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    World’ concept invariably involves transitions into new phases‚ the venturing into new worlds and experiences in order to attain growth‚ maturation and internal progression. This concept is undoubtedly evident within J C Burke’s novel “The Story of Tom Brennan”‚ the June 2003 Who Australian Weekly feature article “Into Africa” and Michael Leunig’s animation “The Egg”. Through the use of a sophisticated array of techniques the composers are able to maintain high levels of authenticity throughout the

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    Study Notes – Into the World Text- The Story of Tom Brennan Related Text- Dead Poet Society Narrative: Tom Brennan – “My name is Tom Brennan and this is my story” show that Tom himself is the narrator and it is his point of view. Dead Poet Society- The story is predominantly viewed through the eyes of Todd Anderson (Ethan Hawke)‚ a newcomer to Welton‚ and his roommate Neil Perry (Robert Sean Leonard). Setting: Story of Tom Brennan: change in setting acts as a catalyst for a new view

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    individual’s perception of the world and obstacles may arise which test individual’s strength. This is shown through analysis of the novel ‘The Story of Tom Brennan’ by J.C. Burke (2005) and the memoir “At least it’s not contagious’ by Samantha Miles (1995). Hindered by emotional turmoil and an uncontrollable situation in Mumbilli‚ the protagonist Tom Brennan relieves his devastated life in the new realm of Coghill through forming new relationships and accepting new avenues for personal development

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    The novel The Story of Tom Brennan by J. C. Burke demonstrates the inevitable reality that individuals must sacrifice their comforts and the safety provided by the old world in order to satisfy unmet inner desires. Burke cleverly depicts this concept through the symbolic gesture of the Brennan’s “Closing the front door of their home for the last time.” Through the use of precise timing‚ “4.30 am on Friday the 23rd of January‚” coupled with the first person narrative allows a reflective and melancholic

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    choose to respond. If they are able to face the obstacle and overcome it‚ then they will reap the rewards. Both the novel ‘The story of Tom Brennan’ by J.C. Burke and the film ‘Smile’ by Jeffrey Kramer present how mentors in people’s life will ultimately help them face the obstacles of moving into the world whilst also extending their personal freedom. A barrier for Tom is judgement as he is frightened of how he and his family will be treated in Coghill if their secret is revealed. One discovers

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    This book is about Tom Brennan The book is about Tom Brennan dealing with the troubles of his brother who crashed a car while he was drunk and killed 2 friends and put a family member in a wheel chair for life in this easy I’m going to tell you how all the brennan family members dealed with this tragic accident. DAD‚ Dad is the anchor of the family if it wasn’t for him the brenndan family would be in a very bad position he reacts harshly and moves his family to another town because

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    Year 10 English The Story of Tom Brennan Complete all tasks in well constructed sentences. During reading the book: Prologue What is a prologue? Why do some writers use a prologue? A separate introductory section of a literary or musical work. Chapter 1 - 5: How do Tom and Kylie feel about having to relocate their lives to their grandmother’s home and the new town of Coghill? Tom and Kylie don’t have a positive response to moving in with there grandmother due to the fact that they were part of a

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    even demanding. Tom Brennan‚ the protagonist in The Story of Tom Brennan is haunted by an accident and is faced with a hard transition‚ and as with the other members of his family‚ with the use of first person‚ J.C. Burke demonstrates the outcome of a transition can be resulted through new knowledge‚ a shift of attitude and a deeper understanding of one’s self and others. The different pathways an individual takes influences the transitioning of their new life. The Story of Tom Brennan is a lucid text

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    The Story of Tom Brennan by J.C Burke and the film Forrest Gump by Robert Zemeckis explores the experiences various characters have that result in change and transition in realistic way. Both Burke and Zemeckis explore these experiences by using a variety of techniques‚ particularly flashbacks and many forms of imagery that relate to their fears‚ the way people deal with crisis and friendship in a in which the viewer can relate to them making it more realistic. In The Story of Tom Brennan‚ Burke

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    Tom Brennan Questions 1. Tom Brennan is telling the story; He is telling the story in first person and showing the readers how he lives his life. This helps the reader connect and have a better understanding of exactly how he lives and acts in the story. 2. I feel the conversation wouldn’t be much after the family left Mumbilli behind. It would be just small talk and silence because kylie would be on her phone and tom would just be sad that he is leaving his friends once again. 3. Rugby is a contact

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