devices to represent specific marginalised groups in ways that challenge their reader’s perceptions. Two of his poems; ‘Homecoming’ and ‘Weapons Training’ are key and transparent examples of literary devices being utilised to represent specific marginalised groups. Both of these poems were set during the 1950’s‚ with Vietnam being written to represent soldiers pre-war and homecoming to represent soldiers returning to Australia. During this time period‚ the Australian nation lived via a very patriarchal
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The Reversal in Stereotypical Gender Roles ! In “The Homecoming”‚ Harold Pinter applies the incessant use of gender confrontation throughout the entirety of the play; both male and female characters aim to establish their dominance over one another and gain a oneupmanship. The struggle between a matriarchal and patriarchal family dynamic are seen in both the conflict within the characters themselves‚ as well as outwardly expressing it towards others. Pinter illustrates the men in the play
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Pomp & Circumstance As I Looked at the pointless glass tower and the red and white tile for the last time I felt very uneasy. My high school years were coming to an end and they were some of the best years of my life. Homecoming Powder Puff Football‚ getting dressed in ridiculous pink outfits‚ having earth-shattering school spirit and reminiscing about the fun times I can never go back to. Dressed in my white cap and gown‚ I observed the faces of my best friends and people I could
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Hardship of Transgender Students in Public Schools What makes being transgender so hard in public school? The physical bullying‚ not being able to fit in as well‚ and the school rules taking away your natural rights? Students that are trans are more likely to be discriminated against in public schools. Transgender students often cannot attend school events and even go to the bathroom‚ many students often will call them a freak or other harsh words‚ and if the situation is bad enough they might even
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10 First Homecoming Chapter 11 In Hong Kong and Macao Chapter 12 Romantic Interlude in Japan Chapter 13 Rizal’s Visit to the United States Chapter 14 Rizal in London Chapter 15 Rizal’s Second Sojourn in Paris and the Universal Exposition Chapter 16 In Belgian Brussels Chapter 17 Misfortunes in Madrid Chapter 18 Biarritz Vacations and Romance with Nelly Boustead Chapter 19 El Filibusterismo Published in Ghent Chapter 20 Ophthalmic Surgeon in Hong Kong Chapter 21 Second Homecoming and the
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the story. Most epics‚ like "Beowulf" and "The Odyssey"‚ have themes like battles‚ homecoming‚ identity‚ recognition etc. Through themes like these‚ morals‚ values and traditions relating to the main characters’ customs and culture can be introduced to the reader. The setup and purpose of the story‚ through the theme(s)‚ can also be introduced. Not only are the themes identity‚ battles‚ recognition and homecoming related to "Beowulf" and "The Odyssey"‚ but they are also linked to other epics as
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of the war. By using the technique of paradox‚ Dawe makes a final attempt at clarifying international misconception of war as beneficial. The title “Homecoming” is used effectively to contrast the traditional universal implications of the word with the shocking reality of dead soldiers flown home from Vietnam to grieving families. The word “homecoming” usually implies a celebration or Heroic reception for a great achievement‚ with a return to roots and family. It would further invoke a sense of anticipation
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an image of a soldier being greeted by his wife in an airport. “On Jan 8th‚ Lt. Chuck Nadd came home” is printed across the screen. Soon after‚ it cuts to a clip of the couple driving home in a red Ford Explorer with the caption “we gave him a homecoming he’d never forget” in white. It is unclear at this point‚ however‚ who “we” is referring to. The camera cuts to signs that reads “We love Chuck”‚ “We’re glad you’re home”‚ and “We’re proud of you” with a soft song featuring a woman’s voice plays
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were a big impact on what he wrote about in his poems‚ creating him to see things differently to the everyday Australian. He once quoted “the world is a brutal‚ mysterious‚ beautiful‚ inexplicable affair”. In the poems ‘The wholly innocent’ and ‘Homecoming’ Dawe explores and represents the social issues; moral brutality and loss of humanity. Dawe portrays the ugliness of human nature within the world; to challenge us about our moral brutality and loss of humanity within the world. Dawe represents
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crowned homecoming queen. I remember saying back “I want to be homecoming queen!” As the years went by I always noticed the one game where the homecoming queen would be crowned but the idea slipped in the back of my mind‚ I couldn’t do that. I was just one little girl with a big dream. Once I got into middle school I started to be more social with a lot of different people‚ Being a people person helped me a lot‚ making people smile and happy put a smile on my face and I knew if homecoming queen
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