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    In most literature that involves gothic literature they all have a dark storyline to them and a vast majority of them involve death. In the Story And Then There Were None and “Morella” they both have a dark storyline in them. Both of these stories involve the death of at least one person in them. Murder is one of the main topics in gothic literature‚ it shows up in a lot of Christie’s and Edgars stories. In Christie’s story she has a plot line that everyone ended up dying in and in Edgar’s story

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    Literature Review Cyberbullying is considered to be more severe than traditional bullying‚ as it can happen online‚ this often means that unlike physical bullying it can be repeated constantly and as such suicidal ideation occurs. According to Jama Pediatrics‚ suicidal thoughts among teens have a stronger relation to cyberbullying than traditional bullying. Additionally‚ research conducted in the Netherlands the study conducted showed that female victims are more likely to commit suicide immediately

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    “There is no single Caribbean Culture.” Do you agree? Provide arguments and examples to support your answer. Include in your essay explanation for the following term: cultural diversity‚ hybridization‚ and social institutions. “There is no single Caribbean Culture” Caribbean is beloved for tropical climate‚ pristine waters‚ breathtaking beaches‚ and colorful music‚ food and art. The Caribbean is a favorite playground for tourists from all corner of the earth. But outsiders know little

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    Gothic literature displays that the world is not always as it seems; usually through horror making the reader question the morality and truth of everyday life. Notable authors such as Edgar Allan Poe‚ Richard Matheson‚ and Horacio Quiroga use violence (as well as death and blood) and entrapment in order to show how naivete and innocence are exploited and taken for granted. Moreover‚ the idea of entrapment comes to fruition often in gothic literature‚ and usually happens to those who are innocent

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    TO WHAT EXTENT CAN IT BE ARGUED THAT GENOCIDE AND REVOLUTION ARE CENTRAL THEMES IN CARIBBEAN HISTORY? [30mks] Throughout the history of the conquest and the colonization period in Caribbean history‚ individuals and groups sought freedom from oppression which manifested itself in central themes of Caribbean history: genocide and revolution. These themes were discussed prior to the beginning of the colonization period which dated back to the 1783s‚ the period of the encomienda system to emancipation

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    Over time though‚ with additional killings‚ he becomes increasingly apathetic and callous. He shuts himself off from his feelings and becomes increasingly cold. His lack of feeling results in actions that lead him to become self-destructive. The theme of coldness is also seen in the short-story ‘Hunters in the Snow’. The setting of the story is a snowy forest which symbolises the coldness between three so-called hunting friends. Kenny is a cold-hearted character which is evident in his treatment

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    Caribbean Voices : Living a Double life / Dual Identities. Caribbean Poetry is the expression of the constant dualistic nature of the Caribbean identity. Caribbean Poetry exemplifies a unique hybrid made from the voice of the Caribbean experience and its postcolonial English heritage but this creates an inner crisis. The inner crisis of two conflicting cultures that create further conflicting ideas of home and belonging on one hand and growth and fulfilment on the other. But it is also about the

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    Europeans came into contact with the Caribbean after Columbus’s momentous journeys in 1492‚ 1496 and 1498. The desire for expansion and trade led to the settlement of the colonies. The indigenous peoples‚ according to our sources mostly peaceful Tainos and warlike Caribs‚ proved to be unsuitable for slave labour in the newly formed plantations‚ and they were quickly and brutally decimated. The descendants of this once thriving community can now only be found in Guiana and Trinidad. The slave trade

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    Course description The slaves in the British Caribbean had high expectations of freedom. They hoped that it would give them‚ amongst others‚ the vote and control over their time and labour. This course explores the extent to which these and other expectations of freedom were realised in the period between the abolition of slavery in 1838 and independence in the early 1960s. It examines in some detail the various factors inside and outside the region that impacted on the ability of the former slaves

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    CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate CSEC CARIBBEAN HISTORY SYLLABUS Effective for examinations from May/June 2011 Published by the Caribbean Examinations Council © 2010‚ Caribbean Examinations Council All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced‚ stored in a retrieval system‚ or transmitted in any form‚ or by any means electronic‚ photocopying‚ recording or otherwise without prior permission of the author or publisher.

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