Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life

that were used in these two films, “Lara Croft: The Tomb Raider” and “The piano”. I am to discuss the attitudes towards the gender roles that are in both time-lines of these films and the way in which these notions of gender are made and shaped by the historic and economic events. Both roles in the films are seen as completely different, Lara Croft as a highly intelligent and beautiful women, she’s described as a rich English girl who ventures into ancient tombs and ruins around the world. Ada as

stirred the pot--the portrayal of Lara’s character as a determined, skilled adventurer-in-training resonated well with consumers (Meltzer, 2013). Tomb Raider (2013) sold 8.5 million copies, becoming the most successful game in the entire franchise. Although a single game may not make up for the years of objectified portrayals, the 2013 reboot allowed Lara Croft to become the empowering icon that many fans of the series, men and women, once struggled to see her as: “Gamers came to recognise her as fearless

manipulation is achieved through sexual means and blatant objectification of women. Quite ironic considering the current disparity between how our young men view women in society and the subsequent sexploitation that occurs. Tomb Raider follows a similar framework, however this time Lara uses her body to coerce and manipulate, without engaging in any sexual acts. While pondering why her colleague, Terry, didn’t shoot the man trying to kill her in the previous scene, she lures him into a compromising sexual

Self-Promotion and Celebrity Endorsements of Healthy Lifestyles In his book Celebrity and Power: Fame in Contemporary Culture, P. David Marshall states "The close scrutiny that is given to celebrities is to accentuate the possibility and potential for individuals to shape themselves unfettered by the constraints of a hierarchical society" (246). Therefore, celebrities are seen as role models for a lifestyle that might never be fully attainable by the average person, but can be imitated. What

This analysis will compare Hesiod’s two versions of Pandora’s creation story and discuss her representation as man’s first scapegoat and Greco-Roman attitudes towards women, marriage, and family life in relation to Hesiod’s own misogyny. Hesiod’s two versions of Pandora are the earliest and most recognised depictions, although she is most recognised as Pandora of Pandora’s Box (actually a Jar). Originally however, she was an unnamed woman in Theogony

“I’ve spent muddy days watching young lads beat the hell out of each other. But once in a while, there’s one that comes along and lifts your heart.” --Glen Foy in “Goal! The Dream Begins” GOAL! THE DREAM BEGINS Production Information Like every kid, Santiago Munez has a big dream. But unlike every kid, he’s given the rare opportunity to make that dream come true—if he’s willing to put his fears aside, travel thousands of miles from home, and hold his own with some of the best in the world. The