“Whale Rider” Extra Credit Questions Name ________________________________________ Class Start Time ___________ 1. What object does the grandfather throw overboard a boat (and expects will be retrieved)? a. his father’s brass heirloom pistol b. his traditional chief’s necklace c. his sacred black harpoon d. his sacred smoking pipe e. his radio 2. What is the central conflict in “Whale Rider”? a. How do indigenous societies keep their traditions and yet accept change? b. How
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Brian Korn Easy Rider Paper Thomas What are the hidden messages in Easy Rider There are many symbols of freedom and individuality in Dennis Hoppers movie Easy Rider. The movie Easy Rider revolves around two bikers‚ Wyatt and Billy‚ making a trip from Los Angeles to New Orleans‚ to attend Mardi Gras. The first scene in the movie involves the two protagonists selling a large amount of cocaine to a gentleman in a Rolls Royce. After the drug deal two the bikers begin their journey to Mardi
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The plot questions can be divided into 7 categories. First‚ the premise. The premise takes place at the first couple seconds of the film Whale Rider. A mother is giving birth to two children‚ not expecting anything to go wrong. This in the beginning of the story and this scene sets stage for the entire plot. The second part is the conflict also known as the inciting incident. The conflict occurs when the mother dies from childbirth‚ but more importantly‚ one of the children‚ who was a boy‚ died as
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M09_MARI6128_10_SE_CH09.QXD 1/19/11 12:17 PM Page 119 REVIEW SHEET NAME_________________________________ 10/6/2012 EXERCISE LAB TIME/DATE ________________________ 9 Overview of the Skeleton: Classification and Structure of Bones and Cartilages Bone Markings 1. Match the terms in column B with the appropriate description in column A. Column B Column A spine __________________ 1. sharp‚ slender process* a. condyle __________________ tubercle
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The inner journey is one which involves the hurdling of psychological barriers‚ as well as cultural and social obstacles‚ rather than just a physical trek. The novel Things Fall Apart (1958) by Chinua Achebe and the film Whale Rider (2002) by Niki Caro both address the overcoming of emotional boundaries‚ while following the progress of the main characters. Issues such as cultural differences and gender equality are presented by the composers through the clever use of devices appropriate to the medium
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Introduction to the skeleton. The skeleton is essentially what holds the human body together. However the body has many other functions apart from just shaping. Support: The skeleton provides a framework for the body that supports itself and keeps organs in their place. The pelvis and leg muscles are thick and strong to support the weight of the body. Levers: The system uses the bones with joints to provide movement to the body. The bones are held together by ligaments and tendons. The tibia and
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THE APPENDICULAR SKELETON Text Reference: CHAPTER 8 The appendicular skeleton (Chapter 8) consists of the bones of the PECTORAL GIRDLES (shoulder girdles)‚ PELVIC GIRDLE (hip girdle)‚ and the UPPER AND LOWER LIMBS (extremities). Each of the 2 PECTORAL GIRDLES (shoulder girdles) (FIGS. 8.1-8.3‚ pp. 204-206) consists of a CLAVICLE (collar bone) and a SCAPULA (shoulder blade). Anteriorly‚ the medial end of each clavicle joins the CLAVICULAR NOTCH on the MANUBRIUM of the sternum (FIG. 7.23‚
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DEFORMITIES OF SKELETON: Human skeleton may sometime suffer from some deformities. These may be congenital due to some sort of genetic disorder or may be the result of hormonal deficiencies or simply malnutrition. Some of the common skeleton related diseases are as follows: • Disc slip • Osteoarthritis • Spondylitis • Sciatica • Rheumatism Disc slip: Vertebrae of our body are provided with intervertebral discs which act as shock absorber. They provided mobility to
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left from everything he has built till now would be ash… Yes‚ he has a skeleton in the closet; a secret source of shame which could have terrifying consequences if revealed. No wonder John gets so anxious about it and diligent in his effort to conceal it. The proverb was coined in the 19th century in England and it is used to describe situation such as the one John is facing. So‚ my dear friends‚ I hope you don’t have a skeleton in the closet… During my childhood
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The New Zealand film‚ Whale Rider (2002) directed by Niki Caro is an extraordinary example of the feminist literary theory. The visual text follows the journey of a young eleven-year-old Maori girl named Pai‚ shorten for Paikea who believes she is destined to be the next chief in line of the patriarchal Maori tribe she is part of in the east coast of New Zealand. No matter the circumstances her traditional‚ stubborn grandfather named Koro refuses to accept that a female could possibly lead and guide
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