Comparing poems 'halfe cast' and 'nothings changed'
In this essay I am going to compare the way the theme of racism is dealt with in the poems 'Half caste' and 'nothings changed'. I will analyse the poems and then compare them. The things I will be comparing are the similarities and differences, the layout and also the use of language. I will be looking at both of the authors Tatamkhula Africa (Nothings Changed) and John Agard (Half caste) intentions and then decide which one of the poems I think is most effective. I am going to begin with a comparison of the purposes of the two poems. Nothings changed is about a black man looking back at his childhood and realising that 'nothings changed', he is upset about this as although segregation is said to have gone, he feels as if it is the same as before. Half-caste is about a mixed race man who is asking for an explanation for why they are treated like half a person. He refuses to be called half-caste as he finds it offensive. In both of these poems, the writer is dealing with the issues of racism. The two writers are expressing their anger and want the readers to take notice of how they feel. The two writers both use repetition throughout the poem. Tatamkhula used the phrase 'nothings changed' as both the title and the ending of the poem, this emphasises the fact that his whole poem is based on the fact that he feels that nothing has changed in his life, mainly on the aspect of
.Presents from my Aunts in Pakistan by Moniza Alvi
.'Presents from my Aunts in Pakistan' by Moniza Alvi We have studied the poem 'Presents from my Aunts in Pakistan' by Monzia Alvi; she was of a mixed parentage. Her farther was Pakistani and her mother was English. She was born in Pakistan but then moved to England long before she could even remember. It is very difficult for people to move from one culture to another and having to adapt can be tough. This poem expresses her confusion and her search of her true identity throughout her life. The Pakistani clothes that her aunts send to her symbolise a small part of who she is expected to be, and a part she doesn't feel at-all comfortable with. Her poem is mostly about living in one culture but having long lost roots and memories from another. It describes her journey as she searches all aspects to try and reveal her true identity. Because she has no memories of her birthplace her poem describes how she desires to just fit in with everyone else and just feel almost unnoticed and 'normal'. 'Presents' is an autobiographical poem and is written in free verse. The lengths of the stanzas vary throughout as well as the line lengths which are thrown randomly across the page. Alvi uses these poetic strategies to show how she varies from confusion to resignation about where she belongs and her feelings of alienation. There are end stopped lines to describe her sudden emotions. It
The Nike OLE! Advert is a great advert because it is very eye catching and it pushes the boundaries with advertising showing the silky skills of arguably the greatest footballer in the world,
Ole! That's what children everywhere will be saying after they take the football past someone, once they have seen this advert. The Nike adverts have always being interesting adverts because their different to other adverts. The Nike OLE! Advert is a great advert because it is very eye catching and it pushes the boundaries with advertising showing the silky skills of arguably the greatest footballer in the world, Ronaldinho, with the flair of Cristiano Ronaldo, the strength and power of Roberto Carlos and the ruthlessness of the referees. Another reason that the Nike OLE! Advert is a great advert is because; it's an advert that you would enjoy watching and not one that you have to watch during the program that you are watching. This advert is not like normal adverts because it is not advertising a product as such. But it's advertising a company and the company's web site. Everything that you can see in the advert that is labelled is made by Nike and has a Nike tick on it. So in a way it is advertising a whole range of products. In addition this web site doesn't have a voice over man talking about the product it is more like watching a real football match. The main person in this advert would probably be Ronaldinho, because when he comes into the advert it steps up a gear, getting faster and the chorus of the song kicks in. So I would say that Ronaldinho is the protagonist in
To Kill A Mockingbird Essay: Powerful and Powerless
The concept of Powerful and Powerless is an integral part of our society, this idea is vividly explored in Harper Lee's 1960 novel, 'To Kill a Mockingbird' (Arrow Books 1997). Set in the fictitious town of Maycomb, Alabama in the 1930's, Harper is able to explore intimately themes of prejudice, courage, community and innocence to perfectly embody the idea of powerfulness and in contrast powerlessness. This essay will further expand on these themes in their relation to characters such as Atticus, Mrs Dubose, Miss Gates and Boo Radley, and the way in which Lee is able to convey her assumptions in this engaging novel. Courage is clearly elucidated in the characters of both Atticus and Mrs Dubose to be a quality that empowers the individual. Atticus puts himself in the middle of a conflict between Tom Robinson and the Ewells, an act so courageous that his brother compares him to Christ. Harper Lee utilises the technique of allusion in the quote "let this cup pass from you, eh?" alluding to the night before Christs crucifixion where he prayed that he might avoid his fate. Uncle Jacks comment to Atticus calls upon this reference because he is aware that his brother was not looking forward to what was to become of him during his case defending Tom Robinson. This technique of allusion allows the audience to truly comprehend how courageous Atticus really was, by drawing a parallel to
Poetry. Is the banning of Carol Ann Duffys poem "education for leisure" right?
Children All Over the Country Have Been Fooled Into Thinking Poetry is Dangerous That's right. A simple poem has been slashed out of the AQA Anthology. Why I hear you ask, well simply because it was too violent. That's right a poem being violent. I have decided to put this issue on my hit list and resolve it once and for all. Mrs Schofield who is an invigilator at Lutterworth Grammar school in Leicestershire, Sparked this mammoth of an argument, she decided to complain to the AQA exam board. The AQA exam board drastically removed the poem from all anthologies across England. The exam board were advising schools to destroy the books so they are not read by students. This issue is extremely important and it has still not been solved, there are still many forums on the internet discussing these issues. The main audience I believe is teachers and student's because it directly affects them, as they are studying or teaching this kind of material day in and day out. The poem is about a mentally disturbed person who kills their animals, calls up a radio show claiming that he could have been a "star." The person seems to be generally unstable and the poem ends with the feeling that you are about to be stabbed "I touch your arm" It feels like someone is behind you and you are not anticipating them, to me it feels rather scary if you are walking along and someone a stranger
Notes for a speech on tattoos.
Tattoos General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: After listening to my speech, my audience will have a better knowledge of tattoos. Introduction (Tell them what you are going to tell them.) I. As of 2010 there was estimated to be over 20,000 tattoo parlors operating in the United States according to the U.S. News and World Report article. It is also estimated that a new tattoo establishment is being opened in the country everyday.(Attention-getter) II. Tattoos have been around for many centuries, but have changed over time in many different ways. (Thesis) III. Todays I am going to talk to you about what a tattoo is, the history of tattoos, and the purpose and meaning of tattoos. (Preview) Transition: First we are going to look at what a tattoo is. Body (Tell them) I. What is a tattoo? A. A tattoo is a puncture wound, made deep in your skin, that's filled with ink. It's made by penetrating your skin with a needle and injecting ink into the area, usually creating some sort of design. What makes tattoos so long-lasting is they're so deep - the ink isn't injected into the epidermis (the top layer of skin that you continue to produce and shed throughout your lifetime). Instead, the ink is injected into the dermis, which is the second, deeper layer of skin. Dermis cells are very stable, so the tattoo is practically permanent Transition: Now that we know what a
Write a letter to a headteacher persuading him/her that all students should take part in at least one hour's physical activity every day.
Dear Headteacher, Can you imagine a school where happiness is due to a beneficial exercise regime? Do you agree that exercise is the key to success? I strongly urge you on behalf of all pupils concerning the school- change is needed. I implore you to transform the timetable so that one hour's fitness is included into everyday life; whether it be a contact sport such a rugby or perhaps an hour of badminton, i cannot stress enough how important it is that physical activity is incorporated within the school's timetable. Sapped of energy, drained and tired, many pupils feel dreadful after 3rd period because their brain has been working so hard. Stress is a challenging factor which youths have to face mainly due to education, therefore to overcome this problem it is imperative that we have one hour's physical challenge to de-stress. Vital and imperative, this hour is beneficial as we recieve a much needed and well earned rest and it also aids us to concentrate in the classroom for longer periods of time. I know this because my friend's school in London used this improved timetable and that year the school had their best ever examination results. Brilliant, no? Furthermore, i have no doubt you should heed my advice considering that 60% of the whole natio is deemed obese, therefore it is likely around 720 people attending at the school out of th 1200 statistically should be obese
Should there be a law to make organ donation compulsory for accident victims?
An organ transplant is a surgical operation where a damaged or failing organ in the human body is removed and replaced with a new one. This organ is obtained from a donor, many donor's are usually people who have died healthy (without disease) e.g. from a car accident .The current law in Britain gives people the choice whether or not to donate their organ, those who decide to go ahead with it usually have to register on the organ donation website and carry a donor card. Even with this card the donor the donor's kin may decide not to go ahead with the donor's wish. However even though there is currently thousands of donor's in the UK, there is still a need of thousands more. Therefore should there be a law to make organ donation compulsory for accident victims? Firstly the biggest reason organ donations from car accident victims should be compulsory is that the UK is running low on organ supplies. This means that many unnecessary lives (precisely a thousand people) die waiting for an organ transplant as there is a shortage of organs, which could be easily solved if car accident victims were to donate . It is estimated that by '2020, road accident casualties will exceed HIV/AIDS mortality and disability rate', this could mean many lives being saved. So there will be a wider variety of organs of all sizes and matches. This means critically ill patients will find a match for an
Short Story: Suspicious bed. I would always be the root of a practical joke. But I was prepared this time. I had my eyes open and alert.
I was nervous as I approached the hotel's restaurant. I had just arrived at one of those old rustic cabin type hotels in the countryside. My friends and I were spending the weekend at Mt. Hood, Oregon, to get away from the busy city life of Portland. It would be a nice retreat, and a great time to relax and enjoy the outdoors. And I was nervous as I entered the old restaurant. I could smell the sweet scent of maple syrup lingering in the air. And the warmth of the crackling fire was almost comforting. I was still nervous. My friends, all loved playing practical jokes on me. It was as if they did it for a living! Every time we would get together for any occasion, I would always be the root of a practical joke. But I was prepared this time. I had my eyes open and alert. Throughout the entire evening, their mirth was excessive, far too great. Synthetic smiles were slapped on everyone's faces. Every cheerful action they did screamed, "FAKE!" I smelled a practical joke in the air. But what was it? I was watchful, restless. I did not let a single word escape my ears. Nor did I let a single movement escape my vision. Everyone seemed to me, an object of suspicion. I didn't even trust the waiters and waitresses. I ate my dinner cautiously as well, examining every piece of salmon steak before taking a bite. I could sense the joke getting nearer, and nearer. I was extremely alert.
Cloning Informative Speech. As the technology used to clone mammals improves, it becomes more and more likely that humans could one day be clones as well.
Cloning Speech Have you ever wished you could have a clone of yourself? Someone to do your homework, tidy your room or go to school for you when you just can't be bothered. Imagine if you had a clone. What would you do? As the technology used to clone mammals improves, it becomes more and more likely that humans could one day be clones as well. Clones are genetically identical organisms. This, in simpler terms, means that every single piece of DNA is exactly the same between the 'clones' which causes them to have exactly the same features. Clones are completely possible and the study of animal clones can lead to greater understanding of age and age-related disorders. Also, cloning could be used in future to preserve endangered species, which is an ever increasing threat to some populations in our world. The first cloned mammal was Dolly the sheep, cloned in 1996. This experiment is probably one of the most controversial in the science of cloning. The procedure involved implanting a nucleus from one sheep into the egg cell of another, and therefore cloning the sheep from which the nucleus was from. This was a major development in this particular field of science, however with it, it carried many ethical issues. During the experiment there were 277 attempts, with only 1 being successful - that success was Dolly. There was a high rate of still born and abnormal sheep, this
