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    My Father’s Axe by Tim Winton Setting ’My Father’s Axe’ begins at the main character’s semi-rural house. A house in which he had lived most of his life. This was a house filled with so many memories‚ stories and emotions. It is also the house where the main character discovers that his father’s axe had gone missing. The story is set in different periods of time‚ such as the main character’s boyhood‚ to when he has grown‚ married and started a family of his own‚ and later‚ to a time when

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    within their cultures‚ history and personal lives. Zohra Saed’s poems‚ Nomad’s Market: Flushing Queens and What the Scar Revealed‚ published in 2003‚ both address issues that she finds significant in her Afghani refugee context. Tim Winton uses his short stories‚ Big World and Reunion‚ published in 2005‚ to express his feelings on changes within the Australian culture and our values. These authors have used their texts to question the changes that have occurred within their own lives and cultures

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    2010 HSC Area of Study BELONGING ‘An individual’s interaction with others and the world around them can enrich or limit their experience of belonging’ Discuss this view with detailed reference to your prescribed text and ONE other related text of your own choosing An individual’s relation with others in their surroundings‚ may be enhancing or rewarding‚ or even set a boundary in a way for them to belong‚ however sometimes an individual’s environment can be too restrictive which would make it

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    English Prelims Journeys Big World: Journeys allow for the introduction of new influences‚ often catalysing profound change within an individual‚ capable of overpowering relationships resulting in obstacles to be overcome. Big World by Tim Winton depicts the struggle of a teenager desperate to find his place in the world‚ who unintentionally breaks free of the shackles of his friendship after a road-trip places he and his friends in circumstances which evoke tension between the two. “Biggie

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    In Tim Winton’s collection of short stories Minimum of Two‚ Jerra and Rachel Nilsam are ordinary people who we may see on the street and the battles that they face are battles that we ourselves may fight. Relationships and financial stability provide a constant distraction and having a baby adds to the emotional burden. When faced with adversity it is the support and understanding that we receive from our family that helps us to survive and carry on. Jerra and Rachel Nilsam struggle to maintain

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    In the book Big Russ‚ by Tim Russert‚ Russert talks about his dad‚ Big Russ‚ and all about his life. It tells the story of Tim’s childhood in the 50’s and living in South Buffalo which gives a clear picture of what growing up during that time frame was all about.. Also he talks about going to fight in World War 2 at just 16 years old‚ returning and raising a family and being a wonderful dad‚ working 2 jobs all the time but never complaining about them because it gave his children a better life. This

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    skateboards. They were big‚ mean and ugly. They were the neighborhood bullies. I was new to the neighborhood‚ so naturally I was the one they picked on. They skated by and stopped at the edge of the sidewalk were I was playing with my Gameboy. They left their skateboards on the sidewalk and walked toward me. Before I knew it I was being picked up by my underwear and held high above the ground. Due to the severe pain I dropped my Gameboy; they picked it up‚ and then said “Were big and you’re not.” They

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    Nicholas Winton is an example of resistance in the Second World War. He is a hero who saved children from what would have almost certainly been a childhood of torture at best and death at worst. Winton is a kind man‚ to be sure‚ but for decades nobody knew the extent of his kindness. Despite his courageous efforts‚ it was not until 1988 that his actions became known publically. Currently‚ Nicholas Winton is 105 years old‚ living out the rest of his life as a recognized hero. During the war‚ Nicholas

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    voice”‚ is a well said quote by Steve Jobs that is thoroughly connected with the aspects of identity. Also “The Immigrant”‚ a poem by Afzal Moolla has the theme of a diminished identity running throughout the whole poem‚ whereas similarly‚ “Big World” by Tim Winton has the aspects of a façade identity. Studying these texts has unfolded my understanding and knowledge about identity. Moolla uses highly a negative tone in the poem as shown when he describes the immigrant as a “rotten prejudice” and also

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    Big World-Small World Grantham University Big World-Small World When a company decides to expand globally there are numerous things to scrutinize about the process. Moving forward means understanding the stumbling blocks that come with the expansion. For instance‚ a few of the disadvantages of going global are increased cost. With a company abroad there are increased operating expenses for company networks to connect

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