BOOK REPORT: THE DIARY OF LADY MURASAKI SHIKIBU The author who brought to us The Tale of Genji‚ a novel now regarded as the first written novel in history‚ left behind an arguably more treasurable artifact: a diary that opens a window into history. The Diary of Lady Murasaki by Lady Murasaki Shikibu gives the reader a glimpse of the imperial court during eleventh century Japan and presents the past in an illuminated vision. Being an attendant in the imperial court‚ Lady Murasaki is frequently
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In this chapter Roger Crook attempts to explain biblical ethics. He elaborates on Jesus ethical teachings‚ and the teachings of Paul. He basically tries to convey the message set forth in the Bible regarding the laws to be followed and the role that Jesus played as a prophet. I was impacted by the acknowledgement that Jesus was not a methodical teacher. He was not like the others in the sense that he preached to the people‚ and just expected them to do as he said. Jesus had a very unique way
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The Diary of Katniss Everdeen Dear diary‚ Dear wretched‚ foolish‚ forsaken Capitol. Dear wretched‚ foolish‚ forsaken Hunger Games. No other day could be as unbearable as tomorrow. If my name is to be chosen‚ how can I leave Prim to fend for herself? If Prim is to be chosen? Oh I cannot even bear the thought. My dear little Primrose that I wish nothing but happiness and joy for could possibly be chosen. Yet there is no happiness on this day in all of Panem. The thing that bothers me is it is Prim’s
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The Potion Diaries was written by Amy Alward‚ this exciting story is about how a nationwide Wilde Hunt is called to find a cure for Princess Evelyn’s accidental poisoning. Samantha Kemi knows she must win to redeem her family’s reputation. The Potion Diaries takes place in a futuristic world that is divided between those who are Talented and those who are ordinary. Samantha lives in the Kingdom of Nova‚ but she travels around the world to places like Bharat and Zambi. Zambi’s wild jungles are lush
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As described in the writings of Lu Xun’s “Preface” and “Diary of a Madman”‚ Lu Xun emphasizes the detrimental effects that clamoring to cultural conditions has had on the Chinese people and the need for cultural reform that is present at the time. Based on the passages of “Diary of a Madman” by Lu Xun‚ it is apparent that the author uses metaphorical acts of cannibalistic activity committed by the people of China to critique/satire the destructive influence of traditional ideals and practices such
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Q. Write a diary entry describing your feelings and emotions on the day your class 10th result was announced? Answer: Friday‚15 May 20xx 9 P.M. Dear Diary‚ Today‚ as I sat before the computer screen‚ my fingers were shaking and I was in utter bewilderment at the idea of getting the biggest news of my life. Though I was sure to get good results‚ I could not help sobbing after I noticed my wonderful result. It feels great to be able to make your parents proud! PQR Q. Imagine you are on
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William Crookes was an English chemistry who was born on June 17‚ 1834 in London He was the oldest of 16 children of a wealthy tailor and real estate investor. His father Joseph Crookes was a tailor of north-country origin‚ living with his second wife‚ Mary Scott Lewis Rutherford Johnson. At age 16 he entered the Royal College of Chemistry. He wanted to study organic chemistry and while there‚ he became the assistant to August Wilhelm von Hofmann‚ a position which allowed him to attend meetings
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Consumer diary: Jon 1. McDonalds McGrilled Meal. Due to various social factors and previous experiences‚ my basic need for hunger in this particular instance had translated to a financially-backed want (demand) for junk food (Arndt‚ 2012). Driving past a McDonald’s sign‚ the golden arches triggered a memory recall of the brand and its ability to satisfy my wants (Hoyer & Macinnis‚ 2010). I was further motivated by McDonald’s recent promotion of its new chicken burger range. Because I had
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Crooks is isolated because of color and his disability. He is physically divided from his fellow co workers and lives in a separate bunkhouse. His loneliness forces him to acquiesce when Lennie tries to make a decent conversation with him. But when Lennie fills Crooks in about the dream farm place‚ all he does is laughs. It could be because he saw too many men say that but they end up working for someone or just simply ended up in ditch. Crooks is understandably cynical and shows apprehension about
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Write a one or two paragraph diary entry explaining how the soldiers viewed their experience with their enemies. Mention in your diary the propaganda these men may have been subjected to and explain if and how their attitudes had changed. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dear Diary‚ It is 2:00 in the morning and most of our men are asleep in their dugouts - yet I could not sleep myself before writing to you
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