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    Braveheart Themes

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    appeal to many different emotions. Similar to novels‚ films help shape our culture and understanding. In the film Braveheart‚ there are many emotions and morals that presented to the audience. One of the main themes of this film is freedom. Braveheart uses various film techniques to portray the theme of freedom throughout the film. Braveheart is a film about Sir William Wallace’s rebellion against the British King Edward I Longshanks. Sir William Wallace was tired of British rule over Scottish land

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    Iliad Theme

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    Some people believe that the Iliad is a poem about death. However‚ some argue that the most important theme is war. Other themes of human experience such as jealousy‚ honor‚ or pride are seen in the poem‚ but I think the main idea of the poem is anger or rage and the results that occur from it. Death is a recurring subject in the Iliad along with graphic descriptions. Every man knows he will die at some point especially when going into battle. For example‚ Sarpedon says to Glaucus‚ “Ah cousin

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    Gattaca Themes

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    The texts "Scales Of Justice" and "Gattaca" are two texts which allow the reader to witness a variety of interpretations and explore the relevant issues that are visible within contemporary society. Such issues as corruption within the police force‚ racism‚ sexual harassment‚ discrimination and manipulation of power are shown to give different interpretations of issues which plague today’s society and potentially our future. "Scales Of Justice" shows the corruption in the police force. It is a

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    Theme In Numbers

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    The theme of Numbers by Rachel Ward is that behavior‚ feelings and trust are hugely influenced by others. Ward uses character dialogue to reveal the theme throughout the story. From the beginning to the end of the book‚ Jem evolved into a completely different person. On their first encounter‚ Jem and Spider were having a conversation between one another underneath the bridge. The two bonded quickly and a special relationship developed. She said to Spider‚ “Kicked out of school‚ kicked out of my

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    Theme Of Loneliness

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    American author Robert M. Pirsig once said “Physical distance between people has nothing to do with loneliness. It’s psychic distance”. This theme of loneliness is a recurring theme in the novel Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. The characters Crooks‚ Candy‚ and Curley’s wife all live in a constant struggle against loneliness. On the ranch‚ they are either isolated from the other ranchers or from people who they are similar to. This loneliness affects how Crooks‚ Candy‚ and Curley’s wife live their

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    Into The Wild Theme

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    card. She was surprised and extremely touched: It was the first present she had received from her son in more than two years‚ since he had announced to his parents that‚ on principle‚ he would no longer give or accept gifts”.The author develops this theme by showing how Chris was self-less.”On weekends‚ when his high school pals were attending “keggers” and trying to sneak into Georgetown bars‚ McCandless would wander the seedier quarters of Washington‚ chatting with prostitutes and homeless people

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    Theme of Loneliness

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    is a virus eating away at the soul. ‘Of Mice and Men’‚ by Steinbeck exemplifies the loneliness of life on a Californian Ranch. John Steinbeck accomplishes this through characters as well as name of the town. A theme should be present during every element of the story‚ there are many themes that are present most of the way such as friendship but loneliness is present from beginning to end. From the beginning of the story the tone of loneliness is depicted through the title of the town‚ ‘A few miles

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    Citizenship Themes

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    philosophy of the words past and present. After reading novels and readings such as Looking backwards‚ the Rerum novarum‚ and even Women on the edge of Time; there are many themes that have a direct correlation between all three. However after analyzing and going through the discussion had between each novel‚ it seems that the overall theme connecting the stories together is citizenship. The best way to describe citizenship is as the overall burden and commitments that are linked when being a part of society

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    The Crucible Theme

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    Lies and deceit is a significant theme in The Crucible. Abigail and John’s lies and deceit precede the play. They had an affair before the play begins. However‚ this affair considerably affects the plot of The Crucible. ABIGAIL: Give me a word‚ John. A soft word. PROCTOR: No‚ no‚ Abby. That’s done with. (Miller 1) Through this quote the reader learns that Abigail and John have both told lies. They deceived people about their relationship. Throughout Acts One and Two of The Crucible

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    Macbeth Themes

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    Macbeth SE. Themes Man’s conscious descention into evil in the name of personal ambition can lead to massive disorder. (and the corruptive influence personal ambition has). Chain of Being being constantly disrupted. -The king is killed. He is the highest in the hierarchy in the chain of being of man. When the king is killed‚ the weather and animals go crazy. indication that its bad. - Lady Macbeth wants to be a man. This is completely against the Chain of Being. The woman has

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