The novel‚ Cinder‚ provided an enjoyable use of techniques‚ however‚ some of the book’s elements are flawed. Before the positives are presented‚ I would like to point out the crucial flaw in the plot. The poorly-timed subplot was excessively romantic‚ drowning out the suspense and action‚ which caused a loss of effect and tension due to the addition of romantic flairs. The romance that proved to be the biggest detriment to the main plot was the romance between Cinder and Prince/Emperor Kai. This
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named commander-in-chief of the Papal States. Francesco spent most of his career in the Papal Service. His son‚ Francesco Maria II was the last Duke of Urbino from his bloodline. This portrait of Francesco Maria della Rovere was created between 1536 and 1538. It illustrates the use of armor within a portrait‚ not necessarily for battle but to portray his social status as a Duke. He is shown in beautiful‚ shining armor. He
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The Crucible – Character Essay: Abigail Williams In the play The Crucible‚ written by Arthur Miller‚ Abigail Williams is a very manipulative‚ seductive‚ and dishonest person. She is constantly caught up in a lie or is in the presence of trying to manipulate a person or a group of people. This vicious antagonist will stop at nothing to attain her demented goals. Although‚ in the end‚ Abigail’s persuasive lies do not get her what she really wants‚ her actions throughout the play influence many events
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“Emperor of China; Self-Portrait of K’ang-hsi” Emperor K’ang-hsi was one of the greatest Chinese emperors of all time. Ruling from 1662 to 1722 he was also one of the longest ruling emperors in Chinese history and for that matter the world. K’ang-hsi brought China to long-term stability and relative wealth after years of war and chaos. Jonathan Spence writes from the eyes of K’ang-hsi getting his information from K’ang-hsi’s own writings. Though a little biased towards himself this book still
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☤ - self-care/first aid habits Modern verse: Determined by age and verse is how Han will care for himself. Han as a teenager … — you would cringe at the way he cares for himself: he just doesn’t. As cliche as it sounds‚ Han would be your stereotypical example of a young‚ troubled teen with messy auburn hair‚ tight pants‚ an old‚ wrinkled leather jacket‚ and a smile brighter than a star going nova. Whether it’s getting into fights in school‚ fights out of school‚ fights around the school
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Sherbs 1 Garrett Sherbs 12/21/10 Period 6 Schultz Peter Progresses Ender’s brother‚ Peter‚ is an aggressive and emotional person. Peter expresses his anger toward Ender by physically abusing him. Peter also threatens to harm Ender multiple times. He believes that Ender is a third and should not be as intelligent as he is. Peter also neglects Ender‚ but then when Ender is crying in his room Peter comforts him as an older brother should. However‚ Peter exhibits himself as an emotional troubled
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1. What are portraits? Pictures of individuals in which their face and expression are the primary focus. 2. What are candid shots? What are posed shots? Compare and contrast some of the advantages and disadvantages to these two approaches. Candid shots are taken when the person is unaware that the photograph is being taken. Posed shots are ones when the person knows which way to look and which expression to do. Candid shots are good because they are taken at random moments and can capture true emotion
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Johnny Analysis Essay As Henry Ford once said‚ “My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me.” This quote relates to Ponyboy’s relationship with Johnny as he makes Johnny a better person through many of the challenges they face together. The Outsiders‚ by S.E. Hinton‚ is a story about a boy who struggles with the division of two gangs‚ the Socs and the Greasers. He faces many obstacles in his life regarding his own family and the Socs. One character in the story is Johnny who is Ponyboy’s
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Character Essay of Simon - Lord of the Flies The appearance of Simon in the novel The Lord of the Flies is of great significance and is substantial for the development of the story because he made lots of points in the story. First of all‚ it is important to state that he sent simple‚ yet deep messages throughout the novel‚ with morals behind them. Religiously speaking‚ Simon can be identified as the Christ-figure in the story. Simon also had a very specific role in the novel in being the character
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Invent a Character By Kimberly Dana‚ Award-Winning Author ©Kimberly Dana Invent a Character - Introduction About the Packet: During author visitations‚ kids will often ask me how I invent my characters. I tell them I think about someone interesting - then I think about their favorite candy bar. They chuckle and I say‚ “Seriously! This is how well you need to know and understand your characters.” In order to help kids invent their character‚ I’ve created this ready-to-use/student-friendly
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