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The document discusses key events and trends of the 20th century in England. World War I marked the first modern warfare and began England's loss of empire. World War II brought both military triumph and the total loss of England's empire. Post-war nationalization and rapid social changes occurred. Literature became more symbolic and abstract and focused on individuality and psychology as a reaction to growing government control.
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Othello movie ok
Mr. Lane, an English teacher, is requesting permission for his senior English students to watch a film adaptation of Shakespeare's play Othello in class. The film stars Laurence Fishburne and Kenneth Branagh. While the play was written over 400 years ago, it deals with themes still relevant today. Parents must sign and return the permission slip by November 19th to allow or not allow their student to watch the R-rated film, which contains some mature content and violence. Students not watching will be given separate assignment.
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Theme
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The document discusses themes and symbolism in literature. It defines a theme as the underlying central idea or universal truth that a work of literature communicates about life, society, human nature or the human condition. A theme expresses the author's view or raises questions, but does not completely explain the story. Symbolism represents one thing with another through objects, ideas or actions that have meaning known only to some. Both themes and symbols in literature require attention and interpretation to understand fully.
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