“I am a man more sinned against than sinning” Explain the extent to which you agree with the statement above. Acknowledge classical approach The statement above illustrates the thought that lear has sinned in his life far less than he has been sinned against. Bringing into context the ultimate comparison of religion versus malicious intent. In […]

AS 90854 Reading Record Sheet – Reading Log #5 Ronan Thompson Schindler’s list – Steven Spielberg Film Schindler’s list Schindler’s List is a 1993 drama/history film, directed by Steven Spielberg. The film is an extraordinary and intriguing piece of cinematography, which depicts the horrors of being Jewish in Nazi Germany. The film illustrates the life […]

AS 90854 Reading Record Sheet – Reading Log #4 Ronan Thompson Barbie doll – Marge Piercy Poem Barbie doll describes a typical nature of our society. It talks about a girl with dolls, she admired their prettiness at a young age and was just like any other girl in the modern world. But as grew […]

AS 90854 Reading Record Sheet – Reading Log #3 Ronan Thompson Lord of the flies – William Golding Novel Lord of the flies is set in 1945 at the time of world war 2. It focuses on a group of boys who become stranded on an uncharted island after their plane crashes. The novel delineates […]

Speech, Topic brain injuries Endurance is a relatable fact to each and everyone of us sitting in this room. It occurs in our everyday lives and consists in many contrasts. These events can range between school work, poverty, disease, extreme accidents and so on. Each testing our will to go on. This is endurance. Brain […]

AS 90854 Reading Record Sheet – Reading Log #2 Ronan Thompson Suicide Note – Janice Mirikitani Poem The poem, “Suicide Note,” by Janice Mirikitani, is about a young Asian-American female college student who commits suicide by jumping out of her dormitory window. The poem is used to resemble the last words of someone at the […]

AS 90854 Reading Record Sheet – Reading Log #1 Ronan Thompson Mr. Pip Lloyd Jones The Film Mr Pip, is about the life of a small village girl called Matilda, living in Bougainville at the time of civil war between Papua New Guinea and Bougainville. In the book a blockade has been put in place, […]

Symbolism In the book Mr Pip by Lloyd Jones, Jones illustrates the idea that great novels can have a profound effect on our lives. Novels such as Great Expectations and the Bible are contrasted throughout the book in the context of good and evil. They act as a divide between characters creating opposites and conflict. […]

  Schindler’s List is a 1993 drama/history film, directed by Steven Spielberg. The film is an extraordinary and intriguing piece of cinematography, which depicts the horrors of being Jewish in Nazi Germany. The Director uses symbolism, technical and dramatic qualities and music to keep the audience captivated. The film is based on the true story […]

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