Module C – Into the World ‘The Story of Tom Brennan’ & ‘The Door’ (related text) The different pathways used by an individual when moving “into the world” are always framed by the societal context in which they exist. These pathways provide opportunities for the protagonist to experience a wide variety of growth and change. The process of moving away from the past and entering a new world is a complex one that involves sacrifice‚ change and a sense of unknown. The protagonist can be both willing
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transition and change. The novel ’ The Story of Tom Brennan’ by J.C Burke explores the different ways individuals grow when they are taken out of their comfort zones and venture into new experiences. This concept is also conveyed within the song ’Fast Car’ By Tracy Chapman and the film ’Charlie st Cloud’ Directed by Burr Steers. ’The Story of Tom Brennan’ follows the lives of the Brennan family after the events of a fatal car accident‚ it shows how Tom the protagonist struggles to cope with his past
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others. Dill Harris’ innocence is lost when he witnesses the inequality during the trial‚ identifying him as a mockingbird. Tom Robinson‚ an African American man in the story‚ is an exceptional example of a mockingbird because Maycomb’s racial prejudice outweighs his innocence. The humble deeds of Arthur
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English Essay! English Essay! In the book‚ ‘The story of Tom Brennan’‚ the author J.C.Burke‚ creates a successful novel portraying the life of a teenager and the daily routines that they are faced with throughout their world. In this book the teenager‚ Tom Brennan‚ is faced with many obstacles including the party and playing football. While there are many negative incidents that Tom faces‚ he is not alone. Some positive ideas include support and help of family‚ always being behind his back‚ a renewed
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This is the life of the main character Tom Ripley from the book The Talented Mr. Ripley‚ written by Patricia Highsmith. This highly suspenseful book takes you through the colorful mind of Ripley. Anxiety‚ lying and impersonation are three topics that come up a lot in Ripley’s journey. Each aspect reflecting why Tom does what he does in the story‚ realizing why he feels the need to do what he does. Seeing him impersonate his friend shows the mindset that Tom is in; the panic attacks show how he is
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Explain how The Story of Tom Brennan and ONE other related text of your own choosing portray the consequences of moving into the world Author J.C Burke and Rapper the Notorious B.I.G (Biggie) are able to portray the consequences of moving into the world. J.C burke composer of The story of Tom brennan explores the life of a family member dealing after their brother but his car into a tree killing 2 and injurying another and The Brennans families difficulties moving town. Biggie’s song Juicy was
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child looking at the differences in society. The Tom Robinson trial is an important asset in To Kill a Mockingbird which emphasizes the racial injustices in court. Atticus Finch is a lawyer in Maycomb county and the father of the lead protagonist‚ Jean Louise “Scout” Finch. Atticus agreed to defend Tom Robinson‚ a black man accused
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consequently these beliefs and attitudes are challenged when one moves into a new or different world. Both The Story Of Tom Brennan (2005) by J.C. Burke and The Door (When) by Miroslav Holub explore this notion of change through the experiences encountered when moving into different worlds. The Story Of Tom Brennan explores the journey‚ growth and self discovery of the protagonist‚ Tom‚ following his brother’s drunken car crash. Similarly‚ The Door demonstrates the benefits associated with exploring
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Gatsby vs. Tom By: Ryan Leger In The Great Gatsby the author describes Gatsby and Daisy’s husband Tom- and as he depicts their characteristics‚ the reader is able to observe similarities and differences between them. The similarities I’m going to discuss are their desire for success and social status‚ their determination for the things they desire‚ and their hatred for one another. The differences that contrast these similarities are their desire for success and social status for different reasons
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In To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ the mockingbird represents Tom Robinson‚ who was a peaceful man that never did any harm. To kill or harm him would be a sin. Scout’s father‚ Atticus‚ tells Scout and Jem‚ "I’d rather you shoot at tin cans in the backyard‚ but I know you’ll go after birds. Shoot all the blue jays you want‚ if you can hit’em‚ but remember it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird."(p.69) The mockingbird represents Tom Robinson because he does not have his own “song”. Whereas‚ the blue
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