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    Analysis of a “Words Left Unspoken” “Words Left Unspoken”‚ by Leah Hager Cohen‚ describes a close relationship she had with her grandfather when she was a child. She has been an author‚ a writing instructor‚ and an interpreter‚ but most importantly - a loving granddaughter. She writes directly to families or friends associated with deafness. Cohen wants them to realize that being deaf may hinder a person‚ but it can also amplify life in an extraordinary way. Cohen’s usage of concrete details

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    My grandfather was surely a diligent and decent farmer who had deep affection for me and his orange grove as well. As long as I memorize him‚ the image of the orange grove would be evoked in my mind subsequently. Though eventually his orange grove has been destructed as a result of a mandatory demolition‚ which aimed at promoting industrial productivity via expanding a local steel factory‚ the vivid impression of its sourness and sweetness would never fade away just like my loving grandfather. The

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    lasts for only a couple seconds. In the last scene of The Red Pony‚ protagonist Jody goes to fetch his grandfather a glass of lemonade‚ but has to go to his mother for a lemon. Strangely‚ his mother realizes‚ Jody did not ask for one himself‚ which he would have done just a few days ago. Things had changed‚ and it wasn’t just Jody that had become aware of it. As the book ends‚ Jody and his grandfather talk about Jody’s grandfather’s life on the plains. Jody discusses how he too will one day be the leader

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    Around the world many people experience the same feelings and emotions. This is an example of universal theme. The folk tales‚ “The Old Grandfather and His Little Grandson” by Leo Tolstoy and the poem‚ “Abuelito Who” by Sandra Cisneros share the same universal theme. The universal theme expresses respect and honors your elders. Both stories were about old people being mistreated because younger characters thought they were useless. Additionally‚ the younger generation felt that the elderly were unproductive

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    EYES The first time I saw him‚ I was just a little girl I was quite surprised By how big and round Were his chocolate eyes His face was quite round and young for his age But the wrinkles and gray hair gave his age away He was short‚ strong and very endurant But his best trait was how he was very patient He was fun and funny and had the best laugh His big belly would rumble Every time he released his low chuckle But the best curve out of the numerous ones he had Was the curve his lips

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    reinvents the Maori tribe’s creation myth to save the dying culture. The mystical myth in Whale Rider would be when she rode the whale. Pai is suppose to be the new chief in town‚ however‚ her grandfather‚ Koro‚ does not think a girl should be chief because he believes it will break tradition. Pai’s grandfather would always talk to the whales to get some help and advice from them‚ which are said to be their ancestors. The community was breaking apart and Koro was aware of it; that’s why he wanted help

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    Imaginary            A hero is a person admired for their achievements and noble qualities. My grandfather is my hero because he has all the attributes of a hero and puts others before himself. Not all heroes wear capes and my grandfather is one of those heros. He possesses the characteristics that any legendary hero possesses. He is the most caring and selfless person I know.            My grandfather is your everyday average person doing everyday things. He is not only a hero to me but a hero to

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    had a grandfather and how he has medicated under his pink tree and how he teaches her how to wise peaceful person.After with grandfather everyday sookan go’s to town with her mother to the sock factory to work on socks and how Captain Norita has to watch them work and they miss up he and men will ship them to war . The Koreans work so hard that the Japanese never payed them or even give them food because all the food get shipped to the war. Towards the book Sookan had grandfather but he

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    Matilda Cook lives with her hardworking mother‚ grandfather‚ a veteran of the Revolutionary War‚ and Eliza‚ a freed slave who works as their cook‚ in the apartment on top of their family coffeehouse in Philadelphia. Matilda ("Mattie") Cook is 14 years old with big dreams for her family’s coffeehouse. When the yellow fever epidemic breaks out during the summer‚ people flee the city or die. Matilda realizes she has to fight for her own life and her loved ones. Her father died in a fall from a ladder

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    Issue: May-August 2012 FromtheEditor To my co-Alumnae and Chronicler readers‚ The second issue of the year is always a pleasure to prepare . This is when we feature the July Homecoming Celebration Week -- so much material available to work with‚ mostly pictures making the newsletter largely a pictorial. But the pictures of happy faces‚ depictions of enjoyment tell their own story making for not much need for words.. The coverage of the Institutional Welcome on Friday takes on more pages as it

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