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    Rabbit Proof Fence

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    Rabbit-Proof Fence is a film directed by Phillip Noyce. It is about three mixed-race Aboriginal girls who ran away from the Moore River Native Settlement to return to their mothers. The girls walk for nine weeks and 1200 miles of the rabbit-proof fence in Australia to return to Jigalong‚ their hometown while being tracked down by a hunter and several others under Mr Neville’s orders. The film uses several effective production techniques such as a variety of camera shots to fulfill different purposes

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    Curley's Wife

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    methods does Steinbeck use to present Curley’s wife and the attitudes of other to her? And How Does Steinbeck present attitudes to women in the society in which the novel is set? The novel ‘Of Mice and Men’ is set in a very patriarchal society‚ a society in which men dominate women and use them for their own needs. Women‚ who lived within this society‚ were not seen equal to men. Steinbeck uses many different language techniques to describe Curley’s wife. She plays a complex and misfit character in

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    PLAY REPORT # (The text boxes should expand as you type. Use more than 1page if you need to.) Name Ross Johnson Title: Fences Author: August Wilson Plot synopsis: This play focuses on the life of Troy Maxson during pre-civil rights movement times. Troy is really trying to break through the racial barrier at his job. He works as a garbage collector and he wants to drive the trucks instead of picking up the garbage. He works this job with

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    Rabbit Proof Fence

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    Rabbit Proof Fence (2002) “Three little girls. Snatched from their mothers’ arms. Spirited 1‚500 miles away. Denied their very identity. Forced to adapt to a strange new world. They will attempt the impossible. A daring escape. A run from the authorities. An epic journey across an unforgiving landscape that will test their very will to survive. Their only resources‚ tenacity‚ determination‚ ingenuity and each other. Their one hope‚ find the rabbit-proof fence that might just guide them home. A

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    Fences Troy's Downfall

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    In the play Fences by August Wilson‚ Troy Maxon acts as the protagonist of this tragedy. During Troy’s childhood his father raised him in a way that affected and caused him to not have any strong emotional connections with his family. Troy falls into a struggle between the responsibilities of supporting his family and trying to keep the family together. Because of his wrong actions towards his family and poor judgment throughout the play Troy becomes isolated and suffers a horrible downfall. “Maybe

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    Rabbit-Proof Fence

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    recaptured and sent back to camp. The other girls keep walking along the rabbit-proof fence until it runs out‚ but they don’t lose hope‚ they keep walking until it continues and they can feel their home. They are then reunited with their mother and grandmother after 9 weeks of walking to get home. This is when the epilogue begins to give us details after. Symbolism: RABBIT-PROOF FENCE – the fence is referring to the actual fence but is very symbolic because it is built by whites and it gives the feeling

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    Rabbit Proof Fence

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    Identity and Power in Rabbit Proof Fence Humans naturally seek community and belonging. A sense of community powerfully influences self identity. Community is often found in the nation; that is‚ in "a collection of people who have come to believe that they have been shaped by a common past and are destined to share a common future‚ […and possess] a sense of otherness from groups around them" (Enloe). It is this "otherness" that both strengthens and endangers community bonds‚ and the pursuit of

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    Professor Brown English 102 April 18‚ 2012 Parenting Styles and “Fences” Psychology is the study of the human mind and behavior. In psychology there are for parenting styles. They are Authoritarian‚ Authoritative‚ Permissive‚ and Uninvolved. I believe that the best parenting style is Authoritative. This parenting is more involved. They explain rules and punishment. They are open to conversations and questions. In“Fences” by August Wilson we learn that the type of parenting Troy Maxson exhibited

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    Barbie dolls were born in the Wisconsin state of American 50 years ago. They are no longer simple dolls‚ but a symbol of American women‚ American culture and an ideal embodiment of global female. The following essay will firstly discuss Barbie dolls’ historical and cultural background of the era when they appeared. This part includes three aspects‚ which are the consumer society of America at that time‚ the prevailing of hedonism in the consumer society and the enhancement of self-awareness among

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    In the play Fences‚ one of the theme is parent-child relationships. The main character Troy has a poor relationship with his son Cory. The two always argue and rarely have good moments in the play. Troy does not want Cory to be like him‚ but does not want him to do what he wants. In my opinion‚Troy’s relationship with Cory is very poor because of the way Troy treats him. Troy has fulfilled the basic obligations to Cory and says he does not have to like him. A father should take care of the family

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