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Trading Places Paper

Trading Places Paper

Q Which factor, agency or structure, do the creators of the movie Trading Places consider more important in one's ability to make a good living in America? Provide evidence from the movie that supports your argument, including such that considers some of the movie's minor characters and subtle details, in addition to the most obvious ones. Minimum Word Count=750 Points=5 Rubric Trading Places Paper Rubric Trading Places Paper Rubric Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWord Count The paper was at least 750 words. 1 pts Full Marks 0 pts No Marks 1 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeArgument The student successfully argued for the importance of agency and/or structure in the movie. 2 pts Full Marks 1 pts Shaky Argument 0 pts No Marks 2 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvidence The student incorporated relevant evidence from the movie to fill in their argument about agency and structure. 1 pts Full Marks 0 pts No Marks 1 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCreative Examples The student bolstered the argument by incorporating subtle details and minor characters into the analysis. 1 pts Full Marks 0 pts No Marks 1 pts Total Points: 5 PreviousNext

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The film opens with the story of an upper middle-class commodities broker Louis Winthorpe whose employers play a cruel yet ironical joke on him. He has his life turned upside down when his riches and extravagancies are taken away from him and his living conditions are replaced with that of Billy Ray Valentine, an African – African street hustler and con – man. These men struggle to adjust to their new lives but the process of their adjustment is shown with the typical format of a film belonging to the genre of comedy. However, they soon uncover the ploy of Louis’ employer and decide to play it back on them.