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    Reflective Practice Vol. 7‚ No. 4‚ November 2006‚ pp. 483–497 Philosophical reflections from the silver screen: using films to promote reflection in pre-service teachers Charlene Tan* Nanyang Technological University‚ Singapore hpctan@nie.edu.sg CharleneTan 0 4 700000November 2006 & Francis Original Article 1462-3943 (print)/1470-1103 ReflectiveFrancis Ltd 10.1080/14623940600987080(online) CREP_A_198609.sgm Taylor andPractice2006 This paper studies the use of four popular films (The Lord

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    Frodo's Seed of Courage

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    courage that develops within an individual is the character of Frodo in J.R.R. Tolkien’s novel‚ The Fellowship of the Ring. Tolkien states that‚ "There is a seed of courage hidden (often deeply‚ it is true) in the heart of the fattest and most timid hobbit‚ waiting for some final and desperate danger to make it grow" (Tolkien The Fellowship of the Ring 159). Tolkien uses the protagonist‚ Frodo‚ to demonstrate the growth of courage within a hero. In Tolkien’s novel‚ The Fellowship of the Ring‚ Frodo’s

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    through the characters Frodo Baggins and Samwise Gamgee. Tolkien constructs Frodo and Sam as simpleton hobbits that know nothing of swords and battles‚ however after they endure a horrific quest‚ they prove to be two of the greatest chivalric characters throughout literature. They commenced their quest to destroy the ring with insecurity and reluctance‚ however with each step they took‚ the two hobbits grew in strength of character and nobility and frequently passed down the opportunity to give up in

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    Managing Teams‚ The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is a fantastical story of good versus evil‚ friendship‚ and perseverance. I felt that this movie in comparison to the rest of the trilogy‚ most accurately represented the qualities in relation to the terms used in our textbook. The Fellowship is formed after the recent discovery of the Ring‚ which is capable of granting an immense wealth of power to any who wields it. The creation of

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    let’s go inside!” Body I. Pre-history of Tolkien’s saga a) The Silmarillion is actually Tolkien’s first book and also his last. In origin it precedes even The Hobbit‚ and is the story of the First Age of Tolkien’s Middle Earth. b) It shows us the ancient

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    Beowulf: bravery‚ loyalty - Wiglaf stays and helps Beowulf while the dragon ends up killing Beowulf; Wiglaf never leaves his side‚ while Beowulf’s other men have already fled. To Kill a Mockingbird: prejudice‚ educating children’s innoncent minds. The Hobbit: heroism - Bilbo who develops from an average‚ ordinary person into a hero. The Odyssey: temptation. Fahrenheit 451: censorship‚ knowledge vs. ignorance. The Scarlet Letter: sin‚ identity. The Outsiders: the rich and poor‚ when male and female

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    Business and Culture Essay “With increased globalization‚ economies have become more interdependent‚ making internationalization of operations critical for a company’s success in today’s competitive environment”. This essay will examine problems that Air New Zealand and Jet Star deal with whilst working internationally in a multi-cultural environment. Hofstede’s five cultural dimensions will help illustrate on an organizational level the importance for survival of these two companies when faced

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    ultimately accomplishing his heroic deeds. Although Aragorn follows his own path to kleos he travels not alone but‚ like all heroes‚ with friends otherwise known as his hero partners. For Aragorn a company consisting of an Elf‚ a Dwarf‚ a Man‚ four Hobbits‚ and one Wizard to give mystical insight‚ accompany him on this voyage while also passing as a hero partner for his companions’ own hero journeys. With the western path under Saruman’s watch‚ the fellowship‚ guided by the grey wizard ‚ take the mountain

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    In the second chapter of part two‚ there seems to be a conflict between selfishness and selflessness as the conception of heroism is brought to light. Heroism demands selflessness‚ a willingness to give oneself to a bigger cause. The Elves’ sacrifice is especially critical‚ as the destruction of the Ring would bring the end of their own power and all they have built with it. In contrast‚ Sauron understands only the desire for power. This characteristic is the weakness that those who fight Sauron

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    As John C. Maxwell once said‚ “A leader is someone who knows the ways‚ goes the way‚ and shows the way.” An ideal leader would be someone who is altruistic‚ educated‚ and audacious. In the novel‚ The Hobbit‚ authored by J.R.R Tolkien‚ one of the protagonists‚ Thorin Oakenshield is said to be one of the most prodigious commanders. However‚ Thorin is almost the complete opposite of the traits and qualities listed previously. One of the main qualities Thorin demonstrates is greed‚ greed is the intense

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