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    The Significance of Lazarus’s Resurrection In the Russian novel Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky‚ the main character‚ Raskalnikov goes through a vast time period of great psychological turmoil. When comparing and contrasting this death and reincarnation of his consciousness and mind to the biblical tale of Lazarus’s resurrection‚ the author not only highlights the extremeness of the crimes he has committed‚ but also touches on the importance of recognizing one’s guilt. This theme of reconciliation

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    Raskolnikov’s article‚ "On Crime‚" is vital to the understanding of his beliefs. This article also has a profound effect on Crime and Punishment as a whole‚ the subject matter being one of the main themes of the novel. The idea of the "extraordinary man" is referred to literally throughout the book‚ but also notable is the subconscious effect the idea has on Raskolnikov. Sometimes Raskolnikov is not even aware of this influence. It is important to note originality‚ or the ability to "utter a new

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    There is a thin line between good and evil. “Great men smash laws‚ smash old ways‚ in order to create new ones‚ great men are not afraid to by criminals‚”( Raskolnikov). In Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s legendary Russian novel Crime and Punishment‚ Rodion Romanovitch Raskolnikov (Rodya‚ Rodenka‚ or Rodka)‚ commits murder for the idea that great men can break laws and get away with it. Never afraid to tackle the complex topics of humanity‚ Dostoyevsky plays the role of “Devil’s Advocate” and directs the reader

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    Hate Crime Analysis Kim Hull CJA/540 Criminological Theory October 13‚ 2011 Facilitator David Mailloux CERTIFICATE OF ORIGINALITY I certify that the attached paper is my original work. I am familiar with‚ and acknowledge my responsibilities which are part of‚ the University of Phoenix Student Code of Academic Integrity. I affirm that any section of the paper which has been submitted previously is attributed and cited as such‚ and that this paper has not been submitted by anyone else. I have

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    Bad Parenting and Hate Crimes Abstract The effects of bad parenting cannot be patrolled by the federal government because of the freedoms afforded to American citizens in the constitution. Bad parents instill in their children a number of negative values and morals that influence how they treat others and their relationship with crime. There are many institutions afforded by the federal government like public schools‚ police departments and social service programs that aid children from troubled

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    Critical Argument Analysis University of Phoenix Cassondra Capers ENG/215 September 14‚ 2013 Dr. Williams Critical Argument Analysis Americans have their own culturally determined sense of physical perfection‚ and they often go to extremes with diets‚ exercise‚ fashions‚ pharmaceuticals‚ and cosmetics to achieve a certain look. Body piercings or images show how men and women feel about themselves and or to tell a story. Life of body modification for men and woman gives them free expression

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    Bullies Need Harsher Punishments Jaquelyn Hochrein We are taught to follow The Golden Rule (to treat others the way we want to be treated.) Bullies completely ignore that rule and do what they want‚ but when normal students simply are late for class‚ they could have detention! Yes‚ bullies are punished‚ but in my opinion‚ they are not punished well enough. Bullies can be so aggressive that teachers are too scared to stand up for the victim or too even punish the bully! If you agree that teachers

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    also plays a role in Raskolnikov’s life as she was willing to sacrifice herself to give him a better future‚ by giving her hand in marriage to Pyotr Petrovich. Sonya is a support system to Raskolnikov as she allows him to see the wrongness in the crimes he has done. Sonya heavily uses God as her support system and urges Raskolnikov to do the same‚ as she wishes him to redeem himself for his murderous acts. Sonya tells Raskolnikov “Go‚ now this minute stand in the crossroads‚ bow down‚ and first kiss

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    Introduction: Hate crimes are an ongoing issue with no end in sight. Hate crimes do not have to deal with just race‚ but can and do deal with other issues such as sexual orientation‚ religion‚ and disability. The following article will examine what hate crimes are and ways such crimes can be prevented. The group that will be discussed will be the African American group. Each group of individual in the United States has had their share of hate crimes against them‚ but the key is to learn from them

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    felony chargers. Not only did he get charged with crimes‚ his mom had to pay the victims money for the damage and he got an extra year of probation because it was labeled as a “Hate Motivated Crime”. Hates crimes should be taken more seriously and should have a harsher punishment. If you get a harsher punishment people will think twice about committing hate crimes. Hate crimes should have harsher punishment because it would stop the majority of crimes committed towards a race or religion‚ because

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