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    Journey’s end by RC Sherriff The stage directions in Journey’s end at the beginning of the extract are of utmost importance because they use a lot of imagery and symbolism‚ which later is linked back to this extract‚ at eth end of the play‚ there is a candle on the table which gets blown out‚ symbolising the doom and death of the men. In the stage directions it mentions the sunset‚ "towards sunset......light that slowly fades with the sinking sun" This symbolises the fore coming death that is

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    This notion is clearly portrayed through my texts Rainbows End by Jane Harrison‚ The Rabbits by John Marsden and The Ugly Ducking Illustrated by United Artists. Belonging is a mind set‚ which is at times affected by factors such as social status‚ individual circumstances and culture. Problems can often arise due to these factors and through my representations of belonging I will reveal and evaluate these significant issues. My first text Rainbows End supports and reveals‚ to belong is to feel connected

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    towards people as we see through the characters in Rainbows End by Jane Harrison and Othello by William Shakespeare. An individual’s choices and the attitude of others plays an important role in shaping the way that characters perceive their sense of belonging‚ in both negative and positive ways in “Rainbows End” through the Koori women‚ Nan Dear and Gladys and in “Othello” through Iago and Othello. Through the notion of time‚ the characters in Rainbows End and Othello undergo a transformation in their

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    How does Journey’s End show the effects of war on the men involved? Journey’s End is a play about British soldiers in World War One‚ and the effects the war has on them‚ both physically and mentally. The play explores many aspects of war life‚ including friendship‚ alcoholism‚ class boundaries and the lifestyle of the men in the trenches. This essay explores how the play shows the effects of war on those involved‚ looking at use of dialogue‚ lighting‚ props and other key dramatic devices. The essay

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    evolution is an unstoppable force. Evolution created through the traveling of time and interaction in the world creates the countless possibilities to enrich or challenge a community or group. This form of belonging is clearly evident in the play ‘rainbows end’ by Jane Harrison and how the aboriginal community have a sense of belonging in their small community and a large sense of not belonging with the white society‚ this sense of inclusions is also evident in the poem ‘l gave myself to him’ by Emily

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    Rainbows End Essay Summary Points Discovering your own individuality‚ finding oneself‚ is simply a discovery that is found through the journey of life. Jane Harrison produced the contemporary play Rainbows End. Set during the 1950’s on the river ‘flats’ between the towns of Shepparton and Mooroopna‚ Victoria‚ Harrison shows how discovery has been altered by the past experiences of the three Aboriginal women‚ Nan Dear‚ Gladys and Dolly. The family portrays a sense of ‘loyalty‚ love and support for

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    Welcome‚ today I will be speaking about the concept of belonging and how it is represented in the two texts Rainbows End by Jane Harrison and Beneath the Clouds by Ivan Sen. “A sense of identity‚ cultural heritage and family connection are the heart of true belonging” For me belonging is being accepted‚ respected and capable to adjust because of a connection strong enough that it is unbreakable. To achieve a sense of belonging you need a balance between knowing yourself (identity)‚ understanding

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    For Colored Girls who Have Considered Suicide/ When the Rainbow is Enuf: Style and Theme Lorin Hobart AML 2604 11-25-96 Ms. Hunt For Colored Girls who Have Considered Suicide/ When the Rainbow is Enuf is a piece of work written by Ntozake Shange. It is written in an unusual style that is called a choreopoem. This style is very effective when done by a skilled poet such as Shange. She uses a combination of rhyming lyrics and a play like format to captivate the reader. The subject matter of

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    Research Paper - End Times Prophesy “Harold Camping‚ the Radio evangelist who predicted the apocalypse would begin Saturday‚ May 21‚ 2011‚ said today‚ [May 23‚ 2011] his understanding of God’s plan was just a little off” (Schabner). Camping believed that if he put the correct numbers into a mathematical equation that he would be able to predict the exact day and time of the rapture. However in reality‚ The Bible tells us that we are unable to predict this moment‚ that the only thing we can do

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    End-of-life care becomes an issue at some point for elderly clients. Even with the emergence of palliative care programs and hospice programs‚ the majority of elderly people do not die in their own home as is their preference. What are the reasons for this trend? Discuss what you can do as a nurse to support your clients in end-of-life care and in supporting their desires. Support your response with evidence-based literature. Planning care for elderly adults can be stressful and time consuming.

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