Entre les Murs 1) Democracy? a. The class is filled with of people diverse background 2) Integration a. Wei vs Souleymane a.i. Wei’s parents portrayed as attempting to assimilate themselves by learning the language a.ii. Souleymane’s mother who does not speak any French and does not seem inclined to assimilate into the society with her traditional garb and insistence on speaking her mother tongue. The languages divide as a reflection of a bigger divide? b. The formal French language and
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Honors English 2 Period 3 James 5-17-13 Outside Reading: Les Miserables by Victor Hugo The historical fiction novel‚ Les Miserables‚ is written by Victor Hugo. The tragic figure named Jean Valjean is compelled by his past‚ desires‚ ambitions‚ obligations‚ and influences of others. Jean is an ex-convict and has been recently released. Everyone knows of the dastardly crimes he have performed not long ago. As he is left alone in the wilderness with
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In Victor Hugo’s novel Les Miserable’s‚ one character plays a part in each of the other character’s lives. Cosette‚ a little girl‚ is created to develop the rest of the “miserables” throughout the book. Fantine‚ Cosette’s mother‚ digs herself into the shameless lifestyle of prostitution and poverty‚ while trying to support Cosette. The Thenardiers become her home while her mother leaves in search for work. There‚ Cosette is used to clean and work. Through Cosette‚ the Thenardier’s are shown as they
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A Model of Christian Charity (excerpts) Governor John Winthrop (1630 on board the Arbella) [pic] Introduction John Beardsley This is Winthrop’s most famous thesis‚ written on board the Arbella‚ 1630. Winthrop’s genius was logical reasoning combined with a sympathetic nature. Winthrop’s intent was to prepare the people for planting a new society in a perilous environment‚ but his practical wisdom is timeless. Redacted and introduced by John Beardsley‚
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‘Ce que le théâtre peut montrer de plus émouvant est un caractère en train de se faire‚ le moment du choix‚ de la libre décision qui engage une morale et toute une vie’ (Sartre). Discuss Sartre’s presentation of Hugo in the light of this statement. The play Les Mains sales (1948)‚ by Jean-Paul Sartre‚ explores the implication of the author’s existential philosophies on both the individual and society through the protagonist‚ Hugo‚ and the moments of choice that he faces. In the course of the
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assess alternative courses of actions. If I would have communicated this issue immediately with my leaders‚ then I wouldn’t be in this type of situation. We‚ as an office‚ could have avoided several issues and could have been better prepared for this case and having all the documents settled in time for the assigned court date. By not communicating properly we have been rushed to try and resolve this issue‚ which in turn takes its toll on office proficiency. Failing to communicate ruins comradery
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is acceptable and the extent that is tolerable. Throughout Le Guin’s story the theme of experiences influencing morality is consistent as well. “[Some
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people authority means different things. Throughout French cultural and literary history‚ there are thousands of examples of authority in plays‚ poetry and emblems and‚ in many cases‚ these authorities are inextricably linked. Hierarchical authority is not laid out in black and white; it is a complex power. In Corneille’s Le Cid‚ the audience is introduced to the power of hierarchical authority before even beginning to read
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Purpose: The purpose of this lab is to develop a deeper understanding of LeChatelier’s Principle by observing several systems at chemical equilibrium and interpreting the effects of varying concentrations and temperature. The principle states that if systems at equilibria are altered or disturbed in any form‚ the equilibria will shift to reduce the disturbing influence ( Catalyst‚ 186). In a 3 part experiment‚ we analyzed the outcome of changes in reactant and product concentrations‚ equilibrium
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Belinda Walsh “Change is part of the human condition and affects myself‚ others and the world in diverse and complex ways.” To what extent does this statement apply to change as represented in Nam Le’s two short stories and your own related text? I have developed to a great extent and understanding of the way change is diverse and complex and is very much of the human condition and how it can affect the world and others in it and myself. Change has taught me that people can be different and still
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