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    Niki Caro directed the film ’The Whale Rider’. She has used a number of cinematic techniques in this film to create atmosphere and sometimes show what the character is feeling. These three well-used techniques are camera shots‚ lighting and sound and dialogue. By using these techniques Niki has created a film that is emotionally connected to the viewers. Firstly‚ Niki Caro has used lighting incredibly well in this film. For some scenes in the film the lighting effects used gives us an insight into

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    After reading my first critical reflection paper the one thought that keeps scrolling in my brain is‚ “how naive I have been concerning IVP/domestic violence”. I remember not wanting to “label” myself as a “victim” because “I am and was not ever a VICTIM!” I was strong and able to leave that relationship so how does that make me a victim? How naive for me to think in that manner. I like to rename this “Critical Reflection Paper II‚ to “Enlightenment Paper”. I also have been taught a new word

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    The Film Whale Rider

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    The film Whale Rider directed by Niki Caro depicts the journey of a determined young Maori girl‚ Paikea‚ who strives to do the impossible‚ of claiming her birthright position as chief from her very traditional grandfather‚ Koro. Koro who is the chief now‚ searches for the right individual who can lead the tribe since the original leader his son‚ Paikea’s father‚ left when his son‚ Paikea’s twin brother‚ dies at birth. To be the leader of the tribe Koro displays the working styles of examine and execute

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    Mitty Critical Essay

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    Reader-Response Critical Essay On Mitty Erica Tosh ENG 125 Introduction to Literature Prof. Alex Vuilleumier August 1‚ 2011 Reader-Response Critical Essay On Mitty Did you listen to anything that I just said to you‚ are you even paying attention to me at all? These words are often what I hear rolling off of my grandmother’s tongue‚ the constant bickering‚ everything needing to be done a certain way at a particular time. This seems to be the same way Walter Mitty lives his life in the short

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    The Changeling Critical Essay Rachel Meikle Choose a novel which reaches a climax which you find dramatic or moving or disturbing. Explain how the writer achieves this effect and discuss how it contributes to your appreciation of the text as a whole. In Robin Jenkins “The Changeling” the main character Tom Curdie is a young boy who is faced with the feeling of not belonging in any environment‚ and therefore makes a very sad and disturbing decision of how

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    Critical Lens Essay

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    Complete in Cornell Format- Store in Binder Notebook MUST HAVE!  Critical lens Essays provide a quote‚ which the student must connect to literature read. The literature must be that read in class.  It consists of 5 paragraphs = Introduction‚ 3 body paragraphs‚ conclusion.  The student must discuss 2 pieces of literature and three literary terms.  Students must know the correct titles of the literature and punctuate it correctly. All titles are capitalized. Book titles are underlined

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    Sexism In Whale Rider

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    The main character of the film Whale Rider is Paikea Apirana. She is an 11 year old girl‚ who was born in the New Zealand Maori tribe. As soon as she was born‚ she was unwanted by the members of her tribe. This is because both her mother and twin brother died during the birth‚ leaving Paikea alone. Paikea states in a voice over of this scene‚ “there was no gladness when I was born. My twin brother died and took my mother with him. Everybody was waiting for the first born boy to lead us but he died

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    Sea Farer vs Sea Fever

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    Fitzgerald May 16‚ 2013 Period 3 "The Seafarer" and "Sea Fever" Comparative Essay People have been drawn to the adventures the sea has to offer for centuries. Many attempts have been made to express this desire in various ways. Voyaging on the sea has been a constant topic in all of the arts throughout history. "The Seafarer" and "Sea Fever" are poem that both express how a sailor’s love for the sea creates an obligation to be on the sea‚ whether it is wanted or not. This necessity is reflected

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    Hennessy ENG: 102 20 September 2013 The Cover Letter 1. What is your purpose in writing this essay? In your response‚ explore the deeper meaning of this question. The goal is not just to complete the assignment but instead to convey a message. What do you plan to accomplish with this essay? What do you hope the reader takes away from this argument? I believe the purpose in writing this essay was to give students the opportunity to evaluates someone’s work and to see if we can look pass our

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    Slavery Critical Essay

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    Victoria Boyd February 19‚ 2013 Ethnic Studies 3130 Professor Barbara Paige Critical Essay Slavery in America has always been a touchy subject‚ especially when it comes to the truths about the effects of slavery on the slaves themselves. The accounts by slaves are few and far between‚ and the accounts that are available often tell one side of the story about slavery. This is why I decided to take the Slavery in America course. I hoped to find out more information about the truth of

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