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    one way or another influenced by the surrounding factors whether it is in a positive or negative way. In the case of Dorian Gray‚ a young man who is the new source of inspiration for a talented artist named Basil Hallward meets Basil’s friend named Lord Henry. From the moment they meet Dorian is influenced by him‚ and because of him Dorian then battles with his inner self. Dorian struggles with the concepts of good vs. evil. He is faced with challenges and battles with the concepts of morality and

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    Morning Quote Analysis

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    start their day with morning quotes as a way to set the mood for the day ahead. Quotes are often used as inspiration to live a certain way‚ as motivation to make life changes or to serve as a way to make a difficult situation seem a little more bearable. It is for this reason that quotes by actors‚ politicians‚ sports figures or other respected figures are often circulated to help loved ones overcome difficult circumstances because of their uplifting nature. Morning quotes can also serve as a mantra

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    1984 Quote Analysis

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    had imagined her a fool like all the rest of them‚ her head stuffed with lies and hatred‚ her belly full of ice. A kind of fever seized him at the thought that he might lose her‚ the white youthful body might slip away from him!” (p. 109-110). This quote proves that Winston indeed has a physical attraction to Julia‚ but not because he loves her‚ but because he wants to prove a point against the Party without them actually knowing. By stating that she is “a fool like all the rest of them‚ her head stuffed

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    The Outsiders “They are right. You are hood‚” (S.E. Hinton‚ page 15). This quote describes the Greasers in the story The Outsiders. This story is about two groups called the Socs (socials) and the greasers. Ponyboy and Johnny gang member of the Greasers‚ get into a brawl and end up a death of a Socs member‚ the boys were forced to go into hiding. Soon the Greasers go into a battle with the Socs. While some Greasers try to achieve redemption‚ others meet tragic ends. They are two completely different

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    freedom.” (Chopin) This quote is when Edna first starts to realize the sense of freedom she is feeling. She is noticing herself more and more. It made her feel intoxicated‚ like she was drinking‚ when really it was her first feeling of freedom. “There was something in her attitude‚ in her whole appearance when she leaned her head against the high-backed chair and spread her arms‚ which suggested the regal woman‚ the one who rules‚ who looks on‚ who stands alone.”(Chopin) In this quote‚ it shows Edna as

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    Quindlen's Quote Analysis

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    Their writings are also contrasting in many ways. Like the disparity between these two quotes which have the same topic “What is the point of a nation in which Arab cabbies chauffeur Jewish passengers‚ too‚ and yet speak in theory of hatred‚ one for the other?” (Quindlen‚ 14). “Similarly‚ every aspect of the American economy has profited from the contributions of immigrants. We all know‚ of course‚ about the spectacular immigrant successes: the men who came from foreign lands‚ sought their fortunes

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    Antigone Quote Analysis

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    In this quote‚ Antigone provides an insight into her reasoning and defiance of Creon’s law. The recurring comparison of man’s versus the god’s law is addressed. Man’s law is only temporary and varies from leader to leader‚ however‚ the god’s laws have been unwavering throughout the ages. Antigone recognizes that she may suffer death as the consequence of defying men‚ but innumerably worse punishments and suffering if she fails to obey the gods. Eventually every human is going to die‚ however

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    Written by Arthur Miller‚ the Crucible is a reading filled with many significant and important quotes. One excerpt expresses the hidden dishonesty and deceit within the Puritan society. It says‚ “There are wheels within wheels in this village‚ and fires within fires” (28). At this part in the play‚ Mrs. Anne Putnam is having a dispute with Rebecca Nurse over the reasoning for her many miscarriages. Unlike Mrs. Putnam‚ Rebecca has been granted with plenty of children making her quite envious over

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    Philosophy quote analysis

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    1. April 8 We think and name in one world‚ we live and feel in another. -Marcell Proust Through this quote‚ Marcell suggests that reason and emotion are two separated and unconnected ways of knowing. He does this though the metaphor which suggests the difference between reason and emotion is like two different worlds. It is assumed that the world in which thinking and naming is done is the world of reason and the world in which one lives and feels is the world of emotion. The first way in which

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    Anthem Quote Analysis

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    following quote: “To be free‚ a man must be free of his brothers.” How does this quotes exemplify a theme of Anthem.” “Anthem” by Ayn Rand is about Equality 7-2125 in a society with all of his brother. In this society they live for their brothers and nobody else Equality is not like his brothers‚ he likes to have options and he likes preference but in his society that is a sin. When Equality 7-2125 experiments with light will he stay or will his brothers hold him back. This quote exemplifies

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