Model analysis of stylistic devices in an excerpt of Brian Clarke’s "Whose life is it anyway?"(p. 28‚ 10 30‚18) General remarks the conversation is held in a very witty style. Both sides think carefully about how to react and the impacts their remarks might have. Ken wants to provoke Dr Scott with sexual allusions to make her think about his situation Dr Scott tries to remain professional. She wants to avoid to hurt him. Neither does she want to end up being hurt herself. She is a position
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In the film Whose Life Is It Anyway? we are introduced to the character of Ken. Ken’s life is changed after a life-altering car accident leaves him a quadriplegic. Ken‚ being unable to live the life he is accustomed asks to be released from the hospital and refuses medical treatment. Throughout this paper I will delve into the roles that work‚ play‚ and worship played in Ken’s life both pre-accident and post-accident. The roles of work‚ play‚ and worship will also tie in with Ken’s personal freedom
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Section A: The American Dream 1. In text two “Arnold Schwarzenegger Recalls Lesson From 25 Years as a U.S. Citizen – Learn English‚ Participate in Politics‚ and Give Back” by Arnold Schwarzenegger we are presented to the writer himself as an immigrant. He informs us about the responsibilities as an immigrant. As an immigrant you can’t come to America and take the best the nation have to offer without giving something back. You will succeed at the American Dream with hard work and determination
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The American Dream A Some people say that the American dream represents the desire to live a better life than the previous generation did. They dream of earning a degree that will help them get a good job and support their families. This is especially true among immigrants‚ because many of them lived under difficult circumstances in their native countries. Many people have therefore emigrated from their countries in the pursuit of a better life in the US. Thus‚ the Culture in the USA differs from
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Exploring the ways in which Brian Clark makes the scene an important and dramatic moment in the play When talking about the important and dramatic scene in this play I refer back to pages 25-30. These six pages are all about a little encounter between Ken and Mrs Boyle. This is a fundamental scene in the marvellous play because Ken finally expresses his motives and feelings. Brian Clark uses many techniques to give the reader this valuable information through repetition‚ the use of speech (quite
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How Does Brian Clarke Use Ken’s Situation To Provoke Both Sympathy And Humour In ‘Whose Life Is It Anyway?’ The book has been written by Brian Clarke not only to entertain readers‚ but to also make a statement about euthanasia. Euthanasia is defined as an ‘easy death’‚ however after reading the play ‘Whose Life Is It Anyway’‚ readers start to get an idea of what a struggle it is‚ not only to have the courage to end your own life‚ but to persuade others around you that it is the right decision
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1. Outline of the American Dream interpreted in text 1‚ 3 and 4 The first text consists of bunch of interpretations of the American Dream. One of which James Truslow Adams has written‚ The Epic of America‚ states‚ that The American Dream should be a unadulterated success‚ that everyone would be able to achieve it according to their skills and fundamental abilities. That it is not a dream of fast cars and high wages‚ but more a dream‚ where people attain social abilities – having social order and
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American Dream or No American Dream? What is the American Dream? The American Dream is when he/she gets married‚ has a steady income‚ owns a house‚ and has children. Although some people believe that the American Dream is still attainable‚ there are many who believe it is not. The American Dream may be harder to reach now in today’s society‚ but many people believe it to still be attainable. Although are economic times are difficult today‚ those who work hard and persevere through the hardships
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is Anya‚ the Mistress of Darkness. Whilst Anya grew up‚ she dared never to sleep without a source of light. She had begged her parents to watch as she fell asleep at night‚ scared of the looming shadows stretched across her room. As she grew older her parents had decided that she had outgrown her fears and removed her light‚ her salvation. Anya begged them over and over not to remove it but her voice fell on deaf ears‚ her parents reasoning echoed again in her head. “You’ve outgrown it Anya! Just
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The American Dream Outline The three texts all have a different view on the American Dream. Text 2 and 4 have a mainly positive opinion‚ text 3 has a mainly negative opinion to the American Dream. In text 2 and 4 they agree that the American Dream is a good thing that comes to people‚ who are hardworking and determined. In text 2 it furthermore says that those who not only takes but also gives back can achieve the American Dream. Text 3 starts by stating that a lot of Americans are unhappy. In
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