Citizen Kane is an American drama film released in 1941. It follows the life of the main character‚ Charles Foster Kane‚ and the investigation into “rosebud” – the last word spoken before his death. Kane was a wealthy newspaper tycoon who lived a reserved lifestyle; he had many possessions but isolated himself from the public eye wherever possible towards the end of his life. The director’s portrayal of the films main themes are shown in such a way that a Year 12 group of students would be able to
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Pakistan emerged as a separate homeland for Muslims by assiduous hard work and enormous sacrifices of Muslims. The pioneers of Pakistan movement dreamed of a state that could offer a peaceful milieu for free exercise of religion and attainment of one’s rights. It is highly disheartening to see the state crippled by the ethnic conflicts‚ religious extremism‚ terrorism and dissension between the public and government. The article‚ “Whither Pakistan? A five-year forecast”‚ was published on June 3‚ 2009
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Title: The Book Thief Author: Marcus Zusak Text type: Novel The Book Thief is a book about having the courage to stand up for what you believe in and do what you believe to be the right thing. I was extremely impressed at how the actions of Liesel and her foster parents reflected these themes of bravery and morality. I think these themes are relevant in today’s society because people often copy what everyone else is doing even when they know it is not right
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“The Lamp at Noon” by Sinclair Ross Stuck in dust When one thinks of being caged‚ he or she may think of a bird being put in a cage so it can’t fly away. Or a person may think of a criminal caged by their jail cell bars‚ enclosing them off from society. However‚ in the short story‚ The Lamp at Noon‚ written by Sinclair Ross‚ a clear tone of desperation is shown through symbolism‚ confirming the harsh effects that the 1930’s dust bowl had on a family but specifically on a character named Ellen
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Crake; from numbers to words Oryx and Crake is a story that takes place in a not-so-distant dystopian future that Margart Atwood believes we’re heading towards. The world has been taken over by corporations who are driven purely by greed and profit. These corporations have built giant “compounds” where they house their scientists‚ who are referred to as “numbers people” by Jimmy‚ the main protagonist of the story. These “numbers people” are using genetic engineering to “improve” humanity. Anything
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September 19th‚ 2011 Wes Moore Maryland House Correction Rd. Jessup‚ MD‚ 20794 Dear Wes Moore‚ A. Problem Assessment There are many issues that have led to the outcome in your life‚ from an absent father‚ instability in your living situations‚ your brother being influential‚ yet participating in negative activity‚ and your mother’s lack of involvement. When you sum all of these issues up the main issue that stands out is the lack of support and mentoring that is needed to foster a child’s
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California. In an efficient building‚ space is utilized artfully and cleverly to create improved form and function. I came up with the idea of using the cavity beneath the staircase as a compartment for our two dogs to sleep in. Architecture is a personal art‚ and architects must design anything with the occupants and consumers in mind. The personality or style of a design must also be acknowledged‚ as style is a means of identifying an architect’s work. Through this project I realized that the practicality
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As a child‚ I had always been very quiet and very reserved. My mom always said that I barely cried and was always particularly calm. When I was in the 3rd grade‚ I often struggled in math class and was too shy to ever ask for help. I was given news that I was to attend summer school and that it would determine if I would move on to the 4th grade. In summer school‚ I also struggled and even though I knew I wasn’t understanding the concepts I remained silent. I received a call saying that I had failed
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In that light‚ it also teaches me how to not abuse the power that is given to me. As assistant director‚ I am given the ability to kick students out of the show‚ cancel rehearsals for personal reasons‚ and pick favorites when students get out of hand. However‚ this does not constitute me to misuse the powers however I see fit. My job is to help everyone‚ so everything that I do as assistant director should be completely selfless. This
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born evil‚ he was just influenced.” I remember nodding and changing the subject. A loud crash brings me back to now. With wide eyes‚ I rush to my house and thrust the door open when I get there. “Mother? Father? Lindy?” I call out‚ but the only response I get is the large empty house echoing my words back to my. I search for the source of the noise‚ and I soon find a large pan of freshly made spaghetti turned upside down on the wooden floor. I glance over at the kitchen table‚ where I find a small
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