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    A. Identify the affective traits of the main character and the significant person/people in the main character’s life. The main character of the film is Jess who is really talented teenage-girl. She is dreaming being a professional soccer player and play with her super hero David Beckham. Even though her family do not let her play‚ she is trying every possible way. She is lying to her family to play soccer with her friends. All these things show us‚ she is really infatuated with being a soccer

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    “’Be seated somewhere; and until you can speak pleasantly‚ remain silent.’” (ch.1 pg. 11) Her elders always had to have authority and discipline her even though she had done no wrong. They were always on her case for the smallest thing. 2. “’Unjust! Unjust!’” (Ch. 2 pg. 21) She was angry that no one had said anything to john even though he had hurt her pretty badly. They always took his side instead of hers even though he would blatantly bully her. 3. “’Surely not! Why‚ she is too old for

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    Joshua Chamberlain’s speech states several of his character traits in his speech. The first trait is fair‚ it states on page eight “I will do what I can to ensure you a fair trial”. The next trait is humble on page eight the author states “I’m told that if you don’t come with me I can shoot you. Well‚ you know I won’t do that but maybe someone else will. The final trait is Responsible‚ one example from the text that proves this is “I’ve been ordered to take you men with me” This proves that he’s

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    attributed their characters with identifiable traits in order to make them more relatable to the reader. Positive traits make the character more likeable‚ while negative traits cause the reader to view the character with distain. Writers of American mythology sought to distinguish and celebrate the United States. Their writings indicate the way the people of the time viewed themselves. The goal of American mythology writers was to show how robust the new nation was. Mythological characters often pave their

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    A character Trait that has helped in life is Loyalty. Loyalty‚ can be different depending on people’s experiences. Firstly‚ growing up with your parents out of the house can be hard‚ but as you grow older you trust and know that they are doing it in turn to benefit you and your life. Spending your childhood in a day care and trusting that your parents are working for you and not to be away from you is in terms loyalty. This not only makes me more faithful to my parents but allows them to trust in

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    CHAPTERS 1-5: • Narrator introduces himself as a detective and claims he craves truth but lies • Manipulates his suspects into giving in and giving him the confession he wants • His name is Adam Robert Ryan • He grew up Knocknaree‚ Ireland • Book opens and it is 1984 • His best friends were Peter Savage and Jamie Rowan • Went into the woods to play but did not return in time for tea and as the night dragged on their parents grew worried and finally called the police • Adam Ryan was the only one

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    to keep her family in check‚ and to do what is best for them. Ruth‚ along with determination‚ has being strong as a character trait. She is expecting another baby‚ and is deciding whether to get an abortion or to keep the baby. “When the world gets ugly enough—a woman will do anything for her family. The part that’s already living”

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    c ENG1D Essay Assignment Cue for treason - Rough Draft This essay is going to talk about the character traits of Peter Brownrigg in Geoffrey Trease’s Cue for Treason. Peter Brownrigg is the novel’s narrator and protagonist. He is fourteen years old and he lives in Country Cumberland. One day‚ he throws a rock to Sir Phillip which makes him get in a lot of trouble‚ he has to leave his hometown for his own safety‚ and then Peter

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    Difference Too Often Leads to Hate Many times in the world‚ differences have lead to hate. Think of Martin Luther King‚ for example‚ who stood for fighting against one of the largest differences. A Separate Peace‚ by John Knowles‚ is one of many examples of differences leading to hate. Gene and Finny‚ who somehow managed to become friends‚ have completely different views of each other. Finny wanted to be friends with Gene‚ but had trouble facing the reality that Gene felt differently.

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    Mr. Timothy Johnson English 24 October 2007 In William Faulkner’s memorable short story‚ “A Rose For Emily”‚ the main character‚ Emily Grierson‚ is very complex and not easily forgotten. In order to fully grasp and comprehend her character traits‚ we also have to take into consideration her way of life and other external factors that contributed to her character. First and foremost‚ she embodies the pre-war tradition of the South and this makes her very averse to change. Miss Emily is also

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