Conflict‚ whether we choose to admit it‚ is a part of life. Conflict may be sparse in a persons life‚ and most of which is over trivial things‚ but when faced with a conflict great enough‚ the very fibre of a persons being is tested‚ and how they react proves what kind of person they are. This testing only occurs when one is taken far from their comfort zones‚ and is such often difficult to see. This is not the case in regards to those involved in the witch trials of Salem in 1692. As one of the
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“In times of conflict‚ one must adapt in order to survive.” In my expository essay‚ I intend to discuss the necessity for people to adapt or overcome obstacles they may come across in life. Doing so‚ I will elaborate on the outcomes of compromise through adaptation as well as the consequences of stubbornness and refusal to change. These ideas are particularly relevant to modern day society‚ due to the ubiquitous power imbalance on global‚ political‚ economic and social levels forcing a significant
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Throughout history‚ conflict has been an prevelent force for human beings‚ shaping our lives and interactions with one another. Conflict is ultimately the greatest paradox because when we react to conflict‚ it can often reflect the worst of our nature. A clashing of ideas has been important throughout history‚ as it tests the complexity of the human condition‚ exposing flaws‚ similarities and ideologies within our personalities‚ consequently‚ giving society a chance to strengthen and grow. Human
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Without conflict we won’t truly know the capacity of someone’s inner strength and understanding. Conflict is a true test which raises issues that otherwise wouldn’t be raised‚ issues which need to be dealt with in order for us to grow as a person. As well as testing a person’s inner strength and understanding it can also expose their weaknesses and flaws. Trials and hardships test and shape us as we learn from our experiences of dealing with them in our everyday lives‚ increasing our inner strength
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Creating and Presenting – Points of Change Prompt: ‘It is the conflicts that occur close to us that have the most impact on who we become.’ She stood there‚ her heart pounding so vigorously; it was all she could hear. Tears rolled down her face‚ crying silently not being able to comprehend all that was happening around her. For what seemed like years‚ all she could see was her beloved mother pleading tears of agony as her so called ‘father’ stood there and abused her. Desperately wanting to stop
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Article on Paradise Road by Sue Sherman Area of Study 2 Context: Encountering Conflict Article by Sue Sherman PARADISE ROAD Directed by Bruce Beresford Bruce Beresford first gained wide critical success as director of Breaker Morant (1980)‚ a landmark film about three Australian soldiers wrongfully executed for alleged war crimes during the Boer War. Like Breaker Morant‚ Paradise Road (1997) is based on a true story. Beresford again takes up the theme of Australians’ involvement in war –
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Encountering conflict: FLAP+C Written Explanation! This piece of writing is an informative essay with the intention of influencing the reader to agree with the prompt “dealing with conflict can give rise to heroic qualities in an individual”. The essay is written in a formal language which is best suited for year 12 VCE students‚ teachers and educated citizens who are interested in the topic discussed; the heroic qualities presented by the “candy bomber” Gail Halverson‚ the outspoken and
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A quick meat and greet before the lights go out April 14‚ 2013 John Elder Stewart Trezise plies his trade as a mobile butcher. Photo: Meredith O’Shea In his own delicate way‚ Stewart Trezise is a sheep whisperer. He does everything possible to ensure the beast he is ministering to is kept calm. The day before they meet‚ the beast is put in a pen‚ so there’s no last-minute chasing it around. When Mr Trezise arrives‚ he moves about in a relaxed fashion‚ right up until he takes the lamb in his
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Paradise Road Creative I didn’t have to‚ but I did. It was an order‚ what other choice did I have? I was merely a low level officer; the power was in Hiroto’s hands. She broke the camp rules‚ outside dealings‚ but did she? It was medicine to save innocent women‚ innocent women who have been caught up in a war for power‚ which has resulted in the women becoming the powerless‚ and me the powerful. Each day I have to dig deep‚ keep on digging I tell myself‚ for reasons to be here; pride‚ family
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Writing Task 1 Conflicts can be resolved when people find common ground- the universal language of music creates awareness of the humanity and decency of the ‘enemy.’ 1950 To Adrienne‚ I am writing to you to show my appreciation for you and your women for displaying such a wonderful talent of singing. Music for me is something that I desire‚ its soothing for my heart. The music you produced is very heart warming and beautiful. I kindly ask you to teach me how to sing this music one day if you
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