Billy Elliot is a movie based in the 1980's where we see a typical English family transitioning from traditional family views to modern family views. ... But with the modern change in gender roles in society, our current views allow us to "switch camera angels" and just focus on the talent. ... He is the symbol of the struggle between maintaining the appropriate balance of modern and traditional, and in which situations we should use each view. ... Billy is getting ready for ballet, hiding his ballet shoes, Jackie is in the bathroom getting ready for work, and Tony is getting re...

• Word Count: 1889
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Amy's anticipated tears begin to pour, "Daddy, don't worry, I just miss you being home with me."" ... I'm sorry I haven't gone to New Jersey to be with you. ... With each increasing year of my life, my father came home later and later each evening from work and with this on her side, my mother became more and more involved in her children's lives. My parents had not slept in the same room since I was six years old and they only communicated when necessary. ... My parents' stubbornness to adapt to one another's child-rearing style damaged their partnership and...

• Word Count: 3707
• Approx Pages: 15
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate