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    Throughout time there is evidence of Greek culture in almost all works of art spanning from philosophy‚ architecture‚ and even sculptures. From bronze sculptures to the Trojan War one can see the influence Greece had on the Romans. The Greek art focused more on mythological events whereas Roman artists depicted current events. Rome also perfected the form used in sculptures when they invented concrete. Greece has an influence on medieval literature and philosophy since wealthier Romans hired Greek

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    DBQ 17: A National Clash of Cultures in the 1920’s With the arrival of the 1920’s‚ new battles fought between traditionalist rural society and modernist urban civilization arose in the postwar United States. These urban-rural culture wars of this time period represent the everlasting conflict between conservatives and liberals. The 1920 census demonstrated to traditionalists that their views were under attack by the modernists who gradually came to outnumber them. Traditionalists were disturbed

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    How does Zephaniah’s writing vividly express views on justice in “Chant of a Homesick Nigga” Benjamin Zephaniah expresses his views on justice toward the black community‚ in his poem‚ “Chant of a Homesick Nigga”. Zephaniah is a profound political poet and activist whom has released several poems based around the injustice surrounding the black community‚ including this poem. This poem is a very dark‚ and we get a sense of anger and rage throughout. The poem is based upon the unjust and mistreatment

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    Business Culture and Strategy Report Section 1: External Environment A report has been requested by John Pringle and the purpose of the report is show the Strategy and Culture in J D Wetherspoon. A SPELT analysis was carried out to show examples that have affected how the organisation has behaved. A SPELT analysis is a planning tool used in business in order to make effective strategic plans. Social and Cultural factors affecting J D Wetherspoon are Demographic Patterns and Trends‚ Income

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    My view is that it is never ethically permissible to take a life‚ but when it comes to self defense and freedom from oppression‚ it is certainly necessary. Does culture influence opinion? The fact that I am an American Citizen does influence my opinion about the Revolutionary War. Growing up in the U.S.‚ we were taught about the Revolution in school and how concepts like “life‚ liberty and the pursuit of happiness” (Declaration

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    Compare how poets use language to present feelings in “The Manhunt” and one other poem (Nettles) In ‘Manhunt’‚ Simon Armitage uses rhyme to reflect the togetherness of a relationship. He says “After the first phase‚ after passionate nights and intimate days.” As the poem goes on‚ the reader can start to recognise that the un-rhymed cuplets show how fragmented their relationship has become. In ‘Nettles’ Vernon Scannell uses elements of nature‚ the nettles‚ to portray his keen anger towards the

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    in Chapter 1 when you take the quiz. Question 1 5 out of 5 points Which of the following characteristics distinguishes moral standards from other sorts of standards? Answer Selected Answer:    moral standards take priority over other standards‚ including self-interest Correct Answer:    moral standards take priority over other standards‚ including self-interest Question 2 5 out of 5 points

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    How Does the Body Function?” Do you consider your body a delicate temple‚ and do you give any thoughts to the daily functions it provides for you? Well‚ to name a few‚ the eyes‚ ears and skin play a vital role in our lives‚ and without these precious body parts I believe our life of living free would be limited. Someone once said that “the eyes provide a window to the soul‚ they also provide us with a window to the world.” Our vision starts when you look at an object; the light from

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    is determined by the relationships a character has with others and the world. Being accepted and having shared experiences with others and having genuine connections with ones environment is crucial to feelings of belonging. This is clearly evident in the verse novel The Simple Gift‚ composed by Steven Herrick‚ and further demonstrated in Ania Walqicz’s “Australia”. These texts show that without relationships with others and the world‚ one cannot fully belong. Herrick conveys the importance of

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    How does Scrooge’s character change in "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens? A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol is a tale on the subject of change. It is a quite simple story based on an intervallic narrative composition in which all of the major chapters have a clear‚ fixed symbolic connotation. Dickens’ much-loved short story A Christmas Carol was printed in 1843‚ along with the purpose of getting the attention of the reader to the dilemma of England’s underprivileged

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