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China's all seeing eye, V for vendetta, and the Pacifists Response to September 11th all share the common  theme of an over powering Government. V for vendetta has obvious scenes in the movie expressing the power of the dictatorship. The security systems in china are so good that they may violate human rights, and the Pacifist explains that America is a violent war raging country that cares only about killing the enemy. Personal Freedom is at stake in each one of these situations, the most basic human rights are stripped of people in V for Vendetta, just as they are in China's security cameras, and just as the pacifist describes America

contraversial fashion ad

This advertisement from Sisley clothing suggests fashion is an addicting drug. I do not know why they would create such a negative ad, but the negative description may be what draws in the customers. Just as the phrase  "sex sells" explains why dirty movies and shows do so well, this photo suggests people are attracted to other hidden pleasures what they spend money on. The facial expressions and the messy hair of these models suggest they are unhealthy and tired, the company is assuming target audience is attracted to this. The Picture says people who wearSisley are associated with a wild party life, the table they are sitting at resembles that of a night club, and the dresses they have on are perfect examples of dance club attire. The bag of cocaine  is moved to the side so that they may get to the real stuff, a little white dress. The dress is obviously more of a rush than cocaine, so it must provide a fulfilling lifestyle. Under the Sisley label the words "fashion junkie" explain that the models are experienced fashion addicts who know what to buy, or snort. Young people may look at this ad and think it is disturbing, but they will associate it with a fun night out.

Superhero Double Consciousness

Many superheroes live  in forms of double consciousness every day. The fact that they have two different lives automatically guarantees a split personality, a super hero cannot behave the same way when in costume and when not. The expectations of society change when they change who they are. When Peter Parker goes to work his boss does not expect him to save any lives or defend anyone's honor, Spider-Man must  always look at himself the way the city of New York would see him and try to please the people around him. This is a common factor in the lives of most superheroes. Some super heroes may have the natural split personality such as The Hulk, Bruce Banner often does not remember what he does as the hulk, and could not control himself if he wanted to. Double Mindedness in a superhero's life is one of the issues commonly portrayed in the movies and comics, it is a difficult task to put a costume on everyday and still maintain who you really are as a person. This may not be as hard for Tony Stark, but many superheroes do not know who they really are after trying to balance both of their two different lives. The X-men have to deal with this issue worse then others, "mutants"  are considered outcasts. In the X-men comics and movies society casts them out and does not appreciate what they do, when other heroes are considered celebrities. The X-men have to be very careful in what they do, always trying to please the outside world and make a good name for themselves. They must examine themselves through the eyes of others even more than any other superheroes, while maintaining who they really are as a person. Double consciousness can be viewed as a real identity crisis when pertaining to the lives of superheroes

The Cave

"The Allegory in the Cave" explains the situation of the people dwelling in the cave simply listening and hoping to see whats going on out in the world. The Cave dwellers do not know what it is like in the world, they have been in the cave all of their life. These people our held captive in the cave where they can achieve nothing, but they will never fail at anything. The story explains a lot more than the story of the cave, it explains what the cave is in all of our lives. Some of us may have been born in the cave and still live in it today, watching the outside shadows but afraid to explore what its like to live free. The  cave is a challenge we all face in our lives and there is no questioning the outside is much better. The Inside of the cave is a mediocre, risk free environment that never allows you to accomplish your goals. The outside of the cave is for those who are working toward success in their every day lives.