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    Cinder Dystopia

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    Adri found out that her real daughter had acquired Letumosis after going to a junkyard with Cinder. She was sent to be a guinea pig for testing to find a cure‚ even though she did not volunteer. Adri still thought that she owed it to Peony‚ her step sister because she once again thought it was Cinder’s fault that one of her family members went out and got the plague. Although‚ it made absolutely no sense that Adri made that decision because Cinder was the family’s only source of income‚ she worked as

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    FACULTY OF ARTS AND PHILOSOPHY Academic year 2009-2010 Ethnicity in Theodore Dreiser‟s Jennie Gerhardt Dissertation to achieve the degree of Master in English and Dutch Language and Literature by Jorn Strubbe Promotor: Dr. M. Boyden Acknowledgments Theodore Dreiser led a very turbulent‚ albeit interesting‚ life and to be able to study an aspect of his writing – the ethnicity that is or is not to be found in his work – has truly been a pleasure. This dissertation would not be what it

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    Abuse of Power from Rafael Trujillo the Novel In the Time of Butterflies Abstract Dictator Rafael Trujillo ruled the Dominican Republic for over 30 years. He made his way to the top by destroying anyone that got in his way. This abuse of power continued throughout his reign as dictator. In the novel In the Time of Butterflies‚ Julia Alvarez gives numerous examples that express how Dictator Trujillo abused his power. Trujillo took away women’s rights ‚ took away prisoner’s rights‚ and took

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    Humanistic Philosophy of Swami Vivekananda Br. Suvimalachaitanya Introduction Swami Vivekananda was a savant and philosopher of the highest order. The Philosophy of Swami Vivekananda is a gospel of humanism‚ for man is the central pillar of his life and teachings. Man‚ manliness‚ man-making these were the constant mantra on his lips. It sprang forth authentically from his own realization of the Divine that existed in himself and all. He therefore raised the dignity‚ and worth of man to the pinnacle

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    James Joyce - The Sisters

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    JAMES JOYCE (1882-1941) He is a 20th century Irish modernist short story writer‚ novelist and poet. He was affected from naturalism‚ romanticism and realism. He was a master of the English language. He uses stream of consciousness technique and his works are full of parodies‚ allusions‚ inner monologues. His works are rich in characterization and brood humour. His psychological perceptions and innovative literary techniques make him one of the most influential writers of the 20th century

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    SPED 17 & 18 – REFLECTION THE OTHER SISTER This movie portrays how a family‚ who has a member with a disability‚ encountered and overcame adversities from within triggered by several environmental factors. The protagonist‚ Carla Tate‚ who has an intellectual disability‚ seeks freedom from her mother‚ acceptance from others‚ and attention/love from opposite sex. Eventually she got those as the story developed. This only means that a disability should never serve as a hindrance in achieving

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    A Walk in Her Shoes; the Stepmother not Cinderella Did you ever notice that “happily ever after” seems to only take place in fairy tales? In the real world‚ couples get married‚ have children and‚ more often than not‚ end up getting divorced. The time following divorce can be lonely but many people will enjoy the time alone. Eventually‚ a search begins for a new mate and ultimately they will remarry. Sometimes the new spouse also has children and this creates a blended family‚ such as in the story

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    Cinderella Story

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    Cinderella is a folktale that has become a story that many people can relate to‚ whether they know it or not. The story has so many different variants‚ which is why it has spread across the world and become so popular. It’s popularity is with people of all ages‚ since the story is relatable to anything that is going on. Cinderella is a story of a young girl‚ who is treated as a servant‚ that has the desire to attend the ball. Her stepmother and stepsisters try to keep her as far away from that

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    Emotions are very powerful qualities of humans and often create big impacts on one’s decisions and actions. In the novel The Sisters Brothers by Patrick DeWitt‚ the main character Eli begins to understand this idea after he meets the lobby lady at a hotel and falls in love. After experiencing this love for the first time‚ Eli discovers a new path and as a result‚ becomes a kinder and more conscientious person. He begins to care for his family members and wants to get closer to them rather than push

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    DIDLS: Brother and Sisters Diction Lost‚ dubious‚ lost‚ out of date‚ distrait‚ haunted‚ leaked‚ mocking‚ wavers‚ wrinkled‚ snatch‚ shallow‚ shrivels‚ deserted‚ cracked‚ old‚ awry‚ moths Images grew like grass and leaves half-erased and dubious track‚ polished parlor grew distrait and haunted wound the guilt clock that leaked the year away. wrinkled ewes snatch pansies through the fence/and stare with shallow eyes into the garden Millie’s cameos loosen round her throat. The bush comes

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