History 1. How did the symbol of the Maple Leaf come about? The maple leaf is Canada’s most prominent symbol‚ symbolizing Canada all around the world. In as early as 1700s‚ the symbol came about before the first European settlers visited Canada. Its original natives found out about the food properties of maple sap‚ which they then gathered every spring. They have been using the maple sap for food for many years. The maple leaf symbolized celebration of the nature and environment of
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be a result of this and cause many to cling to hope or themes similar to purity. Loyalty is constantly tested throughout a person’s life; it analyzes their true self-discipline and control over themselves. In The Great Gatsby‚ written by F. Scott Fitzgerald‚ the two central characters are unfaithful and cheat on their respected
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New Kid Being the new individual to join a group is‚ most likely‚ an unenjoyable experience. When the group being joined is one in which there is no option to remain distant from‚ becomes even worse. Specifically‚ in my life there was the dreaded task of changing schools my junior year in high school. Being forced into a new group of people‚ a group that one must interact with on a daily basis is a difficult task. However‚ those that reach out and make sure that the transition goes smoothly‚ make
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How does Fitzgerald tell the story in Chapter 4? Chapter 4 develops the character of Gatsby and questions the reliability of Nick as a narrator. Fitzgerald reveals two different sides of Jay Gatsby and hints at Gatsby’s criminal doings as Gatsby takes Nick to meet some of his questionable acquaintances. Additionally‚ Nick and Jordan’s relationship is introduced and developed. Fitzgerald also employs the use of cinematic cuts which create the effect that the events of the chapter are real. Fitzgerald
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case‚ however; as the plot thickens‚ the unreliable narrators become shockingly truthful and nothing is as it seemed. In this journal I will elaborate on the importance of these three minor characters from Gone Girl‚ Andie Fitzgerald‚ Greta‚ and Noelle Hawthorn. Andie Fitzgerald is the main character’s‚ Nick Dunne‚ mistress. Andie says this the day she and Nick begin their affair and it capture the essence of her very simply‚ she’s happy with Nick‚ perhaps a little overeager towards him even. Andie
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The most amazing place that I ever visited is New York. It is also called the city that never sleeps‚ The capital of the world‚ The big apple or Empire city. This city has many places to visit‚ some of these places are: The famous statue of liberty‚ The Empire State Building‚ Central Park‚ Times Square‚ the popular 5th Avenue‚ and more places. I will talk about those in this essay. Also i will explain why New York is the most amazing city I’ve ever been. I will talk about the places that
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were rising rapidly in a booming economy. Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” criticizes the supposed American Dream of the time. In the roaring 20s‚ that the American Dream was mainly about material items and selfishness. Fitzgerald shows readers the American
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2342 The Distortion of the American Dreams The Great Gatsby was written by F. Scott Fitzgerald‚ who is perhaps one of the most recognized authors associated with the literary flowering of the 1920’s in America. The concern of most authors during this time was of the materialism that had suddenly swept the country. Credit was easy‚ interest rates were low‚ and corruption abounded. In The Great Gatsby‚ Fitzgerald portrays how the American dream of success was extinguished until it was nothing more
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F. Scott Fitzgerald‚ as George Wilson realizes his dream will always be crushed and unable to obtain. George Wilson an ordinary everyday type of person‚ who was not known for being luxurious or elegant. Although he only ever wanted to get away‚ “ I’ve been her way too long. I want to get away”(Fitzgerald 122). George was locked in‚ never to get out of his tiny‚ old house or out of town. No matter how hard he tried‚ he just never had the money “But I need money pretty bad” (Fitzgerald 123). Without
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sympathetic‚ compassionate‚ and open minded. He states at the very beginning of chapter one that his father told him “whenever you feel like criticizing anyone‚ just remember that all the people in this world haven’t had the advantages that you’ve had (Fitzgerald 1).” He also states he is “inclined to reserve all judgments.” Carraway wants people to know that he is
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