District Essays

District 9 is about an exploration of identity if Aliens were to come to Earth one day and be forced to settle on the planet, the film mirrors Apartheid which took place in South Africa, even so far as to taking place in Johannesburg, South Africa. After aliens, the common slur being Prawns, live on Earth for 20 years, an organization called Multinational United (MNU) has begun a relocation from their current slum to an effectual internment camp. Wikus van de Merwe is an employee of MNU who is promoted

great way to represent real life social groups in an entertaining and informative manner. This has been done in Niell Blomkamp’s 2009 sci-fi film, District 9, which follows the world’s response, 20 years after an alien species find themselves stranded on Earth. Immediately becoming a burden on society, the “Prawns” are dumped into the slums of District 9, where their welfare is no longer a priority of MNU. Through the manipulation of filmic codes like structure, and camera angles and shot, Blomkamp

attitudes depicted in the film District 9, directed by Neill Blomkamp is a science fiction thriller film, released in 2009. The film has been constructed to convey particular perspectives on the representations of moral and ethical issues, towards those who are marginalised/different. The viewer is exposed to many different perspectives on xenophobia, misuse of power, marginalisation of individuals and self destruction. During this essay, it will be discussed how District 9 has been constructed to

One of the key ideas of District 9 is that, by dehumanizing others, we are able to commit acts that would otherwise horrify us. Explain how this idea is explored by the director. Throughout the film ‘District 9’, the key idea of dehumanising is expressed through committing acts that would otherwise horrify humans. Neill Blomkamp, the director of ‘District 9’ explores the ways humans often dehumanising others through the use of prawns searching for refuge acting as creatures from a foreign land. Blomkamp

In June 2008, the Supreme Court was asked in District of Columbia v. Heller to consider whether a District of Columbia provision that made it illegal to carry an unregistered firearm and prohibited the general registration of handguns was an unconstitutional violation of the Second Amendment. The petitioner, Dick Heller, was a D.C. special police office authorized to carry a handgun on duty. Heller sued the District of Columbia for violating his Second Amendment right when his one-year application

today school boards, local governments, religious fanatics, and moral crusaders attempt to restrict our freedom to read”(Wachsberger). The biggest case of censorship was during 1982 the U.S. Supreme Court in Board of Education, Island Trees School District v. Pico. Where a student stood up against his school in the banning of certain books,

Mengs Gebremedhin karriersenteret Opus Hadeland The Hunger Games The Hunger Games is one of the three book series written by Suzan Collins. Its first publication was made in 2008. It was followed by Catching Fire (2009), and Mockingjay (2010). The first part of the book, The Hunger Games (2011 edition), has about 458 pages which took me almost two weeks to finish it. The book is a scientific fiction and adventure in its writing style. Suzan Collins has clearly conveyed the message

Introduction The modern fashion industry has a dreadful reputation in the area of human rights. The industry was built on abusive labor since the Industrial Revolution. In 1990´s the sweatshop scandals came up to public scrutiny involving large companies, like Nike and Gap. Since then, the public has been aware of abuses across the clothing supply chain. Nearly 1 billion people are employed by the fashion industry worldwide, the majority of whom live and work in peril, unjust and austere conditions

In the article “Social Separation in Oryx and Crake” by Sarah Nielsen, Nielsen covers the main theme that surrounds the story of Atwood’s take on what could happen to our own world if we make decisions without calculating all of the possible outcomes. It begins by stating how the division in class in the novel is important because it is like a glimpse into our future. She briefly explains how the separation of class is an important factor as to how the world ended in Oryx and Crake. Nielsen goes

How are District Nine and District Six similar? How are they different? In this paper, I will compare the two. I will tell you the ways they are similar, such as the migrants uprooted and forced to move. This happened without a notice and was unfair. The destruction that occurred after all migrants were evicted. Their homes demolished or given less than what their property was worth. There wasn’t anyone who wanted them there. I will also tell you the difference. The biggest difference is that District

Ever had a bad wardrobe malfunction? Once students arrive in middle school, their appearance is one of the top priorities, and many are made fun of because of the clothes they wear, turning a good day bad. In "The Jacket", by Gary Soto, the main character has to deal with these events. After reading this story, it is evident that the universal truth, one’s clothes can affect how they feel, is the overarching theme for this short story. This is the theme of the text because it is supported by the

To the Hinsdale District 86 Board of Education, If you're reading this, thank you for taking your time to read this message. I am Grant Zhang, a District 86 resident and incoming freshman student of Hinsdale Central High School. As a graduate of Westview Hills Middle School of the Maercker School District 60, I am right around the area of the line which would be drawn for the boundary change. I know people on both sides of this proximity line, and to see us divided would not only be a pain for

District Treasurer Reflection Tyler A. Gunnells Fairmont State University EDUC 5035 Adam Cheeseman March 26, 2023 This paper is a written reflection based on the interview of a school district treasurer. Representing Monongalia County Schools, Mrs. Nicole Kemper was interviewed as the district’s Chief School Business Official and Treasurer. Over the last few years, the role of a district treasurer has become increasingly important, especially when it comes to ensuring that

The film District 9 was directed by Neil Blomkamp and released in 2009. The main actors in the film were Sharlto Copley who portrays Wikus Merwe and Jason Cope who portrays Christopher Johnson. The film is meant to depict the life of an extraterrestrial race that was forced to stay on earth in deteriorated conditions, while also facing discriminatory treatment from humans. Thus, District 9 demonstrates racism through the aliens, the process of dissociation of Wikus as a human, and how the director

District Mission, Vision, and Goals The Old Bridge Township Public School District in New Jersey is committed to providing quality education to a growing community. Due to the increasing population growth of Old Bridge Township, as seen in the recent surge of housing and apartment complex developments, the town’s public school district plans to open the following schools for the school year 2018-2019: Old Bridge Elementary School, New Bridge Elementary School, and High Bridge Middle School. In

These three chapters are almost all about how Katniss and Rue grow together and how Katniss’s view begins to change. . As Rue and Katniss hunt they begin to learn more about each other, she tells Katniss all about what it is like living in District Eleven. Rue has now begun to trust Katniss wholeheartedly, “I know this because as soon as the anthem finishes she snuggles up against me and falls asleep”(208). While Rue sleeps beside Katniss, she considers how to destroy the Careers’ supplies and thinks

According to a United States Supreme Court ruling, public schools have the ability to restrict students’ First Amendment rights. This became true in the Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District Supreme Court case when Mary Beth Tinker, John Tinker, and Christopher Eckhart wore black arm bands to protest the Vietnam War. In order to understand Tinker v. Des Moines Supreme Court case one must establish the history, examine the case, and explain the impacts. During time of war in

Bob Lee Swagger is the chief protagonist in the Bob Lee Swagger series of novels by American author of thriller novels, Stephen Hunter. We first get introduced to Bob Lee Swagger otherwise known as “Bob the Nailer” in the first novel of the series, the 1993 published Point of Impact. Bob Lee Swagger was in the military where he served as a sniper until his retirement, having attained the rank of Marine sergeant. The book series begins immediately after his retirement after a Soviet sniper in Vietnam

The school district “has an estimated student population of 46,000 that is almost 90% Hispanic, and 25% English Language Learners (ELL)” (Knight, 2005). Many of the students attending the Ysleta Independent School District and other schools in El Paso wait on the bridge for hours every morning and cross the border, in order to attend school. The schools in this district are a mix of students from both Mexico and the United States. Even though

apply my experience as a District TOSA and as a teacher to support the district even further by coordinating, planning and implementing special programs and projects that will best serve the needs of all our students and teachers. With my vast experience in academic program coordination and instructional facilitation, as well as my commitment to team collaboration and student support, I feel confident that I would significantly continue to benefit Magnolia School District as the