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    “Honey spot”, is an original play written by Jack Davis in the year of 1987, while “Rabbit-proof fence” published in 1996 by Doris Pilkington. Their stories are set back during the time of when the “Whites” had taken over the land of the Aborigines. These two writers may not of joined forces neither of shared ideas but do write and express many similarities but definitely still display many differences. The play and advertisement focus on stereotypes, discrimination and racism towards Indigenous…

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    Concepts from Social Psychology in Rabbit-Proof Fence Summary Rabbit-Proof Fence is the true story of three young aboriginal girls who were forcibly taken away from their families in Jigalong to attend a White school designed to enculturate them into becoming good house servants and laborers to White families. Molly, age fourteen, is the leader of the trio, including 8-year-old Daisy, and their 10-year-old cousin Gracie. The relocation and education of “half-caste” children was part of the…

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    Molly & Gerry both drive change. Remember the Titans and Rabbit Proof fence both are movies which deal with a lot of racism and discrimination, but Molly and Gerry both tried to drive as much change as they could with either their team or family. In Remember the Titans, Gerry represented his strong decisive leadership skills and the way that shaped his team into being so successful in the NFL matches. In Rabbit Proof Fence, Molly showed out her creative resourceful skills that helped the girls…

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    The Introduction of Rabbits in Australia by Matthew Muller Rabbits were introduced to Australia in the 18th The first fleet was a group of 11 ships sent there by Great Britain. The people aboard created the first European settlement in Australia. The rabbits they brought with them were bred as food animals. By 1827, the rabbit population was in the thousands. These rabbits though were contained and were not wild. It soon became common to farm rabbits similarly to how chickens were…

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    Get Advice for Hardscape Features from a Masonry Contractor There are many features you can add to your yard to make it a more liveable space. A patio can be added for entertaining guests or for family dinners. A fire pit in the garden creates a nice place to sit and talk on a chilly evening. If the drive of your home needs to be replaced, a hardscape masonry contractor in Highland Park has several options available to show you. Options for Home Hardscaping When you work with a hardscape…

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    Chains. Also, to be noted is the Sun in this presentation. As I was reading the story, I imagined the “All American” home. It has been in my observation that the “All American Home” consist of a married couple with two children, a dog, and white picket fence in Perfect Town, U.S.A. The “Cave” is the home that houses the “Shadows”, which are the core values that have been instilled in the “Prisoners” for many generations. The “Prisoners” are the family that live in the house and are raised with…

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    The American Dream is interpreted in many different ways. This dream is mostly associated with hard work, success, family and most importantly money. However, the big question is, is the “American Dream” a white picket fence? Or a 44th floor penthouse? Generations go through drastic changes, such as; the music they hear, the fashion they wear, the way they think, and the slang they use in their vocabulary. Can the American Dream be another generation change? If we look back into history, after…

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    on this portion of land that Tayo found the cattle. The land belonged to a Texas rancher and Tayo could not believe that whites were thieves. Tayo had to cut a hole in the fence in order to let the cattle escape. First Tayo had to locate exactly where the cattle were in the land in order to lead them towards the whole in the fence. Ranch hands caught Tayo on the land, but they did not notice him taking back his cattle. One of the ranch hands wanted to let Tayo go, while the other one wanted to…

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    she also creates the enclosure with a “driven post” (3), a large post that is placed deep into the ground to help create a strong support for the fence. The speaker wants to ensure that she has a strong support for her enclosure so that her poem will not be exposed to predators, such as misinterpretations and critiques. However, despite the protective fence that was created to hold her work of literature in, the speaker reminds herself that “words are a wont to browse” (4). The speaker admits…

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    restriction on the height of front fences on a corner lot as a way to make sure motorists have an unobstructed view when driving around the corner. Brisbane City Council, for example, limits the height of a corner lot fence to one metre. Picket fences suit these fencing restrictions as they provide a barrier to your property without obstructing motorist's views, but are they the perfect choice for your new fencing project? Discover the pros and cons of picket fences so you can determine if they…

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