“My name is Francis Joseph Cassavant and I have just returned to Frenchtown in Monument and the war is over and I have no face.” Establishes the setting and Introduces narrator in first person which creates mystery. Chapter 1 – page 1 “Oh‚ I have eyes… but no ears to speak of‚ just bits of dangling flesh. But that’s fine‚ like Dr Abrams says… He was joking‚ of course.” Conversational style of address which creates a close bond between the reader and the narrator Chapter 1 – page 1 Description
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gentle and sincere I could not help but smile! The way he looked at me was unlike anything else‚ it was almost as if he looked into my soul. We understood what the other was thinking without speaking any words. It was what the strange old man‚ the Alchemist was always talking about‚ the language of the world. Santiago Professing His Love- When he told me‚ I was shocked. So shocked I dropped the water vessel I was carrying. Stupidly‚ I thought how angry mother would be when she found out I got dirt
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“Heroes are ordinary people‚ they just have the endurance to go one moment more”. Anybody can be a hero. The difference is a hero has the guts and determination to go into the chaotic situation and save the day even if that means risking their own life. Heroes are willing to do incredible things and they never think of going back and are not worrying about themselves. Ordinary people may want to save the world and make it a better place‚ but heroes are the ones who take action and go the extra mile
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When we come across the word ’hero’‚ we often think about people who influence others‚ as well as individuals whose efforts change situations. Ancient heroes are people of semi-divine origins such as beings from Greek mythology such as Hercules and Perseus. However‚ modern day heroes are still human beings. They tend not to be fictional and instead‚ are derived from the world of popular culture‚ such as sports and entertainment. I feel that the attention and money devoted to the sponsorship of
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Summary of “Unsung Heroes.” In the article “Unsung Heroes” published in June 2000 issue of The Progressive‚ Howard Zinn argues that people must recognize unsung heroes and replace many national idols such as Andrew Jackson‚ Abraham Lincoln‚ and Theodore Roosevelt with more honorable people such as John Ross‚ Mark Twain‚ Emma Goldman‚ and Helen Keller. According to Mr. Zinn‚ historical figures‚ which are seen as national idols in America today‚ are presented to the public opinion in over-simplified
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A hero is depicted as a Caucasian male who is handsome and visibly strong. The typical hero does not match with heroes in today’s reality. Many people can be described as a hero‚ each with a different gender‚ culture‚ race‚ special quality‚ and so on. A hero is not justified by their physical qualities‚ yet they all have slightly similar characteristics and are depicted in many ways in all forms of art for reasons depending on the artist. In order to guarantee safety‚ a person must learn to be their
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soul of the universe. It’s your mission on earth” (22). | This quotation is said by Melchizedek‚ commonly referred to as the old man. This is the passage that introduces the ideas of one’s personal legend‚ and the soul of the universe. Much of The Alchemist is based off that philosophy; dreams are not just something one should push aside‚ each person needs to focus on accomplishing his or her own fantasy. In addition this is the overall conflict of the book‚ because the rest of the story is about Santiago
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era to rise to greatness and the title of hero. but these heroes are made not born and therefore it is a process. Battle Royale and Rebel Without A Cause show the audiance a glimpse of this process. Shakespeare once said that some people are born great‚ others are made great and some have greatness thrust upon them. This may be true but not always are the to-be heroes entirely willing to partisipate in the processes involved. The heroes‚ Jim Stark and Nanahara Shuya from Rebel Without A Cause
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In The Alchemist‚ Santiago embarked on a journey that he would have never completed without determination‚ courage‚ and love aiding him along the way. If Santiago had not possessed these traits‚ he would have never been able to fulfill his dream. An examination of his journey reveals the importance of determination‚ courage‚ and love in Santiago’s life. One of Santiago’s defining qualities was his determination. Santiago was determined to pursue his personal legend which he saw in his dream
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*NEZ PERCE RETREAT OF 1877* Internal and external conflicts are prominent throughout human history in all societies that have existed. In the Pacific Northwest‚ the Native Indians tribes‚ both Plateau and Costal Indians tribes participated in intertribal warfare even before European and American intervention. With the incoming white settlers brought new perspectives‚ religions‚ ideas and authority all of which the Indians saw no purpose or understanding considering their culture prospered on the
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