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Midsummer nights dream



__Here is your Topic Question for you Mini-Research project:__
What are the difficulties with love? Many feel that love is exaggerated in many stories and thus not given adequate representation. In your opinion, how well is love depicted in modern stories? Which stories, films, etc. do you feel are good examples of love stories and why? which do you think are poor examples and why? What is your expectation for this play/story that we are about to read?

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final creative essay creative essay roughdraft #2 March 23 2010 creative essay rough draft #1 March 20 2010 Persuassive essay

"Due to over-hunting, its population fell by an estimated 90% before a whaling moratorium was introduced in 1966." (Wikipedia) Sings songs. Grows up tp 16m (52ft). (Enchanted learning)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/species/Humpback_Whale <- Whale song - what do they sound like - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJvfjiCTvq4 <- video of the whales hunting technique http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOS20plm7UM&feature=related <- video of whales under water

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Anita was the character that stood out the most, according to me, and when she was in the scene I mostly focused on her. Anita’s appearance was very special but still looked good. Anita is a very understanding character and accepts the fact that Maria loves Tony even if he’s not their own kind.
 * Chosen character:** Anita
 * 1. How did the Director show this eccentricity? (refer to speech, appearance, actions, and habits)**

__Ending:__

In the ending the mood was very depressed and sad but it still sent out vibes because Maria’s love to Tony is so strong. I felt their “pain” because I know what it’s like losing someone you really love.
 * 1. Describe the ending. What was the mood? How did you respond to it?**


 * 2. Mention two or three specific shots**

__More Shots:__

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 * 1. Describe THREE shots (NOT scenes) that you found especially effective. Say what effect was achieved.**

__Themes/Ideas__

The main themes are:
 * 1. What are three main ideas this film dealt with?**
 * Forbidden love
 * Gangs
 * Racism

While I watched the movie I realized how cruel the world actually is and that nothing really has a happy ending.
 * 2. What did the film make you think about them?**
 * //February 3, 2010//**

__Character:__

Important character: Tony

Tony’s character didn’t like the fact that they had gangs and fights, all he wanted is to be with his love and didn’t care where she was from. He is a very peaceful and loving guy.
 * 1. What aspects of this character do the directors pick out? ( E.G. costume, voice, personality, mannerisms, characteristics) Mention use of CAMERA in achieving this.**

??? =Opening= a) In the opening moment it shows you New York city and the size of their territory b) The mood this creates is kind of mysterious because you don't know what will happen next. c) - Medium shot on the Jets - Close-up shot in Riff - Long shot over New York d) In this scene there is no dialog, only music. The music has a "back in the day" sound to it which creates setting
 * 2. Describe THREE SCENES this character is in, and say what aspects of his/her character are shown in each.**

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When Maria and Tony meet for the first time at the dance. They look into eachothers eyes and kiss. This is important because it shows that you can love whoever, no matter how different you are and it also is the story line. First you feel the romance spreading in the room but then you realise that this can't be good.
 * a) ** ** Choose an Important Scene. What Happens? **
 * b) ** ** Why is it important? **
 * c) ** ** What mood does it present? **
 * d) ** ** How does the CAMERA, with shot selection and editing, suggest the mood? **


 * e) ** ** What place do SOUND and DIALOGUE have in this scene? **

In this scene I was just thinking that love is such a great things and that great things happen in a second.
 * f) ** ** What effect did the scene have on you? **

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= = = = = ** Good websites containing information about concentration camps ** = http://isurvived.org/AUSCHWITZ_TheCamp.html http://en.auschwitz.org.pl/m/ http://www.scrapbookpages.com/poland/Auschwitz/index.html

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 * Fable- Liar Liar Pants on Fire

Here is my fable plan! (//November 9-09//** )