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The Taming of the Shrew Essay
Maryam Al-Rubaiee Mr. Cohen ENG3U April 8, 2026 How is Power Represented Within ‘The Taming of the Shrew’? What Methods has Shakespeare Used to Portray this Theme? Power is difficult to put simply. It shifts between the authority the general public will see and the control that’s being taken quietly. In William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew , power is represented as a performative force that shapes the patriarchy and personal identity. As it’s written in the context o
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Apr 148 min read


Indian Horse Essay
Maryam Al-Rubaiee Mr. Cohen ENG3U February 26, 2026 How are the Experiences of Saul Indian Horse Represented? Canada often celebrates hockey as a symbol of unity and national pride. For many Canadians, the rink represents a shared identity. Yet in Indian Horse , Richard Wagamese pulls apart this comforting ideology, revealing that national symbols do not exist outside its colonial history. Wagamese uses hockey as Saul’s motif throughout the book as a tool that reflects system
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Apr 148 min read


All Quiet on the Western Front: Chapter Six Adaptation
Maryam Al-Rubaiee Mr. Cohen ENG3U February 24 2026 SIX The bombardment begins before dawn. We are awake already and no one truly sleeps anymore. The Earth trembled as if it had a fever. Plaster and dust sift down from the hollow roof and settle on our blankets like grey snow. Someone mutters a curse. Someone bitterly laughs too loudly. It dies out quickly. I press my helmet lower and count the seconds between the whistle and the crash, it’s a habit now. Counting makes it see
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Mar 33 min read
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[CORRECTED] Informative Article on Richard Wagamese
Maryam Al-Rubaiee Mr. Cohen ENG3U February 2nd, 2026 The Gentle Soul of Richard Wagamese Richard Wagamese was often described to be generous, kind, selfless, among other things. He often welcomed the people of his culture with open arms, understanding their struggles and where they are coming from. A Saskatchewan Order of Merit holder Carol Rose GoldenEagle, from multi-award winning magazine Montecristo, confirms: “He spoke with such reverence that I found myself feeling sil
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Feb 33 min read


ISP - Suture the Abyss
Prologue The Blacksite was in lockdown. The concrete corridors, once silent, were echoing with panic inducing alarms. The flashing red emergency lights blurred together as I ran across the never-ending cold, metallic rooms. The path ahead twists into an impossible labyrinth, doors sliding open only to reveal more dead ends. A reflection of my near fate. Run. I’ll never outrun them at this rate, I can hear the clatter of their boots, growing louder each time I catch my breat
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Oct 29, 202411 min read


Romeo and Juliet Essay
Maryam Al-Rubaiee Mr. Cohen END2D October 21, 2024 What Correlation is there between Love and Loyalty within ‘Romeo and Juliet’? Love...
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Oct 29, 20244 min read


Shakespeare Creative Writing
Maryam Al-Rubaiee Mr. Cohen ENG2D October 10th Describing London in Shakespeare’s Time This, undoubtedly, feels like my biggest and...
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Oct 29, 20242 min read


On The Come Up Essay
Maryam Al-Rubaiee Mr. Cohen END2D October 1st 2024 How is Bri’s identity represented within On the Come Up? Whether it is through...
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Oct 29, 20245 min read


Informative Article on Angie Thomas
Maryam Al-Rubaiee Mr. Cohen ENG2D Sept 17th Angie Thomas: The Voice Through Storytelling and Activism Angie Thomas is a notable figure...
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Second Creative Writing
Maryam Al-Rubaiee Mr. Cohen ENG2D Sept 10th Target: I need to improve my usage of different sentence types (especially minor/simple...
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Diagnostic Creative Writing
Maryam Al-Rubaiee Mr. Cohen ENG2D Sept 9th Diagnostic Creative Writing The knowledgeable team of travellers embarked on a journey to the...
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