Alabama‚ America through the Great Depression in the Late 1940s and Early 1950s. The protagonist‚ Jean Louise Finch‚ but better known as Scout and her brother Jem become surrounded by the discrimination their father receives because of him defending a black man in the case. Its through the thick and thin of these situations that the children learn more about the person their father is. Atticus Finch‚ the children’s father‚ represents stability and justice in the novel‚ as well as moral philosophy and humility
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There exists this pressure on my generation that we must have our entire lives already planned out to a T. Even as a fifth grader‚ I remember a prompt on a state test asking “Describe your lifetime goals and how you will achieve them.” This question is asked throughout our lives in different variations but the point remains the same. What are you going to do with your life? Asking me this prompt throughout my years in high school would have given you 4 completely different answers. Just a couple
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servant to Edward Bennett. Webling was to provide 3 years of servitude‚ and Bennett was to provide him with ample and substantial food and drink‚ proper shelter and good clothes to wear. During Webling’s period of indenture he among many helped in the expanding of the English settlement‚ clearing new land for landowners. Through this time Webling was taught many valuable skills to prepare him for his life as a landowner after his term was completed. When three years was up‚ Bennett was to
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Calpurnia and Aunt Alexandra’s beliefs are a major cause of conflict throughout To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. This conflict is not only between Calpurnia‚ Atticus Finch’s’ housekeeper‚ and Alexandra‚ Atticus Finch’s sister and the aunt of his children. Furthermore‚ their moral differences create conflict between themselves and other characters involved in the plot. However‚ these two important characters aren’t only different. Calpurnia and Alexandra have many similarities‚ as well. Calpurnia
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In a recent interview‚ I was asked to share four words that describe me. As I shared the words‚ overcomer‚ hard worker‚ integrity‚ and leader‚ I soon realized that they were more than words‚ but represented life experiences that shaped my identity and have defined who I am today. While those experiences were not what I necessarily wanted or asked for‚ they provided an opportunity to learn a strong work ethic‚ live with integrity‚ grow in my leadership‚ and become an overcomer of life’s struggles
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TOPIC : DESCRIBE ABOUT VIETNAM Mention to South East Asia‚ Vietnam is one of the best destinations for the tourists. The mighty history‚ amazing food‚ unique culture and fantastic sceneries such as Ha Long Bay‚ Ha Noi‚ Ho Chi Minh‚ etc attracted the world come to Vietnam. Furthermore‚ Vietnam is ranked as one of the best exporters of Coffee and cashew nuts due to its tropical weather with two main seasons - rainy and sunny. The Vietnamese people are known for the strong spirit and the eager for
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such as line‚ shape‚ color‚ texture‚ mass and composition; not the story. These elements make up the expression‚ content and meaning of the piece of work chosen. In this particular chosen piece of artwork‚ Ilya Repins’ painting‚ They Did Not Expect Him‚ depicting a story about the return of an exiled convict‚ there are numerous artistic elements and clues in the artists chosen form which convey meaning to the reader. Right off the bat‚ the first object that grabs my eye seems to be the man walking
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Matterhorn‚ which makes me want to make a mad dash to Frontierland where my favorite Disney attraction awaits. Alas‚ the Pirates of the Caribbean. As we enter the ride‚ a scent that is memorable and everlasting overcomes my senses. It is difficult to describe; however‚ I would say it is a musty‚ sweet‚ and wet smell. Sounds gross right? Until you smell if for yourself you will never truly appreciate it. Moving along through each attraction‚ I can hear The Little Mermaid’s Under the Sea‚ and look up to
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1. Importance of appearance in western society/cultural differences It is a well-established fact that physical appearance is of great relevance in our modern society. We consider attractiveness to be either almost as important‚ equally important or even more importance than other qualities‚ such as intelligence or charisma. Thus‚ attractiveness must also have some significance in politics. 2. Increased mediatisation of politics With all of the recent advances in technology‚ politics
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His eyes were wide open‚ and he had a hideous grin. His yellow‚ terrifying teeth were what traumatized me the most. I turned away quickly‚ in attempt to hide my fear. I continued walking my path. Out of curiosity‚ I decided to turn around. I saw him‚ still smiling and his eyes staring into my soul. I stopped dead in my tracks as I realized he was walking towards me‚ in that same manner.
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