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Short Essay #3

October 3, 2019October 3, 2019 Ella Hogan

In the novel All the Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy, the main protagonist John Grady Cole is a unique individual who craves action and adventure on his journey from Texas to Mexico. John Grady decided to leave his home and… Read moreShort Essay #3

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All the Pretty Horses ERA (257-Conclusion)

September 30, 2019 Ella Hogan

The final few scenes in Cormac McCarthy’s All the Pretty Horses begin with a continuation of the energy from the rest of the novel, but eventually the pace slows down and readers are left with a cliffhanger ending. This section… Read moreAll the Pretty Horses ERA (257-Conclusion)

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Saving Private Ryan

September 18, 2019 Ella Hogan

The movie Saving Private Ryan shows firsthand the experience of the American soldiers fighting in World War 2 and how strong of a bond can be created through this shared traumatic confrontation. A strong theme throughout the film is the… Read moreSaving Private Ryan

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ERA: United 93

September 13, 2019September 13, 2019 Ella Hogan

In the film, United 93, we see firsthand the behind-the-scenes of the only hijacked plane on 9/11 that did not reach its target. The movie shows multiple sides of the story, from beginning with showing the hijackers the night before… Read moreERA: United 93

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The Witch

September 11, 2019 Ella Hogan

The film, “The Witch”, shows the intense importance of religion in New England Puritan society in the 17th century. The settlers already clearly had enough passion for their religious beliefs considering they risked everything to move to the new world… Read moreThe Witch

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