First written in the 1880s and extensively revised in 1908‚ The Portrait of a Lady is often considered to be James’s greatest achievement. In it‚ he explored many of his most characteristic themes‚ including the conflict between American individualism and European social custom and the situation of Americans in Europe. James proclaimed that “The only reason for the existence of a novel is that it does attempt to represent reality.” Plot was for him but the extension of character. The novel must
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“He who knows to be poor knows everything”- Jules Michelet A persona can only taste the success of life if he also tastes the failures. This statement is solidified by the Governator‚ Arnold Schwarzenegger in his six secrets to success video he quotes “Don’t be afraid to fail‚ anything I have ever attempted I was willing to fail”. Majority of successful people have had letdowns along their journey. Being poor is knowing the value of everything‚ thus being able to appreciate them more. When one is
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DUTCH LADY MILK INDUSTRIES BERHAD. 1.0 COMPANY PROFILE. 1.1 Background. Dutch Lady Milk Industries Berhad (“ Dutch Lady Malaysia) was incorporated in 1963. Besides being a leader in the quality branded dairy business‚ it was also the foremost milk company in Malaysia to be registered on Bursa Malaysia‚ the local Stock Exchange in 1968. Royal FrieslandCampina is its holding company which is a Dutch multinational corporation and among the largest milk companies in the world. The second
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“The Lady or the Tiger” Persuasive Essay Assignment: You will write a persuasive essay proving that either the lady OR the tiger came out of the door on the right. You must choose one ending‚ and you must base your reasoning on evidence provided by the text. Pre-writing: 1. Make a decision. Which was it—the lady or the tiger? Write your answer in the form of a sentence at the top of your paper. This sentence is the thesis of your essay. 2. List reasons (between three and five)
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evident‚ when Macbeth tells his wife of what he has experienced. Upon revealing what was told to him‚ Lady Macbeth further on‚ appeals to Macbeth to take action when King Duncan comes to visit. Lady Macbeth urges her husband to fulfill his obligation and kill King Duncan. However‚ it is apparent that Macbeth is hesitant of such action and is at first unwilling to go forth with the plan. Once again Lady Macbeth alludes to the witches vision and with that‚ lusts upon the possible gains. The plan is executed
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others who view fall as a short time before a dreary winter‚ fall takes on a less colorful face. Alfred Lord Tennyson uses fall metaphorically throughout "The Lady of Shalott" to illustrate how the Lady of Shalott’s life (or lack thereof) progresses. Looking at fall at the macro level reveals that fall is a time of change. Like fall the Lady of Shalott’s life saw very little change. Until there was a very sudden and abrupt sequence of events that led to the death (or winter) of her life. In addition
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The Lady or the Tiger He turned‚ and with a firm and rapid step he walked across the empty space. Every heart stopped beating‚ every breath was held‚ every eye was fixed immovably upon that man. Without the slightest hesitation‚ he went to the door on the right‚ and opened it. The boy was scared but he didn’t show any fear as he walked in the arena. He really didn’t want to die at that point in time. He knew it was his fault he had gotten into this mess. If he had just not fallen in love with the
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Leonardo Da Vinci painted “The Lady With An Ermine” in 1490. “The Lady With An Ermine” is a portrait of Cecilia Gallerani. Cecilia Gallerani was the favourite and most celebrated mistresses of Ludovico Sforza‚ known as Ludovico Il Moro‚ Duke of Milan. She was the subject of Leonardo’s painting “The Lady With An Ermine”. While posing for this painting Cecilia invited Leonardo‚ who was working for Sforza as court artist‚ to meetings at which Milanese intellectuals discussed philosophy and other subjects
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happiness or in most cases pleasure in other women other than their wives. Most of the time‚ these men will just use other women to fulfill their needs that they might not get from their wives‚ but what happens if they fall in love? In the short story “The Lady with the Dog” by Anton Chekhov‚ Dmitri Dmitritch Gurov finds himself falling in love with Anna Sergeyevna. He realizes that he has deceived himself for many years and finds that his desire for life is rekindled by Anna’s love‚ and everything compared
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Macbeth Act III Act III‚ scene I 1. What evidence is there that Banquo a) suspects Macbeth of the murder of Duncan? b) has begun wondering if he can make the prophesy come true? 2. By looking at Macbeth’s soliloquy (III.i.48-72)‚ summarize his reasons for wanting Banquo dead. 3. How do the plans made for the second great crime (the murder of Banquo) differ from those made for the first one (the murder of Duncan)? 4. How does Macbeth convince the murderers to murder Banquo
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