Neil Gadingan Mr. Bambrick English Period 1 Speak In the novel Speak‚ by Laurie Halse Anderson‚ Melinda Sordino is the protagonist who was raped and traumatized in a summer party. She was unable to speak as she became emotionally distressed. She struggled in school as she was not focused and her relationship with other people changed negatively ."When people don’t express themselves‚ they die one piece at a time." p122. The essence of the story is about secrets and what it can do to a
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Many heroes vary from comics to historic figures‚ even people in every day life. On the contrary‚ nobility‚ an error in judgment or a flaw‚ realization of that flaw‚ and communal pity are all traits of a tragic hero. Therefore‚ John Proctor in Arthur Miller’s The Crucible‚ George Milton from the novel‚ Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck‚ and Mel Gibson all fit the role of tragic heroes in diverse ways. To begin‚ there was a moment in history where mass hysteria and witchery were present. These
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Arthur Andersen: Questionable Accounting Practices 1. Describe the legal and ethical issues surrounding Andersen ’s auditing of companies accused of accounting improprieties. The legal issues that surrounded Andersen ’s audition were that there was conflict of interest and there was lack of independence on the part of Andersen. In this context‚ Andersen took up lucrative management consultancy projects for the clients of whom it was the auditor. From the deontological ethical perspective
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In the book‚ “Speak” by‚ Laurie Halse Anderson‚ we are taken on a journey through the life of a young girl‚ named Melinda Sordino. We quickly learn that Melinda is a rape survivor that becomes mute after encountering sexual violence at a party during summer break‚ right before the start of her freshman year of high school. Melinda carries the burden of this secret with her in shame and in silence‚ from the hallways of her school to the doors of her home; internally isolating herself from everyone
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written by Lord Alfred Tennyson. The protagonist‚ Arthur‚ is portrayed as a Christ figure in three ways: as a king who desires law and order‚ as a king with questioned paternity‚ and as a king who was betrayed. Throughout Arthur’s life‚ he exemplified characteristics that are very similar to Christ‚ one of these being the desire for law and order. Arthur established order by defeating the barbarians in the country. Through this act‚ Arthur " drew in the petty princedoms under him‚ fought‚ and
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King Arthur Throughout time people have faced challenges with their love lives. Some must choose between what is right and what some may want. In the legends of King Arthur‚ many decisions must be made that may affect the future of Camelot‚ Arthur’s kingdom. Many versions of Arthur’s story can be ream or viewed on film. One specific movie called‚ “The First Knight‚” is a portrayal of the famous love triangle between King Arthur‚ his wife Lady Guinevere and the mysterious Sir Lancelot. Similarities
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A world without any feeling or past is a scary thought to think about but can be seen in the world of Feed‚ by M.T. Anderson. The world that is seen in Feed may not seem realistic or may not be seen as our future‚ but there are many similarities within our world that should be taken into account. Some similarities are that everyone in the book has a chip that they cannot live without‚ but in today’s society chips are being put in newborns. Also‚ the Feed is the internet which has every social networking
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King Arthur is a legendary British hero who‚ according to medieval histories and romances‚ led the defense of Britain against Saxon invaders in the late 5th and early 6th centuries AD. Although many debate Arthur’s historical existence‚ his impact on the world is not fictional. The tales of King Arthur’s life represents the best of mankind. In his life‚ Arthur was a mere man at best‚ but through the centuries he has become a legend‚ a beacon of hope‚ to others. Arthur’s death was never documented
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Le Morte d’Arthur: An Allegory Le Morte d’Arthur‚ written by Sir Thomas Malory‚ are tales of the legendary King Arthur. Through symbols and themes‚ it is shown that Le Morte d’Arthur is an allegory of the corruption of Arthur’s court. These symbols are those of faith‚ temptation of fate‚ and the selfishness of the knights and the mortality of the people. Faith and fate was on Arthur’s side. Sir Gawain appeared in Arthur’s dream. “And for the great grace and goodness that Almighty Jesu hath unto
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Arthur Miller accomplished many great works in his lifetime. He was one of the most prominent writers of the 20th century for historical fiction. His works will live on for years to come. For example‚ his most popular works‚ The Crucible and Death of a Salesman. Arthur Miller early experiences‚ helped shaped his novels and future life decisions. Arthur Miller was born in New York in 1915. His parents Isidore and Augusta Miller were Polish immigrants. Before the Great Depression‚ his family
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