Alt ending‚ “The Landlady”. Billy heard a voice behind him as he was writing his name down onto the book‚ “Tea‚ my dear?” he turned and the landlady walked in‚ carrying a silver tray with two tea cups on it. He shook his head. “No thank you‚ I better get t-” she sat down and handed him the cup of tea. “Just for a few minutes‚ I only want to get to know you‚ you seem like a very sweet boy.” Billy thought to himself‚ maybe a few sips wouldn’t hurt‚ after all she does seem very nice. He grabbed
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may be seem strange‚ considering the great value that authors place on putting together original criticisms and interpretations. Many literary works of this kind also might draw from religious or biblical texts‚ and The Handmaids Tale by Margaret Atwood is a clear example of this. This novel has borrowed characteristic traits from the Bible in order to influence certain religious practices or behaviors‚ divide social groups or classes‚ and to control usage of language within society.
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Ending Physical Punishment of Children The last two decades have seen a major international shift in the perspectives regarding physical punishment of children. Up until twenty years ago‚ physical punishment was considered a normal and popular disciplinary technique. Over the last several years‚ however‚ an abundance of research has revealed that not only is corporal punishment of children ineffective‚ it also causes many harmful side effects that continue into adulthood. Physical punishment
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Our Society and Child Welfare Happy Times Daycare Society Introduction The increased problems within families in the US have led to a similar increase in the number of children in need of child welfare services. The most common factors that have led to this increase include the loss of income‚ catastrophic illnesses‚ substance and drug abuse‚ divorce and incarceration of the parents. These problems lead to a great disruption in the life of these children who miss out on the love and guidance
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Justin Bizarro Mrs. Nye English 1301 14 November 2012 Stopping the Tragedy of School Shootings Every single day‚ millions of kids across the country wake up‚ get ready for the day‚ and head to school. The parents of these children trust the school with many things; a safe bus ride‚ a productive environment‚ and most importantly‚ keeping their kids safe throughout the day. School districts take pride in this‚ and on a normal basis‚ things will go smoothly. Despite all of their efforts‚ though‚ one
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the king had ordered him of to negotiate trade with other kingdoms and cities within our lands. So ever since he has been off on a very time-consuming mission I have been treated terribly. I forced myself to just deal with it since she makes my dad happy but I going to be honest I’m done with it. "ASHER WESTFALL ANSWER ME WHEN I ASK YOU A QUESTION YOU UNGRATEFULL BRAT" She thundered. Oh no‚ oh god I’m dead‚ I have no clue what she just said. Mentally I am freaking out and praying that she won’t give
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Alternate Ending to “The Landlady” “Would you like some tea dear?” Asked the Landlady‚ as she peered into to Billy’s eyes. Slowly‚ she placed the cup in front of Billy urging him to try it. “No thank you‚” Billy said. He wasn’t in the mood for small talk‚ and something about this Landlady rubbed Billy the wrong way‚ so he most definitely was not going to drink her tea‚ “Could you please point me in the direction of your bathrooms‚ I’m quite tired‚ I think I’m going to get ready for bed.” “They’re
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Jackson carried his bag as he exited from the taxi. He looked around for Emily; his daughter. The love of his life. He smiled when he saw her playing with her dolls in the sandbox. Jackson stared at his daughter‚ he hated his job...hated it with passion. It kept him away from his daughter more often than not...but it was a necessary evil. How else was he going to provide for his Emily? It had only been him and Emily since she’d been born. Sadly‚ her mother died after giving birth to her. It was a
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of the Church. Whilst she appeared to be a party-pooper‚ and he believed he and Karmen would have enjoyed a much more fun night at a Motel‚ or at least he would have‚ particularly if he’d conspired to ensure the room contained only one bed‚ he was happy for the opportunity to receive a free night’s board and lodging‚ and possibly some valuables to depart with. Though being told he’d sleep on the sofa had send a note of disappointment through him‚ it‚ and Kurt’s mention of the church the next morning
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Austen’s novel Pride and Prejudice‚ many characters disagree about what marriage should be. Some believe there should be happiness and love in a marriage‚ and others believe happiness is simply a matter of chance. In the poem “Habitation‚” Margaret Atwood uses literary techniques such as symbolism and metaphors to show that the idea of marriage is sugar-coated‚ and a marriage takes work and upkeep to sustain happiness. Both of these pieces of literature have very unique views on marriage. Pride and
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