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    within the limits of reason and morality. Having freedom equals having the power to think‚ to speak‚ and to act without externally imposed restrains. As a matter of fact‚ finding freedom in order to live free is the common idea in Plato with "The Allegory of the Cave"; Henry David Thoreau with " Where I lived and What I lived for"; and Jean Paul Sartre with " Existentialism". Generally‚ Plato‚ Thoreau‚ and Sartre suggested that human life should be free. They differ in what that freedom is. Plato

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    2017 Allegory in the movie- "The Great Gatsby." The movie - The Great Gatsby‚ produced in 1974 and is based on the Novel The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald written in 1925 - is an allegory of the American dream. The story in many ways shows the life of Americans in reference to the American dream and how it is difficult to attain the dream. An allegory is a setting‚ object‚ story‚ colors or a picture that when interpreted can reveal hidden meanings. It is difficult to distinguish allegory from

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    Ian O’Connor’s article‚ “You can knock Colin Kaepernick -- don’t call him un-American”‚ presents an argument to the reader that the criticism of the character and patriotism of San Francisco 49ers quarterback‚ Colin Kaepernick‚ is unwarranted. O’Connor argues that Kaepernick’s recent actions of riding the bench for the playing of the national anthem during the team’s preseason illustrates an essential principle of American ideals‚ the right to freedom of expression. While not the most scholarly in

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    San Diego Chicken Pie Shop Report: Located on 2633 El Cajon Blvd San Diego CA‚ 92104 (between Hamilton St. and Oregon St.) Serves traditional American comfort food The prices are very reasonable ranging from 5 to 7 dollars They serve good sized portions that are worth the money They have been in business and have been a North Park landmark since 1938 Open 7 days a week from 10am to 8pm Dine In or Take Out The menu is an old fashioned two sided menu that is straight to the point with black

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    The allegory of the cave in Plato’s Republic is a metaphor meant to illustrate Plato’s views on knowledge but also strengthens his perception of the noble lie in society‚ an idea that is still very relevant today. It is designed to ask the fundamental question of: “What is the truth?” This is a clear reference Plato’s ideology that rests upon the sworn duty that Guardians make towards the state and it is hence emphasized by this analogy. The journey that one makes to be able to attain that superior

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    all away. with these events being similar to plato’s Allegory of the cave‚ it is a were thought to think a hero exists. Plato’s Allegory of the cave does‚ in fact‚ have a hero because it follows the Hero’s Journey. Joseph Campbell‚ born in 1904 and died 1987‚ was most famous for his theory of “Monomyth”. In all of Campbell’s study‚ he looked at what myths‚ from different cultures‚ had in common instead of looking for the differences. The American professor discovered a single story that every culture

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    storage‚ and enjoying the food. The painting by Wayne ThieBaud Pie Counter (Figure 5.15) deal with food as a visual display and as a popular icon rather than as nutrition for the body. The object- pie- is a clear relation to the food that we consume‚ but it also manifest a context which also illustrates the standardization and plentifulness in contemporary mass-produced cafeteria food. Those features are also very appealing to Americans‚ which is also why the consumption of those goods is plentiful

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    Sweet Potato Pie Eugenia Collier From up here on the fourteenth floor‚ my brother Charley looks like an insect scurrying among other insects. A deep feeling of love surges through me. Despite the distance‚ he seems to feel it‚ for he turns and scans the upper windows‚ but failing to find me‚ continues on his way. I watch him moving quickly—gingerly‚ it seems to me—down Fifth Avenue and around the corner to his shabby taxicab. In a moment he will be heading back uptown. I turn from the window

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    “You Don’t Say” Insert Name Interpersonal Communication In our American culture‚ we tend to say many things that do not make much sense to other cultures. We have numerous silly expressions known as idioms. If someone from a different culture came to America and heard our idioms‚ they could definitely become confused. There are so many idioms that could be completely misunderstood. For example‚ Johnny and Gina were arguing and Johnny always brings up old grudges while they fought. One could

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    this such as the man from The Allegory of the Cave and Chimamanda Adichi‚ while others such as the woman from The Lunch Date‚ cannot form new perspectives and base outlooks on assumptions and stereotypes. Being a critical thinker requires a person to gain and use knowledge to develop a perspective on what they know. A great example being a critical thinker is it requires people to gain knowledge and consider all possibilities. This is well demonstrated in “Allegory of the Cave”. When Socrates says;

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