In the television series Luther episode one, John Luther is a Detective Chief Inspector who let the suspect of a child kidnapping fall down which led him to be in a coma and is known for his unorthodox police skills. He is seen as aggressive, obsessive, and unrelenting when he deals with uncovering the crimes he faces. In one particular scene of the episode, Luther is interrogating the daughter of two murdered victims whom he suspects is the murderer. The scene, at first, seems pretty standard. There’s a pretty set formula for how interrogations go, at least within the realm of media like television and movies. Although the audience might not take note of the general rules of that kind of conversation, they are very likely to pick up on something that seems unfamiliar and plays with their expectations of how the scene is supposed to go. The conversation is very intense and is enhanced with the attention to cinematography. This change happens to show the conversational imbalance, it breaks the 180 rule to …show more content…
Before the camera angles were sticking to the standard form of cinematography. The change is very dramatic and is almost as if someone is looking over their shoulders during the interaction. The tension of the scene is very prominent and as the conversation goes on later you begin to see the darker aspect to the lady. Suddenly the interrogation becomes a lot more sinister because not only does Luther begin to suspect the daughter, but the audience begins to see the signs as well. In terms of the series, this bold decision of breaking the rule so early on in the show sets the bar pretty high for the rest of the series. It tells the audience that the people working on the show know how to craft a perfect scene and that they will make decisions which will enhance the narrative. That is a very effective decision which not only works on a stylistic choice but a narrative choice as
St. Augustine considers his mother as a crucial factor in his conversion to Catholicism. However through the analysis of his Confessions it leads me to believe that St. Augustine’s mother was not a decisive figure. Monica was in the background keeping him in thought and prayer however Augustine’s watershed moments came as a result of his own examination of readings as well as his conversations with his friends and mentors. Therefore I argue that Monica had delayed Augustine’s baptism and it was his own experiences that allowed him to come to God.
Crazy neon lights, crowded walkways, the sweet aroma of Memphis barbeque, and the sound of soft blues and rock n roll is a taste of what Memphis’s Beale Street is made of. Memphis Tennessee is a home for exciting things to do within the surrounding metropolitan area. But first, what specifically brings civilians to Memphis? Memphis is a prime destination for tourist and residents of Memphis because of the great time, inexpensive attractions to visit, but most importantly Beale Street. Beale is a famous street located in downtown Memphis that is connected by three co-joining streets. Memphis’s Beale Street is one popular destination spot in downtown Memphis. On these streets are many tasty places to eat, local shops to visit,
As the Great Depression and the World War came to a dramatic close during the mid 1940s, the American society prepared for a redefinition of its core ideologies and values. During this time, the idea of a quintessential “American family” was once again reinforced after two decades of social strife. Under such historical context, the 1941 novel Mildred Pierce by James M. Cain and its 1945 film adaptation by Michael Curtiz both carries a strong idea that when one, especially a female, tries to disobey their traditional family roles and social etiquettes, undesirable consequences would inevitably follow. However, the film adaptation, utilizing a slightly different narrative configuration and plot organization, further intensifies and emphasizes
Poetry can portray very visual imagery, so sometimes simple attention to the format of the poem can convey a lot, since imaginations are often stirred by a poem’s visual presentation. In, “Looking for a Friend in a Crowd of Arriving Passengers: A Sonnet,” by Billy Collins, the same line, “Not John Whalen.” is repeated continuously on thirteen separate lines throughout the poem, providing a visual display of a single individual waiting for a friend, as disembarking passengers file past him one by one. Through the use of word omission, a three-word, simple sentence structure and repetition, in the poem “Looking for a Friend in a Crowd of Arriving Passengers: A Sonnet,” Billy Collins conveys the understanding that he is searching a crowd.
“How awful it is for that person which suffers this great wrath and infinite misery!”(Edwards 89-90). This is the best example of Edwards doing what he does best in his sermons; using literary devices to scare people. Why would anyone do this? Well, he uses fear for persuasion. How he does this is carefully and delicately layered in his words. Edwards uses loaded language, vivid imagery, and specific types of sentences in order to scare his audience into becoming better Puritans.
In the Dred Scott case, serious constitutional questions were raised when the U. S. Supreme Court ruled that Scott and other slaves were not considered citizens, because the constitution gave the right of citizenship only to members of the white race. This “bombshell” decision galvanize opposition to slavery among northerners who were outraged that Mr. Scott could not sue in court for his freedom. Though Mr. Scott claimed that because he had lived as a resident of a free state he was considered a free man, the U. S. Supreme Court declared that the federal government did not have the power to prohibit slavery in federal territories. Therefore the Supreme Court’s “threatening and immoral” ruling in this case annulled the Missouri Compromise, a Congressional act passed in 1820 that allowed Missouri to be admitted as a slave state, while prohibiting slavery in the Louisiana Purchase north of latitude 36°30′N. Furthermore, for northerners who opposed slavery and wanted it outlawed, this decision implied that slavery could openly and freely move into the north. Outraged filled the
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The act of interrogation has been around for thousands of years. From the Punic Wars to the war in Iraq, interrogating criminals, prisoners or military officers in order to receive advantageous information has been regularly used. These interrogation techniques can range from physical pain to emotional distress. Hitting an individual with a whip while they hang from a ceiling or excessively questioning them may seem like an ideal way to get them to reveal something, but in reality it is ineffective and . This is because even the most enduring individual can be made to admit anything under excruciating circumstances. In the Fifth Amendment of the Bill of Rights there is a provision (“no person shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself” ) which reflects a time-honored common principle that no person is bound to betray him or herself or can be forced to give incriminating evidence. This ideology of self-incrimination has been challenged heavily over the past s...
This is an example of what you would call a Hollywood type of move, its tries too hard to express every emotion. An example would be the opening scene where we
Because police investigators are usually under pressure to arrest criminals and safeguard the community, they often make mistakes. Sometimes, detectives become convinced of a suspect 's guilt because of their criminal history or weak speculations. Once they are convinced, they are less likely to consider alternative possibilities. They overlook some important exculpatory evidence, make weak speculations and look only for links that connect a suspect to a crime, especially if the suspect has a previous criminal record. Picking Cotton provides an understanding of some common errors of the police investigation process. During Ronald Cottons interrogation, the detectives did not bother to record the conversation “But I noticed he wasn 't recording the conversation, so I felt that he could be writing anything down”(79) unlike they did for Jennifer. They had already labelled Ronald Cotton as the perpetrator and they told him during the interrogation “Cotton, Jennifer Thompson already identified you. We know it was you”(82). Jenifer Thompson 's testimony along with Ronald Cotton 's past criminal records gave the detectives more reason to believe Ronald committed the crime. Ronald Cotton stated “ This cop Sully, though, he had already decided I was guilty.”(84). Many investigative process have shortcomings and are breached because the officials in charge make
Coretta Scott King was one of the most important women leaders in the world. Working side-by-side with her husband, she took part in the Montgomery Bus Boycott and worked to pass the Civil Rights Act. After King's death, she founded The King Center for Nonviolent Social Change in Atlanta. Mrs. King traveled around the world speaking out on behalf of racial and economic justice, women’s and children’s rights, religious freedom, the needs of the poor and homeless, full-employment, health care, educational opportunities, and environmental justice.
The first thing that should be thought about prior to any form of interrogation is the suspect’s rights; particularly his or her Miranda Rights. Also known as the Miranda warnings, “the purpose of [which] depends on whether you are the law enforcement officer or the suspect. From a suspect's point of view, it is to remind you that you have a Fifth Amendment right to remain silent and not incriminate yourself. From an officer's point of view, it is to help preserve the admissibility of your statements in a criminal proceeding” (Second Call Defense, 2014). There are four main principles to the Miranda statement that an officer will read; although the exact wording may change from police department to police department. Miranda warnings or rights basically state that: you have the right to remain silent, anything you say can be used against you, you have the right to an attorney, and you may be appointed an attorney if you cannot afford one. In addition, an individual may wave his rights outlined within the Miranda statements. Suspects can waive their rights to a lawyer and to remain silent by knowingly and voluntari...
During the 1830s there was evident poverty throughout the common people in England so many people decided to immigrate to the United States. John Downe writes a loving and convincing letter to his wife in order to get her to travel to the united states so he can reunite with his family. Downe emphasizes the abundance of food in order to convince Sukey, his wife, that in the United States their children will not starve. In the United States a farmer invited him over to dinner in which he had “pudding , pyes...and everything that a person could wish”. Downe depicts the plethora of food that is available in America.
This effects the audience in a different way it gives a more detached feeling to the people watching which they cannot connect to their own lives or relate to the characters with. The target
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