Dystopic reality The utopias in Genesis‚ Lord of The Flies and The Life of Pi all are created and then destroyed. A utopia is a paradise‚ whether that is an abundance of resources‚ food and water or simply a place of peace and divinity. Utopias have not lasted‚ however‚ because of human instinct. In the three texts many techniques have been used to shape our thinking of utopias‚ and how they inevitably become dystopias. Golding’s allegorical novel Lord of the Flies‚ tracks the fall from innocence
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throughout the passage. Pi tells the stranger No wonder you ’re starved for customers. ’ There is irony here as Pi is the stranger ’s customer. Later when they are together the stranger tells of how Pi ’s heart‚ flesh and liver ’ are with him. This may have had a sinister undertone to it as with the stranger having an overeager embrace ’ on Pi ’s throat. Pi suggests the two feast on each others company ’ the use of the word feast confirms Pi ’s intentions. Additionally Pi describes the stranger
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event has occurred in which others have died. Pi Patel in Yann Martel’s Life of Pi and Chuck Noland in Robert Zemeckis’ Cast Away are both examples of survivors who overcame difficult circumstances and despite the odds‚ lived to see another day. These two castaways share similarities by not giving up when their situation seems tough‚ creating unlikely friends who experience their journey with them‚ and losing their companion without a proper goodbye. Pi Patel and Chuck Noland are both stranded at sea
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Life of Pi Book vs. Movie Persuasive Essay Based on the award-winning novel of the same name by Yann Martel‚ Life of Pi follows the remarkable story of a young man named Piscine “Pi” Molitor Patel who finds himself lost at sea after his family’s cargo ship sinks in a storm. But Pi is not alone on this journey and he must survive in a congested life boat with four animals from his family’s zoo‚ a hyena‚ an orangutan‚ a zebra‚ and worst of all‚ an adult Bengal tiger named Richard Parker. In breathtaking
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the characters do to survive? The excerpts “Life of Pi” and “The Story of Keesh”both characters try to survive in a harsh environment by hunting or looking for food. According to both stories survival is portrayed and by not giving up Pi and Keesh can survive and achieve the impossible. First off‚ surviving in a harsh environment is never an easy task. To survive at sea Pi needs a lot of willpower and courage. As it states in the excerpt “Life of Pi”‚ Pi is stranded “in the middle of the Pacific
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how perceptions of belonging and not belonging can be influenced by connections to places. In your response‚ refer to your prescribed text and at least ONE other related text of your own choosing. 2010: ‘An individual’s interaction with others and the world around them can enrich or limit their experience of belonging‘ Discuss this view with details reference to your prescribed text and ONE other related text of your own choosing. 2009: ‘Understanding nourishes belonging. A lack of understanding
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imperial adventures’. 4. Why do you think that the pharaohs began to depict themselves as ‘warrior-pharaohs’? Warrior pharaohs were seen as mighty in strength‚ protectors‚ strong-armed and ones who conquered. Pharaohs were always shown larger than life in the midst battle. Basically they wanted to look tough and almighty.’ heroic image’. 5. How did the pharaohs use the wealth that flowed into Egypt from surrounding territories? The wealth that flowed into Egypt enabled the kings to enhance
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What is π? Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary defines π as "1: the 16th letter of the Greek alphabet... 2 a: the symbol pi denoting the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter b: the ratio itself: a transcendental number having a value to eight decimal places of 3.14159265" A number can be placed into several categories based on its properties. Is it prime or composite? Is it imaginary or real? Is it transcendental or algebraic? These questions help define a number’s behavior in
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Song of J. Alfred Prufrock‚ the change in perspective is clearly evident. He repeatedly thinks back and forth of whether he should approach the women in the room‚ or if he should just disregard the thought of socialising and carry on with his lonely life. The repetition of the line “There will be time…” throughout the poem‚ portrays the hope that change will occur. Although‚ due to Prufrock’s insecurities he quickly contradicts himself and the hope demolishes. “To wonder‚ ‘Do I dare?’ and‚ ‘Do I Dare
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Syllabus | Exams | Websites | Resources | Teachers | Text List English Home > English > Advanced > Module A: Comparative Study of Texts and Context > Elective 2: Texts in Time > Frankenstein and Blade Runner Frankenstein and Blade Runner Peter Yorke‚ St Marys Senior High Introduction Frankenstein: Structure and genre Background and context Researching the context Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein Characters and Ideas From Frankenstein to Blade Runner Blade Runner: an introduction Background
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