Laura Mulvey

“Be strong. Live honorably and with dignity. When you don’t think you can hold on.”(James Frey). In the book Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand, Louie faces many obstacles that he overcomes. Louie had a rough start to his life. At a young age, Louie was drinking and smoking, but he got better when he started training with his brother Pete for the Olympics. Louie went back downhill again when he went to war. He suffered as a POW in the war. Louie thought almost for sure he was not going to make it.…

According to Merriam-Webster, Magical Realism is a literary genre that incorporates fantastic or mythical elements into otherwise realistic fiction. In the novel Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel, uses different forms of magical realism to catch the reader’s interest in the novel. Esquivel also uses hyperbole to exaggerate until it becomes magical. Three of the most significant magical realism parts in the novel are the rose petal dinner, the chicken fight, and Tita and Pedro’s last…

Helen Keller lived an extraordinary and wonderful life. She never gave up on anything in life, and she always kept trying. In the book, Helen Keller: A Determined Life, Helen stated, “We can do anything we want to do, if we stick to it long enough.” All Helen wanted was to live a normal life, and to have no one think less of her. We should all try to emulate her example of determination and dedication. She is an excellent role model to anyone who thinks they should give up or stop trying. She is…

Laura secord Many people know the story of Lara Secord but some of you may be a bit fuzzy on the details. Laura Secord was born Sep.t 13,1775 a Wednesday. When laura was 8 years old her mother died leaving Four little girls to her father. Her father remarried 3 times and had a large family, by his third wife. Laura was married at the age of 20 in 1797. She had six daughters and one son. She was married to James Secord a son of a loyalist. They first lived at St David's but then settled in…

that I could see a person having a hard time putting it down. Louie Zamperini is the main character of this book written by Laura Hillenbrand. The summary of the book is about the unpredictable, wild, and inspiring story of a young boy who did nothing but get in trouble, and remarkably ends up having one of the most talked about and interesting war stories of all time. Laura Hillenbrand is the author of this incredible book. She is very well known for her book Seabiscuit that she wrote ten…

Illinois. Looking back at the decisions he made, he realized he should've attended his Dream School and now wonders how his NBA career would be different. Just like in Like Water for Chocolate, Laura Esquivel argues that those who don’t follow their passion will have regrets In Like Water for Chocolate, Laura Esquivel argues that those who don’t follow their passion will have regrets. Tita returned to the ranch to take care of her ailing mother. She tried to give Mama Elena great care but soon…

“Bonsai!” Go ahead, rush to the comment section with your hate-filled rants, it won’t bother me one bit, because this is my list and not yours. Now, for those who have decided to take the time tohear me out, this folks, is the single greatest form artistic representation of 2017. While Twin Peaks: The Return is a prescribed continuation of the TV series that ended over 25 years ago, The Return does not conform to any previous modes of television, including its prior two seasons. With that being…

According to the FDA love is not an ingredient however, emotion still plays a large role in cooking. In the novel Like Water for Chocolate by Esquivel the main protagonist Tita faces many challenges in life. A narration by Esperanza, Tita’s granddaughter starts every chapter with a recipe. The recipes may seem like just a tradition being recorded but, they actually correlate with the emotions and challenges Tita faces in the chapter. Food is also used as a recurring motif with symbolic…

In order to fully understand a serial killer and murderer, one must be able to examine them personally. We must be able to look into their past and see what shaped them into who they are as a person. Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka were a married couple that committed heinous crimes together. They would kidnap girls before raping them, and often times, killing them together. Paul was a serial rapist before meeting Karla. However, none of his victims were found dead before her. He was the rapist,…

spread to everyone though. One junior was VERY sulky. Laura Hardy didn’t quite share the love of summer her fellow class mates felt. To her, summer was boring. Other than her almost constant dance practices starting in July, she would waste the…