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Sydelle was born in 1987 in Johannesburg but later in her life found her way to Cape Town . Smith works as both a photographer and a filmmaker, her work focuses on the themes : memory, home, place making and migration. Her work has been displayed in South Africa, Mozambique, Holland and Spain and has been published in a variety range of newspapers and magazines around the world.

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City Desired: City Divided. An analysis of Sydelle Willow Smith's photo 

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City Desired: City Divided. An analysis of Sydelle Willow Smith's photo 

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The object of the photograph is the people of South Africa's slums. The body language of the people displayed in the photograph indicates that they are fatigued. The majority of people in the photograph have their hands on their waists or sitting down signaling that they are tired or frustrated. The body language of these people gives this image a dull mood. The people displayed in the photograph are seem to be unaware that the picture is being taken. The object in the photograph represents the idea of how tiring life can be living in poverty, and how a life full of labor and difficulties is not an easy way to live. There is barely any movement and action in this photo except for these people simply standing around. The object of the photo is the poverty represented by these people. It shows stark contrast to how most of the white population of South Africa lives. There are houses in the distance that look like they are in much better condition. I relate to this photo on a personal level. As I am born in Moshi, poverty is very much so a problem in this town. It may not be so obvious but on the outskirts of Moshi (Himo and Usa) there is a major difference. I have been all around Moshi and seen events extremely similar to this photograph.

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My favorite photographer is non other than UWCEA's own Ally Mwasi. Since I have met him, he has always talked about photography. He is one of the reasons that I have gotten interested in photography. As he is a good friend, he has also been a very good mentor to me. Whenever I need help with anything photography, he has always been there to advise me and guide me. His work is mostly focused on the wonders of Africa (environment, wildlife, tourism etc.)

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“Identity cannot be formed or fabricated, but emerges from    within when one has the courage to let go.” - Doug Cooper  Quote by Doug Cooper: “Identity cannot be found or fabricated but emer...” (goodreads.com)

Though the definition of identity can change from person to person, the intention of this picture is to talk about a people that have been misunderstood for a long time. The LGBTQ+ community has been deeply stigmatized throughout the world. It has been difficult for many people to express their true identities because in some places it is not socially or culturally accepted. Social movements, organizing around the acceptance and rights of persons who might today identify as LGBTQ+, began as responses to centuries of persecution by church, state and medical authorities. If the world-wide community simply agreed with the idea of having different preferences of gender and sexual orientation, because everyone is different and are exposed in different environments, the LGBTQ+ community would not have to struggle to such an extent to receive equality or be socially accepted. The colors of the pride flag displayed in the photograph have different meanings. For example; red is life, orange is healing, yellow is new ideas, green is prosperity, blue is serenity and violet is spirit. We amplified these colors by saturating the picture to make the colors more eye-catching to the viewer. The joint hands represent that the community is stronger together. Another aspect of this picture which stands out is the contrast between the races, this is because no matter what race you are, there is always a stigma which is restricting the people of the community to openly come out. The vantage point taken in this photograph is the bird's eye view.

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The dimension of this photo is 1600 x 1200 taken with a Canon PowerShot SX110 IS with an ISO of 250.

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The dimensions of this photo is 3456 x 2592 taken with a Canon PowerShot SX110 IS with an ISO of 80.

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The dimensions of this photo is 3456 x 2592 taken with a Canon PowerShot SX110 IS with an ISO of 80.

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Further research on the LGBTQ+ community (extracurricular) 

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Further research on the LGBTQ+ community (extracurricular) 

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As I was finished with the Photo Rational activity in class, I still remained curios. So I went to do a bit of additional research. And what I found baffled me. At one side there are those countries that punish homosexuality with the death penalty - Iran, Mauritania, Saudi Arabia, Sudan and Yemen - as well as in parts of Nigeria and Somalia. At the other end, there are countries where gay couples have the same marriage rights as heterosexual couples. The fact that you can get a death penalty for being gay just doesn't sit well with me. As I went deeper in research I observed that the more "free" countries are on the western and more developed part of the world and the more extreme measures are taken in the central part of the world. Where is it illegal to be gay? - BBC News

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How to write about Africa- Binyavanga Wainaina

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How to write about Africa- Binyavanga Wainaina

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1) What are your first impressions of the text? Do you like it or not? Why?

→ My first impressions of the texts are that ; It is very straightforward and has no sort of filter for the reader. I feel like the author took a very stereotypical approach to this article which was very smart because it makes the reader more interested and intrigued to read on.

2) What is one of the main points the author is trying to make?

→ One of the main points the author is trying to make in this article is that the people who are not from Africa ( more specifically the western countries ) are still thinking of Africa in a very stereotypical way. For example when the writer talked about the type of food the people of Africa eat.

3) Who is Binyavanga Wainaina?

→ Binyavanga Wainaina was born on January 18th, 1971  and passed away on May 21st, 2019 aged 48. He was a Kenyan author, journalist and 2002 winner of the Caine Prize for African Writing. Knowing who is now, This does not change my perspective of the text.

4) What is a satire?

→ A satire is a piece of writing that uses humour and sarcasm mostly written to mock politics or about anything controversial.

5) What are (or were) your perceptions of Africa? (For African students: How do you think Africa (or TZ) is perceived around the world?

→ Africa is very commonly perceived as a country full of poverty, starvation and very undeveloped.

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So, out of all the places in the world you come to read about a jungle. Anyways, now that you are here, let me tell you something about my country. The people from my country are the most arrogant individuals you will ever meet. And we absolutely love our food, Never take a Tanzanian’s food, Trust me. Let me tell you about the best thing that has ever happened to the country, The government. The police here will fine you for the most stupid reason. Here in Tanzania, you will get fined if your wheels are the wrong company, or if you are of any other race. Depends on their mood. Enough of the bad, we need tourists, that's the only way we make money. One thing you should note before coming here is that the drivers here can be very complicated, I don't even know how they get their driver's licence. It's not even funny at this point. Black Magic is also a big part of our country, But it is very taboo to talk about. I had a very bad encounter with black magic when I was 12, my friend and I were out with my mom to go to the pharmacy. As soon as my mom goes to get the medication, a tall male figure, with a beanie on his head, is very muscular. He asked me to hold his hands, I was a very innocent child but I definitely was not stupid, so I politely told him to go away from here, he smiled and tried to pick up and take him away, as soon as he put his hand through the window, I could see my mom screaming at his to stop. As soon as he saw her he quickly ran away. Another piece of information that will be very handy to know is that whatever you do, DO NOT ARGUE WITH THE MOTORCYCLE DRIVERS, No matter how right you are they will make up their own rules to prove you wrong. If you have any work at the immigration office, make sure you have at least double the amount of what you would pay normally, maybe triple if you a Caucasian. The people of Tanzania, especially the locals, are hardwired to assume that Caucasian people are more wealthy. Finally, the Coronavirus. The Coronavirus is a very sensitive topic in Tanzania, while everyone in the world was panicking about it, the Late President of Tanzania performed a type of prayer and declared that Tanzania was a free Covid-19 country, it had gotten to the point where if you wore a mask in public you would be shamed. When other countries got to know what our Late President was up to, they advised the country to go into lockdown and take vaccines to protect everyone in the country, but of course like the arrogant people we are, we undermined the call. Anyways I believe I have given you enough information, the choice is on you.

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For this task "What is Art?", I chose a very controversial moment in Hip/Hop history. Lil Nas X has been of the most influential and controversial artist of 2020-2021. He made his debut in 2019 with an EP called “7 EP”. He came out as bi on a Instagram live and that’s where the rise of Lil Nas X started. This big controversy took place in the music video "Montero". As many have watched the Montero music video not only for the catchy music. Montero starts off in the Garden of Eden which is a biblical paradise. This video moves on to other biblical factors like lust. As he approached the end of the music video, you can see him descending to what is seem to be portrayed as hell. He enters the gate of hell and approaches the "devil" and proceeds to give him a lap dance (Lil Nas X - MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name) (Official Video) - YouTube). This Art because this piece of composition that Lil Nas X has portrayed is a very personal message to all his fans and haters. Art is the expression of human creative skill and imagination. And I would personally say, no one in the music industry has taken type of approach ever .This was a major middle finger to whoever doubted Lil Nas’s ability to portray himself in the music industry.

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1. A short reflection on your response to the text.

In the beginning of the book, it was really hard to keep up with the text because of the language used. The language used in the text was extremely descriptive and “extra”, but that descriptive language helped make the text feel alive because it enabled me to vividly imagine whatever the book was describing.

1. Choose one other main character and explore their influence on Dorian

I chose Lord Henry, Lord Henry’s influence on Dorian was the values he taught him, placing high importance on art and having little care for the struggles of others.

1. Discuss the significance of one of the symbols in the text

One of the symbols in the text was the extensive use of the drug opium, Dorian uses this drug as an escape from reality.

1. Explore the changing relationship between Dorian and the painting.

The changing relationship between Dorian and the painting had stages that have been structured throughout the book, for example:

Frustration

Epiphany

Sadness and Jealousy

Attempt to be better

Obsession

Paranoia

Longing for acceptance

Attempt

Hatred

1. Discuss the presentation of women in the text.

There is quite heavy use of misogyny in this text, which can be very triggering at times as a reader in the modern times.

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Initial impression after watching: I would have never watched the movie in my free time because of how old it is but being in a classroom and being able to go deeper than just enjoy the movie,  I feel like this was at a league of its own during its time period. The plot might look boring but the techniques used by the director are phenomenal. The biggest parts of the movie is the amount of symbols, allegory and motifs that the director used in this movie.

Man in the movie:

He had a very cheap wig

Marion steals 40,000$

She is harassed by a policeman who is suspicious of her

Marion and Norman have a conversation

Marion gets murdered

Lila and Sam go to the same motel and stay in the same room as Marion did

Lila discovers Mrs. Bates’s dead body

Norman is exposed

The old and outdated special effects and loud noises in the movie can be very off putting sometimes but looking at how these special effects have developed over the years is quite phenomenal.

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 Symbols, allegory and motifs used in Psycho 

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One of the most predominant motifs used in this movie was the use of stuffed birds. It is interesting to notice that Marion's last name is Crane, and lives in Phoenix. And when she is sat down eating the sandwich that was made by Norman, he commented on Marion's way of eating and tells her that she eats like a bird. Hitchcock uses bird-related language to emphasize this motif.

Hitchcock also used mirrors and reflections as symbols throughout the whole movie to emphasize the theme of duality. For example, after Marion stole the money, Hitchcock juxtaposes her with her reflection, especially in the car. This shows Marion's refusal to consider who she really is and reflect on her wrong doing.

Another visual and effective motif that was used in the movie was the use of eyes, this motif was to underline the theme of surveillance and voyeurism. One of the examples of this motif in the movie is seen when Marion is running away from town with Mr. Lowery's money. As she is on the run, she locks eyes with her boss while she is about to cross the street- she is shook and known she is been spotted doing something wrong. The use of voyeurism took place when Norman is watching Marion undress through the peephole from the other room. Hitchcock gets extremely close up to Norman's eyeball, making the viewer watching feel included in his voyeuristic secret.

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Background research on Ubu and the TRC (incomplete)

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Background research on Ubu and the TRC (incomplete)

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The TRC - Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) was founded by Nelson Mandela and the goal of the TRC was to set-up to help deal with conflicts that happened under apartheid.
Winnie and Nelson Mandela- Winnie Mandela was the wife of Nelson Mandela.
Steve Biko- Steve Biko was a South African anti-apartheid activist who lead the attack on the Black Consciousness Movement in South Africa "Steve Biko". Biography, 2014, https://www.biography.com/activist/steve-biko.
The formation of Bantustans-
The transition period from the Apartheid government to a freely democratic ANC led government
The South African constitution
Marikana
William Kentridge
The original French play "Ubu Roi"

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Thomas Sankara, (born December 21, 1949, Yako, Upper Volta [now Burkina Faso]—died October 15, 1987, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso), military officer and proponent of Pan-Africanism who was installed as president of Upper Volta (later Burkina Faso) in 1983 after a military coup. He held that position until 1987, when he was killed during another coup.

Sankara’s military achievements and charismatic leadership style made him a popular choice for political appointments, but his personal and political integrity put him at odds with the leadership of the successive military governments that came to power, leading to his arrest on several occasions.

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Burkina Faso is located in West Africa and borders by Mali. It's currently home to around 21,808,044 people.

The name translates to "The Land of Incorruptible People".

The capital city of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou.

The current president of Burkina Faso is Roch Marc Christian Kaboré.

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1982: Nkomo is fired and the North-Korea trained Fifth Brigade is sent to crush a Zapu rebellion. Mugabe's forces are accused of killing thousands of civilians.
1987: Mugabe and Nkomo sigh a unity agreement and merge their two parties into Zanu-PF. Mugabe changes the constitution, abolishes the post of prime minister and names himself executive president.
1998-99: An economic crisis marked by high interest rates and inflation leads to strikes and riots. Morgan Tsvangirai emerges as an opposition leader of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC).

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When does language interacts with cultural identity (We Need New Names)

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When does language interacts with cultural identity (We Need New Names)

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- Darling believes that you are perceived as more intelligent if you speak a certain way, in a way which is acceptable to a colonial way. But her friend challenges her by telling her that she is not going to be a "puppet" and leave her culture behind.

- Darling shows her struggle of speaking the English language, she does this by talking about how easy it is to speak and form sentences in private but she struggles when it is time to speak it.

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Threnodies (Narrative Voice) Connotations 

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- How they appeared: Idea of coming in mass and all of a sudden shown by the people who are left homeless as a result of bulldozers. This threnody explicates how the children's slum happened.

- How they left:  This section explores how Darling leaves for America after such scale of despair.

- How they lived:

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Reference to Shaka Zulu who was a Zulu chief (1816–28) and the founder of the Zulu empire in Southern Africa. He is credited with creating a fighting force that devastated the entire region.

- He speaks very aggressively but is the truth
- He makes frequent comments on the world he is surrounded by.

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Born in Chicago, David Mamet grew up in a largely Jewish neighborhood and attended a progressive independent school in the city’s affluent Lincoln Park neighborhood before matriculating to a low-residency college in Vermont. After school, Mamet worked odd jobs while he chased his dream of becoming an actor—but when few roles materialized, Mamet decided to write and stage his own plays while teaching and directing in Chicago, Vermont, and New York. In the mid-1970s, Mamet began achieving success as a playwright, and he won the 1984 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for his famed play Glengarry Glen Ross.

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Oleanna is about a power struggle between a professor and the student. Themes such as Desire of Power, Elitism, Political Correctness, Hypocrisy and Manipulation are represented quite vividly in this play.

They facts about this play are:

Full Title: Oleanna

When Written: Early 1990s

Where Written: New York, NY

Literary Period: Contemporary

Genre: Drama

Setting: John’s office at an unnamed university

Climax: When Carol overhears John call his wife “baby” on the phone and tells him not to use such nicknames, John snaps and beats Carol up, stopping himself just before breaking a chair over her head.

Antagonist: John and Carol are dual protagonists and antagonists.

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John (the professor)- Very self absorbed and manipulative. He is an elitist as he holds a much higher position in the education system which contributes to his overall character. He is eager for more power as he is up for tenure, and only a few pieces of paperwork stand between him and the security he’s been searching for all his life.

Carol (the student)- At the very start, Carol seems like a insecure student who is overwhelmed by the expectations of her peers, parents and the society as she is getting used to college life.

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Create a new document and edit with others at the same time -- from your computer, phone or tablet. Get stuff done with or without an internet connection. Use Docs to edit Word files. Free from Google.

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This American Life is a weekly public radio program and podcast. Each week we choose a theme and put together different kinds of stories on that theme.

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This episode attracted me as the preview said "An hour devoted to embarrassing stories. They’re not always just little moments – funny, daily stuff that we laugh about later. Some can change you for the rest of your life.". I personally love listening to embarrassing stories so I found this episode to perfectly fit my liking.

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The United Colors of Benetton is an Italian clothing brand known for its colorful and controversial advertising campaigns. The brand was founded by Luciano Benetton and his siblings in 1965. The United Colors of Benetton became popular for its vibrant and diverse collections, featuring a wide range of colors and styles.

The brand gained attention for its socially and politically charged advertisements that addressed various social issues such as racism, war, and human rights. These campaigns often featured models from different ethnic backgrounds, promoting a message of unity and inclusivity.

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"Mouthful of Birds" is a collection of short stories written by Argentine author Samanta Schweblin. Published in 2017, the book explores various dark and surreal themes and is known for its unsettling and thought-provoking narratives.

While each story in "Mouthful of Birds" is distinct, they share a common thread of exploring the complexities of human relationships, the hidden desires and fears that shape individuals, and the blurred boundaries between reality and fantasy. Schweblin's writing style often incorporates elements of magical realism, creating a sense of unease and ambiguity throughout the collection.

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I personally have never read a collection of short stories as I am not the biggest fan of reading but I went into this book with an open mind, The short story that really stood out to me was Headlights which converses about woman called Felicity who was abandoned on a side of a highway when she meets another woman called Nene. It is revealed in this short story that this woman was abandoned for 40 years. She keeps telling Felicity to stop crying as her husband is not going to return. It is also revealed that there were hundreds of women who have experienced who have experienced the same thing. Around the end of the book it shows another car but instead of a woman, a man is abandoned. This caused a outrage and all the women rushed to attack the man, this gave Felicity and Nene steal and escape with the mans car, but while they were driving away, all the cars that had abandoned the women came to back for the man, not their wives.

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The main goal of the visual album "Lemonade" by Beyoncé was to tell a deeply personal and emotional narrative that explores themes of love, betrayal, empowerment, and black womanhood. "Lemonade" is more than just a collection of music videos; it is a visual representation of a concept album that takes listeners on a journey through various stages of a relationship, infidelity, and ultimately, healing and empowerment.

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Stylistic features of poetry
Three parts of poetry:
•Structure
•Diction
•Figures of speech
Simile: comparison between two ideas or words
Consonance: alliteration (at the beginning of the word) and
assonance (repetition of the vowel), the repetition of a consonance
(every letter that's not a vowel) Consonance is usually not the first
letter of a word.
•Types of alliteration:
→ Plosives: very powerful and impactful words,
B & P (bombastic, bombed). In your face, indicate sound
→ Sibilance: the use of s. Used to infer sound. Something
sneaking, whispering..
→ fricatives: softer letters, F & T. Very soft and gentle,
animal petting, sensual and calm meaning indicated.

Rhyme vs Rhyme scheme: Rhyme can be internal, there is rhyme
within the sentence. If the poem has a rhythm within the poem, it is
a rhyme scheme. Rhyming couplet: the line after each other has the
same rhyme scheme. Dissonance: the poet has played with the
expectations, it doesn’t follow the rhyme scheme.

Free Verse: There is no rhyme scheme, it is written freely.
Metaphor vs simile: metaphor is something that infers something
else

Anaphora: Beginning each sentence with the same word or the
same two words

Repetition: It suggests that we should focus on a particular word
and that that word has an important meaning.

Onomatopoeia: bang, clash, quack

Juxtaposition, Oxymoron, paradox: Opposite, opposite words,
opposite ideas

Stanza: Little paragraph of words, how the lines are positioned.

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•Panels, comics are divided into multiple panels which tell the
story and help to move it along

•Splash panel, acts like a title page

•Gutter, the space between the panels. Sometimes we as readers
must fill in the gaps

•Borders •Colour •Punctuation

•Blank space, how big? Why? Where?

•Font sizes, to emphasise emotions or mood

•Images

•Characters

•Characterization

•Foreground & background

•Action, gesture, expression

•Dialogue / description.

•Close ups/camera angles/shot

•Emanata, things that emanate from characters to show
something about them e.g a question mark above someone’s
head shows confusion