is lastly used when the man describes himself to the woman. The last line of the poem also leaves a sense of mystery in the reader. Wole Soyinka brings out a great use of irony in this poem. In this poem‚ the narrator is describe being genuinely apologetic for his skin color‚ even though he has no reason to be sorry for something which he was born with and has no control over. we can also see that the narrator is an intelligent person by his use of high diction and quick wit. The landlady is also
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spoke with Captain Spangler about the importance of district coverage in order to provide for the citizens in Station forty fours district. I also addressed not getting permission from the battalion chief to leave district. Captain Spangler was apologetic and regrets leaving the district uncovered‚ he assured me this will not happen again. This meeting was considered an oral counseling‚ I am confident this will not happen again‚ but I did remind him if it were to happen‚ I would have to follow progressive
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My friend has been such a delightful and influential person in my life. She is apologetic and leads me on the right path. My friend gives me helpful guidance when I feel disheartened or hurt at times and I am so grateful to have a true friend who will stand up for me‚ shield me‚ tell me I was wrong and show and heartening way to do the right thing in life and I appreciate her honesty and integrity toward me and my family. I feel as though my friend will always support me whether I’m right or wrong
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Summary of “Apologizing for the Past for a Better Future” In Jason A. Edwards’ (2010) article “Apologizing for the Past for a Better Future‚” he examines the phenomena of collective apology made by the political leaders of Canada‚ Australia and America. All these political leaders apologized for the damages caused by historical wrongdoings because of bad decision making during wars or other situations. Collective apology is a way to apologize to people by acknowledging
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not able to hide their crimes as the Saints did. They were not disruptive in school although teachers still had a bias towards them. They constantly faced police harassment and when they were confronted they showed hostility compared to the Saints apologetic
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I am apologetic I have not written to you sooner but my current situation gives me limited access to pen and paper. The story I am about to tell you is one that is even hard for me to believe! After finishing my last letter to you and departing from the ship‚ I began my march towards death with no direction or care. I pushed on for what felt like hours before I finally succumbed to the cold and laid down on the sled‚ waiting for death to come. I could feel myself slipping into a deep sleep and my
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find it. Sadly‚ this can be a vicious circle: People who lack self-confidence can find it difficult to become successful. After all‚ most people are reluctant to back a project that’s being pitched by someone who was nervous‚ fumbling and overly apologetic. On the other hand‚ you might be persuaded by someone who speaks clearly‚ who holds his or her head high‚ who answers questions assuredly‚ and who readily admits when he or she does not know something. Self-confident people inspire confidence in
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The mainstream becoming of social media has had a colossal impact on the economics of everyday life and how businesses are conducted. There has been an observable surge in those using the social media to interact with brands. While queries‚ complaints and questions are mostly left unanswered‚ websites like Twitter do offer a reach that serves of pivotal importance. In cases of unsatisfactory experiences pertaining to goods and services‚ instead of contacting the relevant company’s customer support
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“Telephone Conversation” “Madam‚ I warned‚/ I hate a wasted journey- I am African” (4-5). This gives the reader instantly the subtle wit that is being portrayed due to the ignorance of having to be apologetic for something the writer cannot control. Wole Soyinka’s poem “Telephone Conversation” gives us a prime example of the aggressive humor and irony of the racial profiling handed out to the negro community where one’s education and merit does not trump racism in the view of the wealthy white
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Reflection on “Shooting an Elephant” “I was hated by… people” and “the only time…been important enough” are words that jump out at me revealing Orwell’s low self-esteem and low self-worth. His essay describes the events that turn his luck enabling him to feel a pseudo-sense of control and authority over the Burmese. Opportunity presents itself in the form of an elephant running amok‚ leaving a trail of destruction and death behind. Unfortunately he gives in to pressure exerted by the locals and does
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