The Sapphires Essay

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    resulting in purple and golden hues to appear. Amethyst is a common stone that is still cherished but gold is one of the most desired metals, possessing gold increases the worth of anything. Therefore, the land is rich since it’s drenched with this yellow colour. Similarly, Pickthall writes “The sunlight falls in amber bars” (10). Once again, amber has a golden undertone which adds on to its lusciousness. Furthermore, when describing the streams or pools of water in the outdoors the poets continue to use metals and gems. For example, Lampman writes “With the little silvery drip” (14) to show the lightness and clarity of water. However, Pickthall goes for a slightly different description, “And every pool a sapphire is” (5). Pickthall’s description of water is a deep sapphire blue, it is darker and has more of a punch in comparison to Lampman’s light silvery water. Yet, both poets are once again using gems and metals to describe pieces of nature; therefore, they are pointing out nature’s importance. In addition, it is interesting that both poets seem to pick up on and appreciate even the littlest of…

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    frequency, its bet sizes, the terminal spin, and so forth. As is the case with most Novomatic games, you also have the choice of wagering your winnings in the hopes that you can double them in a quick and easy gamble round. Just be careful, as a single bad guess will cause you to lose everything. All Things That Sparkle Marilyn's Diamonds doesn't hold back on glamour, and this is equally true within its bonus features. Staying very much in line with other Novomatic releases, there are quite a…

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    Birthtones In Research

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    ocean. To know what climate each birthstone needs, scientists collectively learned from another’s notes on the subject. Now a dig site can be found just by looking at the conditions around it. Chemistry, a branch of science regarding the chemical elements, delves deeper into the composition of each birthstone. The chemicals used to make birthstones were first produced by stars lighting up in the early stages of our universe. We now use chemistry to study different chemicals and what they…

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    Identity In The Sapphires

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    are determined by an individual’s physical surrounding and their relationships with people and places. As such, this notion of evolving identity is illustrated in the film, ‘The Sapphires’ directed by Wayne Blair, where four Aboriginal girls go on a tour around Vietnam, experiencing different events and develop relationships that reshape their identity. Similarly, in Peter Skrzynecki's poem ‘Feliks Skrzynecki’ Feliks and Peter adapt to different environments which affects their relationship and…

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    Embellish your outfit with lavish jewels with this statement necklace and drop earrings set. Marquis and Oval crystals are set in gold and cluster in the middle along the gold chain for the necklace. Long clusters of marquis crystals form the drop earrings. Create an astonishing look in red with this statement necklace and drop earring set. Large geometric red crystals are set in gold and accented with small clear round crystals for both the necklace and earrings. A double row of round red…

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    Push, By Sapphire

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    The novel Push written by Sapphire is about a girl named Precious overcomes all obstacles such as illiteracy, abused by her father, and beating by her mother. I not only read the story, but also watch the movie. I really both of them, it gives me a closer look of the education system in the society. When Precious goes to the high school, I feel like her existence is no longer needed. She is supposed to know how to read and write at her age, but no one in school knows about it. Moreover, the…

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    An individual’s surroundings such as his or her physical environments, relationships with others and experiences shape their identity and cause individual’s identity to continually change. This notion of evolving identity is illustrated in the film, ‘The Sapphires’ directed by Wayne Blair, where four Aboriginal girls go on a tour around Vietnam, experiencing different events and develop relationships that reshape their identity. Similarly, in Peter Skrzynecki's poem ‘Feliks Skrzynecki’ Feliks…

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    Timex Case Study

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    1.) Timex Group Canada Inc’s Website can be found at timex.ca. Although this site is primarily used to describe and promote the products Timex sells in Canada through its store and distributors, it also allows consumers to purchase these products and access support services. Timex Group Canada’s website consists of an online store that allows consumers to view products, add them to a cart and checkout by paying through credit card. In addition, when viewing a product, the website displays the…

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    The Sapphires highlights the importance of family relationships. Discuss. The film The Sapphires clearly displays the importance of family relationships. Gail and Kay’s lifelong mutual animosity is overcome in Vietnam, and the girls realise the vitality of family. In addition, Kay reconnects with her cultural ties and ultimately discovers the true meaning behind family connections. After the events in Vietnam, the three sisters - Gail, Cynthia, and Julie - also rejuvenate their complex…

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    Racism In The Sapphires

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    Body Paragraph 1 – Racism The discrimination inflicted upon the original land owners alongside the absence of any respect is a prominent theme throughout the duration of the film, The Sapphires. The sisters, Cynthia, Julie, and Gail strived to become famed singers. However, their desires are suppressed when at a local bar talent show their race comes between them and first prize. The white Australians in the film view themselves as superior and the recurring acts of bigotry and prejudice…

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