Monday, May 2, 2011

John Rossi's E-Portfolio

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John Rossi's E-Portfolio   Introduction   The initial thought of attending college filled my mind with trepidation.  For the most part,...
Thursday, April 7, 2011

Hotel California: Excessive Materialism

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The acclaimed song, "Hotel California", written and played by the American rock band, the Eagles, is both profound and allegorical...
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Thursday, March 31, 2011

The Shawshank Redemption: the Nature of Hope

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The Shawshank Redemption , a film based off the novel of the same name, is a commentary on the nature of hope.  The film revolves depicts th...
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Friday, March 25, 2011

To Kill a Mockingbird: Atticus Finch's Speech of Equality

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Harper Lee's renowned novel, To Kill A Mockingbird , depicts the racial injustices of the deep south during the early 20th century.  Pro...
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Friday, March 18, 2011

The Gettysburg Address of Baseball

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Lou Gehrig, one of the greatest baseball players in history, had his career tragically cut short by the fatal illness, Amyotrophic lateral s...
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Thursday, March 3, 2011

Dos Equis: Portraying the New "Perfect Man"

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The Dos Equis beer "Most Interesting Man in the World" campaign depicts a new portrayal of the ideal man.  While most beer commerc...
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Thursday, February 24, 2011

The Themes and Motifs of "Batman Begins", and the Evolution of Bruce Wayne

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In 2005, director Christopher Nolan faced the daunting task of revitalizing the Batman film franchise.  The origin of Batman, one of the big...
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