To value one’s own emotions too highly and to forget that others’ emotions should be acknowledged is a natural human tendency. Mr. Conrado Arabia portrays this tendency. In Bienvenido N. Santos’ “The Transfer”‚ we see how the turn of events make him realize that Father Simplicio Ruivivar is not just their parish priest – he is also human and‚ just like any other human‚ he yearns for love‚ understanding and attention. The first part of the story‚ which consists mostly of descriptive paragraphs‚
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In this story we find a young couple recently married‚ who have not known each other that long. Colette uses the hand to symbolize masculinity and the woman as a symbol of femininity. At first the woman is over joyed; basking in the light of her new husband. “she proudly bore the weight of the mans head” She is described with words like “young‚ small‚ slim‚ and adolescent.” As he sleeps she falls into a submissive state “I’m so heavy...I wish I could get up and turn the light off. But he’s sleeping
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Summer is the Best Season (possible topic sentences with suggestions for details) o The four seasons of the year all have their appeal‚ but summer is by far my favorite. [Give examples of wrong is wrong with the other seasons and what they don’t offer that summer does.] o One aspect of summer that makes it so attractive involves clothing. [Give examples of why doing laundry is easier‚ what kinds of summer clothing you enjoy wearing‚ and why clothing in other seasons is less
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The plot of the story "The Storm" by Kate Chopin is a conventional everyday plot. The story would not be so interesting if it weren’t for the last line of the story; "So the storm passed and everyone was happy." What did she mean by the closing line? My interpretation of the story is that she meant the rocky part of both Calixta and Alcee’s marriage had passed along with the storm. Both Alcee and Calixta cheated on their spouse‚ however‚ they both knew that when the stor was over they would
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Every century has their “hero” every century also has different characteristics of what makes a hero a hero. Beowulf is the 6th century’s version of a hero; he has many significant traits that classify him as such. Epic heroes posses many traits that other characters lack. Among those traits are: super-human strength‚ bravery‚ and wisdom. Beowulf posses every one of these traits which aid him in battle and allow him to stand out among his peers. Beowulf’s super-human strength‚ bravery‚ and wisdom
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Meanings of the Veil:Embodiment of Veiling Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi The purpose of this essay is to analyze the symbolism of the veil in the graphic novel Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi. In the year of 1980‚ the leaders of the Islamic Revolution made it essential for Iranian women to wear a veil‚ or a hijab (Satrapi 3). For many people the veil has multiple meanings and significance. The veil could possibly represent repression‚ religion‚ or a loyalty to the law of Islam‚ among many other
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SPEND VACATIONS The summer holidays are the days of recreation and rest since these days come after hard work. These days come after the declaration of the school result. As the holidays began‚ I was enthused to plan for the period. I did not have to think much of the examination. I was only thinking how to spend the vacation pleasantly‚ in visiting places‚ in reading of literature. I sought permission from my parents to pay a visit to Karachi‚ a place that has fame all over the world. I had
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A Literary Analysis of the Glass Family: Life‚ Liberty‚ and the Pursuit of Happiness American Writer J.D. Salinger is most well known for his 1951 work of Catcher in the Rye. Barring public opinion‚ and relying on my own‚ Salinger’s best work was his creation of the Glass family. Giving birth to this fictional family with the introduction and sudden suicide of the eldest member of the Glass family‚ Seymour‚ Salinger continued publishing stories about the Glass until 1965. The story of the Glass
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To Kill A Mockingbird Literary Analysis As most people have read the novel “To Kill A Mockingbird” by Harper Lee‚ many have wondered‚ what contributes most to the story’s themes? Well‚ throughout the novel‚ there are three main literary elements that come into play. In the passage “‘It ain’t right‚ Atticus…”’(pg.284) to “I looked up‚ and his face was vehement”(pg.296)‚ Harper Lee uses the literary element character‚ setting‚ and tone to develop the theme that recognizing perspectives contributes
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SUMMER AND WINTER: TWO SEASONS WITH BIG DEFFERENCES When it comes to a question of the time of the year people prefer most‚ a majority answer based on two seasons‚ summer and winter. Summer and winter are two of the four seasons of the year‚ which have very vast differences and a few similarities. The first and most relevant difference is the change in weather‚ with summer having hot temperatures and winter with cold temperatures‚ which is seen from the metrological point of view. Using the
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