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    Belonging: Related Text Suggestions

    seems like a kiddies movie (well, in the eyes of the marker), ask your teacher though
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    Parametrics questions

    hey thanks for that and dw, i'll look into it - it makes sense
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    Parametrics questions

    1. P is a variable point on the parabola x² = -4y. The tangent from P cuts the parabola x² = 4y at Q and R. Show that 3x² = 4y is the equation of the locus of the mid-point of the chord RQ. 2. Show that the equation of the locus of R [a(p-1/p), a/2(p² + 1/p²)] is x² = 2a(y-a).
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    Related texts

    Yeah, conflicting perspectives, I'm doing Julius Caesar. Hey, and with conflicting perspectives, you look at them within the text or can you also do a text that looks at conlficting perspectives as a response to the text, or a text that portrays one perspective over an event/person/situation...
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    Related texts

    I was thinking of doing Frost Nixon, To Kill a Mocking Bird the novel. Are they too common? Do you think these are any good? How about the Truman Show? Any other good suggestions?
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    Share your 2009 HSC results here

    You were probably better off doing an english course that actually suited you to maximise your marks i.e. standard or esl, cos you did so brilliantly in your other courses
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    Private Areas in a Pompeian House?

    Public areas are usually defined by their extensive decoration usually to display the owner's status and identity (show off) as opposed to private areas, eg service areas
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    Belonging thesis

    I've having trouble bringing together my thesis. At times I think the issues I'm addressing might be too narrow, because I wanted to focus on relationships. Is that okay? But then, shouldn't a thesis be an argument you are able to adapt to every question, and I don't know if my thesis is...
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    Romanticism

    Hey That was very helpful. Thanks. I guess context is a big part of our studies. I've written a short story for Romanticism, and is it okay if you can read over it and let me know if I'm on the right track? Ta
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    related text material for the crucible

    Having two related texts that are novels is cool then right?
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    understanding nourishes belonging, a lack of understanding prevents it.

    You wouldnt be getting related texts "for the HSC question". You would be getting related texts for belonging for your prescribed texts. And if you find trouble talking about those two poems, I suggest you try other poems, although those poems would also be good for the question. Both poems...
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    Immigrant Chronicle Discussion & Ideas

    I wouldn't say he was "forced" to belong in Australian society, because it doesnt really imply that there in the poem. And that technique of the Gallic War doesnt really show it either. The last stanza is meant to show that he is moving away from his father's culture towards the Aussie culture...
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    Values for Frankenstein vs Bladerunner

    Science wouldn't be a value as such, rather, Shelley can be seen as critiquing 19th century what with the scientific discoveries that were prevalent in her time. Essentially, shes putting science in a negative light, as a way of not only challenging but taking up the role of god which would have...
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    Romanticism

    Yeah thanks for that:)
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