Mona Lisa Smile: Comparison

The teaching style that Katherine Watson taught was a new pedagogy to her students and the institution. She was breaking the mold that was expected of her and in turn, challenging her students to break the molds that were expected of them as well. She opposed conformity and instead, sought to give her students choices, allow them to formulate their own opinion on thing and teach them to decisions for themselves. In Charles Dickens’ novel Hard Times however, the character Mr. Gradgrind takes a very opposite stance on teaching than that of Ms. Watson. Gradgrind believes people should be taught the facts and facts only and that having an opinion is not necessary as long as you know the facts. Ms. Watson stood for individuality whereas Mr. Gradgrind stood for conformity, that is the main difference between the two I think.

Mona Lisa Smile: Review

The movie Mona Lisa Smile was a great film. Based on true events, the compelling dramatization centers around the strict de rigueur women of the 1950's were faced with. Katherine Watson, challenged the stiff views held by society and the institution. She influenced people by questioning the social and educational norms placed on women during that time. The paint by numbers scene in the movie is illiterative of the originality and freedom of expression most women were deprived of. 

Mona Lisa Smile: First Thoughts

Based on the trailer we just watched, I have a feeling that this movie will based upon women in history getting an education. I think the movie is supposed to be inspiring. It seemed to be portraying women not really having a place in society other than being wives. I this this will be a very good movie. I'm interested to see how it actually turns out.

College Exams

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