Dulce et Decorum Est- Language Techniques Identify three examples of the language techniques mentioned above from the poem. Oxymoron- “An ecstasy of fumbling” The use of the word ecstasy gives the idea that the men are having an adrenaline rush as they are told gas is coming. Usually, ecstasy has the perception that the adrenaline is […]
Dulce et Decorum Est Images- What images are presented in the text? There are many images presented in this poem by Wilfred Owen. The first image that stands out to me in the text is “Knock-kneed, coughing like hags, we cursed through sludge,” this is in the first stanza of the poem and it immediately […]
Film: The Shawshank Redemption 1994 Directed by Frank Darabont The Shawshank Redemption tells the story of a banker, Andy Dufresne, whom is sentenced to a life in prison for murdering his wife and her secret lover. Over 20 years at the Shawshank State Penitentiary, Andy befriends a fellow prisoner by the name of Red, “Ellis […]
Quote Weaving- Use a quotation in a sentence to express your own ideas. “The thing is- fear can’t hurt you any more than a dream” -Fear can’t hurt you -The thing you fear can -People act on fear -It’s all in your head – The boys try to tell themselves “fear can’t hurt” them but….. […]
Elements in the text that represent something greater The Conch Shell The novel, Lord of the Flies, by William Golding uses a conch shell as an important object to convey other symbolic meanings. The story begins with two characters meeting on a beach after a plane crash, Ralph and Piggy. Together they find the conch […]
Civilisation- Fragile civil/social devision, Power, Survival
Characters Relating to Power: Jack- Jack is the head choirmaster and ‘head boy’ at his school and the he lands on the island he as seen as a strong leader. But Jack represents more than just power he shows through a dark evil force or side of human nature with violence. He beholds the very […]