Khoa Dao Professor Keisha Cosand English 110 Date Feb 11th 2014 A Love Story in War “The Things They Carried” is an interesting story. The story is about the group of soldiers who were fighting in Viet Nam War. They carried a lot of things such as weapons‚ foods‚ drinks and things to protect them whenever they go across the forest. The lieutenant Jimmy Cross is a sensitive guy. He had a girlfriend‚ Martha. He loved her a lot. He always thinks of her whenever he is free. He often took out her
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Worth The Weight? “War is hell‚” a famous quote from General William Tecumseh Sherman. In The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien‚ we perceive the hell that men in war undergo. This enticing story is about the personal‚ mental‚ and physical hardships of soldiers in the Vietnam War. The title is revealing to the story itself by describing the items the soldiers carried. The tangible items that they lugged around are listed to the reader‚ but we are also shown the emotional burdens that lay deep in
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The Nature of Things Michelle Davis ACI1248F Introduction to Literature 1/17/2013 Using nature to symbolize feelings or thoughts in a poem or short story gives the reader an idea of what the author is describing‚ but it also gives them a picture to imagine as they read. The Oak by Tennyson might symbolize strength and wisdom and uses simile style to describe an object. The Road not Taken by Frost might symbolize the way certain choices affect our lives and uses a persona
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Sure Thing In David Ives’ short one-act comedy play “Sure Thing” he examines a number of variations in which a conversation between a guy and girl could take place. Theme‚ setting‚ plot‚ characters all of these things are essential to the understanding and captivation of the audience. With every exchange of conversation there is the ability to regain a fresh start by getting a second chance to make a good impression. The setting of this play is simple‚ a coffee shop. The setting is perfect
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Honors English F Avi Nothing but the Truth “Do you swear to tell the truth‚ the whole truth‚ and nothing but the truth? Does anyone say no?” This quote is from the book Nothing but the Truth by Avi. It is my favorite book‚ I chose it because I liked the way the author portrayed the characters. This is one of my favorite books because of the way it is written. Avi also includes the conversations between all the characters. Nothing but the Truth has strong characters‚ plot‚ mood‚ and tone. First
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As people we all strive to see the better picture that is the world around us. Many go their whole lives and never see the wonders that the world can provide them. Well‚ I’ve had one such chance. I’ve been to a place‚ commonly know as the land of the rising sun‚ and yes it was an amazing episode of my life which I could never forget. It all began my sophomore year in high school. There was a summer exchange program in which I would be able to travel to my sister city in Chichibu‚ Japan. I was excited
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The Funniest Thing That Ever Happened to Me I was a seven-year-old boy‚ and was fairly close to my grandparents. My family has a strong Chinese background as my grandparents were refugees who fled from China in the 1940s. My grandmother‚ just like most old Chinese people‚ did not understand even the tiniest bit of modern technology. Moreover‚ since grandfather died‚ she started to transform her house into a mini zoo. Her sheer lack of understanding in technology and her wonderful family of animals
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Renaissance/Protestant Reformation Review Protestant Reformation: Started by ____________________ in 1519 when he nailed the _________theses to the ___________________ Church door. Luther was upset by the sale of_______________ (holy relics that could be bought to get into heaven). The nailing of the 95 theses caused the Catholic Church to split into __________________and _________________. In response‚ the Catholic Church held the _______________________________ and started the
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vision that people have like a beautiful women‚ a field of flowers‚ sunrises and sunsets‚ the relaxing sounds of the ocean and so forth. One can write libraries full of books about these beauties‚ but no one sees the exquisite beauty in ugly. A thing of beauty can be deadly‚ dangerous and deceiving. Like a pretty rose‚ it is attractive and often pleasant to smell but it is surrounded by thorns which‚ when picked‚ causes pain. The fairytale Snow White depicts this fantastically. The most beautiful
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The Four Noble Truths Buddhism is a religion to about 300 million people around the world. Buddhism explains a purpose to life‚ it explains obvious injustice and inequality around the world‚ and it provides a code of practice or way of life that leads to true happiness. When you study Buddhism you’re studying yourself; the nature of your body‚ speech and mind. The main emphasis being on the nature of your mind and how it works in everyday life. The Buddha taught many things‚ but the basic concepts
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