The inner journey is one which involves the hurdling of psychological barriers‚ as well as cultural and social obstacles‚ rather than just a physical trek. The novel Things Fall Apart (1958) by Chinua Achebe and the film Whale Rider (2002) by Niki Caro both address the overcoming of emotional boundaries‚ while following the progress of the main characters. Issues such as cultural differences and gender equality are presented by the composers through the clever use of devices appropriate to the medium
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The film Whale Rider directed by Niki Caro depicts the journey of a determined young Maori girl‚ Paikea‚ who strives to do the impossible‚ of claiming her birthright position as chief from her very traditional grandfather‚ Koro. Koro who is the chief now‚ searches for the right individual who can lead the tribe since the original leader his son‚ Paikea’s father‚ left when his son‚ Paikea’s twin brother‚ dies at birth. To be the leader of the tribe Koro displays the working styles of examine and execute
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The main character of the film Whale Rider is Paikea Apirana. She is an 11 year old girl‚ who was born in the New Zealand Maori tribe. As soon as she was born‚ she was unwanted by the members of her tribe. This is because both her mother and twin brother died during the birth‚ leaving Paikea alone. Paikea states in a voice over of this scene‚ “there was no gladness when I was born. My twin brother died and took my mother with him. Everybody was waiting for the first born boy to lead us but he died
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Whale Rider The “Whale Rider”‚ filmed in New Zealand and directed by Niki Caro‚ is a film based on the novel of the same name‚ by Witi Ihimaera. Many of the extras in the film were actual residents of the town Whangara. The film is about a girl‚ Paikea Apirana‚ played by Keisha Castle-Hughes in her debut role‚ who battles to gain her grandfather’s respect‚ and to become the chief of the tribe. By tradition‚ the leader of the tribe should be the first son‚ however Pai’s twin brother had died at
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Sea urchins are members of the phylum Echinodermata‚ which also includes sea stars‚ sea cucumbers‚ brittle stars‚ and crinoids. Like other echinoderms‚ they have five-fold symmetry (called pentamerism) and move by means of hundreds of tiny‚ transparent‚ adhesive "tube feet". The symmetry is not obvious in the living animal‚ but is easily visible in the dried test. Echinodermate means "spiny skin" in Greek. Specifically‚ the term "sea urchin" refers to the "regular echinoids"‚ which are symmetrical
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Freedom Riders is the inspirational story of six-month period in 1961 that helped changed America forever. Starting in May of 1961‚ over 400 individuals of many different races‚ religion‚ and background risked their freedom and lives while attempting to travel on buses in the “Deep South.” Despite two earlier Supreme Court decisions‚ the Freedom Riders were met with racism and violence along their journey for equality. Even though desegregation of interstate travel had begun‚ black Americans were
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I wandered slowly into the sun room‚ sliding my fingers over mantelpieces and collapsing with a big sigh‚ face down onto a conveniently placed floral couch. My mother looked up from her sewing with an amused smile‚ her short black hair shining in the misty sunlight drifting lazily through a permanently open window. A few overly ambitious green vines had already crept onto the sill and nature’s presence leaned in like a curious gardener. Mum mildly commented that a bit of dusting usually helps to
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My heart was racing‚ only got four hours of sleep. My nerves are on edge. I’m worried I will not find my classes. I walked the crowned hallways with red and black stripes on the walls. With my head down‚ I make my way swiftly through the mass of people. I became more anxious‚ more on edge. While waiting in the lobby for my friends to arrive‚ the thoughts and eagerness to know what was in store for my freshman year began to overcrowd my mind. After waiting for a few minutes my friends arrive. We
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Bella pov "What is that?’’ One of the women asked in a soft voice as her hand shot up to cover her mouth. I did my best to pulling it out of Jame’s hand. But he tightened his grip on my tail. "It’s a tail!" Laughed a man with white blonde hair. "Can I feel it?’’ Asked the same women. It’s caught my attention‚ my eyes snapped to her. They wanted to feel my tail? My blood started to boil with anger as she stepped forward. My eyes darken and I pulling against my bonds‚ bearing my teeth at her hissing
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My father trotted up to the dart game‚ like he was a big shot. I requested if I could play at least once. He said “sure thing.” As I walked up to the stand with the dart already on the table‚ I thought I was ready to throw it at the rubbery balloon. I closed my dark brown eyes and squinted very tight at the only balloon I wanted. With my trembling arm I tossed the dart at the balloon‚ but I “wamm.” I had popped the wrong one. Dad started to play the game‚ trying to win me the certain fluffy white
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