Ned Kelly Ned Kelly is an iconic Australian legend who is known as one of the most famous outlaws in Australia. Some know of him as a villain‚ others know him as a hero. But what was he really? The 2003 film “Ned Kelly” featuring Heath Ledger as Ned‚ portrays the famous outlaw as a tragic hero rather than a murderer and a thief. By researching Ned’s events‚ accomplishments and endeavours‚ it tells us that Ned was in fact a villain rather than a hero. The following essay will highlight why it is
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Vice President Debate 2012 In the first 2012 Vice Presidential debate‚ “The Foreign Policy Debate‚” both Joe Biden and Paul Ryan were asked how their catholic beliefs affect their view on abortion. Both candidates used implied promises‚ and collective sanctions of directive language to make people vote for them. Although directive language requires numerous techniques in order for success‚ implied promises and collective sanctions were key to Biden and Ryan’s sides‚ because the use of directive
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Even if the storyline is one we have heard before‚ a text can always be made new and refreshing if its creators use effective or original production techniques. Joe Wright’s film Atonement is an excellent example of how even if a storyline is one we have heard before‚ a text can make it new and refreshing. The film is essentially a love story‚ but Wright creates interest through playing with the ideas of perspective‚ time and happy endings. By doing so he refreshes an overused storyline‚ making
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"Give me your tired‚ your poor‚ Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free‚ The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these‚ the homeless‚ tempest-tossed to me‚ I lift my lamp beside the golden door!" This is an excerpt from the sonnet by Emma Lazarus‚ New Colossus‚ which is located on the pedestal where the Statue of Liberty now stands. It is an invitation for all immigrants to come through the “Golden Door” and receive America’s promise of freedom and liberty from oppression
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horrible crimes‚ molesting and sexually assaulting numerous young boys who were looking to him to help them out of already bad situations at home via his charity‚ Second Mile. These were at risk youth. The head coach of Penn State’s football team‚ Joe Paterno‚ had been alerted to the crimes possibly being committed by his defensive coordinator but he had failed to act or contact law enforcement. The president of the university also was accused of knowing but taking no action. (1) In the eyes of
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Marilyn Monroe What do you think when you hear the word movie star? You probably think of a beautiful‚ young‚ very talented actress. When I hear the word‚ I think of Marilyn Monroe. Monroe was a Hollywood glamour with the glow and energy that interested the world. Dominating the age of movie stars to come‚ without a question‚ she is the most famous woman of the 20th century. Born as Norma Jeane Mortenson‚ she had a tough childhood growing up in foster homes and orphanages. But‚ she overcame
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For my final project‚ I chose to learn more about my favorite director‚ Martin Scorsese. From as far as I can remember‚ Martin Scorsese’s films have always intrigued me like no others have. There are many reasons why I am drawn to his type of films and his style of directing. Martin Scorsese has directed films that support his ethnic background. He has revolutionized the motion picture industry with the films he has directed. Scorsese has a unique approach in directing his films. Lastly‚ Scorsese’s
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Resident consentyed to writer persoming iniital recreation assessment. BIO: Albert who is a 98 year old malewho was born in Fort Willian‚ ThunderBay. Albert’s wifes name is Margret but has unfortunatly passed away leaving him widowed. Albert has two children a daughter named Patirica Watson whom is his POA and an esteranged son named ____. Although his education level does not exceed highschool‚ Albert was an Engenier for the Navy and then retired at Atlas Steele. Albert was a highly acknowleged
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University. - In Laval university Mulroney’s most friends played an important role in politics. - Mulroney was a passionate conservative and when the conservatives lost the1974 election Mulroney attempted to run as the leader but lost to his competition Joe Clark. -Later on in his career Brian Mulroney became the 18th Prime Minister of Canada on 1984 September 17. -Brian Mulroney made the Free Trade Agreement with the United States on December 1993 to raise Canada’s prosperity. -Brian Mulroney also
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1942 to 1946. She graduated with a BA receiving firsts in sociology‚ anthropology‚ economic history and native administration. Her fellow students included Nelson Mandela‚ Eduardo Mondlane Mozambican freedom fighter and the first leader of FRELIMO‚ Joe Slovo‚ JN Singh executive member of both the Natal and South African Indian Congress‚ and Ismail Meer a former secretary-general of the South African Indian Congress. First helped found the Federation of Progressive Students and served as secretary
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