is home alone when a mysterious man‚ Arnold Friend‚ pulls in her driveway and tries to manipulate her into going away with him. Although it is never stated explicitly‚ it can be seen that Arnold Friend is merely a piece of Connie’s imagination. More specifically‚ we see Arnold as a symbol for the Devil‚ whose purpose is to change the way Connie and the audience of Oates’ story views life. This is symbolic from the minor details‚ such as the appearance of Arnold‚ to more subtle details such as the
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Arnold started out as part of the Sons of Liberty‚ a group of people who secretly opposed British taxation laws. However‚ he soon became a militia captain of Continental Army when the war began. The first conflict that Arnold took part in was the Capture of Fort Ticonderoga‚ during which he joined forces another militia captain named Ethan Allen (“Ethan Allen Captures”)
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Skye Mumau Quick Write Palmer Intro I already have mixed feelings about this book. Although I have found a lot of truth in the introduction‚ on the second page Palmer states “If you are a teacher who never has bad days‚ or who has them but does not care‚ this book is not for you. This book is for teachers who have good days and bad‚ and whose bad days bring the suffering that comes only from something one loves. It is for teachers who refuse to harden their hearts because they love learners
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Benedict Arnold was born in Norwich Connecticut‚ January 14‚ 1741. He was 1 out of 5 children and his sister that survived to adulthood. When he was growing up his family was wealthy. Benedict’s childhood was rough. Benedict’s father was a successful businessman. His father did not manage to keep the family’s money that well‚ and they were financially ruined. When he was growing up he was a apothecary and a bookseller. At the age of 15 he ran away and enlisted in the Continental Army where he help
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Benedict Arnold: traitor or hero The average kid grows up learning that Benedict Arnold is known as the one of the greatest leaders of all times. He was a well-respected general but yet congress would not acknowledge him for his heroism. Displaying this betray towards the once loved general was shown at freeman’s farm‚ the once place Benedict Arnold fought in the great Saratoga battle. There the famous boot monument stands displaying not only Arnold’s heroism but treason as well. The "boot monument”
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Her wet back felt like it was touching something like leather‚ maybe a car seat she thought. The sound of the blasting V8 engine reassured her that she was. Arnold Friend was driving while listening to a Bobby King program but his metallic shades couldn’t give a hint whether he liked it or not. Just then Arnold turned his head and saw who just woke up. “Mornin’ honey” he said in his usual deep tone. She had to turn away because the glasses reflected the sunset right into her eyes and it was that moment
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Much of the focus of modern medicine has shifted from the emotional‚ spiritual‚ aspect of the patient to just mere medicine and the advancement of procedures‚ equipment and technology. The author of this paper aims to show an important and much overlooked relationship between the spiritual aspect of the patient and healing. All too often‚ the patient as a whole does not get treated. Hospitals get ran as a business instead of a place of respite and healing. You may ask what can be done about this
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In Joyce Carol Oates’ “Where Are You Going‚ Where Have You Been?” many critics argue whether the character of Arnold Friend‚ clearly the story’s antagonist‚ represents biblical Satan himself or a psychopathic stalker. Indeed‚ Arnold Friend could be an allegorical devil figure‚ the protagonist who lures Connie into riding off with him in his car‚ or‚ in the contrary‚ far more a grotesque portrait of a psychopathic killer masquerading as a teenager. However‚ he has all the traditional‚ sinister traits
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(Oates 318). Suggests Arnold knows he is an outsider‚ and does not quite blend in like a human. He is a narcissist and believes Connie supposed to cater to his needs. He thinks his presence is too good and the house does not deserve it‚ hinting why bother to think about stepping in that house where I do not belong. While asking himself‚ why do I have to in and get you? When there is no need for him to lift a finger because it is Connie‚ who has to come out to him. “but just for you to come out to
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Number- M00470967 HRM 1004 MANAGING ORGANISATIONS MODULE LEADER- Dr Sara CALVO MODULE TUTOR- Dr PARISA DASHTIPOUR WHAT ARE THE LESSONS ON LEADERSHIP THAT ARAVIND HOSPITAL CASE BRINGS FORWARD FOR YOU? HOW DID ARAVIND BOOST ITS EFFICIENCY FROM TWO TO SEVEN TIMES (MCDONALDIZATION) ARAVIND EYE CARE HOSPITAL-McDONALDIZATION INTRODUCTION: In the present scenario achieving effective and efficient health care services is an acute issue that needs an immediate attention. In developing
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