How bad could a curse be? In the story The Monkey’s Paw written by W.W. Jacobs‚ An old Friend Sergeant Morris brings a monkey’s paw that grants wishes to the Whites. When Mr. White grants a wish with the paw‚ there is something tragic that happens for him to get his wish. The sergeant is the reason for the tragic events that happened to Mr. White’s family. Sergeant Morris was irresponsible and did not hide the secret of the monkey’s paw so it didn’t hurt others. Sergeant told the whites about the
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In the short story Rapunzel‚ wrote by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm‚ the sorcerer sheltered the girl away from all people and trouble‚ to protect her. Not knowing she would go against her will and does something that she will not approve of. I will explain how parents try to do what is best for their children‚ but they become too protective and the children straw away from what their parents was teaching them. Also I will explain when is it time to let your children make their own mistakes and learn from
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In the story‚ “The Monkey’s Paw‚” by W.W. Jacobs begins on a cold and rainy night set in the White family home. The White’s‚ Mr. and Mrs. White and their son Herbert‚ enjoying their time indoors. Soon Sergeant Major Morris arrived at the household. He then shares stories about his adventures in India‚ where he has been in the army in India for the past 21 years‚ including the monkey’s paw. Morris further explains how the monkey’s paw is cursed and explains that the paw has the power to grant three
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Throughout the 20th century‚ individuals attempted to address problems within American society. Their efforts have had a significant impact on American life. Two individuals that attempted to address problems within American society were Upton Sinclair and Jacob Riis. These two muckrakers revealed the horrible working and living conditions of the lower class. In Upton Sinclair’s In The Jungle (1906)‚ Sinclair showed how unregulated capitalism was in the meatpacking industry. His described the unsanitary
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Unit 7 Section 3 Writing Assignment: Analysis of The Adoration of the Shepherds Sample Answer Student needs to have written an essay close to 750 words. Needs to be an analysis of van der Goes’ complementary use of symbolism‚ emotionalism‚ and realism in The Adoration of the Shepherds. While including evidence from the text‚ they should also provide original analysis and some additional art historical research. All assignments must include a Works Cited (10 point deduction) Grading Rubric
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body of knowledge on how to plan different urban forms in a land to become a lively town or country. Urban forms are houses‚ shops‚ streets‚ etc. There are a lot of theories used around the world. All of them are an effort to modernize urban. Jane Jacobs too had a thought in the urban planning. In a book of hers‚ The Death and Life of Great American Cities cited her opinion towards the city. It was more about safety and security on the streets among the strangers. Not less form Oscar Newman‚ his planning
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Would you wish for a magical talisman? In the story "The Monkey’s Paw‚" by W.W. Jacob. Mr. White‚ Mrs. White‚ and Herbert White were a family given a magical monkey’s paw that changed the family forever. Mr. White took the paw out of the fire; Mr. White wished for 200 pounds but did not need it. Herbert was brought back to life. That when you mess with fate‚ you only get sorrow in return. Mr. White took the paw out of the fire. Sergeant Major Morris tried to destroy the monkey’s paw. ‘White‚ with
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Jacob Lawrence is an African American painter known for his style of "dynamic cubism". He was born September 7‚ 1917 in Atlantic City‚ New York. He died June 9‚ 2000 in Seattle‚ Washington at the age of 82. The Builders (the family)‚ is one of Lawrence’s paintings featuring construction. This work was made on silk screen on wove paper‚ made in year 1974‚ 30 x 22-1/8 in size and currently resides in the DC Moore Gallery‚ New York‚ NY. In the painting‚ you see a family of African Americans walking
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“The Monkey’s Paw” by W.W. Jacobs Setting: The main setting of “The Monkey’s Paw” would be stationed around the Laburnam Villa‚ the White family home. We enter the story by the weather being dark and stormy‚ but as soon as we walk into the Villa‚ it’s immediately warm and comfortable. As the story progresses deeper‚ the Villa becomes more haunting and progressively darker. After Herbert dies‚ the house is completely thick with silence. Point of view: This story is told in third person omniscient
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September 2012 Jacob and His Decisions: An Analysis of Water for Elephants using Moral Criticism When writers focus on morality‚ they try to write with a sense of moral so they do not corrupt the audience of the book. The main focus is to keep corruption away from society. In the novel‚ Water for Elephants written by Sara Gruen‚ the protagonist‚ Jacob Jankowski‚ makes many moral judgments and faces multiple moral dilemmas that force him to decide what is right and what is wrong. Jacob struggles with
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