the Anzac Legend has been implemented by politicians to foster nationalism and create an “official” version of Australian history. The legend has arose from government propaganda and highly censored accounts of the Gallipoli campaign: it was promulgated by the federal government originally to promote Australia’s connection to the British Empire and now to promote a historical narrative and Australian identity which contains political utility. This politicized version of the Anzac legend is immune
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According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary‚ an urban legend is “an often lurid story or anecdote that is based on hearsay and widely circulated as true.” Urban legends tend to have minimal evidence of where the story originally began making them seem more mysterious and eerie. With this being said a legends background can be assumed to be linked with a multitude of instances. This‚ of course‚ what makes it an urban legend. If a urban legend does not contain a some sort of mystery then it would
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Legend of Maria Makiling According to legend‚ there was a time when the gods could live like ordinary mortals do. Although these gods were enchanted‚ they could speak‚ love‚ and even go to the market like what people do in our time. This story tells what happened to the daughter of two such deities. This is the story of Mariang Makiling. Two deities‚ Dayang Makiling and Gat Panahon‚ had an only daughter name Maria. Because of her beauty and charm‚ she was the delight of her parents. The
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The "Lady in Blue" The "Lady in Blue" is a popular Spanish legend in the Southwest and particularly New Mexico. The legend of the lady started with New Mexico Indians in the 17th century and remains popular today. The "Lady in Blue" was in fact a real person""Maria de Jesus de Agreda‚ or Sor Maria‚ as she was called. Sor Maria founded the Convent of the Immaculate Conception at Agreda. Sor Maria had a very strong reputation throughout Spain for her wisdom and sanctity‚ as well as her mystical and
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me about a week to finish. I don’t think I want to change anything about it because I pretty much like the transformers myself even if the cartoons are guys. It just reminds me of my childhood every time I catch a glimpse of it. I would love The Legend of the dream catcher {Facts} “The Ojibwa (Chippewa) believe that night is full of both good and bad dreams. When a dream catcher is hung above the place where you sleep it moves freely in the night air and catches the dreams as they drift by. The
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Software‚ such as League of Legends‚ can be freely downloaded with ease‚ and played anytime of the day thanks to today’s most popular modern technological advancement: computers. With access to the internet‚ any person can escape into an artificial reality where you become a fictional character armed with unnatural powers and go head to head with other players‚ fighting to be the first to destroy the opposing team’s nexus (the heart of the enemy base). League of Legends has captured the attention
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LEGEND OF THE COCONUT TREE Long ago there was a Chamorro family belonging to the Achote tribe. The family had a beautiful young daughter who was admired by everyone in the tribe. One day the girl became very thirsty. She wanted to drink the juice from a special fruit. Everyone tried to find the fruit she described but to no avail. Soon the girl became very ill and died. The father buried the girl on a hill over looking the village. He placed a beautiful headstone on her grave and the people covered
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History of a legend: managing the Makiling Forest Reserve HISTORY OF A LEGEND: MANAGING THE MAKILING FOREST RESERVE Juan M. Pulhin and Maricel A. Tapia Name of forest: Mt. Makiling Forest Reserve Location: Los Baños‚ Laguna Province Area (hectares): 4 224 Managing entity: University of the Philippines‚ Los Baños Mgt. objectives: Training laboratory‚ conservation of biodiversity‚ watershed protection‚ recreation‚ research Country: Philippines A ccording
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In literature‚ the use of imagery can help reveal the theme that the author is attempting to convey. Imagery is when the writer uses words and phrases to create “mental images” that help the reader visualise what is taking place in the story. In William Shakespeare’s King Lear‚ animal‚ clothing‚ and eye imagery are used to better enhance the theme of‚ appearance verses reality. Throughout the play many characters are not who they appear to be‚ but with the use of imagery their true nature is revealed
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“Shakespeare makes effective use of disturbing imagery in the play‚ Macbeth.” Discuss this statement‚ supporting your answer with suitable reference to the text. Shakespeare makes very effective use of disturbing imagery in ‘Macbeth’ to convey a world in which evil is palpable and omnipresent. The imagery in Macbeth highlights and reinforces key themes in the play. It also helps to create the distinctive atmosphere of the play. Though disturbing imagery is widespread throughout Macbeth‚ I feel it
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