THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY 2012 “We aim to create a university where the brightest researchers and the most promising students can thrive‚ no matter what their social or cultural background. Realise your full potential at the University of Sydney – together we can make a difference.” Dr Michael Spence VICE–CHANCELLOR and PRINCIPAL contents Why study at Sydney? 02 03 04 08 10 14 17 22 Discover the University About this guide Sydney – the harbour city Our
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Discussion and Reflection The discussions we had in the groups really helped to deeper understand the book and the tones that Didion was trying to convey. One point that Sydney D. said about the reason Didion uses so much synthesis‚ is for us to understand what she was trying to express without the story being flooded with emotions. This made me realize the reason she has so much synthesis is so the story wouldn’t be clouded with emotion and without it the story wouldn’t be as relatable. When we
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Man in the Mirror Symmetry and the use of dopplegangers are prevalent themes in “Tale of Two Cities” by Charles Dickens. There are no greater comparisons then the numerous intentionally made between Sydney Carton and Charles Darney. Dickens makes this clear when he compares the two men saying; "So like each other in feature‚ so unlike in manner‚ both reflected in the glass above them." (Dickens 142). The similarities between these two remarkable characters
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In the short novel The Face on the Milk Carton by Caroline B. Cooney‚ the main character‚ Jane Elizabeth Johnson‚ has a very witty mother who can maneuver around tough situations. Pinchot would think Mrs. Johnson as highly skilled because of the innovative “intrapreneuring” skills she displays to keep her daughter‚ Janie‚ in the dark about her true origin. Mrs. Johnson may not work as a full time manager‚ but she can certainly be resourceful in specific situations. After Janie spies an extremely
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On the 13th of May‚ in 1787‚ the British Government sent a fleet of 11 ships on a mission to start up a new colony led by Captain Arthur Phillip. Captain Arthur Phillip was born on the 11th of October‚ 1738‚ in London. Phillip went to school at Greenwich and later served an apprenticeship in the merchant navy. He was then transferred to the Royal Navy during the Seven Years War but then retired to become a farmer in Hampshire. After he served his time as Captain in the Portuguese Navy‚ Phillip re-joined
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My favorite literary character is Janie Johnson‚ from the book The Face on The Milk Carton. The authors used one type of craft that really stands out to me which is a flashback. The plot of the story is that Janie Johnson discovers at the school‚ she was kidnapped‚ took away from her loved ones. Janie didn’t find out from her “parents” she was kidnapped but by the picture behind a milk carton found in the school’s cafeteria. Long story short Janie wants answers so she sets out on an unforgetable
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Fifteen year old Janie Johnson lived an average teenage life. It was one day when she noticed a face on the milk carton‚ it was herself‚ Janie. She grabbed the milk carton‚ clipped it into her binder‚ and went home. She continued to study the picture and wondered how that could possibly be her. The theme of “The Face on The Milk Carton” is to not be afraid to find your true self. Janie ran upstairs into her attic and searched through boxes she had never seen before. One box had the letter H on it
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question of this novel is‚ "Are Charles Darnay and Sydney Carton most similar or different in ’A Tale of Two Cities’?" Numerous debates have arisen from this topic‚ however‚ the best way to find the answer is to compare and contrast Charles Darnay and Sydney Carton’s personalities‚ appearances‚ and values. In numerous ways‚ Charles Darnay and Sydney Carton’s appearances are alike‚ and in several extents‚ they are different. For instance‚ as Carton speaks to Darnay about himself‚ he mutters‚ "Why should
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leave a warm feeling over my body but all I can see around me is the darkness of the walls. I am standing in the Sydney Opera House. (BEGIN SLIDE) The Sydney Opera House‚ located in Sydney‚ Australia‚ is one of the most majestic buildings in the world. In its short time‚ the Sydney Opera House has earned the reputation of a world-class performing arts center & has become a symbol of the Sydney & Australian nation. (END SLIDE) An expert evaluation reported to the World Heritage Committee stating: “…it
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