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  1. Nov 9, 2023 · Idol chuckles. “But it was great that we were on that show, because it [later] showed that I did have the ability to be on MTV. That was the thing — just the way I looked, I could be on MTV ...

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  2. Mar 25, 2024 · Wilson said she believed the advice was basically just common sense—until she began working with a nightmare co-star of her own. "It really sunk in what they were meaning by that, older people ...

    • Overall Story
    • Main Character
    • Influence Character
    • Relationship Story

    Being

    1. Overall Story Signpost 1What it means to be a teen is explored in the objective story.  Judy appears as “a dirty tramp” (Stern 5) to her father because of her red lipstick, when she is just trying to act like a grown woman, using a woman’s props; Jim imitates a siren.  When he is reprimanded by a police officer he asks: “Want me to imitate a stupid cop?” (Stern 7); Buzz and Judy act like they are in love, when there is no real affection between the popular couple; and so forth. 2. Overall...

    Becoming

    1. Overall Story Signpost 2Judy and her family explore the shifting relationships that occur as she transforms into a woman; Buzz and Jim become friends; Buzz dies; and so forth. 2. Overall Story Journey 2 from Becoming to ConceivingAs Plato progresses from pretending to have a relationship with the new kid, to truly becoming a friend of Jim’s, he comes up with the idea of Jim as his father: If you want to come we could talk and then in the morning we could have breakfast like my dad used to—...

    Conceiving

    1. Overall Story Signpost 3Mr. and Mrs. Stark grill Jim to find out if anyone has any idea that he was involved in Buzz’s death; Crunch and the gang have the idea that Jim has squealed to the police; Jim comes up with the idea of hiding out at the old mansion with Judy; Plato comes up with the idea of taking his mother’s gun; Frank has no idea where his son has disappeared to; and so forth. 2. Overall Story Journey 3 from Conceiving to ConceptualizingPlato, Jim, and Judy invent an imaginary f...

    Past

    1. Main Character Signpost 1Jim discusses his history of violence with Ray, however, his family tries to hush it up. 2. Main Character Journey 1 from Past to ProgressIn the past, if called a chicken, Jim would fight.  Jim begins to develop from a hothead to a cool “rebel” when he notes the potential for a fight and does his best to avoid the trouble, even after Buzz calls him a chicken.

    Progress

    1. Main Character Signpost 2Jim’s friendship with Plato and Judy moves forward after Buzz’s death. 2. Main Character Journey 2 from Progress to PresentJim has successfully passed the required test to graduate into the gang when he takes part in the chickie race.  The circumstances surrounding Buzz’s death force him to deal with how things stand—laws have been broken, a boy is dead, and he is neck deep in it: Jim: I don’t want to drag you into this but I can’t help it.  I don’t think I can pro...

    Present

    1. Main Character Signpost 3Jim explains the current situation to his parents—Buzz’s death, the part he has played in it, and all of its ramifications: “But I am involved!  We’re all involved, Mom!” (Stern 72) 2. Main Character Journey 3 from Present to FutureThe events that occur in the present 24 hour period of Jim’s life, although filled with tragedy, give him hope for the future.

    Memory

    1. Influence Character Signpost 1Frank recollects his own drunken antics as a teen, as a way to excuse his son’s: “I guess I cut pretty loose in my day too” (Stern 12). 2. influence Character Journey 1 from Memory to PreconsciousFrank tries to relate to what Jim is going through, such as starting a new school, by regaling his son with memories of his own experiences.  Unfortunately, this is not the kind of interaction Jim wants or needs.  He has no time for reminiscences; he needs immediate r...

    Preconscious

    1. Influence Character Signpost 2Frank’s instinctive response to trouble is hesitation, which causes problems for his son who demands immediate answers, and his wife who would like to feel that Frank can protect her: Mother: Are you going down there? Father: Look—just relax, will you? (the pounding ceases) See?  It stopped. Mother:  I still think you should go down. (Stern 86) 2. Influence Character Journey 2 from Preconscious to SubconsciousFrank fails to provide Jim with the parental instin...

    Subconscious

    1. Influence Character Signpost 3Frank draws on his own experiences and his basic drive to protect his son when Jim pleads with him for advice, telling him “Nobody thanks you for sticking your neck out” (Stern 72). 2. Influence Character Journey 3 from Subconscious to ConsciousFrank’s basic drive to protect his son is put into high gear when he considers the grave danger Jim is in.  This is especially apparent when he is forced to contemplate that the police have just shot him.  He pushes the...

    Understanding

    1. Relationship Story Signpost 1Frank tries to comprehend the meaning of Jim’s actions.  He questions him in the police station:  “I want to understand you.  Why’d you get drunk?  You must have had a reason” (Stern 13). 2. Relationship Story Journey 1 from Understanding to DoingThough they do not comprehend the actions of each other, father and son, each in their own way, try to do something about it. They reach out to each other repeatedly, trying to overcome their misunderstandings:Jim: You...

    Doing

    1. Relationship Story Signpost 2Jim does not know what to do.  Should he face the kids down by entering into the “chickie fight?”  Or should he stay at home, thus avoiding danger—Jim asks his father: “What can you do when you have to be a man?” (Stern 54).  Frank’s suggestion is to make a list of pros and cons—an unacceptable answer to Jim. 2. Relationship Story Journey 2 from Doing to ObtainingJim wants to “do one thing right” (Stern 73) by informing the police of his part in Buzz’s accident...

    Obtaining

    1. Relationship Story Signpost 3Jim looks to his father to support him in his decision to go to the police about chickie race tragedy.  When Frank falters, Jim demands: “You better give me something, Dad.  You better give me something fast” (Stern 73).  Frank is unable at this point to help his son. 2. Relationship Story Journey 3 from Obtaining to LearningJim and Frank attain the experience necessary to be a man.  Frank learns what it really means to be a father and Jim learns from Frank he...

  3. The question is: When and why did the Rebel Alliance adopt the phrase "May the Force be with you"?. In the new canon I could not find an answer specifically to the "When" part, but the canon does suggest some explanation for the "Why" part, or at least why it is not unreasonable for the Rebel Alliance to use this phrase and/because of the ...

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  5. Dec 9, 2016 · The tension is palpable inside the briefing room on Yavin 4, where the finest pilots dedicated to the Rebel cause have gathered for General Jan Dodonna's tactical briefing. After studying the schematics of the seemingly impenetrable Death Star, Dodonna has detected a weakness, a chink in the armor of the Empire's ultimate weapon.

  6. Apr 15, 2024 · I mean, ‘Street Fighting Man,’ ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash,’ and ‘Rebel Yell’ all have a similar feel to them.’. They looked at each other and went, ‘I don’t think we would ...

  7. In essence, Satan rebelled against God because he wasn't happy as an assistant to God but instead wanted to have God's job. According to the Old Testament, upon learning of Lucifer's plan, God removed him from his dignified position and cast him out of Heaven (Isaiah 14:15; Ezekiel 28:16-17). This is often described as Satan's "fall from Heaven ...