differences between the upper and lower classes of society. The novel represented the major theme about the American Dream that is achieved through hard work in order to obtain a lavish lifestyle. In this novel of material excess and extravagance‚ Daisy Buchanan is a static character whose traits are shown through indirect characterization. In the way that Daisy’s speech is revealed throughout the novel‚ it reveals that she is a
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On March 4‚ 1857 James Buchanan was sworn in as the 15th president of the United States of America‚ after defeating Republican candidate John C. Fremont. Serving as the President during the run up to the Civil War‚ his inability to stop the southern states drive towards secession. Therefore‚ leading many historians to believe that his presidency was a complete failure. (Biography) Unfortunately‚ with this title attached to his name all of his achievements and attributes to this country were disregarded
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In the Great Gatsby Tom is an unlikeable character. How does Fitzgerald use language to portray him like this? Fitzgerald uses both language‚ Tom’s various interactions with people and the attitudes he demonstrates through his statements to show his dislikeable character. There are many examples throughout The Great Gatsby that highlight this point. Tom is an immoral character. He is very unlikeable because of his uncivilized attitude. He is a very arrogant‚ dominating and boorish man who doesn’t
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Date/Court: The United States Supreme Court‚ 1998 Facts: This case deals with the defendant Patrick Knowles; who was stopped in Newton‚ Iowa for driving 20 miles over the speed limit. The police officer at the time pulled Knowles over and issued him a ticket‚ but under the Iowa Code the officer could have arrested the individual. After writing Knowles a ticket the officer searched the vehicle‚ where under the driver’s seat he found a pipe that could be used to smoke Marijuana and a small bag of
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or give me death!” Patrick Henry had many struggles in his life in the colonies as well as the beginning of the New America that has contributed to the strength of our family and their hard work ethic in not only work but in life‚ as well. Henry got his first taste of failure when he was operating his father’s store‚ which unfortunately had to be closed down. He later started to receive education from his father who was an immigrant from Scotland and his uncle. Later‚ Patrick operated his father
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Nayelly Herrera AP English III Mrs. Guzman April 27‚ 2015 Patrick Henry rhetorical analysis The speech written by Patrick Henry‚ named “Liberty or Death”‚ was delivered on March 23‚ 1775. Henry addresses the Virginia Convention with his speech which contains several rhetorical devices such as repetition‚ and allusions in order to politely introduce his view on what actions to take in matter of the conflict with Britain. In paragraph three Henry uses repetition in his rhetorical questions and then
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Fitzgerald created a character like Nick to narrate his the story of Jay Gatsby‚ Daisy and Tom Buchanan‚ and the other characters of The Great Gatsby‚ because Nick had objective observation skills. As an outsider moving in‚ Nick was more believable. The story is told from Nick’s perspective and thus allows the reader to see all perspectives of the world in which he finds himself. We see the traditional old money values and hubris of Tom and Daisy. We can see the carefree attitude of Jay. we can see
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Topic: LL Cool J (James Todd Smith) General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: So that my listeners have a better understanding of the artist James Todd Smith Thesis: From the song “I Can’t Live Without my Radio” to the world of NCIS: Los Angeles‚ the rapper LL Cool J is one of the best and most inspirational rappers in the games history. I. Introduction A. Attention Getter: James Todd Smith’s rapper names stands for Ladies Love Cool James. He was a paper boy before becoming a rapper‚ he
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ARMY PUBLIC SCHOOL Shankar Vihar Holiday Homework Class X ENGLISH 1. Define bravery. Relate it with “Two Gentlemen of Verona”. Give details of five children along with their acts who were awarded with National Bravery Award in the year 2012? 2. Research work on Vikram Seth – his writings‚ his status and comparison with at least two other contemporary writers OR Research work on the stories of HH Munroe. 3. Complete the work assignment of MCB Unit 1. MATHS 1. INVESTIGATORY PROJECT TOPIC
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strong foundations of the town’s only General Store. On the porch they walk to the old oak rocking chairs‚ and begin to discuss the recent political events and opinions of the well known Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry. A: Good Morning Sir B: Good Morning‚ I recently heard the speech made by Patrick Henry‚ have you heard of his glorious propositions? A: Sir‚ I would hardly call his outrageous ideas to go to war with our Motherland glorious. Why fight in a war‚ when instead we could simply separate
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