Faeries, gnomes, goblin kings, dreams, symbolism and fantasy; these are the most essential building blocks in the wildly creative world of Jim Henson's movie, "Labyrinth." This film, while meant for the entertainment of children, carries many adult themes that Henson and his co-creators George Lucas and David Bowie, carefully veiled in myth, humor, and fantasy. Many children find entertainment in "transporting" themselves into mystical realms through reading fiction novels, watching movies, and the creative outlet of pure imagination. However, when children reach adulthood, this practice of "make-believe " becomes something of an anomaly, something that the child is expected to leave behind as he or she matures. Labyrinth is a film made for the soul purpose to push these boundaries, showcasing a main character that is wedged between childhood and adulthood, and her journey as she strives to separate the two. .
During his lifetime, Jim Henson, director and creator of Labyrinth, was most famous for his additions to the genre of children's fiction. Each of his movies, however, was centered on moral lessons and the dynamics of good and evil, and Labyrinth is no exception. "Decency and innocence are packed with deconstruction, parody and wit. Sharp, multilayered storytelling - absurd, affectionate and socially concerned - uses everything from modern media genres to folklore, playing to an intelligent audience " (Pompe, 2001). Labyrinth is a multifaceted movie that uses symbolism and fantasy to tell the tale of a young girl's journey from childhood to adolescence.
Labyrinth is a cult classic; there is no denying that fact. The richly designed set, characters and music create a magical experience that is truly difficult to ignore. The story begins with the main character, Sarah, as she stands in a garden dressed in a long, white gown and flower tiara. In her hand she holds a playbook, with the title Labyrinth inscribed on the cover in gold lettering.
These mantras were prevalent in many of Walt Disney's works, the founder and creator of Disney, and Jim Henson, the creator of the Muppets, and Sesame Street. ... Were Walt Disney and Jim Henson innovators? Were Walt Disney's and Jim Henson's innovations disruptive or sustained? ... "Walt Disney: The triumph of the American Imagination "). ... "How Jim Henson Worked.") ...
Comfort Woman The intersections of Maria Rosa Henson's life The purpose of this paper is to examine the intersections of Maria's life and how they affected her life chances and choices. ... There was a lot of just wife and mother, and some of her wartime ordeal within the character of Maria Rosa Henson. ... Maria Henson has long been seen as an amazingly strong woman who paved the way for other women to share the secrets as a comfort woman. ... Maria Henson was born on December 5, 1927 in the village of Pasay. ... Maria Henson was married after the war to a rebel leader, Do...
There was a lot of just wife and mother, and some of her wartime ordeal within the character of Maria Rosa Henson. ... Maria Henson has long been seen as an amazingly strong woman who paved the way for other women to share the secrets as a comfort woman. ... Although Maria Henson had been offended by comments made to her, the real motive for her schooling was to become a doctor and get the education that her mother (Julia) did not receive. ... Maria Henson was born on December 5, 1927 in the village of Pasay. ... Maria Henson was married after the war to a rebel leader, Doming. ...
These environments were called labyrinths. ... It is also the primary shape of labyrinths. ... Labyrinths do have changes in directions. ... Labyrinths also have early Christian connections. ... However, in an eleven- circuit labyrinth it takes twelve circles to make the 11 circuits, so it would be the product of heaven times earth, or three times four. ...
In Josiah Henson's narrative, The True Life of Josiah Henson, he articulates that religion remains the common language for all people; no matter the social class or race of an individual, the word of God remains unbiased. ... Henson encourages patience and prayer, stating that all men remain influenced by a higher authority. Throughout his narrative, The Life of Josiah Henson, Henson relates the cruel treatment inflicted upon himself. ... Henson states that by asserting their morality and religious conviction, slaves will reveal their humanity, thus inspiring abolition. ... Josiah Hens...
Every thought, feeling or vision that is not directly a product of sight, sound, smell, taste or touch, i.e. of the present circumstances, is a part of imagination. But if imagination is creation, then knowledge, memories and feelings, which are already ingrained in our minds, cannot or should not be considered as a product of imagination, as they do not involve any creating, only opening a file in our heads. ... Imagination is also an important factor in the development of humanity in general. ... Almost any human discovery from the Stone Age till the present could be and probably is a direct...
Trademarks are used for a lot of different products ranging from a to z. ... One case was the Jim Hensen Productions Vs. ... This case was about the Jim Hensen making a humorous link to the domestic luncheon meat SPAM. ... So the Hormel Corporation filed a civil lawsuit, to verify the legality of the Henson Productions" use of the Spa"am character. ... When the court made the final decision they stated that Jim Hensen Productions and its council acted in good faith, without "predatory intent" to capitalize on consumer confusion between the two products. ...
The labyrinth is the story itself. ... The labyrinth represented is the gradual loss of his physical self. ... The General in His Labyrinth instead centers on sickness, despair, and death winning out over love. Conclusion This was Márquez's first historical fiction in which the characters did not spring entirely from his imagination. Instead Símon Bólivar stepped from the pages of history directly into the imagination of the author. ...
Examining the symbols of the unicorn, coffin, and movies, Tennessee Williams seems to be saying that there is more comfort in illusion and imagination than in reality, developing the theme of fantasy verses reality. ... JIM: What kind of a thing is this one supposed to be? ... JIM: A unicorn, huh? ... "JIM: Aw, aw, aw. ... JIM: It's lost its " LAURA: Horn! ...