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    In his film witness peter weir criticizes aspects of modern society by contrasting it to the world of the Amish. Discuss the statement with close reference to the film The film Witness‚ directed by Peter Weir portrays the concept of cultural differences between the Amish and the outside world. Critical aspects of modern society (American society) are shown in various film techniques. Weir demonstrates aspects of the close study of text by using symbols‚ characterization‚ setting and diegetic

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    what is a distinctive idea explored in Witness? Explain how this idea is developed throughout the text? “Distinctive ideas are at heart of every play or film”. The notion of distinctive ideas being at the heart of every play or film is certainly evident in the film Witness‚ composed by Peter Weir. Weir successfully conveys many themes and issues throughout his film. His film comprises several ideas‚ each highly significant. One idea explored in Witness is the “clash of two cultures”: the insular

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    Witness Speech

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    Witness‚ directed by Peter Weir is an American film which combines a crime story with a love story‚ creating a dual narrative. The Amish element complicates the genres‚ which makes them both familiar and new. Good morning Mrs Goundar and fellow students. Peter Weir draws the audience into the world of film through various techniques to explore the clash of two worlds and forbidden love. Peter Weir has effectively conveyed the theme of clash of cultures by showing the power of loyalty within the

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    represents the concept of "individual struggle" in witness? Good morning/afternoon teachers and classmates‚ I am here today to talk to you about how Weir represents the concept of "individual struggle" in witness. Individual struggle is ones challenge which can decide if they are strong‚ or weak it determines their strengths and weaknesses and almost every individual will walk a path in their lives whereby they will face individual struggles. In witness the concept of "individual struggle" is represented

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    Witness Themes

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    lWitness Witness is a box office hit film directed by Peter Weir which explores the themes of conflicting cultures on a social‚ cultural and personal level in a film noir style crime thriller. Peter Weir presents a number of themes that are based around the contrasting aspects between two conflicting cultures; the Amish and the “English‚” contradicting between the mainstream American society and the Amish community in regional Pennsylvania. American society is seen as a violent and arrogant group

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    Witness In The Holocaust

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    What is a witness? A Witness is usually someone who sees an event‚ or action take place. They then recount what they have seen through different mediums. Whether these mediums be orally‚ or written. When it comes to the Holocaust there are many forms of Witnessing‚ and of course‚ many different events that were witnessed by different people. But can you count as a witness without actually experiencing certain events in the Holocaust? Can I be a witness to the horrific events that happened although

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    Witness Analysis

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    Witness (1985) is a film directed by Peter Weir it demonstrates and explores the violence and how it is approached and viewed within two cultures‚ it is shown through various camera angles and shots‚ music and the narrative structure of the film. The scenes that demonstrate this are the murder scene‚ tourist scene and the symbolisation of the gun in the movie. Violence is highlighted in the murder scene because it shows the modern society evidently uses much violence to achieve things whenever necessary

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    witness report

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    Terry Greene Evan 101 April 6‚ 2012 Witness Report PART ONE – What method of evangelism did you use and how did you start the conversation? I used the Friendship method; I was drawn to that method because of the person in which I choose to witness to. My son was not my first choice‚ but it happen just as it was supposed to. I questioned the friendship method at first‚ but I came to understand friendship was just a metaphor for friends‚ family‚ stranger‚ and anyone else whom could fit into

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    Jehovah's Witness

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    Jehovah’s Witnesses Gary Davis University of Phoenix REL334/World Religious Traditions II Dr. Devon Smith January 10‚ 2007 Jehovah’s Witnesses Jehovah’s Witnesses get their name from Jehovah‚ which is English version of the name given for God in the Hebrew Scriptures. The word Witnesses is taken from the passage in Isaiah 43:10 “Ye are my witnesses‚ saith the Lord..." Jehovah’s Witnesses are a high strength religious group that requires a major

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    Book of John Summary

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    and 3 John Overall Theme: John is urging all Christians to live close to god and love other people to get closer to God/Jesus. John 1 -John explains that people must live close to god and live in the “light.” This is basically saying that if you put your sins in the light and confess them to god‚ he will forgive them. • “If we walk in the light‚ as he is in the light‚ we have fellowship with one another‚ and the blood of Jesus‚ his son‚ purifies us all from sin.” 1 John 1: 7 -John clarifies

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