At every point of my life‚ I have two types of education. Schools offer me the basic knowledge of how to make a living‚ and the other is my father who teaches me how to live. I once questioned myself about the importance of education in school‚ five minutes later there were a list of things on my mind ..having new friends‚ learn how to do the Maths‚ learn Thai history‚ learn English and .well‚ learn how to sing national anthem correctly. I totally agree that those things as mentioned are important
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It was once said “Courage is measured by an individual’s willingness to continue fighting‚ even when the likelihood of victory is small.” In other words‚ even though people know the outcome of what their doing might not be what they want people still try their hardest. Two pieces of literature that prove this statement true are Night by Elie Wiesel and Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. First of all‚ in Night Elie Wiesel was a young boy forced to work because of his religion
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often reflected and shaped through one’s own personal understanding of where they belong in a society. A sense of belonging is driven by both the external and internal factors that exist around them. Raimond Gaita’s biographical memoir Romulus‚ My Father and Margaret Atwood’s poem “Further Arrivals” clearly demonstrate similar concepts of how a person’s sense of belonging may differ. Both texts construct related understanding of the harsh experience of migration to Australia‚ the struggle to find
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Romulus My Father: Values & Belonging Romulus values education and learning‚ but sadly‚ only completed primary school. He is a tragic figure from the very beginning: 3: ...an inefficient postal service‚ however‚ prevented his application [for high school scholarship examinations] from arriving on time. He cried bitterly‚ not because of lost employment prospects‚ but because his love of learning would never be fulfilled. Romulus values European landscape – he does not find serenity‚
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My first pet Convincing a family to adopt a pet kitten can prove to be quite troublesome. Owning a pet requires a decent amount of free time and great responsibility. Staying persistent in your endeavors and showing your family just how serious you are can prove to be rewarding in the end. Caring for a pet cat can prove be a major responsibility for an eight year old. Even though I was fully aware that I was far too young to take on the responsibility that comes with owning a pet‚ I was very
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Courage (noun):- 1.The ability to do something that you know is difficult or dangerous. OR The state or quality of mind or spirit that enables one to face danger or fear with self-possession‚ confidence‚ and resolution bravery. 4. The power or quality of dealing with or facing danger‚ fear‚ pain‚ etc Examples of COURAGE 1. She has the courage to support unpopular causes. 2. It takes courage to stand up for your rights. Quotations "No one can answer for his courage when he has never been
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Personal Essay February 14‚ 2014 My First Pregnancy I never knew the power of my own strength and what my mind and body is capable of going through until I experienced my first pregnancy. In January of 2010‚ one month after my twenty first birthday‚ I had found out news that would change my life forever. Feeling nauseated and not myself‚ I decided to take a pregnancy test at the doctors and discovered I was about three to four weeks pregnant. It was extremely difficult for me to even accept
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MY FRIST LOVE STORY 2OO9…..was the year when I really started living .I was in the ninth standard‚ studying in the shss. For me the year was different‚ everything me seems to be breathing and every beat started beating with my own. I saw beauty in everything and started appreciating the beauty of the twinkling stars‚ the gorgeous moon and the vast sky. The chirping of the birds mixed with her voice became a melody that sooths my heart. The change in me was wonder; it was like a black and white life
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of the overall theme (overcoming challenges/obstacles in relationships) in each individual text. Thematic Study: Reading Log My Theme: Challenges or obstacles in relationships Text Type: Short story Title: My First Ball Author: Witi Ihimaera Publication Details: First published 1989‚ in “Dear Ms Mansfield” How the text relates to my theme? This text relates to my theme by showing how the main character Tuta‚ a young Maori teenager has to try his best to fit in with the Pakeha people at government
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support that is essential to human nature. Romulus‚ My Father‚ a biographical memoir written by Raimond Gaita‚ explores these concepts of how connections to people and place‚ or lack thereof‚ can have dramatic and detrimental consequences on our wellbeing. This is particularly explored in the characters Christine and Romulus‚ who each experience an absence of belonging in their relationships with people and place. As well as this‚ Romulus‚ My Father demonstrates how belonging to place can be affected
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