What purpose do neologisms serve in Gilead? What is its significance? How do you figure out what they mean? I feel that neologisms help the reader understand how Gilead is a different place and society than the world we currently live in. As the reader comes across new words that they aren’t aware of, they […]
Extra Chapter of Handmaid’s Tale
As I am entering the black van with the 2 men either from the eyes or from Mayday, I have the urge to look back. Deep down I wanted to see the commander, Nick and even Serena one last time. But, I don’t I am filled with guilt. It is possible that I have jeopardised […]
Looking Back to the TOK Year
For me, TOK has been a large eye-opener about so many different aspects of the world. When think about my learning I think about how this applies to the real world and wear it is useful. Something I have realised is that TOK can be applied anywhere and everywhere. It explains what, why and how […]
The effects of COVID-19 on Swimming LO4,6,7
Covid-19 has been affecting the whole world and Singapore is no exception. Swimming has been a big part of my life for the past 7 years. I can’t swim anymore because we all need to do out part to limit the spread of COVID-19. So to make sure that I and all the other swimmers […]
Controversial Headlines
My headlines will be focused on Boris Johsons and the UK’s initial plan to deal with COVID-19 which was the herd immunity. 1.) Boris Johnson implements herd immunity to maximise the efficiency of their limited resources during the pandemic. 2.) Boris Johnson wants the population to get sick and suffer from COVID-19 3.) The […]
COVID-19 LO6, LO7
COVID-19 has been affecting the world all of a sudden. First, it was really bad in China and some places in SEA and near China. I was treating it as a small thing because Singapore and China were dealing with the problem really well. Initially, there was a lot of stress in Singapore at the […]
Antigone, Homefire and Ethics
I feel that Isma was forced into a very hard situation when she had to choose between her country and her brother. If she chose her brother people would think that she is prioritizing her won family over the safety of her country. In some perspectives, it would be considered morally wrong to consider the […]
