“Funeral Blues” by W. H. Auden has a very dark feel as opposed to “She is gone”. The writer tells a story of his grief‚ and how he disconnects with his life after loosing someone he loved. There are no uplifting metaphors or promise that it gets better‚ just his deep grief and darkness. He uses the metaphors to a funeral “Stop all the clocks‚ cut off the telephone. …” in the first part of the poem to set the mood‚ and tell us what his theme is. And then goes on to describe how much the person gone
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Baseball or Softball Strike one‚ strike two‚ strike three you’re out. These are things that are heard during a baseball or softball game. Both baseball and softball are sports that girls and boys participate in. There are skills required to play both sports but they can be learned. They also provide exercise for the individual that plays and entertainment for those who watch. Both games are extremely similar‚ but they also have many differences. Even though both sports appear different they are very
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Today with all of the technology around us we have many ways to find articles about information we are curious on; we can go on the internet and read articles from magazines to get information. But is all the information we get really a legitimate source that we can rely on for accurate facts? It is so easy to find bad sources that give us the correct information. A bad source isn’t one that has improper grammar or misspelled words. In fact it is an article that portrays bad references and resources
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This essay is an attempt to address the marble sculpture commonly known as Laocoon and His Sons‚ and why exactly I believe it to be a work of high art‚ of great value and significance to the species. Laocoon and His Sons is a marble sculpture representing a scene that is a part of the tale of the siege and invasion of Troy. Laocoon was the protagonist in a play by Sophocles that is now lost. He was also written about by Virgil. The statue itself is one of the most famous sculptures of Greek and
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Contrast/Comparison done for two oppositely opinionated text’s Let’s say that Kavanaugh is writer A and that Reed is writer B. Within both passages they each argue over the differences of America’s law’s regarding immigration. Kavanaugh would say that people leave Mexico for its violent and hostile lands‚ that is why‚ “We Should Blame Mexico.” However Reed would say that while Mexico is far from the best country of course and that its Americas fault from telling them all the things that they could
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high schools teach detailed knowledge and facts step by step. That is to say‚ they guide students attentively. In contrast‚ instructors in university go through the textbooks quickly. In view of them‚ they expected students to think independently and critically. On the other hand‚ teachers in high school usually take time to remind students of assignments and the date of tests. In comparison with high school‚ instructors in university offer a pre-scheduled syllabus. They discuss the course schedule and
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back down into my seat. Donald was and still is the best cook in the family‚ and he taught me a lot about cooking. I always feel so proud when he compliments my food. Donald always helped my mom if she had any emergency situations after our father passed‚ he has always been there for all of the family when necessary‚ he was and still is very kind and has such a sweet and gentle manner about him. The whole family thought of him as a prince among princes and a king among kings. Now to
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My dad is not only a hero‚ but a father figure as well. He is my hero for many reasons‚ some of which no one will understand but me. My dad has taught me not only kindness and devotion‚ but loyalty as well. My dad did one thing that changed my life for a year‚ something I did not wish for him to do‚ but something he felt compelled to do. He withdrew from his life in West Point to take on the role of being a soldier for the National Guard. He knew that it would trouble us‚ but he always said “do
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action‚ Russell demonstrates that Susan is free and has gained control over her life as she is no longer possessed by a demonic creature. Firstly‚ when Father Sargent calls the orphanage‚ he has a short conversation with Susan: Susan: Hello‚ Father. Father Sargent: Hello yourself‚ young lady. Merry Christmas Susan: Thanks. The same to you. Father Sargent: How are you? Susan: Wonderful! (Russell 133). The fact that Susan responds with the word “Wonderful” shows how positive she feels. This clarifies
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My Son the Fanatic Textual Analysis (Plot and Characters) 1. Exposition (Presentation of facts): p. 119‚ 1st paragraph: Parvez is Ali’s father. Parvez is searching for clues which will explain why Ali has changed. Ali is becoming tidier‚ his room is neat and ordered. 2. Complication (first crisis‚ the situation becomes abnormal): p. 119‚ 2nd paragraph: Ali has thrown valuable things out‚ he has broken-up with his girlfriend and stopped talking to his friends. Parvez becomes worried
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