Comparing a Hero and a Villain

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Identify a hero, heroine or villain from at least two texts on your comparativecourse. Compare the ways in which aspects of your chosen characters’ thoughts andactions fascinated you. Support your response with reference to yourchosen texts. (40) The characters I will be discussing are Bill Furlong, who is the hero of Small Things Like These Read More …

A hero from Small Things Like These

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Name one of the texts on your comparative course. Identify a hero, heroine orvillain from the text. Describe the moment when you believe you saw the mostheroic or most villainous aspect of your chosen character. Explain why you believethat this moment revealed the most heroic or most villainous aspect of his orher character. Support your Read More …

Sample B: Talk on Racism

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Talk: “Different but Equal — Speaking Out About Racism in Ireland” Good morning everyone, My name is Precious and I’m seventeen years old. I moved to Ireland five years ago with my family. When we first arrived, I was nervous but also really excited. I imagined green fields, friendly faces, and a fresh start. And Read More …

Sample B: Talk

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Talk: “Cracks in the Walls, Cracks in Our Lives — The Mica Scandal in Donegal” Good morning everyone, My name is Anthony and today I want to talk about something that hits very close to home, the issue of Mica-affected houses in Donegal. Some of you might already know about it, especially if you’re from Read More …