Literary analysis of ‘Pygmalion’ by Bernard Shaw Shaw’s cleverly crafted and highly entertaining play mixes the Pygmalion myth from Ovid’s Metamorphoses‚ with a Victorian-day twist. Shaw’s Pygmalion combines dimensional characters‚ an entertaining plotline and vibrant themes in a way that truly encapsulates Victorian high society. Set in high society‚ Pygmalion follows a bet made by two upper class gentlemen: phonetics teacher‚ Higgins; and his linguist friend Colonel Pickering. Higgins
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In The Kite Runner‚ understanding Amir’s desire to be validated by Baba‚ his father‚ is key to understanding the reason behind many of Amir’s actions‚ such as betraying Hassan. Being able to be inside the minds of these characters‚ as both books were told in the first person‚ was essential in knowing why they acted in the way that they did. It made me consider that that kind of knowledge and ability to have an open mind
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sees the cowardice that Amir possesses and the constant need he has for his father’s approval. As the story progresses‚ Amir witnesses an act of evil in the aftermath of the kite running festival. He sees Hassan‚ his only friend‚ being raped by Assef‚ the town bully. Overwhelmed with horror and fear‚ Amir flees the scene‚ leaving his faithful friend behind. As a young boy‚ he seeks redemption for having abandoned his friend by seeking out physical pain as punishment. Amir narrates‚ “I hit him with
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Hazaras as if they are animals‚ and sometimes regardless of how close Hassan and Amir are‚ Amir participates in the discrimination as well. Although he didn’t always participate‚ he never actually stuck up for Hassan either. “People called Hazaras mice-eating‚ flat-nosed‚ load-carrying donkeys. I had heard some of the kids in the neighborhood yell those names to Hassan.” (Hosseini 9). Amir hears how the other Pashtuns speak to Hassan as a Hazara‚ and it’s definitely offensive. The Hazaras are being marginalized
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summary Chapter 15 opens with Amir landing in Peshawar. The city reminds him of Kabul the driver drops Amir off at Rahim Khan’s building..For the rest of the chapter‚ Amir and Rahim Khan talk about Afghanistan‚ the past‚ and Amir’s life in America. Here’s what they cover: Amir’s marriage to Soraya Taheri‚ Baba‚ and Amir’s education and writing. The conversation turns to the Taliban and Afghanistan. It sounds like Kabul has turned into a war zone between 1992 and 1996. Amir learns Rahim Khan is dying
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However‚ Amir was the exact opposite of his father. “I wasn’t like that.” (Hosseini p.21) This quote was Baba expressing angrily to his friend Rahim Khan about Amir being weak‚ shy‚ unathletic and for taking an interest in writing . Amir is aware of how his father feels and has the need to prove himself. Amir’s life and past experiences has created him to be very cowardly‚ selfish and dejected. His attitude towards some of the people who valued him‚ he will come regret in the future. Amir losing
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father-son relationships exemplify the ups and downs of life and how constant decisions impact one’s life. Amir longs to share a loving bond with his distant father‚ Baba; a distance caused by the secrets Baba has kept from Amir. Baba feels obliged to show Hassan great attention because he has kept secret that Hassan is his son‚ a fact that Amir is unaware of. The favoritism shown causes Amir to turn his back on his longtime friend and betray a companion that has always been loyal. Baba’s relationship
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between Amir and Hassan in The Kite Runner. However‚ there are apparent differences between their relationships‚ too. While Amir resents Hassan‚ Marjane only comforts Mehri. Additionally‚ while Amir and Hassan are raised as brothers (and are actually half brothers)‚ Marjane and Mehri actually have a positive‚ sisterly relationship. The similarities in their relationships stems not only from them being raised as siblings‚ but from the distinction between their social classes. Both Hassan and Mehri
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the Taliban in Afghanistan‚ Kabul is described as very peaceful. Children could walk the streets alone‚ and people seemed content. Kabul was carefree‚ with its kite flying tournaments every month and with Amir reading Hassan stories daily‚ under the shade of the pomegranate tree. When Amir returns to Kabul during the Taliban occupation‚ Kabul is described as being in turmoil. “Rubble and beggars. Everywhere I looked‚ that was what I saw... Now‚ though‚ they squatted at every street corner‚
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Company ProfileØ Production profileØ Product profile 13-27 5 Introduction To Project 28-30 6 Objectives Of The Study 31 7 Literature Review 32-33 8 Research Methodology 34-35 9 Financial Highlights 36-37 10 List Of Ratios 38-68 11 Inter Company Analysis 69-77 12 Growth Equilibrium 78-79 13 Multi DiscriminantAnalysis 80-81 14 Conclusions 82 15 Recommendations 83 16 Limitations 84 17 Bibliography 85-86 CHAPTER - 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this project is to analyse the financial
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