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    abuse was an epidemic that was absolutely rampant in the Victorian era. Women and children experienced a majority of the abuse‚ as the men in the family wanted to physically employ their dominant nature. In a similar vane‚ Charles Dickens used Great Expectations to show the absurdity of the desensitization of domestic abuse in the Victorian Era‚ he reflected this in characters such as‚ Drummle‚ Estella‚ Mrs. Joe‚ and Orlick. The abuse Pip faces as a child leads him to crave release from the world around

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    As we discussed in class‚ hermeneutics allow people read the same text and come away with a different meaning. A prime example of this is the difference in opinions between Muslims and fundamental Christians. Muslims use science to confirm and further back up their beliefs‚ while fundamental Christians stick to what is in the bible to confirm their beliefs. Muslims believe that “Allah created the heavens and all that is between them in six days” (7:54). While Muslims believe that the universe and

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    GaJohnstone 1 Stephanie J 26 April 2011 Biographical Analysis of The Great Gatsby F. Scott Fitzgerald’s life is correctly portrayed in The Great Gatsby. Fitzgerald’s life is portrayed through the characters‚ events‚ and dreams. The characters in The Great Gatsby reflect good or bad qualities of either Fitzgerald himself or people that were in his life. Also‚ in the book‚ there are some events that occurred in Fitzgerald’s life‚ again some good some‚ bad. One more way Fitzgerald’s life is portrayed

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    Disclosure Project (CDP). The purpose is to look for new ways for the suppliers to cut energy use and reduce greenhouse gas emissions as stated by the executive vice-president and chief merchandising officer at Wal-Mart; John Fleming. The political lens seeks to define the elements of power and influence within the company’s hierarchy. It is seen as an arena for competition and conflict among individuals‚ groups‚ and other organizations whose interests and goals differ and even clash dramatically

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    your beach house. These ideas are false though‚ Great Expectations shows us differently from that typical ideal of how simple and easy money can make life. Pip’s life was not made easier or simpler by gaining wealth or becoming a gentleman. Pip grew up through most of his life being an apprentice to his sister’s husband Joe‚ even though he knew he wanted to be more he was content with the job. Pip was then told he has been given Great Expectations‚ and takes it immediately. Now that Pip has money

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    Introduction In the novel “Great Expectations” we are introduced to Biddy‚ a young girl‚ who has knowledge beyond her years. She is an old soul‚ and this is evident throughout the novel. Biddy lives in the forge with her grandmother‚ and she spends her days behind the counter at her grandmother’s store. After the attack on Mrs. Joe‚ Biddy moves into the Gargery’s home. Biddy is affected by her surroundings and the people she encounters. Micro and Meso Environment Biddy is a strong example of

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    in poverty or sickness‚ or any other seeming misfortune‚ [will have] all things… work together for good to him in life and death.” Plato argues that the actions of just people will produce serenity in their life and goodwill from others. In Great Expectations‚ by Charles Dickens‚ Pip is kind and caring to Estella; however‚ Estella disregards Pip’s appearance and apparent station in society‚ which she considers beneath her. Pip’s actions and beliefs are vindicated when he lives a happy and peaceful

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    Analyzing in a Marxist lens The song I chose to analyze is the song “Successful” by Drake and Trey Songz. The chorus is “I want the money‚ Money and the cars‚ Cars and the clothes‚ The ****‚ I suppose‚ I just wanna be‚ I just wanna be‚ Successful.” To mean this should be seen through a marxist lens. The first line talks about having money to contribute to a sense of successfulness. Money in this sense creates a high status amongst society. The next line ties in having money and what it can buy

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    is not always a bad thing. People sometimes tell lies to escape from harsh situations or to utilize it to teach someone a lesson. When people are in harsh situations they often feel that the only way to escape that situation is to lie. In “ Great Expectations” When Pip returns from Miss Havisham’s house‚ he is a little confused. The events that took place‚ and Miss Havisham‚ are “incomprehensible” to him. Pip felt convinced that if he “described Miss Havisham’s as my eyes had seen it‚ I

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    in this lab? (1 point) 6.State the function of the following parts of the microscope: (3 points) a.Iris diaphragm b.Ocular lens c.Condenser 7.State how to determine the following functions of the microscope (2 points) a.Diopter b.Interpupillary distance 8.What is the total magnification when using a compound microscope with an objective lens of 10X and an ocular lens of 4X? Show the calculation used to derive the answer. (2 points) 9.Why are coverslips used to observe specimens under the microscope

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