The Odyssey and The Pearl: Loyalty Loyalty to another person or to a cause may be an admirable trait‚ but it can lead to either positive or negative consequences. In Homer’s epic The Odyssey and John Steinbeck’s novel The Pearl there are characters that show great examples of this trait. Penelope in The Odyssey and Juana in The Pearl are the most obvious‚ although there are many. Penelope stayed loyal to Odysseus while he was on his twenty-year journey and Juana stayed by her husband through
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How does the setting influence the plot‚ conflicts and/or characters? Girl with a Pearl earring depicts life in 17th century Delft‚ a small Dutch city. The book is based on real life painting “Girl with a Pearl Earring” which influenced the books setting. 17th century in Delft the protestants and catholic were separated and attended different churches. Griet was the daughter of a Protestant Delft tile painter. Her father lost the ability to see in an accident‚ therefore Griet must work for a
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Feature Article Forbidden Love The novel Girl with a Pearl Earring should definitely be included on the Novel Ideas book club reading list. Elyshia Hickey reveals why this fascinating‚ historical and romantic story will appeal to an adolescent audience‚ as it explores the theme of sensual awakening. Set in 17th century Delft‚ Chevalier’s novel explores the deep but forbidden love between a young maid and her master. The author’s clever combination of an intriguing story‚ remarkable characters
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Gwen Johnson English I Ithaca By: Constantine Cavafy Allusion is a reference to a historical or literary person‚ place or even with which the reader is assumed to be familiar. In the poem‚ "Ithaca"‚ the author refers to Lestrygonians‚ Cyclopes‚ and the Poseidon. Lestrygonians are cannibals who destroy all of Odysseus’ ships except his own and kill the crews. A Cyclops is a ficticious creature with one eye. A Poseidon is a fierce monster. "Ithaca" By: Constantine Cavafy When you start on your
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On December 7th‚ 1941 ‚ Pearl Harbor was attacked by Japanese forces. The next day‚ Franklin D. Roosevelt addressed the United States Congress with his memorable “a date which will live in infamy” speech . This speech had two purposes: 1. To urge Congress to formally declare war on Japan (which they did just minutes later)‚ and 2. To rally the American people to support the war effort. Yesterday‚ December 7‚ 1941 — a date which will live in infamy — the United States of America was suddenly
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Make a copy of this doc. Then... Pearl Harbor Interactive Timeline Directions: Go to: http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/multimedia/interactive/pearl-harbor /?ar_a=1 and click on “Attack map”. Use the interactive map to answer the following questions. Please ensure you not only use the map but also read the “full Stories” and “I was there” segments. Attach this doc to edmodo when complete. Be sure your name is on it. 1. What is the exact date of the attack on Pearl Harbor? December 7‚ 1941
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“The Girl with a Pearl Earring” was titled as “The girl with a Turban”. This painting is also referred by many as the Mona Lisa of the North or the Dutch Mona Lisa. It is believed that the girl in this painting is Vermeer’s oldest daughter. Although there is no proof which suggests it is his daughter in this painting‚ her facial features appeared in several Vermeer’s artworks. However‚ his use of various techniques makes it hard to compare their faces. The Girl with the Pearl Earring is believed
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little support from her own family‚ society has created useless labels that we seem to must have‚ in order to live a decent life. Why is Tammy’s son so ashamed of their humble home? Why is he ashamed of how Tammy dresses? Because society has taught us that you MUST own a nice middle class home‚ you need to look gorgeous at all times‚ don’t you dare to not put make up on‚ wear your designer clothes‚ and live the so call American dream. If we lived in another dimension where
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Franklin D. Roosevelt Pearl Harbor Speech Franklin Roosevelt - Pearl Harbor Speech December 8‚ 1941 Pearl Harbor Speech by F.D.R. to the Congress of the United States Yesterday‚ Dec. 7‚ 1941 - a date which will live in infamy - the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan. The United States was at peace with that nation and‚ at the solicitation of Japan‚ was still in conversation with the government and its emperor looking
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Dr. Martin Luther King‚ Jr.‚ in his ever so memorable speech “I Have A Dream” utilizes allusions to historically significant documents such as Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address and Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence in order to prove the point that America was originally based off of all men being treated equally‚ yet not all civil rights are given to the African Americans. King is trying to truly convince all Americans‚ not just the audience listening to the speech in Washington‚ that African Americans
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