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    century. The main character of the book is a young and extremely handsome man named Dorian Gray. He is sitting to a painter called Basil Hallward. Basil is greatly inspired by the beauty of the boy and Dorian becomes painter´s muse. In the artist’s studio Dorian also meets Lord Henry Wotton‚ a man of great intellect and immoral views. When the painting is finished‚ Basil and Henry are shocked by the exquisiteness of the picture. Dorian also admires the way the picture depicts his look‚ but he becomes

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    rarely get such good beef noodles which is not overpowering in taste. What also interested me was the fact that in the menu‚ there was a guide on how to eat the dish. First‚ you need to squeeze the lime on your pho then add the bean sprouts and the basil after that‚ put the chili depending on your taste and finally‚ add the

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    Aja Naomi King once said‚ “There are people who do what they believe is right‚ but as they say‚ ’The road to hell is paved with good intentions.’” In The Tempest by Shakespeare‚ The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde‚ and Dr. Faustus by Christopher Marlowe‚ intentions blind each of the main characters into carrying out malicious actions. Dr. Faustus and Dorian Gray are both overcome by their intentions and cannot redeem themselves no matter how hard they try. However‚ Prospero manages to suppress

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    Combine starter‚ flour‚ salt‚ water‚ basil‚ and sun-dried tomatoes. After kneading until smooth‚ leave for 16 hours to rise. 2. What is the difference between a’smart’ and a’smart’? After shaping the dough‚ bake it in an oven that has been prepared for a further eight

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    character‚ Dorian Gray is an example of a person from a higher class. This twenty-year old and extremely handsome young man is regarded among society as an ideal of beauty. His Physical attractiveness draws the attention of a very talented painter Basil Hallward. He decides to immortalize Dorian’s beauty and paints his portrait. In the meantime Dorian meets cynical nobleman‚ Lord Henry Wotton. Just like everyone else‚ Lord Henry is astonished by the prettiness and innocence of Dorian. Henry is a charming

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    what its monstrous laws have made monstrous and unlawful.”(Pg. 22) At this point‚ Dorian is like a child exposed to the hopelessness of the world and is overcome by cruelty‚ and that is just the reality. He is shocked by what Lord Henry says‚ and Basil notices a new look in Dorian’s face for the first time. Lord Henry follows Dorian to the garden‚ and telling him that he should value his youth and beauty. He explains that beauty is the most important and valuable thing in the world. When they get

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    charming and beautiful boy who lived in London and who belonged to a noble family. When he met Basil Hallward‚ a painter‚ Dorian became the inspiration of this artist to make an authentic work of art: A picture based on the own Dorian Gray. This picture was considered the best of the works of Basil Hallward has ever done‚ to such a point that Dorian liked very much and‚ under the influence of a friend of Basil‚ Lord Henry‚ he make a deal with the devil for which Dorian would remain young eternally and

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    ST. AMBROSE OF MILAN St. Ambrose of Milan’s life (Sant Ambroggio de Milano in Italian) is a particularly fascinating story.  St. Ambrose was born around 339 in what is now France‚ the son of the Roman prefect of Gaul.  Following his his father’s footsteps‚ Ambrose embarked upon a career in law and politics and by 370 AD‚ hehad become the Imperial governor of Northern Italy.  When the episcopal see of Milan became vacant in 374‚ the people demanded that Saint Ambrose be made their bishop.  The neighboring

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    Butch’s child. She leaves Tennessee to escape her father and ends up in New York where she meets Ms. Eva and her granddaughter Ciel. Ms. Eva gives Mattie and her son Basil a place to stay rent free with her and Ciel. Long after Ms. Eva’s death Mattie and Basil makes that their home. Basil gets into trouble and kill a man during a bar fight. Basil gets arrested and Mattie puts her house up to bail him out of jail. Mattie loses her home because of this and is eventually forced to move to Brewster Place.

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