Hilarity and mayhem collide in “The Nerd‚” the latest comedy staged by Vive Les Arts Theater in Killeen opening Fri. Apr. 8 at 7 pm. Written by the late playwright‚ Larry Shue‚ the plot centers on a surprise visit from Rick Steadman (The Nerd) to see his old Vietnam War buddy Willum Cubbert. During the war‚ Rick saved Willum’s life‚ so Willum happily lets his friend stay for a few days until Rick’s quirky personality and behavior become unbearable. Finally‚ Willum hatches a scheme along with his
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to betray others for self benefit at any given opportunity. These traits can be seen in characters used in Tennessee Williams’ plays‚ Streetcar For Desire and Cat On a Hot Tin Roof. Stanley and Big Daddy‚ two crucial domineering and manipulative parental figures‚ mistreat their families and others around them to demonstrate their power and authority. In both of Tennessee Williams’ works‚ he creates characters which use mendacity to hide their true emotions in order to establish their power and authority
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I genuinely did not expect to learn this much from the book Unbroken. The story of Louie Zamperini was unexpectedly much more understandable and relatable than I first imagined. Seeing the main character was a former war hero‚ I found it surprising I was able to connect to him as I happen to be fourteen. In my opinion‚ readers can easily compare similar situations in their life‚ regardless of their age. A point often overlooked‚ Louie is a true survivor. He was stranded forty-seven days on a crammed
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People sometimes do not know how precious life is until something happens. In the story The Pod by Maureen Crane Wartski‚ the main character Jesse became crippled and cannot play soccer. Therefore‚ he lost his soccer scholarship which made him feel like life is not worth living. Throughout the story‚ his behavior towards his cousin changes and his attitude of self-pity changes too. In the beginning of the story‚ Jesse felt self-pitiful to himself that he ignores his family including his cousin
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newborn daughter who after all‚ is Tariq’s child. However‚ when she becomes pregnant with Rasheed’s child she contemplates whether abortion is a better option in this case. I think the reason Laila contemplates such a thing is not because of her character
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Montresor was a very evil character that was full of many other characteristics. In the story “The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allen Poe I found three specific characteristics for Montresor that completely caught my eye‚ was his determination to get revenge‚ his cleverness in doing so‚ and last he was completely heartless. Each of these completely describe Montresor to a core. Montresor was completely determined to get revenge on Fortunato. Montresor went down into the catacombs and placed everything
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The poem “David”‚ written by Earle Birney is a very emotional and allure piece. The major theme that pursues throughout the whole poem is maturity. Which includes the beginning of such‚ and all the obstacles that must be overcome. The tone is a very cynical one‚ especially when David asks Bob to push him off the cliff. Birney also uses figurative language and poetic devices to create an element of tension‚ complexity and emotion. This poem has no set pattern that is constant throughout. It has
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Marjane eventually goes back to Europe to continue her education and life the lifestyle she wants to. Characters The main character in the Persepolis series is the author herself—Marjane Satrapi. The series walks the reader through how she develops from her childhood to adolescence with everything she encounters on the way. Behaviours One of Marjane’s major behavioural
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Who was the one to cause the predicaments that the Greasers had to go through?The Outsiders is not a true story‚ but makes the reader feel like it was real. The main character‚ Ponyboy‚ is part of a gang named the Greasers. Conflicts sparked between the Greasers and their enemies‚ the Socs or Socials. Ponyboy‚ Darry‚ Dally‚ Sodapop‚ Two-bit and Johnny went through obstacles and problems caused by the Socs. Throughout the book‚ The Outsiders‚ there were many problems and conflicts that the Greasers
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David Walker and The Appeal “Having travelled over a considerable portion of these Unites States‚ and having‚ in the course of my travels‚ taken the most accurate observations of things as they exist-the result of my observations has warranted the full and unshaken conviction‚ that we‚ (coloured people of these Unites States‚) are the most degraded‚ wretched‚ and abject set of beings that ever lived since the world began; and I pray God that none like us ever may live again until time shall be no
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