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    The Film Billy Elliot

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    BILLY ELLIOT The film Billy Elliot emphasizes the notion of ‘Into the world’ by describing concepts of growth‚ transition and change. Whether this change is physical‚ emotional or intellectual‚ there is a transition by the individual from one stage to another. The individuals had to face many barriers and obstacles which needed to be overcome. Billy overcame stereotypes as did other characters in the film. The themes of emotional growth and stereotypes are constantly explored in this film and

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    symbol paper

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    talents with symbolism‚ theme‚ and irony even though the plots are quite different. “The Cask of Amontillado” and “The Scarlet Ibis” both utilize symbols to demonstrate suspense and irony in their plots to develop a theme of alienation and isolation. In “The Cask of Amontillado‚” there are different symbols to help the invention of suspense and irony. One symbol in particular would be the name Montresor itself. This name shows the characterization of a monster. As Fortunato gives his last plea‚ Montresor

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    Pentagram Symbol

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    there. If set with the point up‚ like a traditional star shape‚ it represents protection. If it is pointed down‚ it represents the horned god‚ it even looks like horns upside down. Pentagram to me is a symbol representing the elements. It is a symbol of our craft and the symbol

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    Is Billy The Kid a Tragic Hero? William H. Bonney (born William Henry McCarty‚ Jr.) was known for his sulky smooth character‚ his enigmatic hero/outlaw image‚ and most importantly his treacherous rumored 21 murders. Most commonly and historically known as Billy the Kid‚ Bonney was born November 1859 in New York City‚ having moved around numerous times as a young child‚ and ultimately settling down in the Old American West. Orphaned as a young boy‚ “The Kid” began hanging around the wrong crowd

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    Diedre Collins GHE

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    Executive Summary To: The President‚ Zest Industries From:Deidre Collins‚ buyer-expediter for Global Heat Exchangers Inc. Subject: Change in the Pricing of the Titanium Sheet Metal from our Supplier Titania for the Japanese Account I would like to bring to your attention an error that was brought to the attention of myself via fax today by our supplier Titania Ltd. When we put together the final estimate for the Japanese Account I was using the most current catalogue and information provided

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    English Poetry

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    four poems: Checking out me history; Singh Song; The Ruined Maid and Give. ‘Checking out me history’ By John Agard is a strong piece which shows a hint of anger and almost betrayal as he enlightens us on his knowledge of unknown history. The second poem‚ ‘Singh Song’ by Daljit Nagra has a stereotypical Indian man who runs one “ov his daddy’s shop” bit it has the theme of romance added. Thirdly‚ The Ruined Maid by Thomas Hardy‚ the poem is a conversation between two female friends‚ the poem depicts

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    Naga Poetry

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    Poetry has always been the language of the soul of Nagaland. At its most beautiful it mirrors the joy‚ the glory and the peace that the soul of man can fathom. At its darkest‚ at its most barren it proclaims the desolation of the soul. Nagaland Poets cannot tell the story of Nagaland and the conflict that has been her lot‚ and therefore use poetry as a medium to convey the same. For the story of Nagaland is the story of the Naga soul on a long‚ lonely journey of pain‚ loss and bereavement‚ a silent

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    Patrick Kavanagh’s poetry is fascinating‚ universal and enthralling. I think the imagery is powerful and cinematic also. In my opinion there are four poems written by Kavangh which would be essential in a short anthology of his work. They are ‘Inishkeen Road: July Evening’‚ ‘On Raglan Road’‚ ‘Advent’ and ‘The Hospital’. These poems show Kavanagh’s development throughout his life and his amazing power of manipulation over the English language. In these four poems Kavanagh deals with themes such as

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    Symbol of Shame

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    Symbol of Shame Symbolism in literature is the hidden meaning in a piece of work. It is used to represent moral and/ or religious values and beliefs. As time goes on in the world‚ society and what makes up society changes. In today’s sense‚ pride is based on the individualism that one has developed. The diversity in today’s society allows for many different beliefs and social concepts. Looking back to the early years when Puritanism was an ongoing religion with many followers‚ tradition along

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    The Classic of Poetry

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    Classic of Poetry is a collection of old Chinese literature that has been rewritten and renamed into the Book of Songs/Odes. (“Norton Anthology of World Literature” 812) This collection of poems seemed to become popular around the beginning of Confucianism. Confucianism is the concept of centering one’s life or work on authority figures‚ family‚ and friends. The expression of Confucianism is best seen in the work of Tu Fu. Confucianism is wide spread throughout the Classic of Poetry. Confucianism

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