Introductory Blog Post

A translator uses language as a way to translate works at high levels to be interpreted through many lenses and cultures from different countries. It expresses that translation of literary works is important in order to illustrate a country's culture to the public. This allows for an honest insight into a society that goes beyond what the world assumes its like. In the text titled "found in translation", it talks about how translation brings people and cultures closer together, meaning its conveying a positive insight into the essence of translating novels into different languages.  The author of the text is also aware of how the exchange of ideas is essential for a comprehensive outlook on a culture. Translation assures that all literature works gets necessary global attention. Additionally, translation, enables those who are indifferent or uninformed to develop insight into matters that can’t really be covered on the news. Language in general is very powerful. it e

1.  Which social groups are marginalised, excluded, or silenced within the text? https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/20/magazine/palm-oil-borneo-climate-catastrophe.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage This news article "Palm oil was supposed to help save the plant. Instead it unleashed a catastrophe." published also published on the New York times is about how the use of vegetable oil, specifically palm oil in bio fuels is leading to industrial scale deforestation and a huge spike in carbon emissions in the air. There is use of diction in the tittle to grab the audience's attention to the issue of the article, as well as a strong tone is portrayed to so the negative impact of the vegetable oils on the environment around industrial areas and how that can further affect the whole planet. The article is simply marginalising how palm oil is ruining the environment and increasing carbon emissions leading to explosions which also is ruining homes for

Question 1:  How could the text be read and interpreted differently by two different readers?   When reading the article "for women under 30, most Births Occur Outside of Marriage", I was able to easily spot two different interpretations to the article, which these interpretations depend on the readers ideologies when reading the article.  If the article was locked from a feminist ideology and the reader interpreted the text accordingly the purpose of the text would be to demonstrate how woman are working continuous hours to provide a suitable life for their child, thus are capable of taking care of children at such a young age without having the power of men over them. However, the other Way this article can be interpreted is through the views of people again young single woman, these people see that young woman are ruining their life and future to take care of a child solely. Also, they see this as a big issue since it’s hard to take care of on planned children withou

Their Eyes are Watching God is a novel that was written in 1936  by African-American writer Zora Neale Hurston .  H urston through her novel wanted to  prove that the purpose of reading this novel was for being self aware, the path of a true journey, self discovery and thus empathy people feel for one another. Janie is the main character in the novel where the reader sees her go through a tough life journey with many experiences and encounters involved. The journey Janie passes through makes us gain a strong empathy towards her since she has went through a process of a harsh self-discovery. Janie has been with many guys that were a big part of her life, who some only wanted her to be a subservient and others treated her like a possession. In this case, Janie has to fight to find her real self and become free, therefore she only discovers her own value of life when she meets tea cake which is the guy that changed her view towards the word and the people in it.  Janie's nanny was

I cant believe my summer holiday is coming to an end! I love coming to Sydney for my summer holidays since the family gets together and we all get to experience new and exciting things day by day. This summer was something special to me because my youngest aunt got married and i got to share this memorable moment with her since i was her maid of honour. This weeding was on of the highlights of my holiday. Afterwards, i got to celebrate my grandfather 80th birthday which is a milestone for him and for all of us as he survived a heart attack. I went to the city to go sight seeing and wondering around the beautiful busy streets of my home country. I went to Newcastle which is another state in New south wales, Sydney. I got to go hiking for a few times as well, lots of shopping in malls and pit streets, and finally i celebrated my 17th birthday with the whole family at a nice restaurant that looks over the whole Sydney city.  In this summer i got to do some volunteer work at the fa

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