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    affected by the war are Jake and Brett. The reader can gain a view of some of the detriment that occurred during the war by analyzing these two characters. Even though the reader knows little detail about the characters’ lives‚ it is for certain that each was affected by the war on some level. Jake‚ for instance‚ is known to be "sick." (34) Jake’s lack of masculinity causes him difficulties in coping with his love for Brett. Brett is physically driven‚ and‚ even though she loves Jake‚ she knows she would

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    Jake like countless others suffered with a mental illness. Specifically‚ it is estimated that 1.1% of people suffer with Schizophrenia which equivocates to 51 million people worldwide or 2.2 million in the United States (The Internet Mental Health Initiative‚ 2010). Jake was among the fortunate to have his illness under control for the last year and live a productive life. If sentencing Jake for his crime what options should be considered‚ how would sentencing change if the situation was different

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    And RDA wants to gain it. In order to explore Pandora’s biosphere‚ scientists use Na’vi-human hybrids called "avatars"‚ operated by genetically matched humans. Jake Sully is a paraplegic former marine who works for a corporation called RDA. He infiltrates a native group of people known as the Na’vi through the use of an avatar. The task of jake is convincing Na’vi people move out their home tree in three month. Hometree is the land where a community of the Na’vi people lives‚ and lies a large deposit

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    This essay will look at a case of acute care needed by Jake. For the purpose of this essay the only intervention discussed will be the care surrounding Jake’s nutrition and hydration‚ with research and evidence being considered and applied appropriately. Jake’s initial assessment‚ using the ABCDE approach‚ will be discussed with an explanation of the pathophysiology behind his condition. This essay will also explore the impact on the family of having an infant with bronchiolitis with a focus on the

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    Robert Cohn—Wealthy Jewish-American writer living in Paris. No direct experience of the war. Still believes in love and fair play‚ but these ideals seem absurd to his friends after the war. Disliked by his friends and is a target for antagonism of Jake and the others. Married and divorced‚ three children; had affairs with Frances and Lady Ashley. Jacob Barnes—Narrator‚ protagonist. American veteran of World War I. Moved to Paris and works as a journalist. Struggles with his former romance with Lady

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    Ernest Hemingway‚ author of The Sun Also Rises‚ brands his main character Jake Barnes‚ a Hemingway code hero. The Hemingway code hero is defined as one who faces several problems yet faces them with undeniable dignity; when under pressure he deals with it with so much poise‚ it is hard to detect he is faced with a challenge. Also according to Hemingway‚ this man must accept that the world can bring misery upon anyone and while realizing this must learn to enjoy life (Melvin C. Miles). This man will

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    intensifies as a lawyer by the name Jake Brigance defends a black man on trial for murdering two men who raped his 10 year old daughter. Towards the end of the film‚ Jake gives a compelling speech which in end helps to convince the jury of Carl Lee Hailey’s innocence. The speech given by Jake was captivating and cannot be compared to Atticus’ speech in To Kill a Mockingbird because in my opinion Jake’s speech offered real life connections‚ used the theme of empathy and Jake had a special connection to the

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    help them get their needs met.” (Hughes‚ el at‚ p.577‚ 2012) Bishop T. D. Jakes is the Pastor at The Potters’ House of Dallas‚ Texas. Bishop Jakes is truly a charismatic leader that influences over 30‚ 000 members or more that attends his

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    murder. Carl Lee confronts his lawyer‚ Jake Brigance ‚ about similar cases where the white criminals were let off or given light sentences for similar charges‚ which enrages Carl Lee further. Carl Lee asks if Jake will stand by him in a jam‚ Jake promises he will. The next morning Carl Lee shoots the two men on the way to their arraignment‚ both men die and a cop is shot and loses his leg. Carl Lee is immediately arrested for the murder of the two men‚ as promised Jake stands by his side. Carl Lee confesses

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    obstacle that causes distresses between the main character‚ Jake and his life. Along with alcohol‚ promiscuity is prevalent throughout the novel. The heroine of the novel‚ Brett‚ displays the theme of promiscuity throughout the novel. She uses her sheer beauty and charming personality to lure men into her lonely life. The themes of alcohol and promiscuity intertwine with the Lost Generation in this classic love saga. To begin‚ Jake Barnes the protagonist is a journalist in Paris. He spent

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