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    the destination but the journey” is seen in this statement. In Frank Darabont’s film: “Shawshank Redemption” this proves to be true‚ likewise in Craig Silvey’s novel: “Jasper Jones”. Both of these texts challenge our understandings of what is success and how by adapting to the journey‚ one can find new qualities within ourselves. “One’s destination is never a place”‚ in the film Shawshank Redemption‚ Darabont’s first portrayal of Andy was as a “killer” going to jail; despite pleading guilty.

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    Q. Apply at least two theories or ideas to a media text or genre: The Shawshank redemption – Vladimir Propp’s narative theory relates to this movie. In every narrative there are always certain people that play certain roles and the theory is correct in it’s assessment when compared to this film. Beginning with the hero – this character leads the whole narrative and is usually looking for or trying to achieve something. In this case it is male who is also the main character being Andy Dufresne‚

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    friends”. The sentiment “A feeling of belonging depends on a strong relationship‚ developed over a period of time” is portrayed in my text “Romulus my Father” by Raimond Gaita and my related text the movie “The Shawshank Redemption” directed by Frank Darabont. In “Shawshank Redemption” the year is 1947 and Andy Dufresne is ordered to serve two life sentences in Shawshank Prison for the murder of his wife and her lover. Inside‚ Andy is subjected to violent attacks from brutal guards and fellow inmates

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    In The Shawshank Redemption the film maker uses a variety of filmic techniques to position the audience and shape their responses to the characters and events of the film. Discuss. Themes: Justice‚ Redemption‚ Techniques: * Parallel - when two or more things are compared. Red and Brooks. The experiences of the men when they leave prison are paralleled (they follow the same pattern). He wants us to see the parallels between the two characters and show the effect of institutionalisation (developing

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    Stigma ~Madesi x Nord!reader~ He didn’t know if it was by how he was raised or just seeing the common Nord and Nord‚ Breton and Breton together. He didn’t see much Nord and Khajit or Nord and Argonian. The only thing that could relate to that was the dark elf and Bolli together. They were having problems though and Madesi thought best was to not to get involved. He sighed as he stood at his stand again‚ not being surprised if nothing was bought from him that day. Just another boring day. But‚ this

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    Explain at least two ways in which ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ entertains the audience and keeps them interested. The epic movie‚ ‘The Shawshank Redemption’‚ directed by Frank Darabont is a compelling film that has entertained and kept audiences interested for years. The ways in which the film does this is through the use of emotive language‚ contrasting of colours (lighting)‚ settings‚ effective camera angles‚ sound effects and engaging music. These techniques are effectively used to convey the

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    • “Every trip is a quest.” In the book How to Read Literature like a Professor it states in every novel “every trip is a quest” and consists of so many things such as a quester‚ a place to go‚ a stated reason to go there‚ challenges and trails en route‚ and a real reason to go there. In the book The Fault in Our Stars there is a scene that goes perfectly with this‚ when Augustus takes Hazel to meet her beloved author Van Houten. In the book they have a quester which is Hazel. They have a place to

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    Hamlet and the Themes of Redemption‚ Moral Truths‚ and a Just Society Prince Hamlet‚ having returned home from school in Germany arrives to an upsetting scene to say the least. His father‚ King Hamlet is dead and his mother Gertrude has already remarried. Not just to any man either‚ the king’s brother Claudius who has already taken possession of the throne. As the gravity of the situation continues to sink in for Prince Hamlet he begins to suspect correctly that his uncle Claudius was responsible

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    Great Expectations: Themes of Love‚ Redemption and Isolation By Anne Gilmour Of the major themes from Charles Dickens novel "Great Expectations" to be discussed as to their importance concerning its structure‚ I have selected "Love" in the context of human relationships‚ "Isolation" and finally "Redemption". The loneliness isolation brings can only be redeemed by the loving associate of our fellow man‚ this is a two way thing. "Had grown diseased‚ as all minds do and must and will

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    Alexis Peppars Peppars 1 Mrs. Starmer Senior Humanities 28th November 2012 Redemption Softball isn’t just a sport‚ it’s a passion. Last year‚ in a softball game‚ I tripped and cause us to get all three outs. My team‚ as well as my coach‚ was very upset. As a consequence‚ I sat the next two innings out. Sitting alone and thinking about how my mistake could cost us the game‚ I felt as though I needed to prove to my team that I didn’t mean to and that I could help get the game

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