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    Thief‚ love can be seen throughout the book. Love by definition is “ an intense feeling of deep affection". However‚ love isn’t necessarily an intense feeling of deep endearment. There are conflicting types of love such as friendship love or family love. In “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak‚ the Nazi’s are in power at the time and the citizens of Germany have to withstand the austerity’s that come alongside with their position in power. The characters have to learn to love in the face of great abomination

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    Dimmesdale's Redemption

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    Hester and Dimmesdale have sinned. Nevertheless‚ after winning they both spent the rest of their lives trying to gain penance for their sins through pain and suffering. Eventually‚ they both have found redemption in the eyes of God. Even though they both sinned‚ they each spent their lives gaining penance in their own way. Hester was an outcast of the community. Moreover‚ she got treated as the town punching bag practically. As a result‚ she always was in pain and suffering even if she

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    The melodious clinking of cocktails and the exploding laughter of people‚ gracefully dance from the pages of The Great Gatsby into the imagination of readers‚ luring them into the halls of Gatsby’s mansion. If words mimic vehicles transporting the audience from the real into the fantasy‚ then F. Scott Fitzgerald plays the chauffeur; his exploitation of imagery allows them to experience the frenetic carouse. Furthermore‚ Fitzgerald anesthetized the audience with intoxicating rounds of imagery such

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    This shows that Nick didn’t care that he came from a family of royalty as he believed his great-uncle’s decision to start a business was more worthy. In doing so‚ Nick can be seen by the readers as valid evidence of the American dream. However‚ his views on the validity of the American dream alters as he strays from the comfort of home and begins

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    Shawshank Redemption

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    HSC English (ESL) Language Study within an Area of Study Related Text Scaffold (Fill in one for EACH text) Related text scaffold 1. Find out basic information about the text. a) Name of text: The Shawshank Redemption b) Composer: Frank Darabont c) Source (Where you got the text from. Include date of publication‚ or date of accessing website): Castle Rock Entertainment‚ September 23rd 1994 d) Type of text Film 2. Summarise the text. In 1947

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    Love‚ Loss‚ Redemption: Amy Tan’s “My Mother’s Secrets” Amy Tan’s writing style appeals to many readers. Therefore‚ her writing is considered good writing. “My Mother’s Secrets” appeals to pathos‚ is relatable‚ uses imagery‚ and is ethnically rich. Tan’s use of pathos can be read throughout “My Mother’s Secrets”. The love between her and her mother is a feeling that many readers can relate to and understand. Tan shows a filial piety‚ an important philosophy in many cultures. Filial piety is a

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    The characters in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s book‚ The Great Gatsby‚ specifically Tom Buchanan and Gatsby‚ view God and their world as wasted‚ faded‚ empty‚ and dead. Their opinion of God is symbolized by the Valley of Ashes being looked upon by the eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg‚ and it forms the idea that the men are their own gods‚ being able to act according to their self-set morals and rules. Throughout the story Fitzgerald shows readers evidence of this through the contrast between Tom and Gatsby. He

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    Phytophthora Isolation

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    reddish brown‚ dry corky rot. Heavy infection can give rise to total loss of the tubers. Light infections can occur and are difficult to detect. Media and antibiotics for isolation of Phytophthora from diseased plant tissue and soil The Oomycetes are not true fungi‚ and therefore special techniques are required for their isolation. Most species of Phytophthora grow rather slowly in vitro compared with saprophytic fungi and bacteria. In addition‚ bacterial populations need to be kept low because they

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    Isolation In Japan

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    Japan Essay-Ishan Mann 8.1 The Land of The Rising Sun a.k.a Japan. Japan had a past of isolation and Japan was isolated in geography because they were an island. You might ask how did Japan move through isolation economically‚ socially‚ and Politically ? Why did no one question the Emperor on the choices he made politically ? How did Japan use a currency to trade and keep things organized in their economy? How did they keep everyone social in Japan while being isolated? This essay is about then

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    Shawshank Redemption (1994) directed by Frank Darabont is a testament to the influence and strength the human spirit can hold with the idea of hope and freedom strong in their minds. Ellis “Red” Redding narrates the story from the 1940s to the 1960’s as Andy - the protagonist – struggles and suffers with the fear of being imprisoned after all his hardship. Darabont communicates the ideas of hope and freedom to the viewers through a number of specific scenes‚ objects and techniques. Hope is a theme that

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