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    to develop themes in at least two poems you have studied. *No Ordinary Sun & Rain‚ by Hone Tuwhare* Hone Tuwhare uses symbols and figurative language to develop themes in his poetry. Tuwhare’s strength is his ability to use effective imagery and symbols to develop persistent ideas that‚ in the poetry I studied this year‚ relate to the purity and beauty of natural things. Rain‚ an apostrophe to a "rain god"‚ and No Ordinary Sun‚ another apostrophe to a tree and Tuwhare’s protest against nuclear

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    Stars Rain Sun Moon

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    The theme of time again makes another appearance at the commencement of this stanza‚ “stars rain sun moon” (this is an example of repetition) before going back to the idea of children and the theme of the cycle of life. The next line holds an example of paradox with the line “how children are apt to forget to remember”; this accompanying the symbol of passing time signifies how as children grow up‚ they forget to see the small things‚ to notice the minute details‚ and as a result grow into adults

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    In the poems No Ordinary Sun and The Sea‚ to the Mountain‚ to the River by Hone Tuwhare‚ the poet used figurative language to develop the theme ‘destruction of environment.’ By using simile‚ personification and imagery‚ Tuwhare expresses his sadness at the careless action of men and their continual destruction of nature. The Sea‚ to the Mountain‚ to the River is about the relationship between land and men. In the poem‚ workers are building a dam to obtain electricity. Tuwhare wants people to realize

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    Rain

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    Rain Have you ever been barefoot in the rain? Well if you haven’t it is the most amazing feeling. Its okay to let the mud ooze between your toes cause the cold rain will just wash it away. The rain is my favorite weather. I love how it smells‚ feels‚ sounds‚ tastes‚ and looks. I like to close my eyes and feel every little rain drop hit down on the top of my head. I like to take a deep breath and smell the nature float in the air all around me. It’s so relaxing to hear the ticking sound of the

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    Ordinary Time The term "Ordinary Time" may be misleading. In the context of the liturgical year the term "ordinary" does not mean "usual or average." Ordinary here means "not seasonal." Ordinary Time is that part of the Liturgical Year that lies outside the seasons of Lent-Easter and Advent-Christmas. In Ordinary Time‚ the Church celebrates the mystery of Christ not in one specific aspect but in all its aspects. The readings during the liturgies of Ordinary Time help to instruct us on how to live

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    An Ordinary Man

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    decent‚ normal and good person that was put in an extraordinary situation. In his book he states “I did what I believed to be the ordinary things that an ordinary man would do. I said no to outrageous actions the way I thought that anybody would‚ and it still mystifies me that so many others could say yes.” This line says it all. Mr. Rusesabagina was “An Ordinary Man” put in an extraordinary situation and during the ten weeks of the Rwandan genocide he proved that we can all make a difference

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    Art of Racing in the Rain Narrative Assignment               From the day I got Enzo‚ to now‚ there have been something that has just made him stick out from other dogs. Enzo is a great caretaker and understands me more than anyone. Although a dogs memory does not last long‚ I know he will carry those memories onto his next life.  There has been too much Enzo has gone through with my family for him to forget the past. I come home from work and scream‚ “Yo‚ Zo!” She doesn’t respond‚ but Enzo comes

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    but forgets to ring the doorbell. -again‚ working through movements of awkwardness by being honest + acknowledging them. (vs. How Cal+Beth deal with issues) p170-171 more about Jeannie past - she also has an “ordinary” life e.g. her parents divorce. other reason for moving? -kisses her -reminded of Berger’s advice -the body doesn’t lie - all you have to do is stay in touch

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    Ordinary Magic

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    The story‚ Ordinary Magic‚ was written by Malcolm Bosse is about a boy who was born and bred in India. Jeffrey also recognized as “Ganesh” faced a lot of difficulties at a very young age. These difficulties that forced him to be mature included his father’s loss of life‚ his way of adjusting and bonding with the American culture and when his ancestor home was going to be demolished. Jeffrey’s maturity develop when his father‚ Mr. Moore‚ died and he was obliged to manage and handle everything‚ including

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    Ordinary People‚ by Judith Guest‚ was about a family who has had two tragedies and how they dealt with these tragedies. This story shows how the environment in which one lives affects ones reaction to tragedy. The Jarred family‚ were ordinary people. The family consisted of the father Calvin‚ the mother Beth and two sons Buck and Conrad. They were an upper class family in good financial standing. They apparently had a happy life until Buck died in a boating accident. Calvin was a concerned

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