The process of studying the concept of belonging has opened my eyes to the importance of one’s connection to their cultural heritage to a feeling of belonging. Phillip Noyce’s film Rabbit Proof Fence‚ Peter Skzynecki’s poems “Feliks Skrzynecki” and “Postcard” and ______________(the related text) all powerfully explore the concept of belonging and the centrality of culture through a variety of film‚ poetic and ___________ techniques. In particular‚ all four texts investigate how a sense of belonging
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accessing the actual "greatness" attributed to Catherine the Great‚ Empress of Russia during the European Enlightenment‚ one must look at all aspects of her rule. Her outgoing personality left her to be described as anything from "terrible" to "great". She could be deceptive yet honest‚ humorous yet firm‚ and light-hearted yet wise. Thus the Enlightenment would not have been a part of Russian history if not for the determination of Catherine the Great. Catherine the Great’s exceptional character and illuminating
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In the film Rabbit Proof Fence‚ directed by Phillip Noyce an important/significant character is Molly. The director helps us understand why Molly is a significant character when he shows she is a unselfish caring person. We also notice Molly’s Significance when she uses her leadership skills and knowledge to happily lead her cousin (Gracie) and her younger sister (Daisy) back to Jigalong. The director helps us understand why Molly is significant character by showing how caring and unselfish she
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Rabbit-Proof Fence Personal Response Dear diary‚ It had felt like an eternity but the day had finally given way to night. The departure of the daylight offered my sunbaked skin refuge from the dry heat that constantly pressed down on me. My weary muscles lent me just enough energy to lift my heavy head and scan the horizon to ensure that the Tracker was long gone. Occasionally‚ I glanced up and gazed upon the colorful specks of light that were interspersed within the inky black sky. It was heart-wrenching
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Catherine De’ Medici was born on April 13th‚ 1519 in Florence‚ Italy. She was the daughter of Lorenzo de’ Medici II and Madeleine de la Tour d’Auvergne but was orphaned in less than a month from both parents dying from syphilis. She was served as Duchess of Urbino‚ Queen of France‚ Regent of France (for all three sons)‚ and was a huge source in the Medici family. Catherine de’ Medici was the most famous and influential woman of the Medici family. After her parents death‚ Pope Leo X and future Pope
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Maliciously wounding another person is a criminal offence. Hence in this trial‚ the legal burden of proof will be on the prosecution in accordance with Woolmington v DPP ‚ to prove that Richard is guilty of the offence. The evidential burden is also on the prosecution as they bear the legal burden in the case. However‚ if Richard wishes to use a common law defence or a statutory defence‚ the evidential burden is on him to adduce sufficient evidence for the issue to go before the tribunal of facts
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her spirit bird. Her mother tells her the Eagle will look after her. When does the bird appear again in the film and why? The eagle symbolises Molly’s freedom. It recurs in her dreams and when she thinks of her mother. Why is the rabbit-proof fence so important in the film? The biggest irony lies in this central motif‚ because it was the fence’s construction that brought the children’s white fathers to the previously isolated Aboriginal communities in the first place. Screenwriter
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Historical background & Development of the law of Criminal Evidence In criminal proceedings‚ the legal burden of proving any fact which is essential to the prosecution’s case rests upon and remains with the prosecution for the duration of the trial. Generally‚ the defendant in the proceedings will bear no legal burden at all in relation to the essential ingredients of the offence. The reasoning behind this is that all persons are entitled to a fair trial where the presumption of innocence is
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CHY 4U - Modern Western Civilization - The West and the World Catherine‚ Frederick and Louis - Unenlightened Tyrants in an Enlightened Age It is better to be feared than loved‚ if you cannot be both. -- Niccolo Machiavelli‚ - The Prince The Enlightenment is touted by modern historians as a time of intellectual and social advancement‚ an era of optimism and freedom unheard of in earlier times. The era of absolutism is seen as a time of mounting liberty that contributed to the rise of democracy
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Catherine‚ Frederick and Louis - Unenlightened Tyrants in an Enlightened Age It is better to be feared than loved‚ if you cannot be both. -- Niccolo Machiavelli‚ - The Prince The Enlightenment is touted by modern historians as a time of intellectual and social advancement‚ an era of optimism and freedom unheard of in earlier times. The era of absolutism is seen as a time of mounting liberty that contributed to the rise of democracy in the Americas and elsewhere. In reality‚ the "Enlightened Despotism"
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