The text under interpretation is "The Happy Man" by William Somerset Maugham. First some information about the author. W. S. Maugham was a well-known English playwright‚ novelist and short story writer. He was the son of a British diplomat. He was educated at King’s school in Canterbury‚ studied painting in Paris‚ went to Heidelberg University in Germany and studied to be a doctor at St.Thomas Hospital in England. So‚ he put his hand in different activities and that’s why he is a versatile and
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capabilities in English among the students. So each text chosen for the particular curriculum must have a vocabulary basic enough for the lower students to comprehend but one sophisticated enough to keep the more gifted students interested. The Innocent Man fits this criteria with ease where lengthy scientific or law jargon is few and far between however it ’s not primitive by all means. Thinking along the same lines‚ a suitable text must be able to accommodate the whole curriculum council marking system;
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DMSO and the Legend of the Trojan Horse An ancient city-state in Turkey‚ across from Sparta‚ named Troy had been friends with other Greek city-states‚ but times had changed. Troy was protected by a wall as high as 20 feet. It gave the Trojan warriors a safe place to rain down arrows on enemies. Greek warriors had been trying to breach the wall around Troy for years‚ but they could not get in - and the Trojans could not seem to drive them away from their stronghold. However‚ Odysseus‚ a Greek general
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sang the following lyrics in his song‚ Man in the Mirror: “I’m starting with the man in the mirror. I’m asking him to change his ways‚ and no message could have been any clearer. If you want to make the world a better place take a look at yourself‚ and then make a change.” When someone reads a book they often have a view about one or more characters. It is sometimes made before even knowing the person. In the book To Kill a Mockingbird many of the characters are being judged by people who barely know
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“Cinderella Man” by director Ron Howard has a very alluring quality. The dramatic discourse in this film enraptures viewers‚ with every fight scene making them more tense and drawn in. Sports films often have a quality in which viewers know that the protagonist must succeed. Regardless of if viewers know the story of James J. Braddock‚ the cinematography and quality of emotion in this film can transport the audience into the film‚ rooting for the success of the protagonist. The story focuses on light
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“A Man of Destiny” by Bernard Shaw. We are all human and as any human‚ we have feelings and emotions. Some people hide them from the surrounding world and some overshow or just show the false emotions. One can also find a person‚ who would be absolutely self-confodent and rude at first sight‚ every coin has two sides and this person can prove to be a real dandelion inside. And in this story “The Man of Destiny” by Bernard Shaw We can see the great emperor Napoleon‚ who is absolutely firm and steady
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The 277 page novel‚ Blood Red Horse‚ was written by K.M. Grant. It is a historical fiction that takes place during the Third Crusade‚ the story beginning at Hartslove Castle in England with a quarrel between two of the main characters‚ William and Gavin‚ sons of Sir Thomas de Granville‚ the head of the castle‚ and a young orphaned girl‚ Ellie. Ellie and Will have a strong bond tying them together‚ but because Gavin is the eldest son‚ Ellie is promised to become his wife when they are old enough.
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Character Analysis of Sandra The character of Sandra in Connie Gault’s short story called “The Man Who Followed His Hand” is shaped by the life that she has; she alienates herself from her family and community‚ thus making her an outsider trapped in a life she doesn’t want for herself. Connie Gault develops Sandra’s character by her thoughts and the way she interacts with other people. The party that Sandra and his husband hosted shows her isolation from her family and community. Sandra hates the
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“Horses of the Night” by Margaret Laurence 1. Who is the narrator of the story? How old is she at the start of the story? What is her age at the end of the story? Discuss the reliability of the narrator. 2. Go back through the story looking for examples of foreshadowing. 3. Discuss the shifts that occur in the setting of the story. 4. Why does Chris hesitate to believe in God? 5. Discuss the significance of the following names used in the story: a. Chris b
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The dramatic story of D.H. Lawrence’s “The Rocking Horse Winner” focuses on the life of a family torn between materialistic belongings and parental love. Paul’s intentions are ultimately to win his mother’s affection. The reader acknowledges Hester could not feel love‚ and we eagerly read on‚ in hopes Hester will open her heart to Paul. However‚ despite Paul’s secret monetary gifts to Hester‚ Paul’s “luck” is cut short without ever knowing motherly love. Hester‚ consumed by materialistic objects
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