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    Jonathan Livingston was a unique bird. For the ordinary ones‚ they valued eating more than anything else but for young Jonathan seagull‚ he was amused with flying. He wants to soar above the clouds in seek for perfection and excellence‚ so he spends his days learning more about speed and flight‚ at the expense of his own appetite. Knowing this‚ his parents are dismayed about what he was doing. They wanted Jonathan to be like the others‚ but he could not make it work. Growing tired of fixing things

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    In addition to comically expressing themselves‚ Shane Dawson and Voltaire have also spoken out against the government‚ indicating their lack of trust in it. During the Age of Enlightenment‚ while all aspects of European life were being re-evaluated‚ Voltaire criticized the government officials that were in power at the time through his satirical writing. Some of this problematic writing included satirical poems in which Voltaire “[ridiculed] the incestuous love affairs of the new French regent‚ Philippe

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    Assigment 1: Swift Modest Proposal Luciana Quispe Professor Michael Briere HUM 112 11/04/2014 The article by Jonathan Swift begins by making a description of the poor ladies with children and nowhere to stay in the streets of Ireland. The description clearly shows how the families have problems in terms of finding for themselves. With large families of up to six children‚ the poor ladies have no option of feeding their families. Finally‚ the audience thinks that the author would provide

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    He wanted to learn more about God and his wonderful creations. Jonathan discovers that God was no longer a mystery; it’s well-known that he has control over nature and has the will to choose between good or evil. Edwards really stands strong behind his belief of God of because he also preaches and prays occasionally

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    of catching its viewers’ attention‚ but also uses competition and catchy phrases to woo it’s viewers into buying their brand over other competing commericals. This specific commercial advertises CoverGirls Natureluxe Silk foundation using Taylor Swift. She is a perfect person to use in a commercial that is marketing their product towards teen girls. At only 22‚ Taylor has made a lucrative career out of writing songs about growing up and discovering yourself. Throughout the commercial she glows‚

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    Tale of Cunegonde Chapter eight of the story “Candide‚ or Optimism” written by Voltaire‚ is the tale of Cunegonde after Candide discovered her to be alive‚ despite what he was told. Cunegonde’s story is very intense and full of unfortunate events. One of the most dreadful things that happened‚ we learned in the chapter before‚ that Cunegonde retells is the murder of her family by the Bulgars. In this instance‚ Voltaire adds some satire because the Bulgars knew that he had escaped from them. Candide

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    through his journey. Candide realizes that the world is more than Westphalia‚ and that Westphalia is not the best place in the world. Candide begins to apprehend that if he wants to live in the best world he must construct it. In the novel Candide by Voltaire‚ the characters Pangloss‚Cacambo‚ and Martin help contribute to Candide’s growth in different ways‚ such as Candide being heavily influenced by Pangloss philosophy at the start of the novel. Later‚ when Candide ventures across the world and meet

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    “Our Song”-Taylor Swift It all began freshman year of 2007‚ and the annual high school talent show was coming up. Poor little T Swift had no idea what to do‚ so she decided she’d write a cute little song about her relationship at the time‚ and then the pop country hit “Our Song” came to be. Taylor Swift had no intentions of this make shift song becoming anything special rather then something up beat and relatable to her fellow classmates‚ but then the exact opposite happened. When producing

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    How To Get Taylor Swift Updo Hairstyles Keyword: Taylor Swift Updo Hairstyles Taylor Swift is among the most famous pop‚ country musicians of now. As well as being known for her music‚ she’s also famous for her sense of her hair and design. This short article could possess the hints to be able to get the design that you’re after that you just have to have if you’re considering getting Taylor Swift updo hairstyles. Taylor Swift Updo Hairstyles You need to realize that she never goes overboard with

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    Jonathan Swift’s Ideal Society Gulliver’s Travels‚ written by Jonathan Swift‚ is a literary satire written in the 1700’s. Swift separates the story into four parts where he critiques different parts of society and its abuse of wealth and power. In part four the main character‚ Gulliver‚ takes a voyage to the country of the Houyhnhnms where he finds a creature that he believes lives peacefully and without any flaws. It is during this voyage that Swift lays out what he believes to be his “ideal

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