Shawn Cheah

Category ELP | English IB

In what ways can Thetis be understood as a poem about transformation and power?

In the poem written by Carol Ann Duffy, she transforms a traditional greek mythology story of Thetis into a modern context. The poem written by Duffy is about Thetis continuous attempts to evade her pursuer which is kept anonymous in… Continue Reading →

Shawn Liza Donnelly Cartoon Analysis | I’m a human being!

With the recent BLM protest and the gain in public awareness about police brutality against african americans, Liza Donnelly brings the unspoken side of policemen into light. In the recent media coverage & the BLM protest, people are accusing police… Continue Reading →

We should all be feminists Ted Talk Response

1. Adichie believes that the definition of feminism is different then the definition of what feminism really is. She addresses feminism as a solution to the gender problem, rather than just a female one. She also believes that the modern… Continue Reading →

Liza Donnelly: Drawing Upon Humour For Change.

What does Donnelly have to say about cartoons affecting change? Donnelly believes that humour is relied on the traditional perception or social norms, by twisting or changing the perspectives of these perceptions/norms, she believes this invokes laughter. By doing so,… Continue Reading →

Othello Act 1 Review

There are several themes that are introduced in Othello Act 1, primarily the theme of betrayal and manipulation. Iago is presented as a machiavellian which is contrasted with Othello & Michael Cassio loyalty and trusting personalities. The theme of being… Continue Reading →

Essay and audio post: Napoleon Crossing The Alps by Kehinde Wiley (analysis)

Link to audio/essay I could have done better on this task, as on that weekend I was very busy, thus I didn’t put as much time and effort into this task. I could have considered more visual elements in relation… Continue Reading →

Audio post: Analysis of a vintage advert and a moment from Woman’s World

This was an audio task, based on vintage adverts and the connection with the novel Woman’s world. I felt like I explained the connection and explained with great detail, however the flow of the recording could be improve. Eg. Start… Continue Reading →

Common Assessed Task (CAT) #2

\ I felt that I did a good job with the 2nd CAT, but I could have added more thought/detail in the wider implication of the text in relation to society, in this case Singapore.

Common Assessed Task (CAT) #1 | Reflection

13/20 Going into this cat assessment I thought I could have done a lot better, however I felt choosing a form of text that we have not done in IGCSE was interesting but this also meant that I was not… Continue Reading →

Rumours of war | How does Wiley’s work form a perspective or comment on both America’s past and present?

How does Wiley’s work form a perspective or comment on both America’s past and present? Wiley’s work form a mixed perspective on America’s past but also the present, by indicating the possibility of progress with the erection of “Rumours of… Continue Reading →

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