Wednesday, April 30, 2008

eight

in character

3.
Scarlett O'Hara had an impact on our culture because she was a different kind of woman than what was usually depicted in novels. She was selfish, she believed she was better than pretty much everyone but a lot of people still like her and want her to succeed. Scarlett was a strong woman in the time of the Civil War- when women needed to step up and take control which is what she did. She showed that they can survive and be resilient but she also had a nasty side because she held a lot of views of her own superiority.

Indiana Jones had a large impact on our culture because it seems almost everyone has seen the three Indiana Jones movies. He is a fascinating character because as a teacher he seems almost boring and lecturing but then he goes into the field and Indiana Jones becomes a full adventure character. Indiana Jones has many characteristics which are good in society today such as he is courageous and can problem solve but most of his methods of archeology are not right and that has had an impact on our culture as well.

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Harry Potter has had a big impact on our culture because so many people, adults and kids, have read all of the Harry Potter novels mulitple times. I think that he has had such a big impact because it is such a fantasy world with witches that is allows people to escape their everyday life and just imagine themselves friends with Harry Potter. Harry is also a good guy, many bad things have happened to him throughout his life but he proves that good triumphs over evil and throughout the many books there are many questions about Harry's character that make him more intriguing and make you want to keep reading.

2 comments:

Lindsey said...

I like that you chose Harry Potter! He has made such a huge impact on our society!

kelsey said...

I like the character of Scarlett O'Hara. I think it is very important to have a strong female character. Especially in that time period where women were depicted as dependents.