Civilians throughout the world constantly look at the US Army and assess what makes it operate the way it does. The realization is that it is not only the regulations that are a driving force behind the actions of the Army and its Soldiers, but also the collection of each individual Soldiers beliefs, morals, and actions that dictates the culture of the Army. This idea of what drives culture is what will be the focal point of this paper. Not in regards to the Army, but rather the country of France. Through research we can see that what makes French culture is the combination of religion, values, economy, politics, and military.
The colony of Massachusetts has had a very rich history since its founding in 1620. Some of the interesting facts are how the colonists interacted with the natives, and how the geography of the colony impacted daily life and the economy. Various myths and misconceptions have come about over the years about Massachusetts as well. Before the Pilgrims came to Massachusetts, the Pokanoket nation lived here, and once the colonists arrived, their relationship quickly grew negative.
“Music has always been both a barometer measuring and responding to society's problems and possibilities, and the twentieth century was a period that witnessed the emergence of a diverse range of musical styles and genres, each seemingly in reaction to the dominant sociopolitical concerns of the day” (Morgan). Presley, Dylan, and Joplin had the greatest influence on American culture in the 1960’s. Elvis had a great influence on American culture through his influence on music, affect on American culture, and his legacy. Elvis also known as “the King” or “the King of Rock and Roll”was very popular in the 1960’s. Presley created new styles by gyrating his hips and dressing differently.
(2022, July 28). "The Lost Boys" Through a Dracula lens highlights the film's queer subtext on its 35th anniversary. Black Girl Nerds. https://blackgirlnerds.com/the-lost- boys-through-a-dracula-lens-highlights-the-films-queer-subtext-on-its-35th-anniversary/ Holub, C. (2017, July 31). 7 things in 'The Lost Boys' you notice only as an adult.
Throughout history, the world has been significantly influenced by the convergence of people and ideas, leading to advancements and tragedies across the globe. In 1492, Christopher Columbus arrived in the Americas under the Spanish flag. His journey marked the beginning of European colonization of countless indigenous tribes, also creating a system of trade routes between Europe, Africa, and the Americas that lasted from the 16th to the 19th century. This trade involved the exchange of goods, people, and crops between three continents. Similarly, the Middle East was connected to a vast network of trade routes known as the Silk Road.
The Puritans came to the new world in the early 1600’s to build a wold where there religion could be purified from many of the corrupt ways of the Church of England. The Massachusetts Bay colony gave new hope for those fighting for a new way of life. Puritanism was responsible for shaping much of America. Ideas of Puritan culture is not only important because they were the first ones to travel to the country, but because they offered ideas that are still established in American culture. Our works habits reflect a Protestant work ethic.
America is one of the most diverse nations in the world. It is a melting pot of cultures, which has made it a great nation. This variety of cultures has helped impact and build America into the great nation we are today. One of the cultures that has influenced America is the Black Culture. This particular culture is known for their evolution of music and fashion and also their trendsetting skills in hair and dance.
The character of Dracula, the famous vampire created by Bram Stoker, has been changed and reimagined countless times in literature, film, and other media. However, two recent retellings of the Dracula story, the film "Dracula Untold" and the graphic novel "Dracula Son of the Dragon," focus on the historical figure of Vlad the Impaler as a source of inspiration. Vlad was born in 1431 in Sighișoara, Transylvania, to Vlad II Dracul, a member of the Order of the Dragon, a group of nobles dedicated to defending Christendom against the Ottoman Empire. Vlad spent much of his early life in captivity in the Ottoman court, where he learned about their military tactics and became fluent in Turkish. In 1448, Vlad and his younger brother Radu led an unsuccessful
Nosferatu (1922) is from Dracula by Bram Stoker. Nosferatu was directed by F.W. Murneau. A clerk’s assistant named Jonathon goes to visit Dracula because Dracula wants to buy a house. It is weird in Transylvanian, and after one night Jonathon has bite marks on his neck. From the looks of things Dracula is a vampire and has begun to like Jonathon’s wife.
The introduction of slavery to the New World was an important aspect that shaped and influenced American culture to what it is today. The introduction of slaves set up the scene for white superiority and domination amongst American society. Slavery started in 1619, when Africans were brought from Africa over to the New World, through a transport system called the “Middle Passage”, to serve as free labor for tobacco production. African slaves became essential to tobacco production and the economy, as the Native Americans that were previously used as slaves, died off from smallpox and other European diseases. With no other option for free laborers, they looked to Africans.
The portrayal of Dracula through Dracula, Blade and Buffy the Vampire Slayer vastly changes between each movie, but still keeps some of the base conventions. Traditionally, vampires are called Counts, live in Transylvania and live in castles. Physical appearance includes fangs, pale skin, sleeping in coffins and have dark brown/black hair with the power of being immortal. The appearance of Dracula is similar to the movie Dracula and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, both Dracula’s have long dark brown hair, with long nails and they are above average height with a small
Doubtless he created a model for the classical vampire which was developed by the ages. In 21st century Stephanie Meyer composed a romantic book using modificated vamp creatures. Mixture of classical personality of the villain and born in her dream figures of perfection. Described earlier differences present how vampires changed during time. In spite of all I cannot deny both ‘Dracula’ and ‘Twilight’ turned out to be World phenomenon.
For example, in Bram Stoker's famous novel Dracula, published in 1897, the vampire is presented as a monster and everyone is scared, but not sure what exactly it is, similar to Victorian England's fears about immigration and cultural change. Similarly, the vampire serves as a metaphor for teenage depression and anxiety, as well as sexual awakening in the Twilight series, which debuted in 2005, resembling more of a modern point of view, the movies present modern anxieties and problems about identity and relationships among young people. Also, vampires have been used to show modern issues such as feelings of addiction, power, and mortality, among others; however it’s more they feel entitled over people and feel as if they are better. They may be viewed as symbols of human wants and concerns, and as such, their representation frequently reflects the values and worries of the culture in which they are
Vampires have been a common monster used in horror literature; dating back to the 18th century. These creatures have been able to make an identity for themselves within the genre. For years authors have been able to take the essence of the vampire’s identity and ability by turning it into something new. The reinvention allows for there to be a fresh new take on the vampire’s identity and ability. The original template for a vampire has been created through Bram Stokers, Dracula.
Some of the same dashing romantic quality in Dracula can be seen in the British BBC TV adaptation Count Dracula (1977), which cast Louis Jourdan as Dracula, but in other respects the version is very closely based on the incidents and characterisations of the novel and gained considerable critical acclaim and a large audience. In contrast to many literary adaptations of the time however, the 155- minute production used state-of-the-art film and video effects to present the story as hallucinatory and nightmarish rather than static and naturalistic. In 1979, ABC television in the USA presented a made-for-TV movie version of Stoker's novel called The Vampyre, co-written by Stephen Bochco, better known in recent years for series such as Hill Street
