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?Magnolia?, 2002.
This paper is a discussion of Paul Thomas Anderson's film, "Magnolia", using the approach of three major developmental theorists -- Sigmund Freud, Erik Erikson and Jean Piaget.
1,535 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 1 source, $ 50.95
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This paper states that ?Magnolia?, like every satisfying film, is a rich source of examples of psychology and psychopathology. The author believes that Freud was especially interested in father-son relationships, and ?Magnolia? includes several fascinating affiliations. This paper explains that Erikson expanded on Freud's theory of psychosexual development, arguing that personality development is influenced more by the way the individual handles a series of psychosocial conflicts, beginning with learning how much trust to place in the world; Stanley provides interesting examples of Erikson's theory in action. The author points out that the game show, "What Do Kids Know?", plays an important role in the movie, and it becomes an interesting question to ask when considering Piaget's theory.
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"Donnie Smith, the quiz show star who still relies on his early fame on "What Do Kids Know?", provides an interesting example of Piaget's theory. Donnie proved so adept at being able to rattle off facts and answer complicated questions that he was unable to progress to the final stage of being able to apply his knowledge to broader questions. He is still very much the boy genius that Stanley appears to be moving beyond. Donnie has enough concrete operational knowledge to theorize that Brad the bartender will fall in love with him if he, too, gets braces on his teeth, but he has not developed the formal operational skills that would allow him to entertain the thought that Brad might be more enticed by simply getting to know Donnie."
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"Magnolia", 2003.
How mise-en-scene, lighting, and editing come together to highlight the ending of the film, "Magnolia," by Paul Thomas Anderson.
2,200 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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This paper examines how the cinematography, lighting, and editing highlight the general themes of loneliness, humanity, etc., in the movie, "Magnolia," and how the all come together in the end to show the reality of the world and what it takes to shake people out of their mundane routines.
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"Magnolia, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, is a weaving of stories each reflecting a common theme throughout American life. It helps to show that anyone's best-laid plans can be utterly disrupted at any moment by things we could never have imagined. Some of the themes include dieing fathers, child abuse, and the loss of one's childhood. Earl Partridge is a man on his deathbed searching for his son he abandoned so very long ago, and his nurse, Phil, locates his son, Frank T.J. Makey. Frank is the creator of "Seduce and Destroy", which is a guide for men on how to get any woman they want. The other dieing father, Jimmy Gator, a Game show host, has just learned that he is dieing of cancer, and has to face the fact that he has cheated on his wife, and abused his daughter, Claudia Gator. Claudia is getting involved with a police officer, Jim Kurring, who is divorced and she is having trouble with committing to him. Stanley Spector, who is one of the kids on Jimmy Gator's Game show, has to deal with his over bearing father, and Donnie Smith is a middle aged, former quiz kids, who has to deal with his loss of fame. The excerpt of the film that I am analyzing is at a point when all these people are confronting their problems towards the very end of the film. It takes an act of God, frogs falling from the sky, to make them realize what they really need to do or not do."
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"Steel Magnolias", 2007.
An examination Robert Harling's play "Steel Magnolias".
881 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 0 sources, $ 31.95
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The paper discusses Robert Harling's play, "Steel Magnolias", about six Southern women and how their lives interact. The paper explores how the events center around the marriage and early married life of Shelby, M'lynn's daughter. The paper further explores the subplots, which revolve around people and events related to Truvy's hair salon. The paper includes a detailed character analysis of Oiser, one of the main characters.
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"The sound system made sure the audience realized that things are not always what they seem by the occasional sound of shotgun blasts, as someone tried to drive a large flock of birds out of a tree so they wouldn't spoil Shelby's outdoor wedding. The sound was harsh, unexpected, and even with a character's explanation, unsettling. It prepared the audience for the fact that this play, which at first appears to be a superficial and humorous look at small town Southern life, would include a terrible tragedy."
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"Steel Magnolias", 2002.
Examination of the unique relationship between the mother and daughter characters of Herbert Ross' film "Steel Magnolias".
1,857 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper is an examination of examples of interpersonal communication, using the relationship between mother and daughter, M'lynn and Shelby, in Herbert Ross's film of Robert Harling's play, "Steel Magnolias". It discusses how this film provides several excellent examples of the ways in which human beings interact, verbally and non-verbally, and the ways in which these interactions change the nature of complex, long-standing relationships. Although this is a fictional portrayal, the film remains effective because it portrays accurately many of the subtleties involved in the communication process.
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"The relationship during this scene declines into one of parent and child, with M'lynn very much in charge. She talks about her daughter to the others in the shop as Shelby recovers, prompting Shelby to plead, "Don't talk about me like I'm not here." Instead of responding to this plea as an adult, M'lynn goes on, patronizingly: "Oh, she's making some sense now, yes, she is." Shelby is angered by this continued child-like treatment, but she is also very embarrassed by her loss of control. She sees herself in the mirror, realizes that she has destroyed her hair and makeup, and suddenly becomes a little girl, apologizing and trying not to cry.
Part of Shelby's resistance to her mother's attempts to help her may be due to her disorientation during the attack, but she also seems to be resisting submitting to being a child again, at the mercy of her mother's control. Shelby stares her mother in the eyes, trying to regain the balance of her adult relationship, while her mother avoids eye contact and concentrates on the job at hand. M'lynn looks at Shelby to make sure that her daughter is recovered, but she does not look her in the eyes."
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Steel Magnolias, 2000.
An examination of the subtleties of film's verbal and non-verbal communications between the mother M'lynn and the daughter Shelby.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 1 source, $ 55.95
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This paper is an examination of examples of interpersonal communications, using the relationship between mother and daughter, M'lynn and Shelby, in Herbert Ross's film of Robert Harling's play, Steel Magnolias.
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"This paper is an examination of examples of interpersonal communications, using the relationship between mother and daughter, M'lynn and Shelby, in Herbert Ross's film of Robert Harling's play, Steel Magnolias. This film provides several excellent examples of the ways in which human beings interact, verbally and nonverbally, and the ways in which these interactions change the nature of complex, long-standing relationships. Although this is a fictional portrayal, the film remains effective because it portrays accurately many of the subtleties involved in the communication process.
M'lynn Eatenton (Sally Field) is a well-to-do Southern woman and the married mother of three. She is somewhat repressed, very dignified, and concerned with appearances. Her oldest child, and only daughter, Shelby (Julia Roberts) is a strong contrast to..."
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Friendship, 2002.
A look at how friendships are developed and how they strengthen one's personality - based on the movies "Steel Magnolias" and "City Slickers".
2,155 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 67.95
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This paper examines the process through which a typical friendship is developed and maintained, looking particularly at the ways in which interactions with other people help to mold our sense of self and how interpersonal communication is the bedrock of friendship using examples from the movies "Steel Magnolias" and "City Slickers". This paper incorporates a theoretical model developed by Long and Wood as well as drawing upon the writer's personal experience and popular notions of friendship.
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"Many of us would like to think that someone deep down inside of us is our own true self, a person who never compromises or is compromised, an independent person who makes up her own mind, who is never subject to peer pressure or societal influences, a person who stays the same through thick and thin, who endures over time and through all challenges.
But while such an image of a pure, unchanging and incorruptible self is appealing (and has its roots in the Romanticism of the 19th century, which taught that we should believe in the innate goodness of all people, a reverence for individuality, and in the primacy of the connection between the pure human heart and the state of nature), it is in fact not an accurate one. In fact, while our sense of self is dependent on some internal factors, such as our genetic heritage and our physical state of well-being, most of our sense of who we are is derived from the people with whom we interact, and especially our family and friends. We are not in fact always the same person: We differ from one situation to the next and certainly from one year (or decade) to the next."
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Developmental Theory, 2003.
Applies the theory to Paul Thomas Anderson's film, "Magnolia".
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, $ 47.95
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Discusses theories of Sigmund Freud, Erik Erikson, and Jean Piaget and presents examples of the film's characters regarding their personality development. Discusses Freud's theory of psychosexual stages.
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"This paper is a discussion of three major developmental theorists - Sigmund Freud, Erik Erikson, and Jean Piaget - using examples from Paul Thomas Anderson's film, Magnolia, as illustration of some of the highlights of each approach. It examines how ..."
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Paul Thomas Anderson, 2003.
An analysis of the films of writer-director Paul Thomas Anderson.
2,760 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 95.95
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This paper analyzes the films of writer-director Paul Thomas Anderson. It explores common themes in his films, "Hard Eight," "Boogie Nights," "Magnolia" and "Punch-Drunk Love." It discusses Anderson's cinematic techniques bold camera work and superior scripts. The paper also includes biographical information on Anderson.
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"With only four feature films to his credit, Paul Thomas Anderson has established himself as one of Hollywood's most gifted contemporary authors. As writer and director and sometimes producer of his movies Anderson not only maintains artistic control he brings ..."
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