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    Controversy is a state of prolonged public dispute or debate‚ usually concerning a matter of conflicting opinion or point of view(“Dictionary.com”). The state of controversy or dispute happens predominantly throughout our society and can lead to divisions within in our society. The strong comparison between The Secret River by Kate Grenville and Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad is the controversy between imperialism versus aboriginal tensions. The three strong comparisons of controversy within

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    joining us here today‚ now this play Stolen it has had an amazing turnout! It is a play that helped to change the course of history. From the first standing ovation at its Melbourne premier in 1998 through its sold-out seasons across Australia and the world‚ Stolen has raised awareness and helped galvanise support for the plight of the Stolen Generation. Jane: Thank you Kiana‚ I think I can say for both of us that we are ecstatic about the turnout and are happy to be here. Me: That is great to hear‚

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    Kite Runner Essay While some religions provide assistance to one’s quest for redemption‚ Buddhism teaches that no one‚ neither gods nor priests‚ neither church nor sacraments‚ nor faith nor works are of any avail. The only one who can redeem a person is herself‚ but it never totally goes away from her because her heart‚ her memories and her sins will be with her forever. The Kite Runner tells the story of Amir‚ a boy from Afganistan‚ who is haunted by the guilt of betraying his childhood friend

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    Shaira Sanchez 05/09/12 Shaira Sanchez 05/09/12 The Secret River by Kate Grenville Essay Explain the way that narrative devices have been employed by an author to construct a representation of people or places in at least one text that you have studied. You must make specific reference to “The Secret River.” One of Australia’s finest writers Kate Grenville wrote The Secret River which challenges traditional gender roles of women in the early nineteenth century London and Australia.

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    Guilty or Not Guilty? “My hands are stained with Hassan’s blood; I pray God doesn’t let them get stained with the blood of his boy too.” (Hosseini‚ 2003‚ page 346) Amir‚ the main character‚ said this while his nephew was in the hospital because of a potentially fatal suicide attempt. Many people would say‚ because of this quote‚ that Amir is not worthy of forgiveness. This makes Amir‚ the main character in Khaled Hosseini’s novel The Kite Runner‚ not worthy of forgiveness. There are many examples

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    In Khaled Hosseini’s novel‚ The Kite Runner relationships drive the plot. The connection between father and son plays a major roll in the characterization of two main character‚ Amir and Baba. Throughout the beginning of the novel‚ Amir is constantly looking for his Baba’s approval. Amir believes Baba wants him to be more like him‚ yet we find they are much more similar than they know‚ both committing tragic sins. Amir grew up very privileged. Baba gave him almost everything they could have wanted

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    A study of the Secret River by Kate Granville Novels often convey themes and issues relevant to society allowing readers to explore certain themes and issues that are realistic to various conflicts existing in society. Grenville’s The Secret River through the effective use of narrative elements such as characterization‚ use of language‚ point of view and plotline‚ examines themes and issues involving racial conflict and interpersonal conflicts that occur between characters due to the differences

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    Graeme Godfrey The Kite Runner Amir is the protagonist as well as the narrator in Khaled Hosseini’s “The Kite Runner”. Throughout the novel Amir is faced with various mental and physical challenges that help shape his character. Amir changes throughout the novel from a selfish and cowardly child into a fatherly and selfless adult. During Amir’s childhood‚ he experiences what may be categorized as depression due to his strained relationship with his father‚ Baba‚ and the envy he feels towards

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    Imagine you have 1 minute left in the last high school netball match you will ever play. You’re one of the shooters‚ and you know for a fact that there are two University scouts amongst the spectators that are very eager to choose one girl for a scholarship. Suddenly you’re in the circle and the ball is passed to you‚ you get ready to take the shot… but then… you see the other shooter for your team with an expression that cannot be described on her face. You know she is jealous and disappointed

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    Focus Questions – “Any journey includes both realities and possibilities” To what extent do the texts you have studied support this idea? In your answer refer to your prescribed text and at least ONE other related text of your own choosing In a journey‚ there are endless realities and even more possibilities which will shape and change the person’s mentality and physicality according to the experiences and their consequences. Two texts that support this idea are “The Secret River” by Kate Grenville

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