Directed by PJ Hogan, this bright, yet sad, film focuses on Australian family life and the meaning of "success." ... This scene is symbolic of the way Muriel is treated throughout the movie and the way she acts in return. ... There are no marital affairs, and each member of the household plays an active part in family life. ... There are funny parts, like the suspicious friendship between Bill and Deidre. "What a coincidence," these two call out when they run into each other awfully regularly, though a major portion of the story is solemn. ...

• Word Count: 634
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

In section 2 of DOMA, it defines marriage as "only a legal union between one man and one woman. (Giving the definition to marriage a whole new meaning) Not only is this ruling completely contradictory within itself, but it's unmoral and unjust towards our society as a whole. ... (Changing the meaning of marriage (to specifically filter out homosexuals interested in marriage) to a legal union between one man and one woman as husband and wife) is by no means, playing by the rules. ... If the definition of marriage can be so quickly defined in such a narrow minded manner, then what about th...

• Word Count: 2230
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In a sense, "Pride and Prejudice" is the story of two courtships - those between Darcy and Elizabeth and Bingley and Jane. ... Much of this change away from Charlotte's notion of the practicality and economics of partnership has to do with the rise of individualism throughout the 18th century; a change that noted the rise of affected individualism - meaning an outlook on personal relationships that emphasizes the emotional rewards to, and autonomy of, each individual and his or her personal sense of self-satisfaction. ... The telescreen also acts as a window for the government ...

• Word Count: 1738
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: Undergraduate