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    When the inmates are relased after years of being suck in Shawshank‚ they find difficulty functioning in the real world‚ this is the effects of Institutionalization. Institutionalization is a major theme in "Shawshank Redeption". Institutionalization by definition means to become a part of a well-orgainzed system and follow a rotine. The inmates follow a set routine and dont make any of their own chocies in life. After so long of not being able to make their own desicions‚ the inmates can start to

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    Runner‚ by Khaled Hoseini‚ (Riverhead Press‚ New York‚ 2003) the main character Amir moves to America from Afghanistan in search to forget his past. He goes on a journey of redemption in which gives him a chance "to be good again". Through Amir’s journey he has to recognize his sin and then he has to search for redemption in order "to be good again". Amir‚ who lived in Afghanistan with his father Baba and two servants Ali and Ali’s son Hassan‚ grows up playing with Hassan and doing everything

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    Courage

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    "Compassion" Nelson Mandela once said "Our human compassion binds us the one to the other - not in pity or patronizingly‚ but as human beings who have learnt how to turn our common suffering into hope for the future." This quality of compassion is embodied by many characters throughout American literature. Mr. P in Sherman Alexie’s The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian displays compassion by guiding the way to a successful life for others. Penelope in Sherman Alexie’s The

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    Edexcel Medicine and Health through Time: A development study Revision Booklet 2013 Success in this exam requires: A general understanding of how medicine developed over time. You need to have an overview of how medicine changed in your mind. Was there PROGRESS / CONTINUITY / REGRESSION from one period of time to the next. Knowledge about different areas of medicine: Understanding CAUSE of disease Developing TREATMENTS / preventions / cures Understanding ANATOMY

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    Dimmesdale's Redemption

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    Hester and Dimmesdale have sinned. Nevertheless‚ after winning they both spent the rest of their lives trying to gain penance for their sins through pain and suffering. Eventually‚ they both have found redemption in the eyes of God. Even though they both sinned‚ they each spent their lives gaining penance in their own way. Hester was an outcast of the community. Moreover‚ she got treated as the town punching bag practically. As a result‚ she always was in pain and suffering even if she

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    Kite Runner Redemption

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    Redemption is portrayed as an important theme in the text The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. Throughout the novel‚ several characters attempt to redeem themselves of the sinful deeds in the past by scarification. However‚ true redemption requires appropriate sacrifices which are not necessarily the act of giving up something precious; but instead‚ it is strong determination to gain redemption that leads to one willingly sacrificing everything in order to compensate the victims. Amir’s yearning of

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    your text and to what extent is it relevant in our lives today The film “Shawshank Redemption” directed by Frank Darabont shows the importance of the two contrasting themes institutionalisation and hope. The main character Red Redding shows that theme of institutionalisation whereas Andy Dufresne shows hope. Together their friendship develops throughout the film; Andy helps redeem Red to give him hope. “Shawshank Redemption” shows the importance of institutionalisation and hope which is relevant

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    Kahled Hosseini’s novel‚ "The Kite Runner‚" serves as a story of redemption and metamorphosis of child into man‚ through the eyes of a young Afghan boy born into a family of recognition and prosperity. Amir‚ son of businessman Baba‚ narrates his outlook on the struggles he faced from his troubled childhood‚ including jealousy‚ neglect‚ and the manifestation of his own insecurities. Amir thrives for redemption in hopes of relieving self-condemnation‚ due to pain inflicted on his best friend Hassan

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    Paragraph 1: I’ve done it. I’ve escaped Shawshank. I am free. The sound of thunder rolls through the area as a bolt of lightning splits the midnight sky. Soon it begins to sprinkle‚ the little water droplets begin growing larger and failing more frequently. I rip off my prison shirt along with my white tank top and raise my arms as the rain cascades down on me like a waterfall. Each drop of fresh water cleanses my filthy skin and erases the last 25 years I had spent in the prison. As I stand there

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    Bob Marley Redemption

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    Redemption The most well known protest artist on an international level is Robert Nesta Marley also known just as Bob Marley. For many years Marley sang songs of religious faith‚ social and political issues. With his songs he put reggae protest music on the map for many nations and made it a major cultural and political force in Jamaica. The lyrics of Redemption Song are from a speech given by the Pan-African orator Marcus Garvey and to this day it is considered to be one Bob Marley’s most influential

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