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    Rabbit Proof Fence

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    Rabbit-Proof Fence Rabbit proof fence tells a true story of three young aboriginal girls‚ who are taken from their mothers and forced to be “re-educated” of the western ways at a remote settlement near Moore River. Molly‚ the oldest of the three‚ takes responsibility of the 2 younger girls‚ Gracie and Daisy. Molly‚ Gracie and daisy are taken away from their home in jigalong‚ they suffered a long journey to an education camp near Moore River‚ throughout their epic journey they attempt the impossible

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    Racism In The Play Fences

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    Fences” is a 1983 play written by August Wilson in the drama and fiction genre. Fences is about a 53 year old man named Troy who struggles throughout the story with his family and himself. The play takes place in Pittsburgh‚ Pennsylvania where Troy Maxson has gone through life in a country where being black leads to crushing a man’s’ body mentally‚ emotionally and physically. Racism is an important element in the play that affects Troy’s family and himself in their everyday life. As a result‚

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    Societal prejudice affects individual’s ability to be happy which can be seen in August Wilson’s play "Fences." For Bono‚ the societal prejudices he faces are racism‚ poverty‚ and prejudice against convicted felons. These prejudices affect his happiness because they influence the opportunities that Bono has to be financially stable. I think is not happy because he wasn’t able to play sports .Croy says “ Hey‚ Pop… You can’t do that. He’s coming all the way from North Carolina.” (Act One‚ Scene 3‚

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    The Free Land Is Not Free

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    The free land is not free The author of “In the Land of Free”‚ Edith Maud Eaton‚ with pen name Sui Sin Far‚ was not a direct immigrant from Asia to the United States‚ but she portrayed the harsh treatment Asian immigrants faced upon entering in the U.S. in the late 1800s.  Sui Sin Far‚ working as a journalist for Fly Lea‚ had exposed the extreme injustice done to Asian Americans in U.S. while she was living on the west coast of the United States. In addition‚ Sui Sin Far’s narration throughout “The

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    Troy’s Parenting There are four styles of parenting; authoritarian‚ permissive‚ uninvolved and authoritative. Many parents adopt one or more of these styles‚ however in the play Fences‚ written by August Wilson‚ Troy demonstrates a authoritarian styles of parenting. I believe this will have a negative effect on Cory in the future. A authoritarian parents have high expectations for their child or children however‚ provide very little feedback‚ and guidance. When the parent does provide feedback

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    Fences by August Wilson is a drama filled play surrounding a man named Troy. Throughout this play many things occur such as adultery‚ a boy leaving his home to become a man‚ and many relationships being torn apart. In this particular play there were many symbolic and ironic situations that took place. Since Troy had an unhealthy relationship with his father‚ it affected the way he raised his children. In this play father and son relationships are damaged. Troy‚ the protagonist‚ is an African American

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    Play report on Fences

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    PLAY REPORT # (The text boxes should expand as you type. Use more than 1page if you need to.) Name Ross Johnson Title: Fences Author: August Wilson Plot synopsis: This play focuses on the life of Troy Maxson during pre-civil rights movement times. Troy is really trying to break through the racial barrier at his job. He works as a garbage collector and he wants to drive the trucks instead of picking up the garbage. He works this job with

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    good fence makes a good neighbor." I agree and disagree with this statement.  Most people want a solid fence between their house and their neighbors. I only the other hand‚ see a fence as a way to put yourself in a space that is just yours for nobody else to enter. I think that a fence can be symbolic of an emotional wall. For example‚ a neighbor who has their house fenced off by a twenty foot fence may want to keep to themselves and not be involved with the rest of the community. A tall fence is

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    Tips to Consider When Building a Fence You have decided to do the fence yourself. This is understandable. Almost every household these days are fond of doing DIY projects. Just by taking a look at the tutorial videos streamed online‚ many of its viewers are convinced that they can do it themselves. However‚ you must consider carefully if this is the right thing for you. The one thing that could have convinced you is how your neighbor has easily done it. Then you ask yourself why you can’t do it

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    Fences, August Wilson

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    As illustrative of the kind of analysis I would bring to Fences‚ by August Wilson‚ if my bid to direct is successful‚ O prose to take direction for a part of Act 1‚ Scene 3 of the play. This will include possible blocking‚ camera work‚ music‚ and what the actor should be feeling and experiencing while acting the part. I will examine how crucial it is that the actors portray their characters effectively‚ and I will offer commentary to assure just that. On the basis of these findings I will determine

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