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Monday 23 November 2020

God of Disasters- Earthquake

The Story- Ruaumoko is the son of Ranginui (the god of the sky) and Papatuanuku (the goddess of Earth), is responsible for the earthquakes. Ru, in the Maori dictionary, means shake. Au means smoke and Moko means lizards (also tattoo). This legend began with Rangi and Papa's separation. It is thought to be that at the time Papa was turned face down Ruaumoko was on her breast. All the rumblings are caused by the twists, turns, and attempts to escape. He is also responsible for the change in seasons. His reputation in Maori mythology is as a kind god who lives in the belly of his mother. But also known as a harmful force of destruction once unleashed.

Explanation- Ruaumoko is responsible for the earthquakes and the change in seasons by moving in his mother's belly.

Relation to science- When a baby kicks, twists, or turns in the mother's womb, it vibrates, and when an earthquake happens it also vibrates.

Monday 9 November 2020

An Inspector Calls

  1. What are the major events throughout 1910-1920?

    1910: King Edward VII dies, after being king for 9 years.
    1911: First Auto Electric Start, The First Electric Self Start was installed in a Cadillac By GM.
    1912: Sinking of the titanic.
    1913: The Mona Lisa was recovered after two years of theft.
    1914: The Empress of Ireland sinks.
    1915: Poisonous gas was used during WWI
    1916: The battle of Verdun comes to an end during WWI.
    1917: America enters WWI.
    1918: Start of the Influenza epidemic.
    1919: The treaty of Versailles was signed, ending WWI.

    2. Who was J.B.Priestly?

    John Boynton Priestley was an English novelist, playwright, screenwriter and social commentator.

    3. What are the symbols and motifs in narratives?

    If something is mentioned once to hint to something else, it's a symbol but if something is mentioned multiple times through a story, it's a motif.