Significant Connections Essay Introduction: Do you like your reality? Are you enjoying yourself sitting here reading these words I have written? Do you wish you were somewhere else, somewhat else or someone else? If you do than you have something in common with four characters from the following four texts; The Great Gatsby by F. […]

What is the symbolism/significance of the film title? NZ Voice in the film: Maori legends and names – Tane Mahuta, Maui, harakeke, taniwha Rising intonation at the end of sentences Colloquial language – bro, gee, aye, boy, sweet as, mean… Use of Maori language in everyday situations ( as a first language) Strong swearing Issues […]

Explain how the writer helps us to understand the children’s view(s) of Helen and/or Simon throughout the text. Support your answer with references to the techniques used. Why are the children interested in Helen and/or Simon How the other children respond to Helen and/or Simon What children are like (L) The writer first uses a […]