After reading A Memoir of a Bilingual Childhood” by Richard Rodriguez‚ and “Mother Tongue” by Amy Tan‚ I found that being bicultural is one of the best qualities I could have. Speaking two languages‚ eating different kinds of foods‚ and celebrating my culture are some of the advantages of being bicultural. Although my family and I live in the U.S we follow the customs and traditions of America and Pakistan. I have learned to speak three languages‚ including English. I eat a variety of foods and celebrate
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Analysis of ‘Beach Burial’ Kenneth Slessor’s poignant poem‚ ‘Beach Burial’ contemplates on the improper and unfair burial that the Australian soldiers‚ who were at war with the Germans during World War 2‚ receive as a result of the fact that they could not get back home. The main idea that the poet was trying to get across was that as a result of the soldiers not being able to get a proper burial‚ they are not able to be recognized and are considered to be just another casualty of war:
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A Day at the Beach Dear teacher‚ Last holiday‚ i went to the beach at my hometown as i wanted to enjoy the beautiful beach and release my stress since i’ve got plenty of times during the holiday. Upon arriving i quickly rush to the beach. As I observe‚ the waves from the shore look fun and almost innocent as they crest and then crash over one another. I can taste the salt in the air and the sun reflects off the water in brilliant colors of rainbow. The clear blue sky with birds
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Price Peters Ms. Sosbee English III AP Period 1 19 October 2012 Grandpa Peters He was a man of intelligence and principle. He was one of the men who stood over President John F. Kennedy as he was closely being examined by a team of six the lead surgeons in their fields. This describes the impactful man‚ my Grandfather‚ Dr. Paul Conrad Peters senior. Jolly and delighted‚ I always wanted to rush to my grandfather’s house whether it was Christmas or just for some social occasion. The opportunity
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When I was a child I could remember some of the great times in my life. I share many memories with family‚ friends‚ and loved ones who have supported me this far. I am very fortunate to have had such a loving group people around me. Today‚ I am enjoying the promise of great future because of the hard work that has been instilled in me. As a child‚ growing up was not easy for me but I had great support to bring me through this far. Therefore‚ since I was a child I have been encircled with positive
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How is the experience of exile dealt with in Palestinian memoirs? The experience of exile is dealt with differently depending on the memoir‚ but the overall picture received is one of feeling lost‚ unwelcomed‚ isolated and being unable to fully integrate into their new society. Memoirs often provide an insight into the lives of different types of people‚ Ghada Karmi’s ‘In search of Fatima’ memoir provides a detailed look at the life and experiences in exile from the Palestinian perspective. Karmi
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want to go. The two major places vacationed at is the beach and the city. There are many differences between these places‚ such as landscapes‚ the pace of life‚ and activities. There are also similarities between these vacation spots as well‚ such as booking places to stay and doing research on each vacation spot. The first major difference between vacationing on the beach or in a city is the kind of activities you are able to do. On the beach‚ for example‚ you can go sailing‚ fishing‚ surfing‚ skiing
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As a form of metal detecting‚ beach metal detecting has grown immensely in popularity over recent years. Not only is it a fun‚ healthy‚ outdoor activity but with more and more people on public beaches these days it can be profitable as well. Here are some basic tips to help you enjoy and profit from detecting on the beach and sand: TIP #1 While all-round detectors have led good finds‚ to be really successful in beach metal detecting you need a specialized detector. Using normal metal detectors
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vacation. Throughout the course of his rite of passage‚ there are many elements of the world around him which represent his evolving mindset. The seed for this change is first planted when he notices a separate bay for the first time on the way to a beach to which he has gone for many years prior. The beaches in which the story takes place are structured in a way that represents both the known and the unknown. On the first day of their vacation‚ Jerry and his mom walk down a path that
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Amanda Matya The Beach The bright sun emerges up over the water‚ like a giant lollipop coming out over the horizon. The sky fills with its fierce pink and orange glow. A strong gust of wind blows past me‚ warms my face and the fresh scent of the salty ocean water makes its way through my nostrils as I take a deep breath taking it all in. The warmth of the sun covers my whole body like a blanket. You can hear the faint sounds of seagulls in the distance out searching for their morning breakfast
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