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Monday, March 28, 2011
Is 'Sorry' Enough?
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Rabbit Proof Fence- Is Molly really a hero?
Describe the character of Molly and discuss whether you think she is a hero or not. Give reason to support your opinion.
My definition of a hero is someone who puts others before themselves. Molly, the protagonist in the movie Rabbit Proof Fence, is the hero in this story. She takes a huge risk by running away from her Gulag (labour camp) taking her cousin and sister with her. She uses her best assets to overcome obstacles that come in her way and successfully manages to get rid of the tracker that starts following the siblings once they escape the camp. Her technique of taking the route through the river is a reflection of her intelligence. The shocking events that lead to the siblings fleeing give great meaning to their courageous decision. She exhibits selflessness, and her protectiveness towards her sister and cousin is shown when she does her best to stick with them throughout their time in the camp. Although this is a chance for Molly to survive as well, she is an evident hero because of her abrupt yet audacious decision.
Friday, January 28, 2011
My Learning Profile
According to my learning profile I have a keen eye for details and I process information when I write it down. I also learn better when things are in order and there is a list I can refer to when doing work. I found this to be true because I always rely on a list in my planner when doing my homework; it helps me to be more organized. I am a visual and an auditory learner and can cope when under stress. I need to focus more on the whole picture instead of just the details and take part in art, music and freeform movement related activities. This would help me connect more with myself. I would like my teachers to know that I may not always participate in class because I am still taking in the information they are feeding to the students and it may take me time to understand everything. I also prefer knowing what we do in class before class starts and feel confident when I know what we are going to learn. I now understand the inner workings of my mind and see myself as a good learner who actually absorbs the information given to her.