always be labelled as so. The idea of a man fighting back against his oppressors is enough to inspire even the most timid of hearts‚ but can it ever be claimed that the person of Ned Kelly can be understood in the truest sense? Peter Carey‚ an author who won The Booker Prize in 2001 for his book‚ sought to give Ned Kelly a voice of his own‚ through writing True History of the Kelly Gang. This tale is told through the supposed eyes of Mr Kelly‚ whose desire was to inform his unborn daughter of his
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Imagine‚ you were talking to your best friend about how you were feeling that day‚ and some how the word got to your boss about you are being too emotional outside of work hours‚ and you are now about to be send to an island with “like-minded” people. The last thing you feel is happy‚ but you are not allowed to be unhappy‚ because you grew up without this emotion‚ so instead you inject pills to better your mood. This is the environment that Aldous Huxley presents in Brave New World‚ a futuristic
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| Appendix: Essay | Nokia -`A true core never dies` | Nokia -`A true core never dies` ------------------------------------------------- NOKIA DISCONNECTED ------------------------------------------------- New York‚ 26th March 2013 ------------------------------------------------- On 26th march 2013 Nokia is being declared bankrupt by the finish court of justice due to illiquidity and numerous still outstanding deliveries. Do you think this is really going to happen? It might – but
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said‚ “If you want something in life‚ reach out and grab it.” He wanted to live his life in a different manner. Chris was brave for not turning his back on what he believed in. He looks selfish from someone else’s point of view. Sometimes it’s better to make a selfish act for your own happiness‚ isn’t it? What I have learned from his fantastic experience is that everyone should take chances‚ even if it seems reckless or stupid. I am sure a lot of people would disagree on his way of thinking or his
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In Kauflin’s “True Worshipers‚” he explains the concept of worship from a Christian’s perspective. He talks about struggles‚ questions‚ and different ideas people have when they worship. He explains a deeper concept of the truth and theology about worship. The gospel should always be the foundation of our worship. In chapter one‚ Kauflin talks about why “true worshipers matter” in the real world we live in. John 4:23 says‚ “But the hour is coming‚ and is now here‚ when the true worshipers will
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BONDS OF PEOPLE IS THE TRUE POWER Here I am‚ sitting on the floor and my body slumping on the mattress. The wind coming from the stand fan behind me silently whispers in my mind the words “Go to sleep.” The clock’s short hand points on that bulky number 3 while the other points between 1 and 2. Roughly two hours left before my usual waking time. But why am I still awake? The answer is right in front of me. A glowing light amidst the darkness surrounds me‚ making me defy the urge to grab my
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Something that changed me and let me be the person who I am today is friendship. Friends can raise you high above the skies. Or‚ they can pull you down under the ground. My parents are very close to me. They have enough knowledge and awareness from people around us. My father advised me every school year that I needed to keep enough distance from others. My father said to me‚ “Abdulelah‚ never go out with bad friends. They can affect you in a small matter of time. I know you’re smart. You will know
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Creon the True Tragic Hero There is much controversy between who the ’tragic hero’ is in the play Antigone. Some people say Antigone‚ some say Creon‚ others even say Heamon. I believe Creon displays all of the characteristics of a ’tragic hero’. He receives compassion through the audience‚ yet recognizes his weaknesses and his downfalls from his own self-pride‚ stubbornness‚ and controlling demands. He is the true protagonist. Though the audience notices how villainous Creon is‚ they still express
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WALT DISNEY TRUE STORIES People believed for many years‚ that Walt Disney became famous because of the stories that his company had created‚ but actually many of the stories are adaptations from books from the 19th century. Snow White‚ The Sleeping Beauty‚ The Little Mermaid‚ Cinderella and Pinocchio are among the stories that Disney immortalized in movies‚ and he was very lucky because children decided to believe in their renovated stories rather than wonder about the origins. The irony is that
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their social lives? The balance between boredom and staying active has been debated for many years. Quindlen believes boredom used to be a childhood staple - no modern technology‚ empty schedules‚ and time to let their minds wander‚ however‚ staying busy keeps children out of trouble and helps their social life. Anna Quindlen‚ writer for Newsweek‚ in her article “Doing Nothing Is Something” discusses reasons why boredom
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