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Movie review: Hotel Rwanda

Ethical theories, what should be done and why

 Hotel Rwanda movie explored the genocide that happened in Rwanda and the repercussions of the violence. Paul a hotel manager and his family witnessed his neighbor being dragged away by a Hutu force but decided they could do nothing about it (George & Pearson, 2005). According to Barrow (2015) utilitarianism theory, it aims at upholding the best moral action which can maximize utility. Through this theory, Paul and his family did not act accordingly. This shows that Paul was selfish and would have at least done something for their neighbor even if they were risking their lives. This is because it is related with the welfare and upholding the virtue ethics of humankind (Barrow, 2015). Deontology approach suggests that the ethical position is judged on the morality of the action based on its adherence to the rules and its consequences. According to this approach, Paul and his family had the will to help but would have risked their lives in order to save another and it was not guaranteed. This is because according to this theory Paul and his family were actions were justified on the basis of right over good (Corrigan, 2010). Virtue ethics approach emphasizes on the individual characteristics through ethical thinking capacity rather than the act of the rules themselves. This is because according to this approach it is ethical to offer assistance since it is human (Athanassoulis, 2013).

Valid distinction and the meaning of a peacemaker.

At one point Colonel Oliver said they were there as peacekeepers and not peace makers. There is no valid distinction since both deals with conflict. A Peacemaker is committed in telling the truth and reconcile any conflict at the expense of own comfort. They attempt to solve the differences, getting tough and opening up to enable moving on through healthy means for peace to prevail (Bailliet &Larsen, 2015).

The special obligation to the family and the reality of it.

 In the conversation between Paul and Tatiana, it is clear to say that to Paul nothing matters more than family. All his life the work he does is all about family and nothing can come before that. For Tatiana helping a neighbor is a priority since there are circumstances where they may also need help and in this case they were in a position to assist (Corrigan, 2010).. The obligation to the family exist but not to the level of overseeing wrong over right and forgetting the human in us. In an ideal real situation, there should be the willingness to help and assist those in need even though there lies an obligation to the family.

Paul action and the moral difference

            Paul is a Hutus and hosting Tutsis in his hotel shows that his action is permissible. He was unwilling to assist his neighbor though he is responsible for protecting over a thousand Tutsis by sheltering them in his hotel. He took a risk by protecting all these people who were from his wife’s tribe. This shows that he put self-interest aside and he did the best he could at that particular time. Through his action, it may not make a difference morally since the aim is to assist but at least there was a better side of him that can be seen through his action (Corrigan, 2010).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reference

Pearson, K., & George, T. (2005). Hotel Rwanda: Bringing the true story of an African hero to    film. New York: Newmarket Press.

Barrow. R, (2015); Utilitarianism; A Contemporary Statement; Routledge.

Corrigan, R. H. (2010). Ethics: A University guide. Gloucester: Progressive Frontiers Press.

Athanassoulis, N. (2013). Virtue ethics. London: Bloomsbury.

Bailliet, C. M., & Larsen, K. M. (2015). The international law of practice. Corby: Oxford            University Press.

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Casablanca

Cues 13 and 14, "Some of the Old Songs" and "Play It Sam" - 31:35-33:30 

Cue 15, As Time Goes By - 33:32-36:09 



Laura

Cue 11, The Portrait - 41:24-44:39

Cue 12, Mark - 46:33-47:41



You are to trace, identify, and write on the songs and leitmotifs as they occur. (For Casablanca, there are also a couple of songs in cues 13 and 14.) 

CHECK THE CUE LIST for each film to determine which leitmotifs to listen for. These may be heard more than once.

Be sure to cover the following:

1. Describe the musical characteristics and orchestration of the leitmotif and other dramatic music in the cue.

2. Describe the corresponding film narrative: action, characters, dialog, what we are seeing as we hear the leitmotif and other dramatic music.

3. Describe the function and meaning of the leitmotif and music scoring - how the music helps to tell the story in this scene or cue.

The paper must begin with an introductory paragraph giving a general overview of your topic.

This should then be followed by the body of your paper in which you analyze the music of each of these cues as they relate to the story and picture. Your concluding paragraph should consist of a comparison between these two films and their music scoring based on these scenes and cues, with reference also to the use of a theme song, whether as source music or as underscore.



The essay must be a minimum of three pages in length (12 pt. and double spaced, with one inch margins). 

If you are not sure of the name or spelling of characters, look them up rather than guessing!

Be sure to capitalize the names of the themes and other proper names.

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Guidelines:
Essays should be typed and double-spaced in Times New Roman font with 1-ich margins. The citation format for papers Should be MLA style or another recognized, consistent academic format. Failure to follow a consistent and correct format will result in a loss of points for the assignment.
Essays must be supported by a minimum of 5 sources. AT NO TIME MAY STUDENTS USE WIKIPEDIA AS A SOURCE FOR ESSAYS. Failure to fully and properly support essay arguments with source material will result in a loss of points for the assign.
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Instructions: Students will select a favorite song. The song must have a relationship as a theme between human beings.

Minimum of 1250 words

Include a copy of the lyrics ( does not count as the minimum typed words)

References Page in APA style

Students will analyze the song using  one concept  ( Conflict, Self-disclosure, Perception, Language,  Self-Concept, Knapp’s stages of Coming Together, Knapp’s Stages of Coming Apart) In your analysis, you may also discuss any line in the  song that sounds dysfunctional if it was actually said to someone : For  example ( “I can’t live without you,  My world is empty without you, Forget what happened in the past”) 

Do not quote from the song in your analysis. Refer to the song lyrics by line ( example : Line one of the song reveals that ……..)

Students will type the paper in essay format, with paragraphs using the following structure as a guideline:

Introduction
Indicate your Song ( title, group or person singing song)
Discuss briefly why you selected the song
Explain how you will analyze the song indicating the name and author of the textbook and the concept to be used from the textbook.
Next,  in a different paragraph-

Short summary of what song is about ( No more than one paragraph)
Afterwards in additional  paragraphs

Concept #1 

Define concept  (  Paraphrase your definition in detail using at least one paragraph-( mimimum 5 -7 sentences)  No quotes from the textbook. You may state in your paraphrased definition : The course textbook states that …….
Provide an example from the song to illustrate the concept. ( please paraphrase the song lyrics or  indicate which line of the song that you are referring to) 
  3. Share ( no T.M.I) an example that you observed either from real life or a popular movie.

Conclusion 

Summarize main points
Share  new insights gained  from analyzing the song  
Students are expected to follow typing guidelines as explained in the course syllabus for assignments.

Grading Rubric

Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation, Sentence Structure, paragraph use :  10 points

Precise Song summary  :  5  points

Analysis Using Concepts  : 20 points

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2.    How can an audience remain open-minded about people or situations that may end up different than they appear?

3.    How is “home” used in the film? What is the director trying to convey?

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5.    Why is the local police detective so bitter? What triggers his anger?

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7.    Was Dolores’s husband an effective villain?

8.    What does Vera’s comment mean: “Sometimes being a bitch is all a woman has to hold on to” and why is it used by both mother and daughter later in the film?

9.    What kind of genre(s) fits “Dolores Claiborne’ and why?

10.    How effective is the story told through its use of flashbacks? Why do you think it was filmed in this manner?

11.    How does the director highlight the mother-daughter bond in all its complexities?

12.    How does the cinematography change in the flashbacks vs. present-day scenes?

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What is virtual memory and how does it work?
How does the OS manage peripheral devices?
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