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    within society in Australia in the seventies. The significant issues discovered throughout “The Removalists” include abuse of power and corruption. Similarly the empowering film “Shawshank Redemption” directed by Frank Darabount‚ also explores issues within society. Unlike David Williamsons “The Removalists”‚ “Shawshank Redemption” explores similar issues within society in America‚ in the 1940s. A significant issue within society is corruption. Corruption was conveyed throughout the play “The Removalists”

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    Movie Title: The Shawshank Redemption Group Members: 1) Yasmin Binti Ahmad Khairuddin – Matric no.: 145931 2) Nur Shazana Binti Nor Azian – Matric no.: 146215 3) Amirah Hani Binti Ramli – Matric no.: 140660 4) Laili Binti Ahmad Khairuddin – Matric no.: 146208 Synopsis The story follows a banker‚ Andy Dufresne‚ getting sentenced with two life sentences for murder of his wife and her lover despite his claim otherwise. He is put in the prison called‚ Shawshank. He dealt with the

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    parallelism has driven the misunderstood concept of individually and common ignorance regarding essential life purposes. Therefore‚ unquestioned acceptance of laws has led to the escalated integration of double standards‚ as represented in the film‚ ‘Shawshank Redemption’. The film reflects clear view of the common boundaries of the American criminal system‚ which the prison inmates endure in the specific time period. The films plot is centralised around the character‚ ‘Andy’‚ whom was a victim of the flawed

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    In Fahrenheit 451‚ written by Ray Bradbury‚ authority is viewed as ruthless and the individual is portrayed as innocent. This is also emphasised in two related texts‚ Whose Life Is It Anyway? By Brian Clark‚ and Shawshank Redemption‚ directed by Frank Darabont. The themes of ruthlessness and innocence are exemplified throughout all three texts‚ through the concept of the authority and the individual. In Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451‚ authority is depicted as ruthless. This is shown throughout the

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    Catcher and the Rye

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    happiness‚ in which can be achieved with hard work and determination. The Catcher in the Rye and Shawshank Redemption conflicts prevent the protagonists from acquiring the standards of what the American dream is all about‚ a fair and peaceful world. Although they run into obstacles within their lives‚ they continuously strive for their American dream. The Catcher in the Rye and The Shawshank Redemption both revolve around the ideal of the American dream because they both signify the value of freedom

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    языков УТВЕРЖДАЮ Зав. кафедрой теории и практики иностранных языков ______________к.ф.н.‚ профессор Н.Л.Соколова «______»_______________2014 г. КУРСОВАЯ РАБОТА на тему «Naturalism in the work of Stephen King “The Shawshank Redemption”» 035700 – Лингвистика Разработчик Студент группы ЛД 303 (3 КУРС) Студенческий билет № _____________ Шардыко Н.В._______И.О.Фамилия «______»_______________2014 г. Руководитель Старший преподаватель‚ кафедра теории и практики

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    gained or lost. Both central protagonists from Frank Darabonts Shawshank Redemption and Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 had lost power‚ though throughout their journey‚ they both gained hope in order to arise a powerful state of mind‚ in terms of power. In Shawshank Redemption the central protagonist Is identified as Andy Dufresne. Andy was a well-educated man being a former vice president of large Portland bank. When Andy arrives to Shawshank prison‚ him and the prisoners are immediately ordered to do

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    positive or negative effect. Being an individual is positive as your living by what you want and what your morals are although this can be negative if your intentions are bad. After evaluating both novel ‘Raw’ by Scott Monk and film‚ ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ directed by Frank Darabont there is similarities that support the notion that “Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth. Scott Monks ‘Raw’ is about a delinquent teenager‚ who has been sent to a detention centre‚ ‘The

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    Rhetorical Analysis of The Shawshank Redemption The Shawshank Redemption is an inspiring story about Andy Dufreine and his efforts to maintain hope in horrible situations. The directors used many effective methods that displayed signs of hope in such a horrible place. Andy maintained hope by distracting his mind and always staying occupied. Andy was also inspired to survive by helping others find hope in life. The creators of this movie used several effective‚ and often subtle‚

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    representation is based around the theme ‘meeting challenges’ and how this relates to the movie ‘Shawshank Redemption’. Some of the challenges faced by the characters in this movie were isolation‚ false imprisonment‚ loneliness‚ and rejection. I used black cardboard for my visual representation to show the loneliness and fear the main character‚ Andy Dufresne‚ must have endured during his time in Shawshank prison. I also used a gaol cell door to represent the isolation and sadness of his situation

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