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    A “hero” is defined as a person admired or idealized for their courage or noble qualities. To me‚ a hero is someone who will fight against the odds for what they believe is right‚ sometimes making a personal sacrafise for the benefits of others. In the book‚ the Scarlett Letter‚ author Nathaniel Hawthorne depicts main character Hester Prynne as the hero. Although it may be true that Hester commits the sin of adultery‚ we must look beyond that and on to how this sin not only beneficial to Hester‚

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    66th Foundation Day Sca celebrate 66th Foundation anniversary last February 22 and 23‚ 2013 at Sca Luna La Union The said campus wide activity showered with inspirational and mind messages by Dr. Luinio Tongson‚ MD of Philippines of Surgeon‚ Dr Jun Cosme Camat‚ Ph. D‚ PTA Executive Committee President‚ and Mrs Olive D. Rilloraza‚ PTA President – Pre – Elemantary – Department. One of the highlights is the “Thanksgiving Mass” at St Catherine Parish Church last February 22. And motorcade where all

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    Who’s In Charge Here? In The Scarlet Letter‚ the majority of the action happens not between characters‚ but within them. Guilt‚ passion‚ love‚ and hate all play key roles in the development of the novel. “The Sins of the Fathers: Hawthorne’s Psychological Themes‚” a critique penned by Frederick C. Crews‚ explores the inner workings of Hawthorne’s characters. He argues that characters in The Scarlet Letter act not of their own accord‚ but instead are ruled absolutely by “feelings that [they] neither

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    CHAPTER 2: American Traditions 8 3.1 Christmas Traditions 8 3.2 The Yellow Ribbon 10 3.3 The Window Candle 10 3.4 The Recipe Box 11 3.5 Thanksgiving Day 11 3.5.1 Origin of Thanksgiving Day 11 3.5.2 Thanksgiving Traditions and Customs 12 3.6 The Fourth of July 13 4. Conclusion 14 5. Bibliography 15 6. Annexes 16 1. INTRODUCTION Family and traditions have always played an

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    Section I: Significance of Title: The Scarlet Letter. In the story‚ Hester Prime Committed Adultry‚ and her punishment was that she had to go through out her life for 7 years wearing a shinny scarlet red A. The book could be considered a Metaphor because the scarlet letter was Hester’s symbol of punishment. It was a way for the townspeople to judge Hester literally and figuratively as a woman‚ when it is clearly shown that the townspeople were no better (if not much worse) than Hester. You

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    19‚ 2010. 9:00am “PILOSOPIYANG PINOY: USO PA BA? (THE RELEVANCE OF FILIPINO PHILOSOPHY IN SOCIAL RENEWAL) When I accepted your invitation for me to speak at your annual Regional Philosophy Gathering‚ what attracted me mainly was the intriguing theme of your celebration: “Pilosopiyang Pinoy: Uso pa ba?” Uso pa ba ang Pilosopiyang Pinoy? Actually‚ my suspicion is what you’d like to ask is really a more general question: Uso pa ba ang Pilosopiya? The specific reference to Filipino

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    Competency Statement I (To establish and maintain a safe‚ healthy learning environment): I have the parents sign in all the children when they come in and when picking the child up. When a child is picked up by other people I check the child’s file to make sure that person has permission from the parent to pick up the child. I also have daily routines check off the room‚ every day at the end of the day all equipment is sanitized. I take out any toys or equipment

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    The Scarlet Letter Motif: Words and names for the Scarlet Letter Chapter 1: Chapter 2: 1. “‘But she—the naughty baggage—little will she care what they put upon the bodice of her gown!’” (49) CM: Like many Puritan women in Boston‚ this woman illustrates the hate they all have for Hester Prynne‚ by declaring that Hester is unmoved by her sin. 2. “‘Ah‚ but‚” interposed‚ more softly‚ a young wife‚ holding a child by the hand‚ "let her cover the mark as she will‚ the pang of it will be

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    Jewish Holiday Traditions

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    Every Jewish family has unique traditions when it comes to holidays. However‚ every holiday‚ like the Passover‚ starts with an important event in their history. When God led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt‚ they created the Passover to celebrate their release. After the Exodus‚ the Israelites followed God to the desert‚ where they praised him for rescuing them‚ received his laws‚ and built the tabernacle. The Israelites thanked God for rescuing them and sustaining them with food. After they

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    A problem I solved was deciding whether or not I would follow my culture’s customs. I am of Hispanic descent and in my culture‚ females at the age of 15 are expected to have a celebration recognizing their transition into womanhood‚ also known as a "Quinceañera". Having a Quinceañera is the dream of most Hispanic girls‚ it is something they’ve anticipated their entire life. This ceremony is not only significant to the girl who is being celebrated but also significant to the girl’s family. In my case

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