THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY 2012 “We aim to create a university where the brightest researchers and the most promising students can thrive‚ no matter what their social or cultural background. Realise your full potential at the University of Sydney – together we can make a difference.” Dr Michael Spence VICE–CHANCELLOR and PRINCIPAL contents Why study at Sydney? 02 03 04 08 10 14 17 22 Discover the University About this guide Sydney – the harbour city Our
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Sydney Carton is the most significant character in A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens. This novel takes place in both France and England in the 1700s during the French Revolution. Sydney Carton is a man who finds comfort in alcohol and sees no value in his life. He first meets Lucie Manette and her father at the trial of Charles Darnay. As he gets to know them more‚ he finds himself attracted to Lucie‚ but sees no advantages to their relationship. His love for Lucie Manette becomes prominent
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Cities‚ Charles Dickens asserts his belief in the possibility of resurrection and transformations both on a personal level and a society level.”( Xiaohua and Liu Dingyuan‚ Vol. 3‚ p.1).The most significant character that represents resurrection is Sydney Carton‚ he appears at the first as a lazy‚ alcoholic lawyer who cannot even care about the smallest amount of interest in his own life. Carton was the lawyer of Charles Darnay‚lucie`s husband. Carton was angry of Darnay because when he told lucie
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On the 13th of May‚ in 1787‚ the British Government sent a fleet of 11 ships on a mission to start up a new colony led by Captain Arthur Phillip. Captain Arthur Phillip was born on the 11th of October‚ 1738‚ in London. Phillip went to school at Greenwich and later served an apprenticeship in the merchant navy. He was then transferred to the Royal Navy during the Seven Years War but then retired to become a farmer in Hampshire. After he served his time as Captain in the Portuguese Navy‚ Phillip re-joined
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In A Tale of Two Cities‚ the symbols of the lion and the jackal are introduced relating to Mr. Stryver and Sydney Carton. Dickens symbolizes Striver as the lion due to his arrogant and proud attitude‚ his successful job‚ and how he treats Carton‚ while symbolizing Sydney Carton to a jackal due to his smart decisions‚ how he acts‚ and how he gets along with Mr. Stryver. Charles Dickens uses the symbol of a lion to characterize Mr. Stryver due to how he acts‚ how his successful job influences him
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Carton is relieved to find out he is going to live. Darnay then continues his speech and says‚ “This man is innocent. His name is Sydney Carton‚ for he should not be charged and taken home. It is me who shall be executed because…” Suddenly a woman‚ with her head down buried into the ground‚ starts yanking on Darnay’s coat‚ jostling him towards the guillotine. The woman’s eyes are stuck
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dynamic and evolving organisation now and into the future. Our mission and values lie at the heart of our Enterprise Strategy‚ guiding our plans to ensure the Opera House retains its essential role in Australia’s life and identity. Mission The Sydney Opera house embodies beauty‚ inspiration and the liberating power of art and ideas. It is a masterpiece that belongs to all Australians. We will treasure and renew the Opera house for future generations of artists‚ audiences and visitors. Everything
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leave a warm feeling over my body but all I can see around me is the darkness of the walls. I am standing in the Sydney Opera House. (BEGIN SLIDE) The Sydney Opera House‚ located in Sydney‚ Australia‚ is one of the most majestic buildings in the world. In its short time‚ the Sydney Opera House has earned the reputation of a world-class performing arts center & has become a symbol of the Sydney & Australian nation. (END SLIDE) An expert evaluation reported to the World Heritage Committee stating: “…it
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Nowadays‚ staying in hostel is the best way for foreigners to travel and do their some important things in Sydney‚ Australia because of its attractive cost and convenience. However‚ the hostel in Sydney has different cost and room‚ which should be considered before coming. This research report surveys three hostels in Sydney‚ Australia‚ namely the Nomads Westend Backpackers (NWB)‚ Wake Up Hostel (WUH)‚ Tokyo Village Hostel (TVH). It also compares and contrasts them with respect to location and transport;
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scrolls are painted on the back wall. There is a contrast between the white scrolls and the blue wall. This make the scrolls stand out more. The scrolls are a symbol of Japanese and Chinese art. The windows in the painting overlook Sydney harbour and we know this because Sydney Harbour Bridge is noticeable. If he hadn’t used the harbour bridge then we wouldn’t have know where he was painting or that he was painting at his apartment. The chair in the painting is also the chair from his studio. This also
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