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    discussing classical realism and structural realism‚ there is always a debate about what distinguishes the two. There are similarities between the two realisms but to really understand each‚ one must understand the differences. Mearsheimer uses a great phrase to differentiate the two realisms. Mearsheimer states‚ “For classical realist‚ power is an end in itself‚ for structural realists‚ power is a means to an end and the ultimate end is survival (Mearsheimer 2013: 78).” Classical Realism as Lebow states

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    Realism and neo-realism in international relations Ion Deaconescu The realist theory‚ founded by Hans Morgenthau‚ Arnold Wolfers‚ Kenneth Thomson‚ E.H. Carr and Georg Schwarzenberger‚ is based on the will to consider man and social relations‚ and most particularly political relations‚ a state of affairs rather than ideal. Not wanting to diminish the importance and necessity of the building of a pacifist and harmonious international system of relations‚ these thinkers reject the utopian conclusion

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    lake was also too caught up in its own beauty to notice other people. The new myth focuses more on positive outcomes from unfortunate events while the original is negative. It portrays everything to be self-centered. This relates to the tale of the Alchemist because‚ in chasing his personal legend‚ Santiago had to learn to see the world for all that it was‚ not just as it related to his personal struggle. 2)The novel opens with Santiago thinking about his sheep. What does he observe about their

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    Socialist realism is a literary ideology or stream which is strong enough dominating in Western Europe. This ideology has a quite large contribution to the literature world. Realism is essentially concern with historical problem. The most prominent reason in this case is that an object can be investigated‚ analyzed‚ and studied through science‚ and its nature can be found through philosophy. As a stream of ethical‚ realism acknowledges the ethical experienced factors‚ whether it relates to life‚

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    International Relations 3/9/2014 Realism and Liberalism Realism and Liberalism are two major and dominant theories in global politics. They both have contrasting ideas when dealing with how states should relate to each other. Realism is a conservative and pessimistic theory which states predicts and will act on their national interest regardless of morals. This belief results from people who are selfish and competitive. Realism is a perspective that is dominated by cynicism. Realists

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    has it’s own distinct qualities‚ laced with the talented individual who created it. These styles have been evolving and changing according to the technologies and resources available at the time. One of the most prominent styles has always been realism. Realism in films has been around since the beginning of films and is still present and making a huge impact today. Realistic filming style is very evident in a lot of the movies we watch today; the camera is generally kept still or slow panning‚ and

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    Magical Influences: Obeah Obeah in the novel “Wide Sargasso Sea‚” by Jean Rhys is a form of religion for much of the community. In referring to it as a religion‚ this is to mean that it seems to govern the actions and beliefs of many individuals through fear and superstitious gossip. Obeah is a practice of voodoo or perhaps witchcraft that allows those participating in it to cast spells and curses. It plays a very important role in the destinies of three main characters from the novel; Christophine

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    The two stories‚ "A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings" and "The Handsomest Man in the World‚" are similar but also different. Gabriel Garcia Marquez uses magical realism to portray his characters which allows for a real setting with fictional events. This helps set the theme and plot of these stories very well. Within "A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings‚" the man is an angel found on a beach walking. When he comes across a shore he gets very poorly. The man is put in a chicken coop by the villagers

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    In The Alchemist‚ Santiago is a young shepherd from a small town and has a dream about a treasure. He sells all his sheep and went in search of the treasure. Santiago is determined‚ courageous and curious to learn new things. As he follows his dream‚ he experiences a lot of difficulties‚ but also he learns a lot. If Santiago doesn’t possess these traits‚ he would never be able to fulfill his dream. Determination is one of the strongest traits that Santiago possesses. As a result‚ his parents

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    INTRDUCTION Allegory is a representation of an abstract or spiritual meaning through concrete or material forms‚ figurative treatment of one subject under the guise of another. In other words allegory is a story in words or prose‚ with double meaning. It has a primary or a surface meaning and it has got a secondary or under the surface meaning. One of the best known allegory in English language‚ is John Bunyan’s “The Pilgrim’s Progress”. The Pilgrim’s Progress

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