1950’s America. Miller’s thought provoking play was viewed then with much criticism‚ drawing the ire of the Right‚ due to its implied message of hypocrisy and subconsciously questioning what he viewed as malfeasance. But does Miller’s “The Crucible” still resonate today? I will argue that it does. In doing so‚ I feel it is imperative to try and understand the initial reaction to the play and how it mirrored the times. I will then look for similarities in the present day citing examples from the past
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In the United States justice is defined as equal treatment of all its citizens under the law. When one citizen is mistreated an injustice has been committed against all people. Affirmative Action is a program whose purpose is to make sure that citizens are treated equally by enforcing a set of policies which are designed to promote the inclusion of all individuals regardless of race‚ disability‚ sex‚ or religion. In the United States democracy we are all equal‚ but some groups have been enjoying
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Does Patriotism still Matter? First off‚ it is important to love our country‚ but it does become difficult to keep supporting our country. Now‚ in my generation (ages 10-16)‚ it doesn’t surprise me that a lot of my generation no longer understands the importance of our country or its flag. From my own knowledge and what I hear‚ my generation used to stand‚ hands on their hearts‚ greatly appreciating America‚ singing the National Anthem as high as they can. Nowadays‚ barely anyone would be caught
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Many people wonder if Shakespeare is still relevant in the 21st century. Think about this: the issues Shakespeare wrote about were issues that many people have to face in their lifetime and have remained unchanged. His themes are also timeless themes which means they will never go out of date they will be relevant forever. Shakespeare‚ therefore‚ is still very relevant and should be continued to be taught in high school. Shakespeare’s themes in his play are timeless‚ themes such as love‚ friendship
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not it should still be taught in High School. Although some people dislike Shakespeare‚ his writing should still be taught in High School. Shakespeare plays are still relevant today and although some people believe that Shakespeare should not be taught in the curriculum others think that it should still be taught because of its relevancy. One reason that his plays are still very relevant are because of his themes in his stories are forgiveness. The reason the theme forgiveness is still relevant is
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hopefulness is given by Peter Roesen’s Still Life with Fruit. Existentialist concepts are individualistic‚ and can be seen as a tad farfetched. If there is one takeaway‚ however it’s the concept that life is what one can make of it. It is important to do the most someone can with the cards one has been dealt. So‚ when life may pull a full on Still Life With a Skull and seem entirely hopeless‚ it is important to know that there is always the hope seen in Still Life With Fruit. Life can be as fruitful
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Voice of Democracy “Is our Constitution still relevant?” 225 years ago‚ 39 out of 55 delegates signed the Supreme Law of America‚ a law that symbolized freedom and independence; a law that made America what it is today. This paramount law was called the United States Constitution. The Constitution was designed to accomplish two primary objectives: First‚ to institute a government that would effectively exercise rights and privileges of the people. Second‚ to protect the individual rights we have
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Is the constitution still relevant today? Some would say that it is not and never has been. However‚ I happen to think otherwise. The constitution was written to establish our rights and freedoms as citizens. In my opinion the constitution is still relevant today. When you think of the different parts of the constitution it all makes sense. We have the amendments and our rights‚ the amendments clarify the duties of the government and branches. The bill of rights is focused on the people and their
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Still water runs deep ➢ The tongue is not steel yet cuts ➢ Hunger is the best sauce ➢ I will not dance to every fool’s pipe ➢ Hungry bellies have no ears ➢ A danger foreseen is half avoided ➢ The cat and the dog may kiss yet are none the better friends ➢ Escaped mouse will never forget the taste of bait ➢ Fanned fire and forced love never did well ➢ An open door may tempt a saint ➢ One can not be in love and be wise ➢ Love me‚ love my dog ➢ Fact is stronger than fiction
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Jason Tyler Aurellano Mrs. Cary American Literature October 3‚ 2014 Is the American Dream Still Achievable? A wise man named Tommy Hilfiger had once said “the road to success is not easy to navigate‚ but with hard work‚ drive and passion‚ it’s possible to achieve the American Dream”. This quote explains that through willpower and passion‚ anyone can become successful. However‚ In the world we live in now‚ achieving that dream can be tougher than before
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