a production be cast correctly in order to give a show it's best chance at being successful. Mrs. Brill aside, the director did an excellent job at casting this musical. Each actor seemed to fit the description of their role perfectly! Costumes were all ideal for the time setting and for the lives they represented. For instance, the Bank's family had nice suits and dresses, while the housekeep wore older dress clothes. The cast was always strategically placed on stage as to not block anyone out, and to make the scene more visually appealing. Normally, they appeared a bit staggered or in a triangle. This is something that I would have never picked up on had it not been for this class. However, there were a few faulty instances that I did notice. One scene disappointed me and that was when the Bank's children were standing on the stairs appearing to have a normal conversation, while their mother spoke with Mary Poppins. As soon as Winifred yelled for the children to come meet her, they instantly started shouting and pushing each other down the stairs. I just think it would have been better if they had been behind stage and then called on, rather than jumping from calm to crazy so quickly. Another major indiscretion occurred when Mary Poppins was pulling large objects out of her bag to place in the children's bedroom. As an audience member, you could clearly see someone lifting the object up from a hole in the stage to make it appear as if they were coming out of the bag. Obviously this was a high school play, so I wasn't expecting that stunt to be pulled off professionally. However, I still think they could have done a better job at hiding where the object was really entering from. Although there were a few major upsets with the direction of the show, the majority of the time the directing was astonishing. The placement of actors, their facial expressions, tone of voice, and ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 13. Michelangelo's Pieta (1498-1499) Michelangelo's Pieta (1498 – 1499) When I looked at the picture I saw a woman sitting her son on her lab. The woman refers to Virgin Mary, and the one on her lab is Jesus. She looks sad because her son is dead. What I also see is how much a women love her child by sitting her body on her lab. And the word "pieta" refers to the sadness of Virgin Mary over her dead son Jesus. This work is important because it refers to the Virgin Mary and the Jesus Christ. The god and his mother in one sculpture and The shape symbolized the love The Dinner Party The artwork evoked the power of the feminine. Because every plate represents an important historical women in the world. Her goal was to introduce the richness of women heritage into the culture in ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 15. Mary Poppins Movement Analysis The movement decisions made by the director were key to making audience members feel certain and distinct emotions. The opening sequence of Mary Poppins shows a backdrop of the city of London. As the credits scroll by, the camera pans from right to left on the backdrop until it zooms in on Mary Poppins sitting on a cloud. This specific camera movement allows for the audience to make an easily detectable assumption that this lady on the cloud will be important in the story of "Mary Poppins". Another example of movement within the "Mary Poppins" film is the scene of the Banks family flying their kite while at the park. This is an example of movement in that the director chose to have an upward movement of the camera, from the Banks family and to the kite that is flying in the sky. This decision on camera movement allows the audience to have a sense of hope for the Banks family, individually and as whole family. A third example is when Mary, the children, and Bert go and visit Uncle Albert at his home. Within these scenes, several reaction shots, low or high angle shots, and close–ups cut back and forth from Uncle Albert laughing and tumbling in the air, to the children laughing, to Bert trying to keep from laughing, and Mary admonishing them. A cut to a long shot for reestablishing everyone's place in the room keeps viewers focused. Editing is the way for the director to minimize the amount of distraction for the audience members, in order to allow audiences to focus on ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 17. Compare And Contrast Mary Poppins Before having kids, everyone has an idealistic fantasy of what type of parent they are going to be. Will they be a Mary Poppins or a Mommy Dearest? These two women parented in very different but similar ways. Mary Poppins used an authoritative approach to parenting whilst Mommy Dearest used an authoritarian approach. Authoritative and authoritarian parenting styles are the most widely used styles in modern day parenting, with authoritative parenting being the one with the most positive results in terms of child development. They are similar in what parents expect from their children but differ in the way that parents respond to their children's needs. The effects of the chosen parenting style can be seen in the way that a child feels about themselves and how they interact with the outside world. Parenting styles were developed by Diana Baumrind in 1966 at the University of California at Berkeley (Diana Divecha Ph.D, 2015). Baumrind used a model of demands and responsiveness to determine three types of parenting styles. These styles were authoritarian, authoritative, and permissive parenting. Because permissive parenting lacks in demand and discipline, it will not be discussed in this essay. In Baumrind's model, demands refers to the amount of control parents exert onto and expect from their children. Responsiveness refers to how a parent nurtures and empathizes with their child. Parents with high demands and high responsiveness follow the authoritative parenting style. On ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 19. Rivalry Of Elizabeth Rivalry between Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots Religion is a main reason why Elizabeth executed Mary. Evidence which supports this reason is that some English Catholics would have preferred Mary as Queen of England. This would have made Elizabeth feel as she would need to execute Mary because Mary gave Catholics a reason to rebel against Elizabeth. Elizabeth was a protestant queen and most Catholics preferred a queen of their own belief. Thus, this was the best time to rebel against Elizabeth and gain a new catholic queen who lead the country. All they had to do, was releasing her from imprisonment. An argument in support of this evidence is that in 1570 the Pope issued a Bull ordering. Catholics should disobey Elizabeth because she was heretic. Catholics must follow the Pope and believe in him as the legitimate head of church. McLaren describes that not solely the papal bull had consequences in the year 1570, but also James Stewart's assassination: If the near conjunction of the papal bull and the Northern Rebellion does not explain the change in character of English anti–Catholicism, 1570 still remains a key date in its career. The key event, however, belongs to a British history whose parameters and ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... This would give the Catholics courage to take Elizabeth off the throne and crown a catholic queen instead, as this is what the Pope wanted. A further piece of evidence is the Northern rebellion of 1569. It was a catholic attempt to replace Elizabeth with Mary. This would have made Elizabeth feel that she would need to execute Mary because this event happened so quickly as she has only been there for a year. Mary did not agree to it because she knew it would fail. Religion links to other factors such as dynastic reasons, because Mary said she was the rightful Queen of England and Elizabeth was illegitimate because the Catholics did not believe in ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 21. Essay Don't Listen to Mary Poppins: Avoid That Sugar Since nearly the invention of commercially sweetened foods and advertising that celebrates their goodness, sugary foods and drinks have been identified as the cause of several chronic diseases, contributing to poor health. When a person's diet contains a lot of sugar, especially when it begins early in life, it is likely to cause health problems and possibly death at a young age. For these and many other reasons, it is essential to carry out research in order to establish the extent to which these foods affect people's health. In gaining more information on this issue, the argument can be made that the government should ban sugary foods and drinks should be sold in elementary and middle schools. One of the resources which can be used to ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... These fats can also accumulate and cause blockages of the blood vessels. This in turn can affect the heart and prevent it from functioning properly. This can cause complications such as high blood pressure and heart disease and failure even at an early age (Dulloo). A good example of a sugary drink is soda or cola. Since soda contains a high calorie content of up to seven hundred calories, drinking soda can directly lead to weight gain, leading to the creation of fat. But it's not just fat and weight gain that result from consuming sugary drinks and food. Sugary foods such as a candy and chocolates can lead to tooth decay as a result of the accumulation of too much sugar along the tooth linings (Bennett and Sinatra). While this may not be a big deal in baby teeth which children lose anyway, it's a big problem for their permanent teeth. This situation becomes even more of a problem if the individual does not brush their teeth often or otherwise has poor dental hygiene. The probability of bacterial invasion becomes high, and this may lead to tooth insensitivity and finally removal. Unless parents are very involved in their children's dental health, children are not often going to take the initiative to regularly brush and floss. In addition to obesity and poor dental health, sugary foods and drinks can lead to other, more deadly health problems. Cancer is a major threat, affecting individuals ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 23. Mary Poppins Research Paper Saving Mr. Banks is about the feud between Walt Disney and P.L. Travers; the author of the famous Marry Poppins. Travers was a renowned author, especially her book Mary Poppins; even till now this book is consider a classic to all of us. One of the reason why I selected this movie out of all the other recommendations, it is mainly because I love both the actor (Tom Hanks) and the actress (Emma Thompson), they were definitely the best candidate to portray Disney and Travers. Another reason is, both Mary Poppins and anything Disney related, are my favorites since I was a child. As for this movie, it shows a little more realistic side of film industry, and how it requires a lot of different teams to produce an all time favorite movie; the Marry ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 25. Feminism Is One Of The Most Important Social Themes As much as I enjoy musicals, most songs are about men, either women singing about men and how they desire a man or haw men have done them wrong, or men singing them. Where are, the songs belted out by the ladies for the ladies? That's where feminism comes into play. Feminism is one of the most important social themes. Feminism is a range of social movements, and political movements that share a common goal, to achieve, establish, and define personal, economic, political, and social rights for women. This includes seeking to establish equal opportunities for women in employment and education. Feminist movements have campaigned and continue to campaign for women's rights. They fight for women's right to vote, hold public office, earn fair wages, work, equal pay, receive education, own property and more. Five musical plays that speak on the topic of feminism is Wicked, The Color Purple, Funny Girl Yentl and Mary Poppins. Wicked is an alternative telling of The wizard of the Oz told from the perspective of the witches of the Land of Oz. The Color Purple focus on the life of African American women, addressing numerous issues, including their lower positions in American social culture. Funny Girl is based on the life and career of Broadway Star, film actress and Comedian Fanny Brice. Yentl is based on Yentl, a young girl who lives secretly as a man. And last but not least Mary Poppins is about a magical nanny that helps bring two children that she's in charge of closer to their ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 27. Summary: Annunciation And Visitation Teddy Olberding Lucia Abramovich Object Paper 20 April 2018 Annunciation and Visitation The Annunciation and Visitation, located at the Cathedral of Notre Dame at Reims, is a scene composed of stone statues located just northeast of Paris, France in the city of Reims. These statues are referred to as jamb statues and are defined by the fact that they are divine figures that are attached to the exterior of the cathedral and are mounted on doorways or sills (Valdes 2011). While the cathedral began construction in 1211 and was mostly completed roughly eighty years later, Annunciation and Visitation was constructed in approximately 1230 (Harris and Zucker 2018). The cathedral and sculptures alike are members of the High Gothic period of art which ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... By protruding from the cathedral's walls, the figures are more attractive and would gain more observation. Also, they would have been brightly painted to look as realistic as possible (Harris and Zucker 2018). This, in its day, would have made the scenes seem even more lively than they do now, and certainly more lively than the blander jamb sculptures of Early Gothic art. Not only were the figures interacting with each other, but they would have been able to interact with passersby and members of the cathedral. Their realism could have especially been effective in playing towards the church youths. The colorful figures on the exterior of the church were the same ones that were featured in biblical sermons on the interior and would have helped paint visuals of gospel readings. Finally, as is characteristic of many religions, the divine figures depicted were both literally and figuratively placed above the mortal man or woman. The jamb statues were larger–than–life–size and, in case there was any doubt that they reign supreme over us, are mounted on the cathedral. This gives the appearance of Gabriel, Mary and Elizabeth watching over us. This could mean in a protective, religious sense but also could be in a hierarchical context. The figures depicted in Annunciation and Visitation are all of vital importance to Christianity and are worshiped–or looked up to–by followers of that faith. These reasons are why I believe Annunciation and Visitation looks and is placed the way it ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 29. Comparison Of Mary Poppins And The Sound Of Music Consider the two great films of Julie Andrews' career: Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music. What values do these two films have in common? What ideology do they share? There are three major ideology of these two films: Mary Poppins and the sound of music. I'm going to discuss these ideology in this paper. David Benson (2013) states that the first it is no doubt that both movie's wanted to break the old concept of education in the sense that in the past getting education was very strict and often made the children scared and loose the feeling of having fun when learning. Jullie Andrews, The main actress in both films, is concerned about the education of the children . Both of the familly's in The sounds of music and Mary Poppins are ignoring ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... After all, she's a nanny. She spends her days in a menial job taking care of two troublesome kids. However according to Haley Jhonson (2014) in those days woman were seen as quiet and reserved whereas Mary Poppins did everything according to how she felt right, she stood up to men like the way she spoke up for herself when her boss was about to fire her and used the same moment to help him connect to his own soul. Personally I think Mary Poppins was a feminist as she did not allow any man to have any sort of control over her. She believed the good and helped a very dysfunctional family remember the true meaning of what it means to be a family. Some think a feminist is someone who is strong someone who is like Mr banks (yeller) but Mary Poppins, she has the most "practically perfect" connection of anyone in the movie. Her connection is completely internal. It does not depend on externalities, like fighting for this or that political cause. It does not depend on the approval of others.In that time that the film was set in it was a little weird for a woman of her age to be alone and without kids. (Jhonson, 2014) She shows her strong side by not taking no for an answer, she is really assertive because everyone pays strong attention to Mary , even Mrs Banks, Mr Banks , Bert and the kids. Through out the entire film the kite is a sybolism of happiness aswell as togetherness. During the beginning of the film, the kite breaks as the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 31. The Woman With The Ointment: Comparing Matthew, Mark And John Vincent DiRienzo Religion 409 12/16/14 The Woman with the Ointment The woman with the ointment is a good story presenting the fact that Jesus was to come before all. With each book of Matthew, Mark and John we see a very similar story with some subtle differences. Each book ends with the same conclusion and becomes a parable. To start off we have the similarities and differences in each book. All three have a setting in a house for a meal, a woman, and expensive perfume poured on Jesus, to which someone objects. The location in each book is identified as Bethany. Matthew and Mark say "in the home of Simon the Leper" while John does not offer a definitive host or house. Matthew and Mark when announcing the main character for the passage she is described as "a woman". John identifies her as Mary of Bethany. The ointment was poured on the head in Matthew and Mark while John is on the feet. Jesus reaction in Matthew, Mark and John are very similar, recording slightly different wordings of "The poor you will always have with you" and "She poured perfume on my body beforehand to prepare for my burial". This is the basis of the story. ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Each gospel tells of Bethany but only John goes into who was there, such as Mary, Martha and Lazarus. First, it is assumed that John 12 has Jesus at the house of the Martha, Mary and Lazarus family. This is not said at all in the text. It is said that Martha served, and that Lazarus sat at the table –– but was only one of the people at the table. This does not mean that it was all held at their household. Indeed, if this is at the house of Simon the Leper, he would have to have had someone else serve the food; as a leper he was ritually unclean and was unable to serve himself, and likely had servants to do the job if he was holding a banquet. One suggests that Martha was in his ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 33. Comparison Of Renaissance Art And Nativity With Adoration... The Renaissance was a period of cultural innovation and rebirth that began in southern Europe and slowly spread its influence to the north. Much like today, Renaissance artists were inspired by history and other artists of their time. This is evident with two paintings tthat both feature Madonna and Jesus as the main subjects, however presented with many differences. It is important to note that artists in Italy were heavily inspired by the civilizations before them, such as the art of classical Greece. Meanwhile, artists in the North were more inspired by Medieval art. Continuing forward, Nativity with Adoration of the Shepherds (c. 1500) will be the first artwork examined before moving to the Italian art. Nativity with Adoration of the Shepherds was created by the Circle of Master of the Brunswick Diptych, as referred to by the Denver Art Museum, and is of a modest size at only 23" by 33". The viewer is immediately drawn to the center panel where Mary is lingering over the newly born Jesus. The representation of the very small Jesus depicts him as frail, yet the holy halo, symbolizing the divine, surrounds his entire body as he lays on a fabric that is a part of Mary's clothing while Jesus is resting on the ground. A third figure to the right of Mary also is overlooking Jesus, however his body language is difficult to decipher due to the dull emotion the man is evoking. Contextually, one can assume he is Joseph, and in awe of the birth of Jesus. What is strikingly ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 35. The Life Of Saint Philomena Saint Philomena was the daughter of a Prince who governed one of the states in Greece and her Mother too was from the royal family. Unfortunately, her parents had no children, but they worshiped idols. However, they continue to offer sacrifices and prayers to their false gods. Certainly, there was a doctor from Rome named Publius, who lived next to them in order to check up her father. Publius was a Christian; seeing the suffering of her parents, inspired by the Holy Spirit, he spoke to them about Christianity and promised to pray for them when they accept Baptism. Clearly, the burning zeal of grace accompanied his words and enlightened they are perceptive and triumphed over their will. They became Christians and obtained their long desired contentment that Publius had assured them as the reward of their conversion. Eventually, Philomena was born; they gave her the name of "Luminous," an allusion to the light of Faith of which she had been, as it were, the fruit. The day of her Baptism her parents called her "Filumena," or "Daughter of Light," that means she was intuitive into the Faith. In addition, the love which her parents had for her was so great that they had her always with them. Philomena assured Jesus Christ that her virginity belongs to him. Meanwhile, her family had to go to Rome because her father had a problem with the Emperor concerning his province. Consequently, when Diocletian saw Philomena, he loved her and he wanted Philomena to be his wife. He seemed to ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 37. Artemisia Gentileschi Madonna And Child The bond between mother and child has been a constant theme in the world of the humanities. While that bond has been the same throughout history, its portrayal in art has varied from decade to decade. Two artists, Artemisia Gentileschi and Mary Cassatt, chose to create pieces based on this bond, but the use of mediums and the influence from religion (or the lack thereof) help to distinguish between the artists and their time periods. Artemisia Gentileschi's Madonna and Child, was created during the Baroque Period, c. 1609 (Brash), when the Catholic Church was sponsoring the arts to return to traditions Protestantism had disregarded (Baroque Artists). Created in Rome, this painting shows the mother, Madonna, holding her child, the young ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Even with the difference in periods of time, both women chose to paint a mother and child in a tender moment. One, Artemisia's show the mother preparing to feed her young, while Mary Cassatt chose to depict a mother's embrace. Both show the unity in the maternal bond. The mothers in each of the images appears relaxed, content with her child. In Madonna and Child (Brash) , the mother's face is serene as she looks down at her hungry child. Her body is relaxed and leaning in. In The Young Mother ("The Young Mother"), the mother sits, with a slight smile, giving her the appearance of bliss and contentment in the simple act of holding her child. The child in each painting is an older baby, instead of a newborn, allowing the artists to show the child being old enough to hold himself up and be aware of his surroundings. By doing this, the artists were able to show the connection between the mother and child is mutual, that the child is aware of his mother's love in holding or feeding, and feels love in return. both artists use light to spotlight the mother and child. While the Baroque Period used bolder light and shadow (Baroque and the Age of Enlightenment 2.14), and Impressionists focused more on the way light fell across surfaces (Gersh–Nesic), both utilized light to call attention to the mother and child. Finally, both images focus on only the mother and child with no other beings or distractions in the portraits. Doing this allows the viewer to become immersed in the moment and the bond ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 39. Mary Poppins Movie On The 60's There have been many great films made between 1940 –1960 these films have developed new filming technology and editing styles. These films have also contributed to the wonderful of cinema to help give people a feel going environment to hang with families, friends, and more across the globe. As I search through film of this early film era the movie that was most appealing to me was "Mary Poppins" made in on the 60's. This was a movie that I had always wanted to see but never had access to film but thank to 21 century technology I was able to see this film for the first time. This movie brought back a childhood joy which I had lost over the years as I entered adulthood. Mary Poppins was originally a book wrote by P. L. Travers in the early 30's. This book would then become a Walt Disney (and his partner Bill Walsh) film made in 1964 directed by Robert Stevenson. Robert Stevenson was born in Burxton, UK and graduate of Cambridge University. Roberts is also famous for directing other Disney film such as "The Love Bug" and "Old Yeller" these film just like Mary Poppins where hits of their time. With all of Roberts's success directing movies I think Walt Disney make a great choose to choose him to direct the this film because a the new ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The special effect used in this film where out of this world. As I mentioned in the paragraph before this movie fused real life and animation as if they were one. To make this happen Robert had to use a film editing style called sodium process which placed the actors in the animation. This can be seen when the actress Julie Andrews is interacting with penguins. Another technique used in Mary Poppins was animatronics which allowed Julie to movie freely through picture using technology and robotics. Robert also bring the scenery to life by painting on large glass this technique is called matte painting and was used to create the London roof ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 41. Research Paper On Mary Poppins When I was young I had many favorite movies but I distinctly remember a few. I've talked about my very first favorite movie being Mary Poppins. I loved this movie because my grandma would watch it with me almost every day for many years. I loved the English accents because it reminds me of my grandparents on my mom's side. Mary Poppins is a movie about a magically nanny that comes to watch a wealthy mans children. All the while she turns the family's lives upside down with her adventures. I also loved Disney movies when I was younger because my mom was a big fan of Disney. I had a love for Disney as well and my favorite princess movie had to be Sleeping Beauty. I loved princesses but Aurora was always my favorite because it was full of magic, ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 43. Gender Inequality In Disney's 'Mary Poppins' Disney's "Mary Poppins" is a tale of a magical nanny that will come to bring the Bank's family closer together. A regular movie watcher will see the basic dynamics of a typical wealthy family from the early 1900's; the father works, the mother takes part in charity work, and the house and children are tended to by the hired help. These dynamics are consistently portrayed throughout the many adventures the new hired nanny, Mary Poppins, will take the Bank's children, Jane and Michael, on. The audience this film was released to in 1964 was fairly accepting of these social norms, being that of gender inequality. It seems as though Walt Disney Productions released this film at a time that would hinder the forward motion of the second wave of feminism, ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... From the beginning she is very demanding of what she expects and wants in the work partnership of her being the Banks' nanny. She does what she pleases with the kids despite Mr. Banks' wish for structure. Once again, on the surface, the independence seems desirable and accepted by Mr. Banks, but there is an underlying message being displayed that is only seen when one is analyzing the movie. On a more subtle note, Mary Poppins is characterized as being vain and flirtatious. She puts up mirrors in her room and makes comments of how attractive she is. On a tape measure that gives personality characteristics she measure at "practically perfect" while everyone else's measurement displays a flaw. Mary Poppins also has a male friend, Bert, that she is very touchy with, and seems to lose all intelligence in front of him. She becomes a giddy school girl around her crush. This gives a message that independent women are promiscuous and immoral; a description that holds a very negative connotation. It makes the lifestyle seem very unappealing. This could be highly influential for the audience viewing the film at the time it was released. During that period women were finally gaining the right to contraceptive (Walsh, 2010). The women who did partake in the contraceptive were still part of the minority. With "Mary Poppins" giving the message that being a women of liberation has a bad label it could lead women in the opposite direction of keeping the accepted norms. This shows how rooted inequality is in a society because of the many institutions of socialization that are present, in this case, the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 45. Mary Lenox: Comparing The Book And Movie To start off, this is a compare and contrast report meaning I will be describing what I felt was different, what was the same, and my opinion on the matter. So, here it goes. In the book Mary's parents died in a different way than the movie. In the book, her parents died from a very deadly disease. However, in the movie, it was reviled that they instead died in an earthquake. I don't think this is a huge change, but it was notable enough. I found it interesting how they changed who narrated the story. In the book, the narration was done in more of the author's POV (Point Of View), while in the movie it was done in Mary's POV. This was confirmed by this fraise, "My name in Mary Lenox..." in the beginning of the film. In my opinion this was not ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Medlock came to get her. That was the part where Mary got the song "Mistress Mary quite contrary" from. I remember how much she hated that song. They cut that part out of the movie; I feel they could have used that scene to explain some things to the audience who watch the movie and haven't read the book. It seemed as soon as Mary arrived at the manor in the movie she started to hear Colin's weeping. In the book it wasn't until near the middle of it that we hear the author even mention the weeping. They did keep, however, the way Mary and Colin meet the same, and how the staff tried to keep him a secret. That's for a different report though. In my opinion, this did add to the suspense in the story, but I'm torn between if this was a good change or a bad one. Ehhh, I guess it doesn't matter too much anyway. Back on track, another thing I found interesting is the fact that they left out Martha's, Mrs. Medlock's servant, they left out her mother in the movie. She was only mentioned once in the whole movie, while in the book she was one of the biggest side characters. She was even the one who got Mary the skipping rope. While in the movie the person who gave the gift was never given credit. Mary did say something like "Bless your mother..." to Martha, but other than that I don't recall any other mention of her ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 47. Madonna And Child Analysis Portraits of the Madonna and Child depicting Mary holding the infant Christ provide a recurrent image in art throughout the ages. In prevalent portrayals over the span of centuries, artists reflect a wide diversity in their representations of the iconic duo. In particular, two works found in the National Gallery of Ireland in the early Italian Renaissance gallery, The Virgin and Child, Saint John the Baptist and Prophets by an unknown artist (1325–1450) and The Virgin and Child by Paolo Uccello (1435–1440), highlight the transition between Byzantine and early Renaissance paintings of the Madonna and Child, particularly in relation to subject matter, composition, material, style and meaning. Although each of these paintings of the Madonna and Child depicts the same Christian iconography of Mary and Jesus, their differences in composition and style influence their meaning, with each painting reflecting the individual artist who painted it and the different time period during which it was created. The subject matter of both of these National Gallery of Ireland Madonna and Child works is unmistakably Mary, who was assumed into heaven upon her death, and her son, Jesus Christ, born free of original sin through the Immaculate Conception. A central icon of Christianity, Mary traditionally exemplifies love, passion and devotion. As Mary represents universal motherhood, the subject of the Madonna appeals to all people. Although both Madonna and Child paintings depict Mary holding ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 49. The Crucifixion Of Christ By William Shakespeare The Crucifixion of Christ is a one of the most frequented religious themes seen during Gothic Italian panel paintings of the 13th and 14th century. Throughout the Strauss Collection at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston the panel paintings often have a series of narratives alongside portraits that the viewer is able to read through the composition of the panels. One narrative that is of high importance is of The Crucifixion. Because it is so important, this scene is often arbitrarily placed in panels just to emphasize the engagement of the viewer to the importance of religion and the church. The setting of the The Crucifixion is quite the same in most if not all crucifixion paintings, with the placement of a triangular dialogue beginning with the Virgin, Christ, Saint John, and Saint Mary Magdalene. Another common characteristic in crucifixion scenes is the emotional representation of the figures pictured. Although there is an established display of facial expressions in Italian Gothic art, there seems to be more of an emotional connection in this particular type of narrative than other common religious themes. Looking at The Crucifixion scene of the Anon. Florentine Panel its counterpart, The Nativity scene does not pose the same emotional engagement in both the viewers and the characters displayed. The original configuration of the Florentine panel painting is of the Circle of Andrea Orcagna and Nardo Di Cione in the form of a triptych. The two side panels are of Crucifixion ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 51. Personal Essay: The Happiest Place For me, like every little girl, all things Disney were my absolute favorite. Whether it was Disney princess movie marathons, dressing up in my favorite character's costumes, or playing with the fairy godmother's wand, I loved it. But nothing quite compares to trips to Disneyland, the happiest place on earth. You walk through the gates and instantly feel a flutter in your stomach as Mickey's voice welcomes you into the park. The sound of music, filling the crisp warm air with smiles, resonates throughout the whole park. Everywhere you look, is a smiling person. It is simply a happy place. Disneyland is significant to me because it's where I dreamed, bonded with family, and made memories that will last a lifetime. As a kid, you're constantly being asked to dream about the future; what you wanna be when you grow up, where you wanna live when you grow up, and sometimes even when you're going to grow up. As humans, we are hardwired to be always dreaming of the future, planning and preparing for what's next. People come from everywhere, all around the world to come to Disneyland and experience everything that the happiest place in the world has to offer. The rides, characters, food, and the entertainment remain in my mind forever. Before I was born, my sister who is 3 years older than me, was obsessed with Mary Poppins. She even had a special dance she performed for my parents weekly to the song, "Step in Time". So naturally, when she was told that my parents were having a little ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 53. Armada Portrait Analysis Elizabeth I, queen of England, was very strategic in the way she presented herself to the public. In my short story, The Queen's Decision, Elizabeth's public and private selves are evident and occasionally contrast with each other, especially during the decision to execute Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots. Publicly, the Tudor queen had a strong aversion to beheading Mary Stuart, but her personal insights depict hostility to the fellow queen. Elizabeth sitting on a throne made of silk from Asia, in reference to England's colonial power. The Armada portrait was a public display to spread a positive image of the queen as propaganda and to showcase the Tudor queen's strength. Similar to Elizabeth's Armada portrait in which she places her hand on the globe (particularly North America), Elizabeth is placed directly on colonized land (Asian silk), portraying England's power over other nations. In this instance, Elizabeth's publicly demonstrates her power and her physical embodiment of England in a subtle, meaningful way. Furthermore, Elizabeth is dressed in a "gold and white gown with pearls lining the bodice," inspired by the Armada portrait again. Dubbed as the virgin queen, white and pearls are both indicative of virginity and chastity, with gold being symbolic of wealth. Also, pearls are linked with the moon, an entity that is difficult to reach and having immense influence over others, similar to Elizabeth herself. Having pearls line the bodice, where the heart and stomach "designate the inward seat of passion, emotion, secret thoughts, affections, or feelings," (OED) illustrates Elizabeth's ability to restrain her biological urges. Elizabeth's natural body intersects with the body politic, in that her natural body is utilized to present a political ideal of her being in control. William Cecil mentions Mary's plots against Elizabeth, notably the three major plots she is suspected of committing during her imprisonment in England. The Ridofli Plot, The Throgmorton Plot and the Babington Plot are the "three times" Mary attempted to kill Elizabeth, with her involvement in the Babington Plot leading to her execution. In Elizabeth's letter to William Cecil, April 11, 1572, she doesn't want to rush any "irrevocable ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 55. Ceo Robert A. Disney Corporation In his letter to shareholders that proceeds the 2014 financial report, Disney's CEO Robert A. Iger divulges Disney's brand strategy, he states, "we've reached this level of sustained success by focusing on three strategic priorities that unlock the limitless potential of this remarkable company: unparalleled creativity, innovative technology, and global expansion" (Fiscal Year 2014 3). Though Iger does not specifically refer to Disney Theatrical Productions (DTP) in his letter, the company's strategic priorities most certainly extend to DTP. The Walt Disney Corporation (WDC) is divided into four segments: Media Networks (ABC, ESPN, Disney Channel), Parks and Resorts, Studio Entertainment, and Consumer Products. DTP is a part of the Studio Entertainment Division. According the Fiscal Year 2014 Annual Financial Report, Disney Theatrical Group develops, produces and licenses live entertainment events. The Company has produced and licensed Broadway productions around the world...Disney Theatrical Group licenses the Company's intellectual property to Feld Entertainment, the producer of Disney On Ice and Disney Live!. (14) This statement makes up merely one small paragraph in a 214 page document, which parallels the reality that DTP is but one tiny drop in the Walt Disney Corporation bucket. It is also difficult to track what percentage of the WDC DTP represents for several reasons. First and foremost, given the fact that DTP is a department under the studio entertainment ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 57. Analysis Of The Dinner Table By Judy Chicago The Dinner Table (1974 – 1979) by Judy Chicago 1a. While viewing this piece of work, the emotions I feel are powerful and pride. I feel powerful because I am a woman and here's this piece of art celebrating and embracing all the women who made a difference and pathed a way for every other woman in this world. When I look at those work of art I feel as if I can do anything I set my mind too. Many of the women printed on the art didn't have is easy. They work hard for all their accomplishments and didn't let the men in this world intimidate them to stop just because they are women. I feel pride because this piece makes me feel happy to be a woman and that I am special because of that. 1b. The goal of "The Dinner Party" was to introduce women's heritage and the role they played in throughout history. Mostly the history of women in Western civilization. Also, the goal was to show the importance of women in this world. Many things wouldn't be if it weren't for women. At the time this piece was made, the women's right movement was just beginning, so I believe this was made to encourage equal rights for women. 1c. Judy Chicago chose to use the form of a triangle because it's the earliest signs for women, an ancient symbol for the goddess, and the three equal sides represents the equalized world woman try to create. Michelangelo's Pieta (1498 – 1499) 2a. The subject matter of this is a real representation of Virgin Mary holding the dying body of Jesus Christ. This is exactly what ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 59. Mary Poppins Essay Mary Poppins on Broadway Mary Poppins is about a nanny who comes to the Banks family to take care of two young children, Jane and Michael. Mr. Banks does not like her in the beginning, however as she teaches the children manners and to have respect for others in fun ways, he starts enjoying having her around. The children and the family are soon happy with everything Mary Poppins has done for them. The playwright of this Broadway show comes from a movie that was presented in 1964. I believe that the playwright wanted to establish everything just like the movie. Growing up as a child, My sister and I had an obsession with Mary Poppins and would watch the movie all the time. To this day, she sings songs from the movie to my two ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... I loved that when there was an explosion everything looked so realistic and broke in pieces. Then when they were singing everything came back together like magic. It was a cute and interesting setting. Also, the fact that the main setting was the downstairs of the house, but then when the construction was highered, the downstairs and the bedrooms upstairs were part of the stage. In the movie Mary Poppins, she has this huge bag she carries everywhere with everything she needs in it. The play has the sam exact bag and literally everything you can think of comes out of the back such as a coat hanger, a bed, and an umbrella. The costumes are very into the theme and the way their hair is, is very presentable like it was in old times. They had many props having to do with their costumes such as their hats, coats and scarves. The lighting of any production is the most important part in my thought. the lighting puts you in the mood that you have to be in, in order to fully understand that part of the show and to actually live it like they do. For example, when they were in the park and it was raining, they had their umbrellas, and the background effects of rain made it really seem as if it was raining in the theatre. The lighting was always focused on every part of the stage, especially on those who were the main parts in that scene. When it comes to sound, there was not one time I thought that they were missing something. Once ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 61. Mary's Role In Religion Imagine yourself as a young girl of only twelve and on a cold night in Nazareth, an angel from God appears and asks you a question that would change the rest of your life. This is exactly what had happened to Mary. She had a choice to answer yes or no and she chose the hardest path. Mary is important in history because she was the accepted God's invitation to be the mother of Jesus, and devoted her life to God. She also raised, taught, and influenced our Savior. Mary was born in circa 20 B.C. in Nazareth, Israel. There was no exact month or date that she was born, but the Catholic Church celebrates her birthday on the eighth of September. Mary also had a very loving and caring family. Her parents encouraged her and taught her that her religion ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... She has over thirty names and titles in the Catholic Church. Titles such as Holy Virgin of Virgins, Mother of Divine Grace, Mother of the Church, and Mother of Good Counsel. She has several titles and names. Having several titles is known as giving respect and devotion. Another devotion to Mary is the Rosary. A Rosary is a string of beads that are used to count prayers to Mary. It was originally a garland of roses and roses are associated with the Virgin Mary. How did the Rosary originate? The Rosary originated in the year of 1214 when St. Dominic gave the Church the Rosary as a present. St. Dominic received when Mary gave it to him when she appeared to him an ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 63. Summary Of Paolo De Matteis'sThe Adoration Of The Shepherds Paolo de Matteis's esteemed work The Adoration of the Shepherds is a large painting, depicting a classic Christian Nativity scene, that is displayed in the Dallas Museum of Art. In the piece, a dozen or so individuals surround the newborn Christ and his parents, gazing at him in admiration and paying him homage while animals look serenely on and angels assemble around the heads of the Holy Family. The artist employs several classic artistic elements in his painting, such as line, light, color, and shape, to draw the viewer's focus directly to his intended point of emphasis, the infant Jesus. One of the most effective principles Paolo de Matteis uses in this painting is his use of lines and invisible lines to direct the viewer's attention to the child in his mother's arms. The shepherds and their animals, the Virgin Mary, and Saint Joseph are all instances of invisible lines in this painting, as their outstretched hands and lines of vision are all pointing to the baby Jesus. For example, the three women and the child kneeling to the bottom right side of the manger are all staring or pointing to the upper left, toward Jesus. Moving to the upper right corner of the painting, the ox and the donkey are directing their gaze to the bottom left, once again at Jesus. The two men to the right of the animals also point in that direction. In the top and center, Mary and Joseph watch their child, creating yet another invisible line pointing toward the point of emphasis, while the angels ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 65. Bonhoeffer's Life Together And Zizioulas The Church Comparing the views of Bonhoeffer's "Life Together" and Zizioulas' "The Church" Bonhoeffer and Zizioulas offer interesting perspectives for conceptualizing the Christian theology regarding the atonement. Indeed, one of the outstanding elements of Christianity practices, which sets them apart from other religions, is atonement. In this case, atonement can be defined as the process of sin reparation or expiation. There are four models of atonement. These include Christus Victor, Satisfaction, Exemplar and Penal Substitution. A look at the differences between these two theologians reveals a clear difference regarding their perspectives towards atonement, in which Bonhoeffer tends to orient himself towards the model of Christus Victor, while ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... It affirms that God attributed the sins and guilt of humankind to Jesus, Who in place of man, received that punishment that humanity would have otherwise deserved. Jesus' actions signified the payment of the sins of humankind, which settled both the righteousness and wrath of God so that sinners could be forgiven without God Himself compromising His holy standard. In essence, according to the penal substitution theory of the reformers, Jesus died in place of man, in the process accounting for the sins of man and bearing them. The act of Jesus taking the sins of man indicates that Jesus carried the cross of every believer, setting him free and safe from all the penal demands of God's law. In this context, the holiness of God and the righteousness of His law are accounted for by the substitution. Notably, in modern theology, the penal aspect has been a stumbling block despite being regarded as one of the dominant atonement in the bible. According to the model, Jesus paid man's ransom on his crucifixion. However, this view only works because Christ was paying man's penalty. Therefore, Christians should be inspired by the self–sacrifice acts of Jesus on the cross. In addition, Jesus' death and resurrection implied significant victories over death, hell, and sin in our union with him and God. Lastly, God accomplished his mission to reconcile the world with Him despite various trespasses by ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 67. Dreams In Bless Me Ultima By Rudolfo Anaya Dreams have many meanings some come in various different forms. Some dreams have very deep meanings while others are just simply a product of your imagination. For example some people experience Deja Vu. Deja Vu is when you have a dream of something and then it comes to life. People who have had Deja Vu have been very surprised. A dream is a product of your imagination some are just entertaining while others might be viewed as life lessons. Some dreams have deeper meanings into them, you just have to look for them. For example some people have been having dreams of going to a certain place then the next morning they end up in the same exact place. When you arrive at the place you will have a certain feeling like you have been here before then you will remember that your dreamed about it. Dreams have so much to to do with your imagination but some are no product of your imagination but a product of reality. Dreams have many meanings they might be good, bad, and scary ,whatever they are they are still a product of you. Likewise In Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya, Antonio's dreams, thoughts, and actions help identify who he is and what he is meant to be . There are several examples of Antonio finding ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Antonio has been very curious about his culture and his beliefs. This has lead him to question everything he has ever believed in and why things happen. " God knows everything. Man tries to know and his knowledge will kill us all. I want to know. I want to know the mysteries of God. I want to take God into my body and have him answer my questions." ( Anaya 191) Antonio seeks the reasons of God. He wants to know why God does certain things. When Antonio says he wants to take God into his body he means he wants to have his Communion. Antonio wants the knowledge God has. He wants to know why God allows evil to exist in the world, he believes the world would be be better if it was "evil ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 69. Philadelphia Art Museum Essay The exhibit that I viewed at the Philadelphia Museum of Art was one about European Art between the years 1100–1500. This was a series of paintings, sculptures, architecture, and tapestry of the Medieval and Early Renaissance as well as objects from the Middle East. This exhibit was an important part of the history of the Philadelphia Museum of Art because for the first time, Italian, Spanish, and Northern European paintings from the John G. Johnson collection were shown. It gave me a good idea of what the paintings were like in these four centuries and reflected ideas of both the east and the west. As I walked into the first gallery, I saw a wood sculpture that stood in the ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The cloister stood in the heart of a medieval abbey or monetary. The example that I saw was based on the elements of the cloister "located at Abbey of Saint–Genis–des–Fontaines in the Roussillon, a mountainous region in Southwestern France that was fought over by Christians and Muslims for centuries". The cloister was the center of the abbey; which connected the living quarters to the church. I also observed many paintings in this gallery. One painting that caught my eye was titled, "The Mocking of Christ" by Hieronymus Bosch. It was an early 16th century, oil on wood painting. Christ was seen in the upper right next to Pilate and was surrounded by figured who looked more like friends than enemies that would crucify him. These so called friends of Christ were holding weapons and wearing bizarre headgear. In the painting, Jesus had a saddened look on his face while the others looked jollier. Another painting that I observed was a painting by Defendate Ferrari which showed the enthroned Virgin Mary breastfeeding the baby Jesus with Saint John the Evangelist, Catherine of Alexandra, Anthony Abbot, and a saint reading a book. I was attracted to this painting because I would never have thought to have seen a picture of Mary feeding Jesus in that way. This painting was originally an oil and gold on wood and was transferred to canvas. There were so many ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 71. This Side Of Paradise Analysis This Side of Paradise describes the struggling life of Amory Blaine from having great fun until he became of age to discover the world and experienced different life problems towards how he has changed. In this book, it really expresses the true nature of F. Scott Fitzgerald towards his writing and including the use of allusions, personification, shift in plot, and great imageries to show the way the character Amory has been progressing and also facing his challenges. . During the book, it really explains and describes an allusion of the time during the World War 1 where Amory himself had been sent to war; but the side note would be that the actual explanation of details of the war weren't really shown since the plot was mostly concerned to ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Seasonal and nature imagery are used in the novel in order to enhance the way the reader could be imagining how everything is set and feel as though there are in the book. In the book the way Fitzgerald uses the presence of season and times is to explain a change of mood of a person in the book, in which characterizes their actions in life. For an example in the book Eleanor distinguishes summer from spring in her statement that "'Summer has no day...We can't possibly have a summer love...Summer is only the unfulfilled promise of spring, a charlatan in place of the warm balmy nights I dream of in April. It's a sad season of life without growth" (173). While spring is seen as the upcoming birth of life around the world, summer is the opposite which is decay and loss which is shown throughout the book. An example of the utilization of nature imagery is in Amory's observation of nature, in which he describes it as "composed largely of flowers that, when closely inspected, appeared moth–eaten, and of ants that endlessly traversed blades of grass, [the scene] was always disillusioning" (211). This quote really amplifies imagery where Fitzgerald is really explaining the perspective of age and how things can be quite different up close than seeing it from afar. When looking at what he has written, for example moth eaten, he shows that it was quite beaten and ugly or weird than what an eye can see at a distance. And ants "endlessly traverse" blades of grass, shows the construction of growing up with responsibilities and always moving the gears. When Fitzgerald was using this type of imagery in the book when there was a change in Amory's life, was because he wanted to show in what way Amory was seeing life as and how he was living as well to keep going and finding a way to complete his happiness after there was only sadness in his life while adapting to his surroundings, while being at the top at first ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 73. Mary Poppins Senior Year Senior year is set out to be your most exciting year, but others may say senior year did not matter to them. It just so happens this year was very extraordinary for PaytonAnn Strawser. The biggest event of the young prodigy PaytonAnn was soon to come. She was auditioning for the lead role in a play called Mary Poppins. Soon after, she received the lead role in Mary Poppins. Bringing joyful noises, she dances and sings all around with excitement; in addition, doing her favorite uncoordinated dance all in one motion. Through all the challenging obstacles PaytonAnn faced being Mary Poppins made it possible to overcome her fears and let God take over. PaytonAnn was not just known around school, for her flaming hot hair but also being a great ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 75. Mise En Scene In Mary Poppins One of Disney's very best musicals, "Mary Poppins" is an unforgettable children's classic. It combines catchy songs, the sarcastic dialogue of the unsurpassable Julie Andrews, and a plot that employs cleanly integrated traditionally animated characters. Part fairytale, part daydream, and all magic, the sights, music, and laughs propel this Academy Award–winning picture to the top of the lists for the greatest family films ever made. By utilizing specific techniques director, Robert Stevenson, is able to evoke certain reactions from the audience members. Director Robert Stevenson, at the point of this movie release, had become the house director for Disney's live–action features, however, in my opinion his best photography work was in "Mary ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The lighting in "Mary Poppins" is a three point sequence of lighting making the film bright and colorful, making the story feel more lifelike. For example, the mise en scene in Mary Poppins the scenery, like at the park, and photography is very cartoon–like. The movie is basically played off the imagination of the two child characters in the movie. The lighting technique contributed to the film as a whole, by allowing it to be colorful and full of imagination just the way the writer wanted the film to become on the screen. A favorite scene, towards the end of the movie, of mine is when the Banks family goes to the park to fly their kite as a family. As the director shows a shot of the entire family, the Banks family is in the center of the frame. As well, the objects that are surrounding the Banks allow for a balanced frame. The audience members feel, for once in the film, that the Banks family has finally come together and everyone can feel the love the all have for one another– which is exactly the feeling the director wanted to evoke from the audience. Another example, that goes in the Mise en Scene of "Mary Poppins, is the proxemic patterns between Mary and Bert. In the scene where Bert and Mary are dancing, within the chalk painting, they are within the proxemic pattern of an intimate spacing. The director wanted to show how ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 77. Symbols And Symbols Of Icons Iconography is the traditional or conventional images or symbols associated with a subject and especially a religious or legendary subject (Iconography). Icons are used in all religions to represent and commemorate religious figures and symbols that are held with great honor within the religion. Icons are used to represent some sacred personage, such as a saint or an angel or Christ (The Definition of Icons). Icons are typically written on wood and honored as sacred (Goldammer). Not only is the writing itself seen as sacred but the whole practice of creating these icons is a religious event. There are three main types of religious icons: portrait icons, group icons, and landscape icons referring the the objects in the writings. There are rules associated with iconography that have to be followed in order for the image to be viewed as an icon. Before the artist starts writing the icon, they are supposed to fast and pray so that they are in a clear, undisturbed state of mind. The artist needs to quiet one's spirit, which is done through the praying and fasting. The quieting one's spirit is a way to open up and let God in so he can do the work. The artist is instructed not to sign the writing as it is supposed to come from God therefore, there is no credit that needs to be given. Another rule is that icons are referred to as "written" instead of "painted" or "drawn". Describing them as "written" emphasizes the important spiritual role that these icons possess. ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...