The Story of the STAR WARS Trilogy George Lucas Brief biography George Lucas is a film director and an author who gained cinematography skills and knowledge at Southern California University. Lucas wrote and directed some of the world’s leading films, including Indiana Jones series and Star Wars, as well as establishing Industrial Light and Magic Special Effects Company. Lucas was born in Modesto, California, in May of 1944 (Biography, 2017). His parents were business people owning both Walnut Ranch and sold retail office supplies in the state of California. His Oscar award film, American Graffiti produced in 1973, was inspired by his early childhood passion for racing cars as well as the suburb neighborhood of Modesto. In addition to film making, Lucas dedicated most of his life to improving education through his educational foundation. Birth of Star Wars After the American Graffiti, Lucas began his next project, Star Wars, the first script was a handwritten 13-page story synopsis that was finished in 1973. The project initially started as a children’s morning Saturday serial but eventually evolved into a full-length feature.…
The Death of Ivan Ilych The Death of Ivan Ilych begins at the chronological end of the story. A group of judges are gathered together in a private room of the courthouse when Peter Ivanovich, a judge and close friend of Ivan Ilych, announces that Ivan has died. Consoled by the thought that it is Ivan who has died and not them, the men in the room cannot help but think of the promotions and transfers that Ivan’s death will occasion. That evening, Peter drives to Ivan’s house to attend his funeral. But while looking at Ivan’s corpse, Peter is bothered by an expression of disapproval and warning on Ivan’s face. Ivan’s wife Praskovya quizzes Peter about possible strategies to maximize her dead husband’s government pension. On his way out, Peter encounters Gerasim, Ivan’s sick nurse. Peter mentions that Ivan’s death and funeral are a sad affair, and Gerasim surprises Peter with the observation that everyone dies some day. The story then shifts more than thirty years into the past and picks up with a description of Ivan’s life. Ivan…
Describe the sequence of articulatory movements used in the production of a word from a language of your choice (other than English). What are Articulatory Gestures or Movements? The articulatory movements or articulatory gestures are described as those actions, which helps to vocalize the language. For instance, these movements can be the tongue movements or hand movements, particularly used in the sign language. Selection of Word In this assignment, the word “gente” is used to elucidate the articulatory movements in some particular sequence. This word is taken from the Spanish language, which means “people. Articulatory Movements- Gente is breaking down into Phonemes The full word’s articulatory movement is given here; however the articulatory movements of each phenome is presented in the following paragraphs “/x/ – “gente” – air is forced through the tongue and alveolar ridge (alveolar).” The IPA transcription of the whole word is [ˈɦẽ.t͡ʃi]. ɦ The first thing about the sound “ɦ” is it is not found in the English inventory, which is fulfilling the requirement of the assignment. The sound “has no particular way to articulate in…
Cuban music Over many years there has been rationalization of notions that authenticate music within American popular music genres. The most crucial part when this happened is around the 20th century. Discursive construction is a narrative act since one needs to provide a resolution to the dilemmas that they feel and those that are real. Examples of song genres in America are the rock and roll genres. These are examples of the hybrid songs sung by Nat “king” Cole. This singer has brought forth the imagined notion of the “authentic black music”. According to the existing racial styles, these songs are taken to have marginalized Coles. Efforts to consolidate the African American and afro- Caribbean music forms need specific discursive crafting of narratives. These efforts have placed musicians like John Birks “Dizzy” as music internationalism. This kind of music mostly pass message related to the current state of the political system in Cuba. Cuban music is against corruption in the government and advocates for all people to be treated with equity. During the 1960s, the African American music was dominated…
Charging electric bike Introduction In the current era, the use of electric bikes is highly recommended for use. This is sometimes due to the variation in terrain i.e., living in hilly areas can sometimes present a challenge when it comes to cycling up a hill. Electric bikes are fragile, and there is a need for one to understand how to maintain the bike. The performance of electric bile can be affected by several factors. These factors will determine the interval of the battery life span and when there is a need to charge. One of the critical components of an electric bike is the battery. One should consider the necessary precautions when charging and storing the battery to maintain a long life span of the battery. Charging electric bike Charging an electric bike battery will always vary depending on the manufacturers. However, there are similar guidelines that can be followed be followed by all to ensure safe battery charging. The port/ bay can be placed at different points of the electric bike. This is the point where the charger is…
Things Fell Apart analysis The economic development of the majority of African countries has been defined by corruption and bad leadership. African leaders have been known for refusing to let go of power for decades. For example, the former president of Zimbabwe ruled for 38 years, the current president of Uganda has been on power for over 26 years, the second president of Kenya was in power for 24 years, and the former president of Gambia was in power for over 24 years to mention but a few. The leaders have generally allowed their friends and families to acquire wealth that allows them to hold on to power easily. In the Things Fell Apart, Bates analyzes the challenges in the building of a strong economy and stability in African nations. The author analyzes the different nations and the mistakes made in the development of a good economic background. Making reference to the famous title of the book by Chinua Achebe, Bates captures the perceived reason for the economic stagnancy in African nations. in the lectures, the Bates analysis express economic…
5 waterfalls near Pune that will mesmerize you Now Pune is one of the most important cities in India. Thousands of people all around the country fo to Pune to earn their livelihood. But apart from being one of the most important industrial and cultural hubs of India, Pune is a popular tourist spot as well. Even though Pune is located in an urban area, but it is blessed enough to be in a location from where you can visit and explore several beautiful places in Maharashtra as well as Goa. As there are several waterfalls located quite close to Pune, this blog is dedicated to them. In this blog, you will get to know about the most beautiful waterfalls near Pune that are spectacular in every way. Apart from waterfalls, Pune itself is an exciting place as well. There are several sightseeing spots in Pune that you have to visit before exploring the nearby locations. Some of the most famous tourist places are Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, Darshan Museum, Mahatma Phule Museum, Vishrambaug Wada, Aga Khan Palace, and many…
A Canadian Vacation Project Intro.: Basic Information: Personal opinions: City: Toronto Why do you want to visit? ● Visit the capital city of Ontario Province or territory: Ontario ● Visit the main attractions ● See Lake Ontario ● Experience “downtown” life Method of transportation: GO Train What season would you visit in? Why? Cost of transportation: $10.15 / trip ● Spring/Summer/Autumn ○ Many outdoor attractions ○ Taking public transit outdoors Travel time: 54 minutes ● ○ Walking around downtown Good weather days! Source: https://www.gotransit.com/en/trip-planning Paragraph #1: Background information: Paragraph #1: Background information: Location of the city: What does the city look like?: Northwest shore of Lake Ontario ● Busy cosmopolitan, metropolitan city Southeastern Canada ○ Many cultures = many shops, Province of Ontario resturants ● Borders on Lake Ontario ○ Flat shoreline Approximate population: ○ Forests (spruce and pine trees) 2.93 million (2017) ○ Beaches ● At mouth of Humber River ● City skyline Geographic region: ○ CN Tower, First Canadian Place, Central Canada Scotia Plaza, Commerce Court, TD Centre, etc. 2 ● Many underground tunnels connecting important buildings Size…
Athenian tragedy Slide One: Introduction The theatre, which is a collaborative type of performing art, has over the centuries incorporated different elements to enhance liveness. Theatre performances can be traced to both the classical and the Hellenistic periods in Greece. The city of Athens is often cited as being the origin of modern theatre performances. Political structures, religious ritual, festivals and other social events contributed to the growth of theatre during in Greece. Many of these festivals had religious meanings such as paying tribute to gods. The Athenian tragedy is one of the longest surviving dance-drama and remains to be popular in many theatre performances across Europe. Slide Two: Background Information on Greek Theatre Athenian tragedy serves as the highlight of Greece dramatic performances in the 5th Century. However, tragedies decline towards the 6th Century. It is worth noting that most of the plays durn this period sought to dramatize Greek Mythology. Athenian comedy was also common during this period. It can be classified into different periods, New Comedy, Middle Comedy and Old Comedy. Comedy play borrowed significant elements from…
Developing and Communicating a Vision Movie Summary The greatest showman is a movie that promotes hope for visionaries. The film also fosters the spirit of inclusion for outcasts, communicating a message to the modern-day people. The movie is about the main character P.T Barnum, the son of a tailor and who was born into poverty (The Greatest Showman, 2017). However, Barnum does not want to be defined by the poverty he was born in and wants to create a better future for himself. Barnum needs to handle the death of his dad, the disregard from his father-in-law, and day-to-day demands to provide for his family. Barnum is a visionary who believes in transforming calamities to opportunities. After being laid off from his job, he opens a museum that specializes in wax sculptures. He is inspired by his daughters to selling tickets and adding more life to the museum, say people with extra-ordinary features like a bearded woman. Barnum manages to do this by getting a whole lot of talented people who are outcasts in their families. He motivates them to…