Far and Away Essay
FAR AND AWAY ESSAY I first watched the movie “Far and Away” when it came out in 1992 and thought of it as a love story. However, after seeing it again in what I would hope would be an older, wiser and more mature me, now understand that it is definitely a portrayal of seeking freedom from wealthy landlords and the American dream of owning something of their own.
Shannon Christie and Joseph Donelly venture from their Irish homeland by boat in order to find and live out their dream. Shannon is seeking to ____________, and Joseph to find his own land, and opportunity not available in Ireland. Having the freedom to own land is a sign of prosperity and gratification. We in today's society relate to Joseph's experiences and ambitions. We all seek out prosperity and gratification as well.
What did you learn about immigrant life? Joseph and Shannon immigrated to the United States with promises of a better life. When the Irish arrived off the boats they were immediately treated poorly. After Shannon is robbed of her silver spoons which would have given them money to start their new freedom, they were immediately guided to a poor area to seek shelter. The Irish as a group were shunned and turned away from many job opportunities confronted by signs stating "Irish Need Not Apply" or “I don’t hire Irish”. The Irish Americans were subjected to a dual labor market. During the late 1800's, after the first large Irish immigration into America,
Factory life?
Urban life and crime?
Political bosses?
Railroads?
Land rush?
In the film “Far and Away” there is a clear representation of the “American Dream”. The “American Dream” is ones’ hope for a better quality of life and a higher standard of living than their parents’. In the film that better quality and higher standard is revolved around the idea of freedom.
Joseph Donnely ventures from his homeland and travels to the U.S.A. in order to live out this dream of America. He wants to attain the freedom to live a
Shannon Christie and Joseph Donelly venture from their Irish homeland by boat in order to find and live out their dream. Shannon is seeking to ____________, and Joseph to find his own land, and opportunity not available in Ireland. Having the freedom to own land is a sign of prosperity and gratification. We in today's society relate to Joseph's experiences and ambitions. We all seek out prosperity and gratification as well.
What did you learn about immigrant life? Joseph and Shannon immigrated to the United States with promises of a better life. When the Irish arrived off the boats they were immediately treated poorly. After Shannon is robbed of her silver spoons which would have given them money to start their new freedom, they were immediately guided to a poor area to seek shelter. The Irish as a group were shunned and turned away from many job opportunities confronted by signs stating "Irish Need Not Apply" or “I don’t hire Irish”. The Irish Americans were subjected to a dual labor market. During the late 1800's, after the first large Irish immigration into America,
Factory life?
Urban life and crime?
Political bosses?
Railroads?
Land rush?
In the film “Far and Away” there is a clear representation of the “American Dream”. The “American Dream” is ones’ hope for a better quality of life and a higher standard of living than their parents’. In the film that better quality and higher standard is revolved around the idea of freedom.
Joseph Donnely ventures from his homeland and travels to the U.S.A. in order to live out this dream of America. He wants to attain the freedom to live a