I swung the bat vainly as the softball flew towards me. It was May‚ and I was struggling through the softball unit in gym class. As expected‚ the bat missed by more than a foot. “Try aiming a little lower‚” my teacher instructed. I began to go red as I missed yet again‚ even though I was trying his advice. The pitcher wasn’t very good at throwing the ball‚ so several balls kept simply hitting the ground. However‚ I was missing the softball every time that the pitch was at least somewhat tossed well
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I’ve never been lucky in love. i always predicted the end of every relationship I’ve been through ‚ I expected every single word I’ve been told‚ every little fake emotion i thought real so far. All along this road‚ i was guided by an angel. the one who protected me from harm‚ wiped away my tears. The one who brought this joy and happiness to my life. He was a bright angel. a shiny diamond. Suddenly out of nowhere He became the main character of my most beautiful and painful relationship. He was
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Beowulf “Once upon a time…” that is how many childhood stories begin. However‚ Beowulf is a different type of story. It does not tell of pretty princesses or fairy godmothers‚ but instead of a hero and a terrible beast. These stories that are told to our children are ones that have been around for a long time‚ Beowulf is no different. Nevertheless‚ some skeptics wonder if Beowulf is worthy of acclaim it receives. Does it deserve to be classified as a truly important piece of British literature
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Research Paper In English “ Love does not starts and end the way we want it ‚ Love is a battle ‚ Love is a war ‚ Love is part of growing up.” Love does not start the moment we want it to feel. Love sometimes come in the unexpected time ‚ place ‚ and person. We cannot force ourselves to love the person we want. Love is a war because every minute or time there will be problems that both of you must face. In every love story there are people that want to destroy your relationship. The couples
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Juliet; Love Or Lust? Reputed to be the best love story ever written by an extensive number of resources‚ there is no doubt that Romeo and Juliet demonstrate a concise image of unconditional love. However‚ the real question is what was Shakespeare’s opinion on what true love looks like? And since Romeo and Juliet only knew each other for less than a week‚ should the reader automatically assume that they were truly in love‚ or should there be further suspicion on whether or not the love displayed
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How does Ian McEwan make chapter one of Enduring Love interesting and intriguing? McEwan uses a number of techniques to make the first chapter of Enduring Love interesting and intriguing. The techniques used in the opening passages draw the reader into the narrative‚ gaining their curiosity and forcing them to read on. By writing in the first person McEwan allows the reader to empathise with his main character from the very first page. This gives the reader an immediate intimacy with the narrator
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Sibling Love Hana 9B Macy Her scream pierced through the air‚ as I plunged the knife into her clothed stomach. I quickly shrugged off the eerie feeling of being watched as I stared down at my latest victim‚ the apple she was eating moments earlier laid on the ground‚ just as unmoving as she was. She deserved it‚ I thought to myself. The guilt I once felt while ending lives was long gone by now‚ masked by the sadist in me. It all started three years
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The Story of an Hour: Summary “The Story of an Hour”‚ written by Kate Chopin in 1894‚ reflects upon the life of Mrs. Louise Mallard‚ stricken with “a heart trouble”. Upon hearing of a railroad disaster that claimed the life of her husband‚ her sister Josephine and her husband’s friend Richards confronted Mrs. Mallard in an attempt to notify her of the tragedy. Cautious of Mrs. Mallard’s illness‚ Josephine successfully took great precaution and unveiled the sad news. Troubled by the news‚ Mrs
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my life and it is because of her that I am the person I am today and today where I am . Most people say I am a lot like mother‚ both physically and mentally. We both have the same mannerism‚ facial expressions ‚ and thought processes. We love to learn and and travel ‚ eat exotic and luxuries food ‚ spend time with family‚ and we both have an incredible urge for knowledge. From observing my mother’s behavior and listening to her lectures‚ she has had a great influence on my
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old. We unsaddled and staked out our horses. Momentarily‚ we began enjoying ourselves. There was so much to say. Questions. Jokes. So much laughter to resume. Now I shudder to remember it. How beautiful was that moment! We were young. We knew how to love and how to sing. Without alcohol‚ without drugs‚ without uncouth vulgarities. When Abrán arrived‚ we ate. I had a tasty‚ delicious-smelling side of lamb‚ roasted on the coals. They had brought delicasies that we were not accustomed to in the range
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