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    better existing things is the only way to go forward." A young philosopher. "…And it may be that I have a chance to find out‚ but that is the future….something cons teach themselves not to think about" Red‚ Shawshank prison on hope. Red‚ Andy DeFrense’s close friend at Shawshank‚ at first looked forward to his parole hearings. Hoping the highest hope to fool those "damn parole board bastards" (a tone similar to that reflecting the opinion of all inmates) or maybe convince them that for one

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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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    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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    Franz Rosenzweig was a Jewish theologian‚ philosopher‚ existentialist and translator who changed the way both the Jewish and Christian community thought about existentialism. He is best known for his novel The Star of Redemption (1921)‚ founding the Lehrhaus in Germany‚ and collaborating on the new translation of the Torah to German. Rosenzweig greatly impacted philosophy in the 20th century through his “reflections on human finitude” and “ramified accounts of All that is” (Pollock). Rosenzweig

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    . Despite the attack and much deliberation‚ Marley still played at the show. The motivation behind the attack was never uncovered‚ and Marley fled the country after the concert. Living in London‚ England‚ Marley worked on Exodus‚ which was released in 1977. The title track draws an analogy between the biblical story of Moses and the Israelites leaving exile and his own situation. The song discusses returning to Africa. The concept of Africans and descendents of Africans repatriating their homeland

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    Character Analysis

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    Today’s Goals: Review character analysis 2. Begin our next summative assessment —a character analysis essay. 1. Yay‚ essay s! Review: Character Analysis Steps to character analysis: 1. Choose a character. 2. Make a fact-based opinion statement about your character. 3. Support with textual evidence. Review: Little Red Riding Hood Steps to character analysis: 1. Choose a character.  2. Little Red Riding Hood Make a statement about your character.  Little Red Riding Hood is a victim of parental

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    Option 3: Redemption in the Deep The Song “In the Deep” written and also performed by Kathleen York was the main song in the movie Crash. The song was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song. As a music critic‚ I’m going to analyze an excerpt of the song. Thought you had all the answers to rest our heart upon but something happens don’t see it coming‚ now you can’t stop yourself now you’re out there swimming In the

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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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    Redemption Song Poem

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    English 1 B – assignment due 11 or 12 September in tutorials. Essay question Bob Marley’s “Redemption Song” is a political poem that needs to be understood contextually for its full meaning to be revealed. Write a 5 paragraph essay (introduction‚ 3 paragraphs in the body of the essay and a conclusion) in which you discuss the following: 1. The relevance of the history of slavery to understanding this poem. Your answer should include a discussion of the images and repetition that Marley uses

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    ISU: Redemption It is only natural for humans to make mistakes‚ just like Amir in the novel The Kite Runner‚ but it is how the mistakes are resolved that will dictate ones fate. The main character of The Kite Runner‚ Amir‚ knows a thing or two about making mistakes. What he struggles with throughout the novel is finding redemption for those mistakes. Throughout all stages of Amir’s life‚ he is striving for redemption. Whether Amir is saying the wrong thing or hiding from a hurtful truth‚ he always

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