"Lawrence of Arabia"

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This paper discusses how David Lean, the director of "Lawrence of Arabia", provides a cultural integration within his scene transition. It explores how Lawrence, played by Peter O'Toole, becomes the central figure that binds British and Arabian cultures into a single entity. The paper examines the various scenes that Lean presents in various stages of the film. It highlights how Lawrence slowly becomes a more spiritually awakened man who is willing to drop many stereotypes about the Arabs and bring greater unity to their tribal factions.

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"This film study will analyze the theme of cultural diversity in the film: Lawrence of Arabia, directed by David Lean. By analyzing the relationships that Lawrence (peter O'Toole) has with the Arabians that he comes into contact with his travels, this film provides cinematic techniques that transition his cultural integration into Arabic society. By creating a scene analysis of each of David Lean's transitions from Lawrence's own native culture into Arabic, one can realize the spiritual and cultural significance of this extraordinary cinematic biography of this British hero. In beginning, transition between scenes provides a context into which one is to view Lawrence's development from an Englishman--to a virtual member of Arabic society. Asher (1998) defines Lawrence's personal affiliation with Arabic culture through his physician care of them ..."

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