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In the preparation of alum from scrap aluminium experiment various techniques and apparatus was used to obtain pure alum crystals. During the procedure various potential hazardous chemicals was used and care had to be taken at all times when handling it. Protective clothing and eyewear had to be worn during the whole experiment. Initially a […]

Siegfried Kracauer’s writings on film, and his outline of the decline of a common cultural foundation based on religious beliefs, are rooted in his attempt to soothe a culture that he describes as disoriented and fractured. Kracauer, along with Benjamin and Adorno, are essentially humanists, and their critiques and analyses of the workings of mass […]

When we go the cinema, we go for entertainment. But in order to enjoy the film we need to understand it. To do this an audience can look for the key concepts of mise-en-scene, cinematography, editing and sound. During this essay it will be these subjects that I investigate in order to find out how […]

‘The woman I love is.. .dead’ whispering the finale word he dramatically leaves the rest of the story for us to see, we are taken back in time from the depressing overcast atmosphere where drunken Christian begins to tell his scandalous romance in grief.From the very beginning when the curtains are drawn back in a […]

Although sustainable development has gained more acknowledgment, it is still a foreign concept for numerous corporate leaders. To many, it remains intangible and theoretical. While safeguarding a company’s financial resources is widely acknowledged, there is often neglect in extending this responsibility to the planet’s ecological and human assets. To fully optimize sustainable development, it needs […]

Both the Greeks and Scots value attending plays. The Greeks considered it a citizen’s responsibility, involving focus, discernment, endurance, and societal values. Similarly, in Scotland, the nation’s cultural progress has been greatly influenced by its rich theatrical heritage. Delving into the past of Scottish theatre and its connection to Scotland’s development as a country and […]

Blade Runner, released in 1982, is a science fiction film starring Harrison Ford as Deckard, a former Blade Runner. Directed by Ridley Scott and featuring music composed by Vangelis, the movie is based on Phillip K Dick’s novel ‘Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?’. The plot centers around Deckard’s task of eliminating six illegal replicants […]

Shrek is a animated fairytale about an ogre. Once upon a time in a swamp far away there lived an ogre named shrek (mike Myers). Shrek loved his privacy and would do anything to be left alone! One day he lost all of his privacy because ha had become bombarded with fairytale creatures, which Lord […]

This reflective essay on an inter-professional education course argues that, in this particular scenario, problem based learning in a multi-disciplinary student team provided lessons to take into the real clinical environment. The essay examines team work through following a chronological order of events. It then progresses to reflectively examine my individual role within the team […]

During the early fourteenth century there occurred an imperative stylistic change in music, now commonly known as the “Ars nova” period. The term “Ars nova” means quite literally “new art” when translated from the Latin and refers to the new way of thinking of composers at his time. The term itself was initially used by […]

To assess whether any argument is sound it is necessary to spend a little time looking at what makes any argument sound. A philosophically sound argument is one constructed from a set of true premises which move towards a logical conclusion. The atheist can legitimately reach different conclusions from the theist but this essay will […]

Caribbean Post-Colonial Drama, namely the two plays studied for this analysis, Ti-Jean and His Brothers by Derek Walcott and Couvade by Michael Gilkes, are brimful with techniques used to cleverly critique Caribbean society and its history. These plays, seen mostly in Ti-Jean, can be seen or read on different levels. For example, the plays Ti-Jean […]

The controversial Anglo-American postal acceptance rule has been under much discussion since the subject’s first well-known appearance in Adams v. Lindsell1 in 1818. It is a rule which, although necessary in some form, can, and does, vary from country to country. The rule has caused dissatisfaction to a number of different writers, such as Pollock2 […]

Hokusai, a famous woodblock print artist, coined the term Manga by combining two Chinese characters: the first character means “in spite of oneself” or “lax” ( ), and the second character means “picture” ( ). His intention was to describe the comical doodles he drew. Although the origin of this art form can be traced […]

Although it was released in other countries, Mon Pere Ce Heros primarily targeted a French audience. The comedy/drama film became popular, leading American producers and Disney to create a re-make aimed at children and their parents called My Father The Hero. The genre shifted to comedy/romance with the aim of simplifying comedy to appeal to […]

To address this situation, it is essential to carefully examine each complaint and correctly apply the law to each aspect. Initially, we must ascertain who the lawful owner is. It can be argued that Avril bought the camera with the intent of giving it to Alan. In the past, gift recipients encountered challenges in seeking […]

A swot analysis is where you look at business like Hewden Plant Hire and you talk about the: Strengths (internal) Weaknesses (internal) Opportunities (external) Threats (external) Swot analysis is a method used in general management as well as marketing scenarios. Swot consists of investigative the current activities of the company-its strengths and weaknesses then using […]

In an attempt to reclaim France from Nazi occupation, numerous American soldiers stormed northern France’s Omaha beach on June 6, 1945. The troops suffered immense casualties from Nazi forces positioned in a concrete machine gun emplacement. Over five decades later, Stephen Spielberg won acclaim for his vivid depiction of the horrific battle in the film […]

Auteurism, or ‘authorship’ is an important concept in film studies. It involves rating directors based on their skills, considering them to be the ultimate creators of a film. The purpose of an author, or auteur, is to attribute a specific person to the creation of art. According to Roland Barthes in his text “The Death […]

1. IntroductionOriginally, we decided to write this term paper after our presentation on the first part of The Godfather and quite some time has passed ever since then. So writing this brief guideline is the end of a personal odyssey full of discussions with Godfather fans and the search for information using various media sources. […]

To demonstrate the revolutionary nature of Beethoven’s Third Symphony ‘Eroica’, this essay will be divided into multiple sections. Firstly, the inspiration behind the piece will be examined, including how it influenced key elements such as the title. Next, an analysis of contemporary criticism will be presented, highlighting how the symphony was perceived as groundbreaking. Unfortunately, […]

The story of “Shrek”, the reversal of a traditional fairy tale, uses presentational devices to reverse the audience’s expectations. “Shrek” has been described as “the best fairytale never told” this would indicate to the audience that they are in for a real treat. What this statement does not tell the viewer is of the unusual […]