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"your are holding up a ceiling", "terribly tired"

- The person is adressed as someone withstanding a load of stress or something that gives them great pressure

- intends to introduce perhaps stress as an abstract "celling"

"but then somehing wonderful happens" "holds their arm up to the celling beisde you"

-figuratively showing how a partner are willing to sacricfice their comfort for yours "beside" means there are in the same battle with you against stress which is probably represented by the celling

-author intends to transition from disparity to hope

"When you partners arm tire, you hold up your own"

-shows author overall, ultimate intend that relationships, or friendships goes both ways, when they are in need, "you" will support them, when "you" are in need of help, they will help you.

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2. C

3. A

4. D

5. The lion's willingness to give up his claws and teeth highlights the theme of sacrifice for the sake of love or acceptance. It emphasises the lengths to which individuals may go to fulfil their desires or win the approval of others.

1.It depends on the usage of his claws and teeth, it is essential for his survival to some extent as he need claws and teeth to hunt and chew, he may have to eat plants for the rest of his life which is very not ideal for a carnivore, but having said that if the lion is willing to sacrifice his main source of maintaining his survivability, risky his life. It means whatever he sacrifice his teeth and claws for is definitely worth the lost of his teeth and claws in the lion’s prospective

2. Changing for love implies a conscious decision to adapt for the sake of the relationship, while being changed by love suggests that external factors, such as the actions of others, influence one's character.  For an example my response above demonstrates that the lion is changed for loved and changed by love because he removed his claws and teeth for the sake of a relationship and experienced the betrayal of love.

3. People are changed by love through experience, experience not only changes people’s perspective on love but almost anything they encounter, the lion, after being denied the relationship with the father’s daughter, will now change his perspective on love thus he will act differently the text time he approaches his new love interest, the lion will no longer give up anything of his easily for a relationship as he know its not a guarantee that he will get what he desires due to his status even without his teeth and claws, as he is still a gigantic animal to animals or people inferior in weight and physical power.

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The Jazz Age and Great Depression Context

1925 is the Jazz Age, a term used to describe the cultural and social changes of the time

It's also post-World War 1 and heading towards the Great Depression

The novel reflects the complexities of this era, navigating between the aftermath of war and economic uncertainty

American Identity and Literature:

Exploration of the concept of the "great American novel."

Americans, feeling a lack of cultural depth compared to Europe, sought to define their identity through literature

Writers like Fitzgerald, part of the 1920s "lost generation," found inspiration in Europe's rich cultural traditions

Trimalchio in West Egg

The original title reflects Fitzgerald's cultural depth, drawing from Trimalchio in Petronius's Satyricon, a figure from the first century AD.Suggestion of a satirical intent in portraying the wealth, ambition, and aspiration of the characters,timalchorepresentsnouveau rich, new money

The Great Gatsby's Ambiguity

Reflection on the difficulty in defining the novel's essence

Exploration of Jay Gatsby as a hero or anti-hero, with ambiguity in who calls him "the Great Gatsby."

Allusion to Alain-Fournier's novel, Le Grand Meaulnes, and its themes of lost paradise, idealism, and love

Wealth and Class Distinctions

Distinction between West Egg (new money) and East Egg (old money) on Long Island

Critique of the American belief in a classless society,money becomes the basis for class.

Gatsby's aspiration to be part of the old, aristocratic, and established wealthy class

Post-World War I America

Fitzgerald's exploration of the values of post-war America

America's emergence as an international power after WW1.

Introduction of Hollywood as a booming cultural force

The Ambiguity of Nick Carraway

Exploration of Nick Carraway as a narrator and his unreliability.

Contradictions in Nick's character and throughout the novel.

The novel as a reflection of societal contradictions in the 1920s.

Contradictions and Aspirations

Noting the novel's widesprea contradictions as it unfolds.

Consideration of the novel as a reflection of the contradictory aspects of American society.

The overarching theme of aspiration as a key themeto undertandanrdthe story

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MY FAVOURITE:

I was alone in the cold room,
Waiting for the bell of my doom,
Looking toward the sky and praying for help,
Who could have guessed mercury would rise so fast?
I am Madness and my heart melts,
Swords in my soul, stabbed to death,
Never believe in what you thought was true,
My words are part of you…
I am what I am, and You are what they want you do be,
Because in the future you will come and realize that today
Was the instant where my life and dreams collide.
I am Madness, I am light.
I am the friend, I am the fright,
I am the power and the anxiety,
Of falling in love maybe…
I die in your arms, and you cry for me,
Am I doomed to death to be truly free?
You learned me how to love and be loved in return…
Yes, today, I watch my world burn.

MY VERSION:

In a world of madness,
has concequences in sadness,
In your world of conflict,
lies mine in the principle of emptiness.
Soften Sabres, peaceful warrior and untrustworthy kinsman,
I am one lost in the sea,
far from any islands of peace,
Death is not the end of conflict,
but It is the dead who will see.

I mainly tried to present the theme of conflict through vocabulary such as madness, sadness and emptiness. Also using the AABA structure I presented the conflicting last minutes of mercurial where the world he lived in is fueled by conflicts and vengeance, later the usage of oxymoron further demonstrates his inter conflict. It also demonstrated he’s despairing final moments as he understood that conflict has no end and he is “lost at sea” which further demonstrates how he no longer makes an effort to prevent conflicts and how being “lost at sea” shows how difficult it is to maintain peace and how “far from any island” shows there is no more time and effort to keep the peace around him as he is about to die. I concluded the poem with a message which is only the dead has seen the end of war which links back to conflict again

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- Romeo and Julliet is a well known play by shakespeare.

- Romeo and Julliet is written based on the world 400 years ago and might need considerations to make adaptations

- Tragety in Romeo and Julliet is achived by conveying strong emotional bonds and braking them in the ending

Prioritize and Critisize

"boundless love like theirs cannot be sustained and cannot survive"
I agree to some extend because the bondless love makes readers sympathise the couples which at the end dies which then makes audiences feel sorry for the couple.

"If the play made sense and mattered only
in terms of that time,"
I fully agree to this, and adaptaions wheather films or any other type of stories would have to convey Romeo and Julliet in a way modern audience understands as people today has cultures very different from others especially in spoken language so it must be presented in a way modern audiences could understand

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Fate

1. Opening lines introduce fate: "from forth the fatal loins of these two foes a pair of star-crossed lovers take their life."

2. Alliteration on "F" in "fatal" emphasizes deadliness and hints at the inescapable force of fate.

3. "Star-crossed lovers" reinforces the influence of celestial powers on their destinies.

4. Romeo exclaims, "O, I am fortune's fool!" after Mercutio and Tybalt's deaths, suggesting a sense of being controlled by the gods.

5. Friar's plan to reunite Romeo and Juliet is foiled by fate; the letter never reaches Romeo.

6. Romeo refers to himself as being "writ with me in sour misfortune's book" after killing Paris, highlighting pre-determined destinies.

7. Mention of stars as "inauspicious" implies they bring ill fortune; Romeo expresses weariness with the world due to fate's influence.

8. Final lines suggest that heaven or fate has punished the Montagues and Capulets by taking away their children, potentially implicating the families' hatred in their tragic fate.

This demonstrates fate is inevitable which therefore is showcasing its strength and invulnerability and how everything happens occurring to fate

HATE

1. Introduction to the Theme of Hate: Hate is a One of the central theme in Romeo and Juliet, portraying it as a human choice resulting in separation and prejudice.

2.The word "hate" is used 11 times in this play, significantly more than in other Shakespearean works.

3. Tibalt's Consuming Hatred: Tibalt actively pursues his hatred for the Montagues, being prejudiced and hating all Montagues regardless of their individual qualities.

4. ove sometimes arises from hate, as seen in Romeo's statement. Oxymorons like "brawling love" and "loving hate" highlight this contradiction.

5. Juliet grapples with her feelings of love and hate. She's secretly married to Romeo but is pressured to marry Paris. She expresses extreme sentiments, unable to be proud of what she hates but thankful for the love that's caused her predicament.

6. Tibalt's Unforgiving Antipathy: Tibalt's hatred is so deep-seated that he cannot forgive. His antipathy towards the Montagues leads to violence, ultimately perpetuating the cycle of hatred.

7.  Hates Consequences: The theme of hate becomes less overt as the story progresses. The mention of hate is minimal towards the end. The final reference to hate as a "scourge" suggests that the Montagues and Capulets have used hatred as a self-inflicted punishment. The only way to cleanse themselves of this hatred is through the tragic deaths of their children.

Death

Death is a atheme in Romeo and Juliet, with key quotes discussed to aid in analysis for tests, essays, and examinations.

The prologue introduces death as central to the story, emphasising the tragic fate of Romeo and Juliet and its connection to their parents rvialry.

Tibalt, deeply connected to the theme of death, metaphorically identifies himself as death, expressing hostility towards the Montagues and killing mercutio.

The Orchard Scene, Even in the love scene between Romeo and Juliet, the setting of the orchard is described as a place where the threat of death is ever-present.

Love and Death Paradox, The juxtaposition of love and death is evident in Romeo and Juliet's preparations for marriage, foreshadowing the tragic outcome.

Juliet's Death Described,  Juliet's lifeless body is described using simile and metaphor, highlighting the unnaturalness of her death and the loss of potential.

Death as a Lover, Capulet personifies death as a lover, further emphasising the intimate connection between Juliet and death.

Climax: Romeo's Farewell to Juliet, In the climax, Romeo combines various images to bid farewell to Juliet, emphasising the finality of death and their tragic fate.

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Shakespearean Tragedy: The passage introduces the concept of Shakespearean tragedy and highlights the common elements that characterise these plays. These elements include themes of love, conflict, and the potential for characters to be radically different from societal expectations.

Key Tragedies: It mentions some of Shakespeare's most famous tragedies, including "Romeo and Juliet," "Othello," and "Antony and Cleopatra." These are important plays to study in depth.

Doomed Love: It emphasises the theme of doomed love and the conflict between what characters could be and what their society forces them to become. The example of Juliet's famous lines about love is provided as an illustration.

Characters and Transformation: Shakespeare's creation of characters who struggle to come to terms with their world and who reveal the potential for transformation is a significant aspect of his tragedies.

Time and Place: The passage underscores the importance of the time and place in which Shakespeare's plays are set and how these factors impact the characters' fates and choices.

Language and Context: It mentions the importance of understanding the language and historical context in which Shakespeare wrote his plays. This is essential for interpreting his works accurately.

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A book I have pretended to have read: None

The Book I hate the most the most: I do not specifically hate any books

The kinds of things I look for in a book - what kinds of "hooks" am I engaged in: A decent amount of action to keep my heartbaet up while reading it, it should make myself quickly immerse into the book which I do not know what leads that to happen, I don't enjoy stories where a lie has been told by one character only to be mentioned much later, same as in a movie, knowing someone has lied about something vital to another character the unpleasant tension makes the book not really intresting to read anymore, howveer tension created by actions such as conflicts creates excitment.

Books or texts I want to read in the future: Racing Manuels, Action based non fiction.

Film adpataions of books I particularly liked: I have not yet read any film adaptaions of books yet but I would say Wonder because unlike many other books, Wonder doesnt require a lot of nessasity to describe the physical enviroment, in many books what you see in the film is very different to reading book bages because the film describes physcial appearance of things while in Wonder, nothing much needs to be physically described unless its to convey a character, a mood etc.