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Memory, Morality, and Identity in Modern Fiction

Posted by admin on Feb 17, 2026 in Language | 0 comments

Memory and Subjectivity in The Sense of an Ending

Julian Barnes’s The Sense of an Ending examines the fallibility of memory and the subjective nature of history. The protagonist, Tony Webster, grapples with the realization that his recollection of the past is a flawed “patchwork.” The novel investigates the theme of “self-preservation” through the protagonist’s selective memory, which serves to protect his ego from the uncomfortable reality of his younger self’s cruelty. This is most evident

Python Programming Examples: Financial, Retail, and Travel Systems

Posted by admin on Jan 21, 2026 in Language | 0 comments

1. Automated Teller Machine (ATM) System

Problem Summary: Create a menu allowing users to Deposit, Withdraw, Change PIN, and Check Balance. Key Logic: Use a while True loop to keep the program running until the “Exit” option is chosen.

Initial Setup

# --- INITIAL SETUP ---
balance = 5000  # Starting money
pin = 1234      # Default PIN
print("--- WELCOME TO ATM ---")

ATM Operations Loop

while True:
    # 1. Display Menu [cite: 16]
    print("\n1. Deposit  2. Withdraw  3. Check Balance  4. Change PIN

Workstation OS Management: Core Tasks and States

Posted by admin on Jan 10, 2026 in Language | 0 comments

Workstation OS Management: The Big Three

Managing operating systems on workstations boils down to three basic tasks:

Loading the system software and applications initially.
Updating the system software and applications.
Configuring network parameters.

We call these tasks the Big Three.

Workstation Lifecycle States

The diagram depicts five states:

New: Refers to a completely new machine.
Clean: Refers to a machine on which the OS has been installed but no localizations performed.
Configured: Means a correctly

Database System Components and Core Concepts

Posted by admin on Jan 9, 2026 in Language | 0 comments

Components of Database Systems

The components that constitute a database system include:

The Database
The Database Management System (DBMS) or engine (e.g., Oracle, Sybase, SQL Server)
Application Programs
A set of qualifiers (DBA, application programmers, etc.)
A set of users (system operators, management)
Machines

Database Management System (DBMS)

DBMS stands for Database Management System. This corresponds to the software that manages all access to the database. Every request for access by a user is processed

The Outsiders: Class, Identity and Teenage Experience

Posted by admin on Jan 5, 2026 in Language | 0 comments

Class and Teenage Identity in The Outsiders

S.E. Hinton’s 1967 novel, The Outsiders, presents a compelling exploration of how teenage identity is shaped and tied to class division. Through the construction of character, setting, and language, the novel positions readers to view that teenage identity is influenced by social and economic factors. This analysis will examine how the characterisation of characters reveals self‑worth and social expectations based on class, how the setting reflects

Academic Practice: Reading Comprehension and Essay Writing

Posted by admin on Dec 29, 2025 in Language | 0 comments

A Different Guided Tour

Questions and Answers

1.a) They can eat better and cheaper food elsewhere.
1.b) It’s best not to take children as they won’t enjoy it.
2.a) True — such tours are popular because most people want to see the same iconic sights.
2.b) False — it is a fascinating tour for many kinds of people.
2.c) False — they do not attract enough tourists to transform the areas.

Vocabulary: Synonyms

spot — see
springing up — starting
on offer — available
owing to — because of

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