English 12-1 Mrs.O’Ryan Sept.17‚ 2014 Battle Zone We read the story of Beowulf and then watched the movie The 13th Warrior. Both of these epic stories were from around the same time period. I noticed that there were many similarities and differences between the two stories. Strength in battle had played a huge role in Beowulf and The 13th Warrior. After watching The 13th Warrior‚ I realized that there were many similarities to the story of Beowulf. The people in the movie like to relax‚ drink‚ dance
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Conflict can reveal unexpected qualities in an Individual * Consider how conflict tests people’s characters and the way in which people’s choices in conflict situations reveal aspects of their character that might not otherwise be revealed. * Najaf does not surprise himself or his family so much as he surprises the reader with regards to his qualities. It is surprising to read of an individual whose overriding response to conflict is one of compassion and whose faith in God never falters
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Newaz Sharif English PBAT “Had he and I but met By some old ancient inn‚ We should have set us down to wet Right many a nipperkin! But ranged as infantry‚ And staring face to face‚ I shot at him as he at me‚ And killed him in his place.” — Thomas Hardy One of the most renowned poets and and novelists in English literary history‚ Thomas Hardy wrote this poem called “The Man he Killed” which focused on the senselessness of war. The
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The Rugmaker of Mazar-e-Sharif Questions Lambs and Wolves 1. It could be seen as ironic because the novel is about his journey to seek refuge in Australia and had gone to many other places along the way of his journey and Najaf when he was younger never had thought that he would had left Afghanistan to go to another country but he did now he has a house‚ business and freedom. 2. The reason why Najaf makes this great leap through time is because when he was describing his school
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The Rugmaker of Mazar-E-Sharif Mazari has been through all sorts of conflict throughout his lifetime from where he was a young boy minding sheep in Afghanistan to opening an authentic rug store in Australia. He first had a major loss happen to him when he was a young boy and his father was killed. This was a traumatic time for his family and there was a conflict within his family. When his father died‚ Najaf was forced to take on new responsibilities within the family and everyone had to do their
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Rugmaker of Mazar-E-Shariff By James Petherick Essay Question: Analyse how an idea is developed in a text (or texts) you have studied In the text‚ The Rugmaker of Mazar-E-Shariff‚ written by Robert Hillman and Najaf Mazari‚ an idea which is developed is identity. We can see this idea developing through the character ‚Najaf Mazari. He begins living in the worn torn country of Afghanistan‚ then he becomes a refugee at the Woomera Detention centre and finally his visa is accepted and he begins a new
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Summary In Afghanistan‚ conflict is inevitable and expected and has always been like this. Afghanistan has historically been split by wars‚ being colonised and invaded and as a result the people of the country have learnt to become stronger by dealing with this constant conflict. Najaf Mazari writes about the hardships and conflict faced when he has to flee his country for his own safety to Australia and the trauma and stress he‚ and other people like himself‚ have to deal with once they arrive
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The Rugmaker of Mazar –e – Sharif Chapter 1: Singing in the Wilderness Najaf is behind a barbed wire fence at the Woomera Detention Centre in South Australia. Heartsick he is weighed down by anxiety. He recalls a folk song of his native land and begins to sing it softly. (Powerful image) Discussion Points: • The first month of the Afghani New Year is named‚ ‘Hamal’. What does this word mean in English? • Perhaps you could use an Afghani folk song for some of your backing
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1-Brief overview about the chapters: In Woomera Najaf is depressed because he is alone and feels isolated. He doesn’t understand why he doesn’t get instant citizenship and is put into a detention centre. He tells the story of when his house blew up and people died. Reflecting on his old life and kinds of things he had to deal with every day in Afghanistan. He is sad because people died. 2-What types of conflict? Give quotes to support this • Conflict of the mind-loneliness and sadness ‘I did not
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was restored but the nation was very unstable. Two governments after this were headed by Benzair Bhutto‚ and then by Nawaz Sharif. In 1999 however Army Chief of Staff Pervaiz Musharaf seized power‚ and convicted Nawaz Sharif of terrorism. In 2007 Musharaf had to step down due to protests by people who felt he was trying to force out the chief justice. This allowed both Nawaz Sharif‚ and Benzair Bhutto to return from exile and rally for elections‚ but on December 27th 2007 a bomber assassinated her
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