Superman is a beloved hero. He is loved by many. He got his start in DC comics. He is commonly associated with Louis Lane. He was brought to life by highschool students in Cleveland‚ Ohio in 1933. The students later sold him to DC comics in 1938. Superman is so loved because he gives people hope and provides safety. Superman is an alien from the planet krypton therefore he has superhuman abilities. His powers include but are not limited to Superhuman strength. Limitless speed‚ Superhuman vision (including
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Quotes Her views change as the play progresses. When she hears what her father has done to Eva‚ she says ’but these girls aren’t cheap labour - they’re people’ (p19) At the end she repeats the words of the Inspector’s last speech - ’fire and blood and anguish’ (p71)‚ and unlike the elder Birlings is genuinely changed by the night’s events. She is horrified by her own part in Eva’s story. She feels full of guilt for her jealous actions and blames herself as "really responsible." Priestley uses Sheila to
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Themes Dangerous Knowledge The pursuit of knowledge is at the heart of Frankenstein‚ as Victor attempts to surge beyond accepted human limits and access the secret of life. Likewise‚ Robert Walton attempts to surpass previous human explorations by endeavoring to reach the North Pole. This ruthless pursuit of knowledge‚ of the light (see “Light and Fire”)‚ proves dangerous‚ as Victor’s act of creation eventually results in the destruction of everyone dear to him‚ and Walton finds himself perilously
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by being ruthless. This can be shown in the book My bloody Life‚ by Reymundo Sanchez‚ that takes place in Chicago. Throughout this book‚ Reymundo points out the ruthlessness in the main character that gains his power only by being that. Reymundo quotes‚ “I was digging up my own grave because I wanted to be accepted. I wanted to be looked up to. The only way I knew of achieving this status among the gang members was to commit as many violent acts as possible… Finally those around me stopped thinking
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"meeting every man as you find him‚ for we are all made the same under habit or robe or rags." Is a quote by Brother Cadfeal which explains his nature toward humanity as a whole. With this one sentence he is showing his compassion and his belief in everyone being made in the image of God. Brother Cadfeal is a monk who lived during the 1200s‚ however his career started with him as a soldier in the army helping others in his own way. Now as a monk he has become a skilled physician who enjoys solving
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Marcus: Oh‚ don’t worry‚ I think your mum is keen on him. Ali: [Shouting] She’s not keen on him! She’s only keen on me! ________________________________________ Christine: You will end up childless and alone. Will: Well‚ fingers crossed‚ yeah. ________________________________________ Will: I want to go out with her‚ OK. I’d like her to be my girlfriend‚ here I said it. Marcus: How brilliant! ________________________________________ [Fiona is crying] Fiona: Will‚ am I a bad mother? Will:
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John committed adultery with Abigail Williams. But feeling so bad for his actions he never wanted to commit adultery again “I will cut off my hand before I’ll ever reach for you again” page 22 act one. This quote shows an extreme bloody image to emphasize the strength and determination that John will never cheat again. But Abigail did not feel the same she proclaims that John Proctor is in love with her. But John denies the accusation and claims that his love
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because some of Beowulf’s most important traits as an hero include bravery he is not scared to do anything‚ loyalty to his leader and people ‚ superhuman physical strength‚ and the willingness to risk his life for the greater good for everyone. A quote from the story that represents his bravery is “Beowulf best weapon was himself‚ he put all his faith on that”. Beowulf kills Grendel’s mother‚ Grendel and the dragon‚ all of which are impossible to kill because they are too strong and no one else
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that’s all there is to it". Tears came to his eyes. "It’s a hard thing to be a Jew. But now I understand what Mickey says- it’s a harder thing to stay one". He raised a hand sadly toward me. "Look at you." Defender of the Faith/ Philip Roth. The quote above is the part in the Defender of Faith which is a conversation between Grossbart and Marx. Grossbart asks Marx to go out of the army to attend the Passover dinner. Throughout the story we come to understand that Grossbart is taking advantage of
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“Seize the day” or in Latin‚ Carpe Diem‚ is a theme used throughout the film Dead Poets Society. The English professor‚ Mr. Keating‚ uses the quote of “sucking the marrow out of life” to encourage his students to seize every moment the day has to offer and to never waste it. One of Mr. Keating’s students‚ Charles Dalton‚ displays Carpe Diem in such a way that it turns out to have negative results. Charles Dalton’s acts of publishing an article in the school newspaper‚ punching a fellow classmate
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