their united colonies should become Independent States and that every political connection between them and Britain should be put away. Our fathers have succeeded with this resolution giving us the freedom we have today in America. This made the 4th of July an anniversary day we properly celebrate every year. Patriotism and Pride prompt us to celebrate this day in remembrance of the Declaration of Independence. Douglass’s words say to stand by those principles made by the Declaration of Independence on
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‘The Twelfth Day of July’ Task: Explain how Kevin and Sadie change by the end of the novel ‘The Twelfth Day of July’ is a book by Joan Lingard. This book is about the discord between the Catholic and Protestant religions. It centres on the characters of Kevin McCoy‚ who is Catholic‚ and Sadie Jackson‚ who is Protestant and how their friendship develops despite the religious bigotry which affects the country they live in. The Twelfth Day of July is a celebration in Northern Ireland‚ for Protestants
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Poppies in July Background 1. Poem wrote during the breakup of her marriage 2. Feelings of numbness and despair 3. The only way she can see that she exists or escaping this numbness is through pain or becoming drugged. Poem Title Suggests beauty and happiness but contrasts greatly with the content of the poem. Is she questioning if there is any beauty or happiness in the world. Line 1-2 By referring to the poppies as ‘hell flames’ she is showing that she is in a negative frame
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the size of my clenched fist in the drywall. “If I had been more careful...this is all my fault...her death is all my fault.” “Rufus‚” Julie called‚ “your patient has arrived.” I shook away the haunting memory and tried to bring myself back to the present. “Rufus!” “Oh Julie‚ hello. What can I do for you?” I answered with a sigh. “Rufus your patient is here‚” Julie responded. “I’ll be right there!” I’d have to save my regrets for another time‚ work was
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Julie Taymor’s film ’Across the Universe’ demonstrates a time of turbulence and conflict; it is a reflection of American society‚ during the 1960’s through the eyes of the youth. The film portrays events such as: the civil rights movement‚ the war in Vietnam‚ the peace movement and the challenging of traditional values all accompanied by Beatles music. This helps to create a sense of the era and to express the feelings of the main six characters. The momentum of significant social and cultural change
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Frederick Douglass’s Fourth of July Speech In 1852‚ the leading citizens of Rochester asked Douglass to give a speech as part of their Fourth of July celebrations. Douglass accepted their invitation. In his speech‚ however‚ Douglass delivered a scathing attack on the hypocrisy of a nation celebrating freedom and independence with speeches‚ parades and platitudes‚ while‚ within its borders‚ nearly four million humans were being kept as slaves. Fellow citizens‚ pardon me‚ and allow me to ask‚
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"Born on the Fourth of July" This book was incredible! In all truth this was the first book I have ever read cover to cover. The book‚ by Ron Kovic‚ as compared to the film‚ by Oliver Stone‚ had some impressive similarities. Both the book and the film did a great job of portraying Ron’s childhood in Massapequa‚ Long Island. From the little league games to playing war in the woods‚ leading charges and setting ambushes. This was especially well done in the movie‚ and exactly as I pictured them while
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Amelia Mary Earhart ; July 24‚ 1897 July 2‚ 1937) was an American aviation pioneer and author.[1][N 1] Earhart was the first aviatrix (female pilot) to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.[3][N 2] She received the U.S. Distinguished Flying Cross for this record.[5] She set many other records‚[2] wrote best-selling books about her flying experiences and was instrumental in the formation of The Ninety-Nines‚ an organization for female pilots.[6] Earhart joined the faculty of thePurdue University aviation
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then work to create for themselves a safe haven. Hope‚ for them‚ is found amongst friends rather than amidst family. Though hard to envision a now popular celebrity surrounded by rags instead of riches‚ one such a person goes by the name of Julie Andrews. Julie Andrews‚ originally Julia Wells‚ was an esteemed woman of strong character. Over time‚ she has demonstrated the importance of enduring through a rough heritage‚ has proven that perseverance is key to success‚ and has created
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In the essay‚ Fourth of July‚ Audre Lorde conveys her intense feelings of hatred towards white supremacy by narrating her first racist experience. In the summer of 1947‚ Lorde and her family leave their hometown of New York City to visit Washington D.C. as a graduation gift to Lorde and her older sister‚ Phyllis. Lorde’s Caribbean parents did their best to shield their offsprings from American racism; however‚ their efforts fail when they inevitably face the horrid reality when asked to leave a “white
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