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    The miller‚ his son‚ and their ass In this story‚ first‚ the miller and his son were driving their ass to a neighboring fair‚ preparing to sell the ass. However‚ when they meet a troop of women and are laughed by them for choosing to walk but leave the ass unused‚ the old man put his son on the ass quickly‚ and walks beside them to make them look not stupid. Next‚ when they come up to a group of old men‚ the son is criticized by them for he is not respecting his father. On hearing about this‚ the

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    Was this because she had truly forgotten and didn’t want to be late‚ or because she couldn’t wait for the lottery to begin? Initially Mrs. Hutchinson is presented as a character who when she arrives‚ she calmly talks to the other women and makes a joke to her husband by saying “` Wouldn’t have me leave m’dishes in the sink‚ now‚ would you‚ Joe’” (Jackson 206). When It comes time for Tessie’s husband Bill to draw she rushes him by telling him to “`get up there’” (Jackson 208). Tessie feels as if

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    The Go-Between The short story ”The Go-Between” is written by Ali Smith in 2009‚ to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the United Nations’ adoption of the “Universal Declaration of Human Rights”. The declaration consists of thirty rights‚ which symbolise all the rights we‚ as human beings‚ should be obligated to have. Smith has found her inspiration in Article 13‚ the right to freedom of movement. The story takes place in Morocco in North Africa‚ and partly in Europe. Throughout the story‚

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    asked Fortunato. “It is completely mind-boggling as it is not at all what I expected!” You have admitted to spending an abundance of mazuma on something not worth a plug nickel!” laughed Fortunato. “This place is a grotesque‚ stick nasty mess. What a joke! There is no obvious reason for me to critique your books as I can see from the disarray around here why you are in a financial mess‚ as you haven’t a clue as to the first thing about making sweet and fragrant‚ let alone lip-smacking wine!” Montresor

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    excluded. Happiness can also be created by friends and surrounding people. Friends can also reveal themselves as people who are considered backstabbers. Without the knowledge to choose your friends wisely‚ you may often be negatively affected by the cruel actions of everyday humans. Without intelligence‚ you may be surprised when those‚ who you considered acquaintances‚ insult you or betray you. Ignorance can also be a disadvantage when judging people to be your significant other. Without intelligence

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    something were to happen to that animal. They care so much that they would go to the extremes to save that animal if it ever got hurt or died. I am a pet owner myself so when I say this it is from my own experiences. Many people believe that it is cruel that some people abuse these animals and hurt them for a couple of dollars and a quick laugh with friends. Some do it even because it seems amusing for them. For the people who love these animals it really hurts them‚ they feel hurt‚ sorrowful‚ heartbroken

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    If someone makes a cruel jest‚ you calmly ignore it act like you never heard it and if those people want a response you smile softly and nod your head. This technique is easiest if you are talking to a friend because then it gives you reason not to hear it. If someone makes a soft comment trying to be rude make a joke out of it‚ usually it will be hard to tell if there comment is sarcasm or meant to be insulting. If

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    There is a person‚ and this person has everything. They are funny‚ kind‚ rich‚ no one suspects a thing. Then‚ they kill themselves. Why‚ why would they do this‚ how could they do this. Suicide is a monster that ravages our country‚ and lurks in dark corners waiting for anyone foolish enough to venture down this alleyway of depression. One person has recognized this‚ Edwin Robinson‚ during his poem “Richard Corey”. In this poem one sees a man named Richard Corey‚ now‚ this man is much like the man

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    for money‚ instead they are gambling for their life. A shock that surprises the reader as she unveils this horrifying tradition in the village on this beautiful summer day. This gamble for their life is a result of tradition‚ a tradition that is cruel and inhumane‚ yet upheld in this town. Shirley Jackson provides the reader’s with a graphic description of violence‚ cruelty‚ and inhumane treatment which leads to the unexpected meaning of “The Lottery.” Born in San Francisco‚ Jackson began writing

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    “I’ve been to the mountaintop” was a strong and influential sermon. Martin Luther king has a moral character has proven to the people that he is a serious man and very trustworthy. When people look at him they could see that kings beliefs were not a joke to him. The Baptist minister was an activist and was a leader in the African American civil rights movement. King helped found the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in 1957. In his speech he asks the people to take their money out of downtown

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