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    Page 95 “Trotter comes in‚ fully dressed for the line” to page 98 “Mason following from behind”. Explore the ways in which Sherriff makes this a dramatic and revealing moment in the play. (Trotter‚ Raleigh and Hibbert leaving for the attack) Sherriff makes this extract dramatic and revealing by creating tension and suspense. This is shown in the stage directions‚ “Suddenly there comes the faint whistle and thud of falling shells-a few seconds between each. Stanhope and Trotter listen intently

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    Discuss how Sherriff presents human weakness and frailty in Journeys End Journeys End was written with the intention of “letting the war speak”. The lives of the officers on the front line during 1917 are examined. A key theme that is explored throughout the play is the reactions of the mind and body‚ under the stress of the war. Each character represents the weakness of the human being in an individual way‚ but the character on which frailty is mainly focussed is Stanhope. Stanhope is the topic

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    The Chase

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    In the narrative “The Chase‚” Annie Dillard describes an exciting encounter that brought her great delight in which she will hardly experience again. She uses a series of figurative languages and selection of details to incorporate her tone into the story and portray the passions of but not limited to children. The story starts off with descriptions of the game football and proceeds to her encounter with a stranger while playing with her friends. As a result of throwing snowballs at his car window

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    USA in 1890-1945

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    USA‚ in 1890 – 1945 USA was a nation that was constantly changing and became an 18th century society based on the Thirteen Colonies‚ after the American Revolution. Ever changing‚ USA was constantly expanding territories‚ increasing population growth and improving industrialisation through modernity. Although this was the case‚ the principals of the Founding Founders were heavily influential which would impact the decisions made by USA in the future; portraying that as well as change being enforced

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    Augest 6, 1945

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    August 6‚ 1945 by Alison Fell In the Enola Gay five minutes before impact he whistles a dry tune Later he will say that the whole blooming sky went up like an apricot ice. Later he will laugh and tremble at such a surrender‚ for the eye of his belly saw Marilyn’s skirts fly over her head for ever On the river bank‚ bees drizzle over hot white rhododendrons Later she will walk

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    Depression in the 1800s

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    Dealing with Depression in the 1800’s William Faulkner and Charlotte Gilman are two well known writers for intriguing novels of the 1800’s. Their two eccentric pieces‚ “A Rose for Emily” and “The Yellow Wallpaper” are equally alluring. These authors and their works have been well recognized‚ but also critized. The criticism focuses on the society that is portrayed in these novels. The modern readers of today’s society are resentful to this dramatic society. These two novels are full of tradition

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    people have created things that have made life easier. Transportation has always been very important. It has been a huge part of history. Of course like every other resource it had its pros and cons. Automobiles‚ airplanes‚ boats‚ and trains during the 1800s were all being invented. Before life was harsh nothing was simple as today. For example sending a letter to someone or trying to communicate with someone would take weeks even months. Today you could just send an email and it will be delivered

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    Socialism In 1800s

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    In 1800s Britain‚ the Industrial Revolution resulted in the development of a new class society. Change in the definition of societal classes is often credited to class feeling‚ defining society based on a common source of income (Perkin‚ 176). In the relevance of socialism‚ it is important to understand the most crucial class in economic and political change: the working class. One major cause of socialism in the nineteenth century is related to the increase in population. In 1800‚ Europe’s population

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    Progressives In The 1800s

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    Riley Mangieri 12-19-15 Mr. Rauschenbach Grade 8 Progressives in the late 1800’s-1900’s Our nation lost its way during the Gilded Age (1870s-1920s). The Gilded Age was a term made up by Mark Twain due to him having a book called the Gilded Age‚ which satirized American society in the late 1800s. It was a time of government corruption‚ poverty‚ and awful labor conditions but it being covered up by big businesses‚ or “gilded”. Progressives were people

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    Factories In 1800s

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    1. How did the introduction of factories in the 1800s change the lives of people in Britain? The introduction of factories in Britain had some positives and negatives changes‚ it made the production of cotton‚ cigarettes and all the other things easier and cheaper‚ but it begun the child labour and people had terrible conditions. It was an evolution of the technologies‚ but also destroyed the life of many people. 2. What were the key differences between working in the domestic system and working

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