alexandra stratakis
Mar Adentro
Euthanasia is something that I ever gave much thought to so I didn’t really have an opinion about it before watching the movie Mar Adentro. In the movie it was hard to understand why such a charming, well-loved man would want to die. I know he is paralyzed but why would that make you want to take your life? I think this is the question that...
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Programa de television
I have watched multiple television programs since I have been in Spain. I have watched a game show, a dance competition, and the news. They all have many similarities to programs in the United States and very little differences. None of them seemed to be censured in anyway, however they are shows that don’t have much to censor. One thing t...
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Oscar Martinez Tapia Presentation
I thought this presentation was very good. While I went into the class having a sense of the history of Spain, I did not know much about it. Usually, I am not fond of learning about politics and government, however Oscar had a good way of keeping me interested. The government in Spain is one that has gone back and fourth over the past centu...
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Volver
Pedro Almodovar has created another role for women with this film. In his films he always creates a character that is not so strong at first, but overcomes whatever hardships she is facing and ends up being somewhat happy or content in the end. This film, like the other we’ve seen in class, has a woman that is married and has a child. This wom...
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The roles of women and men in Spain
Since I have been in Spain I have noticed a difference in the role of different genders. There have been a couple occasions where I have witnessed men acting superior to women. One experience was on the train. We were on our way back from Cadiz and the train was over booked. There were seats filled and people that had official seating. In...
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Bodas de Sangre
Frederico Garcia Lorca’s play was one that gave me mixed emotions. I thought that the plot of the play was very dark and depressing with some comedy added in. From the start, the play was very intense and emotional. The woman that played the mother was good at capturing the heartache and suffering that she had gone through with the death of...
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Que he hecho yo para merecer esto?
Pedro Almodovar’s, “Que he hecho yo para merecer esto?”, is a film that depict a completely dysfunctional family in Spain trying to make do with what they have. I found the film odd yet interesting. The characters that Almodovar created each had a significant part in adding to the authenticity and outrageousness of the film. Many parts in t...
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La Feria de Jerez
La feria de Jerez was a wonderful experience. I thought the whole thing was very beautiful. The fair was full of colors and life it really showed a big part of the Spanish culture. I think that tradition is very important in the Spanish culture and certain traditions have been carried on for many years. One main thing that stood out at the...
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Interviews
In my Spanish language class there is a diverse group of people from all around the world. We were discussing stereotypes and realities the other day and I got a good sense of what other people from around the world think of Americans. At first we were asked to say what we think stereotypes of our own country were. I said that people feel t...
