Art is an important element of modern society but what is more important than art itself is the role it plays and the message it communicates. Since art is something that every culture promotes and appreciates, everyone has the capability to understand the emotions being portrayed whether it be a piece of literature, music dance or even visual arts. Therefore art plays an important role in developing empathy for people who live different lives than us. A personal example of having felt empathet...

The old, rusty carousel just stood there. It stood amidst the rumbling sounds of the Roller-coaster that spiralled into ginormous loops, the sweet, sticky smell of candy floss being sold just in front of the carousel to witness how the sight alone attracted children towards it. The faded shades of yellow was nothing compared to the bright lights on display boards outside every ride. The intricate designs on the vintage carousel fell apart like sand, and the carousel stood there to experience i...

How does Fitzgerald use details of setting and imagery to establish a mood in the opening pages of chapter 2? In this extract from chapter 2 of the Great Gatsby, Fitzgerald uses hyperboles to give an exaggerated description of what Nick witnesses in his surroundings which establishes a gloomy and chaotic mood in the opening of the pages of chapter 2. In this extract, Fitzgerald mentions the “Valley of Ashes” when referring to the city. This is a hyperbole since it is an exaggeration of the co...

Something interesting I learned from the debate, "Graffiti should be legalised in Belgium" is of graffiti about a dead person hanging upside down which was presented by the opposers of the motion. Prior to the point made by the opposers, I was in support of the proposers of the motion but seeing how legalising graffiti would also mean tolerating artworks that show hate or violence which could be harmful to kids since you cannot control what they see on the streets and something as disturbing as ...

In his essay which talks about euthanasia, Singer argues that euthanasia should be legal and people battling with medical conditions that they cannot overcome, should be allowed to consent to end their life with euthanasia. Euthanasia is a practice of intentionally ending life in order to relieve from pain and suffering mostly from incurable medical conditions that causes discomfort and unimaginable pain and frustration. Singer presents his argument through the story of an 85-year-old New Zealan...

Int. Redstar Airline - Midday The plane starts to experience violent turbulence amidst the storm. The passengers start to panic while the plane crew try to calm the passengers. Bags fall out of the overhead compartments and the oxygen masks drop above the passengers. Pilot 1: Folks, we have a mid - flight crisis. Due to some technical issues we need to make an emergency landing immediately. As a consequence of the issue we are facing right now, oxygen levels have dropped in the aircraft cab...

Set the reader up in a few sentence for whatever you are describing The mahogany box was sitting right there. The polished wooden surface shone with every ray of light that touched it as if it was perfectly positioned there to attract anyone who laid eyes upon it. The family heirloom of the famously wealthy Deanne family had gone missing. It was a lavenderstone, one of the rarest pieces of jewels in the world, gently placed in a cushioned box decorated with intricate golden accents. As the ...

Ciana swings open the doors to Celeste's room which startles a rather busy Celeste. "What have you made of this room?" asks a very shocked Ciana as she points to the crumbled up pieces of paper that cover the soft carpeted floor. "I am very busy right now Cia, I don't have time for your taunts," announced Celeste as she continued to write diligently. "Jeez, calm down Celery. I was just joking. Anyway what are you working on?" Ciana knew calling her sister 'Celery' was enough to get a reaction ou...

Ciana walks into Celeste's messy room to find Celeste, working hard on her novel. Her room is littered with balled up pieces of paper that Celeste crumbled up after failed attempts of continuing her novel. Piles of books are all over the bed and the table is stained with drops of coffee, slowly descending down the cold mug Celeste has been drinking from since morning. The mess really annoys an already upset Ciana. Ciana swings the door open and finds Celeste working on her novel Ciana: (point...

Time: 35 mins There is an unexplainable charm to crumbling ruins. When the saffron rays of the sun hit these ancient architectures, the pillars reflect the age-old history they have been holding up for so long. These places radiate a sense of calmness and tranquility, something you wouldn't expect from sites that witnessed war and bloodshed. Maybe it's the smooth marbles the walls are made of that remind me of the serene moonlight in the darkest hours of night. Or maybe it's the sun-baked brick...

Fresh soil and the salt carried by the wind is the first thing you sense. The earthy smell entrapped in crystal bottles, sold in the most luxurious perfume shops hold no significance to the essence of this terrain. As you walk further, you see the unnourished, brown ridges of the hills embedded with rocks and the hint of the cyan sky in between the valleys of these hills. You kneel down and place your ear to the ground and you hear the stream of freshwater racing nearby. You walk further, br...

Title: Benefits of Being Alone Author: Carrie Wright Macey was the kind of girl to push people who got too close. Be it her family or her friends. One day, she learns about a vortex which keeps people from coming close. However there is only one such vortex in the world and unfortunately for her, it is her evil aunt who has it in her possession. Luckily for Macey, her aunt is murdered. She can now own the vortex but before her plans could fall into place, people accuse her of the murder. The...

Michelle became aware of her special power when she flicked the switch to the broken basement light, out of habit, and the light went on. Michelle felt a spark on her fingers. She scanned her hands like a security camera to see if she could find the source of the spark. She found nothing special, just flesh and blood. She was shaking but her mind kept urging her to try it once more. To create a spark once more. She pressed her middle finger against her thumb and with a deep breath, she snapped...

I panicked. My head felt heavy and my feet were numb. "What was I going to do now?", I thought to myself as an appalling sensation tingled down my body giving me goosebumps. After all I was only five years old. A five year old who was now lost in this gigantic mall. My dad and I were looking for new clothes for me. I had begged my parents for days to get me the bubblegum pink, woollen sweater that had a crown-shaped cloth patch stitched on it. My parents looked for the sweater all over the mal...

What is the nature and purpose of creative expression? I believe that expressing creativity is really important. Creativity to me is something that comes from within. No one can teach you to be creative however, every person has a creative and imaginative side to them. Practicing the ideas you have and trying to work with it, allows you to understand yourself better as an individual as well as develop. I believe the purpose of creativity is to allow yourself to observe the world through your p...

Prose 1) Outline two ways in which Pilkington gives you a sense of perspective in the first 8 lines of the text? [2 marks] The use of "I" in the extract tells us that we are being presented, Pilkington's perspective of his journey to China. Another way he gives us a sense of perspective is when he provides his own opinions about the events he is experiencing. 2) Identify two ways in which the author makes the description of the toad killings memorable. [2 marks] The use of diction,"toad ma...

In this extract from Touching the Void, Simpson describes his current situation and what he is experiencing with the ...

Outline two ways in which the director conveys Joe’s desperation Film scene: 47:00 - 49:50 In this scene, Joe is scene to have fallen into the crevasse which is depicted by the different shots of the crevasse, we are shown in the scene while the actual Joe Simpson does a voice-over giving us more context of what is happening. The scene uses a lot of sound effects and visuals to show Joe's panic as he is all alone with no possibility of survival. For example, we can hear him breathe heavily wh...

In this scene, Joe is seen to have hallucinations, a result of dehydration and lack of energy. We see him visualising things as presented through the constant switching of frames in this scene. A song by Boney M. called "Brown girl in the ring" plays in the background reason being that this song was playing continuously in Joe's mind during this event as explained by the Narrator. Visually, the scene is quite difficult to watch as the audience. This could be the effect of the surrounding Joe i...

In the last paragraph of the passage, Simpson gives a detailed description of the scenic view of the mountains that he and Simon get to experience, with the help of visual sensory language, long sentences and polysyndetic listing. In this paragraph, he talks about how they find the mountains calming and surreal for example when he says “God it's fantastic” and “It’s far bigger than those pictures suggested”. This sense of calmness and content further adds to the feeling of isolation and peaceful...

As humans, we live in a well systemised and functioning society. It is like a huge family where everyone can thrive and grow to become extraordinary individuals. Society has some rules that are meant to be followed by the members of this huge family to keep everyone safe and secure. However, a valid question to ask is are these rules fair and just? Are these rules keeping people safe or are they making people the victim of cruelty and unfairness? Over the summer holidays, I had the chance to c...