Bakery attack
Read both bakery attack stories and watch the film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjdDpTwhR48
Write about how this story functions as a sequel to the first bakery attack. What are the similarities and differences in plot, character, and theme between the two attacks? Which story do you like better? Why? Which attack is more successful? How would you describe this success? What do both stories say about emotional versus physical hunger?
Sample Solution
The bakery attack stories are two short films which depict a hungry outsider attempting to feed themselves from an unattended bakery. The first story follows a young homeless boy as he attempts to sneak food from the back of a bakery,
only to be stopped by an employee and sent away with nothing. In the sequel, an elderly man enters the same bakery and is determined to get what he needs. Both stories illustrate how hunger can lead people down unusual paths in their search for sustenance.
In terms of plot, both stories feature similar elements: an unsuspecting character who is confronted by someone working at the store while trying to take something they need but don’t have money for. However, while the first story ends with failure when the boy is unable to get anything from the store and leaves empty-handed, the second one has a more hopeful outcome: despite being caught red-handed, this time around it is decided that instead of punishing him they will give him some food so that he goes away fed and happy.
The characters in these two tales also contrast each other significantly even though they share common traits such as desperation caused by extreme poverty or economic insecurity. The little boy in “Bakery Attack” appears innocent yet mischievous; his eyes filled with curiosity suggest that although he knows what he's doing isn't right - stealing - there's still hope inside him that maybe things could turn out differently this time around. On the other hand, we are presented with an older gentleman whose plight feels more desperate; his posture speaks volumes about how much hardship has taken its toll on him over time (his slumped shoulders hinting at exhaustion). His determination to get whatever food was available suggests that his situation was dire enough for him not to care about any potential consequences anymore.
The themes of these two stories differ too: while “Bakery Attack” focuses on a sense of hopelessness stemming from economic inequality – showing us how someone living without resources will resort to illegal methods in pursuit of basic satisfaction – its follow up emphasizes resilience and compassion as it shows us not only our protagonist taking advantage of unlikely kindness but also those willing offering it without judging or expecting anything in return (unlike what happened in “Bakery Attack” where even after explaining himself child had been treated coldly).
Personally I prefer watching "Bakery Attack II" due mostly because it serves as a reminder than our society can be kinder if given half chance (without compromising law enforcement) and that no matter how tough life gets there's always hope left somewhere inside us waiting for opportunity like this one provided by baker itself! Although both attacks were successful since main intent got accomplished either way - acquiring desired goods - I am inclined toward believe latter one was more successful since characters involved exhibited greater emotional connection whilst achieving same goal compared against former example which felt bit disconnected emotionally speaking since everything concluded abruptly leaving viewer unfulfilled almost sorta speak…but then again context matters here heavily so conclusion dependents solely upon personal preference/interpretation each individual perceives respective material etcetera... Above all though both stories effectively emphasize physical versus emotional hunger metaphorically speaking showcasing fact former usually leads towards later unless you're able dodge cyclic pattern via outside help or endure until luck smiles upon you indirectly aiding self progress equally fair share go round n such..