On what did little Miss Moffett sit? 14 Which planet is closest to the Sun? 15 Give the names of two of the "Seven Ancient Wonders of the World". 16 Who composed "Rhapsody in Blue"? 17 What is the "Solar System"? 18 Who wrote the play‚ "A Streetcar Named Desire”? 19 What poetic work is Omar Khayyam famous for? 20 For what accomplishment is Sir Isaac Newton best known? 21 Various facets of the Steam Engine were invented‚ over time‚ by many individuals. One individual eventually perfected the machine
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Expository Essay – Gattaca Parents should/ shouldn’t be allowed to choose the genetic make-up of their children‚ regardless of whether they want to eliminate genetic disorders or give them desirable characteristics. Parents shouldn’t be allowed to choose the genetic make-up of their children‚ regardless of whether they want to eliminate genetic disorders of give them desirable characteristics. Parents should not be allowed to genetically engineer their children because who would want to live
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2014 Unit 3: Encountering conflict‚ Expository Essay by Tristan Parag Prompt: ‘In times of conflict people can act in extraordinary ways’ Conflict permeates every aspect of our lives‚ it is inevitable and inescapable. But It is how we choose to conduct ourselves in these times of conflict that define who we are and how we are viewed in society. "Conflict builds character. Crisis defines it.” Those were the words of Senior Master Sergeant Steven V.Thulon‚ which demonstrates how conflict can change
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In ’A Streetcar Named Desire’ and ’A Doll’s House’ we are presented with characters that are trapped by their social circumstances. For instance Blanche DuBois is deeply affected by her social circumstances‚ as she believes that she needs to suit the expectations set for women of that time. Similarly‚ Nora’s freedom is limited by her high social standing‚ as Torvald Helmer places restrictions on her freedom to protect his own social image. However‚ it is not only the characters’ social circumstances
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Prompt: ‘Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely’ – (Lord John E.E.D. Acton) Topic: Write an expository essay exploring how the prompt relates to the context of power and Animal Farm. Power is a reality. Almost all societies‚ developed or primitive‚ have systems of government in which authority figures direct and shape the structure of their communities. Moreover‚ these figures may be drawn to government through a genuine wish to enhance the welfare of the people‚ and assist with important public
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In A Streetcar Named Fancy‚ Williams demonstrates the truth of individuals’ lives‚ a persevering worry of his all through his written work profession. He composed this play trusting he was going to bite the dust‚ so he expounded on what he felt should have been said. When it was first exhibited‚ the play was viewed as stunning as a result of its candid introduction of sexual issues. Williams did not depend on authenticity alone to depict reality. In A Streetcar Named Seek as in different plays
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‘Oedipus Rex’ and ‘Streetcar’ | Similarities | Contrasts | Clever Points | Actions / Events | Both ‘Oedipus Rex’ and ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ have scenes where a character’s past is revealed‚ whether it is to other characters or to the audience (e.g. Oedipus’ parentage or Blanche’s past). This shows an underlying tone that they cannot fully escape their past‚ whether it is an eventual surfacing (in A Streetcar Named Desire) or an abrupt revelation (in Oedipus Rex). This is linked
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A Streetcar Named Desire- Historical‚ cultural‚ political and social notes Historical context: Tennessee Williams was working on Streetcar at the end of WW2 but there is very little mention made of the war. Despite the fact that the events of the war had been cataclysmic‚ they receive only a brief mention in the play. This is characteristic of all of Tennessee Williams’ plays. That said‚ many writers at the time were concerned with the idea that‚ whilst great leaps forward were being
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further reveal his/her personality traits. You might also add how his/her behaviour relates to the surroundings and cultural setting. The essay is based on Scenes 1 and 2. Word limit: 800 Tennessee Williams uses very specific and detailed stage directions to indicate the emotions‚ thoughts and actions of his characters in his famous play “A Streetcar Named Desire”. We communicate with much more than words. Most of the messages we send other people are nonverbal‚ these include our facial expressions
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Folio Task 3 – Expository Writing 1. To accomplish great things‚ we must not only act‚ but also dream; not only plan‚ but also believe. Statement of explanation: This piece of writing is in the form of an expository essay. The purpose of this expository essay is to explore and discuss what it means to accomplish great things‚ and how these dreams and aspirations can be anything more than just a dream. This essay agrees with the statement that ‘to accomplish great things‚ we must not only act
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