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    The scientist we chose for our project is John Dalton. Who is John Dalton‚ you might ask? John Dalton was an English chemist‚ physicist‚ and meteorologist. He is best known for the discovery of the modern atomic theory. The rules for the atomic theory are that all matter is made up of tiny particles‚ or atoms‚ atoms are always invisible and indestructible‚ all atoms of a given element are identical in mass and properties‚ compounds are formed by a combination of two or more different kinds of atoms

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    John Dalton John Dalton (September 6‚ 1766 – July 27‚ 1844) was an English chemist and physicist‚ born at Eaglesfield. He is most well known for his advocacy of the atomic theory and his research into color blindness. Atomic theory In 1800 he became a secretary of the Manchester Literary and Philosophical Society‚ and in the following year he presented the important paper or series of papers‚ entitled Experimental Essays on the constitution of mixed gases; on the pressure of steam and

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    Philosophy. John Dalton is best known for his pioneering work in the development of modern atomic theory‚ and his research into color blindness. He devoted his life to teaching‚ research‚ and practicing his faith. He will be deeply missed by his friends and family. His parents were Deborah Greenup and Joseph Dalton. He had an older brother that was seven years older then him and older sister that was 2 years older then him. He had a long‚ happy successful life with Physics and

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    Of all of the many scientists who played a major role in the formation of the atomic theory‚ it is believed that Dalton‚ Rutherford‚ Thompson‚ Bohr‚ and Planck are the five most influential. The research of this theory has gone on for many years and each and every one of them have brought us closer to our current understanding of the atom today. Each one of them played a special role in the development process of the atom and most importantly‚ they all reflected on one another. Many influential scientists

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    a time of horror and affected thousands if not hundreds. In the movie “Trumbo”‚ it portrayed a lot of nasty effects‚ which occurred in this particular time. Dalton Trumbo‚ being one of the most affected people earned a lot of enmity from others‚ as a communist and many other tyrannical things‚ which a person can’t even imagine. James Dalton Trumbo is an American Oscar winning screenwriter born in 1905‚ with a family of three children and a lovely wife. He was part of the Hollywood blacklist during

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    The Blind Side Imagine how life would be‚ starting off with having nothing to having everything you could ever want in your lifetime. With the efforts to help a young hopeless man‚ Leigh Anne Tuohy has greatly influenced Micheal Ohers life in numerous ways. Not only has Leigh Anne changed Michaels life‚ but in turn changed her life as well. She sees that Michael has the potential to be the greatest he can be if she pushes him to his limits. She becomes a stronger woman emotionally because of her

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    In Shakespeare’s Tragedy Play Hamlet‚ Horatio shows as a minor character. However‚ the contributions and demonstrations he brings to the play and to the audience are very important and abundant. His role in the whole play can be viewed from three angles. First of all‚ he is most close friend of Prince Hamlet. In all the schemes‚ he performs as Hamlet’s informer‚ assistant‚ counselor and confidant. Secondly‚ Horatio rationally and wisely witnesses and judges key figures and events in the play. He

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    Horatio serves as a good friend to Hamlet as a result of his loyalty and general level-headedness in tense situations. From the beginning of the play when Hamlet encounters the ghost until Hamlet’s eventual death‚ Horatio remains faithful to Hamlet‚ helping to guide him. For instance‚ when Horatio first sees the ghost of Hamlet’s father‚ he states‚ “Let us impart what we have seen to-night / Unto young Hamlet” (1.1.184-185). Immediately after viewing something of great concern‚ Horatio’s reacts immediately

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    Shakespeare’s Hamlet‚ Horatio’s role is to be a witness and friend. Horatio is Hamlet’s friend from Wittenberg University; he is well-educated. Horatio is trusted by Hamlet‚ and he is used by Bernardo and Marcellus because of Hamlet’s trust in him. One of aspect in Act one is Horatio’s role as a witness. The Act starts with Bernardo and Marcellus bringing Horatio to stand watch with them to show him the “ghost” that they had seen. Horatio refused to believe them about the ghost‚ he was skeptical. Bernardo

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    Potential I believe that out of all the characters in William Shakespeare ’s Hamlet‚ Horatio‚ has the most potential. What I mean by potential is that Horatio would make the best real person if he were not a character within the play. Besides Horatio‚ every other character seems to have some kind of major flaw or weakness in comparison. Claudius is obviously power hungry and only concerned with himself. Gertrude‚ although means well‚ is portrayed as betraying King Hamlet by sleeping with Claudius

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