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    Queen Elizabeth I

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    The reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1558 – 1603) is often referred to as the Elizabethan or “Golden Age” in English history. She was responsible for English exploration of the New World and the flourishing of the economy. The reign of Queen Elizabeth I was also noted for the English Renaissance. It was during this time period‚ that there was an outpour of poetry and drama. Her court became a center for poets‚ musicians‚ writers (including Shakespeare) and scholars. The Queen was very fond of Shakespeare’s

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    century. It focuses mainly on the actions of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. Elizabeth Bennet is a vibrant‚ headstrong young woman who is not too keen on the idea of marriage ‚ whereas Mr. Darcy is an egotistical and proud man who improves on closer acquaintance. All of these characteristics play off of one another throughout the course of events to create many interesting situations. Elizabeth Bennet’s wit is both humorous and intelligent. There

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    Molly O’Neil March 2‚ 2010 Elizabeth and Darcy: With in the first few chapters‚ Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy are introduced. These two foil characters have very opposing personalities and opinions. Elizabeth‚ a very kind‚ “down-to-earth”‚ loving woman and Mr. Darcy a very pompous‚ conceited man. Elizabeth Bennet is the second daughter in the Bennet family the most intelligent and wittiest. She has many positive characteristics‚ she is lovely‚ clever and her honesty and open mind allow

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    the present-day‚ many of our doctors are women. However‚ that has not always been the case. Elizabeth Blackwell was the first recognized woman doctor. Though she had to face the doubt of the public and the opposition of other doctors‚ she eventually succeeded. Elizabeth Blackwell ’s accomplishments paved the way for future women doctors‚ as well as relieved women of their fear of male doctors. Elizabeth Blackwell was born in Bristol‚ England on February 3‚ 1821‚ to Hannah and Samuel Blackwell

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    Elizabeth Stanton was very important in terms of women’s rights. The Passages “The Birthplace of Women’s” and “A Powerful Partnership” both talk about her. They Do talk about her help with women’s right differently. One talk about her and her friend Susan B. Anthony. The Other more talks about the actual Meeting. The Convention was in upstate New York. It also lasted 3 Days. The people at the convention talk about the Declaration of Sentiment which was strongly based off the Declaration of

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    Elizabeth: The Golden Age

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    The movie that I watched was Elizabeth: The Golden Age directed by Shekhar Kapur. In 1585‚ Catholic Spain ‚ruled by King Philip II of Spain‚ is the most powerful country in the world. Philip intrigues war viewing Protestant England as a threat to his plan to bring Europe to Roman Catholicism‚ and in vengeance for English piracy of Spanish ships. Queen Elizabeth seeks counsel from her astrologer‚ Dr. John Dee‚ who predicts that the two empires will go to war‚ although he cannot foretell which will

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    Imagery in the Poem

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    Imagery in the poem | Example of image | | The poem begins in the labour ward of the hospital: it is ’hot‚ white ’ (line 2) and sterile‚ which seems at odds with the intimate event that is about to occur. Further on it is seen as ’a square / Environmental blank ’ (line 9) and a ’glass tank ’ (line 19). Why do you think Clarke places so much emphasis on the hospital building? | | Before the actual birth‚ Clarke looks out of the window at ’The people and cars ’ (line 4) going about their

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    Martha Elizabeth Rogers

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    Martha Elizabeth Rogers Martha Elizabeth Rogers was born in Dallax Texas on May 12‚ 1914‚ the oldest of four children in a family‚ which strongly valued education. Martha Roger and her family moved to Knoxville‚ TN where she attended the University of Tennessee in l93l taking undergraduate science courses for 2 years. But then she entered nursing school at Knoxville General Hospital‚ received her nursing diploma in 1936. She completed a BSN in Public Health Nursing from George Peabody College in

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    The Fish’ is a narrative poem‚ told in the first person‚ about the confrontation between an amateur fisher-fishing in a ’rented boat’ and a ’tremendous’ battle-worn fish. A poem that acknowledges awareness in nature‚ "The Fish‚" although a narrative‚ sings in the way we expect lyric poetry to sing‚ for it is rich with imagery‚ simile‚ metaphor‚ as well as rhetorical and sound devices. I say "confrontation‚" but really the fish‚ with evidence of having been caught at least five other times‚

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    Poems

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    the gui-tars scream. A clash of cymbals‚ The pounding of drums Coming from that Rock n’ Roll. And far into the moonlight they played To the roar of the crowd he sang‚ Until long after the crowds were gone Down at the bar last night. Hello‚ my name is Ben. I live on a hillside beside a lake where some beavers and squirrels make their homes when it starts to get colder. I find living here to be very relaxing‚ and it allows me to reflect on nature and life. I do occasionally go into the town

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