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    people’s lives. “Louis XIV” painted by Hyacinthe Rigaud in 1701 shows off incredible wealth by flaunting the King’s very expensive possessions. His Ermine lined fleur-des-lis robes are thrown over his shoulder to reveal his toned ballet legs‚ and his gold sword with a gem encrusted sheath. His right hand rests on a gold scepter‚ on top of a fleur-des-lis cushion that also holds a regal crown. Rigaud captured the King’s wealth and power by showcasing his expensive belongings. Another example of showing

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    Research Report: Palmer Hayden’s “Fetiche et Fleurs Introduction In Palmer Hayden’s painting‚ “Fetiche et Fleurs‚” (1926)‚ he expresses the culture and traditions of the African and African-American culture. Hayden’s painting connects with the African society by incorporating the African imagery of a “still-life.” He describes a dining room in a home‚ but not any ordinary dining room; he incorporates the African details into the painting to distinguish it from other European/ American looks

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    Emma Louise Harper How do the poets portray the nature of love in relationships? ‘Sonnet 130’ is a pre 1914 poem‚ by William Shakespeare‚ about love although it is not a traditional love poem. The poem is not a flattering poem but is more insulting. The opening line of Shakespeare ’s Sonnet 130 is a simile "My mistress ’ eyes are nothing like the sun". Unlike other poets who may exaggerate on describing the one they love‚ Shakespeare tells it as it is. Shakespeare continues to describe his

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    Classical Listening Station label in 1998. The songs that I will use for my discussion are: “You Can Depend on Me” a tune written by Charles Carpenter‚ Louis Dunlap and Earl Hines. “Mama Don’t Allow It” by Sammy Cahn and Charles Davenport. “Petite Fleur” by Sidney Bechet.

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    daughter during the Circus Incident. “[S]he managed to hang on to the braided metal‚ still hot from the lightning strike. Her palms were burned so terribly that once she healed they bore no lines‚ only the blank scar tissue of a quieter future” (Erdrich 342). She saved her unborn child from dying when she grabbed onto the metal bar nearby‚ which caused her to burn her hands. Saving someone else’s life but in the process getting injured is selfless and heroic. Anna Avalon also risked her life when

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    real friends a girl can ever know‚ Their loyalty and kindness‚ they’re always quick to show. And when their time together is almost at the end‚ They smile and say with laughter‚ these friendships never end! For I wear the key of Kappa and love the fleur-de-lis! The owl with all its wisdom is just the bird for me‚ And I talk about the blue of sky and of the blue of sea‚ For the golden key of Kappa is the only one for me! 56 57 Song Lyrics SONG LYRICS “Kappa Hymn” Pure golden keys that symbolize our

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    A Brother’s Love When you compare Louis Erdrich’s story “The Red Convertible” and James Baldwin’s story “Sonny’s Blues”‚ they seem like completely different stories. “The Red Convertible” is about two brothers‚ Lyman and Henry‚ who grow up on a Native American reservation in North Dakota. The two brothers share a strong bond that is personified through their love for a certain red car that they share. They go through an amazing journey and discover a lot about each other. On the other hand‚ “Sonny’s

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    represents courage‚ strength and power. Rulers of England would include many lions on the Coat of Arms because it tells everyone they are in charge. They are the most powerful people around. 2. What does the fleur-de-lis represent? Why is it featured on the Coat of Arms of British rulers? The fleur-de-lis represent hope and virtue. This is featured on the Coat of Arms of British rulers to represent their christianity. 3. Why is the Irish harp featured on the Coat of Arms? The Irish harp is featured

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    and courage; it is often an indication of a great warrior. The rulers of England included them because lions represent the “king” of all animals and they represent royalty. 2. What does the fleur-de-lis represent? Why is it featured on the Coat of Arms of British rulers? The fleur-de-lis represents France and also stands for “flower of light”. It was alos included on the Coat of Arms of British rulers due to the alliance Britain had with France. 3. Why is the Irish harp

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    bravery‚ and ferocity. They included so many of them because they represent the 3 areas that were associated with the British crown; England‚ Norway‚ and Aquitaine.     2.    The fleur-de-lis represents France. It’s featured on the Coat of Arms of British rulers because they were allied with France‚ so they had the fleur-de-lis to show that alliance.  3.   The Irish Harp represents Ireland’s place in UK.    4.    It was a Scottish symbol and they wanted to show that they

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