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    In the 1920’s the American society began adopting new values that threatened the traditional values that originated in the 19th century. People began moving to large cities and women started to be less constraint to the image of being a proper woman. Instead‚ they became freer and tried to find their own identity. A new generation was born which challenged traditional standards with many of their new ideas. As more people began moving to urban locations‚ like New york and Chicago‚ they began making

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    “If you only read the books that everyone else is reading‚ you can only think what everyone else is thinking” (Murakami). This quote makes me think about how books influence humans in different ways. Books influence humans in different ways because of a human’s experiences. I think that this quote is somewhat truthful. I think this because I believe a human’s experience changes the way he views a book after reading it. In order for everyone to think the same way after reading a book‚ everyone would

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    precisely defined by any but God. How much do you love your spouse? 1. You are 90 years of age‚ and your son comes home from abroad with a gift of car for you with full air conditioner – he may be claiming you on “life” in the mortuary. Your breakthroughs must manifest now! 2. Unfaithfulness in keeping of an appointment is an act of clear dishonesty; you may as well borrow a person’s money as his time. - Horace Manni. 3. There is influential power in gentle words. A word gently spoken

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    dreamed of attaining financial greatness. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby is set in New York City‚ the epitome of industrialization and economic opportunity during the Jazz Age. The young‚ charming‚ and charismatic Jay Gatsby flaunts his financial prosperity through lavish and colorful parties. However‚ Gatsby’s money is earned dishonestly and is short lived. Fitzgerald reveals the intangibility of the American Dream through various characters in the novel. George Wilson embodies the underprivileged

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    Literature and Aspects of the Human Experience Literature offers a unique view into the human experience. Writers share their ideas about life through language‚ literary devices‚ and imagery. The human experience of love is one that every person can relate to. Three examples of literature that share this theme of love are: “A Rose for Emily”‚ “Love Song”‚ and “A Doll’s House”. Although some of the stories deal with family and parental love‚ this paper will focus on the aspect of romantic

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    WHY DO YOU WANT THIS JOB? “I am certain that I can make an impact and bring benefit to the company and to myself. This job would allow me to use my proven skills to bring great value to this company( specific example of how your skills bring value! ). I applied for this job since it matches my skills and abilities‚ my previous experience and positions. This job is a logical step forward for me and if I was appointed then I feel you would not be disappointed.”  WHY DO YOU WANT THIS JOB

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    How do you know when a project fails? A project is considered to have failed when it does not meet the standards of owners‚ stakeholders‚ and other personnel. The impacts of a project failing can include high costs to repeat the project. Depending on the state of the organization closure could be a result of a failed project. A failed project will impact managers‚ as well as employees of organizations. When a project fail frustration and can build up this causes individuals to quit due to

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    The American Dream The American Dream has been a concept of American life since the pilgrims came to this country on the Mayflower in 1620. Every one of them hoped to live a grand life‚ full of wealth and success. Most of the pilgrims did not succeed‚ and some succumbed to sickness and disease. America was founded on the beliefs that all men are created equal‚ everyone is entitled to life‚ liberty‚ and property‚ and the due process of law. In 1849‚ hundreds of thousands of men came to California

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    metaphysical claim that (in the case of humans alone) existence precedes essence and we have complete and total freedom‚ we therefore hold absolute control of not only the meaning of our lives‚ but of the entire macrocosm of human existence. Sartre claims that existence precedes

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    Human nature refers to the general psychological characteristics‚ feelings‚ and behavioral traits of humankind‚ regarded as shared by all humans. F. Scott Fitzgerald with the use of selection of detail‚ selective diction‚ and imagery‚ portrays both condescending and bona fide aspects of human nature. Death brings denial‚ memories‚ remorse‚ and perspective. To Nick Carraway‚ who is utterly incredulous and lachrymose over Gatsby’s death‚ the passing-away of a dear friend is a period of reflection

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