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    Louise Brooks‚ a legendary actress of the silent film era; one of the greatest actresses in the silent film era known for her sensual portrayal of her characters‚ personality‚ and her popular bobbed hairstyle.(C. Moritz (Ed.)‚ 1985) Louise‚ commonly known as her childhood name of Brooksie‚ was born in Cherryvale‚ Kansas‚ on November 14‚ 1906.(IMDb.com‚ 2013) Louise did not only have a future in show business‚ but also in dancing‚ though eventually retiring at the age of 32 in 1938.(IMDb.com‚ 2013)

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    In the book Vermeer’s Hat by Timothy Brook‚ he takes us on a sort of adventure back through time in the seventeenth century through these seven paintings of Johannes Vermeer. Brook does this hoping to show us a few things about the economy and cultural changes‚ along with how the other countries are adapting. In the book Vermeer’s Hat by Timothy Brook‚ he takes us through the seventeenth century bringing out the economic and cultural changes‚ the influence on the European world‚ and the influence

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    An example where there needed to be more regulation was the case of Levon Brooks‚ when bitemarks were used as the main convicting evidence for a brutal murder case. He in fact‚ was innocent and was wrongly convicted which could’ve been avoided if the court had required more evidence against him. Another wrongful conviction was the case of Brandon Mayfield‚ he was convicted for the Madrid bombings only based off a partial fingerprint. His conviction could’ve been avoided if they required more points

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    to gain it. During the 1940’s and the 1950’s woman in general did not have a lot of respect‚ but if you were a Black woman during this time‚ it was even worse. In Gwendolyn Brook’s novel Maud Martha‚ displays the idea that Black woman had to be beautiful‚ obedient‚ and is able to produce children in order to have respect. Gwendolyn Brooks brings this idea forward with her characters Helen and Martha in her novel Maud Martha. The idea of respectability politics is that if a minority group‚ in this

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    Jones 1 Mackenzie Jones Ms. Rucker English 11 CP 5 December 2014 Emily Dickinson’s “I DIED for beauty‚ but was scarce” Emily Dickinson’s poem I DIED for beauty‚ but was scarce is about how a person tries to be perfect and strive for things such as "beauty" (6). When really all they need throughout life is "truth" (7). Spending your whole life searching for insufficient things like "beauty" are not important (6). Be happy in your body or "tomb" because in the end‚ living your life to the fullest

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    all are just some reasons why the amazing Garth Brooks is loved all around the world. Garth Brooks is a singular country singer. He makes wonderful music that is special for his fans. He also makes everything in his songs so loving and peaceful. People are so appalled by his performances. While multitasking with many other careers‚ Garth Brooks has a very successful career in singing by having energetic performances and winning many awards. Brooks had a very good childhood being at a young age

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    Brittany Paul 1. Story: “Being” February 1‚ 2007 2. Author: Kevin Brooks‚ 1959-Present 3. Protagonist: Robert Smith‚ a sixteen year old who does not know what he is. Robert is a dark haired foster child from England. 4. Antagonist: David Ryan‚ a doctor that is a part of the British government agency. Ryan is tall‚ severe looking‚ silver eyes‚ and dresses in a plain black suit. 5. Conflict(s): Ryan is trying to figure out what Robert is‚ and Robert is trying to hide from Ryan and his people

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    is about a girl and a boy who live very different lives but eventually come together. The boy’s name is Day and the girl’s name is June. Day is a wanted criminal for the things he has done to the government and he also killed June’s brother. June joins the military and becomes highly ranked quickly soon after her brother’s death. Her job is to find Day and bring him in so he cannot cause any more damage to the government. When the two meet June does not realize that the boy is Day and slowly starts

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    mention of the possibilities for the future as well as anxiety. In Albert Brooks 2030: The Real Story of What Happens to America the future of America as well as the causes and effects of the new implementations are explained in the novel. Albert Brooks‚ Born Albert Einstein on July 22‚ 1947‚ in Beverly Hills‚ California. He’s the youngest son of Thelma Leeds‚ a singer and actress‚ and Harry Parke‚ a radio comedian. Brooks attended Beverly Hills High school and then later received an acting scholarship

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    49ers quarterback who refused to stand up for the playing of the American national anthem during their games to protest against systemic racism in the United States‚ David Brooks‚ in his article “The Uses of Patriotism‚” calls Kaepernick’s actions “extremely counterproductive” as it creates a “crisis of solidarity.” To Brooks‚ sitting during the national anthem demonstrates a lack of gratitude to America’s ancestors and their legacy‚ and the loss of a sense that “we’re all in this together.” Throughout

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