Cool Essays

In the film Cool Runnings, the characters break down several barriers by being the first Jamaican bobsledding team. Throughout the film there are more positive messages than any other sports film. This film is about four Jamaican men who create a bobsled team and try to compete in the 1988 Winer Olympics. The movie portrays all the perfect qualities of sports psychology such as goal setting, leadership, determination and motivation. Together these men come together and represent their country since

In one’s business life and personal life, stress is something that will occur on a regular basis. The film Cool Runnings is a great film in exhibiting the experience of stress as well as the sources and consequences affiliated with stress. At some point in life the experience of stress will occur and discovering ways to cope or manage this stress are essential. This film shows various ways in coping with stress and also provides beneficial lessons that viewers can acquire and utilize in the future

“Feel the rhythm, feel rhyme, get on up, it’s bobsled time,” says Doug E. Doug in the movie Cool Runnings. This movie isn’t just about how an unlikely Jamaican bobsled team qualifies for the Olympics, it teaches the viewer about leadership, hard work, and persistence. These are only some of the many life lessons presented throughout the film. The plot development, life lessons, music, character development as well as the humor are what make this film so special. By recreating the genre of comedic

In the movie Cool Runnings written by Jon Turteltaub there are three runners and push kart driver who made a Jamaican bobsled team to go to Calgary, Canada to compete in the 1988 winter Olympics games. An important scene in the movie is when they are leaving Jamaica and arriving in Calgary Canada. Different types of techniques are used to show that they don't fit in in their new setting and are outcasts. Contrast of colour is used to show that Sanka, Deris, Junior and Yul don't belong in there

Cool Hand Luke Test Option (A) Cool Hand Luke showed many rebellious attitudes throughout his incarceration on the chain gang. This rebellious attitude could be an insight to the human spirit as it calls out to never give up and to be persistent in what one believes. The idea of bucking the system should be handled with intelligence and great care as it is always dangerous going against the masses. Cool Hand Luke’s rebellion could be seen in his fighting with actor George Kennedy. George had beaten

poem "We Real Cool" addresses the theme of mortality, especially in the context of destructive behaviors. While other topics present themselves, the varying crafts included in the essay point to the fast-burning flame of the speakers. Using identifying phrases with multiple interpretations, a short and to-the-point meter, and lyrical alliteration and assonance, Brooks tells a compelling tale of seven ill-fated youth. Gwendolyn Brooks, an African-American poet, likely wrote "We Real Cool" about young

Gwendolyn Brooks wrote “We Real Cool” in 1959 and is the third one from her book. It is a very short poem but has a deeper meaning to it. “We Real Cool” features a group of people who rebel and do bad stuff in order to have that “bad boy” connotation. Brooks wrestles with the theme of rebellion and how they experience the consequences of such actions. This poem spoke to me about things I experience in life, but it can also be universally applied to anyone else. Brooks applies a universal theme

In the film “Cool Hand Luke,” directed by Stuart Rosenberg, a man reaches a low point in life and cuts the tops off of parking meters while intoxicated. He is sent to a chain gang prison and is sentenced for two years. It is here where Luke, the main character, along with the other inmates experience events that alter their views on life. Luke's character develops throughout the story from carefree and energetic to hopeless, yet fulfilled. The strange aura that Luke has change normal chain gang prison

Gang life is portrayed as tough, cool and dangerous, showing that many people in gangs had thick skin and could fight well. However in reality gangsters were always at risk of being harmed or killed. Both in the poem “We Real Cool” by Gwendolyn Brooks and the article “What’s it Like to be a Gang Member?” by Bill Lee, portray the risks gang members faced and their everyday lives. Both passages also illustrate the terrible outcome of what happens when being part of a gang. The article represents life

"We Real Cool" by Gwendolyn Brooks portrays the plight of the rebellious youth in all their glory. In this poem, the author utilizes unique meter and verse to add to the story she's conveying. The pool players in this poem are rogue youths and Brooks attempts to understand their lives. The tone conveyed in the poem adds a slightly ominous tint to the picture of the pool players. Brooks uses this poem to convey the plight of the pool player’s existence and urge the reader to see the fun the pool players

In both What’s it Like to be a Gang Member by Bill Lee and We Real Cool by Gwendolyn Brooks, gang life is portrayed as fun and cool, yet dangerous, demonstrating that fun things that look cool, can really be just the opposite. Both the poem and the article show how cool it was to be in a gang, and the fun that gang members have. They also show how dangerous it is and all of the risks there are. In the article What's it like to be a Gang Member, it uses facts and personal experiences and stories to

Stuart Rosenberg’s 1967 film, Cool Hand Luke follows the story of Luke Jackson, a non-conformist, veteran with blatant disregard for authority while serving time in a Southern, rural prison. The opening scene of this film features a brief incident of Luke “beheading” parking meters while intoxicated. As he destroys public property, the ‘Violation’ warning flashes, foreshadowing his inevitable arrest. When the police arrive to arrest Luke for the minor public disturbance, he is asked for his motive

I was excited that I couldn’t sleep. I paced around my room once, then twice, then a third time. I was thinking about what I was about to do tomorrow that would change history. My name and picture would be on magazines and online. I was going to the past. When I was done pacing, I went downstairs. Took some sleeping pills and automatically felt droopy. I made it to my bed and put on the covers and slept. Tomorrow was going to be a good day. This year was an innovative year. Inventors were in their

The transition from Primary school to Post-Primary school is a difficult time for anyone involved. It is one of the most drastic changes that students will ever encounter in the educational career. The transition is typically filled with anticipation and anxiety about homework, teachers, peers, academic rigor, school rules, getting lost, and many more factors. For the typical student, it is a whirlwind of emotion and anxiety. For students with special needs, these worries become even more prominent

Everyone says that being in love is not as easy as it seems, in this case it wasn’t easy, but it was so worth it. Being in love with Wyatt was the only thing that didn’t screw me over. It was the only thing in my life that didn’t make me want to run away when things got a little rough. He felt different than anything I’ve ever felt in my life. He was the one thing I thought wouldn’t change. His consistency was breathtaking for me. I never got used to the way he felt, I never got used to him. I

Jenny could not hold her excitement. It was almost her 16th birthday and she was so anxious to see what her friends had planned for her. For the past week, Jenny had been implying that she wanted a birthday party thrown for her, She knew her friends would not disappoint her. It was finally the day Jenny had been waiting for. She woke up with a huge smile on her face ready to start the day. Jenny did her hair, her makeup, and put on a cute outfit that she had planned for the day. Jenny headed downstairs

St. Patrick’s Day is an Irish cultural/religious celebration, and because of this you just never know what to expect. Here is what may happen to you this St. Patrick’s Day, Saturday the 17th. Aries (March 21-April 19) You’ll go to an amusement park. It’s never been a secret that you love amusement parks. You love thrills, to go fast, for wind to run its fingers through your hair and push your head back. You love to feel like you’re flying, like you’re a free bird able to soar across the sky. Only

When I was 14 years-old I got my first job at a family diner that was “circus themed”. The roof looked like the top of a circus tent and the menu had a tendency of naming specialty burgers and cheesesteaks things like, the “fire-eater” and the “side-show”. I worked there for five years before the restaurant closed in 2016. Although the closest the establishment ever got to incorporating animals was hiring a bi-weekly clown who made balloon animals, when the building went up for sale PETA put in

Johnny isn 't school smart, but he sure is practical. After innocent johnny killed a Soc, he only took a second to cool down and then started to make a plan. Almost anyone would break down for a long time before even thinking about getting up on their feet. But johnny, he is different. He knew that he would get jail time if the buzz caught him (pg 57-58). Another scene where Johnny was street smart was when He decided to dye his hair and cutting Pony’s hair. This was especially smart because the

Faith Eleby- Jazz, Pop, Rock Dr. Keast The Cool era was filled with hot aggressive rhythms with sophisticated harmonies and notations. It began to flourish and started consecutive from about 1949 - 1951. Ironically, Cool jazz had its African American roots and it was white musicians who began to represent Cool jazz. The Cool Era’s name sake was derived from the way music made the listener feel as well as how the music sounded. Cool Era can be described as having mellow, soft tones and emotion