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    however‚ in reality is it? Many people dream of being in the limelight of Hollywood; where there is an endless amount of money‚ power‚ and fame. Society fails to examine what’s behind fame; the dark‚ twisted‚ and the ugly truths hiding within those exact words. Billy Wilder explores and divulges the dark yet unknown‚ harsh realities of fame‚ following Hollywood’s transition from silent pictures to talkies; with his film Sunset Boulevard. Sunset Boulevard is a 1950 American classic film noir‚ starring

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    a sense of purpose in an interview and also weaves it into her novel‚ Animal Dreams‚ where it becomes one of the pivotal subjects. Kingsolver further enhances that subject by paralleling it with the topic of sense of belonging. The author combines and embodies the following topics through Codi the protagonist: the sense of belonging and sense of purpose‚ to create the following theme; once there is a sense of belonging‚ one can then find a sense of purpose and lead a satisfying life. Kingsolver helps

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    Interning at Queens Boulevard Endoscopy Center has been a learning experience. Not a day went by of interning where I was not amused. It is amusing to know what I learned taking all of the health science classes was put to use tremendously. It is now winding down to the last few days of completing my 180 hours soon. My first day of interning was one of the most overwhelming and stressful feelings I have had. I went in this center knowing nothing. It is now where I have felt I been there longer then

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    Broken Dreams and Fallen Themes In The Great Gatsby‚ Fitzgerald employs the use of characters‚ themes‚ and symbolism to convey the idea of the American Dream and its corruption through the aspects of wealth‚ family‚ and status. In regards to wealth and success‚ Fitzgerald makes clear the growing corruption of the American Dream by using Gatsby himself as a symbol for the corrupted dream throughout the text. In addition‚ when portraying the family the characters in Great Gatsby are used to expose

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    Sunset Boulevard‚ though at times harshly critical of the motion picture business‚ is considered a great achievement and a true classic among films made during the height of Hollywood’s Heyday. While the story is narrated by down-on-his-luck screenwriter Joe Gillis‚ or rather‚ his corpse‚ the real star of the movie‚ both literally and figuratively‚ is the character of Norma Desmond‚ played by Gloria Swanson. A silent film star‚ Desmond hasn’t made a picture for over twenty years and still believes

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    Premiering in 1950‚ “Sunset Boulevard” is one of the most critically acclaimed dramas of all time‚ known for its candid depiction of the disturbing effects of Hollywood. The film is narrated by Joe Gillis—the man we see lying dead in a pool in the first scene—who recounts the months leading up to his death. Struggling to write a film script‚ Joe ends up hiding from the police in the mansion of Norma Desmond‚ a 53 year-old faded film star who begs him to help with her script for a film. After living

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    Belonging to a group‚ culture‚ nationality or school all have an effect on the individual’s sense of self. This shown through ‘the china coin’ by Allan Baillie‚ poetry ‘10 Mary st’ and ‘migrant hostel’ by Peter Skrzynecki‚ as well as the related text ‘neighbours’! In ‘The China Coin’‚ the main character Leah and Joan went on a journey to China in purpose to find out the mystery of the broken coin. As the journey progresses‚ this ultimately gives them a sense of their Chinese identity and belonging

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    Francois Tremblay maintained that ‘When you belong‚ it is based on the worst in you – racism‚ nationalism‚ hatred of strangers....... You feel belonging to ‘your country’ based on a contrast with ‘other countries’‚ you feel belonging to ‘your race’ in contrast to all others....” On behalf of the University of Sydney I welcome you to our HSC study day. Good morning ladies and gentlemen. In order for an individual to find a connection amongst their boundaries‚ they must adapt to their physical surroundings

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    Belonging to a community or a group can impact someone through their attitudes‚ behaviour and habits. It can also affect them socially as it may prevent them from revealing their true identity and in some cases may allow them to broaden their beliefs. A persons place in the community affects the entire community and their actions can affect the community in a positive or negative aspect. These ideas have been reflected in the texts Strictly Ballroom‚ Neighbours and Drifters. Strictly Ballroom directed

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    On the farthest northern edge of Queens Shores lies Tiar Boulevard. If you are in the mood for shopping‚ and have a lot of time to pass‚ thenTiar Boulevard is the place to be.And on this warm breezy August day Kohl and Renee were window shopping; one of their favorite pass times. After the last three months of constant cleaning‚ rearranging furniture again and again‚ Renee was in desparte need of a break. Kohl parked on the south side‚ and they walked their way north. “Hey Renee‚ look

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