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Parallel Characters

King Kong was on TNT over the weekend. I tuned in and loved it just as much as I did when I watched it in the theater. I wanted to write an essay afterward! The relationship between Anne and the ape was so touching, and I enjoyed that they were parallel characters-- she not belonging in his world, he not belonging in hers; both lose the people they cherish, and both protect the other from danger; at many points in the plot, they were bound physically and emotionally to each other.  When they're together, they have that companionship they seek.

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Sandy said…
hahaha your entry was so funny. Especially the part about your neighbor's trash. And the dogs. hahahahaha xiao si wo le. :)


is there anyone who could help you look for housing in NY? Katy (from our floor) is in NY, you want her email? it's cellersk@gmail.com if you want to contact her. I feel like maybe working a little will definitely help, but when do you plan on moving out there? Will it before the summer ends? When does SCHOOL START?? (AHH!! Freakin exciting!)

I want to re-read Harry Potter too.. hopefully in the summer if I'm more free... I'm going to watch King Kong when I get the chance! And Edward Scissorhands!! I will I will, and then I'll tell you what I think when I'm done. ^__^

I miss you, I hope you're taking care.

And you're not fat. What poppycock. :)
April 19, 2008 at 11:26 AM
Sandy said…
Hey, I was reading the NYT and I saw this. Maybe it'll be useful! I haven't read the entire thing yet, haha.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/20/realestate/20COV.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
April 19, 2008 at 12:47 PM
Ming said…
i want to see the picture of the puzzle! and yeah..king kong paper, slightly dorkish haha..
April 19, 2008 at 11:01 PM
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