"Assess the arguments for the return of the Parthenon/Elgin Marbles to Greece" The question as to whether or not the esteemed Parthenon Marbles should be returned to Greece or persist in their contemporary locality in the British Museum has been the subject to rigorous debate from historians‚ politicians and the general public alike. The major contemporary arguments supporting the return of the marbles to Greece involve the fact that the Greek government has accepted concerns regarding inadequate
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faster the reaction will take place because there will be more hydrochloric acid particles to collide with the marble chip particles therefore resulting in a quicker reaction. The lower the concentration‚ the weaker the reaction will be as there will be fewer particles so less chance of a collision and a lower rate of reaction. Equipment: Conical flask – to hold the hydrochloric acid and marble chips Boiling tube – to hold and indicate whether or not carbon dioxide has been formed Delivery tube
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Medrano felt in the story “Marble Champ” by Gary Soto.Lupe is good at everything‚chess‚spelling bees straight A’s‚perfect attendance‚and she even has her own shelf in her room built for all of her awards that she had won.The only things she had never won at were sports.She tried to beg her body to run as fast as the other girls‚but she could never do it.Then one day she wanted to win something to do with sports.Lupe said “I wish I could be good at something‚anything‚ even marbles!”Lupe knew she would
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19th century‚ the taking of bodies also known as grave robbing was a popular act because they were the only sources of material for dissection and study. Grave Robbing was normally only performed by men for the scientific and financial benefits only. Some bodies may have been opened to try and predict the future. The supply was limited by law‚ this is why some of the early grave robbers were found to be the surgeons themselves and their students. Grave Robbing was a profession for some‚ although‚ they
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the idea of a relaxed and casual attitude. In the context of the poem‚ "cool" can be seen as synonymous with a lack of passion and an increase of self-control. "Web" is used to convey the sense of being enveloped by a layer which inhibits freedom. Graves could have used "net" or "mesh"‚ however those words lack the sinister connotation of the most common use of "web": that of a "spider ’s web". In this sense‚ there is an air of vulnerability and menace; the spider ’s prey has not chosen to be caught
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This poem presents its composer‚ Thomas Hardy‚ through a persona of grief over his late wife. The poem is contextualized immediately after Mrs. Hardys death as the widowed persona stands by her grave. The poem moves from third person perspective through to a first person point of view. It reflects on the personas guilt of mistreating his late wife before her death and his yearning to be with her in the present. Would I lay there And she were housed there! Or better‚ togetherWe both‚ - who would
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The Greeks and the British are still battling over ownership of marbles sculptures from 2‚400 years ago. Parthenon Marbles was the name given to marble sculptures by the Greeks‚ who believe these sculptures belong to them because they were originally located in the Temple of Athena Parthenos in Athens. Elgin Marbles was the name given to marble sculptures by the British. The British believe they are the rightful owners of the marbles sculptures because British ambassador Thomas Bruce‚ who was the
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Do not stand at my grave and weep Poetry is an important part of literature which can show us what it is like to be human. In her poem “Do not stand at my grave and weep”‚ Mary Frye discusses the life rite of death from a positive perspective. To her death is not an ending and does not constitute sadness. Frye uses a simple narrative structure ‚ a range of metaphors and imagery to create a calm mood throughout the poem. These elements all make the reader feel comforted and perhaps even optimistic
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This experiment is to show how much carbon dioxide is produced during the reaction between an acid (hydrochloric acid) and marble. Equipment: Hydrochloric Acid (20ml) - 0.5M‚ 1M‚ 2M Marble Chips (2g per test) Large Measuring Cylinder Plastic Bowl (3/4 full of water) Rubber Tubing Glass Conical Flask Stopwatch Method The first thing that we did was fill the plastic bowl with water. We only filled it up 3/4 of the way because otherwise the water displaced into
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12/7/10 “Ah‚ Are You Digging On My Grave?” “Ah‚ Are You Digging on My Grave?” was first published in the Saturday Review on September 27‚ 1913‚ then in Thomas Hardy’s 1914 collection‚ satires of Circumstance: Lyrics and Reveries with Miscellaneous Pieces. The poem reflects Hardy’s interest in death and events beyond everyday reality‚ but these subjects are presented humorously‚ with a strong dose of irony and satire. This treatment is somewhat unusual for Hardy‚ who also produced a number
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