Common Module-Paragaphs-HSC Flashcards

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Thesis

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Through the craft of storytelling, composers have the power to reveal paradoxes and inconsistencies within the collective human experience. [Insert link to question] By inviting readers to explore the world through various viewpoints, authors are able to challenge assumptions and reshape our understanding.

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Intro

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Authur millers tragic-play The Crucible (1953), set during the Salem Witch Trials in the 1690’s serves as an allegory for McCarthyism and the 1950’s red scare present in America. Miller uses real historical contexts and intertwines elements of dramatic fiction to captivate and connect with his audience, highlighting how fear and hysteria can be weaponised to suppress dissent and amplify power.

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Fear Topic Sentence

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Fear operates as a universal human emotion that exposes the paradoxes and inconsistencies within individual and collective behaviours, compelling individuals to act against their morals and challenging societal norms.

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Hysteria Topic Sentence

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Hysteria embodies the collective anomalies in human behaviour, illustrating how fear and irrationality can override individual integrity and rational thought.

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Power Topic Sentence

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The pursuit and manipulation of power reveal anomalies in human motivations, demonstrating how authority can distort moral judgments and exploit emotions to reshape societal perceptions.

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