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What is the main theme of the movie 21?


Street Fighting
  0% (0)
Gambling
  83% (5)
Car Racing
  0% (0)
Betting
  16% (1)


Total Votes : 6
(last vote on : 9/23/2008 11:24:06 PM)
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jordanasmith -> What is the main theme of the movie 21? (9/23/2008 8:00:06 AM)

Can you answer this question
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jodavi -> RE: What is the main theme of the movie 21? (9/23/2008 8:36:17 AM)

'just wondering why the poll? Are you just curious because you have not seen the movie? It's not about street fighting or car racing. It was inspired from a true story of some MIT kids. They cheated in the game 21 in Vegas with the help of a college professor.



iluvatar -> RE: What is the main theme of the movie 21? (9/23/2008 9:05:53 AM)

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ORIGINAL: jodavi
They cheated in the game 21 in Vegas with the help of a college professor.


AFAIK, they didn't cheat. Because of the mathematics of the game, it's possible to turn the odds of winning to your favor if you know what you're doing. Casinos kick you out if they think you're counting cards, but it's not because counting is cheating or illegal; it's because they want to win. Since the casino is private property, they have the right to kick out anyone they want. If you refuse to leave, it's trespassing.

-Dan.



raivyne -> RE: What is the main theme of the movie 21? (9/23/2008 12:34:00 PM)

I think he's seeking to make a distinction between betting and gambling by using the movie to illustrate said distinction. Perhaps in an effort to say one is ok but the other is not.

But that's just a guess... i don't really know



techne -> RE: What is the main theme of the movie 21? (9/23/2008 2:45:02 PM)

umm...are those themes?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theme_%28literature%29

from http://www.orangeusd.k12.ca.us/yorba/literary_elements.htm:

THEME

The main idea or underlying meaning of a literary work. A theme may be stated or implied. Theme differs from the subject or topic of a literary work in that it involves a statement or opinion about the topic. Not every literary work has a theme. Themes may be major or minor. A major theme is an idea the author returns to time and again. It becomes one of the most important ideas in the story. Minor themes are ideas that may appear from time to time.

It is important to recognize the difference between the theme of a literary work and the subject of a literary work. The subject is the topic on which an author has chosen to write. The theme, however, makes some statement about or expresses some opinion on that topic. For example, the subject of a story might be war while the theme might be the idea that war is useless.

Four ways in which an author can express themes are as follows:

1. Themes are expressed and emphasized by the way the author makes us feel.. By sharing feelings of the main character you also share the ideas that go through his mind.

2. Themes are presented in thoughts and conversations. Authors put words in their character’s mouths only for good reasons. One of these is to develop a story’s themes. The things a person says are much on their mind. Look for thoughts that are repeated throughout the story.

3. Themes are suggested through the characters. The main character usually illustrates the most important theme of the story. A good way to get at this theme is to ask yourself the question, what does the main character learn in the course of the story?

4. The actions or events in the story are used to suggest theme. People naturally express ideas and feelings through their actions. One thing authors think about is what an action will "say". In other words, how will the action express an idea or theme?
possible themes? it is a coming of age story -- taking responsibility for one's own actions? the benefits or damages of (good or bad) mentorship? justice and retribution?



Kath -> RE: What is the main theme of the movie 21? (9/29/2008 5:28:27 PM)

Please continue in the thread below as this thread is closed for a Terms of Service 12 violation. It is against our TOS to start more than one thread on a topic. All three threads on this movie will fit in this one thread.

Black Jack Or Poker??

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