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    According to Alfred Kazin‚ “In every great novel of society... what counts is the reality behind the appearance” (Kazin‚ 1981‚ 297). In other words‚ he’s saying that the best books are those that include one or more realities behind appearances. The novel first I chose is called Perfect by Ellen Hopkins. This book has four main characters; Cara‚ Sean‚ Kendra‚ and Andre‚ who are all teens struggling to fit the ideal of perfection‚ even if it means hurting and lying to themselves and others. The other

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    Society’s opinions in the 1930s were based on appearances. In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird written by Harper Lee‚ this idea is portrayed. Where‚ she focuses on Scout and Jem as they grow up in Maycomb Alabama during the 1930s. They were always quick to make conclusions about others‚ but as they got older‚ they learned numerous times that appearances are deceiving from talking to three different people‚ Mrs. Dubose‚ Mr Dolphus Raymond‚ and Boo Radley. Harper Lee uses these characters to display

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    ENDICOTT COLLEGE VAN LOAN SCHOOL OF GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES The Eye of the Beholder: Appearance Discrimination in the Workplace Masters Thesis In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Organizational Management Program by Nicholas C. Zakas Heidi Tarr Henson‚ Ed.D‚ Research Advisor May 11‚ 2005 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW............................................................. 4 INTRODUCTION ...............................

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    Appearance and Reality in Macbeth William Shakespeare’s Macbeth displays an interesting use of different themes and motifs. A motif that is used throughout the play is the contrast between appearance and reality. This motif is simultaneously a theme in that the glaring contrast between the appearance and reality in Macbeth is used by Shakespeare to express that one should be careful of this contrast that exists in everyday life. In the very beginning of the play‚ the Three Witches allude the

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    The importance of attitude and appearance in the service encounter in retail and hospitality – HRM Essential Reading Notes What Is This Paper About? – About the survey undertaken The survey reported in this paper examines the nature and importance of the range of skills required by employers in the retail and hospitality industries Much research has focused on attempts by organisations to inculcate the right kind of attitude in their front-line employees. This paper points to the increasing

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    materialistic ‘American Dream’ give the appearance of perfection. However‚ for many‚ their lives are not as ideal as what they seem. Issues such as sexual abuse‚ mental illness‚ alcoholism‚ adultery‚ greed and restlessness‚ affect the lives of even those who appear to live the ‘American Dream.’ In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novels The Great Gatsby and Tender is the Night‚ the characters Daisy Buchanan and Nicole Diver give the appearance of a charmed existence‚ but it is in fact

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    POLBORUNGGAY ( Moringa oleifera Revo-Report) A Research Paper Presented to the Faculty of Science and Technology Department of Palawan National School Conducted By: Rodolfo H. Sayang Jr. Chiara Jayne G. Baluyut Princess Marie Angelou A. Favila SY: 2009-2010 II-Sampaguita TABLE OF CONTENTS PRELIMINARY PAGES a. Title Page 1 b. Table of Contents 2 c. Acknowledgment 3 CHAPTERS I. Introduction a. Background of the Study 4

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    Appearance Vs. Reality The way people act on the outside and who they really are on the inside may be two totally different things. Some people might pretend to be something they truly aren’t. that is what happened in ‘’Macbeth’’ written by Shakespeare to Macbeth‚ Banquo and Lady Macbeth. Banquo holds back true feelings as he is an honourable man and does not want to offend the people around him. In the presence of the witches‚ Banquo tries to warn Macbeth about them to be cautious in his actions

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    theme of reality versus appearance recurs throughout the play. The play‚ Hamlet makes references to how things appear versus the truth. Shakespeare’s Hamlet shows how things may not always be as they appear by the death of King Hamlet‚ Hamlet’s encounter with the ghost‚ the difference between feigning madness and real madness‚ and through the portrayal of a play within a play. The North American Edition of the Encarta® World English Dictionary states that the word appearance means “the way somebody

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    reality to show how Macbeth and Lady Macbeth need for power will corrupt them. William Shakespeare uses the theme of appearance and reality to explore the nature of human characteristics within The Tragedy of MacBeth. This theme is continually referenced throughout the poem. For instance‚ one of those situations is when Macbeth kills Duncan; while‚ trying to sell the appearance

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