A Malaysian Fantasy: Less dependence on foreign workers Written by Dr. Lim Teck GheeTuesday‚ 04 August 2009 12:14 CPI Writings Commentary by Dr Lim Teck Ghee There is hardly a day that passes when we do not read something about foreign labour in the newspapers. The story could be about a heartless employer pouring boiling water on an Indonesian maid or labour contractors exploiting a Bangladeshi worker. Or it could be a Minister stating that he received an appeal from the MNCs for the
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Migrant Hostel is an account of Peter Skrzynecki’s time in the migrant hostel‚ yet it is ambiguous and could apply to many immigrants. This suggests that many people were struggling to find belonging as immigrants in Australia. A general experience is emphasized in the first stanza by the use of “us” in the 2nd last line. The last line of the stanza poses a question to the reader “Who would be coming next.” This technique is used to engage them in the poem. It also underlines the uncertainty and
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Lennie Small‚ from John Steinbacks Of Mice and Men‚ is the least dynamic character‚ but also the star of this short but impacting novel. John Steinbacks conception of this novel is centered on Lennie’s simplicity. Throughout the entire book‚ Lennie’s personality and life seem based on three things: soft things‚ devotion to his protector (George) and his dream of one day owning a farm. Within the novel‚ Lennie shows no significant changes‚ development‚ or growth; yet is a favorite character
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John Steinbeck the American dream was pursued by a couple of migrant farm workers. These farm workers names were George and Lennie and they had a plan to make it out. The definition of the American dream was that every us citizen has equal opportunity and prosperity to achieve success. Throughout the book George and Lennie constantly found themselves dreaming and hoping for this dream to come true. The American dream can not prosper if you don’t work towards it and that’s exactly what George and Lennie
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As people may know‚ George Milton is accused for the murder of Lennie smalls instantly killing him in the back of his head. But George is innocent and there was a method to this behind all this madness. First it must be understood that George had two decisions: To kill Lennie? Or let Lennie live and take him to trial? Since Lennie was George’s best friend whom he took care of all the time because he was mentally disabled so‚ obviously George did not want to watch his friend be tortured and killed
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perpetuates a deep rooted sense of estrangement and isolation‚ concepts which are heavily articulated within Skrzynecki’s poem Migrant Hostel‚ and 10 Marry Street. Congruently‚ both texts explore the aforementioned understanding of belonging in a personal voice through the textually dynamic medium of poetry. Migrant hostel‚ is a moving account of the experiences of migrants living in an overly-crowded hostel‚ it depicts the strain and sense of imprisonment in the new Country that awaits immigrants
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within them. So Steinbeck exaggerates the theme of loneliness from characters mainly such as Curley’s wife ‚Crookes ‚ Old Candy‚ George and Lennie also the Negro man. Therefore Curley’s wife comes as whole as in the novel as it explores the Steinbeck theme of loneliness and isolation. Curley’s wife is a dispensable and Steinbeck explores as she is the centre of the debate that develops the conflicts among ranch workers. As in the book Steinbeck explores George as being astute and Lennie being innocent
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country Culture is generally accepted way of doing activities in a society which includes beliefs‚ symbols‚ values‚ behaviour and social organization. Migrants adopt and mix with new culture since culture change in inevitable. There are certain arguments for maintaining one’s native culture in a new country. However‚ it is a defended that migrants should adopt the host country’s culture. This essay will consider the arguments for retaining or not retaining ones culture in the new country. To begin
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Difficult Co-workers During your career you will come across difficult people with which you work. While most people are helpful and nice to be around‚ the top three most difficult co-workers will make your day challenging and frustrating. Wherever these personality types are concentrated‚ there will be a general lowering of morale in the department. Learning to classify these types of personalities will better equip you to keep your perspective in your relational issues in the workplace. Where
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How does Shakespeare use soliloquies to present the characters of Macbeth and Hamlet? A soliloquy is a comprehensive and unremitting dialogue spoken by a single person. The speaker is presenting his or her thoughts audibly‚ thus providing a forthright‚ outspoken‚ unremitting‚ and uninterrupted flow of thought‚ which channels his or her consciousness directly to the audience. Shakespeare uses soliloquies to present the characters of Macbeth and Hamlet in speckled ways; the soliloquies define the thoughts
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