We must believe that we are gifted for something, and that this thing, at whatever cost must be attained.
-Marie Curie
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Analysis of video of Marie Curie's visit to America
In the video being analyzed, Marie Curie visits Warren Harding, President, in his garden in October 1921. She had visited as the first woman elected to the Academy of Medicine in France. This video shows that Marie Curie, though an unsung hero was respected internationally. American women honored Ms. Curie with a gift of one gram of radium, which was worth half a million dollars. This is important because it shows how successful and appreciated Marie Curie's efforts were. This video also shows the audience the time in which all of this had taken place. With the video in black and white, and no sound, the audience knows that this happened quite some time ago. Also the way they dressed shows the style of life both Marie Curie lived. A long dress with a big had shows that Marie was reserved and mature, looking presentable to receive her reward. This presents her personality to the audience because as a scientist, Marie Curie also shows her style of clothing. She also presents herself in the video as extremely humble. Not being the center of attention, Marie Curie says nothing but a smile when she is handed her gram of radium, her prized possession.
In the video being analyzed, Marie Curie visits Warren Harding, President, in his garden in October 1921. She had visited as the first woman elected to the Academy of Medicine in France. This video shows that Marie Curie, though an unsung hero was respected internationally. American women honored Ms. Curie with a gift of one gram of radium, which was worth half a million dollars. This is important because it shows how successful and appreciated Marie Curie's efforts were. This video also shows the audience the time in which all of this had taken place. With the video in black and white, and no sound, the audience knows that this happened quite some time ago. Also the way they dressed shows the style of life both Marie Curie lived. A long dress with a big had shows that Marie was reserved and mature, looking presentable to receive her reward. This presents her personality to the audience because as a scientist, Marie Curie also shows her style of clothing. She also presents herself in the video as extremely humble. Not being the center of attention, Marie Curie says nothing but a smile when she is handed her gram of radium, her prized possession.