Sophie Ellis-Bextor Essays

  • The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas: Personal Response to the Film and Novel

    1826 Words  | 4 Pages

    ‘The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas’ is a 2006 novel by Irish novelist John Boyne; this is his fourth novel, and the first he has written for children. My classmates and I have read the book and watched the trailer of its newly releasing movie. And I have to say, this novel is really remarkable. The novel truly engages the reader completely into the book and it’s difficult to put down. “Believe me”!!.......the trailer is all the more brilliant, with a high standard quality and exceptionally mind capturing

  • Winter's Bone Analysis

    1268 Words  | 3 Pages

    Debra Granik presents the unforeseen and diametrically opposed stereotypical, Hollywood representation of America in her film Winter's bone. She provides the audience with multiple visual elements (key scenes). She outlines the idea that, “in the land of opportunity, opportunity is not given”. This means that many in America such as Granik’s character “Ree Dolly” have no ability to pursue their hopes and dreams. They face difficulty standing on their own two feet, without being so reliant on society