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A 2.5 page paper which examines two films of similar plots but different themes, concentrating on generational differences. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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predecessors like Sabrina (1954) and Pretty Woman (1990). This represents Hollywoods all-consuming desire to fit films into convenient categories that are based on the Anglo cultural determinants that characterize
mainstream America. This narrow-minded assessment speaks volumes about the implied bigotry that is still very much a part of American society and certainly does not do Maid of Manhattan
justice. It is a film that certainly has a cultural feel but it transcends conventional boundaries by representing the struggles of all single, working mothers. Marisa Ventura (Jennifer
Lopez) is the mother of 10-year-old Republican aficionado Ty and works as a chambermaid in Manhattans swanky Beresford Hotel. She longs to be hotel manager and despite her skills
and intelligent is hesitant to submit an employment application. While cleaning the suite of wealthy socialite Caroline Lane (played by Anglo Natasha Richardson), Marisa is encouraged by her friend
and co-worker Stephanie to try on one of Carolines expensive outfits that the guest has requested be returned to the store. The remainder of the film could be described
as a case of mistaken identity when she is glimpsed in the flashy attire and is assumed to be Caroline by aspiring Republican senatorial candidate Chris Marshall (played by another
Anglo, Ralph Fiennes). However, the true essence of the film is found not in the ensuing love story but in why
Marisa is drawn to the deception in the first place? Is it because she realizes that as a Hispanic, blue-collar woman, she will never achieve any kind of social
status and respectability in America unless she disguises who she is? Her hopes of improving the hers and Tys lives are pooh-poohed by her mother, who admonishes her by
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