Until this year‚ my mother had never asked me about my future plans. She has a major in microbiology from the University of Georgia‚ but works in Atlanta in the insurance business as an underwriter. In college‚ she considered pharmaceutical work‚ but was told not to by her father who convinced her that all pharmacists were “druggies”. My mother is in the “useless degree” category now‚ and might use her degree better as a mouse pad than in any actual science field. She often tells my sister and me during
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early ‘Ber’ months added to the excitement. I woke up with all my bags packed up and my food sealed. I knew something memorable was going to happen. Although a part of me kept saying that I wouldn’t and should not enjoy‚ I still drove the pessimistic side of me away. Without a doubt‚ the fieldtrip was a go. No backing up. As I arrived just in time at the meeting place‚ which by the way is a cemetery‚ everyone was already there. My fellow students were already there‚ with their stuffed bags and
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writers from “Dreams from my Father” and “The Life you Imagine” used various writing strategies to convey their challenges and experiences. To me‚ the strategies both authors used were very effective in getting the point across to their readers. Colloquial language‚ figurative language‚ academic vocabulary and descriptive details are examples of some common strategies they put in place. Jeter used rhetorical questions and colloquial language to convey his experience about his goals and dreams and reaching
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HOMEWORK When I was a kid‚ I wanted to become a doctor. Until I was 15 years old‚ the first time I was visit in my uncle’s company. I saw how he worked‚ how he deals with partners and then I felt this job is interesting‚ I realized I get excited with business. So‚ my dream was change‚ and I want to become a businessman like my uncle. The first step to become a businessman I must become an auditor. Because I think auditing is important for a company‚ and the managers need to understand
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I yield to that suggestion Whose horrid image doth unfix my hair And make my seated heart knock at my ribs‚ Against the use of nature? Present fears Are less than horrible imaginings. (p. 23 ll. 133) - Now I’m the thane of Cawdor‚ just like they said I would be. But if this is a good thing‚ why do I find myself thinking about murdering King Duncan‚ a thought so horrifying that it makes my hair stand on end and my heart pound inside my chest? The dangers that actually threaten me here and now
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It’s all belongs to me Dream house ‚ one of my favorite movies ‚ reveals my culture identity. In this movie the main character Will atenton wants to see his family but his imagination stands in his way‚ so he keeps on talking to his wife and kids like they’re there. He once asked his neighbor Amy if she notice anything or what’s wrong. She tells him that his wife and his two children had died ‚ and doesn’t believe her and tries to find out on his own. Dream house is one of my favorite ‚ because it
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Hamada. A Hamada Writing Lab Mr. Michael 25/11/13 The American Dream The American Dream limns an apotheosis of optimism and faith that glisters a beam of light onward to the contentment of human aspirations and desires. The “American Dream” was quantified by James Truslow Adams and that these needs were vented in Thomas Jefferson ’s Declaration of Independence in 1776‚ where it was avowed: “We hold these truths to be self-evident‚ that all men are created equal‚ that they are endowed by their
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his desire to be the King of Scotland. The essential theme of this play is ambition‚ as it is shown through the actions and dialogue of the characters. To start off‚ the characters‚ Macbeth and Malcolm are two men who portray ambition and determination throughout the entire play. For example‚ Macbeth showed drive‚ and motivation when he murdered King Duncan to obtain the position as the King of Scotland. This shows ambition because it proves he is persistent‚ eager‚ and a cold hearted killer who will
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written by William Shakespeare‚ ambition conspires with unholy forces to carry out evil deeds‚ which in term generates fear‚ guilt‚ and horrible crimes. The major theme of the play concerns Macbeth‚ the protagonist and tragic hero. From his rise‚ fall‚ and destruction‚ an idea develops regarding ambition. Ambition is the desire for personal achievement. Ambitious people seek to be the best at what they choose to do for attainment‚ power‚ or superiority. The motif of ambition in the play is that being ambitious
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Shakespeare‚ Macbeth presented a very ambitious but evil character. Macbeth went after what he wanted even if it meant hurting others. He made many bad choices just to protect himself. Not only did Macbeth care about King but also Lady Macbeth was ambition to become Queen. The evil three witches told Macbeth that he should beware of Macduff. The witches filled Macbeth head up with the thought that Macduff would try to become King. Macbeth wanted to learn more about the future. He wanted to find out
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