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    Change and racism evidently aids the characterisation and the development of the text because these significant themes help the portrayal of the characters as they are relatable in society. The text being explored is "out of the Shadows" by Jason Wallace. Change reoccurs throughout the text which helps to develop Robert’s character. Similarly‚ the major connotation of racism also engages readers to relate to the changes of Robert’s and Ivan’s character. Change is evident in the development of

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    Topic: Cosi challenges the audience’s sense of normality Set in a burnt out theatre in the 1970s‚ Louis Nowra’s play ‘Cosi’ depicts the transformation of the protagonist‚ Lewis Riley. From the start of the play to the end‚ we see that Lewis turns from a mercenary to a humanitarian. Other than the changes of Lewis‚ Nowra doesn’t fail to introduce other key themes like love and fidelity‚ as well as‚ normality and madness. The word ‘normal’ is similar as to ‘regular’ or ‘usual’. But it also gives

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    Derek Mathis English Comp II Mrs. Urioste October 15‚ 2012 Themes Authors use many themes in short stories. In Flannery O’Connor’s‚ “A Good Man Is Hard to Find”‚ the story has themes that are a universal truths that can withstand the test of time. “A Good Man Is Hard to Find” is Flannery’s most popular piece that she wrote. The themes in the story are life’s battle with what good really is‚ life’s battle with religion‚ and life’s battle with society and class. First‚ life’s battle with

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    Through the structuring of the play within the play in Cosi‚ Louis Nowra uses the characters of Lucy and Nick to be an example of sexual love within the playwright. The basis of their relationship as we learn in the end is only sexual‚ which enables sexual love to become a major theme within the play. When Lucy openly admits that she has “sex” with Nick‚ and “sleeps” with Lewis‚ it creates a contrast of opinion with Lewis’‚ and furthermore creates conflict between the three characters. This shows

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    for Change From my perspective about themes‚ I do not think that there is such a thing as a perfect theme. Of course people can come up with a theme which might seem to cover all areas still more other areas will be left out. For the fact that these other areas have been left out‚ it means that the theme is not perfect. The criteria I used therefore for selecting a theme is to evaluate the themes that have been given first. After careful evaluation‚ the theme which stood out for me is Sharpened for

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    "Cosi"‚ by Louis Nowra‚ is a play which comprises of many distinct characters‚ each with their own unique backgrounds and outlooks on life. Throughout Cosi‚ the different ways in which the patients escape the depressing reality of the asylum and their conditions become evident. Roy creates a false memory of a fantastic childhood and obsesses over Cosi Fan Tutte and “the music of the spheres” so as to suppress the tragic knowledge of his experiences as a child and his life in the asylum. In a

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    illness patients have continuously been stereotyped and marginalised by society throughout there lives. The mistreatment of mental illness patients has been displayed throughout the play Cosi. The mental characters from the play create a theme of madness through there different personalities and quirks. The theme; mental illness and madness are developed for the audience by Louis Nowra’s choice of stage directions‚ dialogue‚ conflicts and symbolism. From the opening of the first scene evidence

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    The theme After reading these three stories‚ I have decided a theme to go with them. The connections with the animals and them responding to certain situations lead me to the conclusion that the theme is animals think a lot like humans do. The animals ambush prey‚ understand what humans are telling them‚ and even use tools to get food. All that is proof that animals will think like us and use their talents to survive. The following paragraphs will show why I have decided that that is the theme of

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    Outsiders theme Essay The outsiders is a book with an amazing theme which is to stay gold. The title is one way to show how to stay gold. The title shows that by being someone different you can stay gold. Another way the theme goes out is through the conflict. The conflict in the story was that the two rival gangs go up against each other but one gang goes to far. That shows how to stay gold because you have to look past all of the mayhem and keep moving forward. Lastly the way the the theme expresses

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    I think that there are multiple themes in the book‚ One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest‚ are relevant for modern America. Some themes are intertwined in culture and I noticed them being used in today’s society. I have been able to identify four themes from the book that can be prevalent today. Some of these themes can have serious consequences can they can go unnoticed by the general population. I was able to identify a theme that portrays women as evil figures. I think that this is illustrated by

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