novel. Instead‚ hardboiled literature takes us on a more realistic route; solving crimes in first person with brute force investigators‚ rather than “Sherlock Holmes” like characters. Detective Philip Marlowe of The Big Sleep is an example of such a character. Clever‚ but no Sherlock Holmes; Marlowe takes on cases with good old fashion leg work and tenacity. Such is the way things are done in the real world‚ where all Hardboiled novels take place. The Big Sleep is no exception. A common theme often
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Gatsby Paired Poem Timed Essay Name PROMPT: Choose one of the attached poems and write an essay in which you compare the poem to a theme that is evident in Great Gatsby. Since this is a timed essay you do not need to have a full introduction but instead should focus on having a strong thesis statement and well developed body paragraphs. Thesis reminder: Thesis should include Essentials (authors‚ titles)‚ Direction or Claim (what you are trying to prove)‚ and a Map (main points you will discuss)
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everyone is a traveler and choosing the roads to follow on the map of life is never a straight path that leaves someone with one single direction in which to head. The poet’s point of view in this poem is his belief that it is the road that one chooses that makes him the man who he is. From the tone of this poem‚ he has an inspiring and thoughtful mood. "I shall be telling this with a sigh‚ somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood‚ and I took the one less traveled by‚" in this passage
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Sylvia Plath Poem Comparison Essay Saying Sylvia Plath was a troubled woman would be an understatement. She was a dark poet‚ who attempted suicide many times‚ was hospitalized in a mental institution‚ was divorced with two children‚ and wrote confessional poems about fetuses‚ reflection‚ duality‚ and a female perspective on life. Putting her head in an oven and suffocating was probably the happiest moment in her life‚ considering she had wanted to die since her early twenties. However‚ one thing
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The title of the poem ‘Whatif’ refers to the fears and paranoia questions we have at night‚ as we are more vulnerable. The poet combines the words ‘what’ and ‘if’ in a childlike manner. The main theme of the poem is ‘fears of a child’. In almost every line the poet adds a new fear. He mentions numerous childish fears like the feel of failing at school‚ being bullied‚ growing green chest hair and teeth not growing straight. He also mentions fears that a human at any age can relate to such as the fear
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I have been summoned to the court regarding the case of a man that requested not to be named. This man has been admitted of killing a women and concealing her body behind a wall‚ lying to authorities‚ and committing animal abuse. This unnamed man was once “noted for the docility and humanity of his disposition.” He lived with his wife and various pets such as rabbits‚ monkeys‚ cats‚ birds‚ dogs‚ and goldfish. This man was living a happy life before his insanity. As his lawyer‚ I would like to that
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Writhing in an electric tune‚ the band begins to play. Walking back and forth across the stage I heard the singer cry. Down at the bar last night‚ By the pale of evening moon light. The band‚ oh‚ they did play! The band‚ oh‚ they did play! To the tune of Rock n’ Roll‚ With fingers blazing across the strings They made the gui-tars scream. A clash of cymbals‚ The pounding of drums Coming from that Rock n’ Roll. And far into the moonlight they played To the roar of the crowd he sang
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1. (a) Discuss how student’s problems in primary/secondary schools are different to than they were 10 years ago. Nowadays students are quite different from the past 10 years. They were more self esteem and would like to be more independent as they think they are quite mature even though they aren’t. Physically yes they are big enough to be a man or woman but Psychology no. Comparing to those in the past 10 years they are quite obedient and ready to listen to others that are older than themselves
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Typhoons in the Philippines In the Philippines‚ tropical cyclones (typhoons) are called bagyo. Tropical cyclones entering the Philippine Area of Responsibility are given a local name by the Philippine Atmospheric‚ Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)‚ which also raises public storm signal warnings as deemed necessary. Around 19 tropical cyclones or storms enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility in a typical year and of these usually 6 to 9 make landfall. The deadliest
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Pascal’s law Pascal’s law or the principle of transmission of fluid-pressure is a principle in fluid mechanics that states that pressure exerted anywhere in a confined incompressible fluid is transmitted equally in all directions throughout the fluid such that the pressure ratio (initial difference) remains the same.[1] The law was established by French mathematician Blaise Pascal.[2] Contents [hide] 1 Definition 2 Explanation 3 Applications 4 See also 5 References Definition[edit source | editbeta]
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