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    One of the ways that Christopher and his parents show affection for each other without excessive‚ physical contact is the special routines they have for each other. Christopher despises physical contact‚ so much so that he sometimes becomes violent when grabbed‚ like when a police officer does just that in the beginning of the novel. After Christopher is arrested for assault‚ his dad drives to the jailhouse to explain the situation. Christopher then describes how his father comforts him in similar

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    It is difficult for the reader to feel much affection for the protagonist in Wolff’s memoir. Do you agree? This Boy’s Life‚ set in America in the 1950’s‚ is a compelling memoir by Tobias Wolff‚ whom recreates the frustrations and cruelties faced throughout his adolescence‚ as he fights for identity and self-respect. During this period of time‚ America underwent major changes in the political and economic spheres‚ which in turn were responsible for its social makeover. Society in this time was geared

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    Suffering soul in scientific age Outlines Introduction What is soul? Relationship between soul and body Why Soul is suffering in scientific age? Scientific age and inventions Food of soul is affection Soul needs spirituality Body needs materialistic pleasures Conclusion As flower needs water and sun shine for blooming‚ as similar soul needs love of Almighty God? Love of Almighty Allah who is merciful and benevolent is very essential for the gratification of human soul. Soul gets glow

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    country‚ even within the same city. No matter what culture we call our own‚ there are distinct differences between that of other cultures around us. One of the major differences occurs in the realm of family; family affection to be more specific. When talking about family affection‚ we should consider many different aspects. It was my task and privilege to explore these aspects. I consider myself having a strong American culture. My family has been here for many years and has adopted the "American

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    Is Affection Necessary for Happiness? The Four Loves‚ authored by British novelist C.S. Lewis‚ is often viewed as one of the best books written on the subject of love as it pertains to religion. In the book‚ Lewis covers many ideas including the four types of love which include: storgé (empathetic love/affection)‚ philia love (the love between friends)‚ Eros (erotic/romantic love)‚ and Agapé (the unconditional ‘God’ love). In this book‚ Lewis also covers the differences between need and gift love;

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    Introduction: C.S. Lewis writes about God-love and Gift-love and the differences between both. He starts off describing Need-love. The best I can describe Need-love is in this passage on page 2: "We are born helpless. As soon as we are fully conscious we discover loneliness. We need others physically‚ emotionally‚ intellectually; we need them if we are to know anything‚ even ourselves." We can perceive Need-love to be selfish but as C.S. Lewis uses an example to describe how Need-love is not

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    The Four Loves Chapter 2: Affection (storgé) I. Storgé–“affection‚ especially of parents to offspring” (31) II. Maternal love is gift-love‚ but also need-love: it needs to be needed. (32) Was it Maternal Affection or a more sublime love that kept the Blessed Virgin at her crucified Son’s side? III. Affection attaches itself to what is familiar‚ even if it lacks attractive qualities. (33‚ 32) A. Is often mixed with the other loves‚ e.g.‚ friendship‚ erotic love‚ and seals their gaps. (34–35)

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    to his express affection towards and support for his children. In order to maintain a healthy father and son/daughter relationship‚ the father needs to both express affection towards his children‚ while also supporting his kids. However‚ expressing emotion is not the easiest thing for a man to do. Men have a habit of concealing their emotions in order to maintain masculinity and power in their household. Like many other fathers‚ Okonkwo lacks the ability to express his affection towards his children

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    In my experience‚ Americans tend to show their affection more‚ while Asians show tough love for their children. Many Asian parents believe that if they provide food‚ clothes‚ and shelter‚ then they have accomplished their roles as parents. Many times when my parents or grandparents call me‚ the first thing

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    Affection may be expressed by such verbal messages as “I love you” or “I care for you.” Affection may also expressed by such nonverbal messages as a kiss‚ a hug‚ or a caress. “The importance of affection in human social interaction has been heralded for some time. For example‚ Rotter‚ Chance‚ and Phares (1972) referred to ‘love and affection’ as one of six fundamental human needs. Frank (1973) and Koch (1959) both stressed the importance of affection and warmth in therapeutic

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