Contrasting of What‚ of This Goldfish Would You Wish? By Etgar Keret‚ And Three Wishes By David Straker. These two stories have many similarities and also have many differences. The first story the Genie is in the form of a Goldfish and in the second story the Genie is a man but he has been around for thousands of years. The comparisons of these two stories are the there are two Genies that each grant three wishes. In both stories the character makes wishes that are beneficial to them and other
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Brothers Grimm of The Three Wishes and What of This Goldfish‚ Would You Wish share the similar idea of being granted three wishes‚ they have very different ways of presenting this idea. I found that reading through the lines and paying attention to the sequence of the stories is how I differentiated between the two. In this essay‚ the prime differences and similarities will be addressed. First‚ the main difference between The Three Wishes and What of This Goldfish‚ Would You Wish is that the stories
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“The Three Wishes” One calm and cold winter morning‚ I awoke to the sound of knocking on my front door. I rushed downstairs to open it. I turned the knob and was aghast at who I saw on the other side. Cameras flashed as Oprah Winfrey told me that I had won the “Fall Kick Off ‘3 Wishes’ Give-A-Way.” The three wishes that I desired was to become a wrestling state champion‚ to be with the perfect girl‚ and to have unlimited gas for my car. The first wish that was granted to me was to become a
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Christmas Day is the most awaited day and season of most children in the whole world within the whole year especially Christians because they celebrating Christmas day to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. In this season‚ all people are busy in attending Church services like “Simbang Gabi”‚ preparing foods‚ buying and wrapping gifts‚ having a reunion and many more. Because this season is time for giving‚ loving‚ bonding‚ and also respect. In terms of giving‚ gifts are always there like material
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Taking for Granted One’s life may seem dull when favored by many but not by one’s family. A lazy man‚ not devoted to his family‚ who neglects his obligations‚ is selfish and cowardly. Life is short‚ even shorter and less rewarding when taken for granted. Living life as a pessimist leads one to such displeasure but living optimistically will guide one to happiness. “Rip Van Winkle” is a short story written by Washington Irving regarding a gentleman’s displeasure with his marriage
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If You Were a Millionaire It is true that miracles do occur in man’s life. If I become a million¬aire by the blessings of Almighty‚ my dreams will become true. I have certain plans in my mind regarding the investment of money. As man is selfish by nature arid I am also a man made of flesh and blood first of all I will invest half of my money for the upliftment of my own family. I will set up a beautifully decorated departmental store in some posh colony of the city. I will make some investment
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DREAMS AND WISHES My name is Sophia Lorraine Seblos‚ I am 22 years of age. I am currently attending The University of Cebu acquiring my course under Seacast. I was always in the kitchen as a kid. I love to cook a variety of foods. There have only been a handful of dishes that I have prepared that were not up to par. I chose to take a cooking class in this year. So let see as to why I was destined to become a chef from a child. I love to cook. Growing up‚ I would always be in the kitchen‚ and
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What would you do if an emergency broke out and you were unable to make health care choices for yourself? Does your family know exactly what you want to happen? Do you really know? Although no one wants to think about such scenarios a crisis can emerge at any given time therefore it is best to be prepared. A known program that has had a lot of success is called `Five Wishes’. Five wishes is the first living will discusses personal‚ emotional‚ and spiritual needs as well as your medical wishes. It lets
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“The Monkey’s Paw” and “The Three Wishes” are two stories that have as many similarities‚ as they have differences. “The Monkey’s Paw” is written about a curious‚ elderly couple that makes a wish on a talisman‚ said to bring bad luck. In “The Third Wish”‚ a lonely man is granted three wishes for doing a kind chore. But‚ he soon learns it may be hurting others. However‚ they are similar and different in many ways that are deep within the stories’ plots‚ hidden behind details. The stories have very
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happened for good things to be done. Like above I believe everyone might have observed the same with them‚ if not just sit alone for 10 to 15 minutes and start recollecting your past things which you felt bad for you. Definitely you will realise now that Yes! since that happened the good thing you have seen.I always wish that everything happens for good and good things happens every time. This sentence applies to each and everyone of us one or other day or time. I personally have so many experiences
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