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Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Commentary: Torture: 1 of 21

The definition of the word 'torture' has consistently been difficult. Article One of the United Nations Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Punishment, hereafter referred to as simply the Convention, defines the term as any act by which severe pain or suffering, whether physical or mental, is int...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Forgiveness: 2 of 23

I hope you can see me from here. I'm standing by the window looking out, yet you don't see me. I must be silhouetted in the light from the lamp beside my desk, a clear outline to the street sheathed in darkness. I want you to. I want you to look up and to see something on you face, anything but nothing. Anything is better th...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Vegetarianism: 2 of 19

Vegetarianism from a meat-eater's perspective. Vegetarianism is a growing trend in today's society. Vegetarians refuse to eat meat, where others, called Vegans, don't eat anything that comes from an animal. They believe in the fair treatment and rights of the animal(s), and consider it morally wrong to slaughter the animals ...
Arts & Humanities > British Literature Book reviews: Symbolism and Theme in "The Company of Wolves," by Angela Carter: 1 of 3

Many stories have been written to comply with a value system that is based on the essence of a patriarchal society. Such stories have a biased or nave view towards the gender roles of women, ensconcing values that are the opposite of what women aspire to be today. Classic examples include Little Red Riding Hood, Snow White, ...
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Politics: 29 of 59

Ministerial Responsibility no longer exists in Australia. The convention of ministerial responsibility is no longer maintained in the Australia political system. Ministerial responsibility is separated into two parts, that of collective ministerial responsibility and individual ministerial responsibility, both of which are d...
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Capote: 4 of 8

Capote - Review from an amateur. The story of Truman's search for information on his new book was compelling and interesting. Although I originally suspected his effeminate ways and high pitched voice would irritate me, as long as actor Philip Seymour Hoffman portrayed him correctly, (which, according to the Best Actors Osca...
Society & Lifestyle > Immigration Issues The obstacles faced by refugees when they seek to integrate into Australian society: 1 of 1

Introduction Australia has been, and always will be, known as a multicultural society. Australia aims to be tolerant of the diversity produced by its immigration program, but there are many obstacles to be faced by migrants seeking to integrate into Australian society, particularly for those of refugee status. The centre for...
Arts & Humanities > Literary Themes & Ideas Post-modernism: Narrative conventions in literature: 3 of 5

Intertextuality is a way in which to inform our reading of one specific text with the reading of others. Although a genre or narrative of a text may set up expectations, it is often the explicit references or allusions that have particular influence in shaping our reading of a text. The English Patient, a post colonial novel...
Arts & Humanities > British Literature Analysis of Virginia Woolf's 'To the Lighthouse': 3 of 5

The method of communicating the information about characters and events within a novel is fundamental in comprehending its central ideas, themes and issues. 'To the Lighthouse' by Virginia Woolf employs a number of untraditional techniques (including those poetic) to suggest its core concerns. These themes include: gender st...
Arts & Humanities > International Writers & Literature Book reviews: The English Patient by Michael Ondaatje: 2 of 3

Herodotus and The English patient. The Father of History? Incorrect, depending upon your point of view. Herodotus does not cover all of history, only the Persian wars. He consistently deviates into personal reflections on various cultures' religious culture and legends, and does not point to specific dates or moments in time...